Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm opens for their 46th season

Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm opens for their 46th season The Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm is open for drop-in hours to start the 2025 season starting Friday, March 7.  The Museum is open Fridays and Saturdays, from 12-3 pm with guided tours of the Van Hoosen Farmhouse and Red House starting at 1 pm. Included with your admission is a self-paced, interactive look at our community’s local history, exhibits about the Taylor-Van Hoosen families, Mastodon bones, and a wide variety of

News Release: 3/3/2025

ROCHESTER POLICE WILL TAKE TO THE ICE FOR FAMILIES FACING CANCER  Rochester Police officers take to the ice in support of families facing cancer at the annual Face Off Against Cancer hockey game on Saturday, April 5, 2:30 PM at Suburban Ice Rochester arena.  Proceeds from the hockey game will benefit New Day Foundation for Families, a Rochester Hills nonprofit dedicated to reducing the financial burden and emotional stress caused by cancer. Bring the family and enjoy raffles, giveaways and fun! 

Get an Insider’s Look into the Entertainment Business with Avon Players’ Laughter on the 23rd Floor

ROCHESTER HILLS, MI, February 14, 2025 – Beloved playwright Neil Simon’s recollections of his early career provide fodder for snappy comedy in Avon Players’ Laughter on the 23rd Floor, running March 14-29.  Max Prince (Ben Feliciano) is the star of a popular 1950s comedy-variety series that is a major hit on the East Coast, but network executives insist that it is too sophisticated for the Midwest and urge Prince to dumb down his act.  Between the tensions of producing a weekly show and executive meddling,

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Habitat for Humanity of Oakland County calls on Michigan congressional members to take action on the affordable housing crisis

Pontiac, MI  (Tuesday, February 11, 2025) —The dwindling supply of affordable starter homes across America is a crisis that denies millions of families the foundation for stability and opportunity, while straining communities and hindering economic growth. In response, Habitat for Humanity is stepping up to advocate for bold solutions, many of which will be highlighted this week at Habitat on the Hill, the organization’s annual legislative event. This week, Habitat for Humanity of Oakland County will join

New Day Foundation Helps Local Family Facing Cancer

After Christmas 2023, seven-year-old Lincoln from Lapeer began a yearlong cancer journey that would culminate in his recent diagnosis of brain cancer. His first diagnosis, glioma of the spine, meant Lincoln would endure two surgeries to remove a 10” tumor over the summer. During the six weeks that he was hospitalized, his parents both took off work to care for him and his three siblings.  They both had full-time jobs and had enjoyed the purchase of a new home just prior to Lincoln’s symptoms appearing. 

Dutton Farm Call for Sponsorships: Driving Fore Dutton Golf Outing

Call For Sponsors for the Driving Fore Dutton Golf Outing Thursday, June 26th at Westwynd Golf Course at 9:00 with a shotgun start. 

Meadow Brook Theater Guild - Luncheon on the Aisle!

Please join the Meadowbrook Theater Guild for our 2025 fundraiser Luncheon on the Aisle! Date:     Thursday, April 24, 2025 Time:     10:30 a.m. Place:    Meadow Brook Theater on the campus of Oakland University Tickets:  Meadow Brook Theater Box Office - 248.377.3300. Individual ticket: $50. Groups of 8 or more: $45 per person. This FUNdraiser includes a boxed lunch, raffles, and highlighted performances of The Rat Pack Lounge at Meadowbrook Theater. Sway to the music of Dean Martin, Sammy Davis

RCS Student Councils Come Together to Make a Difference and Need Your Help!

Hello Local Business Owners and Community Members,Every year, our Rochester Community Schools High School Student Councils come together to make a difference, and this year is no exception. My name is Alex Shore, and I am a sophomore Student Council Representative at Stoney Creek High School. During the first week of March, the four high schools in RCS unite for our annual Cross-Town Charity Week (formerly known as Tri-High Charity Week). Last year, we raised over $93,000 for Humble Designs, and we’re