Good morning, Sterling Heights.

During the weekend of November 6-9, many local events are planned — a Turkey Trot in St. Clair Shores, a memorial program in Troy for the Edmund Fitzgerald, craft shows, veteran honors and local theater productions.

The Friday Five provides times and places so community members can plan their weekend.

Macomb County Community Mental Health Substance Use Engagement Center opened in Sterling Heights this week to offer 24/7 support to people facing addiction—helping them avoid jail or emergency rooms and get the care they need.

Priority Health has partnered with Canines for Change to place facility dogs in Metro Detroit schools to support mental health and teach responsibility.

The dogs, Madden, Beau and Charlie, serve Covenant High School Central, Plymouth-Canton Community Schools, and Wayne-Westland Community Schools—providing calm support for students and staff and starting important conversations on social and emotional learning.

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.