Kronk Fundraiser
The famous Kronk Gym held a fundraiser at the Townsend Hotel in Birmingham on March 25 for more than 400 dignitaries, including trainer Emanuel Steward.
For the Children
Orchards Children's Services, a non-profit family agency in Southfield, held its annual awards fundraiser at Seldom Blues restaurant in Detroit's Renaissance Center on April 2.
A Wine Affair
The Melting Pot in Novi held a wine-tasting event on March 10.
Motown Mogul
Don Davis, chairman of First Independence Bank in Detroit, a recording studio owner, and former Motown drummer held his 70th birthday party at the MGM Grand Detroit on March 28.
Opening Day
The Detroit Tigers held their first game of the season at Comerica Park on April 10 where a sell-out crowd watched the home team beat the Texas Rangers 15-2.
The Last Dance
The Parade Co. held a farewell reception for its former president, Joan LeMahieu, on Feb. 2 at Seldom Blues in Detroit. The event, called Sparkles and Magic, drew more than 100 people.
Squash Central
The Birmingham Athletic Club in Bloomfield Township held a reception Jan. 29 to kick off its annual Motor City Open, where some of the top squash players in the world compete in a tournament.
Luck of the Irish
The Brother Rice Business Alliance held its first 2009 networking mixer and fundraiser Feb. 24 at Ocean Prime in Troy.
Holiday Affair
Conway MacKenzie & Dunleavy, a turnaround management and capital advisory firm in Birmingham, held its annual holiday party at Bacco Ristorante in Southfield on December 4.
Green Wheels
LaFontaine Automotive Group held a grand opening ceremony for its newest location — the LaFontaine Buick-Pontiac-GMC dealership in Highland Township.