| Avon Players Celebrates 75 Years |
 The Rev. Robert J. Burgess of Rochester’s First Congregational Church was a leading
advocate for the formation of a theatre group in the community. Other like-minded residents, including several schoolteachers, joined in the effort. The Rochester newspapers announced the organizational meeting of what was known at first by the generic name “Civic Players” in June 1947. |
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| Inside the Oakland County Child Killer Investigation with Marney Rich Keenan |
 Rochester Hills Public Library welcomes journalist and author Marney Rich Keenan for an online discussion of her book, The Snow
Killings, about the horrific crimes of an Oakland County serial killer in the 1970s. The program will take place over Zoom on Tuesday, September 14, at 7:00 p.m. |
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| A Colorful History of American
League Baseball Parks |
 The Rochester-Avon Historical Society will present “A Colorful History of American League Baseball Parks”
on Thursday, September 2 at 7:00 p.m. in the Rochester Hills Public Library’s Multipurpose Room. |
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| Road Commission
Still Seeking to Hire Full-Time Road Workers |
 The Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC) continues the effort to hire people who want to help keep Oakland County great by helping to maintain
the county road system. “We think of these people as ‘road warriors’,” said Dennis Kolar, RCOC Managing Director. “These are the front-line workers who handle the day-to-day maintenance necessary to […] |
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| Story Garden Grand Opening with Plein
Air Art Show |
 A garden to honor Helen S. Williams has been developed at Cranberry Lake Farm in Oakland Township. She was known as the
‘Pied Piper of Reading’ and ‘The Story Lady.’ The garden’s theme focuses on seven of Helen’s favorite children’s books, which make up the seven sections of the garden. The Grand Opening will be Friday, September 10, from 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. at 388 W. Predmore Road in Oakland Township, and is open to the public. The rain date is September 11 at 10:00 a.m. |
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| Meadow Brook Theatre Reopens with World Premiere of ‘FANCY, a Country Jukebox Musical’ |
 Inspired by Reba McEntire’s hit recording, FANCY is the story of a young girl turned out of her mother’s house with nothing but her guitar and
the clothes on her back. Her dreams come true as she rises to country music superstardom, but at what cost? Originally scheduled to end the 2019-2020 season, the world […] |
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| Dear Crabby, Do You Hate Visiting the
Dentist? |
 Dear Crabby, My wife keeps nagging me to get into the
dentist for a cleaning and checkup. I’m not scared, but I just don’t get what the big deal is. Do you hate going to the dentist too? Thanks!P. Sherman Dear P. Sherman, First of all, no one loves visiting the dentist. There are all […] |
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| September 11, The Day That Changed the
World |
 Rochester Hills Public Library (RHPL) is honored to participate in September 11, 2001: The Day That Changed the
World, a downloadable educational exhibition that presents the history of 9/11, its origins, and its ongoing implications through the personal stories of those who witnessed and survived the attacks. This 9/11 Memorial & Museum curated exhibition reflects the core pillars of commemoration, education, and inspiration as we prepare to observe the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. |
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