Community Corner
Happening This Week: Fall Fun, Blue Velvet and More
Whether you're seeking crooning, a nutritious exhibit or autumn amusements, we've got you covered.
Where/When: Lorenzo Cultural Center, 44575 Garfield Road, Clinton Township, 11 a.m. Sept. 28.
Why Go: The Lorenzo Cultural Center's latest exhibit is Michigan's Harvest: Food, Farming & Community, with several presentations planned, including today's "Sustainable Landscape Design and Native Plants." Rick Lazzell, with decades of experience in the "green" industry will talk about responsible and sustainable landscape design as well as the benefits of growing native plants in your yard.
Pricing: Free, but please pre-register by calling 586-445-7348, or visit www.LorenzoCulturalCenter.com.
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Where/When: Mount Clemens Farmers Market, 141 North River Road; 8 a.m. until sold out, Oct. 1.
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Why Go: Mount Clemens Farmers Market holds its Apple Fest today, with free apple cider and donuts (while supplies last), plus contests prizes and more. Plus, it's the perfect time to stock up on in-season goodies.
Where/When: , 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 1-2.
Why Go: Fall is in full effect, so get into the spirit of the season with a day of fun at Wolcott Mill's Farm Center. Take a tractor-drawn hayride out to the pumpkin patch–weather permitting–to pick your own. Then enjoy cider and donuts after all that hard work picking the perfect gourd.
Pricing: $6 per adult, and $4 per child or senior. Pumpkins cost extra, depending on size. Plus the Metroparks charge a $5 admission for a day pass, or you can purchase an annual pass, too. Visit www.metroparks.com for details.
Where/When: , noon-5 p.m. Oct. 1-2.
Why Go: Bring the kids for Deneweth's annual Fall Fun Fest, with haunted house, corn maze, hayrides, games, spooky train rides, pumpkin fun and more.
Pricing: $10 per child. Adults get in free.
Where/When: Crocker House Museum, 15 Union St., Mount Clemens; noon Oct. 1.
Why Go: The Crocker House Museum holds its fifth annual Cemetery Walk today. The tour starts at the museum and guests will see the past come to life as they learn Victorian mourning traditions with re-enactors and experts. Every half-hour guests will leave by bus for Clinton Grove Cemetery, which is more than 150 years old. The Funeral Tea will be held at noon, and visitors will sample foods traditionally served at wakes, with the focus this year being on Irish customs.
Pricing: For the walk: $10 for Macomb Historical Society members, or $15 for non-members. Funeral tea tickets are $30 for members, and $35 for non-members. To buy tickets, call 586-465-2488.
Where/When: , 44575 Garfield Road, Clinton Township; 8 p.m. Oct. 1.
Why Go: Hear the legend live as Bobby Vinton opens the 2011-12 Macomb Center for the Performing Arts season.
Pricing: $47-$60.
