Preschool Park Explorers Time for Turkeys
Photo of a live turkey in the wildOakland Township Parks and Recreation is Collaborating with Dinosaur Hill Nature Preserve for a Special Preschool Event November 30 Lost Lake Nature Park is home to more than just a quiet kayaking dock and exciting sledding hill, it’s also home to woodpeckers, garter snakes, and of course, wild turkeys. With enough turkey in everyone’s bellies […]
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Stan Lee’s Marvelous Lessons
Head shot of Warren wearing a flag bowtieBy Hon. Michael Warren I confess. I have been a deeply committed fan of Stan Lee and his creations since I was a young boy. Even as a judge, author, non-profit leader, and informal educator, I still learn from him. By now, you probably know the outline of his story. A poor, first generation errand […]
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Rochester Community Concert Band Concert December 11
A landscape image showing all the members seated on stage ready to performThe Rochester Community Concert Band (RCCB) will present its “Sounds of the Holiday” Concert on Tuesday, December 11 at 7:30 p.m. in the Rochester High School Auditorium, 180 S. Livernois Road, Rochester Hills, MI 48307. The concert will feature music of the Holiday season by Bach, Anderson, Vaughn Williams, Holst and others, including an arrangement […]
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Pine Knob is Hiring Ski and Snowboard Instructors
Pine Knob Instructor Tyler Walton teaches a first time skier - photo by Michael DwyerThe Ski and Snowboard School at Pine Knob Resort is expanding for the 2018/19 season. Applicants must be 16 years of age and competent skiers/riders. No teaching experience is necessary. Interested applicants should be skiers and snowboarders with solid skiing/riding skills who can instructed in how to teach. An applicant does not have to be an […]
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Breakfast with Santa
Breakfast with SantaThe Rochester Hills Kiwanis presents Breakfast with Santa set for Sunday, December 2, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Older Persons Commission (OPC) in Rochester, 650 Letica Dr., Rochester, MI. Price is $6.00 for adults and $3.00 for children under 12. Santa’s hours at the breakfast are from 9:45 a.m. to 12: 15 […]
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Rochester’s Holiday Traditions
Old photo showing a train looking float in the parade on Main Street with people lining the sidewalksThanksgiving kicks off the holiday season, and that means downtown Rochester’s annual Big, Bright Light Show now illuminates Main Street every evening. Currently in its 18th year, the light show is a local holiday tradition that draws crowds from across the metro area. The light show, however, is only the latest version of Rochester’s holiday décor. […]
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REVIEW: Avon Players’ ‘The Hunchback of Notre Dame’ Inspires and Enthralls on an Epic Scale
  At first blush, The Hunchback of Notre Dame seems like an odd choice for a holiday play. Especially when you consider past Avon productions such as A Christmas Story, Forever Christmas, and Miracle on 34th Street have much more overt seasonal messages. However, as the story unfolds it becomes clear that this play is […]
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