Affirmations

Feeling the weight of this election season? You're not alone. Join two local board-certified art therapists for a free, calming evening of art, listening, and support at Affirmations in Ferndale.
"The Weight of the Divide: An Evening of Art, Listening, and Support" uses simple art therapy based methods to help people process the stress and emotional weight of today's political climate. No art experience is needed, and all materials are provided. This is not a debate or a political event. It's a welcoming space to slow down, create, and be heard.
The evening is co-facilitated by art therapists Dr. Shazia Siddiqi (PhD, LPC, ATR-BC) and Dr. Bethany Baker (PhD, LMFT, ATR, First Lady of the City of Troy).&nbsp;
Everyone is welcome, wherever they stand politically. Youth are welcome with a parent or guardian. The Mayor of the City of Troy, Ethan Baker, will be&nbsp;making art and listening alongside everyone, and we encourage other leaders and community members across every divide to join us as well.
When: Wednesday, October 21, 6:00 to 7:30 PM Where: Affirmations, 290 W. Nine Mile Rd, Ferndale Cost: Free RSVP: <a href="https://weightofdivide.eventbrite.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">weightofdivide.eventbrite.com/</a>
Questions: info@letsartaboutit.com | 248-397-4649

Local Event: Free Community Art Night: Ease the Stress of Election Season (Oct 21, Ferndale)

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Free Community Art Night: Ease the Stress of...

Feeling the weight of this election season? You're not alone. Join two local board-certified art therapists for a free, calming...

Free Community Art Night: Ease the Stress of Election Season (Oct 21, Ferndale)

Shazia Siddiqi

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Alpine Academy

<a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd__7CUSJyfXd_illLdv0fu4nKRMSu4Rya00V6ULeKjx_3jrw/viewform?usp=send_form" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">RSVP for our Open House</a>
Join Alpine Academy for an Open House on Wednesday, November 4, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Meet our teachers, visit the classrooms, explore the playgrounds, and learn about programs for children ages 2 months through 5 years.
Bring your children and friends to see what makes Alpine so special. Love lives here!
Location: 3100 W. Gunn Rd., Lake Orion, MI Questions? Call 248-814-1111 or visit <a href="https://www.myalpineacademy.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">MyAlpineAcademy.com</a>.

Local Event: Alpine Academy Open House: Daycare & Preschool for Ages 2 Months–5 Years

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RSVP for our Open House
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Alpine Academy Open House: Daycare & Preschool for Ages 2 Months–5 Years

Recreation Authority of Roseville & Eastpointe, 18185 Sycamore St, Roseville, MI, 48066

Register now for the 48th Annual Big Bird Run, a 10K, 5K, and 1 Mile Fun Run on Sunday, November 8, 2026. This is a family-fun event that provides funding to many community service organizations. Participants can also win a frozen turkey and many other raffle prizes with their registration. Register online at <a href="https://www.rare-mi.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">rare-mi.org</a> or <a href="https://runsignup.com/race/mi/roseville/rosevillebigbirdrun" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://runsignup.com/race/mi/roseville/rosevillebigbirdrun</a>
. Entry fee is $25 for the Mile Run; $35 for the 5K; $40 for the 10K by 4pm November 6. Add $5 on race day. The Big Bird Run begins and ends at the Recreation Authority Center, 18185 Sycamore in Roseville.Registration includes age division awards (donated by Petitpren Distributors, Inc.), our exclusive long-sleeved Big Bird Run shirt, gloves and many raffle prizes and refreshments. The Big Bird Run 10K is a fast course that includes Gratiot Ave., the I-696 pedestrian bridge and several residential streets. The 10K course is certified by the USTFA. Hanson's Running Shops will provide gloves for all runners and raffle prizes. Petitpren Distributors, Inc. will provide prizes for the age division winners in the 10K and 5K races as well as unique raffle prizes. All Big Bird Run participants will receive medals and have a chance to win one of 20 frozen turkeys. Other giveaways will include bagels, compliments of Sam's Club, bottled water, and fruit for runners, compliments of Joe Randazzo's Fruit and Vegetables. Proceeds from the Big Bird Run are given to the local community service organizations that assist local families and students in need. The organizations that provide volunteers for the run include Roseville Optimists Club, A.S.P.I.R.E., Lions Club, Live Rite, the East Detroit High School and Roseville High School Band Boosters and Live Rite. Michigan Runner Magazine will be videotaping the Big Bird Run for their website at michiganrunner.tv. 
Call (586) 445 5480 from 8:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. for additional information.

Local Event: 48th Annual Big Bird Run

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48th Annual Big Bird Run

Register now for the 48th Annual Big Bird Run, a 10K, 5K, and 1 Mile Fun Run on Sunday, November 8, 2026. This is a family-fun...

Rochester Christian University

A 19-year-old man has just stood trial for the fatal stabbing of his father. “He doesn’t stand a chance,” mutters the guard as the 12 jurors are taken into the bleak jury room. It looks like an open-and-shut case — until one of the jurors begins opening the others’ eyes to the facts. With each juror revealing his or her own character as the various testimonies are re-examined, the murder is re-enacted and a new murder threat is born before their eyes!&nbsp;
Rating: PG-13
Tickets: <a href="https://rcu.ludus.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">rcu.ludus.com</a>
Produced by special arrangement with the Dramatic Publishing Company of Woodstock, Illinois.&nbsp;

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Free Community Art Night: Ease the Stress of Election Season (Oct 21, Ferndale)

OCT

21

6:00 PM

Affirmations, 290 W Nine Mile Rd, Ferndale, MI

Alpine Academy Open House: Daycare & Preschool for Ages 2 Months–5 Years

48th Annual Big Bird Run

Twelve Angry Jurors