Southfield Mayor Kenson Siver, in partnership with Southfield Great Lakes Ace Hardware, Home Depot and Lowes of Southfield, will host The Big Rake on select Saturdays, November 12 & 19 and December 3 & 10 from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

The Big Rake is organized by the Mayor’s office to help seniors or disabled Southfield residents with fall lawn maintenance. Volunteers are needed to help rake leaves. Southfield Great Lakes Ace Hardware, Home Depot and Lowes of Southfield donated paper yard bags for use at the event. Other dates and times may be scheduled depending on need. Last fall, 250 volunteers helped clear 75 yards in five days.

Interested volunteers can contact the Mayor’s office at (248) 796-5100 or e-mail vperry@cityofsouthfield.com.

Senior or disabled residents who would like to sign up to get their leaves raked can contact the Mayor’s office at (248) 796-5100.