Children's Leukemia Foundation of Michigan hosts culinary and wine fundraiser

White Lake Chef James Rigato, executive chef at The Root Restaurant and Bar, is one of the chefs who will be providing his cuisine today at the CRUSH Birmingham Wine and Food Classic fundraiser for Children's Leukemia Foundation of Michigan.

Weekend Planner: Bowl-A-Thon, Holiday Artist Market, Euchre Tourney, 'Birdie Day' and 'Honk!' The Musical

Here's a look at what's happening around town this weekend.

1. LAKELAND TOYS FOR TOTS BOWL-A-THON FUNDRAISER Where: Century Bowl, 7345 Highland Road, Waterford When: noon-3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 20 Cost: $20 minimum donation to participate Why go: Help Lakeland High School raise funds for its annual December Toys for Tots party for handicapped children in Oakland County 2. ARTS AND GREENS HOLIDAY ARTIST MARKET Where: Bogie Lake Greenhouses, Inc., 1525 Bogie Lake Rd, White Lake When: 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 18, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 20 Cost: Free admission and parking; cost is $10 to take part in Empty Bowls fundraiser for Community Sharing Friday night (includes light soup and bread supper as well as a handmade bowl) Why go: Purchase local gifts from …

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Weekend Countdown: Euchre Tourney Supports Lakeland Athletic Boosters

Bringing you the latest and greatest for the weekend in White Lake and the surrounding area.

Our pick for today: Lakeland Boosters' Euchre Tourney Where: VFW Post 9914, 3200 Duck Lake Road, Highland When: check-in at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19; play starts promptly at 7:30 p.m. Cost:  $20 per person or $35 per couple; be sure to call Lori at 248-760-6207 or email her at lrohde@usatoday.com to let her know in advance you'll be coming and pay at the door Why go:  Support local athletics and have a great time competing for prizes and noshing on snacks (but be sure to bring your own beverages; there's no cash bar). Come back to White Lake Patch tomorrow for more weekend-things-to-do options. Or, visit our Events guide here.

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Weekend Planner: Enjoy Nature, Family Fun, Beautiful Bows and Shakespeare Spoofs

Here's a look at what's happening around town this weekend.

1. MAGNIFICENT MOON Where: Indian Springs Metropark Environmental Discovery Center When: 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12 Cost: $3 for program and $5 park admission unless you have annual pass; must pre-register at 248-625-7280 Why go: Learn about our Earth’s companion through activities and legends in this program designed for kids from third grade up; event includes constructing a moon finder and a star clock. 2.  FAMILY FUN NIGHT Where: Milford High School, 2380 S. Milford Road, Highland, MI When: 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 11 Cost:  Free Why go: Enjoy physical education skills and fitness stations, recreation and education demos, free giveaways, a dive-in movie in the pool, and more! 3. THE COMPLETE WORKS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE (ABRIDGED) Where: …

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Weekend Countdown: Keepsake Art and Craft Show

Bringing you the latest and greatest for the weekend in White Lake and the surrounding area.

Our pick for today: Keepsake Art and Craft Show Where: Milford High School, 2380 S. Milford Road, Highland When: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5 Cost: $2; however children under age 12 are admitted free of charge Why go: This event features more than 100 quality vendors; plus, all proceeds support Huron Valley programming Come back to White Lake Patch tomorrow for more weekend-things-to-do options. Or, visit our Events guide here.

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Weekend Countdown: Masquerade Dance

Bringing you the latest and greatest for the weekend in White Lake and the surrounding area.

Our pick for today: Masquerade Dance Where: Hartland Middle School at Ore Creek, 3250 Hartland Rd, Hartland, MI When: 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29 Cost: $5 per person at the door Why go: This dance for students in seventh grade and up, includes swing dance instruction as well as theme-related attractions/activities and benefits The Dance Project and Hartland Forensics Boosters. Come back to White Lake Patch tomorrow for more weekend-things-to-do options. Or, visit our Events guide here.  

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Weekend Countdown: 'Wicked' Run/Walk Supports LHS Cross Country

Bringing you the latest and greatest for the weekend in White Lake and the surrounding area.

Our pick for today: 'Wicked 5K Walk/Run and 1-Mile Fun Run' Come back to White Lake Patch tomorrow for more weekend-things-to-do options. Or, visit our Events guide here.

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Weekend Countdown: 'Zombie Walk' to Help Gleaners

Bringing you the latest and greatest for the weekend in White Lake and the surrounding area.

Our pick for today: 'Zombie Walk' Come back to White Lake Patch tomorrow for more weekend-things-to-do options. Or, visit our Events guide here.

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Get Out: Fibers, Fundraising, and Easter Eggs

Here's our list. What's on yours?

It’s Thursday and you’ve got no idea what you’ll do for the weekend. Don't worry: Patch is coming to the rescue. We’ve got the best bets for your done-work-outta-here time. Check out our picks for this weekend: 1. Fascination With Fibers Opening Reception and Sale Where/when: Huron Valley Council for the Arts, Highland/7-9 p.m. Friday Why go: See all the creative things that can be made of various types of fiber, many of which are crafted by local artists, including members of Black Sheep Weavers’ Fiber Guild in Hartland. Pricing: Free, including light refreshments (donations accepted to cover cost of wine and other beverages) 2. Watching for Woodcocks Where/when: Kensington Metropark/7:30 p.m. Friday Why go: Enjoy the outdoors while …

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