Friends of the Paint Creek Trail to host Wine Tasting Evening on October 30

The Friends of the Paint Creek Trail will be hosting its 3rd Annual Wine Tasting Evening to support Paint Creek Trail improvements. This years’ event will be at the Fieldstone Winery at 223 S. Main in Rochester on Thursday, October 30 from 7-10 p.m. Tickets are $25 per person and must be purchased in advance (no at-door sales) online at www.paintcreektrailfriends.org or by calling 248-651-9260. You’ll be treated to eight wine pours, hors d'oeuvres, and a 50/50 raffle. Last year’s event raised … [Read more...]

Paint Creek Trail hosts Labor Day Bridge Walk & Run

Community Members Come Together to “Get Michigan Moving” Unable to travel all the way to Mackinac for the annual Labor Day Bridge Walk this year?  The Paint Creek Trailways Commission and Friends of the Paint Creek Trail are offering all community members a chance to participate in a Labor Day Community Walk right in their own backyard. The Paint Creek Trailways Commission and Friends of the Paint Creek Trail are organizing the 9th Annual Paint Creek Trail Labor Day Virtual Bridge Walk and … [Read more...]

Motor City Brew Tours raises over $3,000 for Friends of the Paint Creek Trail

On April 26, the Motor City Brew Tours held their “Cruisin’ for the Trails” event on the Paint Creek Trail and raised $3,150 for trail improvements. Participants rode from Clubhouse BFD in Rochester Hills to the Paint Creek Cider Mill in Oakland Township, where they were greeted with a free can of New Belgium Beer. As part of the event festivities, New Belgium Brewing donated a Fat Tire Bicycle for a raffle that raised $1,150. Steve Johnson, President of Motor City Bike & Brew Tours was … [Read more...]

Open House for Friends of the Clinton River Trail

FRIENDS OF THE CLINTON RIVER TRAIL (FCRT) OPEN HOUSE & GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING AUBURN HILLS COMMUNITY CENTER, SEYBURN ROOM A 1827 N. SQUIRREL ROAD, AUBURN HILLS, MI 48326 WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 29, 2014 AT 7:00 P.M. GUEST SPEAKER:  TODD SCOTT, METRO DETROIT COORDINATOR FOR MICHIGAN TRAILS & GREENWAYS You’re invited to attend FCRT's annual Open House and General Membership Meeting that will be held at the Auburn Hills Community Center on Wednesday, January 29 at 7pm. Join us to … [Read more...]

Back to the Beach Runners Donates $2,500 to Friends of the Paint Creek Trail

Recently, the Back to the Beach Runners group from Sterling Heights donated $2,500 to the Friends of the Paint Creek Trail to help fund the purchase of a new drinking fountain for the trail. Joe Burns, President of Back to the Beach Runners, said that “Funds for our donation came from annual running of the Stony Creek 'Back To The Beach' Half Marathon 10k and 5k which is held each May and runs in and around Stony Creek Metropark. Helping to support the placement of a new fountain near … [Read more...]

Clintion River Trail may be moved to build Mill Town Apartments

Rochester Planning Commission Votes to Move Forward On Monday evening, the Rochester Planning Commission voted to move forward on the proposed 131-unit Mill Town Apartment complex in downtown Rochester. The 18-acre site is identified as a “special projects” area in the Master Land Use Plan for the City of Rochester. Therefore, the project requires approval by City Council. The site is located at 320 E. Second Street and 340 E. Mill Street. Developers have more flexibility within a “special … [Read more...]

Paint Creek Trail hosts Labor Day bridge walk/run

Unable to travel all the way to Mackinac for the annual Labor Day Bridge Walk this year?  The Paint Creek Trailways Commission and Friends of the Paint Creek Trail are offering all community members a chance to participate in a Labor Day Community Walk right in their own backyard. The Paint Creek Trailways Commission and Friends of the Paint Creek Trail are organizing the 8th Annual Paint Creek Trail Labor Day Virtual Bridge Walk and Run on Monday, September 2, at the Rochester Municipal Park … [Read more...]

Enter the Paint Creek Trail Photo Contest

In honor of the 30th Anniversary of the Paint Creek Trail, the Friends of the Paint Creek Trail group is seeking photographs for a 2014 Trail Calendar. “This contest is a great opportunity for avid photographers of all ages to share their photos of the trail.  We are looking for a variety of images, taken in all seasons, along the Paint Creek Trail, including old, historical photos of the trail,” says Jim VanDoorn, President of the Friends of the Paint Creek Trail. Each person may submit up to … [Read more...]

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

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 Shop! This … [Read more...]

Raise a glass at Paint Creek Trail Wine Tasting Event

The Friends of the Paint Creek Trail are hosting a Wine Tasting Event Fundraiser on Friday, October 26, 2012 from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. at Fieldstone Winery in Rochester. Guests will receive eight samples of wine, assorted hors d’oeuvres, and tickets for a Chinese auction. Live background music will also be provided. Additional Chinese auction tickets may also be purchased at the event to increase chances of winning donated prizes. The event will also feature two silent auction items awarded to the … [Read more...]