Motor City Comic Con, Michigan’s original Comic Convention, celebrates its 23rd Anniversary, May 18-20 at the Suburban Collection Showplace, 46100 Grand River Ave in Novi. The 2012 event brings together a stellar roster of Comic world luminaries, as well as a glittering array of iconic TV and film stars and fan favorites from the World of Wrestling as well.

Advance tickets are on sale now at www.motorcitycomiccon.com! Featured  media guests thus far include Dean Cain, of TV’s Adventures of Lois and Clark, the cast of cult movie classic Boondock Saints, including Norman Reedus of current AMC smash hit series the Walking Dead, David Della Rocco and Sean Patrick Flanery--plus famous blonde bombshells Loni Anderson of WKRP in Cincinnati, and actress and Internet sensation Cindy Margolis. The talent and scope of Comic creators appearing at the 2012 Motor City Comic Con is unparalleled in the history of the show.  

Highlights include Joseph Lee, a Director on Fox TV show Family Guy, Mike Grell artist/writer of Green Arrow, Green Lantern, Warlord, X-Men Forever and Action Comics, Ethan Van Sciver, an accomplished artist and perennial fan-favorite, who has contributed to many popular works at both Marvel and DC Comics-- and Peter Bagge, author of the famous ode to slackerdom, HATE, and former editor of R. Crumb's legendary magazine, WEIRDO. Original art and limited edition prints by many of these contemporary masters are available for purchase at the event! Motor City Comic Con gathers comic book and multi-media dealers from across the country, offering a vast variety of pop culture merchandise, including comics, art, tee shirts, movie memorabilia, posters, and more. Over 250 comic book creators, writers and artists will be on site at Comic Con, as well as more than forty actors from the television and sci-fi movie industry.  Comic Con offers big fun for kids young and old! Fans from across the Midwest travel to Motor City Comic Con to compete in the wildly popular Costume Contest on Saturday afternoon. Local celebrity judges will determine who will win the cash and gift packages, but all who participate and attend enjoy the hilariously fun afternoon! The Grand Prize winner also takes home a pair of monthly movie passes for a year.

Suburban Collection Showplace, 46100 Grand River Ave, Novi

Adults One Day: $22 Advance $25 Door, Weekend: $50 Advance $55 Door,Kids: Ages 6-10: One Day: $10, Weekend: $20 -under 5 Free Friday: 12:30 pm - 7:00 pm, Saturday: 10:30 am – 6:00pm, Sunday: 10:30 am – 5:00 pm Advance ticket holders welcome 30 minutes prior to show open!Show Office 248.426.8059

Berkley Days 2012 kicks off May 12th, 2012 and will be home for family fun and games all the way through May 20th!

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City Wide Garage Sale

May 18, 19, 20

Habatat Galleries Over 100 artists from 20 different countries. Our 40th anniversary! 
Over 500 works located on the premises! It will be the largest glass event in the country and possibly the world. Stop by and see what the fuss is about! 

Southfield Public Library
Wii Game On!
Date: Mondays — December 19th; January 30th; February 27th; March 19th; April 16th; May 21st
Time: 4 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Location: Meeting Room
Join us for fun and games featuring Nintendo Wiis, board and card games and yummy snacks!
This program is for students or residents from Southfield or Lathrup Village in grades 6 through 12.

Cruis'n the Grand - Monday Night Car Show

Village Commons Shopping Center, Downtown Farmington
Hosted by Bellacino's and Grand River Cruisers Car Club
Located in the Bellacino's Parking Lot off Grand River Avenue.
5:00pm til Dusk (Weather Permitting)

Habatat Galleries Over 100 artists from 20 different countries. Our 40th anniversary! 
Over 500 works located on the premises! It will be the largest glass event in the country and possibly the world. Stop by and see what the fuss is about! 

Habatat Galleries Over 100 artists from 20 different countries. Our 40th anniversary! 
Over 500 works located on the premises! It will be the largest glass event in the country and possibly the world. Stop by and see what the fuss is about! 

Little Monsters has Storyreading for pre-schoolers. Every Wednesday from 10:30am - 11:00am (ish). Call to register 248-814-TOYS(8697). Free.

Lake Street, Downtown South Lyon

Classic Cars and Music in Downtown South Lyon This Summer!Get to Lake Street in Downtown South Lyon on the 4th Wednesday of the month from 6:30 - 9:30 pm, May through September! The Lake Street Cruise-In is a new event organized by the Lake Street Tavern. Lake Street will be shut down between Lafayette and Wells Street to host classic cars and a DJ - in other words, a block party! Each date will feature a local car club, but ALL cruisers are welcome at each and every event.

2012 Lake Street Cruise-In Dates:
May 23:  Cowtown Cruisers
June 27:  Metro Triumph Riders
July 25:  Huron Valley Rodders
August 22: TBA
September 26: TBA

Awards will be given out at each cruise for best car, best interior, best engine and best paint. Live DJ by New Reaction Sound.

You can sign up for this event by filling out an envelope at City Hall and depositing it in the box along with a check or cash for $20.

FREE Shredding of Documents

Township Hall Parking Lot off Crescent Lake Rd

Shred-Max from Waterford will be providing their shredding services. This service will be provided for our citizens in the main township hall parking lot on May 24th from 9-11am. There are no box limits for this service on this particular day. All paper is recycled and not thrown into the landfills.

Habatat Galleries Over 100 artists from 20 different countries. Our 40th anniversary! 
Over 500 works located on the premises! It will be the largest glass event in the country and possibly the world. Stop by and see what the fuss is about! 

Teen Movie - Rated PG-13
Milford Public Library

Spend the afternoon enjoying the antics of a classic high school student as he takes a day off from school. Soda and candy will be provided. Bring something comfortable to sit on. Please note: Our contract with our movie licensing vendor does not allow us to post movie titles online. Please call us for more details about the movie.

Location: Community Room
Please Note: Attendee must be a Milford resident. Attendee must be between the ages of 13 Years and 19 Years old. Attendee MUST Give 24 HOUR Cancellation Notice to Allow Others on the Waiting List to Attend.

Weekly on Thursdays

Rochester Athletic Club ~ 637 N. Main Street

You can sign up for this event by filling out an envelope at City Hall and depositing it in the box along with a check or cash for $20.

Habatat Galleries Over 100 artists from 20 different countries. Our 40th anniversary! 
Over 500 works located on the premises! It will be the largest glass event in the country and possibly the world. Stop by and see what the fuss is about! 

The St. Mary's Polish Country Fair returns to Orchard Lake Memorial Day Weekend, May 25th through May 28th, 2012. General Admission to the St. Mary's Polish County Fair is free!

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Grades 6-12. Need something to do on your day off from school? Join us as we show the Twilight Movies Back to back! Pizza will be served at 6pm. Registration is required for the After-Hours portion of this Program

Independence Township Library
Location: Community Meeting Room
Presenter: Keegan Sulecki

Main Street in Downtown Northville

Main Street in Downtown Northville

You can sign up for this event by filling out an envelope at City Hall and depositing it in the box along with a check or cash for $20.

Habatat Galleries Over 100 artists from 20 different countries. Our 40th anniversary! 
Over 500 works located on the premises! It will be the largest glass event in the country and possibly the world. Stop by and see what the fuss is about! 

The St. Mary's Polish Country Fair returns to Orchard Lake Memorial Day Weekend, May 25th through May 28th, 2012. General Admission to the St. Mary's Polish County Fair is free!

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Where: Shain Park

When: Saturday May 26 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. and Sunday May 27 10 a.m. - 5 
p.m. 

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Save your spot for the next FREE Lowe's Build and Grow clinic! It typically happens every other Saturday from 10a-11a and the locations get pretty full. Sign up now to get in.

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Families will be admitted into the Aquatic Center from 5 - 7:30 pm every Saturday for only $10 (up to four family members); non-resident families $14.  Additional family members are $2.50/resident and $3.50/non-residents.  Family Nights begin Memorial Day Weekend and continue through Labor Day Weekend!

Main Street in Downtown Northville

Main Street in Downtown Northville

Habatat Galleries Over 100 artists from 20 different countries. Our 40th anniversary! 
Over 500 works located on the premises! It will be the largest glass event in the country and possibly the world. Stop by and see what the fuss is about! 

The St. Mary's Polish Country Fair returns to Orchard Lake Memorial Day Weekend, May 25th through May 28th, 2012. General Admission to the St. Mary's Polish County Fair is free!

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Where: Shain Park

When: Saturday May 26 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. and Sunday May 27 10 a.m. - 5 
p.m. 

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Rochester Municipal Park

Rochester Heritage Days is a collaborative effort of community groups including the Rochester Historical Commission, Rochester/Avon Historical Society, Rochester Fire Department, Dinosaur Hill Nature Preserve, Rochester Lions Club,Oakland Twp Historical Society and Rochester Community House.This two-day festival features a huge variety of activities including an arts and craft show and sale, Rochester Lions car shows, live folk music, Civil War reenactments, demonstrations, antique fire trucks martial, Reg Pettibone's families authentic Native American Indian program. Chili Cook Off on Saturday. 
Motorcycle Run. The festival is held at the Rochester Municipal Park on Saturday and Sunday of Memorial Day weekend.

Location: Downtown Holly

The Annual Holly Memorial Day Parade will begin at the Hulet-Bravender VFW Post on Airport Road, continue through Downtown Holly and over to Lakeside Park for Memorial Day Services

Habatat Galleries Over 100 artists from 20 different countries. Our 40th anniversary! 
Over 500 works located on the premises! It will be the largest glass event in the country and possibly the world. Stop by and see what the fuss is about! 

The parade route is starting at South Main Street and Harrison, heading North to 2nd Street, then East to the Veteran's Memorial. 

We are pleased to announce the inaugural City of Novi Memorial Day run. This special event for children and adults will start and finish at Fuerst Park, just south of 10 Mile Road and Taft Road. The festivities begin with a children’s one mile fun run, followed directly by start of 5K run/walk and 10K run. The purpose of the event is to promote fitness for all ages, including children, support local charities via a canned food drive, and spread community spirit by encouraging runners to stay for the annual parade.

Additional Information: Entrants that bring at least three cans of food will have their registration fee reduced. Register before May 16 to ensure a tech shirt.

Family Price: One Mile Walk - $12 per person         
5K Run/Walk - $24 before May 1, $29 after         
10K Run - $29 before May 1, $34 after

Location: Start and finish at Fuerst Park, located at the corner of Ten Mile and Taft RoadsRegistration: Online at www.novimemorialdayrun.com

The St. Mary's Polish Country Fair returns to Orchard Lake Memorial Day Weekend, May 25th through May 28th, 2012. General Admission to the St. Mary's Polish County Fair is free!

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South Main Street in Downtown Clawson

Be part of the Memorial Day Parade. The parade starts at the American Legion David E Cleary Post 167 at 655 S. Main Streets and concludes at the park gazebo next to the Blair Memorial Library.

The Ferndale Memorial Association organizes Ferndale’s Annual Memorial Day Parade.The parade is a serious event.  The organizers take pains to remind participants and crowd that this is an opportunity to memorialize those who served, not a time for celebration or jokes.

Pictured are the Ferndale Police Honor Guard, who lead the parade and always shoot the salute at the program. For Memorial Day, the Parade will start at 10:00am.  For the Parade Route, The Parade participants enter the parade along Livernois from Maplehurst, Lewiston, Cambourne, and Breckenridge Streets.  The Parade officially starts on Livernois at West Breckenridge, and heads north. The parade will march east on Maplehurst, south on 
Woodward, west on 9 Mile, and south at Livernois, ending at the Memorial Mall in front of Ferndale Fire Station #1.

This is a family friendly event.

Downtown Northville

Parade steps off at 10am sharp.Parade begins at Northville Downs on Griswold, proceeds to Main to Hutton to Dunlap to south on Center to west on Cady, stops at Oakwood Cemetery, proceeds to First to Fairbrook to the Rural Hill Cemetery Veterans Memorial.

The Novi community celebrates Memorial Day by honoring the sacrifice and service of our Veterans with a parade and Memorial Service. Show your support by attending both the Memorial Day Parade and the special Memorial Service. The parade will begin at Ten Mile and Karim Blvd and will travel west along Ten Mile to the Civic Center. The Memorial Service takes place immediately following near the Veteran’s Memorial Marker in front of the Civic Center. Parade participants needed! Show your community pride and spirit and join 
Novi’s Memorial Day Parade. We invite all Veterans, bands, scout troops, kids, businesses and other civic organizations to be a part of this patriotic annual event.

Free Community Event
Location: Ten Mile from Karim Blvd to the Novi Civic Center

Downtown Auburn Hills Memorial Day Parade

Monday, May 28, 2012 at 11:00 AM

Cruis'n the Grand - Monday Night Car Show

Village Commons Shopping Center, Downtown Farmington
Hosted by Bellacino's and Grand River Cruisers Car Club
Located in the Bellacino's Parking Lot off Grand River Avenue.
5:00pm til Dusk (Weather Permitting)

Habatat Galleries Over 100 artists from 20 different countries. Our 40th anniversary! 
Over 500 works located on the premises! It will be the largest glass event in the country and possibly the world. Stop by and see what the fuss is about! 

Habatat Galleries Over 100 artists from 20 different countries. Our 40th anniversary! 
Over 500 works located on the premises! It will be the largest glass event in the country and possibly the world. Stop by and see what the fuss is about! 

Little Monsters has Storyreading for pre-schoolers. Every Wednesday from 10:30am - 11:00am (ish). Call to register 248-814-TOYS(8697). Free.

“Celebrating Michigan” Beer & Wine Tasting Fundraiser to be held May 30 at the Longacre House.

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Where: Streets surrounding Shain Park

When: Thursday May 31 thru Sunday June 3

Event Hours:
Thursday, May 31, noon - 10 p.m.
Friday, June 1, noon - 11 p.m.
Saturday, June 2, 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Sunday, June 3, noon - 9 p.m.

Your entire family will enjoy four fun-filled days at this year’s Village Fair. Find entertainment, carnival rides, games and food on the streets surrounding Shain Park in downtown Birmingham!

Habatat Galleries Over 100 artists from 20 different countries. Our 40th anniversary! 
Over 500 works located on the premises! It will be the largest glass event in the country and possibly the world. Stop by and see what the fuss is about! 

Weekly on Thursdays

Rochester Athletic Club ~ 637 N. Main Street