Share Your Photos from the Poinsettia Ball

It was a gala affair Wednesday at the Blossom Heath Inn as members of St. Clair Shores' philanthropic groups, schools officials, business and elected officials gathered for the annual Poinsettia Ball.

St. Clair Shores Embarks on Water Meter Replacement Program

The St. Clair Shores Department of Public Works has begun a city-wide program to replace out-of-date water meters.

Watch 12-12-12 Concert Live on Patch

The concert will benefit Hurricane Sandy victims, via the Robin Hood Foundation.

Navy Blue Angels to Fly in 2014 Selfridge Air Show

The U.S. Navy Blue Angels will headline the Selfridge Air Show and open house when the event returns to Harrison Township Air National Guard Base in 2014

Post Your Holiday Church Services on St. Clair Shores Patch

The St. Clair Shores Patch events calendar is a great place for local churches to post dates and times for special and regular services.

It's 12-12-12: The Last Sequential Day, Month, Year in Our Lifetime

Math professionals are excited about the superstitious day said to spur weddings, lottery play and mass meditations.

St. Clair Shores Has a Second Entry in the $100,000 Deck the House Contest

Could this be the house that takes home the grand prize of $100,000 for one of the three school districts in St. Clair Shores? Could your house win the grand prize for Lake Shore, Lakeview or South Lake?

10,000 Protesters Descend on Capitol Tuesday to Fight Michigan Right-to-Work Legislation

The bills were signed into law by Gov. Rick Snyder on Tuesday.

Shop the Shores: Caffe Far Bella

Looking for unique gift ideas to purchase locally? Patch has some suggestions from businesses in St. Clair Shores.

St. Clair Shores Seeks Tips in Veterans Memorial Park Damage

St. Clair Shores city officials and police are investigating nearly $7,000 in damage to the new Maloof Family Pavilion in Veterans Memorial Park.

St. Clair Shores Resident Featured in Mark Hackel's Speech

St. Clair Shores resident Jordan Obrecht was scheduled to close Mark Hackel's State of the County address. Although he was sick and unable to attend, he still serenaded those in attendance.

Your Guide to Right-to-Work Bills, Lawmakers' Votes

Legislation passed last week in the Michigan House and Senate could reach Gov. Rick Snyder for his signature by Tuesday. Both of St. Clair Shores' representatives in Lansing voted against the Right to Work legislation.

St. Clair Shores' First Entry in $100,000 Deck the House Contest

Could this be the house that takes home the grand prize of $100,000 for one of the three school districts in St. Clair Shores? Could your house win the grand prize for Lake Shore, Lakeview or South Lake?

Bob Bashara Sentenced for Hiring Hitman for St. Clair Shores Man

Bob Bashara will serve 80 - 240 months for solicitation of murder of Joe Gentz, the one-time St. Clair Shores handyman charged with Jane Bashara's murder.

Cops for Kids Shop for Families in Need in St. Clair Shores

Volunteers joined members of the St. Clair Shores Police Department Friday to shop for toys and other items for the annual Cops for Kids for care package distribution.

St. Clair Shores Lights Up for Holidays

Santa Claus helped city officials ring in the holiday season at the annual St. Clair Shores Christmas tree lighting ceremony.

South Lake's Carmen Kennedy Named to MHSAA Council

Carmen Kennedy, the principal at South Lake High School in St. Clair Shores, will serve another two-year term on the Representative Council of the MHSAA.

Red Wings Ring to Raise Money for Salvation Army

Former Detroit Red Wings player Kirk Maltby and play-by-play announcer Ken Kal will ring the bell for the Salvation Army on Tuesday at the Kroger on Harper Avenue in St. Clair Shores.

What Do You Think About Right-to-Work Legislation?

Post your views on the proposed right-to-work legislation by adding it to the Local Voices section of St. Clair Shores Patch.

Macomb County Residents File Lawsuit Against DIA

Former state representative Leon Drolet is one of five Macomb County residents to file a lawsuit against the Detroit Institute of Arts claiming they were denied the free admission promised to county residents after passage of the August millage.

New Restaurants Bring a Variety of Dishes to Macomb County

Sip and savor your way around Macomb County's new eateries and find out what's coming to town.

Ellen DeGeneres, Freekibble.com, Pets Supplies Plus Provide Food to Pets in Need

Eight local charities shared in 40,000 pounds of pet food Thursday through Holiday Kibble Drop, a collaboration of Ellen DeGeneres' Halo pet food, Freekibble.com and Pets Supplies Plus.

South Lake Hosts Wigs 4 Kids Volleyball Fundraiser

Members of the community gathered Thursday for a charity volleyball game for Wigs 4 Kids.

VFW Bruce Post #1146 to Host Pearl Harbor Day Ceremony

Members of VFW Bruce Post #1146 will remember the "day that will live in infamy."

Lake Shore Students Donate $2K to MCREST

Students at Lake Shore High School raised nearly $2,000 for children served by the Macomb County Rotating Emergency Shelter Team in a National Honor Society fundraiser.

Snyder Urges Legislature to Pass Right-to-Work Bill in Next Few Days

Gov. Rick Snyder announced Thursday that he would like to see right-to-work legislation on his desk before the end of this year's legislative session.

Update: Ellen DeGeneres to Help Feed Homeless Pets in St. Clair Shores

The TV talk show host joined with Freekibble.com to donate food to homeless pets. The Kibble Drop trucks will arrive at the Pet Supplies Plus store on Mack Avenue in St. Clair Shores at noon Thursday.

Mayor, Members of the Community to Participate in Volleyball Game at South Lake High School

Bump, set, donate. South Lake High School will be hosting a charity volleyball game Thursday to benefit Wigs 4 Kids.

Lakeview Basketball Tops Hazel Park

Lakeview opened the boys basketball season with a victory over Hazel Park.

Lady Antebellum to be an Opening Act for Freedom Hill Amphitheatre

Concerts, festivals and graduations will once again return to Freedom Hill Amphitheatre in Sterling Heights in 2013 after a four-year absence.

Schedule for St. Clair Shores Christmas Tree Lighting Released

Santa' reindeer, live entertainment, hot chocolate and donuts and the arrival from Santa and Mrs. Claus are planned for Friday's tree lighting.

Santa to a Senior Gifts Due December 12

The St. Clair Shores Senior Activities Center has partnered Home Instead for a Santa to a Senior program.

St. Clair Shores Residents Graduate From Wayne State University

A number of St. Clair Shores residents will be among the 2,600 students graduating Saturday from Wayne State University.

Audit Shows St. Clair Shores Had a Surplus in the 2012 Budget

Auditors for Plante & Moran stated the city finished the 2011-2012 fiscal year with a nearly $2 million budget surplus and received the best opinion possible from their auditors.

St. Clair Shores Goodfellows Hold Donor Card Fundraiser

The St. Clair Shores Goodfellows have launched a new fundraiser to ensure there is "No Family Without a Christmas."

Wigs 4 Kids Hosts Holiday Party

Wigs 4 Kids held their annual holiday party this weekend at the St. Clair Shores Country Club.

UPDATED: AT&T Wireless Phone Service Restored

Customers in southeast Michigan could not make or place calls Monday morning.

St. Clair Shores City Council to Receive Annual Audit

St. Clair Shores City Council will receive the annual audit in addition to hearing a presentation on the meter replacement program and considering a resolution to authorize the sale of bonds for the new court.

What's Being Read on Patch?

What stories did readers of St. Clair Shores Patch click on this week?

5 Things to Know About Advent, Which Starts Sunday, Dec. 2

Here are five things you probably never knew about the Advent season, which starts Dec. 2 and runs through Christmas.