Outdoor Engagement Events Kick off in Rochester Hills
The Rochester Hills Outdoor engagement team is gearing up for a full summer of scavenger hunts, survival skills, and s’mores. As the weather heats up, so does outdoor programming.  “Kids, teens, and parents alike are looking for ways to create fun, summer memories,” said Mayor Bryan K. Barnett. “There’s no better way to do this […]
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Test Drive the OPC with their Spring into Action Event
A Celebration of Programs for the 50+ Age Group The Older Persons’ Commission (OPC) invites locals to Spring into Action, where prospective members can learn about and experience the extensive fitness, aquatics, enrichment and arts programming available daily at the facility. Those interested in learning more about the benefits of membership are invited to pre-register […]
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Rarely Heard Classics, A Virtual Country Blues Narrative with Songs
Rochester Hills Public Library presents musician Leonardo Gianola on Sunday, May 16 at 2:00 p.m. for “A Virtual Country Blues Narrative” on the library’s Zoom platform. Specializing in solo, acoustic country blues, Gianola slaps a fresh coat of paint on these rarely heard classics. With music influenced by Robert Johnson, Son House, Charley Patton, Blind […]
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Rochester Hills City Councilman David Walker Announces Re-election Bid
On the heels of his first term as a Rochester Hills City Councilman, David Walker has announced he’s seeking re-election. “I’m a big fan of getting involved and volunteering in the community you live in and the Rochester Hills City Council is an elevated position to get that done,” Walker said. “I’m passionate about preserving […]
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Fun and Flexible Summer Jobs in Rochester Hills
The City of Rochester Hills is actively recruiting seasonal laborers, lifeguards, and park attendants for summer 2021.  For high school students looking to get their first job, working with the city allows individuals to be outdoors, gain valuable work experience, and make new friends.  “Whether you are keeping swimmers safe on Spencer Beach or helping […]
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Take Me Home Huey: Helping Veterans Heal Through Art
Rochester Hills Public Library welcomes artist Steve Maloney to discuss his art and his book, Take Me Home Huey, on Tuesday, May 11 at 7:00 p.m. on the library’s Zoom platform. Maloney reclaimed a Medevac helicopter used during the Vietnam War and turned it into a sculpture. The chopper’s journey and what Maloney learned about […]
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Dear Crabby, Should we Defund the Police?
Dear Crabby sits in front of a laptop computerDear Crabby, Should we Defund the Police? Sincerely, Ann R. Key Dear Ann, Well, that’s a big question. The short answer is no. But it’s really up to you, and the public in general. And you really need to understand what that means and how you would do it. Most Americans have heard the term […]
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