Deck the Halls at the Downtown Rochester Festival of Trees
Looking for holiday inspiration?  The Downtown Rochester Festival of Trees November 20 & 21 at the Rochester Community House features trees, wreaths, centerpieces, tablescapes and much more, all designed and donated by the Metro Detroit Community.
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A Little Something Extra
Crowds of people gather to see strings of colored lights in downtown RochesterJoin the merchants of Downtown Rochester on Monday, November 22, from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. when they offer their customers Lagniappe (Creole for “a little something extra”) in appreciation for their support throughout the year. The Rochester Downtown Development Authority (DDA) also will offer some Lagniappe with the debut of The Big, Bright Light Show. […]
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Dillman & Upton Sells with Over 100 Years of Service to Rochester
Dillman and Upton in 2016Dillman & Upton has been supplying materials to a large portion of construction projects built or remodeled in Oakland County. They also specialize in lumber, millwork, window, decking, and kitchens/baths, including remodeling. Mans Lumber and Millwork, who specialists in lumber, millwork, window, decking, and kitchens/baths, has acquired Dillman & Upton's home improvement center, showroom, and lumberyard.
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Author’s Corner: When Social Media Hurts
Author's Corner graphic with name and photo of Author R.L. HerronWhen Social Media Hurts I was reminded by comments in a recent writing group discussion, that authors must be mindful of their social media endeavors. I agree. You need visibility for your work. Every product needs some form of marketing to garner recognition. When I first started as an independent author, the prevailing wisdom said […]
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FRIDAY NIGHT! Light the Village of Rochester Hills
On Friday, November 19, the City of Rochester Hills and the Village of Rochester Hills will host the annual Light the Village event.
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Author Fair Returns to the Library on Small Business Saturday
Booklovers from across metro Detroit can delight in finding new authors, meeting with favorite writers, and perhaps catching some writing inspiration of their own at the third annual Authors Fair hosted by Rochester Writers and Rochester Hills Public Library. This popular local literary event takes place in the library’s Multipurpose Room from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Small Business Saturday, November 27.
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Dear Crabby, How do you Winterize a Car?
You could take your vehicle to a service station and let them check it for you, but they’re so busy right now it may take days to get it back. So, I recommend finding a friend to sit in the driver’s seat while you walk around the car. With the car on, have them tap the breaks, turn the lights on, use the turn signals and hazard lights – make sure they all work. Check the wiper blades, front and rear. Most of us have key-less entry these days, but ...
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