$2,200 Raised for Friends of the Clinton River Trail
A couple bikes along the Clinton River Trail in Rochester Hills - photo by Michael Dwyer Motor City Brew Tours and New Belgium Brewing Raise $2,200 for Friends of the Clinton River Trail Motor City Brew Tours and New Belgium Brewing held their first annual “Cruisin’ for the Trails” fall ride on the Clinton River Trail on September 10. The event raised $2,200 for trail improvements. Over 100 participants rode about […]
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Oakland County Board of Commissioners Launch New Program for At-Risk Youth
Oakland County Board of Commissioners Board Chairman Michael J. Gingell (R) announced that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners is launching a new collaborative effort in conjunction with Oakland County Youth Assistance to offer at-risk young people with positive experiences, skill building and personal development. The Youth Enrichment Scholarship program will allow recipients to receive up to $500 for activities […]
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Michigan Festivals & Events Association Receives Grants
Michigan Fun Michigan Festivals & Events Association Receives Services to the Field and Capitol Improvement Grants President and CEO Sue Bila is pleased to announce Michigan Festivals & Events Association (MFEA) has received a $50,000 Services to the Field matching grant and a $2,875 Capitol Improvement matching grant from the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs. […]
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Midwest Furniture & Design Exhibition
Midwest Furniture & Design Exhibition Exhibition Dates: September 24 – October 29 Gallery Talk: September 24 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. Opening Reception: September 24 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Paint Creek Center for the Arts presents Midwest Furniture & Design, a contemporary exhibit featuring 2D and 3D artists from the Midwest. We are exhibiting artists who design and build custom furniture […]
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County Officials Approve a Second Round of Funds for Upcoming Road Projects
Oakland County Board of Commissioners The Oakland County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a series of resolutions sponsored by members of the Board to secure funds for local road projects in many cities and villages throughout Oakland County. Funding for the projects has been made available from Oakland County’s new Local Road Improvement Pilot Program. This program provides limited financial […]
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Oakland County Wellness Program Racks Up Awards
OakFit10kCorp! Magazine has named OakFit, Oakland County’s employee wellness program, as one of its Best & Brightest in Wellness® winners for a third year in a row, County Executive L. Brooks Patterson announced today. “Winning this award for a third year in a row is a testament to how innovative Oakland County’s employee wellness program […]
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Live Clean Nutrition Opens in Rochester Hills, Grand Opening set for September 24
Clean Nutrition Juice Bar Rochester Hills may one day claim rights as the healthiest city in metro Detroit, at least that’s the goal of the owner of Live Clean Nutrition, a new Rochester Hills based retailer that just recently opened its doors. Opened by a young man who, like many, healed a personal health issue that conventional medicine simply […]
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In My Shoes, Wishes Gala 2016
House of Providence Gala - photo by Kate Panza The House of Providence is a safe place for survivors and overcomers. “Until Every Child has a Home,” is their slogan. Founders, Jason and Maggie Dunn, began House of Providence in a response to the orphan crisis in Michigan. In the State of Michigan, there are thousands of children waiting for a family to call their […]
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Tremendous Trees at the Museum
Tremendous TreesRochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm is presenting Tremendous Trees  The Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm will be presenting Tremendous Trees on Saturday, September 24 from 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. Guests will learn methods for identifying trees, why trees are so important to us, and take a tree tour on the museum’s […]
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