Two Thumbs Up for Rochester Posed

Prepare to step into a cinematic world as your best-loved movie characters come to life. Downtown Rochester’s fourth annual Rochester Posed event is scheduled for Thursday, October 6 from 7:00-9:00 p.m. Participating Downtown Rochester businesses will turn their storefront windows into live mannequin displays. This year’s theme for Rochester Posed is Classic Movies, including timeless favorites such as Breakfast at Tiffany’s and Forrest Gump. “This is a must see event that appeals to people of … [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...]

Five Lessons from Downtown Rochester’s Construction

By Meghan Zeile As a teacher, I am always seeking 'teachable moments' for my son. I love using examples from our every day life to teach him a new concept or idea. It is so much easier to teach him patience and teamwork when he can witness it for himself or even participate. He can grasp the concept of 'enormous' when he can see an enormous machine digging our new road. My son is no  exception. Every child learns better when experiencing the lesson first hand. The road construction of … [Read more...]

Two-Wheelin’ It To Rochester

Bicyclists large and small are encouraged to ride to Downtown Rochester, park their bikes, shop, eat and enjoy all Rochester has to offer on Saturday, July 28, 2012 from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. during Two-Wheelin’ It To Rochester.  The new event is co-hosted by the Green City Committee of Rochester and the Rochester Downtown Development Authority, and is sponsored by Rochester Bike Shop. “Rochester is a bike-friendly place, with easy access from local neighborhoods and regional trails that connect … [Read more...]

Local Father’s Day Finds

Forty years ago, President Richard Nixon signed into law the proclamation of Father's Day as the third Sunday in June. Ever since, children of all ages have clamored around department store tie racks, decorated coffee mugs, and bought untold quantities of grill tools in attempts to show dad that they love him. This year, if those ideas don't fit the bill for your father, check out the construction progress in town, support our merchants, and pick up one of these great local gifts that dad is … [Read more...]

Grab your bike for the Paint Creek Crawl

The Friends of the Paint Creek Trail are hosting the 2nd Annual Paint Creek Crawl- Bike Local, $hop Local event on Saturday, May 12, 2012 from 9:00 a.m. to noon. 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 10 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 event celebrates … [Read more...]