Every Sunday, Patch will help you catch up with the big news happening in nearby towns, bringing you the big (and interesting) stories from Patch sites along Woodward Avenue and beyond.

Here's what's been happening nearby this week:

BERKLEY: Cross-Country Horseman Stops in Berkley

Leslie Fender rode from Texas to Michigan to visit his doctor in Royal Oak.

BIRMINGHAM: Police Recover Stolen Band Instruments, Arrest Madison Heights Man

Police believe a Madison Heights man took three violins and a trumpet from the Seaholm band room in March 2012.

FERNDALE: It's Playtime: New Classes for Kids Offered at Kulick Center

PlayAway classes start next week in Ferndale.

ROYAL OAK: Arts, Beats & Eats Crime Briefs: Public Urination, Disorderly Conduct

The following information was supplied by the Royal Oak Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.

CLAWSON: Now Hiring: Job Openings in Clawson

A look at jobs recently posted in the area. This week's listings include jobs with Clawson Public Schools and Tropical Smoothie Cafe.

TROY: From Garage to Gym: Troy Gymnastics Officially Opens New Facility

Troy Gymnastics West will provide an additional 10,000 square feet of space, allowing the gymnastics center to take on more students and add more classes.