Be a cut above and help Habitat for Humanity

“Haircuts for Habitat" is an opportunity to spoil yourself for others.

The fundraiser for Habitat for Humanity will be hosted by a variety of hair salons throughout Macomb County, Feb. 12 from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

For the cost of a donation, patrons get a new-do - just in time for Valentine's Day.

"Proceeds will benefit Macomb County Habitat for Humanity as we further our mission and continue to build/rehabilitate houses in partnership with hard working families," said Nicole White, marketing and public relations manager for Macomb County Habitat for Humanity. "The participating salons are: Vibe Hair Studio, Shear Trends, Cheryl's Hair Network, Halina's Hair Salon, Andrew Marke Salon, and Gina's Salon & Spa."

For further information visit: Macomb County Habitat for Humanity

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Looking for something to do? Check out our list of family-friendly events going on in the Detroit area:

Valentine Dance

Fraser First Booster Club hosts Valentine Dance, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 11, at Zuccaro’s Banquet hall, 20400 S. Nunneley, Clinton Township. Dinner 7:30 p.m.; $30 tickets include open bar, meal, auctions, raffles. For tickets, 586-296-1690 or at Fraser Activity Center, 34935 Hidden Pine Drive.

Metoparks events

Interpretive events at Wolcott Mill Historic Center, Ray Township, include “Sounds of Music,” 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Feb. 4, making music with simple instruments for ages 6-10 years, $4; “Colors & Shapes” Valentine-theme projects, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Feb. 11, $5 per child; “Maple Sweetness” harvest, 12:30 and 3 p.m. Feb. 25-26, $5 adults, $3 children. For registration and other activity information, 586-752-5932 or 800-477-3175.

At Lake St. Clair Metropark, “Coyotes, Foxes & Wolves in Michigan, 1 p.m. Feb. 5, $3 per person; Winter Search Party – Looking for Insects,” 1 p.m. Feb. 11, $3 per person; Preschool Nature Club – The Valentine Bears,” 1 p.m. Feb. 12, ages 3-6, $3 per child. For registration and other program information, call 586-463-4332.

‘Knit Michigan’

Annual ‘Knit Michigan’ Fiber Focused Fundraising Event, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Feb. 4, at Academy of the Sacred Heart in Bloomfield Hills. Early bird 9 a.m. admission $15 provides access to the Market that includes 13 different Michigan yarn stores; general admission $10 at 10 a.m. Event benefits five Michigan cancer charities; visit www.knitmichigan.org.

On stage

Stagecrafters presents “Kiss of the Spider Women: The Musical,” Thursday through Sunday through Feb. 12, at the Baldwin Theatre, 415 S. Lafayette, Royal Oak. Advance tickets $18 and $20; call 248-541-6430 or go to www.stagecrafters.org. Any available tickets $2 more at box office one hour before play.

Broadway Onstage live theatre presents comic mystery “Cahoots,” 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. select Sundays through Feb. 11, at 21517 Kelly Road at Toepfer, Eastpointe. Opening night tickets $14, all other performances $16; call 586-771-6333.

Box Theater stages “Spring Awakening,” 7 p.m. Feb. 10-12, 16-17, at the Emerald Theatre, 31 N. Walnut, Mount Clemens. Tickets $25 reserved, $20 general admission, portion of sales goes to Turning Point shelter. Call 586-954-2311 or go to www.theboxtheater.com. Show contains adult themes and language.

Rosedale Community Players present “Deathtrap,” 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, through Feb. 25, at Peace Lutheran Chruch, 17029 W. 13 Mile Road, Southfield. Call 313-532-4010 or go to www.rosedalecommunityplayers.com.

Theater audition

Junior Actors of Ridgedale auditions for “Cinderella’s Glass Slipper,” 2-4 p.m. Feb. 4, at the theater, 205 W. Long Lake Road, Troy. Performance dates March 24-25. For details, call 248-969-7718 or visit www.ridgedaleplyers.com.

Comedy for a Cause

“Clean comedians” Anthony Griffith and Ron Pearson appear in Comedy for a Cause benefit for Promise Village Home for Children, doors open 6 p.m., show 7 p.m. Feb. 17, at Woodside Bible Church, 6600 Rochester Road, Troy. Free-will offering. Call 877-A-PROMISE or visit www.promisevillage.com.

Old time movie

The Redford Theatre will present, “Charade,” starring Cary Grant, Audrey Hepburn and Walter Mathau, Feb. 3-4. The 1963 film, featuring a blend of suspense, romance and humor, features a young woman searches for stolen money that her late husband’s enemies also want to find. Tickets: $4. The theatre is located at 17360 Lahser Rd. (corner of Grand River and Lahser) Detroit. For show times and further information visit: http://redfordtheatre.com/

Penny Auction

Anchor Bay High school Family Penny Auction (raffle party), doors open 4 p.m., raffles 6 p.m., Feb. 25, prizes include tools, toys, games, clothes, household items, gift baskets. Food and beverages available, all at the high school’s South Commons, 6319 County Line Road, Fair Haven; proceeds to Junior ROTC program.

Art projects

“Wit and FUNction” exhibit at Pewabic Pottery, 10125 E. Jefferson, Detroit, through March 18. Features “witty, amusing and functional pieces” from six artists. Call 313-626-2000 or go to www.pewabic.org.

Annual Members’ (Juried) Exhibition at Starkweather Arts Center, through Feb. 25, at the Center on Main Street north of 32 Mile Road in Romeo. Gallery open 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays. For information, email info@starkweatherarts.com.

Mount Clemens Art Association meets 6:30 p.m. Feb. 6, for “Creative Direction” painting demonstration at 7 p.m., in lower level of Mount Clemens Public Library, 150 Cass Ave. Call 586-469-8781.

Grosse Pointe Artists Association “Urban Edge” exhibit through Feb. 25, at 16900 Kercheval, Grosse Pointe. Call 313-821-1848.

Free concert

Matthew (Boogie Woogie Kid) Ball performs free concert in honor of Black History Month, 2 p.m. Feb. 12, at Clinton-Macomb Public Library, Main Branch, 40900 Romeo Plank Road, Clinton Township. Call 586-226-5020.

Go Comedy!

“The Time Machine” continues 8 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays through March 2, at Go Comedy! Improv Theater, 261 Nine Mile road, Ferndale. Tickets $15 at www.gocomedy.net or 248-327-0575.

Detroit Zoo

Wild Winter weekends at Detroit Zoo, 10 Mile Road and Woodward Avenue, Royal Oak, include African Adventure, Feb. 11-12, and Safari Social, March 10-11; all programs 11 a.m.-3 p.m. For information, 248-5717 or www.detroitzoo.org.

Art Center

Anton Art Center 2012 exhibits include Michigan Annual XXXVIII, through Feb. 24; “Where Are They Now?” Feb. 17-March 18; Macomb County K-6 Biennial, March 4-18; Macomb County Annual Secondary Student Show, April 1-22, and Macomb Community College Department of Continuing Education, Oct. 2-21, at 125 Macomb Place, Mount Clemens. Call 586-469-8666.

‘Now Showing’

Spirit of Women “Now Showing” programs Feb. 15 and March 21, at Grosse Pointe War Memorial, 32 Lakeshore Drive, include movies and popcorn, health tips, hors d’oeuvres and wine (cash bar) in Fries Ballroom starts at 6 p.m. with movie at 7. Admission $12 for each day. Sponsored by War Memorial, Beaumont Health System and Grosse Pointe Public Library. Advance registration required, 313-881-7511 or www.warmemorial.org.

Clothing swap

MacombCountyCafe Yahoo! Group clothing swap, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. third Wednesday quarterly, at the DAV Hall, 47326 Dequindre, Utica. Call 586-739-5267.

Blind bowlers

Macomb Blind Bowlers for visually impaired and/or blind individuals 18 and older, league bowling 11:45 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Wednesdays at Fraser Star Lanes, northeast corner of 14 Mile and Garfield roads. Fee $10 per week. Call 586-360-9543.

Feature Editor Debbie Komar contributed to this list.