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| REVIEW: Classical Opera Gets the Slapstick Treatment in Avon Players’
Uproarious Production of ‘Lend Me a Tenor’ (FYI ... some dates cancelled) |
 Mention the word ‘opera’ and likely the first image that springs to mind is a woman in a Viking hat with blond braids, wearing a breastplate, and hitting an impossibly high note that can shatter any nearby glass objects. Or perhaps it’s the 1957 Bugs Bunny cartoon “What’s
Opera, Doc?” spoofing Richard Wagner’s Der Ring […] |
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| Rochester Hills Public Library Cancels Programs through March 31 |
As Coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to impact communities in the State of Michigan, the Rochester Hills Public Library is taking steps to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19. The library remains open with normal hours of operation. However, in keeping with recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the State of Michigan, and the Oakland […] |
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| State of Emergency in Oakland County Declared |
 Oakland County Executive David Coulter today declared a state of emergency in the county, allowing him to shift resources quickly to assist residents, businesses and communities affected by the spread of the coronavirus. Coulter said the declaration was necessary to open a path for federal funds, should
they become available. The county has established the […] |
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| Governor Whitmer Orders Temporary Prohibition on Large Assemblages and Events |
 Governor Orders that Events and Shared-Space Assemblages over 250 People be Canceled or Postponed Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed Executive Order 2020-5 to
cancel all events over 250 people and all assemblages in shared spaces over 250 people beginning on Friday, March 13 at 5:00 p.m. and ending on Sunday, April 5 at 5:00 p.m. The […] |
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| Mayor Barnett Declares State of Emergency in Rochester Hills |
 As we collectively address the pandemic facing our local community, state and country, the City of Rochester Hills is working to minimize
the public’s and our employees’ exposure to the coronavirus. Effective immediately, Mayor Bryan K. Barnett has issued a State of Emergency in the City of Rochester Hills. This State of Emergency will allow […] |
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| Apply to Serve on a City Board or Commission in Rochester |
 The City of Rochester is seeking applicants for various boards and commissions. Please fill out an application and
submit by Wednesday, April 8, 2020 for first consideration. If you are interested in serving on a City of Rochester Board or Commission, please fill out a Boards and Commissions Application at www.rochestermi.org/bcapp More information on each […] |
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| Dear Crabby, Why is Everyone Declaring a State of Emergency? |
 Dear Crabby, From Cities, to Counties and from States to the Federal Government, Why is Everyone Declaring a State of Emergency, isn’t the
Federal Level Enough? Sincerely, State of Over-Emergency Dear State of Over-Emergency, As more and more people panic about the pandemic, that is the Coronavirus, it does seem that every level of […] |
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