Rochester Community Concert Band presents ‘Musician’s Favorites’

In its third concert of the season, the Rochester Community Concert Band (RCCB), conducted by Paul F. DeRubeis, will present ‘Musician’s Favorites’ on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, at 7:30 p.m. in the Stoney Creek High School Auditorium located at 6755 Sheldon Road in Rochester Hills, Mich. The concert is open to the public and admission is free. Donations are gratefully accepted and appreciated.  The concert will feature Dr. Amanda Ross, Visiting Professor of Trumpet, Oakland University … [Read more...]

Greetings and Happy Holidays from the Rochester Symphony Orchestra

It is time again to celebrate the Holiday Season with the Rochester Symphony Orchestra (RSO). Join us for Light Up the Night under the direction of Conductor and Music Director, Maestro Zeljko Milicevic on Friday, December 8, 2023, at 8:00 p.m. at St. Paul’s Methodist Church, 620 Romeo Road, Rochester, Michigan. The evening will feature selections from the Stoney Creek High School Choir directed by Dr. Brandon Ulrich, Director of Choral Activities. Guest soloist, Timothy Michling will … [Read more...]

Rochester Community Concert Band presents ‘Ring Them Bells!’

The Rochester Community Concert Band (RCCB) will present their ‘Ring Them Bells’ concert on Tuesday, December 12, at 7:30 p.m. in the Stoney Creek High School Auditorium, 6755 Sheldon Road, Rochester Hills, MI 48306. The concert is open to the public and free to attend. Donations are gratefully accepted and appreciated.   The RCCB will be joined by the handbell choirs “Reveille Ringers” from St. Mary of the Hills Catholic Church, directed by Bob Sheldrick, and the “Wesley Ringers” … [Read more...]

Stoney Creek High School Safety Update

Stoney Creek High School all clear – students and staff are safe At 11:48 a.m. on Tuesday, September 20, an alarm sounded at Stoney Creek High School (SCHS) indicating the building was placed in lockdown. The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office and Rochester Police Department have provided the Rochester Community School District with an all-clear, indicating that Stoney Creek High School is secure. All students and staff are safe and accounted for. Dismissal continued as normally scheduled. … [Read more...]

Rochester Garden Club Awards College Scholarship

Every year, the Rochester Garden Club works in concert with the Community Foundation of Greater Rochester to fund college scholarships for exceptional students who will be studying in environmental or horticultural fields. “These are just the sort of students we like to support,” said Susan Gerrits, chair of the Education Committee of the Rochester Garden Club. “Our club is dedicated to promoting environmental education and we hope that our scholarship award of $1500 will help them reach their … [Read more...]

Dear Crabby, Why Are People Calling Tom Brady a Goat?

Dear Crabby, When it comes to sports, I’ll admit that I’m not the sharpest hockey stick in the bullpen. I do however know that Tom Brady fella is going to the Super Bowl … again. What I don’t understand is why everyone keeps saying he’s a goat. Can you help me out? Thanks!Frida Fumble Dear Frida Fumble,  You are correct. Quarterback Tom Brady is going to another Super Bowl. In fact, Super Bowl LV will Brady’s 10th appearance. Going into Sunday’s game, he’s won the Vince Lombardi … [Read more...]

Rochester Garden Club Awards Two College Scholarships

One of the missions of the Rochester Garden Club is to promote environmental education, and a primary method to fulfill that mission is the annual awarding of two $1500 college scholarships to high school seniors who are graduating from the Rochester Community Schools. The club members take great pride and joy in helping these students pursue their goals to learn how to improve our environment. This year the winners are Bryce Gamage from Stoney Creek High School, and Delaney Marino from … [Read more...]

Hope Comes from a Community of Caring

Rochester Community Schools Commits to Social-Emotional Wellness In just one year’s time, Rochester Community Schools (RCS) has made great strides to care for the social-emotional health and well-being of its students and staff. By partnering with the Center for Trauma Resilient Communities, the district is focused on building a culture that increases compassion, accountability, equity and belonging for all. Rochester Community Schools is currently the only Michigan school district … [Read more...]

The Rochester Symphony Orchestra Winter Wonderland Concert

The Rochester Symphony Orchestra (RSO) is pleased to announce its annual Winter Wonderland concert Friday, December 13, from 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at St. Paul's United Methodist Church, located at 620 Romeo Road in Rochester. The orchestra will entertain concertgoers with a variety of nostalgic seasonal favorites. As a special holiday treat, the RSO will welcome the award-winning Stoney Creek High School choirs who will sing many popular holiday selections. Dr. Brandon Ulrich, … [Read more...]

Volunteers to Create Blankets For Hospitalized Children at Stoney Creek High School

Make A Blanket Day 2019 Challenges Volunteers To Create 2,500 Blankets For Hospitalized Children Across The State, Attempts Guinness World Record This Saturday Hundreds of volunteers will converge at Stoney Creek High School in Rochester Saturday, September 21, to make 2,500 blankets for children in hospitals all across Michigan as part of Fleece & Thank You’s Make A Blanket Day 2019. The event takes place on the practice football field from 12 noon until 4:00 p.m. Fleece & Thank … [Read more...]