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Rochester Regional Chamber of Commerce
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Rochester Regional Chamber E-Newsletter Presented by
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Greetings!
Please join us Friday for our New Member Breakfast at Crowne Plaza Hotel. We'd love to have you join us. Please remember to pre-register for all Chamber events. You can click this link to register!
If you were unable to attend our recent Community Outlook Luncheon or press conference last month, you are able to view both events in their entirety by clicking the following links.
Luncheon
Press Conference
Also, I wanted to make a special mention that the Rochester Hometown Christmas Parade Committee is now accepting nominations for this year's Grand Marshal. Nominations are due TOMORROW! Click here to download the form to submit a nomination.
Please check our calendars below for upcoming Chamber events and upcoming Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies. We have several Ribbon Cuttings booked. We hope you will be able to join us in supporting these new businesses. 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 - Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
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Upcoming Chamber Events
Click here to register
Friday, March 18, 2011
New Member Breakfast sponsored by Flagstar Bank
8:30 - 10:00 a.m.
Crowne Plaza Hotel
1500 Opdyke Rd.
Auburn Hills, MI 48326
No charge
Friday, March 25, 2011
Coffee Talk sponsored by Flagstar Bank
8:30 - 10:00 a.m.
LaSala Banquet Center
6840 N. Rochester Rd.
Rochester Hills, MI 48306
No charge
Monday, March 28, 2011
Chamber Orientation
9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
Chamber Office
71 Walnut, Suite 110
Rochester, MI 48307
No charge
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PCN Group Seeking Members!
PREFERRED CLIENT NETWORK The PREFERRED CLIENT NETWORK is a group of 10-25 Rochester Regional Chamber members that meet bi-weekly to discuss and pass "qualified" leads.
This PCN Group meets the 2nd and 4th Friday of the month. Our next 2 meetings are 3.11.11 & 3.25.11. 8:00 AM* Chapman's Mill Restaurant & Bar** 2086 Crooks Rd., Rochester Hills, MI 48309 *Time may vary **Location may vary First and foremost, this is a business meeting. At meetings, each participant will be given an opportunity to present their business in a 60 second commercial. At the completion of this process, 1 or 2 members may be featured with a 10 minute presentation. In concluding the meeting, each member will be allowed a brief moment to pass a lead or present a testimonial. It is not necessary for each member to speak. Time is a factor during these meetings and it is imperative that you give each member your full attention when they are speaking. Networking opportunities can be conducted prior or after the PCN group meets.
For the success of this group, it is essential to be prepared and present for each meeting. If you anticipate a scheduling conflict, please contact someone in the group to give your one minute commercial. Also, contact the current PCN secretary so that they will have an accurate count of those attending. Again, attendance is vital. If you are not prepared to make a commitment to the PCN group, please do not join. Three absences are considered excusable but beyond that you may be asked to leave the group. |
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Welcome New Chamber Members
The Astor Alliance, LLC
Todd Rogers, Principal Member 6001 North Adams Rd., Suite 205 Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304 248-825-3250 www.theastoralliance.com Business Coaching
Avon Players
Marlaina Jurco, VP-Community Relations Lesa Bydalek, VP-Productions P.O. Box 80332 Rochester, MI 48308 248-608-9077 www.avonplayers.org Non-profit Community Theatre Los Locos Cantina Linda Harrell, General Manager 6870 Rochester Rd. Rochester Hills, MI 48306 248-601-8888 www.loslocoscantina.com Food & Dining Relylocal Geof Schuetz, Owner 1178 Mill Valley Rochester Hills, MI 48306 586-850-6723 www.relylocal.com/rochester-michigan Computers/Technology |
Upcoming Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies
Thursday, March 17, 2011 - 4:00 p.m.
Wesley Dental & Associates, P.C.
2565 S. Rochester Rd.
Rochester Hills, MI 48307
www.wesleydds.com
Thursday, March 24, 2011 - 4:00 p.m.
Rochester Ballroom
322 S. Main St., Suite 220
Rochester, MI 48307
www.rochesterballroom.com
Wednesday, April 13, 2011 - 6:00 p.m.
Michigan Hematology Oncology, P.C. , Swan for Life Cancer Foundation, Karmanos-Crittenton Cancer
Center
1901 Star Batt Dr., Suite 200
Rochester Hills, Michigan 48309
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Weekly Wellness Tip from HAP
Humor has long been known to relieve pain and tension, and provide a healthy perspective on life's problems. Norman cousins, a well-known author and editor, diagnosed with a potentially fatal disease in the 1970's, checked himself out of the hospital (with his doctor's consent) and into a hotel room, where he watched funny movies to ease his considerable pain. He found that ten minutes of laughter gave him two hours of painless sleep. When you laugh your brain produces endorphins. Endorphins are natural chemicals that can override pain and make you feel great.
www.hap.org
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"SAY SOMETHING IN A POWERFUL WAY!"
"SAY SOMETHING IN A POWERFUL WAY" MARKETING AND ADVERTISING SEMINAR OFFERED BY THE ROCHESTER REGIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Rochester, MI - The Rochester Regional Chamber is hosting a seminar titled "Say Something in a Powerful Way" featuring George Piliouras, owner of George Piliouras & Associates LLC. This powerful seminar will help businesses understand if their marketing and advertising is getting results. The seminar will be held on Wednesday, April 13, 2011 from 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. at the City of Rochester Hills Administration Building located at 1000 Rochester Hills Drive in Rochester Hills.
This workshop will cover several points, including whether a businesses' marketing message is getting noticed in a cluttered market, if the business is spending too much on marketing and advertising, clearly identifying the business brand, and if the business has a consistent message in the market. According to Mr. Piliouras, this seminar will have a "positive impact on your brand and get people to consider you over your competition!"
Chamber Executive Director, Sheri Heiney says "We are thrilled to offer this seminar to our members. Effective marketing is vital to a business's success.'"
George Piliouras & Associates is led by George Piliouras. Prior to taking an entrepreneurial turn, George served as Senior Vice President, Executive Creative Director at J. Walter Thompson Advertising where he oversaw all regional communications efforts and brand alliances for Ford. He also led creative, implemented, and supervised cross-brand communications efforts with American Idol and Ford and Ford's Ford Dealer Advertising Associates.
To register for "Say Something in a Powerful Way" contact the Rochester Regional Chamber of Commerce at 248-651-6700 or visit www.rrc-mi.com. There is no charge to attend this seminar. The City of Rochester Hills office is located at 1000 Rochester Hills Drive in Rochester Hills.
The Rochester Regional Chamber of Commerce thanks their partners Oakland University, Crittenton Hospital Medical Center, Shelton Buick GMC, Fox Automotive Group, Bill Fox Chevrolet, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and the Detroit Regional Chamber. The Mission of the Rochester Regional Chamber of Commerce is to provide leadership by advancing business development in partnership with civic, cultural and educational interests for the benefit of its members and the community.
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Online Coupons on Chamber Website
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Introducing the Rochester-Rochester Hills-Oakland Twp. Lifestyle
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Member Spotlight - Genisys Credit Union
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Member Advertisements
sponsored by Health Alliance Plan of Michigan |
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The Healing Arts at Crittenton Hospital Medical Center
ROCHESTER, MI - Crittenton Hospital Medical Center's Healing Arts Series brings an innovative program featuring speakers who will explore the non-traditional ways in which one's environment - through art, design, architecture and natural elements - can aid in the process of fully healing the body, mind and spirit. The second of a three part series, "Healing through Spaces" welcomes David Jaeger, AIA, Principal and Design Director at the architectural firm, Harley Ellis Devereaux. He leads design for their healthcare studio across three geographic regions, building a national practice in every aspect from strategic planning through detailed design. David has been practicing healthcare design for over 28 years. He has been active regionally and nationally, with several speaking engagements primarily focused on the interrelationship of environmental design and better clinical and experiential outcomes. David is also a professor at the University of Detroit Mercy College of Architecture as well as the College of Health Professions. "Healing through Spaces" will be held on Thursday, March 24th at 7:00 pm in the Crittenton Hospital Medical Center Lobby. This program is free of charge and open to the community. Please call (248) 652-5345 or email FoundationEvents@crittenton.com for reservations. More information can be found at http://www.crittenton.com/healing-arts. The Crittenton Foundation is hosting the three-part series in the midst of a community-wide fundraising effort, named the Cornerstone Campaign, to build a new five-story patient tower. The tower will add approximately 173,000 square feet of needed space and 90 private patient rooms. Harley Ellis Devereaux has been chosen to design the new patient tower for Crittenton. "We are thrilled to host David Jaeger's presentation on design and architecture in healthcare spaces, especially because these philosophies are an integral part of the design process for Crittenton's new tower," says Katy Olsen, Crittenton Foundation President. ###
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Pistons and Genisys Credit Union Honor Oakland University Students for "Food Fight"
Pistons-Palace Foundation donating an additional $1,000 to Lighthouse of Oakland County to assist Oakland University's efforts AUBURN HILLS, Mich. - On February 16, 2011, the Detroit Pistons and Genisys Credit Union recognized students from Oakland University's Athletic Department during the Pistons vs. Indiana Pacers game at 7:30 p.m. as part of the Making a Difference program. During the first two weeks in February, Oakland University students raised $2,598.99 and 459 pounds of food for Lighthouse of Oakland County in Pontiac as part of the Summit League's annual "Food Fight" food drive. A representative from both the Pistons and Genisys presented a check for $1,000 as an additional contribution. The honorees also wore shirts that said "Be a Game Changer" to create awareness of the positive commitment that Generation Y individuals in Michigan have made to the young people in their communities and to showcase the subsequent impact. The Summit League schools have teamed up to fight hunger in their third annual "Food Fight." These teams have designated 20 "Food Fight" games during the basketball season as part of the league-wide food drive. At the end of the "Food Fight" schedule, the school that raises the most amount of food, measured in pounds, will be deemed the winner and awarded The Summit League Food Fight trophy. The Summit League and its member schools raised a combined total of 35,000 pounds of food in the first two years of the program. The Pistons organization and Genisys launched the Making a Difference program to recognize Generation Y volunteerism. Once a month, a local group is selected and honored on court at a Pistons home game. The criteria for being a recipient is being a Generation Y individual that demonstrates acts of social responsibility, faith-based charity, acts of valor, or extraordinary mentoring. Generation Y is typically defined as the generation between the ages of 18 and 25 years old. Nominations can be made at Pistons.com for a chance to be recognized on court. ###
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MG Photography & Design
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Whole Foods Market
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The Village of Rochester Hills and Royal Park Hotel
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KRISTIN CAMPAGNE, FINANCIAL ADVISOR You only need one... The Free Forever IRASM from Morgan Stanley Smith Barney An IRA here, a Rollover IRA there, and even retirement funds left in plans offered by former employers... Are your retirement savings divided among several accounts at various locations? Consolidating your funds at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney could provide multiple benefits such as a more comprehensive investment strategy, greater investment flexibility, simplified tracking and paperwork, and lower costs. A special offer When you add, transfer and/or roll over at least $50,000 to a Morgan Stanley Smith Barney IRA, we will waive your annual maintenance fee for the life of the account. Please note that this offer is available until April 30, 2011. Call today to take advantage of this limited time offer. Kristin Campagne Financial Advisor 220 Park Street, Suite 220 Birmingham, MI 48009 248-593-7540 Kristin.campagne@mssb.com
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INCOME TAX PREPARATION FOR ONLY $49
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Spring Fever, Fashion & Fun
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Spring Fever, Fashion & Fun
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Meadow Brook Hall announces final concert in the inaugural Meadow Brook concert series
ROCHESTER, Mich., March 7, 2011 Experience world-class music in an exclusive and unique European-inspired setting. The public is cordially invited to join us for the final concert of the inaugural series of the Meadow Brook Music Society, a collaboration between Meadow Brook Hall and the Music, Theatre and Dance Department of Oakland University. The final concert will be held in the two-story Ballroom of Meadow Brook Hall. Oakland University faculty artists: Elisabeth Rowin, George Stoffan, Joan Hovda and Yin Zheng will conclude the series on April 7, 2011. They will perform Quartet for the End of Time, composed by Frenchman Olivier Messiaen. This piece was first performed in freezing temperatures and squalid conditions at a German prison camp in 1941. 20th Century music scholar Jessica Payette will present a brief talk about the piece prior to the performance. The evening begins with a 7:30 p.m. reception followed by an 8:00 p.m. performance. Tickets are $55 per person. Included in the ticket price is a dessert reception and a wine and cheese afterglow. Due to limited seating, reservations are required. Revenue from ticket sales will support both the preservation of Meadow Brook Hall and a scholarship fund for university music students. For more information about the Meadow Brook Music Society, please call (248) 364-6263 or visit meadowbrookhall.org |
Oakland Christian Schools
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Rochester Hills Museum to Host Exhibit on Hand Hooked Rugs
The Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm will be hosting an exhibit of hand hooked rugs from March 5-June 18. The Museum is open for drop in tours every Friday and Saturday from 1-4 p.m. and group tours can be scheduled by appointment. The hand hooked rugs have been made by the Great Lakes Rug Hooking Guild that is based in the Romeo, Michigan area. Every Friday and Saturday, from 1:00-4:00, members of the guild will be at the Museum demonstrating their craft and inspiring others with their creativity and creations. Rug Hooking has been popular in North America for at least 200 years-beginning as a craft of poverty. Today, it is considered a social art form, and as one rug-hooker explains, "in addition to fulfilling the need to create something with their own hands, women at hook-ins, camps and guilds have formed friendships and look forward to being inspired by one another". History, inspiration, creativity and friendship are the ingredients that put together this new exhibit of sixty hand-crafted items. Rugs, pillows, wall-hangings, and stools are on display in the 1927 Van Hoosen Dairy Barn Exhibit Center. These beautiful and practical works of art are created with narrow strips of wool that are pulled through a stiff woven backing such as burlap. Guests can also tour the Museum's local history exhibits and tour the 1840 and 1850 farmhouses. The Rochester Hills Museum is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is located at 1005 Van Hoosen Road, one mile east of Rochester Road, off Tienken Road, and one mile north of downtown Rochester. For more information visit www.rochesterhills.org or call 248.656.4663. |
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Knights of Columbus Host Fish Fry Fridays at Rochester Community House
The Knights of Columbus #5452 of Rochester will host a Lenten Fish Fry 5-7:30 p.m. on Fridays, March 11 through April 22. Each week, the fish fry will be at the Rochester Community House, 816 Ludlow in Rochester, where the group also holds its council meetings on the second Tuesday of each month. The Father Baumgartner Council of Rochester provides its members and their families the opportunity to serve their community and their church. Guided by the principles of charity, unity, fraternity and patriotism, the Knights of Columbus is the world's largest Catholic . There are more than 1.8 million members in 15,000 councils, with nearly 200 councils on college campuses. Membership is open to all practicing Catholic men age 18 or older. The order has donated more than $1.3 billion to charities in the past 10 years alone and performs about 70 million hours of volunteer service each year. Visit www.kofc5452.org for more information. Rochester Community House is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization. Since 1975, it has been your place in the park for special family events, showers or birthday parties, wedding ceremonies and receptions, community events, meetings and fundraisers. Call 248-651-0622 or visit rochestercommhouse.org. |
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Rochester Junior Woman's Club to host their annual "Spring Highlights" a boutique shopping event and luncheon at the Royal Park Hotel to benefit several local organizations
Rochester, MI - (February 14, 2011) -- The Rochester Junior Woman's Club presents "Spring Highlights", a boutique shopping event and luncheon.
This fundraiser, which is open to the public, takes place on Saturday, March 19, 2011 from 10:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Royal Park Hotel, 600 East University Drive in Rochester, Michigan.
Tickets are $40.00 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 include a silent auction with items generously donated by local businesses as well as the event vendors. There will also be a "Fashion Clinic" presented by Chico's with the latest looks for spring.
Some of the vendors who will be at the event include Barbara Markham, Bee be's Beads, Bella D, Brianne Faye LLC, Brush Strokes, Buckle Up, D.I.A Custom Jewelry, Jewel Kade, Just Girls, Marilyn's, Names In Knit, Pearl Girls Boutique, Polka Dot Tots, Posh Palace, Premier Designs Jewelry, Queen Bee, Sylfran Designs, Talulah Belle, The Look For Less, The Peppertree, Trends i Fashion, Yum Me and many more.
Proceeds from the event will benefit Blessings in a Backpack, Rochester PTA Council's Rachel's Challenge Program and the Stoney Creek Schoolhouse Interpretation at the Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm.
"Spring Highlights" is chaired by Rochester Juniors club members Sue Carr and Marianne Koller with members Marge Friederichs and Deb Panter as their co-chairs.
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 Monique at 248 652 4845 or email manthus2@comcast.net 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 11, 2011.
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Walter P. Chrysler Museum to Host The The Art of the Auction Presentation, Featuring RM Auctions and Auctions America by RM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
The Walter P. Chrysler Museum in Auburn Hills, Mich., is hosting The Art of the Auction Saturday, April 16 featuring RM Auctions and its new subsidiary, Auctions America by RM. The session, part of the Museum's 2011 Lecture/Workshop series, is slated for 10 a.m. - noon in the second floor theater.
Car specialists from the auction houses will lead The Art of the Auction, offering expert advice and an inside look at the collector hobby. The interactive session will explore:
ˇ An overview of the car collecting pastime and the market, as well as a forecast for the upcoming summer auction season (including recommendations on what to buy, hold and sell).
ˇ Collector cars as "alternative investments."
ˇ Tips for buying and selling at auction.
ˇ Behind-the-scenes accounts from such prestigious RM-hosted annual auctions as Arizona, Amelia Island, Michigan (formerly Meadow Brook), and Monterey, as well as from Auctions America by RM's debut Auburn Fall sale.
Admission for The Art of the Auction - including refreshments - is $15 per person in advance and $17 at the door, with reduced admission of $13 and $15, respectively, for Museum members. Advance registration is accepted online at www.wpchryslermuseum.org, via e-mail at events@wpchryslermuseum.org or by phone at 248-944-0450.
Located on the Chrysler Group LLC complex in Auburn Hills, at exit 78 (Chrysler Dr.) off I-75, the Museum is available for corporate and private meetings and events and offers a K-12 education program as well as membership and volunteer opportunities. Families can enjoy Kids' Corner, with regular Museum admission, an area for pre-school - elementary school-age children to enjoy automotive-inspired puzzles, games, projects, books and coloring activities.
The Walter P. Chrysler Museum is a nonprofit 501 (c)(3) public charity and operates independently of Chrysler Group LLC. Donations are tax-deductible.
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Relay for Life of Greater Rochester Looking for Community Members to Participate
RELAY FOR LIFE OF GREATER ROCHESTER IS LOOKING FOR COMMUNITIES MEMBERS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE 2011 EVENT Empowering the community to fight back against cancer and save lives
(ROCHESTER, MI) -Relay For Life is an event that brings together friends, families, businesses, hospitals, schools, faith-based groups, people from all walks of life - all aimed at celebrating the lives of those who have had cancer, remembering those who have been lost, and fighting back against the disease. The Relay For Life committee is looking for walkers, cancer survivors, caregivers, community leaders, anyone who wants to make a difference.
"Relay For Life is all about our community uniting together to help create a world with less cancer and more birthdays," said Sheryl Albert, event co-chair. "Volunteers and participants who are willing to give their time and energy to this exciting event are making a commitment to let the Rochester community know that cancer can be defeated."
This years Relay For Life of Greater Rochester will take place on June 25th at Hart Middle School beginning at 9:00 a.m. and continuing through 9:00 a.m. on June 26th. Individuals and teams camp out at Hart Middle School; with the goal of keeping at least one team member on the track at all times throughout the event, signifying that cancer never sleeps. Teams do most of their fundraising prior to the event, but some teams also hold creative fundraisers at their camp sites during Relay.
A special Survivor Ceremony will take place during the event and members of the community are encouraged to attend, with special emphasis on cancer survivors and their caregivers. The ceremony is followed by a Victory Lap, where participating cancer survivors are given special t-shirts to wear as they, along with their caregivers, lead a special lap around the track in honor of their triumph over cancer. Through out the event, there will be a survivor tent which will offer both survivors and caregivers an opportunity to experience healing, receive support, and celebrate their collective victory over cancer.
At the heart of this emotional event is the Luminaria Ceremony, which will occur at sundown. The luminaries are decorated by participants with the names of family and friends who have faced cancer. The ceremony is followed by a silent lap around the track to honor those who have survived and to remember those we have lost. The lit bags line the track often into the morning hours.
This year the Rochester Relay For Life will offer community members a unique opportunity to enroll in a new research study called the Cancer Prevention Study - 3 (CPS-3) at the event. Men and women between the ages of 30 and 65 years who have never been diagnosed with cancer are encouraged to join this historic research study. Those who choose to enroll will complete a brief initial questionnaire and provide a waist measurement and a small blood sample. Participants will periodically be sent a follow-up questionnaire for the next 20 to 30 years
Anyone interested in learning more about Relay for Life or in joining a team are encouraged to please contact Anne Buechel at 248 495 3544 or email at anne.buechel@vw.com or you can visit our website at www.relayforlife.org/rochestermi to get more information on the event, start a team online or make a donation.
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The American Cancer Society combines an unyielding passion with nearly a century of experience to save lives and end suffering from cancer. As a global grassroots force of more than three million volunteers, we fight for every birthday threatened by every cancer in every community. We save lives by helping people stay well by preventing cancer or detecting it early; by helping people get well by being there for them during and after a cancer diagnosis; by finding cures through investment in groundbreaking discovery; and by fighting back by rallying lawmakers to pass laws to defeat cancer and by rallying communities worldwide to join the fight. As the nation's largest non-governmental investor in cancer research, contributing about $3.4 billion, we turn what we know about cancer into what we do. As a result, more than 11 million people in America who have had cancer and countless more who have avoided it will be celebrating birthdays this year. To learn more about us or to get help, call us anytime, day or night, at 1-800-227-2345 or visit cancer.org.
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2011 Chevrolet Cruze Raffle
TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE 2011 CHEVROLET CRUZE RAFFLE TICKET PRICE $20.00 Drawing to be held Saturday, October 22, 2011 All proceeds benefit RAYA services and programs Contact RAYA -248-656-3558 - for more information!!!!
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Paint Creek Center for the Arts
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Pet of the Week - Butch Cassidy
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Meet Courage! This 2-year-old Terrier mix is no cowardly dog. At 25 pounds, Courage is full grown and is very playful. Friendly and happy, he would do best in an active home where he can get lots of attention and play. The adoption fee includes sterilization, age-appropriate vaccinations and much more. Visit or call the Michigan Humane Society's Rochester Hills Center for Animal Care at (248) 852-7420 and provide the pet ID number, 12470823. |
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