Good morning, Sterling Heights.

The Thorington school house—dating from the 1840s—was moved around the corner to a new park in Washington Twp. to bolster local heritage.

The Warren Civic Theatre will present Beetlejuice Jr. at the Warren Community Center from Nov.

7 to Nov. 9 with the Bob cast performing on Nov. 7 at 7 p.m. and Nov. 8 at 3 p.m. and the Sandworm cast on Nov. 8 at 7 p.m. and Nov. 9 at 3 p.m.—the production features 165 young actors including lead performers from Sterling Heights under director Taylor Johnson.

Henry Ford Museum will open DaVinci The Exhibition on Sunday, featuring 65 full-scale reproductions of Leonardo da Vinci's inventions and museum-quality copies of his famous paintings.

The exhibit runs through May 3 and invites visitors to explore his innovative process up close—with interactive displays that highlight his creative legacy—providing a fresh look at the Renaissance genius.

Federal workers in metro Detroit are facing uncertainty as the second longest federal shutdown has led many to miss full paychecks and cut back on expenses—union leaders report that over 4,300 employees are impacted while lawmakers have yet to reach an agreement with the House out of session next week.

Founders First Fridays: November Gathering

10 a.m. – 12 p.m. — Velocity Innovation Center — Free entry — Engage with local entrepreneurs and founders in a casual networking environment.