Enter this Mother's Day contest by sharing the best advice your mother shared with you. Add the advice to the comments at the bottom of the story to be entered. All entries are due by 9 p.m. Wednesday May 8.
If you've got a creative streak and a passion for PEEPs, enter Patch's Easter PEEPs contest for a chance to win a prize package.
Editor's note: This contest is now closed. PEEPS, those famously delicious and delightful marshmallow candies, aren't just for eating anymore. These days, crafty PEEPs creations are all the rage. You can find them on display on Pinterest. And transformed into everything from the White House front lawn, to re-creations of children’s books, historical settings and other unusual situations. Think you can invent something fun with PEEPS? Now's the time to show us! Enter Patch's Easter PEEPs photo contest. Here's how: Read the complete contest rules here.
Entrants are encouraged to share their story for a chance to become a national spokesperson for the campaign that fights cardiovascular disease.
Celebrate 10 years of fighting cardiovascular disease by joining the American Heart Association and Beaumont Health System during the Go Red For Women Casting Call on Friday, Feb. 1 from 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. Local women are encouraged to share their personal story on-camera for a chance to become a national spokesperson and make ending their number one killer a reality. This free event is hosted by Beaumont Hospital’s Ministrelli Women’s Heart Center, located at 3601 W. 13 Mile Road in Royal Oak. Anqunette Jamison of FOX 2 News and Tracey McCaskill of MIX 92.3 will kick off the search for the next Go Red For Women spokesperson who will represent the campaign in marketing materials, at events, and on the official web site. Other highlights …
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Leave a comment between Dec. 12 and noon on Dec. 14 for a chance to win a pair of tickets to see the Detroit Chamber Winds & Strings will present its annual holiday concert Holiday Brass.
On Sunday, Dec. 16, the Detroit Chamber Winds & Strings will present its annual holiday concert Holiday Brass at Christ Church Grosse Pointe. And we've got tickets to give to 10 lucky winners—all you have to do is tell us which tune gets you in the holiday spirit. The Holiday Brass concert will feature a world premiere called "Christmas Cantata" for brass and choir. The work was composed by Brandon Ulrich, Choir Director at Stoney Creek High School. The work will be performed by DCWS musicians and Stoney Creek Choir. You can hear “Christmas Cantata” and others at the concert. But what's your favorite holiday song? Leave a comment below and tell us your favorite Christmas tune by noon (12 p.m.) Eastern Time on Friday, Dec. 14. Ten …
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12:50 pm on Friday, December 14, 2012
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Did you decorate your house for the holidays this year? Enter our "Deck the House" contest and you could win $100,000 for your local school district and $500 to pay your electric bills!
A little friendly competition never hurts, especially when there’s $100,000 on the line! So if you think your holiday decorations are the best in town, upload a picture of your house and enter our Deck the House Contest. And don’t worry about all those lights racking up the utility bill because if you’re voted a finalist Patch will give you up to $500 to cover the expense. We know some of you out there may have decorations up that aren’t as extravagant as these. That’s OK! We’d still love to have a photo of your house in the gallery so we can show how Grosse Pointe has awesome holiday spirit. Have fun and happy holidays!
We're searching for the best Halloween Costume in America. Enter yourself or your kids for a chance to win $5,000.
It doesn’t matter if you’re Lady Gaga or Lady Liberty for Halloween—if you have an awesome costume, showcase your creation in our Best Halloween Costume in America Contest. Last year, the headless boy from Wyckoff, NJ, won. This year, it could be you. Enter our contest for a chance to win the $5,000 grand prize! Adults and children are eligible to enter. Parents can post costume photos of themselves and their families from this Halloween or from years past. Here’s how to enter: Simply click the green "Upload Your Photos and Videos" button above and upload your image (but first make sure you’re a registered Patch user). Then add a caption with the name of the person in the photo and a description of the costume. To add a caption, click “…
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We're searching for the best Halloween Costume in America. Enter yourself or your kids for a chance to win $5,000.
We're searching for the best Halloween Costume in America. Enter yourself or your kids for a chance to win $5,000.
Tell us why you won't text and drive and you could win some cool prizes, including smart phone with accessories that promote safe use! Patch has partnered with AT&T to raise awareness about distracted driving.
You've no doubt glanced over at a driver next to you and see him texting. AT&T's "It Can Wait" campaign discourages the dangerous behavior. Distracted driving contributed to 5,474 traffic deaths in 2009 nationwide, and 3,986 accidents in Michigan last year. "Our goal is to save lives," AT&T Chairman & CEO Randall Stephenson said in a release. Patch.com in Michigan is partnering with AT&T to raise awareness about distracted driving. We are launching a series of stories and, in partnership with AT&T, are also rewarding readers who commit to not text and drive. We want to know what stops you from texting and driving. In the comments below, finish this sentence, "I won't text and drive because ..." Maybe it's for family, a friend, a pet, or …
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12:47 pm on Wednesday, October 3, 2012
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Hey Michigan! Show us your Mitten pride in photos from anywhere in the state. We'll award weekly prizes for the photos that say 'Michigan' in content, tone and spirit.
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5:15 pm on Thursday, March 28, 2013
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