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| Avondale Students attend Congress to be Future Scientists |
 Four Avondale High School Students Selected to Attend Congress Focused on STEAM-related
Studies Tapped for their academic achievement and interest in exploring and networking career pathways in science, four Avondale High School students were invited to attend National Academy Congress sessions at University of Massachusetts this summer. Juniors Meghan Parkinson and Ryan Feng attended the […] |
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| Scarecrows in the City |
 The Rochester Hills Museum is hosting their annual Scarecrows in the City Building Workshop The Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm will be hosting Scarecrows in the City Building Workshop on Tuesday, October 4 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Scarecrows in the City allows local businesses and organizations to build a scarecrow that
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| SEA LIFE Michigan Earns Prestigious AZA Accreditation |
 Rigorous inspection and review process assures the attraction meets rising standards for animal care and welfare, veterinary programs, conservation, education and safety The Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA) announced today that SEA LIFE Michigan Aquarium in Auburn Hills has been granted accreditation by AZA’s
Independent Accreditation Commission. “Only zoos and aquariums that meet the […] |
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| OU Achieves Gold Status Among “Veteran-Friendly” Schools in Michigan |
 Oakland University is among select colleges and universities in Michigan being recognized for the exceptional support services it provides to student veterans. The Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency (MVAA) recently released its 2016-2017 list of Veteran-Friendly Schools, which recognizes institutions of higher
learning for their dedication to student veterans and dependents utilizing their G.I. Bill and other educational benefits. […] |
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| The Women’s Fund is Looking for Grant Recipients |
| The Women’s Fund is looking for non-profit organizations that are in need of assistance and can benefit from their grants. The Women’s Fund provides focused grants to local non-profit organizations throughout Oakland County that support women. Grants are awarded once a year and applications must be submitted by October 14 to be considered. Requests for […] |
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| 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 […] |
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| Help Control Mosquitoes that Spread Dengue, Chikungunya, and Zika Viruses |
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| Employees with AED Training Save Coworker’s Life |
 An Oakland County custodian is alive today thanks to the quick action of three fellow employees and their county-sponsored automated external defibrillator (AED) and cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training. Skilled maintenance mechanic and 51-year-old Waterford resident Tim Hoskins along with building safety attendants Tom
Pecheniuk and Tony Sullivan discovered 47-year-old custodian Ken Cummings unconscious and […] |
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| Put Your Best Brain Forward with Mind Aerobics at the OPC |
 Mind Aerobics is an innovative, evidence-based program that helps adults maintain or strengthen their brain function. In a recent 10 year trial involving nearly 3,000 older adults the Alzheimer’s Association announced that specific types of brain training games that test mental quickness decreased the onset of dementias by
48 percent. Mind Aerobics classes are organized […] |
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| Get Your Free Daffodil Bulbs |
 In recognition of
Rochester’s Bicentennial in 2017, the City of Rochester is inviting the greater Rochester area to plant daffodil bulbs as a symbol of celebration for Rochester’s 200th year. To assist in this endeavor, the City is offering a free dozen daffodil bulbs to every visitor to the Downtown Rochester Farmers’ Market on Saturday, September […] |
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| Cider Mill Hike |
 Next Tuesday, Michael Dwyer of Rochester Media, will join The Midweek Meanders walking group to lead a hike in Oakland
Township and the Village of Goodison to visit two of the area’s cider mills. Free and open to all. Meet at 10:30 a.m. under the large covered porch at the Paint Creek Cider Mill building […] |
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| Dear Crabby, What’s Your Favorite Season? |
 Dear Crabby, What’s Your Favorite Season? Sincerely, Autumn Taker Dear Autumn, Your name says it all – the season I like best is Fall. We are blessed to have four
wonderful seasons in Michigan – granted, Winter lasts too long – but the Autumn is the best. While I hate to see summer end, the fall […] |
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Last chance to win Michigan Renaissance Festival Tickets?
Ask Dear Crabby a question this month by emailing him at DearCrabby@rochestermedia.com |
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