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The Highlands of Harbor Springs Continues Renovation of Donald Ross Memorial Field
As part of a multi-year transformation effort to renovate the North Michigan Donald Ross Memorial at The Highlands in Harbor Springs, another 4 renovated holes are now open. This 18-hole course is a recreation composed of vintage golf holes from iconic locations. which the father of golf course architecture in the United States designed in the early 20th century.
Newer completed holes include Hole 2 (No. 4 Plainfield Country Club), Hole 13 (No. 15 Seminole), Hole 15 (No. 11 Aronimink) and Hole 16 (No. 10 Pinehurst No. 2). it has now been renovated to Ross’ original designs, and more holes are expected to be renovated in the coming years.
Thirty-five years ago, BOYNE Golf founder Everett Kircher had a vision to create a new golf course exclusive at the time, one that paid homage to the golden age of ancient architecture and Ross courses. His vision is to recreate some of Ross’ iconic golf courses in his most productive courses east of the Mississippi River. The address features ancient interpretations of historic sites such as Seminole, Pinehurst No. 2, Oakland Hills, Oak Hill, Scioto, Detroit Golf Club, Aronimink, Wannamoisett, Plainfield, and Inverness. to name a few.
Next up will be the 10th hole, an interpretation of No. 14 at Royal Dornoch, where Ross grew up, was a superintendent and learned the industry from old Tom Morris. Paintings will begin in June and be completed by 2025.
Ray Hearn, a Michigan-based course architect and Donald Ross expert, was hired to oversee it. To read a DBBusiness article about Hearn, stop here.
To learn more about the Donald Ross Memorial and to receive more information about the individual holes being worked on, make a stop here.
Pennsylvania’s Axalta to acquire Brighton-based CoverFlexx Group
Philadelphia-based Axalta Coating Systems, which has a facility in Mount Clemens, has signed an agreement to acquire CoverFlexx Group in Brighton. The transaction is expected to close in the third quarter, subject to regulatory approval and standard final terms. The contract is disclosed.
CoverFlexx Group, a subsidiary of Transtar Holding Co. in Cleveland, specializes in the manufacture and distribution of coatings for automotive refinish and aftermarket applications. Brands under the CoverFlexx Group umbrella include Transtar Autobody Technologies, Pro Form and Aftermkt Armor products.
The CoverFlexx Group has more than 120 employees in production and product progression facilities located in Brighton and Milton, Ontario, Canada.
“Axalta is one of the world’s leading brands in commercial and final coatings,” said Ben DePompei, president of CoverFlexx Group. “Combining our brands and progression opportunities is exciting, and we look forward to joining their team and experiencing continued growth. “
Cepton in Troy Announces Engineering Contract with Koito
California-based Cepton Inc. , which has a center of excellence in Troy, has signed an engineering agreement with its long-term Tier 1 automotive partner and current shareholder, Koito Manufacturing Co. Ltd.
Under the terms of the agreement, Koito will provide Cepton with a total of $10 million in engineering facility fees for the quarter ended June 30, for a primary global OEM program that Cepton and Koito recently secured.
The agreement will drive Cepton’s customer-specific product progression and program execution efforts for its short-range lidar, which is expected to be implemented in the OEM program discussed above, as well as through several other OEM consumers to enable Level Four autonomous driving capabilities, For example. whether in on-road or off-road use cases.
Detroit Pistons to host Sneaker Grab on June 1
The Detroit Pistons will host a Sneaker Grab event through Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Honey event at 3 p. m. at 7 p. m. on June 1 at the Henry Ford Detroit Pistons Performance Center in Modtown, Detroit.
A variety of vendors will be in attendance, including streetwear and vintage sneaker vendors, giving sneaker lovers the opportunity to buy, trade, and sell sneakers. New to this year’s Sneaker Grab, Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Honey will provide sneaker cleaning to all attendees and supply traditional shoe bags while supplies last. The occasion will also feature food trucks, photo shoots and award ceremonies.
Tickets are available and can be purchased for $30 by visiting pistons. com/sneaker-grab. All price tickets for Sneaker Grab come with admission to the event and a priced ticket for a 2024-25 Pistons game and a priced price. ticket for a 2024-25 Motor City Cruise game. Local sneaker and streetwear vendors interested in participating in the occasion can also apply by visiting here.
U-Haul Offers 30 Days of Free Storage to Help with Michigan Tornado Recovery
U-Haul is providing 30 days of free garage and U-Box box garage to citizens affected by the tornadoes that ravaged several counties in southern Michigan last week, leaving extensive damage.
The effect of those storms was felt in Kalamazoo, St. Louis and São Paulo counties. John’s and St. John’s. Joseph, Branch and Cass, among other areas. Many of those affected are now facing significant damage to their homes, businesses and property.
Access to dry, safe garage rooms and portable U-Haul garage boxes is critical for communities during the cleanup process after a natural disaster.
The free 30-day offer from be be applies to new self-garage and U-Box rentals and is subject to availability. The U-Box be be offer is limited to the on-site garage at U-Haul services (does not come with residential delivery or pickup).
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Ride 2 End Suicide will take place on May 18 at Stoney Creek Metropark, Macomb Orchard Trail
Common Ground is managing this year’s motorcycle ride fundraiser for awareness, prevention, education, and support for suicide survivors.
Ride 2 End Suicide is a paved trail through Stony Creek Metropark and Macomb Orchard Trail.
The event will take place from 8:00 a. m. to noon on May 18. All levels of runners are welcome. The point is at the Capital Banquet Center at 31 Mile in Washington Township, Michigan. The registration fee is $40 as per the rider.
For more details and to register, visit ride2endsuicide. com. A virtual trip is an option.
Proceeds from this year’s occasion will be donated to Common Ground, a nonprofit crisis intervention in Oakland County.
Big Brothers Big Sisters Present Grow a Breakfast on May 21
The Birmingham-based Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southeast Michigan (BBBSSEM) are making plans for their Grow A Little Breakfast on May 21 at 8 a. m. at Birmingham Community House (380 S. Bates St. ).
This free event aims to shine a light on the transformative force of mentoring for young people and the importance of the small (and big) moments in our lives.
Grow A Little Breakfast is a fundraiser and friends event to learn more about BBBSSEM and how businesses, individuals, and organizations can get involved in our mission: to create one-on-one mentoring relationships that ignite the strength and promise of youth. . !
The event’s keynote speaker, Sherisse Butler, Senior Vice President and Executive Director of City Year, will speak about the importance of mentorship in shaping the future of our youth.
Flint Institute of Arts Museum’s New Exhibit Showcases Cultural Gems
The Flint Institute of Arts School of Art hopes to dazzle with a new exhibition titled Meditations on Gold: South Asian Jewelry, on view from May 16 to February 2, 2025 at the Ann K. Walch-Chan Gallery.
From prehistoric necklaces made from shells and bones to cool ornaments made of gold and precious stones, from the beginning, jewelry has had many functions; constituting cultural beliefs, implying prestige and wealth, serving as a fashion statement, serving for devotional purposes, symbolizing relationships and rites of passage, serving as a type of currency and legacy connecting families to their heritage, or in some cases bearer instances.
With its own mines producing gold, diamonds, and many other valuable and semi-valued stones, India has been a colorful hub for wearable arts for centuries. Whether it’s an opulent creation covering a giant component of the frame or an undeniable charm worn around the neck with cotton thread, each and every detail comprises vital cultural connections.
The exhibition, co-curated by FIA curators and Usha Balakrishnan, will include jewellery worn for religious, ceremonial and religious purposes. And as each and every detail of jewelry design in India is intentional, the importance of patterns from the natural and spiritual world will be considered. You’ll also explore why materials, such as gold and pearls, are deeply symbolic and how they’re used to create meaning beyond aesthetics.
Prior to the gallery’s opening, a lecture through the Kommareddi family with guest speaker Balakrishnan on May 16 at 6 p. m. at the FIA Theatre. Titled “Adorning Oneself: Symbolism and Personal Identity,” the convention will delve into the rich tapestry of Indian history and culture through the lens of personal adornment. It delineates the complex dating between jewelry, clothing, and the expression of the personal. identity, social hierarchy, and religious trust systems that have flourished since time immemorial in the Indian subcontinent. Admission to the convention is free and open to the public upon registration here.
Gameday Men’s Health Expands in Bloomfield Hills
Gameday Men’s Health, a medical center specializing in restoring men’s energy through personalized testosterone replacement remedy and erectile disorder therapy, has opened a new branch in Bloomfield Hills.
Located at 10 W. Square Lake Road, Ste. 107 in Bloomfield Hills, Gameday Men’s Health Birmingham/Bloomfield is helping address those considerations about low testosterone and erectile dysfunction.
Gameday Men’s Health uses only one hundred percent bio-testosterone, which is molecularly equal to what the patient’s body generates from herbs. Unlike artificial hormones, bio-same hormones are identified throughout the body, resulting in better and more effective results. The clinic says it believes to support the body’s natural processes to promote optimal hormonal balance and overall well-being.
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The state’s best taco trucks will descend on Royal Oak July 4-7
The Royal Oak Taco Fest returns for the third time July 4-7 and features dishes from more than 50 of Michigan’s most productive taco trucks, taquerias and restaurants. With hours of free entertainment and expanded activities in the children’s area, anything for everyone.
This year’s sensational food truck lineup promises a variety of flavors and offerings to delight everyone’s taste buds. Attendees can enjoy the original Mexican cuisine of Mezcal, which combines classic flavors with influences from all over Mexico; delicious tacos, burritos, quesadillas and tortas from the famous Real Taco Express; Galindo’s, known for serving some of the tastiest tacos and original Mexican dishes that come straight from the heart; delicious street taco flavors from Cuernos Chuecos; exquisite lobster quesadillas, tacos and more from Cousins Maine Lobster; and the unmissable Drunken Rooster, which offers its tasty Mexican street corn. The full list of food trucks will be announced in the coming weeks.
With licenses approved by the state of Michigan and local authorities, JARS Cannabis will offer an exclusive experience. Available to all Taco Fest attendees 21 and older, the experience will take place in a designated area separate from all family activities and food vendors, ensuring a fun environment for all.
The Royal Oak Taco Fest will also feature more than 50 local entertainment artists from the metro Detroit area on five stages, showcasing a wide variety of music genres, adding rock, rock and music.
Centennial Commons will host the Kids Zone, which will offer a greater diversity of free activities, from inflatable games to interesting arts and crafts, facial portrait stations and more. New this year will be a treetop circuit designed for both seasoned adventurers and amateur explorers.
Advance tickets for the Royal Oak Taco Fest are available here.
Macomb Community College Foundation Recognizes Donor Impact
The Macomb Community College Foundation identified donors whose contributions fund scholarships and the program budget that help scholars and their good fortune at the 2024 Donor and Scholar Celebration on May 1 at the Lorenzo Cultural Center on the school’s central campus in Clinton Township.
The event was attended by approximately 175 donors, academics and school representatives.
More than $470,000 in scholarships were awarded to approximately 680 Macomb Fellows during the last fiscal year, from July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2023. In addition to scholarship programs, grassroots contributions also help program funds, adding arts and culture, which advance the university’s project to reshape lives and communities through the strength of education, enrichment, and economic development.
The new scholarships and program budget announced at the luncheon include:
Andrew “Drew” Garcia Information Technology Memorial Endowed Programs and Scholarships Fund, established through Devon and Lauren Glass in memory of Macomb alumnus Andrew Garcia. These budgets provide monetary assistance to scholars enrolled in a data generation program.
The Food for Thought Student Pantry Endowed program, created through Mark Nuytten and Donna Domanke-Nuytten for the Macomb Student Food Pantry, which supplies non-perishable food to students and their families affected by monetary hardship.
Fox Elementary School Endowed Scholarship, established in honor of Sue O’Brien, Brenda Shepherd and Debbie Gilletti for their determination towards their students. Those who attended Fox Elementary School are eligible for this scholarship to achieve their educational and career goals.
Gjon Gjonaj Electrician Program Fund, established in memory of Gjon Gjonai for Macomb Electricians Program scholars.
Medical Assisting Program Fund, created through Cornerstone Medical Group to prepare scholars with the qualifications and talents needed to help physicians and providers offer advantages to patients.
The Pearson Family Foundation Scholarship and Second Chance Scholarship, established through the Pearson Family Foundation for the good fortune and perseverance of Macomb Community College scholars. The General Scholarship is for all scholars, adding new scholars from top schools and those in painting and ongoing educational programs. The Second Chance Scholarship is designed in particular to assist adult learners returning to Macomb to complete their degrees or certificates.
Warren Woods Class of 1973 Endowed Legacy Scholarship, established through the Warren Woods Class of 1973 to leave a legacy and assist Warren Woods Public Schools scholars who wish to further their education.
William Boyke and Susan Dillon Memorial Arts Scholarship, established in memory of William “Bill” Boyke and his beloved daughter, Susan Dillon. This scholarship will provide monetary aid to scholars reading art and design at Macomb Community College.
Robert and Annie Zandany Memorial Scholarship Fund, created in memory of Robert and Annie Zandany to cover all educational expenses of scholars pursuing studies in the field of automobiles.