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The THANKFUL Issue: Hope Begins With You
Hello, my friends,
November always brings me back to gratitude. I am thankful for my family, my friends, and this Mount Clemens community that I love calling home. I am especially thankful for our advertising partners—the businesses that make this magazine possible each and every month. Please remember to support them, because when you do, you’re supporting so much more than a business— you’re investing back into the heart of our community.
This month, I want to shine a light on something deeply important: our Giving Campaign. The holidays remind us of what truly matters—faith, family, compassion, and the quiet but powerful act of giving. Yet while some of us are stringing up lights and gathering at full tables, others in our own neighborhoods are carrying burdens too heavy to bear alone.
Through The Kingdom Building Foundation, City Lifestyle’s nonprofit arm, we have the chance to change that. Each year, this campaign brings light, dignity, and hope to individuals and families who have quietly fallen through the cracks. Last Christmas, more than 200 families across the country received support—practical help, yes, but also something even greater: the reminder that they are seen, loved, and not forgotten.
But every story begins with a nomination. That’s where you come in. Maybe you know a neighbor, coworker, friend, or teacher who is quietly struggling. Maybe you’ve seen someone battling illness, facing unemployment, or simply trying to hold things together. Please, take a moment to nominate them. Your act of kindness could become their greatest miracle.
Finally, I am thrilled to feature Mount Clemens resident and entrepreneur Margaret Leslie, owner of Strawberry Cheeks, a curated event company, in this issue. Her gorgeous vintage Thanksgiving tablescape, featured on our cover, is proof of her talent for creating beauty and connection through design and a grateful heart.
As you gather this month with loved ones, I hope you’ll carry both gratitude and generosity with you. Together, let’s make this season about more than gifts—let’s make it about giving each other the gift of being seen.
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Margaret Leslie uses history, whimsy and sustainability to turn gatherings into gratitude-filled conversation art A Festive Pairing
The age-old question, “What wine goes with turkey?” is answered
Cooking with Fresh Herbs
Victorian grace meets eclectic beauty at the Crocker House Museum, where Kraatz Flowers and Strawberry Cheeks founder Margaret Leslie set the scene for our Thankful feature on gratitude and gathering.
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WHERE NEIGHBORS CAN SEE AND BE SEEN
1: The Anton Art Center glowed under the stars at the 34th Annual ArtParty fundraiser gala. 2: Lisa Vasquez and Lynette Marsack. 3: Presenting Sponsor Amy Persyn of First State Bank, and Art Center Board President Sandra Tornberg. 4: Matt Matthews, Anton Art Center Executive Director. 5: Votes are in! John Forlini’s Che Cosa Coffee won “Best Dish” for his Mocha Cosalattes. 6: Kimberly Janowicz and Mount Clemens City Lifestyle are proud to be the ArtParty Media Sponsor. 7: Kristie and Mark Lohmann.
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8: Guests enjoyed the Emerald Enchantment themed backdrop. 9: ArtParty volunteer, Veronica, sporting emerald green and enticing guest with 50/50 raffle tickets. 10: Beautiful display of sweet treats by Nothing Bundt Cakes. 11: Guests enjoy the traditional selfie art frame for a quick photo op. 12: Denise Davis and the Motor City Sensations rocked the house. 13: Buchanan’s Best served up delicious BBQ for more that 400 guests. 14: Courtney Seibold was the proud winner of the 50/50 raffle this year!
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Honoring Veterans’ Sacrifice, Preserving Freedom for Future Generations
Join us this Veterans Day to honor the brave men and women who have selflessly served our nation. At 1:00 PM on November 11, gather at the American Veterans Memorial at Resurrection Cemetery for a moving tribute recognizing their sacrifices and the enduring freedoms they have secured for every American family. Resurrection Cemetery, 18201 Clinton River Rd, Clinton Township, MI.
Leslee Siefert, Mother of Zachary Siefert - Junior Black Belt Graduate
Kiwanis Club of Mount Clemens proudly celebrates Will Potthoff as the recipient of the prestigious George F. Hixson Fellowship Award. A financial advisor with Edward Jones and a dedicated military professional, Will balances career, family, and service with exceptional commitment. His leadership as Kiwanis president, past president, and fundraiser has enriched countless children’s lives in our community. Will embodies the Kiwanis spirit—going above and beyond to serve others with integrity, passion, and heart. mountclemenskiwanis.com
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Mount Clemens Goodfellows Bring Christmas Hope to Local Children
For more than ninety years, the Mount Clemens Goodfellows have worked tirelessly to bring Christmas joy to children in need. Funded through the 777 Raffle (Nov. 21) and Razzberry Paper Sale (Dec. 13), every dollar raised goes directly back to local families—without administrative costs or salaries. With requests growing each year, your donations are vital to continue this tradition of hope. Call 586-468-7814, email mtclemgoodfellows@gmail.com, or visit mountclemensgoodfellows.com
Photography by Mount Clemens Goodfellows
Photography by Mount Clemens Kiwanis
H O P E
Begins with YOU A SEASON TO SEE THE UNSEEN
The holidays have a way of calling us back to what matters most—faith, family, compassion, and the quiet but powerful act of giving. As lights go up and calendars fill, there are still many who sit in silence, carrying burdens too heavy to bear alone. But what if this season, you could be the spark that changes everything for someone else?
The founders of City Lifestyle, through their private foundation, are once again launching its annual Christmas Giving Campaign—a heartfelt effort to seek out and support individuals and families who have quietly fallen through the cracks. The mission is simple: to bring light, dignity, and hope to those who need it most.
Since its beginning just four years ago, this initiative has grown from a humble idea into a life-changing movement. Last Christmas alone, more than 200 families across the country received unexpected support—financial relief, but also something even more powerful.
“We don’t just send checks,” says Steven Schowengerdt, CEO and founder of City Lifestyle. “We send a message: You are seen. You are loved. And you are not forgotten.”
Together with City Lifestyle President Matthew Perry, Steven has helped shape this into a tradition that goes far beyond charity. “This is about community,” Matthew adds. “We believe we’ve been blessed, so now we get to be a blessing.”
Every story begins with a nomination. Often, it’s a neighbor, coworker, friend, or teacher—someone who’s been quietly carrying too much for too long. One past recipient, after receiving unexpected support during a time of deep personal struggle, wrote:
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“We send a message: You are seen. You are loved. And you are not forgotten.”
“Beyond the very practical solution of receiving funds to fix my car, this thing you guys worked together to do is bigger than that. I carry the Christmas card you sent in my purse. When things get really hard, I pull it out and remember what it felt like to be seen. That card represents hope— that change for the better is possible. I’m not sure how many people get to carry hope around in their purse. But I do.”
Another wrote in after her husband was diagnosed with aggressive brain cancer and unable to work:
“This support has blessed our family not only financially, but emotionally and spiritually as we trust God to meet our needs throughout this difficult time. Thank you to our anonymous friend and to your foundation. What a joy and gift to be part of God’s family!”
Each year brings countless stories like these—real lives touched by simple acts of kindness. Some use the funds to pay overdue bills, others to afford groceries, medication, or repairs. But no matter the circumstance, the impact is the same: hope is restored.
This season, you have the opportunity to be part of that. The campaign is now open to nominations—completely confidential and prayerfully considered. Whether it’s someone battling illness, facing unemployment, or just in need of a helping hand, you can bring them a moment of grace that will ripple far beyond Christmas morning.
“Knowing my mom was chosen filled my heart with indescribable joy,” said another past recipient. “Your generosity doesn’t just brighten her life; it inspires hope and faith in all of us. It enables her to stay in her home and get back on her feet.”
Nominations are open from November 1st to December 5th, 2025. To submit someone you know, simply scan the QR code or visit @CityLifestyle on Instagram, where you’ll find the nomination form in the bio.
This holiday season, let’s give more than gifts. Let’s give each other the gift of being seen. Because sometimes, the smallest gesture becomes someone’s greatest miracle.
To nominate someone in need, visit: KingdomBuildingFoundation.org or scan the QR code.
ROSE-TINTING the World
MARGARET LESLIE USES HISTORY, WHIMSY AND SUSTAINABILITY TO TURN GATHERINGS INTO GRATITUDE-FILLED CONVERSATION ART
ARTICLE BY MARSHALL ZWEIG PHOTOGRAPHY BY KEVIN SHEA
“I bring a lot to the table,” Margaret Leslie says with an open-hearted grin. She’s smiling at her own pun—she loves puns—but she’s also simply telling the truth: Margaret creates custom tablescapes that are far more than plates and glassware. They’re history you can hold and behold, breathtaking and fascinating creations that spark the kind of conversations where people set their phones aside, and look up to take in the beauty in front of them.
For nearly twenty years, Margaret’s focus was boardroom tables; she built a career in Detroit’s automotive marketing world. When the pandemic turned the world upside down, Margaret’s bridge opportunity was running Michigan operations for a plant medicine company. “I went in not knowing much,” she says. “But I left with permission to imagine a different life.”
That permission crystallized when her father passed away. In his will, he asked his children to use their inheritance to start a business. “If there was ever a time, this was it,” Margaret notes.
Enter Strawberry Cheeks, a playful name rooted in childhood Strawberry Shortcake nostalgia and grownwoman confidence. “I turned 50 and tattooed her on my arm.” Margaret laughs as she shows me. “I’d hidden that big kid inside for years in corporate. Now I’m living out loud.”
For flowers, Margaret partners with Kraatz Florist in Mount Clemens. “We finish each other’s thoughts,” says Kraatz owner Lynette Marsack. “She’ll bring her vessels, I’ll bring stems, and together it just clicks.”
Everything but the blooms—vintage china, flint-glass goblets, pheasant feathers, even gilded rescued fruit— comes from Margaret’s own treasure hunts and imagination. She focuses on looks that will get the conversation started, and she uses china as an example: “Mismatched settings are an instant icebreaker. We’ve lost that ability to have conversations. This way, everyone has something to talk about before the food even arrives.”
Speaking of china, Margaret offers this advice: “Use it,” she insists. “Don’t let it sit in a cabinet. If you break a piece, great: now you have something to hunt for.”
Margaret was raised by collectors; she still hears her mother’s voice each time she lifts an Early American Pattern Glass goblet. She’s the president of a local
Questers chapter, was nominated to the board of the Crocker House Museum, and moderates a Facebook group dedicated to Mount Clemens Pottery.
Margaret knows how to both honor the past and spark conversations in the present: she can lay a traditional Crocker House table worthy of 1864, then remix it into a Strawberry Cheeks fall feast. “We anchored our main theme around pheasants and a bountiful harvest,” Margaret explains. “The dining room was set for a traditional Victorian aesthetic. And then outside, we created a completely separate look, what I’d call 'casual posh:' exotic bird fabrics from Bali, autumnal hues of MCM glassware, fruits and deep colorful florals.”
“She takes it to another level,” Lynette adds, marveling at Margaret's creativity as only a kindred spirit can. “I’ll think something won’t work…then her photos blow me away. In what we did for Crocker House, our heirloom containers had grapes, roses, hydrangeas, pheasant feathers—even artichokes. She plays across eras, from Victorian to mid-century, and makes it feel…” Lynette searches for the right word, then finds it: “…inevitable.”
Anything and everything might be part of Margaret’s canvas: she’ll snip from the backyard, borrow from a neighbor, upcycle rotting market fruit into gilded sculpture. “I’m going for elegance without waste,” she explains. She keeps one “anchor” color to tie mixed patterns together, then customizes, from maximalist to spare, based on the client’s vibe.
Unlike many who chase mid-century trends, Margaret goes niche: she seeks out the unusual, the offbeat antiques you can’t find everywhere. That quirkiness, she says, is what makes people stop, notice…and talk.
“Holding something, say, from the Civil War era in your hand blows my mind,” Margaret reflects. “We’ve lost so much, to fires, to time. I want to keep those stories alive without making them boring.”
Behind the scenes, a small Strawberry Cheeks operations team helps execute Margaret’s visions. Partnerships power the rest: local charcuterie pros Graze Queens have rented her serving pieces for upscale weddings; she’s collaborating with Creative Sol Makery on elevated craft events; and she’s exploring intimate tea parties in the Crocker House gardens, with Victorian ambiance, period music, and a strolling buffet. “It doesn’t have to involve alcohol,” she says. “It has to involve connection. Gathering is gratitude.”
That theme of gratitude runs through her partnerships, too. A year ago, Lynette was preparing for brain surgery and facing a six-week hospital stay. Today, she’s back at Kraatz and grateful for each arrangement. “I was back by Thanksgiving getting the store ready for Christmas,” she recalls. “I’m 99.9 percent back. My pinky is still numb, but I can live with that. And working with Margaret always gives me something fun to look forward to.”
Yes, Strawberry Cheeks can deliver over-the-top soirées for clients with generous budgets. But Margaret’s heart is in the doing, not the making of money. Her hybrid booth at The Conservatory in CONTINUED >
Clinton Township features more than thirty full dish and glass sets, and she’s rolling out package-priced micro-weddings to help the Crocker House attract younger members. “I want to show people you can entertain beautifully on a budget,” she says. “Give me your Pinterest board; we’ll build your mood together.”
Her corporate past makes her strangely perfect for the work ahead: she’s comfortable with executive-level events, grounded in logistics, and calm in the face of timelines. “I’ve seen Four Seasons buffets and Vail Valley galas,” she says. “My roots are humble, and I can bridge worlds.”
This issue’s theme is gratitude, and Margaret lives it. “Every night I list three things I’m grateful for,” she tells me. “Even if something hard happened that day, I end by thinking of what I accomplished and what’s ahead. Just the fact that I get to try, try to manifest this new life, try to build something at fifty—that’s what I’m grateful for.”
Margaret is immediately and remarkably likeable. It’s her honesty, about imperfect sustainability (“I still slip into fast fashion sometimes”), about her late-diagnosed ADHD, and about how she only chooses environments that feel good. “I’m very human,” she says. “But I show up.”
What does success look like to her? “If Strawberry Cheeks helps one person host a kinder gathering,
“We’ve lost that ability to have conversations. This way, everyone has something to talk about before the food even arrives.”
preserves a story, gives a bride on a tight budget her moment, then I’m grateful,” she says. “And starting over after fifty? I’m living proof you can. I’m finally in full acceptance of who I am, and I’m living out loud. Who’s going to tell me differently?”
If you look closely at one of Margaret’s tables, you’ll always spot her personal signature: a tiny strawberry tucked somewhere unexpected. It’s a wink, her reminder to talk to the person across from you. “My mission is to rose-tint the world,” she says. And while the world itself may not always be rosy, Margaret makes sure her tables are.
So maybe, just maybe, the best way to see life with more optimism is to take your seat at a Strawberry Cheeks table.
To work with Margaret and Strawberry Cheeks, visit strawberrycheeks.com , call (586) 227-3301, or visit her booth at The Conservatory in Clinton Township.
STRAWBERRY CHEEKS
Strawberry Cheeks is Margaret Leslie’s joyful reinvention: custom tablescapes that mix vintage and repurposed finds into conversation-starting works of art. From weddings and curated events, to “venuescapes” that help historic sites reimagine their spaces, Strawberry Cheeks offers rentals, styled shoots, and consultations. Clients can simply borrow dishes, or tap Margaret’s team for full creative design. Her ultimate vision? Activating museums and heritage venues for intimate gatherings. “Our goal,” Margaret says, “is to get people back around the table…with their mouths open as they say ‘wow!’”
THANKFUL. GRATEFUL. BLESSED. ‘TIS THE SEASON TO CELEBRATE OUR VALUED PATIENTS
We would like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank our patients, our extended family, for the privilege of providing quality eye care for generations.
2025 marks our 86th year of service to the patients of Mount Clemens and the tri-county areas. For decades, LaCroix Eye Care has been dedicated to ensuring that each patient receives the personalized attention necessary to achieve the optimal visual performance, eye health and overall wellness.
Through three generations of optometrists, our team is passionate about improving the lives of patients by getting to know them as individuals first and then treating their vision challenges. OUR PATIENTS ARE OUR PURPOSE!
We extend a very Happy Thanksgiving to all, especially our valued patients and their families. We are thankful, grateful and blessed because of you!
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The age-old question, “What wine goes with turkey?” is answered.
ARTICLE BY MARY ABEL
It’s a question heard every year about this time: “What are the best wines to serve with Thanksgiving dinner?” “In my early days in the wine business, the answer was pretty cut and dried because it was all based on the assumption that you had a turkey that came out of the oven that was dry, and so you’re almost guaranteed to need something with a little bit of sweetness to it to help balance that out,” James Lewis says. James is a sommelier who has been in the wine business for more than 26 years. “I’d recommend a sweet or off-dry Riesling or Gewü rztraminer. Something that will help with that dry meat that you’re about to choke down.”
But now, with all the ways people are preparing the big bird, he says that conversation has become a lot more interesting and fun.
“People are frying turkeys, which come out really moist and delicious. They’re smoking turkeys and they’re doing them on the grill,” James says. “Now, when I’m asked that question, I always ask how the turkey is going to be cooked because any given preparation is going to call for something a little bit different.
“If you’re deep frying it, it’s going to come out very moist with a fair bit of fat, so you need something that’s going to cut through that. So you can go with a dry white, you can do a dry Riesling, or you could try a French Chardonnay, which typically doesn’t have that big, rich mouthfeel that California Chardonnay would have. It’s crisper and cleaner with high acidity.”
For those who prefer red wines, James says that a fried or smoked turkey can handle something a bit bolder and full-bodied. “Try something like a Pinot Noir. It’s not at all heavyhanded. When I’m talking about red wines, and
I talk about heavy-handed or big—Cabernet is big and full-bodied. I call it the linebacker of the wine world. Then you’ve got Pinot Noir, which is more about balance and elegance. So, if Cabernet is a linebacker, Pinot Noir would be the ballerina. They’re both athletes, but with different approaches to athletics, so they have different approaches to your palate. Cabernet is big, dry, and highly tannic, so you might serve a Cabernet or Malbec if you’re having a steak for Thanksgiving, but you wouldn’t want to do that with a turkey.
“With a turkey,” James continues, “you want something that’s going to have a little more acidity, less tannins, and medium body; not that big mouth-filling richness. You can do a Beaujolais or an old-world Italian Sangiovese, which tends to be a very food-friendly wine.”
Somewhere in between might be a soft, flirty rosé. And rosé wine seems to be having a moment. “Rosé was always thought of as a summer wine, but people are now drinking it year-round. It’s an excellent choice to go with turkey.”
What about bubbles? “I almost hesitate to answer that because it’s kind of the easy answer. You can drink Champagne or sparkling with anything because of that really bright acidity. Especially if you have a fried bird, a Prosecco or sparkling wine is going to cut right through that fattiness and balance it out really nicely.”
If you’re hosting a tableful of friends and family this year, James says it’s easy to bring together a collection of wines that will please the crowd. “If you do one bottle of sparkling, whether it’s white or rosé, a bottle of dry white, a bottle of rosé, and a bottle of medium-bodied red, you’ve got something to cover just about anybody’s preference.”
“If you do one bottle of sparkling, whether it’s white or rosé, a bottle of dry white, a bottle of rosé, and a bottle of medium-bodied red, you’ve got something to cover just about anybody’s preference.”
What if I’m serving ham this year?
“Lots of people have ham for Thanksgiving, right? It’s very traditional to pair ham and Pinot. But again, you can get creative. You can do a Grenache, you can do a Beaujolais…really, any of those medium-bodied reds will be delicious.”
What about dessert?
How much should I spend on a bottle of wine?
“If you’re having pumpkin pie for dessert, I would go with something like a tawny port. The spiciness of the pie combined with that kind of nuttiness and caramel notes of a tawny port? Lovely. And it would work with an apple pie as well.”
“That’s kind of an impossible question to answer because wine is so incredibly subjective. That said, I’m a firm believer that there is an absolute ocean of delicious wine in that $15–$25 retail price point. If you go to your wine shop and tell them you’re looking for a nice off-dry Riesling for around $20, they should be able to find you something that’ll work really well. There’s no reason to break the bank.”
James Lewis is a sommelier who has been in the wine business for more than 26 years, and he and his wife, Nancie own Crush Wine Bar in Castle Rock Colorado.
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Cooking With Fresh Herbs
ARTICLE BY ANGELA BROOCKERD| PHOTOGRAPHY
BY JANIE JONES
Garlic Herb Butter
This butter is versatile and goes with just about anything. You can use this on top of bread, popcorn, veggies, as a sandwich spread and more.
Ingredients
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
• 4 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tablespoon herb of your choice (dill, basil or oregano are my go-to herbs.)
• 1 clove garlic, chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• cracked pepper to taste
Process
Add all ingredients in a food processor (or mix by hand in a bowl). Transfer butter mixture on parchment paper or plastic wrap. Cover butter tightly and roll into a log. Place in refrigerator until firm. Enjoy!
Add a little kick to your traditional popcorn by incorporating herbs in with the butter. You won’t be disappointed with this buttery and savory combination.
Ingredients
• 13 tablespoons coconut oil (or olive oil if you prefer)
• 3/4 cup popcorn kernels
• 5 tablespoons butter, melted
• 2 teaspoons garlic salt
• 2 teaspoons parsley (dried)
• 1 teaspoon thyme
Process
Add oil to the bottom of a pot and melt over medium heat. Add popcorn kernels and place lid on top of the pot and heat over medium heat until kernels are popped, shaking pan occasionally. Melt butter in a separate dish and add seasonings. Pour on top, and enjoy!
Herbed Popcorn
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NOVEMBER 2025
NOVEMBER 14TH
Casino Royale Fundraiser, Mt. Clemens Rotary
Italian American Cultural Center, 43843 Romeo Plank Rd., Clinton Township | 6:30 PM
Join the Mt. Clemens Rotary for a glamorous Casino Royale Fundraiser! Enjoy dinner, premium open bar, raffle baskets, and games like Blackjack, Craps, Roulette, and Slots (for fun only). Tickets $100. Proceeds benefit Mt. Clemens YMCA, Discovery Center, Single Family Living, Bravo, and Turning Point—local charities making a difference in our community.
NOVEMBER 15TH
Harvest Happy Handbag Shopping: Holiday Open House
Stylish Upscale Boutique, 36562 Moravian, Clinton Township, MI | 12:00 PM
PURSES * PUNCH * PUMPKIN PIE
Come enjoy classic Boutique shopping and refreshments as we celebrate serving ladies for over 22 years! Ladies fashions - Casual to Formal & After 5. Sizes 0 - 5X. Designer Handbags | Shoes | Jewelry | Accessories & more! Event will be 12 PM - 5PM. Refreshments provided by Westview Orchards and Winery.
NOVEMBER 18TH-DECEMBER 21ST
47th Annual Holiday Market and Exhibition at the Art Center
125 Macomb Place, Mount Clemens, MI
Celebrate the season at the Anton Art Center’s 47th Annual Holiday Market, November 18–December 21. Browse holiday gifts, fine art, jewelry, ceramics, glass, wood, and more. Kicking off November 18 is Mary’s Garden in the Second Floor Gallery— floral watercolors by artist Mary R. Hartman, with an opening reception on Sunday,
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November 23, 1–3 PM. Visit theartcenter.org for information and hours.
NOVEMBER 21ST
Mount Clemens Christmas Open House & Tree Lighting
Macomb Place Street, Downtown Mount Clemens | 5:00 PM
Celebrate the start of the Christmas season in historic downtown Mount Clemens! Santa and Mrs. Claus join us for the tree lighting, filling downtown with holiday sparkle. Explore local shops, sip and dine, and enjoy festive cheer. At 6 PM, the Mount Clemens Goodfellows host their 777 Raffle Fundraiser to support “No Child Without a Christmas.”
NOVEMBER 22ND
50th Annual Santa Parade
Presented by Mt. Clemens Lions Club
Main Street, Downtown Mount Clemens | 10:00 AM
Celebrate the 50th Annual Mount Clemens Santa Parade on Main Street at 10:00 AM! Enjoy marching bands, colorful floats, costumed characters, and Santa and Mrs. Claus. Make it a full day—grab coffee, stay for brunch, and shop local holiday treasures after the parade. Join us in honoring 50 magical years! Interested in volunteering? Visit mountclemenssantaparade.com
NOVEMBER 29TH
Discover Holiday Magic:
Small Business Saturday in Mount Clemens
Downtown and Greater Mount Clemens Area | 9:00 AM
Celebrate Small Business Saturday by exploring small business in our historic downtown, and throughout Greater Mount Clemens. From charming shops and cozy nooks along our main throughfares to favorite neighborhood restaurants, our entire community is filled with treasures for holiday giving. Shop small, dine local, and share the joy—every purchase supports small businesses keeping the season shining bright.
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