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Posted: 11/28/12

Holiday Events

ROMEO

       Three events:
       € Romeo Historical Society Christmas Homes Tour, 1 p.m., 4 p.m. or 7 p.m. tours, Saturday, Dec. 8; begin at First Congregational Church, 102 Church Street. Call (586) 752-5422 for tickets.
       € Santa visit at Lisa's All Breed Dog & Cat Grooming, noon-5 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 2; 57545 Van Dyke, Washington. Proceeds benefit Oakland University men's lacrosse team.
       € One Starry Night Christmas program, 3-5:30 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 1; Orchards Community Church, 74903 McKay Road. (586) 336-4673.

OCTAGON HOUSE

       57500 Van Dyke, Washington Township. (586) 739-6184. Reservations required.
       € Victorian Tea, 11 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 1.
       € Cocoa and Cookies Open House, noon-4 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 2.
       € Tea with Santa, 11 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 8.
       € Open House with Santa, noon-4 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 9.

WOLCOTT MILL METROPARK

       Historic Center, 64100 Kunstman Road, Ray Township. (586) 749-5997. Register.
       € Heritage Holidays, 6-8 p.m., Fridays, Dec. 7 & 14, Saturdays, Dec. 1, 8 & 15.
       € Make a Gingerbread House, 10 a.m. & 1 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 2.
       € Make a Holiday Swag, 10 a.m. & 2 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 9.
       Farm Center, Wolcott Road between 30 and 31 Mile roads. (586) 752-5932. Register.
       € Lunch with Santa, 11 a.m. & 1 p.m., Saturday-Sunday, Dec. 1-2.

ALMONT

       Two events:
       € In the Country Holiday Open House, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday, noon-5 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 1-2; local farms, studios and bakeries. ziehmgreenhouse.com or (810) 706-0220 for locations.
       € Holly Day 2nd Annual 5K Reindeer Run, 9 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 1; Almont High School. Proceeds benefit Toys for Tots. www.almontdda.com

RAY TOWNSHIP

Annual Christmas Tree Lighting, 7 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 28; 64255 Wolcott Road. (586) 749-5171.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP

Pioneer Christmas, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday, noon-4 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 1-2; Burgess-Shadbush Nature Center, 4101 River Bends Drive in River Bends Park. (586) 323-2478.

ROCHESTER HILLS

       Rochester Hills Museum, 1005 Van Hoosen Road. (248) 656-4663 or www.rochesterhills.org.
       € Santa and Mrs. Claus visit, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 1. Purhcase tickets online.
       € Old Fashioned Christmas, 1-4 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 15. Tickets available online or at the door.

HARRISON TOWNSHIP

16th Annual Christmas for Kids fundraiser to benefit Care House, 5-10 p.m., Monday, Dec. 3; Mac & Ray's, 40675 North River Road. (586) 463-0123.

LAKE ST. CLAIR METROPARK

       31300 Metropolitan Parkway, Clinton Township. (586) 463-4332. Register.
       € Lunch with Santa and Mrs. Claus, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 1.
       € Simply Dickens Christmas Concert, 7 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 2; Thomas S. Welsh Activity Center.
       € Christmas Tree Ornaments from Nature, 1 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 9.

STONY CREEK METROPARK

Lunch with Santa, 11 a.m. & 1 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 8; 4300 Main Park road off 26 Mile Road, Washington Township. (586) 781-9113. Register.

UTICA

Annual Christmas Open House with craft and bake sale, noon-4 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 8; Humane Society of Macomb Animal Shelter, 11350 22 Mile Road. (586) 731-9210.

WATERFORD

Jingle Bell Ball for individuals 18 and older with disabilities, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 5; Waterford CAI, 5640 Williams Lake Road. (248) 424-7081.

MIDTOWN DETROIT

40th Annual Noel Night, 5-9:30 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 1; Midtown Detroit's Cultural Center Area. (313) 420-6000. Free.

FRANKENMUTH

Utica-Shelby Township Rotary Club's Zehnders, Frankenmuth Holiday Show, Wednesday, Dec. 5. Leave Filippa's 9 a.m. RSVP at (586) 731-0003.

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Romeo VFW hosting
Memorial Day ceremony

Happy Birthday 65 seminar
outlines benefits for new seniors

Gorgeous Gourds
June 1, 1-3 p.m.