BIRTHDAY

The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit will be turning 170, and they are celebrating with a huge block party that everyone is invited to.

It’s your birthday (at some point), and we want to help you celebrate!

Birthdays come around only once a year, so make the most out of it by getting the freebies that come with it.

It can be hard to find the perfect gift to celebrate a special occasion but now two sisters-in-law from Canton are adding another option with their colorful balloon and basket creations.

It’s not every day that you turn 100, and World War II veteran Tom Rice wanted to make sure his 100th birthday was unforgettable.

It’s difficult to wrap your head around how much the world has changed over the course of Bonita’s life.

Spice up your summer picnic with a personalized experience

For the second year in a row, 7-Eleven is changing how they dole out free Slurpees in celebration of their birthday due to the pandemic.

Bundled packages Michigan-made products into gift boxes for any occasion

If your birthday, so have some free food!

Lorraine Blanck, the president of Wallside Windows, will be turning 100 years old on May 13.

TRENTON, Mich. – Last year, a family had to find a way to safely celebrate a grandmother’s 99th birthday during the coronavirus outbreak. READ: Family finds way to safely celebrate grandmother’s 99th birthday despite coronavirus outbreakThey sang to her from the front yard, safely social distanced. So they took their 2020 birthday plans and expanded them for 2021. The family asked the community to send her birthday cards and she has received more than 80. RELATED: Family plans COVID-safe 100th birthday for Trenton grandmother, asks community to send cards

TRENTON, Mich. – Last year, a family had to find a way to safely celebrate a grandmother’s 99th birthday despite the coronavirus outbreak. READ: Family finds way to safely celebrate grandmother’s 99th birthday despite coronavirus outbreakLast March, Mary Mikola’s family put on the best 99th birthday celebration they could. We hold the side of this board up and write what we’re trying to say to her through the window,” Mikola’s granddaughter Terrie Derupa said. Those are the reasons why Mikola’s family plans to celebrate her 100th birthday on March 20 in a big way -- while still being as safe as possible. If you want to send a card to Mary Mikola for her 100th birthday you can send it to the following address:

A Metro Detroit woman turned 100 Sunday shortly after she had beaten coronavirus. For her 100th birthday, Stargell knew he had to make it special. “I had to be very careful about going down to the nursing home with this stuff going around,” Stargell said. “I wanted to do something big because reaching 100 is huge,” said Molina Healthcare senior engagement specialist Elizabeth Crenshaw. “It was terrifying because the time that she got it, I had been very very careful,” Stargell said.

DETROIT The Detroit Police Department took part in making sure a Korean war veteran had a very special 85th birthday. You be kind to people and theyll be kind to you, he said. She said shes never heard him say anything negative about anybody. Many people came out to mark the occasion, driving by in their cars and honking to celebrate. READ: More community reportsWatch the full report above

RIVER ROUGE, Mich. River Rouge celebrated the 100th birthday of a woman who is living through the second global pandemic of her lifetime. Five years ago, Dora Smith earned her high school diploma at 95 years old. While she expected to have a few people drive by, she didnt expect to hear the sirens and honking horns that made their way down Chestnut Street in River Rouge. The celebration included the mayors of River Rouge and Ecorse -- her former city. Now that shes reached her goals of getting her high school diploma and reaching 100 years old, Smith talked about whats next.

ROYAL OAK, Mich. – People in Royal Oak came together to help a woman celebrate her 104th birthday. The woman’s neighbors wanted to make her day extra special, which can be difficult amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. But they go the word out and the response was overwhelming. Click here for more community reportsWatch the video above for the full story

Royal Oak community helps woman celebrate 104th birthdayPublished: July 7, 2020, 11:25 pmPeople in Royal Oak came together to help a woman celebrate her 104th birthday.

WEST BLOOMFIELD, Mich. – Rachel Fox celebrated her 105th birthday on Thursday after surviving coronavirus (COVID-19). “Thank God for what you have -- don’t worry about tomorrow,” she said. Fox is described as a wonderful, carefree, living woman. She takes on life like it’s another exciting day. Watch the video above for the full story.

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The stay at home order has unfortunately canceled big and small life events like children’s birthday parties. Katy Werely of Mini Picassos in Harper Woods joined Jason Carr via Skype. Katy is sort of an expert at throwing fun and creative birthday parties. Her studio hosts all kinds of events including birthday parties. Watch the video to see how these crafts work and to see how Katy can keep your kids entertained even when it’s not their birthday.

There should have been a big party with hugs and kisses to celebrate Mary Mikola’s near-century on this earth. “Since we can’t be with her, we made signs and we are going to the lawn outside her assisted living center and we are going to sing her Happy Birthday,” Derupa said. “All of her great grandchildren are here and two of her grandchildren and all of their spouses are here,” Mary’s great granddaughter, Brittany said. Inside, the aides at the Cunningham Trenton Senior Assisted Living center guided Mary to the big picture window out front. As the family started to sing Happy Birthday, you could see the emotion on both sides of the glass.

Family finds way to safely celebrate grandmother’s 99th birthday despite coronavirus outbreakPublished: March 20, 2020, 6:23 pmThis was not how it was supposed to go. There should have been a big party with hugs and kisses to celebrate Mary Mikola’s near-century on this earth.

With the Sunshine Awards, you could be featured on TV on Local 4 News Today (4:30 to 7:00 a.m.). It’s always nice to surprise someone special or submit your own name and watch to see if it’s announced. If there’s a birthday or anniversary you’d like announced on Local 4 News Today, here’s how to submit it:On ClickOnDetroit.com under the category “Features” go to “Sunshine Awards.” Or, you can just CLICK HERE. Make sure to fill out the form and click the submit button.

SOUTHFIELD, Mich. – A Metro Detroit woman is turning 110 years old and she’s celebrating with a weekend of parties all around town. There aren’t many people who can cuddle with their great, great grandchild, but for Holden it’s love that’s been her secret to longevity. She remembers her love of children, love of the Lord and love of life as she celebrates her 110th birthday. Holden was born in 1910, while William Howard Taft was in his second year as president. Holden has one son, two grandchildren, three great grandchildren and six great, great, great grandchildren.

Michigan woman celebrates 110th birthday with weekend of partiesPublished: January 31, 2020, 4:19 pmA Metro Detroit woman is turning 110 years old and she’s celebrating with a weekend of parties all around town.