READING REWARDS: Authors and activities
are part of the Books and Beyond Festival at the
Southfield Public Library. Children can hear
stories and learn crafts, while adults can meet
the writers and listen to music. The event runs
noon-5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17, and 1-5 p.m.
Sunday, Sept. 18, in the library and on the grounds
along Civic Center Drive. (248) 796-4362. www.sfldlib.org .

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AT HOME IN BIRMINGHAM: Tour seven unique homes in
Birmingham with the 18th Annual Birmingham House Tour 10 a.m.-
4 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 20, departing from the Community House,
380 S. Bates. Renowned event designer Preston Bailey is the guest
speaker at an optional 8:45 a.m. brunch preceding the tour. $25 for
tour; $60 includes brunch. (248) 644-5832.

HERITAGE HIGHLIGHTS: A multicultural art exhibit and sale,
world music and international foods and activities make up the
Heritage Week Festival scheduled Thursday-Sunday, Sept. 22-25,
at different locations in Farmington and Farmington Hills.
(248) 473-1856.

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MUSIC FOR SCHOLARSHIPS: The second annual Stars Guitars
to benefit the Pediatric Cancer Survivors Scholarship Program at
William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak begins at 7 p.m. Saturday,
Sept. 24, at the Shriners Auditorium and Conference Center, 24350
Southfield Road, Southfield. A concert by the cast of Beatlemania,
an auction and gourmet food will be part of the evening.
(248) 569-2900.

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COMBATTING CANCER: Gilda's Club, a Royal Oak organization
of cancer survivors and family members of those coping with the
disease, organizes a fund-raising Family Walk Saturday, Sept. 24, on
the Orchard Ridge Campus of Oakland Community College,
Orchard Lake Road south of 12 Mile. (248) 577-0800.
www.gildasclubdetroit.org.

HOUSES ON THE LAKES: Tour by bus some of the most spec-
tacular lakeside homes in northern Oakland County
with the American Institute of Architects Detroit
2005 Home Tour. Buses depart 11 a.m. until 2 p.m.
Sunday, Sept. 25, from West Bloomfield High
School, 4925 Orchard Lake Road. Tickets cost
$20 in advance; $25 on the day of the event. (313)
965-4100. www.aiami.com .

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SUPPORTING LIFE: Those suffering with liver dis-
ease and their loved ones get together for a fund-raising project, the
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