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Ellyce Field: Parade, DIA activities, 'Star Wars' concert pack holiday weekend

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 10:12:00 EST

After the turkey day festivities, there is still a lot of fun to be had: Parade Day in Grosse Pointe on Friday, the DIA has plenty of kid-friendly exhibits and activities and check out "Star Wars" in concert on Saturday at The Palace.

Chuck Bennett: Wine auction benefits CCS students

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 01:00:00 EST

This year's Detroit International Wine Auction raised more than $1 million to support undergraduate student scholarships and community outreach programs for the College for Creative Studies.

Jeanne Phillips: Wife can't convince husband to tighten his loose lips

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 12:47:00 EST

Dear Abby: Our family has had a difficult year. We have gone from one drama or trauma to another, but have always managed.

Pet of the Week: Deuce the dachshund

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 01:00:00 EST

Pet: Meet Deuce, a delightful 5-year-old, 16-pound dachshund who is looking for a loving family. Deuce is a quiet, gentle and loving little guy who enjoys going for walks. He's a bit shy at first, but in no time, you'll have a new best buddy.

Neal Rubin: Ultimate winners of Goodfellows' doll contest are kids

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 01:37:00 EST

Next month, the Goodfellows will distribute gift cartons to 36,000 needy kids in Detroit, Hamtramck and Highland Park. About 13,000 of them will contain dolls and another 900, targeted at 4-year-old boys, will hold teddy bears.

Clowns welcome holiday travelers at Metro Airport

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 12:57:00 EST

Traveling during the holidays is no laughing matter. If the crowds and lines don't drive you crazy, the security checkpoints and hidden fees will.

U-M teddy bears aid family fund

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 01:00:00 EST

Help comfort young patients by donating a teddy bear dressed in an "M GO BLUE for Mott" T-shirt as part of the Gift of a Bear Program. Proceeds also will benefit the Family Hope Fund, which provides help to families in need at a challenging time in their lives.

Fall classic

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 01:00:00 EST

A camel-colored coat may sound bland, but it could be just the thing to spice up a cool-weather wardrobe.

Yarn Over: Use leftover yarn for toys

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 01:00:00 EST

No matter what you knit, it's nearly impossible not to have yarn left over -- yarn that never seems to get used.

Come all ye thrifty for holiday shopping

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 12:57:00 EST

Time for a little retail tough love: There are less than 30 shopping days until Christmas.