Send event information by email to [email protected]. List the time, date, location, cost and contact information. Submit announcements at least two weeks prior to the event.

Drive-thru Chicken Supper: At Willow United Methodist Church, 36925 Willow Road, New Boston, on Nov. 13 at 4:30 p.m. until sold out. Four pieces of chicken, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, dinner roll, dinner biscuit and choice of pie for $15. Call before 4 p.m. and order will be ready when you drive. Call 734-654-9020.

Free Lunches and Free Health Screenings: At Church of Resurrection, 27085 W Outer Drive, Ecorse, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., on the following dates: Nov. 27. Sponsored by WSU Health Mobile Unit and Free Lunch n Prayer Street Outreach (freelunchandprayer.org). General health screenings: Blood pressure, Diabetes, Cholesterol, Kidney function.COVID-19 PCR testing (3+ years old) for symptomatic individuals. (We do not offer routine screening). No appointment needed. ID not required *we do collect if available. Insurance not required *we do collect if available, however, you will not receive a co-pay for this event. Other Services that may be available: HIV testing (13+ years old, results within 20 minutes), Linkage to care and community resources. For more information, contact LaChelle Anderson (aka Sister Shelli) at 313 355 2746 or email [email protected]

Christmas Gift & Basket Sale: St. Paul United Church of Christ, 24158 Goddard Road, Taylor, (one block West of Telegraph). Friday, Dec. 6, from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.; Saturday Dec.7, from noon - 3 p.m.; and Sunday, Dec. 8 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Reasonably priced gifts for all ages. For more information, call 734-358-2909 or 734-740-0647.

Trip: Celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe with Cardinal Burke at the Shrine in La Crosse, Wisconsin; Dec. 11-14. Luxury motor coach departs from Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church (2609 Tenth St.), Wyandotte Wednesday, Dec.11. Spend two nights in La Crosse and attend the Solemn Mass of Consecration to complete the nine-month novena. On Friday, the pilgrimage continues to Holy Hill Carmelite Shrine in eastern Wisconsin overnight and returns on Saturday, Dec. 14. $175 deposit due with registration. Balance of $150 due Nov. 25. The flier with complete information is available at calltoholiness.com.

Pilgrimage: Dec. 11-14 to two Wisconsin shrines: Our Lady of Guadalupe in La Crosse and Holy Hill in Hubertus. Luxury motor coaches will depart from three metro Detroit locations: Sterling Heights, Wyandotte, and Grass Lake. Includes meeting and Feast Day Mass with Cardinal Raymond Burke and consecration for the novena.cardinalburke.com. $325 Registration due Nov. 10 covers all transportation, some meals and lodging. For complete details and registration form, email [email protected] visit CalltoHoliness.com or call 313-451-4659.

Rockwood Pantry: At Rockwood First Congregational Church, 22600 Mather Street Rockwood. The pantry is open on the last Thursday of every month from 4-6 pm. (No longer open on Mondays). We help those who are in need of food products, personal hygiene items, cleaning products as well as gently used clothing. For local assistance, participation opportunities or needed donations, call 734-379-3711 or checkout our website at fccrockwood.org

Sewing for Jesus: Come join us and help make dresses for girls in need worldwide. Even if you do not sew, you can come and cut bias tape that is sewn around the armhole of the dresses. We meet at Evangel Baptist Church, 16994 Telegraph, Taylor, MI on Mondays from 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Even if you can only come for a couple hours, we would love to see you. We also greatly appreciate donations of 100% cotton fabric, double wide bias tape, thread, lace and trim and monetary donations. For any questions, email Bev Breece at [email protected]

Sunday Church Service: First Congregational Church, 26250 E. Huron River Drive, Flat Rock at 10 a.m. Sunday School at 11:30 a.m., for adults and children. Community Meal (soup kitchen) every Wednesday of the Month. Doors open at 5 p.m. Meal served at 5:30 p.m. At the end of the meal toilet paper is given out (while supplies last). For more information, call 734-782-9444.

Crafters Welcome: Crafters meet every Thursday from 10-11:45 a.m. in the social hall of St. Cyprian Catholic Church on Pennsylvania Rd, Riverview. We knit, crochet and sew a variety of items such as hats and scarves for all ages, baby items, lap blankets, quilts, stuffed toys, dishcloths, and adult bibs just to name a few to donate to local groups who support those in need such at our veterans, soup kitchen clients, a local hospice and the homeless.

Mental Illness Support Group: For relatives and friends of the mentally Ill in the Downriver area meets the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church of Dearborn, 600 N. Brady, in Mitchell Hall. Another support group meets on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at the Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital's Rehabilitation Bldg. on the 2nd floor, room 232. Wear a mask and enter the hospital at the main entrance for a COVID-19 check. Then you will follow the letter A on the wall signs and take the Allen elevators to the 2nd floor. From the elevator exit, turn left and immediately right to follow the hallway to room 232. For information, call 313- 292-3324.

Community Meals at Southpoint Church: Free to go hot meal for those in need on the fourth Tuesday of each month, from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Southpoint Church 5699 Fort St., Trenton.

Sunday School: St. Stephen's Episcopal Church Youth, 2803 1st Street, Wyandotte, is hosting Sunday school for children grades pre-k through fifth every Sunday at 10 a.m. The Youth Group meets once a month for a community service project and Bible lesson for grades sixth through 12th. Face Masks are required until further notice in the St. Stephen's building. For more information, call 734-284-8777 or email [email protected].

Downriver Women's Social Group: Join some women at Rockwood First Congregational Church, 22600 Mather Street, on Thursdays,10 a.m. until roughly 1 p.m. for conversation and friendship. Some ring crafts to work on or board/card games to play. Some arrive late or leave early, some bring a sack lunch and eat together. No dues; No church affiliation required. We wear masks and come in through the side door. For more information, call Emily Dye at 248-478-3412.

Holy Hours with Exposition with Rosary, Divine Mercy Chaplet, and Benediction: Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus on the second Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. before the 7 p.m. Mass at Our Lady of the Scapular at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, Tenth Street and Superior Blvd., Wyandotte. Everyone is invited, not just Knights.

Food Pantry: Every Thursday DownRiver Church hosts an emergency food pantry for a one-day food supplement for individuals and families living in the DownRiver Communities. The pantry is open every Thursday between the hours of 10 a.m. and noon. Participants must bring their drivers license or state issued id to participate. DownRiver Church is located at 14400 Beech Daly, Taylor. For information, call the church office at 734-442-6100.

DownRiver Church Worship Service: Sundays at 10:30 a.m. DownRiver Church is located at 14400 Beech Daly (between Northline and Eureka) in Taylor. For questions email: [email protected] or call 734-442-6100.

Our Lady of the Scapular Parish: Masses are Saturday at 5 pm (livestreamed on Facebook and available on YouTube), Sunday at 9 am (Polish/English) and 11 am (English). Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday Masses are at 7 pm. Friday Mass is at 12 noon except First Friday when it is at 7 pm. The church is located at 976 Pope John Paul II Ave., Wyandotte. For more information, visit OurLadyoftheScapular.org or call 734-284-9135.

Celebrate Recovery: Celebrate Recovery is a 12-step, Biblical balanced recovery program that help people overcome hurts, hang-ups and habits; it is a Christ-centered program that uses Jesus' teachings to assist individuals to break from painful life issues and addictive behaviors in a safe, anonymous and confidential environment; the program is offered at 6 p.m. every Tuesday at Kirby Church, 2773 Will Carleton Road, Flat Rock; for more information, call 734-789-1260.

Christian Business Men's Connection: Luncheon that meets the third Monday of every month from noon to 1 p.m. at Ramsey's, in Trenton, 2747 Jefferson just north of West Road. Lunch, guest speakers, open discussions, non-denominational. Lunch is free for first time attendees. For more information, call John at 734-692-1421 or Milton at 734-675-8999.

Recharge: First United Methodist Church of Flat Rock, 28400 Evergreen, hosts Recharge at 6:30 p.m. the first, second and fourth Wednesdays and includes songs and a short uplifting message and a time of prayer; the evening is meant to help jump-start the rest of the week. For more information, 734-782-2565.

Service Times: Spirit of Truth Family Church holds its Sunday service at 11:30 a.m. at 3744 Carleton-Rockwood Road, South Rockwood, and at 6:30 p.m. Sundays and Wednesdays at 22144 North Huron River Drive, Rockwood.