The Thankful Issue
Thankful for People, Places and Things Experienced
Welcome to Thankful Issue.
I am incredibly thankful to my Mom and Dad - Carol and Ron. They have always been my biggest source of love, support and encouragement. They are the most incredibly gracious people I have ever known. I am lucky to have them and they have shaped me into who I am today. Of course I am not alone in this gift. My odd pair twin, my brother, is also my hero. Thanks Brad for always being there for me and bringing laughter - usually at the most inappropriate of times!
My two oldest friends - Ashley and Mike. You are both uniquely my rock, in your own ways. I am forever grateful and thankful to you both for our lifelong friendship. You are my ride or die and I have loved the ride! My life is richer for having each of you as my friend.
I’m thankful for great works of art that have inspired me in my life as an artist, and to my art teachers, Steve and Glenn, for instilling in me an appreciation of art and giving me that education. That education’s what makes me love giving a nod to masterworks—with a bit of humor. The cover shot for this issue reflects this: I pay homage to American Gothic, which the artist Grant Wood intended as a tribute to Midwestern resilience and values during trying and challenging times. Especially when times get tough, we need what makes us thankful.
In this issue, I’m thankful for Marshall taking this journey with me, and sharing with all of us his gift of connection with people and the written word. We had the absolute great pleasure of meeting with Kyle and Jennifer de Beausset of Westcroft Farms. Walk through the eighth-generation-run farm - full of life, charm and community. They graciously share their historical legacy with us all.
You will meet the Deans - Ryan and Megan, who are there for people when disaster strikes in our most precious gift, our homes. They restore with kindness and making people whole again in the heart of where families gather. Finally, Nicole McEachern walks us through the best green gift of our city - our parks. We have 51 parks in the City of Royal Oak for our community and neighborhoods.
Grateful to the RO community!
Thankfully yours,
AMY GILLESPIE, PUBLISHER
@ROYALOAKCITYLIFESTYLE
November 2025
PUBLISHER
Amy Gillespie | amy.gillespie@citylifestyle.com
MANAGING EDITOR
Marshall Zweig | marshall.zweig@citylifestyle.com
CONTRIBUTING WRITER
Marshall Zweig
CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER
Amy Gillespie
Corporate Team
CEO Steven Schowengerdt
President Matthew Perry
COO David Stetler
CRO Jamie Pentz
CoS Janeane Thompson
AD DESIGNER Rachel Kolich
LAYOUT DESIGNER Kirstan Lanier
QUALITY CONTROL SPECIALIST Brandy Thomas
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Proverbs 3:5-6
inside the issue
Generations In Bloom
Calm After the Storm
city scene
WHERE NEIGHBORS CAN SEE AND BE SEEN
1: Royal Oak Resident Harrison with Izzy. Was grateful to take the before rainbow bridge photos. 2: Local Residents Russ and Harrison with Riley, Bear and Diesel. Grateful for my loving neighbors! 3: Detroit resident Xylo displaying one of her talents. Grateful you humored me with this creative project! 4: Ashley with Zephyr and Xylo. My friend, you have always been there and I’m grateful! 5: California residents Mike and Finnley. Forever grateful for you and our friendship over the years! 6: Royal Oak Residents Charles and Caci at their Belgium wedding. Grateful for you my favorite cousin! 7: Former HWT Band Members. Grateful for you guys and our time on the road together!
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The annual Downtown Detroit Markets are back at Cadillac Square this winter, making it easier than ever for you to do your shopping while supporting small businesses. The Downtown Detroit Markets bring a wide variety of family-friendly activities and promotions for locals and visitors. Starting November 12th and running through January 4th, 11am - 8pm Wednesday - Sunday. For more information about brownieDr and others visit: deckedoutdetroit.com/ detroit-markets or visit the Berkley location 2752 Coolidge Hwy.
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the CITY LIST
We have such amazing, innovative business leaders in our community who are proud to serve you, our residents, with class and quality. We’ve compiled some of our top company picks for the services that might be on your mind this month in an effort to make your lives a little easier.
Charity
Gilda's Club Metro Detroit gildasclubdetroit.org | 248.577.0800
New Beginnings Animal Rescue nbarmichigan.org | 248.543.4070
Life USA lifeusa.org | 800.827.3543
Forgotten Harvest forgottenharvest.org | 248.967.1500
Judson Center judsoncenter.org | 248.549.4339
Specialty Shops
Habitat Oakland Restore habitatoakland.org/restore | 248.442.2267
Goods for Good goodsforgoodonline.org | 248.776.4900
The Salvation Army centralusa.salvationarmy.org/royaloak | 248.585.5600
Want to suggest a monthly pick?
Let's Art About It letsartaboutit.com | 248.397.4649
Pontiac Creative Arts Center pontiacarts.square.site | 248.333.7849
Amy turned a magazine into community.
City Lifestyle isn’t just a publication — it’s a pulse. A rhythm of voices, neighbors, and stories woven together by someone who believes in the power of connection. As we expand, we’re looking for people ready to turn care into community. Are you ready to be that spark?
Royal Oak City Lifestyle
Published by Amy
Loved by Royal Oak
ARTICLE BY MARSHALL ZWEIG | PHOTOGRAPHY BY AMY GILLESPIE
Generations In Bloom
On the oldest family-owned farm in Michigan, gratitude is always growing
The first time Jennifer de Beausset walked Westcroft Gardens and Farm, she stopped in her tracks. “‘Whoa,’” she remembers saying. “I knew I’d just entered somewhere really special.”
Raised among colonial stone houses in Pennsylvania, she thought she understood history. But stepping onto the Grosse Ile farm that has belonged to her husband Kyle’s family since 1776 felt different. The walls of the house still whispered with ancient stories. The gardens, alive with azaleas and rhododendrons, bore the fingerprints of ancestors who had
planted them generations earlier. “It was breathtaking,” Jennifer says. “I wasn’t sure what our role would be, but I knew we’d better not mess this up.”
Kyle is the eighth generation of his family to care for Westcroft; their two young boys make nine. He grew up visiting the farm during summers, but for years he built a life in Boston. When the moment came to choose—suburban Massachusetts or his family’s legacy—the choice was clear. “It was no question,” he says. “Every day I’m here, I feel grateful to be around this beauty and to try to bring that to other people.”
The couple now lives in the home his grandparents once occupied. Artifacts from generations gone by remain: a trunk with his great-great-grandfather’s handwriting, paintings by his grandmother, the towering evergreens
planted by his great-grandfather Ernie, who transformed bare farmland into a sanctuary for migrating birds. “We try to think seven generations back and seven generations forward,” Kyle says. “How do we honor what they did, and keep this place alive for the next?”
For Jennifer, a licensed psychotherapist, the land’s history offered more than roots. After COVID shifted what people needed from therapy, she moved her practice into Westcroft. “We might walk and talk through the gardens, sit under a tree, or pick lavender together,” she says. “Sometimes a child throws a ball back and forth. And in the rhythm of play, really deep truths come out.”
Luna, the farm cat, helps too: she hops into anxious laps and opens up conversations. There’s also the hush of the woods, the grounding of bare feet in
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“People ask us what we grow now. We grow love.”
grass, the comfort of birdsong and breeze. “Clients tell me this is their happy place,” Jennifer says. “Nature does something I can’t manufacture.”
Even mowing became unexpectedly meditative for Jennifer. At first, she was intimidated by the farm’s zero-turn mower, which reminded her of a bucking bronco. But once she got the hang of it, she realized it mirrored her own state of mind: when she was stressed, the machine jolted; when she was centered, it glided. ‘It became another grounding practice for me,’ she says.”
Kyle fully embraces Jennifer’s vision. “Healing is a huge part of Westcroft’s future,” he says.
Westcroft’s story is also one of adaptation. A few years ago, Kyle and Jennifer made the difficult decision to close the plant nursery that had served families for more than a century. Gratitude softened the grief. “We’re thankful for everyone who bought flowers here, because they’re part of why Westcroft still exists,” Kyle says.
Today, the farm thrives as a wedding venue, event space, and general community hub. “People ask us what
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Westcroft Gardens and Farms
• In addition to Heritage Gardens, Westcroft Gardens and Farms also features a cherry orchard, lavender garden, pollinator garden, community garden, and a sensory garden for special-needs children and adults. Four acres of Heritage Gardens are available for weddings, and for the ceremony, the Azalea House can accommodate up to a hundred guests.
we grow now,” Jennifer says with a smile. “We grow love.”
She invites couples who marry in the gardens to return, to let their family stories entwine with the farm’s. Kyle frames it simply: “When people visit or have weddings here, their story becomes part of ours. We’re grateful for everyone who entrusts us with that.”
Westcroft is not just for celebrations. Community Grown Gardens, a nonprofit, operates a hoop house on the property, teaching kindergarteners to plant vegetables and providing fresh food to pantries. Volunteers with disabilities find purpose in the soil. Birders thrill to the glimpses of rare wildlife: “They came from all over for a little saw-whet owl in an evergreen,” Kyle recalls. “I thought, ‘That owl can’t speak for itself—we have to protect it.’” Jennifer adds,
“There’s a deeply rooted sense of rehabilitation through nature here.”
At the end of a long day, Jennifer stands in the lavender-scented air and feels the farm’s steady pulse. “Sometimes the farm tells me what to do, not the other way around,” she reflects. “It has a life of its own. So whatever didn’t get crossed off my to-do list will be there tomorrow. The farm has been okay for centuries; it will be okay.”
And since the farm talks, what wisdom does it want to share? Jennifer believes she knows.
“Be still,” she says. “And keep growing.”
To experience Westcroft Gardens and Farm for yourself, visit westcroftgardens.com or call (734) 676-2444.
CALM AFTERTHE S T MRO
WHEN DISASTER STRIKES, RESTOPROS OFFERS HOMEOWNERS BOTH SCIENCE AND COMPASSION
ARTICLE BY MARSHALL ZWEIG | PHOTOGRAPHY BY AMY GILLESPIE
“Healthy homes, healthy minds. That’s where we want to go.”
A house in crisis doesn’t care what else is happening in your life. Pipes burst during chemo. Sump pumps fail the week your newborn comes home. Ceilings collapse during an ordinary Tuesday night dinner. All of a sudden, time blurs, and you need two kinds of help at once: the kind that brings meters, equipment, and a plan…and the kind that looks you in the eye and asks, Are you okay?
That balance is exactly what Ryan and Megan Dean offer. They own RestoPros of Oakland and Macomb, helping homes in Oakland and Macomb Counties recover from fires, water and storm damage—all the moments where life at home turns upside down.
Ryan left a fifteen-year corporate career because, as he puts it, “I felt disconnected.
I’d work on projects that would improve the mortgage process, save time, but I never met the homeowner we were saving time for. I wanted something local, where I could see the people I was helping.” He went all-in, obtaining every certification himself: water, mold, fire, storm. “Anything I expect an employee to do, I need to know how to do myself first,” Ryan declares.
Megan kept her full-time mental health job, so she’s the behind-the-scenes partner: helping with big decisions, listening to stories at the dinner table, and often reminding Ryan of the human side when he’s in full fix-it mode.
“When he comes home talking about a burst pipe and which rooms are wet, my first question is always, ‘Are they okay?
“Homeowners’ lives stop when these things happen. We get them started again.”
Do they have a place to stay?’” she says. That perspective comes naturally to Megan; she grew up in a single-parent household where needs often outweighed resources. “That’s where my empathy began,” she says. “You see what people carry and what they lack. I can’t turn that off when we’re helping families through a disaster.”
The Deans focus on both science and advocacy. The science means understanding the issues the damage itself can cause. “Carpet and pad can hold ten times their weight in water,” Ryan explains. “You can run a shop vac over it and still have gallons trapped underneath.” The same goes for drywall: “You can dry almost anything, but if it came in contact with contaminated water, you’re risking microbial growth behind the walls.”
Then there’s the advocacy: when insurers push back, RestoPros fights back with data, like daily moisture readings and exhaustive photo documentation. “Insurance companies aren’t remediation experts,” Ryan says. “Our job is to be the homeowner’s advocate with the insurance company: make sure they understand the scope of damage, and what needs to happen to get the place back to pre-crisis condition.”
So RestoPros takes homeowners down the most thorough path, not the cheapest one. And clients notice: reviews consistently mention their fast response and professionalism. “We’re in the emergency-response business,” Ryan says simply. “Homeowners’ lives stop when these things happen. We get them started again.”
This being the thankful issue, I ask Ryan and Megan for stories that have stuck with them. They’ve got a bunch. Like the homeowner who was undergoing cancer treatment when sewage filled her basement. She disappeared for months into hospitalization. “We kept checking in, kept documenting for her insurance,” Megan recalls. “When she was finally able to call, she said how much it meant that we didn’t give up on her.”
There was the attic mold case where the homeowners chose a cheaper bid elsewhere, only to fail their inspection when selling. Months later, they called RestoPros back, and when Ryan’s team treated the problem thoroughly, the family kept the home instead of selling. “We might not be the cheapest,” Ryan says, “but we wear it as a badge of honor that we get it done the right way.”
The homeowner they’ll both never forget: an elderly man with a 1970s-style finished basement, a failing sump pump, and a lifetime of stories. “He even claimed he had once advised Ronald Reagan,” Megan recalls. But when the conversation turned to the restoration, the Deans got a story of their own: the man was battling terminal cancer, and what mattered most was leaving his daughter in New York with an easy home sale.
“Make it all unfinished,” he told them. “Take out the walls, the ceiling tiles, everything. I want it clean and simple for her when she sells it.”
Disaster work shifts your perspective. “Now I look around our own home and see CONTINUED
every problem, but also how lucky we are,” Ryan says. Megan adds, “We’ve seen families juggling health issues, financial stress, and then a flood on top of it. It makes me grateful for what we have, and passionate about helping families who don’t.”
Megan dreams of bridging restoration and mental-health support by eventually building programs for under-insured families. “Healthy homes, healthy minds,” Megan says. “That’s where we want to go.”
For now, the Deans will keep answering the phone, day or night, with fans, tools, and the unique ability to care about both the problem and the people living through it.
If your home’s in crisis, call RestoPros of Oakland and Macomb, 24/7/365, at (248) 970-0555. You can also visit restopros.co/mi-sterlingheights
RestoPros of Oakland & Macomb
RestoPros of Oakland & Macomb is the crew you call when the unexpected shows up uninvited: a flood in the basement, smoke in the kitchen, a storm that completely rearranged your living room. They’re on duty 24/7, rolling in with fans, tools, and calm voices that make the chaos feel manageable. Certified and IICRC-trained, they tackle water, fire, mold, storm messes—whatever disaster your house finds itself in. They even wrangle the insurance paperwork so you don’t have to. Homeowners say the Deans and their team bring humor, heart, and a clear plan you can trust. And in this season of gratitude, nothing’s better than a company that restores both your house, and just as importantly, your peace of mind.
GRATITUDE IN GREEN
IN ROYAL OAK’S EXTRAORDINARY PARKS SYSTEM, CONNECTION TAKES ROOT
ARTICLE BY MARSHALL ZWEIG | PHOTOGRAPHY BY AMY GILLESPIE
On a crisp spring morning in 2020, when outdoor spaces were lifelines, Royal Oak resident and Parks & Recreation Director Nicole McEachern watched her toddler’s first wobbly steps at Patricia Paruch Park. The memory still anchors her sense of gratitude.
“That playground is where my son was learning to walk,” Nicole recalls. “It’s special to me because of those memories.”
Multiply that moment by thousands, and you begin to understand the heartbeat of Royal Oak’s fifty-one—yes, fifty-one— parks.
Royal Oak’s abundance of green space didn’t happen by accident. In the 1930s and ‘40s, the city’s Parks Commission launched a bold vision: a network of parks woven into the city’s fabric, one playground to each quarter mile, so no child would have to cross a major road to reach a recreation site.
Today, more than ninety percent of residents live within a ten-minute walk of a park. It’s a statistic that sets Royal Oak apart nationwide.
“It makes such a difference in people’s daily lives,” Nicole says. “It’s not luck. It’s the result of thoughtful planning and leadership over generations.”
This year marked another milestone: the creation of Royal Oak’s first dedicated Parks & Recreation Department. Nicole, who began her role a year ago, championed the change alongside new City Manager Joseph Gacioch. Administrative offices now sit inside City Hall, making it easier for residents to register for programs and get involved.
“Forming our own department signals a deeper commitment,” Nicole explains. “We’re not just maintaining parks anymore. We’re elevating how we serve our residents.”
Walk through any Royal Oak park and you’ll see why they matter so much to our city. Children learn to ride bikes. Seniors gather for coffee under the trees. Neighbors stop mid-dog walk to swap stories. “Parks are where life happens,” Nicole observes. “They’re a place to pause, and to feel part of something bigger.”
And sometimes, those everyday spaces become the stage for extraordinary community moments. This spring, Worden Park hosted the “Great Marshmallow Drop,” in partnership
“Nowadays, life seems to move so fast…it’s so important that we have these green spaces.”
with Oakland County. An astonishing 15,000 marshmallows rained down from a helicopter, traded for goodie bags in a twist on the traditional Easter egg hunt.
“It was spectacular. Over 10,000 people came out,” McEachern says. “That was a day where you look around and think, ‘This is why we do this.’”
Behind the scenes, Royal Oak’s Parks and Forestry team quietly keeps the city’s green heart beating, mowing fields, prepping diamonds for little league games, making sure playgrounds are safe.
“They take so much pride in what they do,” McEachern notes. “It’s invisible labor that makes visible joy.”
Designing for everyone is a guiding principle. This fall, Red Run Park will unveil a new playground built with accessibility top of mind.
“Parks should feel like they belong to everyone,” Nicole says. “Regardless of age or ability, people should feel welcome and accepted.”
Beyond the parks, the department also oversees facilities many residents don’t realize fall under its umbrella: the Royal Oak Golf Course, John Lindell Ice Arena, Salter Community Center, Four Seasons Preschool, Mahany/Meininger Senior Community Center, Royal Oak Golf Center (driving range and mini-golf), Total Soccer, even the Farmers Market. “These spaces extend the same sense of connection and community,” Nicole says. “Especially in the winter, they become vital gathering places.”
In the past year, Royal Oak has upgraded spaces at Lockman Park, 13 and Main Park, Hamer Finch Wilkins Park, and the Fred A. Erb Arboretum. They also renovated the senior center, making it more welcoming for older adults. Ball diamonds, playgrounds, and recreation spaces are being renewed as beloved amenities age. Upgrades are already planned for Gunn Dyer Park and new pickleball courts at Whittier Park. “Renewal is how we protect the legacy,” Nicole points out.
It’s clear she cares about that legacy, because she reminds me again: Royal Oak’s parks didn’t simply appear, and they won’t thrive without care.
“We’re fortunate to have a park system like this, and it’s something residents should feel proud of.”
“These spaces don’t exist by chance,” she says. “They exist because people over generations have invested time, energy, and love into them. We’re fortunate to have a park system like this, and it’s something residents should feel proud of.”
Proud, yes…and grateful, for all our green. Simply put, in Royal Oak, gratitude doesn’t have to be spoken. It can be walked. After all, it’s just ten minutes from nearly every front door.
To sign up for programs, visit royaloakrec.recdesk.com or call (248) 246-3180
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.
events
A SELECTION OF UPCOMING LOCAL EVENTS
NOVEMBER 7TH
Fall into Conservation - Nocturnal Adventures
Detroit Zoo | 5:00 PM
Theme: As autumn settles in, focus on conservation efforts and the importance of protecting wildlife during seasonal changes, and the tie into the zoo’s conservation initiatives. Activities: Conservation-focused talk, leaf-themed art stations, star-gazing session, and a spotlight on local wildlife conservation projects.
NOVEMBER 8TH
Native American Heritage Month Educator Workshop
DIA | 10:00 AM
Special guest Kelly Church. Church is a Pottawatomi/Ottawa/Ojibwe artist and educator whose work is part of the DIA’s permanent collection. The session will include a hands-on basket-making activity led by Church, and you will get to keep the basket you create. Participants will experience a guided tour highlighting Native American art, and explore Contemporary Anishinaabe Art: A Continuation.
NOVEMBER 13TH
Royal Oak Market: Art Fair
Edition
Royal Oak Farmers Market | 11:00 AM
Now in its tenth year, it’s produced by The Guild of Artists and Artisans and will take place indoors at the Royal Oak Farmers Market [316 E Eleven Mile Rd, Royal Oak, MI] from 11am – 9pm Thursday and Friday. This festive event will feature 60 jury selected artists, live entertainment, food vendors, and several adult beverage offerings!
NOVEMBER 21ST
Royal Oak
Holidays
Event - Merged with Winter Blast
Downtown Royal Oak | 12:00 PM
Royal Oak Holidays is completely free! From Nov. 21 through Dec. 21, 2025. Includes everything from both events: zip line ride, carnival attractions, ice sculptures, shopping at the expanded Holiday Markets, the Cookie Crawl, Toy Drive, Visits with Santa and the Grinch, Ice-skating at The Rink, The Great Royal Oak Elf Hunt, Horse & Wagon Rides and more! Details: royaloakholidays.com
NOVEMBER 26TH
The Fed Unplugged Volume III Anthonology
The Fed Community, Clarkston MI | 7:00 PM
The Fed Community is hosting their annual night before Thanksgiving Live Music Anthology. An evening featuring a collection of local performers from Clarkston and surrounding areas -an ode to the artists who help to build and create live music at The Fed. Doors are at 7pm. Reservations highly encouraged. Purchase tickets at: thefedcommunity.com and make reservations. Seating is not guaranteed.
NOVEMBER 29TH
Celebrate Small Business Saturday
Modern Supply | 11:00 AM
Enjoy special discounts, a jewelry pop-up with Grand Rapids–based metalsmith Metal + Stone Goods, and a little extra thank-you— spend $25 or more in-store to receive a limited-edition tote bag packed with exclusive discounts and goodies from our favorite local businesses (while supplies last).
