Dear Crabby, Can a City Have Too Much Growth?
Dear Crabby sits in front of a laptop computerDear Crabby, By far my favorite season is fall! The crisp air, cozy fires, and the annual trip to the cider mill. But what I especially love is looking at the color on the trees. But lately, as I’ve driven around Rochester and Rochester Hills, I’ve noticed a lot of have been cut down for […]
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Library Cookie Bake Sale December 14
Friends LogoThe Friends of the Rochester Hills Public Library is hosting a Fundraiser Cookie Bake Sale Saturday, December 14, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the library’s Multipurpose Room at 500 Olde Towne Road in downtown Rochester. The Friends Committee organizing the event is recruiting volunteers to help make the event a reality. Interested? Send […]
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Downtown Rochester Festival of Trees November 22-24
Five woman stand around a seated Santa Claus near a Christmas TreeThe 6th Annual Downtown Rochester Festival of Trees will be November 22-24, at the Rochester Community House, with over 70 trees, wreaths, centerpieces, tablescapes and more. All items will be auctioned, with proceeds benefiting The Big, Bright Light Show and Rochester-area non-profit organizations. The Festival of Trees kicks off with the Cocktail Preview on Friday, November […]
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Unique Crafts at the OPC Artisan Market
Shop unique and trendy hand-crafted items at the Artisan Market on Saturday, November 9 from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Entry is $1 at the door, which benefits the Older Persons’ Commission (OPC) Enrichment & Arts Department. The public is welcome to attend this boutique style sale which will be located in the gym at […]
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Community Comes Together for First Look at Innovation Hills
A small group of people walk along the boardwalk near a large pondThe City’s newest park, Innovation Hills, officially opened to the public on Wednesday night. Located at 2800 W Hamlin, the park has been long anticipated since it was closed for construction over the summer. Nestled on the corner of Hamlin and Adams, Innovation Hills is a park intended to be unlike any other. The park […]
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