You know what they say: One man's trash is another man's treasure. If you've ever wondered how to turn your "trash" into cash, you'll want to sign up for Wednesday's special eBay program at the Macomb County, Michigan library.

The eighth annual Bath City Festival is in full swing in Macomb County, Michigan this weekend. Kicking off Friday, August 24 and continuing through Saturday, August, 25, you can join the fun in downtown Mt. Clemens, Michigan. The festival celebrates Mt. Clemens history and is named for its early reputation as the Mineral Bath Capital of the World.

Learn about Macomb County, Michigan water resources while enjoying a relaxing cruise on the Clinton River and Lake St. Clair. The annual MSU Extension cruise casts off Tuesday, August 28, from 1:00 to 4:30 p.m. Boarding starts at 12:30 p.m. at the Clinton River Cruise Company located at 152 North River Road in Mt. Clemens, Michigan.

Cost is $20 for adults and $12 for youth ages 7 to 17. Children under 7 are not permitted to attend. Light refreshments will be available for purchase during the cruise. Reservations are required; for information, call 586-469-6430.

Dubbed the Best Little Country Fair in Michigan, the 135th Annual Armada Fair opens in Macomb County, Michigan this week. The fair kicks off Tuesday, August 14 and runs through Sunday, August 19.

Every year the Armada Fair brings the community together to celebrate agricultural achievements, educate and promote agriculture, give our youth a chance to shine, and just have some good old country fun. As always, you'll find lots to do at the fair.

The bases are loaded in Macomb County, Michigan. The Macomb County Library is on first, the American Library Association on second and the Baseball Hall of Fame on third. Macomb County children and adults are choosing to Step Up to the Plate at the Macomb County Library, hoping to hit one out of the park as part of a new national literacy program. One lucky slugger may hit a home run and win the national prize, a trip to the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York.

A new school year is fast approaching in Macomb County, Michigan. It's time to think about getting your children ready for school. The Macomb County Health Department is offering free hearing and vision screening to children entering kindergarten this fall. Proper hearing and vision are critical to school success.

Announcing an exciting new category here at the Macomb County Voice: Home Remodeling. Yes, the Detroit metro area real estate market is slumped, however; that doesn't mean you can't enjoy the home you are already in! Pull out your shoestring budget and with these tips and a little bit of elbow grease, you can give your home a fresh new look. Here at the Macomb County Voice, we plan on giving you great information without spending a fortune.

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Here at the Macomb County Voice, we are a hub, now 80,000 strong, for the local Detroit Metro area people, as well as those from other areas. Be an EXPERT IN YOUR FIELD, give back to your community and become famous here on the Macomb County Voice! Share your knowledge of something you know about. There are folks out there that don't know what to do in certain areas of living, dying, family issues, health, hobbies, sports, vacationing and so much more! Let the Macomb County Voice be the just that: THE VOICE to the public and share advice and information.  I've been blogging here at the Macomb County Voice for over a year and the response to me, personally and for business, has been tremendous and rewarding. I've been drawn in paths, nationally, that I thought I would never achieve.

During tough times, as we are facing here in the Metro Detroit Area, we can learn from one another. Our country is based on pooling our resources when times get tough.  The Macomb County Voice is a tool for you to use. The Macomb County Voice has experts in many many areas, as well as many other interesting stories and articles.

Contact me, Jeannie Sample, and share your ideas with me if you are not sure how to do your expert advice on the Macomb County Voice. We have a load of categories here or we can make a category just for you here at the Macomb County Voice! I would be glad to help you! HomeCoach@hotmail.com #810-614-2120

There are new home buyers shopping to buy a vacant lot now and build later, when times get better. In today's Macomb County real estate, you can buy a lot from a builder or developer for a song. Generally, they wouldn't sell a parcel to you because it cuts into their profits of building a home for you. However, with times as tough as they are, builders and developers are happy to sell lots and even take a hit at the sales price. However, is this a good idea to do right now?