Your Guide to New Year's Eve Events in Metro Detroit
Here are more than two dozen dinners, parties and other events happening on the last night of the year.
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Wyandotte City Offices Will Be Closed Monday, Tuesday
City offices will be closed Monday and Tuesday in observance of the New Year's holiday.
City offices will be closed Monday and Tuesday in observance of New Year's. They will reopen Wednesday with normal business hours. Trash collection will also resume Wednesday, after taking Tuesday off. There will be a one-day delay next week in trash collection due to the holiday. Monday's City Council meeting also has been postponed. The next meeting will take place at 7 p.m. Jan. 7 on the second floor of the old City Hall.
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Thursday, December 27, 2012
Your Guide to New Year's Eve Events in Metro Detroit
Here are more than two dozen dinners, parties and other events happening on the last night of the year.
From dancing and dinners to champagne toasts and late-night coney bars, there's lots happening on the last night of 2012 in southeast Michigan. Here's a roundup of events; add yours to the comments section. Portofino will be rocking out on NYE. Premium bar, surf and turf entree, delectable desserts, and a rockin' DJ will fill the night. All-inclusive for $65. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Ring in the New Year at Biddle Hall. Music, food and spirits. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., with dinner at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $50 and must be reserved in advance at 734-282-5230. Champagne Explosion at Adoba Hotel Dearborn/Detroit. Music and DJs, party favors, buffet and bottle service, plus room rate deals. $85-$135 with VIP options. 600 Town …
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Wednesday, December 26, 2012
Mariah Carey, Jimmy Fallon Turn Up the Christmas Spirit: What's Your Favorite Song for the Holidays?
We've put together a list of our top 10. Now we want to know what puts you in the spirit.
You're not a true superstar in the world of music until you've made it big with a holiday classic. Who can forget Bing Crosby and David Bowie's Peace on Earth/The Little Drummer Boy. Dean Martin had a hit with Let it Snow. And more recently, Mariah Carey's All I Want for Christmas is You seems like it's everywhere. We've put together a list of our Top 10 favorites this holiday season, but what we really want to know is what's yours. Don't see your favorite? Feel free to add a Youtube clip by clicking on the UPLOAD PHOTOS AND VIDEOS button at the top of this article. You also can tell us about your favorite in the comments section below.
Stores Have Varied Return Policies For Those Unwanted Gifts
Stores will be swamped with returns in the days following Christmas.
Christmas is over and traffic at the stores will die down, right? Wrong. Now it's time for all of those unwanted holiday gifts to get returned. To make your life a little bit easier, here are the return policies for some of the area's largest big box retailers: Macy's Macy's items can be returned at any location. If you have a voucher, you can return items in original form at any time. If you don't have a proof of purchase, you can get store credit at the item's lowest selling price within the last 180 days. Click here for more information. Walmart Walmart has changed its policy to accommodate the holiday shoppers. If there is a limited number of days an item can be returned such as with TVs and computers, if the item was bought between …
Where Has That Crazy Elf Been in Wyandotte?
Our Patch Elf on the Shelf has gotten ahold of our computer and now wants to know what his buddy elves are up to. Share your photos here!
Tuesday, December 25, 2012
Wyandotte Choir Sings in the Holiday Season
Members of the St. Joseph Catholic Church choir perform 'Gaudate Rejoice.'
Members of the St. Joseph Catholic Church choir perform 'Gaudate Rejoice' for its 2012 Christmas concert. Local photographer Anthony DeCuir captured part of the performance on video. The show included: Sopranos Noreen DeCuir Jan Leonard Maria Pawlowski Noreen Pepke Marlene Perok Jacqui Rico Altos Paula Friedrich Jackie Hector Marion Lekity Mary Look Shirley McKinnon Jackie Olson Betty Scheidel Tenors Joe Bozzo Roy Duhadway Brian Forintos Chris Utz Basses BJ Tyrybon Larry Welsch Special thanks to: The Rev. Michael Cremin-Pastor Rev. Linus Kinyua-Associate Pastor Cass Pawlowski-Music Director Paula Friedrich-Choir Leader Maria Powlowski-Trumpet Mike Piesik-Guitar Jacqui Rico-Flute
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Jews, Muslims Volunteer on Christmas to Give Christians a Break
This year's Mitzvah Day is so popular that there is a wait list for volunteers.
Mitzvah Day is when hundreds of volunteers from metro Detroit pitch in to make Christmas a brighter day for their neighbors and community members. Organized by the Jewish Community Relations Council, Mitzvah Day started about 20 years ago, said co-chair Micki Grossman of Farmington Hills. She said it started with the idea of volunteering around the community every month at places like nursing homes and hospitals. "Then someone came up with the idea that on Christmas Day, as Jewish people, we don't have anything to do," said Grossman, who has been co-chair of Mitzvah Day for six or seven years and before that a volunteer and site coordinator. Mitzvah literally means commandment, so volunteers see this as a way to fulfill their obligation …
Sunday, December 23, 2012
'Twas the Night Before Christmas -- Wyandotte Style
Wyandotte residents and workers help recite the popular Christmas poem.
Wyandotte's Anthony DeCuir took to the streets of Wyandotte to record a localized version of the popular Christmas poem, 'Twas the Night Before Christmas. Watch above as Wyandotte residents and workers help recite the holiday favorite. Mayor Joseph Peterson kicks things off and gives it a Wyandotte flare. Do you know someone included in the video? In the comment section below, tell us his or her name and affiliation, along with the minute mark when he or she appears.
Monday, December 17, 2012
Patch Readers Adopt 45 Children for the Holidays
More than 50 bags of toys, clothing and canned goods were delivered Friday to the Salvation Army in Wyandotte.
Thanks to our generous readers, Wyandotte Patch was able to deliver more than 50 bags of toys, clothing and canned goods to the Salvation Army on Friday. Patch readers sponsored 45 children through the Salvation Army Angel Tree Program, which connects needy Downriver families with presents for children ages newborn to 14. Several readers adopted multiple children. Tongue's Protein Bar and Chill Lounge served as the official drop-off point for the volunteer drive. On behalf of everyone involved, we'd like to extend our heartfelt thanks to those who donated to the Wyandotte Patch/Salvation Army Angel Tree Program: We asked our readers to tell us why they chose to get involved with the project. Here are some of the responses: Jenna Smith: The…
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Michael Cripe
11:47 am on Monday, December 17, 2012
A big heart felt thank you to the Patch and to those who participated in this effort. I know what you have done has made a difference because I get to see the smiles, sometimes tears and hear the thanks of parents (who would not have had anything for their children this Christmas) as they receive the gifts you have provided. May God bless you all and have a Merry Christmas indeed! Blessings … more ›
Colleen A. Keehn
10:21 am on Monday, December 17, 2012
What a great rendition of the Night Before Christmas! Thanks to all who participated and Merry Christmas Wyandotte!! more ›