St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner, and communities already getting in on the festivities. In Lake Orion, Canterbury Village turns green for Leprechaun Days. Kids can roam the village collecting hidden coins and exchanging for prizes at the village shops. There will also be a petting zoo, kids DJ, food, crafters and more. New this year, the village has built what they call the world’s largest Irish coffee mug, standing over 6 feet, and able to hold around 600 gallons. The event happens Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m..

Girl Scouts are gearing up to start their annual cookie sales under some challenging circumstances.

Girl Scout cookie season is underway, which means people are loading up on their favorite sweet treats. However, these cookie sales have an impact far beyond their flavor.

Friday kicks off Girl Scout cookie season for direct sales and buying these delectable treats -- and supporting the Girl Scouts in our community has never been easier. The Girl Scouts of Southeastern Michigan have gotten creative during these trying times. Junior Girl Scout Aiyana Hearn and Amanda Thomas, with the Girl Scouts of Southeastern Michigan, explained how easy it is to get your favorite cookies this year. You can also order Girl Scout cookies through Grubhub. Families ordering from Scouts they personally know will receive a “Girl delivery.”For more information, click or tap here.

Girl Scout cookie season is here, which means it’s time to stock up on our favorite cookies (anyone else love themself a good Thin Mint?) and make them last long enough until they’re on sale again.

YPSILANTI, Mich. Girl Scouts are trying to spread joy to those most affected by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic by donating free cookies. A young Girl Scout delivers cookie dontions to St. Joseph Mercy in Ypsilanti as part of their Hometown Heroes program amid the coronavirus pandemic. (Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan)Officials say the program also donates Girl Scout cookies to local food banks amid the pandemic. Interested individuals can purchase cookies to be donated to frontline workers through the groups Hometown Heroes program. Visit the Girl Scouts website here for more information.