Lacrosse Benefit Game, Royal Baby Shower and More in Troy This Weekend

Looking for something to do this weekend in or around Troy? Here are some ideas:

Troy

2nd Annual Troy High Lacrosse Benefit Game for Angels of Hope

• 10 a.m. Saturday, April 27
• Troy High School, 4777 Northfield Parkway, Troy
• Event will include four lacrosse games, shoot-outs and raffles. Proceeds will benefit Angels of Hope, a local grass-roots organization of volunteers devoted to supporting families with a child or parent battling cancer.
• $5

Every Baby Deserves a Royal Welcome

• 1 p.m. Saturday, April 27
• Big Beaver United Methodist Church, 3753 John R Road
• A shower in honor of Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge. New baby items will be donated to the Cass Community Women's Shelter in Detroit. Guests are asked to bring layette items and a dessert or appetizer to pass if able.
• Free

Civil War Twilight Tours

• 6:15 p.m. Saturday, April 27
• Troy Historic Village, 60 W Wattles Road
• Tours start every 15 minutes from 6:15-7:30 p.m. and last about 90 minutes.
• $15

Nearby

7th Annual Shades of Pink: A Walk at the Zoo

• 8:45 a.m. Saturday, April 27
• Detroit Zoological Park, 8450 W 10 Mile Road, Royal Oak
• The walk raises money to provide temporary financial assistance to women who are experiencing financial distress at the time of a breast cancer diagnosis.
• $25

Relay for Life Fundraiser at Leon & Lulu

• 5 p.m. Friday, April 26
• Leon & Lulu, 96 W 14 Mile Road, Clawson
• Leon & Lulu is donating 10 percent of their sales for that night to the Clawson Relay for Life. So please come, enjoy some food and desserts, and shop!
• Free

Blackthorn

• 9:30 p.m. Friday, April 26
• O'Mara's Restaurant, 2555 12 Mile Road, Berkley
• Blackthorn welcomes you to the rich tapestry of Celtic music. Each member of the band plays multiple instruments, including wooden flute, accordion, tin whistle, five string banjo and more.
• $5

Pins for Pets! Bowl-A-Thon

• 2 p.m. Sunday, April 28
• Luxury Lanes and Lounge, 600 E 9 Mile Road, Ferndale
• Support the pets at All About Animals Rescue and have a great while doing it. Event will feature raffles, prizes, a silent auction and more.
• $20

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