Halloween safety for pets

Mike Palmer, the owner of Premier Pet Supply, offers some tips and tricks to help keep your pets happy and safe this Halloween. For more, visit premierpetsupply.com.

Geoffrey Keezer performs for The Nine

Grammy winning pianist, composer and arranger, Geoffrey Keezer, is Michigan State University's latest Jazz Artist in Residence. He will perform at the Carr Center Performance Studio on Saturday, October 21st. For more, visit geoffreykeezer.com

Paul Mecurio performing at Mark Ridley's Comedy Castle

Emmy and Peabody Award winning comedian, Paul Mecurio is taking the stage at Mark Ridley's Comedy Castle October 12th - 14th. Mecurio has appeared on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, has his own specials on Comedy Central and HBO, and hosts his own podcast, "Inside Out with Paul Mecurio." For tickets, visit comedycastle.com.

Wine Wednesday: Western Market

Chris Wiseman from Western Market showcases several wines from the store. Western Market is located on W. Nine Mile Road in Ferndale. For more, visit westernmkt.com.

Man makes it his mission to interview and share the stories of WWII Combat Veterans

Rishi Sharma is on a mission to meet and interview all the WWII Combat Veterans of the Allied Countries. So far, the 25 year old has interviewed over 2,250 WWII combat veterans across all 50 states. You can watch all of Sharma's interviews on his YouTube channel, Remember WWII with Rishi Sharma. You can also contact him directly at (202) 315-8743 if you know of a veteran interested in sharing their story.

Greater Detroit Gem. Mineral and Fossil Show

Bob Ruby with the Michigan Mineralogical Society showcases some of the items featured at the 78th Greater Detroit Gem, Mineral and Fossil Show. The show runs from Friday, October 13th through Sunday, October 15th, at Macomb Community College South Campus/Expo Center. For more, visit michmin.org.

Halloween Stroll at Canterbury Village Every Weekend in October

Canterbury Village is thrilled to announce that its annual Halloween Stroll is underway for families and friends to enjoy this October, but that’s not all! Beginning Friday, October 13th, Canterbury Village will transform from kid-friendly to a Haunted Village for the teens and adults to enjoy. The change-over will commence at 9 p.m., after the Halloween Stroll for what’s being called, “Six Nights of Terror.” Halloween Stroll at Canterbury Village: Join us for a month-long Halloween celebration now - October 29th. Canterbury Village is completely transformed into a Halloween wonderland, offering enchanting activities for all ages. As you venture through this immersive experience, you will experience: • Live Entertainment: Enjoy live music, shows, and special performances from The Sanderson Sisters, from Hocus Pocus, Special Disney Villains, and The Minions! • Unique Encounters: Wander along a path lit by orange glowing lamp posts and surrounded by hand-carved jack-o-lanterns, and meet spooky friends like Beetlejuice, Jack Skeleton, and the Grim Reaper. • Enchanted Exhibits: Pass through pumpkin trees, the spooky carousel house, scarecrow row, singing and dancing skeletons, the tunnel of fun, and scary light shows. • Delicious Treats: Savor Halloween-themed snacks and drinks from our friends at Yates Cider Mill, and Hard Cider from Fourth Coast Ciderworks. • Unique Shopping: Discover one-of-a-kind treasures in our shops, from All Natural Hippie with tonics and potions to The Wooden Tulip with gifts for all ages. • Costume Contests: Dress up and participate in our costume contests. New Additions to Halloween Stroll: • Maleficent • Evil Minions • Harry Potter-themed Village with Butter Beer • New Monster Animontronics • The Largest State Puft Man you've ever seen! Visit our website for more information on the Halloween Stroll and to purchase tickets www.canterburyvillage.com. Don't miss out on the ultimate Halloween adventure at Canterbury Village. **Join us for the Halloween Stroll, we are happy to give the media complimentary passes.**

Annabel’s & Co. Catering

Annabel’s & Co. Catering Making: ROASTED SQUASH (Acorn, Butternut or Pumkin) WITH TOASTED QUINOA, DATES & FRESH SAGE Ingredients 2-3 lb SQUASH (Acorn, Butternut or Pumkin) Kosher Salt and Fresh Ground Pepper 2 c quinoa 3 c water or broth 2 c pitted and julienned medjool dates 1/4 c small, torn sage leaves Olive oil for drizzling over squash 1 to 2 T balsamic vinegar or maple vinegar 1/3 c green pumpkin seeds 1/4 c pomegranate arils Instructions Preheat oven to 375. Cut your pumpkin or squash into pieces roughly 3″ square and arrange on a rimmed baking sheet, skin side down. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast the pumpkin for 1 hour or until soft. Once the pieces are cool, you may choose to peel off the skin. I did not, because red kuri’s skin is not tough. Place pumpkin in bowl. In a dry skillet over medium heat, add the quinoa. Toast for 5-10 minutes or until it smells toasty. Add 3 c water or broth and 1 T kosher salt. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer the quinoa for 25 minutes or until the water has been absorbed. Remove from heat and set aside, covered for a few minutes. Once the quinoa has cooled, add it to the bowl with the pumpkin or squash, along with the dates and sage and 1/4 c olive oil. Toss gently to combine and season heartily with salt and pepper and balsamic vinegar. Sprinkle with pomegranate arils and pumpkin seeds before serving. I like this served warm or at room temperature.

Bras for a Cause

The 15th annual Bras for a Cause fashion show is happening Saturday, October 14th at the Royal Oak Music Theater. For tickets and more, visit brasforacausemichigan.org.