Local resident and business-owner Karen Sadovsky named Rochester’s “Good Neighbor”

May 14, 2013 by Leave a Comment
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The City Beautiful Commission (CBC) recently announced the winner of the 1st Quarter Good Neighbor Award is Rochester resident and business owner, Karen Sadovsky. The Good Neighbor Award program was created by the CBC to allow residents of Rochester to nominate an adult or youth for their good neighbor work. The award recognizes the ongoing efforts of Rochester residents who are making exceptional contributions to improve the quality of life in their neighborhoods. The program is designed to … [Read more...]

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Rochester time-travels through artifacts found in downtown makeover

May 13, 2013 by Leave a Comment
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Now that the construction has wrapped up, findings from the latest Main Street makeover are on display at the Rochester Hills Public Library—taking residents and visitors on a journey through history. “They were thinking they were going to find all kinds of things,” June Hopaluk, of the Rochester Historical Commission said, “they didn’t find a lot.” But below layers of concrete and early 1900 bricks, several wells, gas tanks and coal bins were unearthed during last year’s … [Read more...]

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Rochester Hometown Hustle 5k

May 11, 2013 by Leave a Comment

The Rochester Community Schools Foundation is sponsoring its 8th annual 5K Fun Run on Saturday, May 11, 2013. Day of registration and pre-registered check-in begins at 7:30 a.m. at the Administration Center. The race begins at 8:30 a.m. The "Hometown Hustle" will begin at the Rochester Community Schools Administration Center at 501 W. University and wind through the Rochester Municipal Park, along the Paint Creek Trail and down the Clinton River Trail, into downtown Rochester, and around the … [Read more...]

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Grab a cup of coffee and get to know your neighbors!

May 1, 2013 by Leave a Comment
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The Newcomers and Neighbors Club welcomes residents of Rochester, Rochester Hills and surrounding areas in Michigan. New friendships are formed through a variety of programs and activities.  From  “Moms and Tots” to “Bunco” and “Pub Night” gatherings, the Newcomers and Neighbors Club has something to offer everyone. We invite you to attend our next Welcome Coffee, Saturday, May 18th, 10:00 am at Caribou Coffee Co, 3224 Walton Blvd. across from Oakland University.   Kindly … [Read more...]

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Historic Districts Commission to Present Preservation Awards

May 1, 2013 by Leave a Comment
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The city’s Historic Districts Commission will present its annual Earl E. Borden Historic Preservation Award at the City Council meeting at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, May 20, at City Hall. This year, the HDC has voted to present the Earl Borden Award for Historic Preservation Leadership to the Rochester-Avon Historical Society, for their leadership and development of the Oakland Regional Historic Sites website, an online resource that places information on historic sites in one easily accessible … [Read more...]

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Farmer’s Market Opening Day

April 30, 2013 by Leave a Comment
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Saturday May 4th marks opening day of Downtown Rochester's Farmer's Market. I cannot wait! The more I educate myself on our food sources and how it's grown or raised, the more I long to grow my own food. I have neither time nor patience (nor sun in my very shady backyard) to actually garden at my home. I also have zero interest in raising chickens or any other animal. The next best place to buy food is a local farmer's market. I can actually talk with the farmers and ask all those important … [Read more...]

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2013 MI Green Hall of Fame Inductees to be Recognized at MI Earth Day Fest

April 26, 2013 by Leave a Comment

MI Green Team is pleased to announce the winners of the third annual MI Green Hall of Fame Awards. The award recognizes the dedication and achievement of some of Michigan's most significant green leaders in business, community service, academia and media. The 2013 MI Green Hall of Fame inductees include: Marilyn Trent - Marilyn Trent - Owner of Trent Design, founder and past chairperson of the Green City Committee of Rochester. The committee was the first of its kind, in the nation, as part … [Read more...]

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Deck Art 2013 – An event for all ages! Coming soon to Rochester!

April 26, 2013 by Leave a Comment
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This year, over 230 artists from all over metro Detroit and more than 45 downtown Rochester businesses are participating in Deck Art 2013. In its third installment, Deck Art 2013 is a skateboard art competition and exhibition. Artists provide one-of-a-kind artwork using skateboard decks as a canvas. These decks will be displayed in downtown Rochester businesses beginning May 16 and will be celebrated with a two-day event on May 16 & 17. The Thursday Night Kickoff will take place on May 16 … [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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Crime files: Ransacked birthday presents, gas station debacle and more

April 24, 2013 by Leave a Comment
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Check out some of the latest detective reports from the Rochester Police Department: Early morning marijuana bust At 5 a.m. on Tuesday, April 23, Rochester Police officers stopped a car for a defective equipment violation near Fourth Street. Upon further investigation, the driver—from Oxford, and the passenger—from Lake Orion were arrested for possession of marijuana. Speeding reveals intoxicated driver at 5 a.m. On Monday, April 22, Rochester Police stopped a vehicle on Parkdale … [Read more...]

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