All Ages Nature Programs Announced

May 1, 2013 by Leave a Comment
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Spring is the perfect time of year to get out and explore nature! Oakland Township Parks and Recreation Department has a new line up of programs with something in store for folks of all ages! The programs are sponsored by the Parks and Recreation Commission and take place in nearby parks in Oakland Township. The programs are led by the naturalists from Dinosaur Hill Nature Preserve. “We have made a significant effort to offer programs for individuals in all age groups and we are very excited … [Read more...]

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Paint Creek Trailways Commission & Friends of the Paint Creek Trail to host 3rd Annual Paint Creek Crawl

May 1, 2013 by Leave a Comment
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The Paint Creek Trailways Commission and Friends of the Paint Creek Trail are hosting the 3rd Annual Paint Creek Crawl event on Saturday, May 18, 2013 from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.  Encompassing the entire Paint Creek Trail and business districts from Rochester to Lake Orion, participants 16 and older will play a “scavenger hunt-style” game, collecting unique "stamps" from various locations to be entered in a prize drawing.  The Grand Prize is a $500 Gift Card to Rochester Bike … [Read more...]

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Join the Rochester Area Republican Club at their next meeting

April 24, 2013 by Leave a Comment
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The Rochester Area Republican Club  (RARC) will hold its next meeting on Thursday, May 2, 2013 at WestWynd Grill, 4161 N. Adams Road, Oakland Township, MI. WestWynd is the new location for RARC meetings and is located on the East side of Adams Road between Silver Bell and W. Gunn Roads. Sheriff Michael Bouchard will be our guest speaker and will talk about being aware of your surroundings and what to look for. Come early.  WestWynd Grill offers meals and beverages so join us for … [Read more...]

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RHPL Announces Zinio Digital Magazines!

April 22, 2013 by Leave a Comment
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RHPL is pleased to announce its newest online service, Zinio digital magazines for libraries. This new service will give library users access to over 200 popular digital magazines on your computer or mobile device. With a valid Rochester Hills Library card, library users can check out an unlimited amount of magazines, keep them as long as needed and never receive any overdue fines! These magazines can easily be viewed on any Internet-enabled device inside or outside of the library. Zinio’s … [Read more...]

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Paint Creek Trailways Commission Invites Public to Help with Master Plan

April 22, 2013 by Leave a Comment
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The Paint Creek Trailways Commission recently began work on the 2014-2018 Paint Creek Trail Recreation Master Plan. An invitation is being extended to the public to share thoughts and ideas regarding potential trail improvements. In conjunction with the Paint Creek Trail planning consultant, livingLAB, we are inviting the public to participate in this process - as individuals, citizens, or as representation of trail user groups or organizations. Community participation is crucial, as this … [Read more...]

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Spring Household Hazardous Waste Collections Set for May 4 and June 15

April 19, 2013 by Leave a Comment

Residents of the 12 North Oakland Household Hazardous Waste (NO HAZ) communities have two chances to get rid of their household hazardous waste this spring: May 4 at Oxford Middle School in Oxford; and June 15 at Oakland University in Rochester. The collection is open to residents of Addison Township, Groveland Township, Lake Angelus, Lake Orion, Leonard, Oakland Township, Orion Township, Oxford, Oxford Township, Rochester, Rochester Hills and Waterford Township. Residents should bring ID … [Read more...]

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Rochester Hills celebrates National Library Week

April 16, 2013 by Leave a Comment

This week, the Rochester Hills Public Library joins libraries in communities nationwide in celebrating National Library Week, a time to highlight the value of libraries, librarians and library workers.  Several free programs and events are scheduled during the week. First sponsored in 1958, National Library Week is a national observance sponsored by the American Library Association (ALA) and libraries across the country each April. Libraries today are more than repositories for books and … [Read more...]

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May brings fun to the Rochester Hills Public Library

April 16, 2013 by Leave a Comment

Residents of Rochester, Rochester Hills, and Oakland Township, don’t miss these exciting events at Rochester Hills Public Library. Each child who registers for library programs must have his or her own library card and be a resident of Rochester, Rochester Hills, or Oakland Township. Registration is online. Confirmation numbers are required at the door. All youth programs are funded by the Friends of the Rochester Hills Public Library. See the Schedule of Events on our website at www.rhpl.org … [Read more...]

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Stoney Creek Resurfacing to start in Oakland and Orion Townships

April 8, 2013 by Leave a Comment
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The Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC) expects its contractor to begin work Monday, April 15 on the resurfacing of Stoney Creek Road between Orion and Rochester roads in Orion and Oakland townships. The 4.73-mile project involves some road-base repair, guardrail placement and the application of 1.5 inches of new asphalt. The repair of a culvert under the road was part of the project, but was completed last year. During the project, the road will remain open to traffic, but will … [Read more...]

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Library Hosts Used Computer Sale

March 29, 2013 by Leave a Comment

The Rochester Hills Public Library will be hosting a public sale for both electronic equipment and an assortment of other hardware from around the library on April 1 and 2 (next Monday and Tuesday) from 10:00 am till 8:00 pm located in the Library’s Multipurpose Room.  “As we update equipment to handle an ever growing computer demand we find we have equipment that will function well for home use, but can’t provide the heavier computing needed by the library,” said public library … [Read more...]

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