Monday, December 24, 2012
Need a good laugh or have a photo with Santa that will give others a good laugh, upload to our photo gallery.
It's that time of year again when moms and dads dress their little ones up in their finest Sunday clothes and takes them to the mall to get their annual photo with Santa. The day begins fresh and happy for most parents, but ends sweaty and exhaustive for parents with little ones who are just downright frightened by the Jolly Old Soul in a red velvet suit and a long white beard. If you've captured that very moment where your child's terror-stricken eyes meet St. Nicholas, or Santa’s frustrated face behind your bored kids, or just a downright ridiculous family photo with Santa, share it with Patch. We're always looking to share a good laugh with our Patch community. You can upload photos directly to the Patch site. If you aren't quite sure …
Wednesday, December 5, 2012
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!
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Wednesday, December 5, 2012
Hi friends! I'm the Patch Elf on the Shelf. Call me Patchy. I've heard about more of my friends hanging around the area lately, and I wondered what they were up to. Could their families post pictures here on Patch to show me? I'd love to catch up with them. We all go back to Santa on Christmas Eve, but in the meantime, we'll be watching you! Cheers, Patchy the Elf
Tuesday, December 4, 2012
The Christmas spirit took over downtown New Baltimore.
Santa's magic spread across New Baltimore Monday night during the annual Christmas tree-lighting ceremony. Unseasonably warm December weather helped lure hundreds of holiday revelers to Washington Street for the event. John Dupray of Bay-Rama and Mayor Larry Smith spoke before the towering tree donated by resident Duane Breidert was lit. The New Baltimore Civic Club spruced up the Blue Spruce after raising money for updated decor, such as LED lights. Local students, many New Baltimore and Chesterfield Township residents, sang Christmas songs during the festivities. Flashing sirens from a New Baltimore fire truck signaled the arrival of St. Nick, to the children's merriment. After waving and greeting the crowd, Santa shuffled to the Parks …
Friday, November 23, 2012
The holiday season is upon us and so are the jolly events.
Ready to spread Christmas cheer? There are lots of holiday events in Chesterfield Township and New Baltimore for families and individuals to enjoy. Here's a roundup of some in town: Know of more holiday events, share them in our calendar.
Thursday, November 22, 2012
Ready, get set, go shopping! The bargain hunting starts early this year, so Patch has compiled the best big box discounts to give you a head start.
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Thursday, November 22, 2012
If you want the best Black Friday deals, you'll barely have enough time to gobble down your turkey; forget about your pumpkin pie. Stores are opening earlier than ever on Thanksgiving to grab Black Friday shoppers. Sign up for the St. Clair Shores Patch newsletter. Toys 'R Us, Walmart, Kmart and Sears open their doors at 8 p.m. on Thanksgiving. Target opens at 9 p.m. Many others open at midnight or very early Friday morning. Several stores are offering waves of doorbusters. Many also are advertising online deals, which include free shipping, and Black Friday prices all day Thanksgiving. The early start to Black Friday has even prompted some opponents to start petitions against the practice. Here's everything you need to know about Black …
Tuesday, November 20, 2012
The biggest bar night of the year is upon us Wednesday. Make sure to drive responsibly.
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Tuesday, November 20, 2012
Before Chesterfield and New Baltimore residents overload on turkey, mashed potatoes, corn and pumpkin pie, many of them will hit the bars for cocktails and beer. Thanksgiving Eve is known as the biggest bar night of the year and there are several options in town to select from. Among them are: Remember to drink responsibly, plan your transportation and decide on a designated driver before you go out. In New Baltimore and Chesterfield Township, police will have extra patrols for drunken drivers. Chesterfield Township police said they will also have extra patrols Thanksgiving night to ensure safety during early door-buster shopping deals. Did we miss your favorite haunt or are you a bar owner or manager with Thanksgiving Eve promotions? Add …
Thursday, November 15, 2012
View upcoming events at the historical museum in downtown New Baltimore.
Grand Pacific House Museum will host two popular annual events this December. The open house will be held from 3-6 p.m. Dec. 9. The museum will offer tours, tea, coffee and dessert. The event is free and open to the public. The open house is on the same day as the Jingle Bell Run, also in the city's downtown. For further more information, call Judy Stucky at 586-725-5249 or Rich Gonyeau at 586-725-2770. The candlelight walk will be held Dec. 14. The cost is $6 and includes wine, cheese, dessert and more. Museum doors open at 6:30. The walk begins at 7 p.m. Guests will be greeted by the New Baltimore Interfaith Choir on the museum steps. "The Candlelight Walk will feature local lore and ghost stories of New Baltimore and the Anchor Bay …
Looking for some holiday cheer within an hour's drive? We've got lights, Santas, parades and more happing in the greater Detroit area.
We combed our Patches for some great holiday events to put together this list of holiday happenings all over Southeast Michigan. Get out and have some festive fun! Holiday Lights Parade and tree-lighting ceremony: The festivities begin early in the day Dec. 1 with a petting zoo, carriage rides, etc., and go into the night with the tree-lighting after the parade, which begins at 5:30 p.m. Here’s a link to last year’s coverage: http://patch.com/A-pkHk Holiday Tree Lighting: 6 p.m. Nov. 21 at Shain Park. That is also the first day for the Santa House in Shain Park (lasts through Dec. 24), and the first day for carriage rides around the city (through Dec. 22). Magic of Birmingham: Shopping events takes place Dec. 8 and Dec. 15 at most downtown…
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
From Beaujolais Nouveau to Eiswein, there are a whole variety of wines to complement your Thanksgiving dinner.
Thanksgiving means turkey, stuffing, pumpkin pie and other great things to eat. All that good food deserves something good to drink. Fortunately, your local wine seller has plenty of options for Thanksgiving Day, including the ever popular Beaujolais Nouveau, which goes on shelves Thursday, a week before Thanksgiving “It’s a bottle to celebrate the harvest,” said Calvin Khemmoro of Merchant’s Fine Wine in Grosse Pointe Woods. The red wine, best served chilled, is young (about 6 weeks old) and does not age well. The price of a bottle of Beaujolais Nouveau ranges from $8.99-$12.99, Khemmoro said. “People look forward to it,” Khemmoro said. “It’s very fruit forward. It’s very dry.” But if Beaujolais Nouveau is not your style, Khemmoro …
Friday, November 9, 2012
The U.S. Postal Service has announced the dates for mailing holiday packages so they arrive by Christmas.
If you're planning to mail holiday packages to military, international or U.S. destinations, the U.S. Postal Service has announced the dates those packages must be in the mail to ensure delivery by Dec. 25. Here's what you need to know to get your packages to their destinations on time: Post Office Locations 23125 Greater Mack Shipping Deadlines Military Shipping Deadlines* Parcel Post service to all APO/FPO/DPO addresses is Nov. 13. Priority and First Class Mail must be sent by Dec. 3 to APO/FPO/DPO AE ZIP 093, and Dec. 10 to all other military addresses. *The deadline for Dec. 25 delivery to Africa and Central and South America is Dec. 3. For more details on military and international mailing, visit the USPS website.
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