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| Oakland Township Seeks Historic District Commission Member |
| The HDC is looking for a resident of Oakland Township to join the Commission The Charter Township of Oakland welcomes residents that have a passion for our Township and local preservation. The HDC oversees local historic districts, offers guidance to homeowners, and attempts to educate residents on preserving our cultural heritage. The HDC also manages […] |
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| Seeking Artists for Outdoor Art Sale |
| The Older Persons’ Commission is looking for hand-made outdoor art, created by anyone, to be donated. If you make birdbaths, stepping stones, benches, garden chairs, wind chimes, trellises, totems, fence and wall art, plant stakes, yard sculpture, planters, lanterns, gazing balls or more – they want your donations. Proceeds go to the OPC Enrichment & Art Department Deadline: […] |
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| Hometown Hustle Opens Registration |
| Online Registration is Now Open for Rochester Community Schools Foundation 11th Annual Hometown Hustle on May 7 The 5K Hometown Hustle, a treasured community tradition and the signature fundraising event for the Rochester Community Schools Foundation, will be held on Saturday, May 7. The eleventh annual event will again bring the community together to celebrate […] |
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| Auburn Elementary Science Fair Goes Beyond Science |
| Event filled with Hands-on Learning Experiences Students at Auburn Elementary in the Avondale School District had opportunity to try their hand at science fun that included everything from making ice cream to operating VEX robotics during the school’s annual Science Fair. In addition, the Kindergarten through 5th grade students displayed their science mastery through their […] |
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| Employee Drive Oakland County Cares 4 Flint Spearheaded |
| Please note that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners have encouraged all Oakland County Employees to participate in a special employee drive kicking off March 21-24. More details forthcoming on Monday about effort which is spearheaded by Oakland County Commissioner Marcia Gershenson and Bob Hoffman and the members of the Board. The effort is supported […] |
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| Medical Main Street Open House |
| Medical Main Street Open House to Feature Panel Discussion by Top Executives from Leading Health Care Systems Top executives from some of the leading health care systems in Michigan will discuss the future of health care and innovations in the industry during a Medical Main Street open house. The event is set for March 16 […] |
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| Oakland County Commissioners March 17 |
| Cares 4 Flint Employee Donation Drive On Thursday, March 17, 2016, at the 9:30 a.m. board meeting, Oakland County Commissioner Marcia Gershenson, along with Commissioner Bob Hoffman and members of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners will announce the “Oakland County Cares 4 Flint Employee Donation Drive.” Oakland County Commissioner Marcia Gershenson has spearheaded the […] |
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| Calendar Girls Opens at Meadow Brook Theatre |
| Touching comedy “Calendar Girls” springs into Meadow Brook Theatre Annie and her friend, Chris, are dedicated to the support of their local hospital. To raise funds they know they need something special to put them on the map. The ladies persuade four fellow Women’s Institute members to pose nude for a special calendar. Partnering with […] |
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| Condos to Replace Rochester Elevator Location |
| Historic Landmark Location May Soon Be History Rumors have been going up and down the streets of town that the Rochester Elevator has been sold and will soon be replaced with condominiums. For 136 continuous years, the big red historic landmark has served the public in Downtown Rochester. The former Mayor of Rochester said he […] |
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| Michigan Works Director Named County Manager of Workforce Development |
| Oakland County Troy Michigan Works! Director Named County Manager of Workforce Development A Chesterfield Township woman who began as a summer intern in the Troy Michigan Works! office 17 years ago and eventually rose to become its director is the new manager of the Oakland County Michigan Works! workforce development program. Jennifer Llewellyn, 38, will […] |
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| Messy Gravel Road Season, Driver Caution Says RCOC |
| The Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC) advises drivers to use caution on gravel roads during the upcoming weeks. Rain mixed with snowmelt on many of the over 760 mile of gravel roads in Oakland County will likely cause soft conditions on some unpaved road surfaces. The anticipated rain could also contribute to washout-like conditions, […] |
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| Personal Best Athlete Profile |
| The Sense of Success: Marika Vorosmarty-Blumerick While all Senior Games athletes strive to perform at their best, the reasons vary as to what motivates them. Some still have the burning desire to win and earn medals, while others seek to maintain health and vitality, to set goals, to measure and compete against themselves over time, […] |
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| Canadian Goddess of Cabaret Sharron Matthews coming to OU March 20 |
| Sharron Matthews, the “Canadian Goddess of Cabaret,” has taken her hit comedic, tour-de-force concerts across Canada and around the world, to New York City, London, Scotland, South Africa and home again. She has earned rave reviews and delighted audiences wherever she has performed. She is bringing her show, “Sharron Matthews Superstar: Gold” to Oakland University, […] |
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| St. Patrick’s Day Drinking and Driving Warning |
| Oakland County Sherriff Michael J. Bouchard Warns Against Drinking and Driving on St. Patrick’s Day St. Patrick’s Day is a social occasion where alcohol is served generously. All too often, people drive after they have too much to drink. Sheriff Bouchard reminds us that the rate of alcohol-impaired drivers increases around St. Patrick’s Day, and […] |
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| Wine, Wit and Wisdom Wrap-up |
| By John Smyntek for The Friends of the Rochester Hills Public Library The 245 guests at the Friends of the Rochester Public Library’s Wine, Wit & Wisdom March 12 lingered at the library long after dessert and coffee were served. They were savoring an evening filled with good food and drink and were eager to […] |
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| Dear Crabby, Is there a Perfect Food? |
| Dear Crabby, Is there a Perfect Food? Sincerely, Reuben Toastmaster Dear Reuben, Pizza is the answer. Always and forever. Round or square. The answer is Pizza! Simple is best, cheese and pepperoni. However, you may substitute or add more meat. I like to add bacon, ham, and pork sausage – basically, yummy pig meat […] |
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