Big Issues in the Regional Transit Authority Plan, Read BEFORE you Vote
RTA MapIntroduction by Sue Ann Douglas Former Oakland County Commissioner Following are the talking points document on the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) tax that is on the November ballot that Deputy County Executive Bob Daddow prepared for some of the county commissioners. I know it’s long but Bob is a detail guy. He also mentions another document that […]
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Walk Like a Zombie in Downtown Rochester
Rochester Hills Public Library Hosts Zombie Walk For the first time the Rochester Hills Public Library is celebrating Halloween, the premier of The Walking Dead and all things spooky with a community Zombie Walk October 26 at 6:00 p.m. Participants are asked to dress like a zombie and take a short walk through downtown Rochester and the Paint Creek trail with library […]
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The 18th Annual Lobster Boil Was A Great Success
Club President Elect, Carol Anne Ketelsen and Current President Alicia Chenhalls of the Rochester Junior' Women's Club The Rochester Junior Woman’s Club is grateful to all of the community members who came out to support their 18th annual Lobster Boil on Saturday, September 24. The event was a great success, selling more than 1200 lobsters. The live New England lobsters were flown in fresh early Saturday morning and members of RJWC cooked, […]
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Welcome Coffee for Newcomers & Neighbors of Greater Rochester
Newcomers & Neighbors of Greater Rochester The Newcomers and Neighbors Club of Greater Rochester to Host a Welcome Coffee November 3 Whether you are new to the area or have lived here your whole life, the Newcomers and Neighbors Club of Greater Rochester has something to offer you. We are a social group of fun loving individuals that live in Rochester, […]
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Sip, Savor, and Shop
Shoppers Kristine and Tricia enjoy an evening out with friends Rochester Community Schools Foundation Hosts Sip, Savor, and Shop Event Sip a favorite beverage. Savor appetizers from local establishments. Shop alongside friends and family and have the opportunity to win fabulous prizes.  The fifth annual Sip, Savor and Shop event, sponsored by the Rochester Community Schools Foundation, will be held on Thursday, November 10, from […]
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Q2 honors Woodward, Pontiac, and Children’s Village Boosters
Oakland County Logo Tickets are now available for the 24th Annual Quality People/Quality County (Q2) Awards breakfast which takes place Wednesday, October 26 at the Auburn Hills Marriott Pontiac at Centerpoint. This year’s honorees include Ed Lee, founder of Lee Industrial Contracting in Pontiac; Jean Chamberlain, a member of the boards of the Woodward Dream Cruise and Woodward […]
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Curbside Leaf Collection Begins October 24 in Rochester
Curbside Leaf CollectionBeginning on October 24, the City will have crews out picking up leaves at the curb. Please assemble neat piles of leaves right along the curb, in the street. Grass clippings, pet waste, municipal waste and tree limbs are strictly prohibited. As summer comes to an end, the Michigan Fall colors blast into view. Unfortunately, […]
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Rochester Hills Launches Name That Park Contest
Residents asked to Name the Park Residents Have the Opportunity to Be a Part of History At 2800 West Hamlin Road, Rochester Hills has begun the initial stages of building a new and innovative park, currently known as Riverbend, that will revolutionize recreation in the city. This beautiful 119 acre undeveloped parkland has gorgeous bluffs, untouched prairie, the mighty Clinton River, […]
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University Hills Elementary School Principal Named Principal of the Year
Amy Grande named Principal of the Year Amy Grande Named Principal of the Year Amy Grande, principal of University Hills Elementary School, has been honored as the 2016 Principal of the Year for Region 7 (Oakland County) from the Michigan Elementary and Middle School Principals Association (MEMSPA). This distinction now qualifies her as a candidate for the statewide competition, which will be […]
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Michigan Bats at the Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm
Michigan BatsRochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm is presenting Michigan Bats on October 29 The Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm will be presenting Michigan Bats on Saturday, October 29tfrom 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. Guests will learn about the different species of bats in Michigan, what role they play in the ecosystem, and what […]
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