Remembering Rea Siffring
Photo of Rea SiffringRea Siffring passed peacefully on May 18, 2018, after suffering a stroke in the North Carolina mountain home of her Daughter and Son-in-Law, Jenny and Jim Fitzpatrick. She was surrounded by her family. Having frequently visited the area over the last 30 years with her Husband, Dr. Loren Siffring, this time they came to celebrate […]
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Patients and Caregivers Teach Students from Oakland University and Baker College
Student kneels to talk with patient in wheelchairStudents Learn from Patients and Caregivers at Physical Therapy Workshop With a focus on promoting a community-based approach to health education, students and leaders in the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program at Oakland University (OU) and the Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) program at Baker College of Auburn Hills came together in OU’s Human Health […]
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Walton Boulevard Traffic Shift Begins June 2
Photo of large culvert to be replaced filled with rocks and debrisWalton Blvd. Culverts being Replaced The Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC) expects to shift two-way traffic to the north half of Walton Blvd. between Squirrel and Adams roads in the communities of Rochester Hills and Auburn Hills on Saturday, June 2. The traffic shift is weather-dependent and could be delayed. Subdivision entrances at Firewood […]
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National Trails Day on the Paint Creek Trail June 2
National Trails Day Logo of four people hiking up hillRochester, Rochester Hills, Oakland Township, Orion Township, and the Village of Lake Orion The Paint Creek Trailways Commission and Lake Orion Downtown Development Authority (DDA) will be hosting the 20th Annual National Trails Day event at Children’s Park, the Orion Art Center, and on the Paint Creek Trail on Saturday, June 2. This year’s theme is ‘National Trails […]
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New Happenings at Meadow Brook Hall
Evening view of the outside of the HallSummer Events at the Great Estate Yoga In The Garden is an all-levels yoga class in the Rock Garden. Yoga instructor Shannon Kraegel will lead class while participants practice poses and enjoy the tranquility and beauty of the surrounding gardens. Please bring a yoga mat and water bottle. In the event of inclement weather, the […]
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Paddlepalooza 2018
Red canoe with Mayor Barnett in the frontCollaborating Cities Invite Kayakers and Canoeists to Participate in Friendly Competition Set for Saturday, June 2 The City of Auburn Hills announces that it is once again partnering with the City of Rochester Hills on Paddlepalooza 2018, an annual canoe/kayak race and adventure river paddle down the Clinton River on Saturday, June 2. Participants will […]
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Dear Crabby, What's the difference Between Lollapalooza and Paddlepalooza?

Seems as though you can take any event and add the ending “palooza” to it and now it’s something bigger and better. In my day, we just added “o-rama” or “a-go-go” to make something sound more interesting. So, “palooza” comes from ...





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