MSU's annual Hanami Spring Picnic

Join in on the spring celebration of the blossoming cherry trees at Tollgate Farm & Education Center this Sunday, May 5th from 11 - 3. Tickets are $10 a person. Pre-registration is required by Saturday, May 4th. Register at www.canr.msu.edu/events/hanami-spring-picnic

Utica Puppy Parade

The annual Utica Puppy Parade celebrates the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals month. Free to the public, bringing animal safety awareness.

Temporary Shelters For Human Trafficking Victims

Architectural Firm Fusco Shaffer and Pappas (FSP) in Ferndale, has a long history of helping non-profits, recently completed a renovation at Vista Maria In Dearborn - a safe haven for women who have escaped human trafficking. The psychology behind the renovation is fascinating. As FSP worked with Vista Maria to provide a center to care for women who had escaped human trafficking, they designed the space to have enough security for residents to feel safe yet not feel like it was a prison. Over the years FSP has learned that to help people heal, “you want to create a sense of family and place and try not to make it feel like an institution,”

Autism Mama's Crew

Autism Mama's Crew was created to give parents of autistic children a safe space to discuss and learn more about autism.

Welcome Solomon

Solomon enjoys watching Animal House and now he's a part of it!

Welcome Charlie

Charlie the Tabby likes to sit on everything in sight, including the TV