Community Calendar

Christian Brothers Automotive (CBA) Holland is hosting a free car care clinic to educate the community on basic vehicle maintenance, including checking tire pressure, oil levels, and air filters.

During this informative, hands-on event, CBA Holland Operator Shawn Rasmussen and his team will share essential car care tips. With support from local vendors, they will distribute tire pressure gauges and other tools to help attendees maintain their vehicles at home.

This initiative reflects CBA Holland’s commitment to transparency and community support. By empowering guests with preventive maintenance knowledge, the clinic aims to reduce unnecessary repairs and help drivers save on service costs.

Think you’ve got a killer set? On select Wednesdays, newbies get a chance at the Castle mic.
Sign up is on Wednesdays (from 11am-6pm) for the following week! (We can’t promise everyone a spot, but we’ll do our best to get you on!)
To sign up call 248-542-9900
SHOWTIME 7:30pm
Tickets to watch will be available at the door. Admission $5

It's time to get creative with Portland Creates! Join the community in an all-ages art competition by submitting your very own art for display and judging. It can be something you make specifically for this program, or something you've had for years that you want to finally put out there. We welcome different mediums including (but not limited to) 3-D, metal workings, quilting, crocheting, quilling, painting, drawing, and much more! We will begin accepting submissions April 1. Get creative and showcase your art to the community!

ONLINE Hospice Volunteer Training, Thursday, April 10, 2025, 6:00PM - 8:30PM
Held online via Microsoft Teams

Volunteers provide companionship and comfort to those in need. Choose patients near your home. We cover the entire Tri-County area!

**MUST REGISTER TO ATTEND**
Refreshments Provided

TO REGISTER: Call Volunteer Services at 248-965-3010 or email at chickerson@brightonhospice.com

Brighton Hospice Volunteer Training for Oakland, Macomb, Wayne and Washtenaw Counties!

What Does a Volunteer DO??
• Sit with patients to provide companionship (facility or private home)
• Play music with guitar to patients or perform for patients
• Pet Therapy - if you have a licensed pet therapy dog to visit with patients
• Do birthday card and flower deliveries to patients
• Record a patient's life story
• Administrative work in office

Hours are very flexible, weekdays, evenings or weekends. Typically, we ask that you would visit your assigned patient at least 1-2 hours per week.

GET MORE INFO!! https://brightonhospice.com/volunteer

Erica Rhodes has appeared on ABC’s Modern Family, HBO’s Veep, Fox’s New Girl, and IFC’s Comedy Bang Bang. She was a regular panelist on Comedy Central’s @midnight and Fox’s Punchline. Her standup TV appearances include NBC’s Bring the Funny and Last Call with Carson Daly, the CW’s Howie Mandel Comedy Extravaganza, SeeSo’s The Guest List, Hulu’s Coming to the Stage, and AXS’ Live at Gotham. Erica was chosen as a New Face for the 2018 Just for Laughs Festival (Montreal) and also performed at the San Francisco Sketchfest, the Moontower Comedy Festival (Austin, TX), the Blue Whale Comedy Festival (Tulsa, OK), the Boston Comedy Festival and RIOT L.A. Fest. Erica starred in the ABC Digital series The OffSeason, was a semi-regular performer/writer on NPR’s A Prairie Home Companion, and a recurring character on the Audible series, Dr. Katz: The Audiobook. Her first album Sad Lemon hit #1 on the iTunes comedy charts and her first one-hour comedy special La Vie en Rhodes was shot as part of the Tribeca Drive-In Fest (at Pasadena’s famous Rose Bowl) and can now be viewed on Amazon Prime. Erica currently voices the scene-stealing character of “Dotty” in the hit Netflix animation series, A Tale Dark and Grimm. Bring the Funny judge Jeff Foxworthy described Erica as “the best-defined comic voice of the competition".

This event happens on the following Dates:
Apr 10, 2025, 7:30pm to 9:00pm Timezone: EDT
Apr 11, 2025, 7:15pm to 8:45pm Timezone: EDT
Apr 11, 2025, 9:45pm to 11:15pm Timezone: EDT
Apr 12, 2025, 7:00pm to 8:30pm Timezone: EDT
Apr 12, 2025, 9:30pm to 11:00pm Timezone: EDT

The Alliance is excited to invite you to participate in the upcoming Youth Dialogue Day, which will focus on mental health and fostering a sense of belonging among participants. This event aims to provide a safe and supportive environment for young people to share their experiences, learn from each other, and engage in meaningful conversations about the importance of connection for mental health. This program is for grades 8th through 11th, there will be a free lunch and giveaways and a the special guest speaker will be Magician Anthony Grupido.

It's time to get creative with Portland Creates! Join the community in an all-ages art competition by submitting your very own art for display and judging. It can be something you make specifically for this program, or something you've had for years that you want to finally put out there. We welcome different mediums including (but not limited to) 3-D, metal workings, quilting, crocheting, quilling, painting, drawing, and much more! We will begin accepting submissions April 1. Get creative and showcase your art to the community!

"Old St. Pat's of Ann Arbor will host their 47th Annual Lenten Friday Fish Fry's 3-7-25 thru 4-11-25, 4:30-7:00pm.  Prices: Adults $15, Senior (60 & wiser) $10, Child (5-12) $5, and free for children 4 and under.
Alaskan Pollack
Choice of Potato or Mac & Cheese
Salad Bar/Beverage
Dessert (extra cost)
5671 Whitmore Lake Rd., Ann Arbor, MI 48105
734-662-8141; www.stpatricka2.org." 

Erica Rhodes has appeared on ABC’s Modern Family, HBO’s Veep, Fox’s New Girl, and IFC’s Comedy Bang Bang. She was a regular panelist on Comedy Central’s @midnight and Fox’s Punchline. Her standup TV appearances include NBC’s Bring the Funny and Last Call with Carson Daly, the CW’s Howie Mandel Comedy Extravaganza, SeeSo’s The Guest List, Hulu’s Coming to the Stage, and AXS’ Live at Gotham. Erica was chosen as a New Face for the 2018 Just for Laughs Festival (Montreal) and also performed at the San Francisco Sketchfest, the Moontower Comedy Festival (Austin, TX), the Blue Whale Comedy Festival (Tulsa, OK), the Boston Comedy Festival and RIOT L.A. Fest. Erica starred in the ABC Digital series The OffSeason, was a semi-regular performer/writer on NPR’s A Prairie Home Companion, and a recurring character on the Audible series, Dr. Katz: The Audiobook. Her first album Sad Lemon hit #1 on the iTunes comedy charts and her first one-hour comedy special La Vie en Rhodes was shot as part of the Tribeca Drive-In Fest (at Pasadena’s famous Rose Bowl) and can now be viewed on Amazon Prime. Erica currently voices the scene-stealing character of “Dotty” in the hit Netflix animation series, A Tale Dark and Grimm. Bring the Funny judge Jeff Foxworthy described Erica as “the best-defined comic voice of the competition".

This event happens on the following Dates:
Apr 10, 2025, 7:30pm to 9:00pm Timezone: EDT
Apr 11, 2025, 7:15pm to 8:45pm Timezone: EDT
Apr 11, 2025, 9:45pm to 11:15pm Timezone: EDT
Apr 12, 2025, 7:00pm to 8:30pm Timezone: EDT
Apr 12, 2025, 9:30pm to 11:00pm Timezone: EDT

The Michigan Alpaca Fest is proud to announce its 27th annual event, scheduled for April 12 and 13, 2025, at the Allegan County Fairgrounds. As the nation's longest-running alpaca show, the Fest continues its tradition of offering a rich and engaging experience for attendees of all ages.  Dedicated to promoting the alpaca industry, the Fest offers educational opportunities, competitions, and a platform for artisans to showcase products made from alpaca fleece, and other natural, sustainable fibers. The event brings together breeders, enthusiasts, and the general public to celebrate these unique animals and their luxurious fiber

Event Highlights:
Double Halter Shows showcasing Huacaya and Suri alpacas.
Youth Competitions: Young alpaca enthusiasts will be competing with their animals through Showmanship, Obstacle, Public Relations classes, and a delightful Alpaca Costume Contest on Saturday at noon.
Walking Fleece Competition: Competitors will have one on one time with the judge who will provide insights into the quality and characteristics of the alpaca's fleece.
Artisan Fair: Offering a variety of products crafted from alpaca fleece, and other natural fibers. Watch for demonstrations of spinning and other fiber arts.
Free Admission, Donations accepted.  Attendees are kindly requested to leave pets at home, to avoid distress to the alpacas.  
Join us for a weekend of fun, learning, and all things alpaca!