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Rochester Regional Chamber of Commerce
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Sheri Heiney, Executive Director | Greetings!
Please join us on Thursday for our Annual Mixer on the Green! This event is great fun! See the flier below for details. The event is sponsored by Flagstar Bank.
The Chamber is coordinating a Food Drive to receive donations for the Rochester Community House Community Kitchen. Look for additional information in the coming weeks. YOU can make a difference!
Once again it is time to gear up for welcoming new students to Oakland University in the Fall. We are so honored to partner with Oakland University each year for their "Welcome Week." The economic impact of OU's new and returning students and their visiting families in the community is great. Become a supporting sponsor for the OU Welcome Week program. Contact Anne Burns for details at anneb@rrc-mi.com or see form below.
Remember to send us your "Good News!" 50 words or less should be sent to Anne Burns at anneb@rrc-mi.com.
Please join us online on the following sites - TwitterClick here to view our FaceBook page!
Everyone, don't forget we have a section on our website for job postings. Click here to see our listings.
Sheri Heiney
Executive Director
As always, we'd like to thank our partners!
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Featured Business of the Month - Legend the Band
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Featured Business of the Month - Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
 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.mibenefitadvisor.com/rochesterregionalchamber. Click herefor six reasons to join the Chamber's healthcare program. The Rochester Regional Chamber of Commerce partners with the Detroit Regional Chamber to provide members with additional time and money saving products and services. Two of the most popular programs are the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan program and the Office Depot program. Representatives from the Detroit Regional Chamber will be reaching out to members in the coming months to discuss these benefit programs.
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Annual Mixer on the Green
sponsored by Flagstar Bank
July 22, 2010
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Upcoming Chamber Events
Click here to register
 Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Chamber Board Meeting featuring Doug Rothwell
7:00 - 9:00 a.m.
Crittenton Hospital Medical Center Auditorium
1101 W. University Dr.
Rochester, MI 48307
No charge
Thursday, July 22/2010
Mixer on the Green sponsored by Flagstar Bank
5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Great Oaks Country Club
777 Great Oaks Blvd.
Rochester, MI 48307
$10/person
Friday, July 23, 2010
Coffee Talk sponsored by Flagstar Bank, coffee provided by Caribou Coffee
8:30 - 10:00 a.m.
St. John Lutheran Church & School
1011 W. University Dr.
Rochester, MI 48307
No charge
Friday, July 23, 2010
Naughty Friday!
4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
LimeLight Sports Pub & Grill
543 N. Main St.
Rochester, MI 48307
Cash Bar - Drink Specials
Monday, July 26, 2010
Chamber Orientation
9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
Chamber Office
71 Walnut, Suite 110
Rochester, MI 48307
No charge
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Marketing Resource Group food provided by Whole Foods Market
8:30 - 10:00 a.m.
Fieldstone Winery
223 S. Main St.
Rochester, MI 48307
No charge
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Young Professionals of Rochester
New Networking Group Looking for specific businesses to join!
 This is a fantastic way to build strong ties with other young professionals in the community. Like the other PCN groups there will be one spot per profession, so space is limited. Still looking for - A residential realtor Accountant/CPA Chiropractor Dentist Commercial real estate broker 1st and 3rd Thursday mornings of every month, 7:30am-8:30am, Rochester Chamber Conference Room. Brad Saarela with Somerset Lending Corp will be the first Chair of this group, please RSVP with him at brad@somersetlendingcorp.com or call at 248-499-9640 with questions. |
July Business Workshops Offered By Oakland County
Legal & Financial Basics for Small Business - This workshop covers many of the key legal and financial issues faced by both new and existing small businesses in Michigan. The program initially focuses on the many management and liability concerns faced by entrepreneurs, as well as today's tax consequences. The program also provides solutions and techniques for business concession and individual investment and retirement planning. Presented by Carter & Affiliates, P.C.
Tuesday, July 20, 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.
This workshop is free, but pre-registration is required.
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, July 22, 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.
Sales II: Is Following Up Your Best Sales Strategy? - Learn what questions to ask to help the prospect discover why to buy from your company. Better understand why companies buy from you, and why they don't. Presented by Gerry Weinberg & Associates
Wednesday, July 28, 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 $45. No refunds.
Fundamentals of Marketing Your Business - Marketing is an essential of business success. All products/services must be sold to well-targeted audiences with a wide-ranging marketing mix. Our staff/SCORE counselors can guide you through successful techniques and marketing principles helping you to promote your products and services to the most promising customers-your target audience. Presented by The Michigan Small Business & Technology Development Center (MI-SBTDC).
Thursday, July 29, 2010 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. No refunds.
The Web site address for Oakland County Planning & Economic Development Services Workshops is oakgov.com/peds/calendar.
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Welcome New Chamber Members
American General Life and Accident Insurance Company
Benjamin Galliway, Agent
34705 W. 12 Mile Road, Ste. 147
Farmington Hills, MI 48331
248-489-3911
Insurance
Simple and Savvy
Kathy DalPra, Owner
P.O. Box 805977
St. Clair Shores, MI 48080
888-768-4403
http://simpleandsavvy.com
Marketing, website, consulting, social media
Main Street Chiropractic and Wellness Center
Dr. Lindsey Hamilton, Chiropractic Physician
Lynsie Creasman, Practice Representative
1922 South Rochester Rd.
Rochester Hills, MI 48307
248-656-2273
www.mainstreetcc.com
Chriopractic Care
In Touch Credit Union
Barbara Magyar, Branch Manager
Eric Semenjuk, Regional Director
585 South Blvd. 1AH21
Pontiac, MI 48341
248-239-5020
www.itcu.org
Financial Services
Mr. Appliance of NE Oakland County
Patsy Schwartz, Owner/ CSR
Allen Schwartz, Tech
PO Box 488
Oxford, MI 48371
248-628-7600
www.mrappliance.com/northeast_oakland
Appliance Repair
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Upcoming Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies
Please Join Us in Welcoming These New Businesses
Friday, July 30, 2010 - 4:00 p.m.
Expetec Technology Services
6966 Crooks Rd., Suite 26
Troy, MI 48098
Thursday, August 5, 2010 - 4:00 p.m.
Willoughby's Beyond Juice
120 E. Fourth St.
Rochester, MI 48307
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Congratulations!
Tim Crawford's Nationwide Insurance Agency Ribbon Cutting  |
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Member Spotlight
Integrative Health & Wellness
Integrative Health and Wellness was born out of the desire to help people find their way to making healthy lifestyle changes. Located behind Flirty Fashions at 314 S. Main Street, Integrative Health and Wellness aims to create an environment in which people feel comfortable and relaxed. While offering expert care in the fields of chiropractic, nutrition, and massage therapy each of our professionals have a diverse background in many other healing arts including hypnotherapy, Reiki and Traditional Chinese Medicine. Overlap in the practitioner's knowledge allows therapy to truly become an integrative experience, making a patient's care more of a journey to discover what will benefit them the most, instead of one person's view of what their care should be. Visit us today if you want to feel better, have less pain, more energy, or just want to come in and chat. You can also check us out at www.InegrativeHealthandWellness.net.
Integrative Health and Wellness
314 S. Main St.
Rochester, MI 48307
248.650.5100
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Member Spotlight
Michigan Glass Coatings
Michigan Glass Coatings is proud to be celebrating 31 years in business. We are a local company installing 3M window coatings in businesses and residences. Window films are helpful for the following common problems:
Energy Efficiency
Fade Protection
Glare Control
Privacy
Decorative needs in glass
All films are installed by our professional installers and offer a lifetime warranty! |
Good News! Whims Insurance Agency
We just received some great news from two of our carriers that I would like to pass on.
Whims Insurance Agency was awarded to the 1885 club by Hasting's Mutual Insurance Company for the third year in a row as one of the top 36 agencies in the nation.
We have also attained top 30 agency status in the nation for every month this year as awarded by Pioneer State Mutual Insurance Company.
These are two very prestigious awards and we are very proud of these accomplishments.
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Submit Your Good News Stories!
We are still looking for Good News from our Chamber members to be featured here on our E-Newsletter. Submit your Good News to Anne Burns at anneb@rrc-mi.com. |
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Networking Group Seeking New Members
Contact Chris Geisler at chris.geisler@fidbank.com to join!
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Online Coupons on Chamber Website
Click here to download the PDF version.
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Oakland University Welcome Week
Click here to download the PDF version.
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Member Advertisements
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Croskey Lanni & Co, PC
Get help with your most critical issues...
Join us for a free webinar especially for business owners.
As a business owner in an ever-changing economy, you're faced with many challenges, some happening right now. One of our responsibilities is to ensure that you get the help you need to not only survive, but thrive, even during challenging times. This is exactly why we are inviting you to a Businesses Getting Results webinar (online seminar).
From the convenience of your office or home computer, you can attend a seminar that offers solutions and strategies for overcoming your most common issues. In just one hour, you'll gain valuable information and ideas that you can put into action immediately. Following is information on our next Businesses Getting Results (BGR) Direct webinar.
MANAGING YOUR CASH FLOW
July 29, 2010
1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. ET
Click here to register: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/481258082
We hope you join us and take a powerful step toward resolving the issues that limit your success. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Patty Harrell at 248.659.5275 or pharrell@croskeylanni.com.
Future topics include "Building a Winning Team", "Downsizing as a Cost Cutting Strategy", and "The 4 Ways to Grow Your Business". |
Whole Foods Market Rochester Hills
Did you know that you can receive recipes, coupons and shopping tips in your inbox each week? You can plan your shopping trip before you leave home! Customize your email based on where you shop and be informed of fun classes and events taking place at your local Whole Foods Market. Sign up for the Whole Foods Market e-newsletter and make your life a little easier, a little more convenient and a lot more delicious. For more information, visit www.wholefoodsmarket.com. |
MG Photography & Design
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Fuse Martini Lounge & Bar
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Time to make a reservation for your......
SUMMER VACATION!
 * 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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Environment by Design, Inc.
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Assistance League Seeks Sponsors For Signature Mistletoe Marketplace Fundraiser
 Assistance League of Southeastern Michigan is seeking sponsors and donations for their November 18, 2010 Seventh Annual Fundraiser, Mistletoe Marketplace. Held at Palazzo Grande in Shelby Township, the over 600 attendees will enjoy a luncheon, boutique-shopping,fashion show by the ReSale Connection, and raffles.
Honorary Chairperson will once again be Monica Gayle, Fox 2 News anchor.
Assistance League is a non-profit 501(c)(30 service organization. Proceeds benefit thousands in need in local communities in Michigan .
For sponsorship and donation information, please contact mistletoe.info@gmail.com or call 248 656 1162 or visit their website: www.semich.assistanceleague.org
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Cruise Nights Return to Walter P. Chrysler Museum with NEW Day, Time,
Partner
AUBURN HILLS, MI - Shift your summer cruise calendar a day ahead for Cruise Nights at the Walter P. Chrysler Museum, in Auburn Hills, as the fun returns on Wednesday evenings for 2010. Shift the time, too, to 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.
The five themed events - June 9 and 23, July 7 and Aug. 4 and 18 - are presented by Golling Chrysler Jeep Dodge in Bloomfield Hills, Palace Chrysler Jeep Dodge in Auburn Hills and Rochester Hills Chrysler Jeep Dodge in Rochester Hills.
The fifth annual series returns to the Museum's spacious parking lot with music, food - and a theme for each evening:
Aug. 4: Jeep® Night
Aug. 18: Classic Cruiser Night
Cruise Nights welcomes vehicles of all makes and models every evening - rain or shine. Trophies will be awarded each night for Best Paint, Best Under the Hood and Best Unrestored.
Golling, Palace and Rochester Hills will provide a selection of new Chrysler Group models for display each Cruise Night and dealership representatives will be on hand to demonstrate vehicle features and to answer questions.
The Museum will be open after-hours for self-guided tours, including Born to Race: Dodge Viper Racing Heritage a special exhibition showcasing eight concept and production models that played a pivotal role in the vehicle's storied history.
Complete with a historical timeline and highlight labels detailing each vehicle, Born to Race - on exhibit in Boss Chrysler's Garage May 4 - Aug. 30 - features such pivotal models as:
1989 Viper Concept Car 1997 Viper Le Mans Winner C-7
1991 Viper RT-10 1998 Viper GT-2
1996 Viper GTS Coupe 2000 Viper GTS-R Concept
1997 Viper GTS-R 2000 Viper GTS-R
Reduced after-hours Museum admission of $2 per adult and $1 per youth (6 - 12) - regularly $8 and $4, respectively - is available each Cruise Night and includes entry to the Born to Race exhibition. Admission is free for children five and younger.
The Walter P. Chrysler Museum is located on Chrysler Group LLC's headquarters complex in Auburn Hills, Mich., accessible from I-75 at exit 78 (Chrysler Dr.).
The Walter P. Chrysler Museum is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) public charity and operates independently of Chrysler Group LLC. All donations are tax-deductible.
For more about the Museum, visit www.wpchryslermuseum.org.
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Rochester Area Jaycees Safety Town Program Registration
Rochester, May, 2010-Registration for the Rochester Area Jaycees Safety Town program, which teaches pre-kindergartners various aspects of life safety, is currently open through the Rochester Enrichment Office. In its thirty-second year of operation, this summer program seeks to reduce childhood injury by introducing four, five and six-year-old children to basic safety concepts through the use of interactive experiences. Registrations will be accepted until all available slots are filled, or until the deadline of Thursday, July 22, 2010.
Safety Town is set up to resemble a small-scale "town" with portable buildings, sidewalks, roads and street signs. The Safety Town learning environment is used as a practice area for several of the safety lessons. Each session lasts two weeks, running Monday through Thursday. There are both a.m. and p.m. classes with the morning class from 9:00 am to 11:30 am and the afternoon class from 12:30 pm to 3:00 pm. All lessons and activities relate to a specific topic each day such as Traffic and Pedestrian Safety, Fire Safety, Personal Safety and Home Safety with special visits from the Sheriff, Police and Louie the Lightning Bug. On the last day of class parents are invited to attend the Safety Town graduation ceremony, at which each child will receive a certificate and Safety Town T-shirt.
The schedule for the 2010 Safety Town is as follows:
Date - Location
June 21 - July 2 Brooklands Elementary School
July 12 - July 24 Brooklands Elementary School
July 30 - August Brooklands Elementary School
For more information or to register call the Rochester Community Schools Enrichment office at (248) 726-3165 or visit their office at the Rochester Community Schools Administration Center, 501 West University in downtown Rochester. Non-residents that meet the age guidelines are eligible to register for Safety Town.
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YOUNG 5 - PRE-KINDERGARTEN PROGRAM SET TO OPEN THIS FALL!
Beginning in September, Holy Family Regional School in Rochester will offer a Young 5, Pre-Kindergarten program to students throughout the community. The program is designed for children who would benefit from an additional year of spiritual, academic, social, emotional, and physical experiences prior to entering a kindergarten program. "We are thrilled to expand our family by welcoming children into our Young 5 program. It offers us another opportunity to share God's love while providing an academic and social environment that nurtures the individual needs of our children," explained Assistant Principal Carla Vandercruyssen.
The program curriculum follows State of Michigan Standards and Benchmarks and is structured to allow children to build a strong academic foundation in the core areas of language arts (reading, writing, speaking, listening), math, science, social studies, and fine arts. The program will also include experiences that encourage the development of Christian values, life skills, work habits and citizenship. The Young 5 program will be taught by a fully-certified early childhood teacher. A teaching assistant will be present in the classroom on a full-time basis. Registrations for the Young 5 program are currently being accepted for the 2010-2011 school year. Registration information is available on the school website at www.holyfam.org or by contacting the Holy Family North Campus office directly at 248.656.1234, 1240 Inglewood, Rochester.
Holy Family Regional School, a Catholic school in the Archdiocese of Detroit, educates children in pre-kindergarten through eighth grade at two campuses in Rochester and Rochester Hills. Accredited by the Michigan Association of Non-public Schools, Holy Family prides itself on academic excellence and the spiritual development of students.
Accredited by the Michigan Association of Non-public Schools
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15th ANNUAL SHELBY TOWNSHIP LIONS CHARITY CAR SHOW
Sunday, July 25th @
the Historic Packard Proving Grounds between 22 & 23 Mile on the
West side of Van Dyke
 Don't miss one of the best and biggest car shows of the summer! Live Band, Great Food, and of course, Tons of Cars. This show is co-hosted by the GMC Corvette Set and also includes 2 new motorcycle classifications. VIEW THE FLYER HEREThe Shelby Township Lions have a rich history in the community and have served it well for more than 53 years. We support many worthy organizations and projects in the area, including LeaderDogs For The Blind. 100% of the net proceeds from these fundraisers go to these particular projects. Please send an email to shelbylions@att.net if you have any questions.
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Donate Your Used & Unwanted Books
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The Liam J Perk Fundraiser
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Walter P Chrysler Legacy Gala
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Great Michigan Race
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Meadow Brook Theatre Spotlights Market
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Art & Apples Festival
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Hollywood Night Fundraiser in Pontiac, Mich. to Benefit Spinal Injury
Survivors, Awareness
EVENT TO HONOR CAN-DO SPIRIT OF SURVIVORS
Detroit, Mich. June 9, 2010 - Guardian Angel Health Care, a leader in home health care services will host the first annual Hollywood Night at the Lafayette Grande in Pontiac Mich. on Thursday, July 22. Proceeds from Hollywood Night will benefit the D-Man Foundation, an organization dedicated to bettering life for those with spinal cord injuries.
"Survivors of spinal cord injuries are true stars," said Ziad Kassab, CEO of Guardian Angel, "through the D-Man Foundation, it is our hope to be able to provide happiness to these courageous men and women, by providing them outlets for creativity through music or by giving them and their families the chance to take a well deserved vacation. But they need our help. On this one night we can be the miracle they so desperately need."
In addition to supporting funding of special care for those with severe physical or mental impairments, proceeds from Hollywood Night will also help the nonprofit organization extend its outreach to funding for assisted travel for the severely physically impaired and their families, as well as creative outlets through recording studio access and programming.
"Hollywood Night is not the usual stuffy event- we're putting the Fun back in fundraiser," said Kassab, "attendees will have a true Hollywood experience from the time they walk up the red carpet to interacting with celebrity impersonators to the incredible live performances planned. On top of it all we'll be honoring the can-do spirit with the Angel Awards- a special recognition of spinal cord injury survivors survivors who are making a difference in their community. It's more than just a dinner- it's the sort of night we'll all be talking about for years- and its all to help people who really deserve it."
Interested participants may purchase tickets online at neptix.com or by calling (248) 267-0208. Cost is $150 per person or $250 per couple. A variety of other sponsorship and contribution opportunities are available. The D-Man Foundation is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.
For more information on D-Man's Hollywood Night sponsorships or related information, visit www.mydman.org, or contact Tina Drake at (248) 267-0208.
A Michigan-based non-profit, Danny's Miracle Angel Network: D-Man Foundation, is on guard providing funding, education, and programs for people with severe physical or mental limitations or acute and chronic conditions, bringing them a higher quality of life and enabling them to experience those special moments in their lives with a "can-do" attitude. Visit www.mydman.org to learn more.
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ROCHESTER - AVON HISTORICAL SOCIETY WALKING TOUR
The Rochester - Avon Historical Society invites you to our downtown walking tour on Friday, July 23, 2010 beginning at 7:00p.m. Participants will hear about the historic sites and some of the stories of historic downtown Rochester. All tours begin at the northeast corner of Western Knitting Mills Beer Company on Water Street and last approximately 2 hours , rain or shine. Rod and Susan Wilson will be your tour guides. There will be a $5.00 charge; seniors over 55 and students are $3.00. Children under 12 are free. For more information call Rod Wilson (248) 651 - 6178.
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Pet of the Week
 Meet Patches, a cute-as-a button, gregarious two-year-old kitty who loves to have fun and is looking for that special someone . Could it be you? MHS feline adoptions include sterilization, age-appropriate vaccinations and no-charge microchipping. And, since she's an adult cat, she's available for $0 Down/0% Financing through the Michigan Humane Society's Certified Pre-Owned Cats program! Please visit or call the Michigan Humane Society Rochester Hills Center for Animal Care at 248-852-7420 and provide her Pet ID number, 10472489. |
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