There is nothing quite so delicious as a ripe, juicy Michigan peach. Macomb County, Michigan residents can eat their fill of the luscious fruit this weekend at the 76th Annual Michigan Peach Festival in Romeo, Michigan. The festivities begin on Thursday, August 30 and run through Monday, September 3.

The latest in Boomer birthdays is the Giving Gift. Instead of feting the birthday honoree with gifts, friends gather to give a gift in their friend's name. Recently an Ohio woman met six friends at the local Red Cross office where they donated blood to celebrate her birthday. They toasted the birthday girl with glasses of orange juice! In Georgia a group celebrated their friend's birthday with cake for the crew during a Habitat for Humanity work day.

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.

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The biggest complaint that Macomb County homeowners have about home renovations is the mess that most contractors make during remodeling. Here are some MUSTS that a Macomb County real estate contractor should do, or don't hire him.

Spend a delightful day in Macomb County, Michigan this weekend at the Shelby Township 24th Annual Art Fair. From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, August 11-12, the Shelby Township Municipal Grounds will be transformed into a feast for the eyes with more than 100 booths featuring a dazzling array of fine arts and quality crafts.

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