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Rochester Regional Chamber of Commerce
March 15, 2010
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Contact Us
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71 Walnut, Suite 110
Rochester, Michigan
48307
W: www.rrc-mi.com
E: info@rrc-mi.com
P: 248-651-6700
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| Thank you to our February 2010 Renewing Members |
BD's Mongolian Barbeque
Bear Creek Management, LLC
Beaumont Hospital
Chase - Rochester
ConferenceDirect
Dr. Shary Henderson, DDS
eChamber Connect
Edward Jones Investments
EEI Global
Eisenhower Dance Ensemble
Fidelity Bank
Focal Pointe Project Management Solutions
Froggy's Toy Stop
Habitat for Humanity Oakland County
Heart of the Hills Barbershop Chorus
Hollywood Markets
Jonathan R. Crane, P.C.
Kendal & Co.
LEGEND The Band
Lewis Travel
Life Time Fitness
Media Concepts, Inc.
Michigan United Physicians, PC - Kumar
Motor City Landscape Design & Installation
Mr. B's Food & Spirits
North Oakland Family YMCA
Nuisance Wildlife Service
Rick Young & Associates - Butler
Rochester Area Neighborhood House
Shaklee
SJ Video Productions
Strategic Funding
Successfully Single, Inc.
Sunrise Assisted Living of Rochester
The Painted Pot
Wal-Mart
Waltonwood at University
Web Litho, Inc.
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Greetings!
 Congratulations to Oakland University's Golden Grizzlies who clinched their second NCAA tournament bid! Read more about it here! The 2010 Chamber Golf Outing is quickly approaching and with the wonderfully warm weather we've been having, I'm sure you are all excited to get out on the course! Please see the detailed flier below on ways to become involved. Contact the Chamber office at info@rrc-mi.com for more information. We've launched a new online coupon program. Advertise your product or service on the Chamber's website and become part of the shopLocal buyChamber community for only $100 per year! See flier below or contact Anne Burns for details. Lastly, we'd like to thank Flagstar Bank, the Crowne Plaza Hotel and MG Photography for a fabulous New Member Breakfast. We're so glad so many new members were able to join us!
Please join us online on the following sites -
Everyone, don't forget we have a section on our website for job postings. Click here to see our listings.
Grow Your Business with netSuccess!
Sheri Heiney, Executive Director
Downtown Rochester
Thank you to our Partners!
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Featured Business of the Month - Great Oaks Country Club
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Featured Business of the Month - ACT NOW!
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This advertising space could be yours!
Featured Business of the Month
and
Retailer of the Month
ads now available!
Contact Anne Burns at anneb@rrc-mi.com for details.
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Featured Business of the Month
Detroit Regional Chamber of Commerce
Blue Cross Blue Shield
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Through the Chamber, members have access to the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan insurance program with the most coverage options, best available price and a host of services to compliment their health insurance plan.
The Chamber program has a full suite of products for businesses of all sizes. Choose from a menu of PPO, HMO, and consumer-directed options. Individuals can also access the full MyBlue portfolio. Dental, vision and prescription drug plans are available to accompany medical coverage.
Members in the Chamber's health program also benefit from services designed to save time and reduce liability. Working in partnership with the Chamber's insurance service center, and in cooperation with your agent, members have a dedicated resource for benefit questions and billing inquiries, employee additions and change of status requests.
For more information call (888) 844-1530 or visit www.detroitchamber.com/localblue
Click here for six reasons to join the Chamber's healthcare program.
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| Upcoming Chamber Events & Networking Opportunities |
Click here to register online! Registration required for all meetings and events. Please note, for events with fees, registration MUST be cancelled 24 hours in advance to avoid late charges.
Monday, March 22, 2010
Chamber Orientation
9:00 - 10:00 a.m. - 9 am session FULL, please register for the 4:00 pm session.
4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Chamber Office
71 Walnut, Suite 110
Rochester, MI 48307
No charge
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Understanding the basics of wireless: iPhones, Netbooks, Blackberries, and Beyond
8:00 - 10:00 a.m.
Oakland Community College
Student Center, room G-240
Campus Map (closest parking is lot #14)
2900 Featherstone
Auburn Hills, MI 48326
To register for this event:
1.Go to Oakland Community College website: www.oaklandcc.edu
2.Click on "Online Services" link
3.Click on "Continuing Education (Non-Credit)" link
4.Click on "Register for Company Sponsored Workshops and Seminars" link
(Company code is: NCQD1)
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Marketing Resource Group refreshments donated by Whole Foods Market
8:30 - 10:00 a.m.
Fieldstone Winery
223 S. Main St.
Rochester, MI 48307
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Spirit at Work refreshments donated by Whole Foods Market
4:00 - 5:00 PM
Chamber Office
71 Walnut, Suite 110
Rochester, MI 48307
No charge
Friday, March 26, 2010
Coffee Talk sponsored by Flagstar Bank
8:30 - 10:00 a.m.
St. John Lutheran
1011 W. University Dr.
Rochester, MI 48307
No charge
Friday, March 26, 2010
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
5:30 p.m.
Rochester Holistic Arts
118 Terry Ave., Ste A
Rochester, MI 48307
No charge
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New Program - Chamber Online Coupons!
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Business Women's Roundtable Sponsorship Available!
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| Chamber Starts Social Team Bowling - Join Now! |
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Oakland Community College Chamber Seminar Series
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Welcome New Chamber Members
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Common Ground
Terra J. Leach, Director of Development
Cheryl Rossman, Development Associate
1410 S. Telegraph Rd.
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302
248-451-3730
www.commongroundhelps.org
Non-Profit
Cabi
Debbie Jones, Consultant
520 Seventh St
Rochester, MI 48307
248-650-9141
Apparel
Kenyatta Smith
Rochester Hills
313-768-4624
Student
Sharon L. Pohly & Associates
Sharon Pohly
1283 Lamplighter Lane, Ste. 20
Rochester Hills, MI 48306
248-659-8181
Marketing Consultants
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March Business Workshops Offered By Oakland County
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Waterford, Michigan - February 8, 2010 - Business owners and entrepreneurs who need assistance are invited to attend seminars in March, 2010 offered by the Oakland County Business Center. Business Basics workshops are now offered in the evenings on alternating months.
Sales I: Effective Networking - You're up and running, right? And still busting your butt, but not getting the results you want? You're asking yourself, "Is this it? What am I missing? Learn the secrets and skills that will give you a tremendous competitive edge and dramatically improve your income! Learn how to give an effective 60 second elevator pitch, learn valuable networking tips and how to network effectively and get Invited In! Presented by Denise Roberts, Sales Partners-Troy.
Wednesday, March 17, from 9:00 a.m. to Noon
Oakland County Executive Office Building Conference Center,
2100 Pontiac Lake Road, west of Telegraph, Waterford.
For pre-registration and location specifics, visit our website at oakgov.com/peds/calendar, or call (248) 858-0783.
The fee is $40, which includes all materials. No refunds.
Fundamentals of Writing a Business Plan is a workshop for small business owners who are developing a plan to serve as their road map to success.
Thursday, March 18, from 9:00 a.m. to Noon
Oakland County Executive Office Building Conference Center,
2100 Pontiac Lake Road, west of Telegraph, Waterford.
For pre-registration and location specifics, visit our website at oakgov.com/peds/calendar, or call (248) 858-0783.
The fee is $40, which includes all materials. No refunds.
QuickBooks® Essentials - This introduction to small business financial management provides an overview of accurate recordkeeping, report interpretation and utilization, and management of the variety of tools provided in this system. Presented by Kildal Services, LLC.
Session I
· Basic accounting terminology
· New company file setup
· Customizing forms and letters
· Working with bank accounts
Session II
· Invoicing customers
· Receiving payments & making deposits
· Entering vendor bills/paying vendor bills
· Using credit card accounts
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Session One from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Session Two from 12:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Oakland County Executive Office Building Conference Center,
2100 Pontiac Lake Road, west of Telegraph, Waterford.
For pre-registration and location specifics, visit our website at oakgov.com/peds/calendar, or call (248) 858-0783.
Session I: $40/person, Session II: $40/person
Both Sessions: $75/person. No refunds.
Includes: 60 day QuickBooks® software demo
Laptop highly recommended.
The Web site address for Oakland County Planning & Economic Development Services Workshops is www.oakgov.com/peds/calendar.
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Shifting Gears Program
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This exciting program was launched at Ann Arbor SPARK last year and was so successful that we are bringing it to Oakland County in partnership with Automation Alley, the Rochester Regional Chamber, and the Oakland County Economic Development Small Business Service Center.
Program Description: Shifting Gears is an intensive 5 month experience for corporate executives and managers in transition that prepares them for working in small businesses. This 3 phase (gear) program helps individuals adapt to the small business environment and provides networking, coaching and internships with dynamic local start-ups and second stage businesses.
Click here for more information.
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Dear Friend,
I am delighted to invite you to join as a supporter of the Oakland University Alumni Association Scholarship Auction. This inaugural event will take place on Friday, April 16, 2010 at the Royal Park Hotel in Rochester.
The event will draw OU Alumni as well as donors, dignitaries and community leaders who will enjoy an evening of great food, fun and entertainment. The evening will include a silent and live auction.
In a year where the economic climate has challenged students to attend college, it is of vital importance that we raise money to offset educational costs. Our scholarship fundraiser will assist the best and brightest in the state as well as those with financial need. Our goal for the event is to raise $50,000 for the Scholarship Fund and we can't reach this goal without your help.
In order to achieve this goal, we are asking for your help by donating a silent auction item. Your generosity will help to make a difference in our students' lives.
As an auction donor, you will receive recognition with your name in the event program book. To participate, please complete the enclosed form and return it in the self-addressed envelope or fax to (248) 364-6141.
Please feel free to contact Katie Groves, special events director, at (248) 364-6109 with any questions you may have.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
Adrienne Bass
Director, Alumni Relations
Enclosure
Net proceeds benefit the Oakland University Alumni Association Scholarship Fund.
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"Little Women" to grace OU's Varner Studio Theatre stage
The March sisters will share their story on Oakland University's Varner Studio Theatre stage in a production of "Little Women," a musical based on the novel by Louisa May Alcott, March 18-28, 2010.
"Little Women" follows the lives of the March sisters - Jo, Meg, Amy and Beth - and their beloved Marmee as they muddle through life in Concord, Massachusetts while their father serves during the Civil War. The OU Department of Music, Theatre and Dance is pleased to continue its relationship with Terptheatre, and will present a shadow-signed performance on March 28, 2 p.m. TerpTheatre's team of sign language interpreters specialize in Shadowing - instead of interpreting off to the side of the stage, they're included on-stage and move throughout the actors. The interpreters are costumed, and blend into the cast.
Performances are scheduled:
Thursday, March 18, 2010 · 8 p.m.
Friday, March 19, 2010 · 10 a.m. and 8 p.m.
Saturday, March 20, 2010 · 8 p.m.
Sunday, March 21, 2010 · 2 p.m.
Wednesday, March 24, 2010 · 8 p.m.
Thursday, March 25, 2010 · 8 p.m.
Friday, March 26, 2010 · 8 p.m.
Saturday, March 27, 2010 · 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Sunday, March 28, 2010 · 2 p.m. (shadow interpreted performance)
Directed by Michael Gillespie with musical direction by Fred Love, "Little Women" was written by Allan Knee, with lyrics by Mindi Dickstein and music by Jason Howland.
Tickets $17 General Admission, $9 Students and $7 all 10 a.m. matinee seats. General admission tickets may be purchased on-line with no service fee. To reserve or for more information, visit oakland.edu/mtd and click on "Tickets" in the left-side menu. Oakland University is located at 2200 N. Squirrel Road in Rochester. |
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Proenergy Consultants
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BizMatchConnect
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eChamber Connect
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The MYTH Golf & Banquets
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Back by Popular Demand: A Luxury Vacation Right Here in Oakland County
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a time when travel offers hassle, why not relax in your own backyard?
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(ROCHESTER HILLS, MI) - The Village of Rochester Hills and the Royal Park Hotel announced today that they will extend the exclusive Retail Therapy Package offer until the end of March. Priced at just $179 per night, the package includes: Royal Executive King accommodations and two martinis in The Commons Lounge at the Royal Park Hotel; a $50 gift card and a savings bag full of great offers from the Village of Rochester Hills; and a complimentary make-up application with a beauty Advisor at Parisian. The bundled offer is perfect for a little "play-cation", a romantic night for two, or even some quality time with the girls.
This shop and stay experience offers style, luxury, and unparalleled service with the complimentary shuttle to and from the Village provided by the Royal Park Hotel upon request at the concierge desk. "We're extending the offer into the month of March because of the overwhelmingly positive response we received in February," said Village Marketing Manager, Jessica Presner. "People can take a mini vacation to re-energize without the hassles of travel," she said.
The Royal Park Hotel is a four-star, four-diamond hotel, located just a few minutes away from the Village of Rochester Hills. All Royal Park rooms are furnished with oversize California king beds, luxurious linens featuring wonderfully warm and sumptuous Egyptian cotton, down duvets, and huge down-stuffed pillows. Guests can enjoy The Commons Lounge with live entertainment on Friday and Saturday nights, and wake-up to complimentary morning coffee and newspapers in front of the fireplace in the elegant library each morning. For more information or to make a reservation, call (248)652-2600.
The Village of Rochester Hills brings fashion, dining and ambiance together to create Rochester Hills' very own downtown. From Parisian to Whole Foods Market and fifty more fabulous stores and restaurants there is something for everyone. With parking available in front of your favorite store, shopping the Village is easy and convenient. The Village is open Monday through Saturday from 10:00am to 9:00pm and Sundays from 12:00pm to 6:00pm.
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Time
to make a reservation for your......
SUMMER VACATION!
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 * Think about the mile of warm sandy beach on the shore of Little Traverse Bay, Lake Michigan in beautiful Harbor Springs.
* Picture you and your friends and family swimming, sail boarding, bike riding, hiking through the lush forest, stream side of the condo.
* Spend the day at the private beach house, walking distance from condo, or grill out on the beach and enjoy the long summer evenings.
* Across from the condo on the other side is an outdoor swimming pool and pool house, next to the tennis courts and indoor pool, Jacuzzi and sauna.
* Choose Harbor Springs & Petoskey for shopping, dining and entertainment (or try your luck at the Odawa Casino in Petoskey).
3.5 Bedrooms, 2.5 baths
completely appointed for your holiday enjoyment. JUST SHOW UP!
Saturday to Saturday Summer bookings available.
Phil Lowman 248.705.7752 or Carol Lowman 248.505.5950
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Time to Fix the Deck!
Dillman & Upton hosts FREE seminar for homeowners
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Remodel, reface and hit your new deck this summer! Celebrating its 100th Year Anniversary as a family-owned company, Dillman & Upton is proud to continue its perennial FREE Deck Clinic where you can learn all about fixing or building a deck. Thursday, March 25, at 7 pm Dillman & Upton gathers its best deck builders and specialists to educate homeowners about material choices, costs and construction options. You'll be able to ask lots of questions in a fun, small group setting as you rotate through learning stations around the Design Center.
"The great thing about our Deck Clinic is that many of our experienced Deck Builders are on hand with their portfolios of recent projects. It's a convenient opportunity for homeowners to meet and talk with them in addition to learning about all the material options," says Brad Upton.
Dillman & Upton has the best deck displays in southeast Michigan featuring the latest maintenance free materials, railing systems, lighting and decorative hardware. New this year is their exclusive Deck Design Packages and Rebates and a Deck Center featuring take-home sample boards and their signature GREEN Decking.
Clinic attendance is limited. To make your reservation, call or visit the Dillman & Upton Home Center at 607 Woodward Street in Downtown Rochester, 248.651.9411. Or register on line at www.dillmanupton.com.
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Brooksie Way Half Marathon and 5K - October 3, 2010
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Brooksie Way Half Marathon and 5K - October 3, 2010
Online registration is now available for the third running of the Brooksie Way Half Marathon and 5K.
Join thousands of area runners as they begin the race at Oakland University and traverse the cities of Rochester Hills, Rochester, the Clinton River Trail and the Paint Creek Trail.
Early Bird Special - Online processing fees waived until May 1st! Save $30.00 over race weekend price. Featuring a new look Brooksie Way t-shirt and expanded post race festival.
Register today at www.thebrooksieway.com.
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Non-Profit Advertisements
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Easter Egg Hunt
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Paint Creek Center for the Arts
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Community Organization Resource Exchange
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Make Plans to Participate in Michigan's Largest Earth Day Celebration
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Make plans to participate in Michigan's largest Earth Day Celebration, on April 23-25, 2010, celebrating what is working in our community and showcasing leadership in green business, government and non-profit programs. The MI Earth Day Fest will welcome to downtown Rochester an anticipated audience of 100,000 people from around Michigan, eager to learn about green and healthy living. Businesses and organizations committed to the triple bottom line-people, planet and prosperity-are invited to sponsor and exhibit. Gain the benefits of exposure, recognition, sales, community service, networking and association with this high-profile, family-friendly event. For information, visit www.miearthday.com or contact Steve Rogge at steve@trigreen.biz or 248-535-9390.
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"Rochester Junior Woman's Club to host "Spring Highlights"
a boutique shopping event and luncheon at the Royal Park Hotel
to benefit Rochester Area Neighborhood House and Meadow Brook Theatre
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Rochester, MI - March 1, 2010 -- The Rochester Junior Woman's Club presents "Spring Highlights", a boutique shopping event and luncheon, to benefit Rochester Area Neighborhood House and Meadow Brook Theatre.
This fundraiser, which is open to the public, takes place on Saturday, March 20, 2010 from 10:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Royal Park Hotel, 600 East University Drive in Rochester, Michigan.
Tickets are $35.00 and include great shopping with over 40 vendors and artists with new spring merchandise; clothing, jewelry, handbags, home décor, unique gift items and much more.
Lunch will be served at 12:30 pm and a cash bar will also be available. The event will also include a Chinese Raffle with items generously donated by the event vendors and a Silent Auction which includes golf packages, wine tasting, fine jewelry, home décor and more. And, a Fashion Clinic with the Top 10 "Must Have's for Spring" hosted by The Peppertree.
Some of the vendors who will be at the event include clothing and accessories from The Peppertree, Flirty Fashions Trends in Fashion, Just Girls and The Look for Less, handbags by Jenna Kator, stationary and gifts from Susan Tisdel, home décor from Ah' Toscana and many more.
The event will benefit the Rochester Area Neighborhood House and Meadow Brook Theatre.
"Spring Highlights" is chaired by Rochester Juniors club members Kim Dolenga Marianne Koller and Lauren Sitko.
To reserve your spot, send your check to Rochester Junior Woman's Club Luncheon P.O. Box 80743 Rochester, Michigan 48308-0743 - or to pay by Visa, MasterCard or Discover card, please call Marianne at 248 608 8108 or email mbk642@aol.com or visit our website for an order form at www.rhpl.org/rjwc/. Table of 8 or 10 are available. All reservations must be made by March 10, 2010.
Tickets can also be purchased at the Rochester Area Neighborhood House 1234 Inglewood, Rochester, MI 48307 Monday - Friday 9 a.m to 3 p.m.
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Rochester Auburn Hills Community Coalition
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The Rochester/Auburn Hills Community Coalition is again sponsoring an alternative spring break experience for our local middle and high school students. We are a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting healthy lifestyles through prevention and reduction of risky behaviors in collaboration with youth, families and our community.
Our committee is looking to promote and offer students supervised and healthy activities for them over their spring break this year. A flyer will go to each home through cooperation with the school district which will outline various local opportunities for them to participate in as well as places to gather with friends in a healthy environment. Would your business consider offering a special or discount for services, food items, activities that we could include in our flyer for spring break? Please consider how your business might participate with the coalition in providing alternatives for our youth this year. Spring break will be the week of April 5 for local students.
Information should be received by the coalition by February 26 for inclusion in our flyer. Please contact Evelyn Van Sloten at 248-766-5662 for more information or email to cpcevelyn@gmail.com. You may refer to our website at www.rahccoalition.org to review the work the coalition is involved in. We look forward to your participation and hearing from you!
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Rochester Symphony Orchestra
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Holy Family Regional School
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| MHS Pet of the Week - Princess |
Meet Princess, a one-year-old cat who is looking for a forever friend with a warm lap to snuggle on! Princess is a sweet and gentle girl who loves to play. She would do best in a quiet home eager to provide her with lots of love for years to come. Her adoption fee includes age-appropriate vaccinations, no-cost microchipping and much more. Please visit or call the Michigan Humane Society Rochester Hills Center for Animal Care at 248-852-7420 and provide Princess' Pet ID number, A09824704.
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