MORENCI — The Kiwanis Club of Morenci will bring holiday cheer to the community on Saturday, Dec. 6, with the annual Lighted Holiday Parade, Visit with Santa, and Community Tree Lighting Ceremony at Wakefield Park.
Things to Do
Architectural gems of southern Michigan
ADRIAN — Southern Michigan is full of little-known architectural treasures. Spotlighting those treasures was local author Paul Plassman’s goal when he published “Southern Michigan’s Castles, Churches and Courthouses,” a 400-page book profiling many of the region’s most beautiful and significant pieces of architecture.
Plassman, a native of Medina Township, will be the guest speaker for the October installment of the Weber Retreat and Conference Center’s “Lunch and Learn” series. He will discuss some of the amazing but often overlooked treasures that can be found throughout the towns and countrysides of southern Michigan.
Fayette Opera House kicks off 2025-26 season
FAYETTE, Ohio — A wide range of programming, from country and gospel music to silent films to a reed organ concert, is on tap for the Fayette Opera House’s upcoming events.
“We try to keep it family friendly and entertaining,” Tina Snider, the opera house’s programming director, said. “I just try to keep a variety of things coming in here.”
Fall Fest returning to downtown Morenci on Oct. 4
MORENCI — The Morenci Fall Fest, hosted by the Downtown Development Authority, is back for its fourth year.
This year’s event is larger than before, stretching across all of Main Street from Summit to Baker, and along North Street from Main to Locust.
The free autumn celebration takes place on Saturday, Oct. 4, from 4-11 p.m.
Morenci’s Labor Day Bridge Walk returns
MORENCI — The Mackinac Bridge may have the most famous Labor Day bridge walk in the state, but Michigan’s southernmost city offers a bridge walk of its own.
Stair District Library to host show with magician Cameron Zvara
MORENCI — The Stair District Library will host a magic show with Cameron Zvara on Wednesday, Aug. 6, at 1 p.m.
Find local produce and much more at Old Orchard Point
FAIRFIELD TWP. — Old Orchard Point, a family-owned and community-oriented farming and retail market enterprise, is beginning its second season in business at 7062 S. Adrian Highway.
Student-led farmers market returning to Wakefield Park
MORENCI — On Saturday, May 17, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Wakefield Park will come alive with the energy of the Morenci Area School Farmers Market — a unique, student-led event highlighting entrepreneurship, creativity, and community collaboration.
This is the third year that Morenci science teacher Grace Gierucki has led the Small Business Farmers Market class for middle school and high school students at Morenci. She started the class both to give students valuable experience and to fill a community need.
Opera house closes season with Tommie Richardson and Back in Time bluegrass
FAYETTE, Ohio — The Fayette Opera House will close out its season on Saturday, May 17, with Tommie Richardson and Back in Time Bluegrass.
The concert is at 7 p.m. at the opera house, 105 E. Main St., Fayette.
Town & Country Festival is the final weekend in May
MORENCI — The annual Morenci Town & Country Festival will take place on the final weekend in May in Wakefield Park, featuring music, rides, games, and lots of entertainment for the whole family.