Rochester Community Schools Announces Scott Muska as New Board Member
Muska poses for a photo sitting in chairScott Muska was unanimously selected by the Board of Education of the Rochester Community School District to fill the vacant trustee position during the July 15 board meeting. Muska’s service began immediately following the Oath of Office. The term for his position will continue through December 31, 2020. “We are pleased to welcome Scott on […]
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Library Bookmobile Patron Turns 100
Francis D’agostine sits in a chair at a tableRochester Hills Public Library (RHPL) Patron Francis D’agostine celebrates her 100th birthday this Sunday. Library staff helped her kickoff the festivities with cupcakes during her regular bookmobile visit Wednesday. “Mrs. D’agostine is a valued patron and we’re happy to we got the opportunity to celebrate this big moment with her,” said Bookmobile Driver Nick Bourgeau. […]
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Fairies on the Farm
A little girl with fairie wings sits in the gardenDo you Believe in Fairies? Look for fairies, gnomes and sprites all around the Children’s Garden at the Rochester Hills Museum. They will only be there for one day as they stop on their way back to their summer homes. This program is sponsored by the Rochester Garden Club. Fairy Crafts Goodie Bag Storytelling Face Painting […]
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Orvis Fly Fishing Demonstration on the Clinton River
A man fly fishes in a riverWatch experienced outdoorsman and Clinton River booster Jason Davis demonstrate the art of fly fishing Sunday, July 28 at noon on the banks of the Clinton River across from Lake Norcentra Park at Rochester University (formerly named Rochester College). Davis, the passionate store manager of the Orvis Oakland County store in Royal Oak, previously worked […]
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Used Book Sale Runs Until Monday
Photo of books on a shelfThe Friends of the Rochester Hills Public Library’s Summer Used Book Sale is set for July 24 – 27 and Monday, July 29. The sale is at the library building at 500 Olde Towne Road in downtown Rochester. It will be located in the library’s second floor addition in the space dedicated to the Friends’ […]
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Neighborhood House Hosts Third Annual Blast Off 2 School Event
Event LogoNeighborhood House, Ascension Providence Rochester (Crittenton Hospital), and the Assistance League of Southeastern Michigan have teamed up to host their annual Blast off 2 School back-to-school event on August 17 at the Neighborhood House main office (1720 S. Livernois, Rochester Hills, MI). Since opening their new facility in 2016, Neighborhood House has been able to […]
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Free Open Range Archery Shoot
A group of people pose with the bows near a targetOpen Range Shoot Prior archery experience required, as instruction is not provided. Crossbows or broadheads are not permitted. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Range supervised by certified USA Archery Instructors. Located at the beautiful Marsh View Park Archery Range, 3100 E. Clarkston Road, Oakland, MI 48363. Not sure how to shoot? […]
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Dear Crabby, How Can Some People Smell Rain Coming?
Dear Crabby sits in front of a laptop computerDear Crabby, How can some people smell rain coming? Is it true they can smell it before it even gets to their location? Wonderingly, Super Sniffer   Dear Super Sniffer, You may have to retrain that sniffer of yours, because it’s true, some people can smell the rain’s a comin’. Call it intuition or an old farmer’s trick, […]
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