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| ICYMI ... Goodison Cider Mill is Now in Its Sixth Decade of Cider Making |
The Goodison Cider Mill has been a fixture in the small community that shares its name
for over half a century. Lloyd Blankenburg, a local fruit grower, and his wife, Marion, opened the mill in 1965. At the time, the Blankenburgs were already operating a fruit stand on the property, so they expanded the building […] |
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| Calling All Designers for the 6th Annual Downtown Rochester Festival of Trees |
Plans are well underway for the 6th Annual Downtown Rochester Festival of Trees, November 22-24. The Downtown
Rochester Festival of Trees is a holiday spectacular unlike any other, featuring trees, wreaths, tablescapes, porchscapes and more designed and donated by the Metro Detroit community. We are seeking businesses, organizations, individuals and families to donate their time […] |
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| Dear Crabby, Do You Still Listen to Records? |
Dear Crabby, I see this year’s theme for Rochester Posed is “Album
Covers.” Since the graphic includes a record, it got me wondering if you’re a fan of vinyl. Records seem to be all the rage these days. Thanks! Gary Gramophone Dear Gary Gramophone, Ain’t it funny how things become popular again? Shoot. I can […] |
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| Rochester Hills Wins Prestigious State Planning Award |
Community Input Drives Vision for City’s Master Plan Rochester Hills recently received the Public Outreach
Planning Excellence Award from the Michigan Association of Planning (MAP). The city’s process for updating the master plan was guided by three key principles: to preserve, to enhance, and to diversify. Working with consulting firm Giffels Webster, the team gathered […] |
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| Down on the Farm in Oakland Township |
The Oakland Township Historic District Commission to include Vintage Apron Exhibit at Event, as well as all the usual
‘Down on the Farm’ favorites The Oakland Township Historic District Commission will share a Vintage Apron Exhibit at their annual Down on the Farm event on Saturday, October 5 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The […] |
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| Rochester Posed Winners Announced |
Downtown Rochester held its 7th Annual Rochester Posed event on Thursday, October 3. During the event twenty-two
participating businesses turned their storefront windows into live mannequin displays. This year’s theme for Rochester Posed was Album Covers. Attendees were dazzled by a variety of mannequin displays including The Go-Gos, Elton John and Abbey Road. “Rochester Posed is […] |
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| Scare Away Hunger 5K Run/Walk |
Neighborhood House Scare Away Hunger 5K Run/Walk Tradition Returns this October Fall is approaching, which means it is time to register for a favorite fall tradition for families, runners, and walkers. Neighborhood House’s Scare Away Hunger 5K returns for its 9th year
on Sunday, October 20. This is a great opportunity for runners, walkers, and […] |
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