Macomb County groups launch winter fundraising and outreach events
Local nonprofits and civic clubs schedule chili cookoffs, clothing drives, and Medicare counseling sessions starting this week.
By Olivia Miller ·
The Washington Historical Museum opens its doors this Saturday at 1 p.m. for a two-day viewing of its Bicentennial and Semiquincentennial displays. The museum, located at 58230 Van Dyke Avenue in Washington Township, will also be open on Saturday, Nov. 22, from 1 to 4 p.m. The facility is managed by the Washington Historical Society, which is currently recruiting volunteers to assist with tours and maintenance projects.
Community fundraising efforts are ramping up in nearby Warren. Father Kramer Knights of Columbus Council 2835 will host its fifth annual chili cookoff from noon to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 14, at Malone’s Tavern, 32350 Van Dyke Avenue. A $10 entry fee covers chili tasting, hot dogs, and cornbread. Proceeds from the event will go to Paw Support Rescue.
The Khris Mapp Project is accepting donations of new or gently used formal wear through March 1. The group seeks dresses, suits, shoes, and ties to help students attend school events without financial barriers. Monetary donations are also available. Donors can arrange pickups by calling Khris Mapp at 313-721-8456.
Medicare Open Enrollment runs through Dec. 7. The AgeWays MI Options Medicare Assistance Program is offering free, one-on-one counseling appointments during this window. Certified counselors will help beneficiaries compare plan options and understand coverage details. Appointments can be scheduled by calling 800-852-7795.
Several social and educational events are scheduled for mid-November. The Shelby Gardeners Club will host food safety instructor Sophia Zollner for a canning workshop at Shadbush Nature Center in Shelby Township at 1 p.m. on Nov. 12. Seats are limited, and attendees are asked to arrive by 12:45 p.m. A $5 fee supports the club's educational programs.
In Harper Woods, Northeastern Toastmasters meets at 6:45 p.m. on the second and fourth Mondays of the month at Wayne County Community College. In Roseville, the Forgotten Harvest Mobile Food Pantry operates biweekly on Mondays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 18330 Eastland Street. The service is first-come, first-served and requires no registration or identification.
The Packard Proving Grounds in Shelby Township hosts a speaker series on Nov. 15 at 1 p.m. The session, titled From Tuskegee to Detroit, explores aviation history. Admission is free for members and $5 for non-members. A wedding garage sale is scheduled for Nov. 22 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the same location.
