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Rochester Regional Chamber of Commerce
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04/18/2011 | |
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Rochester Regional Chamber E-Newsletter Presented by
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Greetings!
I'd like to encourage you to sign up for some of our upcoming events! We have great activities planned including Coffee Talk at the end of the month and our Business Exchange Luncheon on May 11 at the Royal Park Hotel. I hope to see you soon! And remember to "Go Create Commerce!"
Also, our Golf Outing is quickly approaching! Click here for the details! 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, April 29, 2011
Coffee Talk sponsored by Flagstar Bank
8:30 a.m.
LaSala Banquet Center
6840 N. Rochester Rd.
Rochester Hills, MI 48306
No charge
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Ambassador Network Meeting
Village Green of Rochester
701 Green Circle
Rochester, MI 48307
4:00 p.m.
No charge
Thursday, May 5, 2011
Rochester Area Prayer Breakfast
7:00 a.m.
Shotwell Gustavson Pavilion at Oakland University
Rochester, MI
$20/person
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Business Exchange Luncheon - Fashion Show
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Royal Park Hotel
600 E. University Dr.
Rochester, MI 48307
$25 (pre-paid) $30 at door
Friday, May 13, 2011
Legislative Committee Meeting
8:00 a.m.
Chamber Office
71 Walnut, Suite 110
Rochester, MI 48307
No charge
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Leadership Greater Rochester Graduation
Great Oaks Country Club
777 Great Oaks Blvd.
Rochester, MI 48307
featuring Keynote speaker Pat McKay
$
Monday, May 23, 2011
Chamber Orientation
9:00 a.m.
Chamber Office
71 Walnut, Suite 110
Rochester, MI 48307
No charge
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Weekly Wellness Tip from HAP
 Eat Breakfast. Studies show that people who eat breakfast eat 100 fewer calories each day than people who don't eat breakfast. Why? Because at night, your body says, "Hey, I'm one meal short! Feed me!" and you overeat. www.hap.org
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Welcome New Chamber Members
OurGv
Steven Dunn, Manager
894 Bolinger Street
Rochester Hills, MI 48307
248-608-1349
http://ourgv.com
Technology Solutions
Complete Title Services of Southeast Michigan, LLC
Bill Haider, Director of Sales
33200 Woodward Avenue
Birmingham, MI 48009
248-647-3600
www.mycompletetitle.com
Title Insurance
Rochester Patch
Christopher Ruppel, Advertising Manager
Rochester, MI 48306
248-420-7917
www.rochester.patch.com
News Media
Vogel Social Media
Eric Vogel, President
1500 N. Stephenson Hwy., Ste. 235
Royal Oak, MI 48071
248-219-9098
www.vogelsocialmedia.com
Social Media for Business
MBC Retirement Services, Inc.
Scott Westgate, President
755 W. Big Beaver Road, Suite 1112
Troy, MI 48084
248-362-0687
www.mbcretirementservices.com
Pension & 401K Plan Administration
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Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies
Thursday, May 5, 2011 - 4:00 p.m.
A Place to Grow Chiropractic
328 East Street
Rochester, Michigan 48307
www.aplacetogrowchiropractic.com
Friday, May 13, 2011 - 4:00 p.m. State Farm - Mike Spinale
1460 Walton Blvd., Suite 108
Rochester Hills, MI 48309
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Oakland Chamber Network Mixer
Here's your chance to network with business professionals from across Oakland County. DATE: Wednesday, April 27, 2011 TIME: 5:30 - 7:30 PM COST: Chamber Members - $10/person advanced registrations, $15 day of the event and at the door MEMBER registrations LOCATION: Fresard Buick GMC 21800 Woodward Ave Ferndale, MI 48220 Please bring donations to suport the ferndale and Royal Oak Youth Assistance programs. For every $5 donation, the donator will receive a raffle ticket to win prizes. For a $20 donation, five raffle tickets will be give. Contact the Ferndale Area Chamber of Commerce to register at 248-542-2160. Reservations must be made by April 26, 201.
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| 2011 Chamber Golf Outing!
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| Sizzling Summer Fashion Show & Luncheon
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Featured Business of the Month -Sign Up Today!  |
Online Coupons on Chamber Website
Click here to download the PDF version.
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Introducing the Rochester-Rochester Hills-Oakland Twp. Lifestyle
Media Kit
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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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Crittenton Hospital Medical Center Healing Arts Series
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Crittenton Hospital Medical Center Presents People Who Care Leadership Awards & Dinner Dance Benefit
People Who Care was first organized in 1999 to recognize physicians and volunteers who have made significant contributions to Crittenton Hospital Medical Center and the greater community while displaying the qualities of service, leadership, compassion and care. This year's event is a collaborative effort between the Crittenton Foundation and the Medical Staff.
This elegant, black tie event will be held on Saturday, May 7, 2011 at the Royal Park Hotel at 6:00 p.m. and will include a pre-event reception with strolling hors d'oeuvres, dinner, open bar, awards ceremony, dancing and live entertainment by Back in the Day.
This year's honorees:
Rene Loredo, MD - Howard L. McGregor, Jr. Healthcare Excellence Award
Mae Morrissey - Mary S. Eberline Volunteer Leadership Award
Ray & Mary Nicholson - Charles N. Crittenton Philanthropic Achievement Award
Jaime Aragones, MD - A. Riley Allen Special Recognition Award
Proceeds from the event will benefit Crittenton's Cornerstone Campaign. This fund-raising effort will help build a new five-story patient tower, which will break ground later this year.
For more information or to purchase tickets, please contact the Crittenton Foundation at (248) 652-5345 or FoundationEvents@crittenton.com.
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MG Photography & Design
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Whole Foods Market
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Consolidated Financial Management & Tax Service
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"the little Blue Book" Inc.
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Neat Street Services
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Scream'n Green
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Mary Antenucci Interiors, LLC
Mary Antenucci Interiors, LLC
Mary Antenucci Allied member ASID
248-608-9174
www.maryantenucciinteriors.com
"Distinquish Your Lifestyle" with a full service interior design company that can help you with renovations, updating furnishing's and more!
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Green Living Festival
Green Living Festival
May 13-15
3rd & Water Street
www.miglf.com
Join Michigan's premier green & healthy living celebration in downtown Rochester, May 13-15, and help grow a bright, greener future! The Green Living Festival offers a wide variety of fun, informative, earth-friendly activities including: 200+ green/wellness exhibits & activities, world-class presentations, organic food, farmers market, kids corner arts & activities, petting farm & pony rides, strawbale & rock climb, stage & street entertainment, contests & prizes, free yoga & massage, and Connections Cafe roundtables.
Discover healthy, green alternatives in food, wellness, energy, transportation, gifts, personal care, art work, home, garden, finances and more. Attendance is free and open to the public. Special events include a Charity Preview Party and Green Awards Ceremony (7-9pm Thu, 5/12), a parade & rally (Sun. 10-11am), and the Party for the Planet (through 10pm on Fri. & Sat.). Shop, Learn, Celebrate! at the Green Living Festival. For more information, visit www.miglf.com.
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MEET ME AT THE MARKET ON MAY 7
Families, Friends, Farmers and You!
ROCHESTER, Mich. - April 13, 2011 - After what seems like a never-ending winter, spring has officially sprung! And what better way to start the season than at the Downtown Rochester Farmers' Market Opening Day on Saturday, May 7. Celebrating its 12th season, the Farmers' Market is a frequent stop for area residents to enjoy the vibrant colors, aromas and flavors of southeast Michigan's growing season. Located at the corner of E. Third and Water Street, just one block east of Main Street, the market is open every Saturday, May 7 through October 29, from 8 am - 1 pm. New this year is a kids coloring contest. Kids can color a picture of Market Mascot, Julien d'Carrot and turn it in at the Red Barn by May 21 for a chance to win a bike from Rochester Bike Shop! The picture can be found in the Spring 2011 edition of In Town Magazine or kids can pick up a copy at the Red Barn. "Shopping at the Downtown Rochester Farmers' Market is a great way to gain a sense of community," said Nancy Voges, marketing coordinator for the Rochester Downtown Development Authority. "The market has become a weekly outing for many families. It's a great way to support Michigan farmers and buy locally produced, fresh foods." Opening Day festivities will include: · FREE Farmers' Market Tote Bags sponsored by Crittenton Hospital Medical Center, filled with special offers from your favorite Downtown Rochester merchants, for the first 500 adult customers · Live music by blues artist, Paul Miles, sponsored by Via Linda Salon · Children's activities include pot-a-plant activity and a scavenger hunt for Pete the Pineapple, sponsored by RE/MAX Defined · First Saturday Drawing - Enter-to-win one of more than 20, $25 gift certificates donated by Downtown Rochester merchants · Weekly Harvest Basket Drawing - Enter-to-win a collection of products donated by Market vendors The market features only Michigan-grown (or made) products including vegetables, fruits, flowers, container gardens, fresh cut flowers, herbs, homemade baked goods, gnocci, jams and jellies, honey, maple syrup, locally roasted coffee and various certified organic products including eggs, beef and chicken. The Downtown Rochester Farmers' Market is presented by the Rochester Downtown Development Authority. For more information about the market, please visit www.DowntownRochesterMI.com or contact the Rochester DDA office at 248/656-0060. ###
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Paint Creek Center for the Arts
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TCF Bank Presents...
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Friends of the Rochester Hills Public Library
Friends of the Rochester Hilsl Public Library
Celebrating 50 Years
The Friends of the Rochester Hills Public Library was founded in April , 1961. Help us to commemorate our fifty years of service to the greater Rochester community. We are going to create a display for the entrance hall at the library to provide a picture of what the Rochester area was like fifty years ago. We want to salute those businesses that have been in the area for fifty years. We need your help. As an owner of a business that has been here fifty years you can help by providing information about your business in 1961. Specifically, the information we would like you to provide is:
Date your business was established
Your mission (how you are serving the greater Rochester area)
History of your business
Pictures of your business from around 1961
Any comments you may wish to make
Do you know any other businesses that have been here fifty years?
If you would like to help us please contact any of these 50th Anniversary Committee members:
Dick Bates 248-651-3405
Mark Pierce 248-310-4859
Ron Meegan 248-340-9215
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Rochester Area Optimist Club
Rochester Area Optimist Club is looking for boys & girls (under 18 years old) to golf in the Optimist International Jr. Golf Tournament taking place at Great Oaks Golf Course on Sunday May 1st. For registration by April 23, please contact Jim Rafferty at jmraff@comcast.net or call 248-561-6991.
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Cirle of Senior Services (COSS)
The Circle of Senior Services (COSS) group was established to help identify, raise awareness and address the needs of the elderly and their families in Rochester and the surrounding area. By utilizing the expertise of a local network of professional representatives from businesses and nonprofit organizations, the membership helps educate families, care givers and employers about available resources in the community. The group also works with community leaders, organizations and employers to increase efforts to meet the needs of this growing population as the baby boomers retire. The Circle of Senior Services meetings are held twice a month. One for general business and the other for networking purposes. More information about our mission, members, activities and membership is available on our web site www.circleofseniorservices.com or by calling 586-651-1040. |
Participate in the Green Living Festival
Date: March 31, 2011
To: Chamber Members
From: Rochester Regional Chamber of Commerce
Organization: MI Green Team
Contact: Janice Rex-Weaver at janice@migreenteam.com or 248-808-3601
Meeting Name: Green Living Festival (Fri-Sun), Charity Preview (Thu) & Parade (Sun)
Meeting Date: May 12-15, 2011
Proposal Deadline: ASAP
Needs: Festival Participants - Green/Wellness Exhibitors, Sponsors, Presenters, Volunteers, Marchers, Preview Party-Goers, Kids (K-5) Art Contestants, Job Seekers, Promoters, Award Nominator & Attendees
Action requested: Visit www.miglf.com and Like www.facebook.com/migreenteam for festival details and updates. For participant information and registration, visit www.migreenteam.com/glfparticipate.
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Walter P. Chrysler Museum 2011 Lecture/Workshop Series
The Walter P. Chrysler Museum is pleased to announce our complete 2011 Lecture/Workshop Series comprised of six sessions highlighting a wide range of topics for die-hard auto enthusiasts as well as novice car owners. The series kicks off Saturday, April 16 with The Art of the Auction, featuring RM Auctions and Auctions America by RM.
Following are highlights of each program, which you will also find - along with online registration - by clicking here. The attached form is provided for your convenience in registering via mail.
We look forward to seeing you.
Non-Destructive Paint Repair Techniques 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Saturday, May 21 $55 per person advance/$60 per person door (Museum members $50 and $55, respectively) Chrysler Academy School of Technical Training instructors will detail do-it-yourself techniques for repairing general paint finish imperfections such as dirt and bugs, light scratches and maintenance on both new and vintage vehicles like a pro. Instruction will be held in the Museum's theater throughout the morning, followed by small group demonstrations within the labs of the nearby training facility in the afternoon. (Includes lunch in the Museum's exhibition galleries. Space is limited.) 70 Years of Jeep® Heritage 9:30 a.m. - noon Saturday, July 16 $13 per person advance/$15 per person door (Museum members $11 and $13, respectively) Celebrate the Jeep Brand's 70th anniversary by joining avid Jeep history buff and Chrysler retiree Larry Johnson for a look at the iconic vehicle's evolutionary rise from military reconnaissance use to the transportation of choice in navigating all manner of terrain for millions of adventure-seekers. Maintaining Today's Cars 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24 $10 per person advance/$12 per person door (Museum members $8 and $10, respectively) If you're a first-time vehicle owner or have a new driver in the family, this session is for you. Protect your investment and avoid getting stranded by learning about required maintenance including checking the oil, safely filling the fuel tank and changing a flat tire. Learn what dashboard warning lights indicate and how to handle roadside emergencies. Tips and techniques presented in the session's first half will be reinforced via hands-on demonstrations in the second half. From Chrysler's Vintage Master Tech Files 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 26 $13 per person advance/$15 per person door (Museum members $11 and $13, respectively) For more than 60 years, Chrysler dealership technicians have learned in-depth diagnostics and service procedures through a monthly training program that's believed to be the longest running of its kind. Master Tech courses - which are Web-based today - have advanced as much as the vehicles they highlight. Join Steve Shugg, retired Director of Mopar® Sales and Training and Field Operations, for an entertainingly nostalgic look back at the then cutting-edge training from Master Tech's earliest days via delightfully antiquated original filmstrips. Model Train Clinic 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3 $2 per person ages 5 and up with regular Museum admission ($1 for Museum members) Celebrate the season with a stroll through the Museum's Cars, Trees & Traditions exhibition and delight in a variety of trains running through elaborate landscapes on an oval track in Boss Chrysler's Garage every holiday weekend with regular Museum admission, courtesy of the Stoney Creek Model Railroad Club. Club members will host a Model Train Clinic Dec. 3 to work with young train lovers in creating lifelike scenery from everyday materials and provide tips to moms and dads about easy, inexpensive ways to start a model train tradition at home. Click here to register online for any of the Museum's 2011 Lecture/Workshop programs. For additional information, e-mail events@wpchryslermuseum.org or call 248-944-0450. |
Rochester Area Jaycees and Friends Relay for Life Team
(ROCHESTER, MI) - Come and join the Rochester Area Jaycees and Friends Relay for Life Team at the Detroit Tigers vs. Kansas City Royals at 1:05 p.m. on Sunday, May 15, 2011. Tickets are available for $24.00 each and $8.00 of every ticket purchased will go directly to the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life of Greater Rochester. Reserve your tickets today by contacting, Cheryl Satterthwaite at cheryl_ann_s@yahoo.com or 586 914 1217. Tickets will be distributed upon receipt of payment. Please reserve your tickets by Wednesday, April 20, 2011.
(ROCHESTER, MI) - Come and join the Rochester Area Jaycees and Friends Relay for Life Team for their 5th Annual Tastefully Simple Fundraiser, Friday, April 15, 2011 at 7:00 pm at Gary and Elspeth Coats home. If you would like to attend the fundraiser, please contact Cheryl at 586 914 1217 or via email at cheryl_ann_s@yahoo.com for directions. Or to place an order for this event, you can shop online today at www.tastefullysimple.com/web/sjurva and select Cheryl Satterthwaite as your host prior to checkout so that your order to be credited to the fundraiser.
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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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RELAY FOR LIFE
LEARN MORE ABOUT HOW YOU CAN BE A PART OF THE 13TH ANNUAL RELAY FOR LIFE OF GREATER ROCHESTER Celebrate. Remember. Fight Back.
(ROCHESTER, MI) - Relay For Life of Greater Rochester will hold their annual Kick Off event on Wednesday, April 13, at St Paul's United Methodist Church, 620 Romeo Rd. The event is open to everyone! Area residents are invited to attend and learn how they can become a part of an amazing event.
Although the Relay is still a few months away, the Kick Off Celebration is an opportunity to learn more about Relay for Life, how Rochester area residents are getting involved, what the American Cancer Society is doing in the community and enjoy an evening of information, inspiration and celebration.
Registration begins at 6:00 p.m. with a strolling dinner from 6:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. and the evening program beginning at 6:30 p.m. A complimentary dinner and beverages will be provided courtesy of Rochester area restaurants
This year's Relay For Life of Greater Rochester will take place on June 25, at Hart Middle School begining at 9:00 a.m. and continuing through 9:00 a.m. on June 26, 2011.
The event raises funds, honors survivors and remembers those who have lost their battle with cancer. Family and friends create teams who walk through out the night along with activities, food, music and the lighting of thousands of luminaries to remember and honor those who fought cancer. Each year the event grows bigger and better. This year will mark the 13th annual event in the Rochester community.
In 2010, 42 teams participated raising over $129,700. Survivors and caregivers gathered at the event for the Survivor Ceremony and luminaries lit the walking path in honor and memory of those touched by cancer. This year, the planning committee hopes to increase the team participation to 47 teams.
Community members also can start or join a team by visiting www.relayforlife.org/rochestermi or donations can be made at this website. You also can follow us on Facebook at "Relay for Life of Greater Rochester."
To attend the Relay For Life kick off event please contact Dorothy Busignani at 248.663.3418 or e-mail dorothy.busignani@cancer.org.
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Local Organizations Launch Michigan Green School in a Lunchbox Program with state-wide Art Contest for Kids
MI Green Team, ecoSTORE USA and the US Green Building Council Detroit Regional Chapter - Green Schools Committee have teamed up to offer kids a chance to show everyone what their school is doing, or could be doing to be "green" through the My Green School Art Contest.
In conjunction with the Green School in a Lunchbox! pilot program launching in three Michigan schools this April, all Michigan students grades K-5 are invited to participate in the art contest. Homeschooled children are also encouraged to participate.
"Schools play a crucial role in providing healthy, safe environments for children to learn," said Peggy Matta, chairperson of the USGBC - DRC Green Schools Committee. "The art contest and our Lunchbox! program provides an opportunity to increase awareness of sustainability in schools in a fun and engaging way."
The entries will be judged by three prominent figures in the community including Matta and artist Daniel Cascardo (www.danielcascardo.com).
The contest winners will have their art work displayed at the Green Living Festival (www.miglf.com) in Rochester, MI, May 13-15 and displayed at the ecoSTORE USA headquarters in Auburn Hills, Michigan.
"We are very happy to sponsor and promote the art contest and especially to display the winning art work at the Green Living Festival this year." said John Batdorf, President of MI Green Team and Green Living Festival event manager. "We recognize the importance of educating our youth on sustainability and we are a proud supporter of this new program."
Finalists will receive prizes and be invited out to ecoSTORE USA (www.ecostoreusa.com) headquarters for a luncheon in their honor.
"Here at ecoSTORE USA we are all about providing products to families for a healthy and non-toxic environment for our children," said Lyne Appel Downing, VP of Operations. "We will be proud to display the winners of the art contest permanently at our headquarters."
"Green School in a Lunchbox!" is a web-based, vibrant, and animated "lunchbox" which introduces concepts of sustainable building to K-5th grade students. Through grade-appropriate, hands-on educational activities young students will be introduced to concepts of sustainability within the built environment and how daily choices affect our environment, community and world. Additional areas of the lunchbox will contain information for teachers, parents and administrators on the value of green schools.
For more information on the Green School in a Lunchbox! program, please visit the US Green Building Council, Detroit Regional Chapter - Green Schools Committee website:
http://drc-usgbc.org/committees/green-schools-advocacy.html or contact Peggy Matta at mmatta@drc-usgbc.org.
For more information on the art contest, contact Connie Lilley at connie@ecostoreusa.com or 248-932-5150.
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Rochester Symphony Orchestra Presents
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April is National Autism Awareness Month
Join us for an evening of · Live Jazz with The Sheila Landis Trio · Wine Tasting · Mediterranean and Super Foods Buffet Together we can make a difference Fieldstone Winery Thursday, April 21, 2011 6:00pm 223 S. Main Street, Rochester 248-656-0618 - call for reservations · Door prizes · Raffle · Gift bag with valuable coupons & certificates Tickets are $40.00 Call: Peggy Ann Kralik 248-601-0200, or Chris Murray 248-227-3994, or Suzan Vitale 248-467-9007 Proceeds benefit: Insrpiring Hearts for Autism |
Second Chance Sale
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Kids Bowl Free Gives Away Bowling to Millions of Kids Again This Summer
There may not be a "free lunch" but there is definitely "FREE BOWLING" for kids up to the age of 15. Classic Lanes in Rochester Hills is one of over 750 participating bowling centers from coast to coast offering kids 2 FREE games of bowling everyday from April until Labor Day. It's their way of giving back to the community for their support during the fall and winter months.
Partnering with area schools, churches, businesses and day cares to distribute the information for families to register online for the Kids Bowl Free program in the Rochester area. The economy is improving, but not enough to turn down a program like Kids Bowl Free. Families that register will receive coupons valid for Two Free Bowling Games each day sent to their email address every Sunday morning from April 10 until the conclusion at Labor Day.
When Jim Selke, the owner of Classic Lanes was asked why he chooses to participate in this program he said, " I joined KBF to provide a community service to our local families and youth, AND to introduce as many young people as possible to the sport/game of bowling." He went on to say, "By providing a great value for families, we also can re-image ourselves in the contemporary smoke free environment - while showcasing the many physical improvements that we are making on an ongoing basis."
So, don't miss out. Go to www.KidsBowlFree.com/AMF to see details and a complete listing of participating cities, states, and bowling centers.
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70 Years of Jeep® Exhibit Spotlights Rare 1941 Willys MA at Walter P. Chrysler Museum
Auburn Hills, Mich., - April 11, 2011 - An original 1941 Willys MA is the focal point of an anniversary exhibition at the Walter P. Chrysler Museum in Auburn Hills, Mich., that celebrates one of the automotive industry's most iconic vehicles. 70 Years of Jeep® runs April 19 - Dec. 30, 2011.
Featuring a changing array of eight production and concept vehicles, 70 Years of Jeep traces the vehicle's evolutionary rise from military reconnaissance use to the transportation of choice in navigating all manner of terrain for millions of adventure-seekers. The special exhibit also features historical images, memorabilia and extensive narrative that chronicles Jeep's embodiment of freedom and pride for seven decades.
The Museum is showcasing Willys MA78621, one of approximately 45 known 1941 models in the world, an estimated 20 of which are restored. Of the 20 restored vehicles, eight are in the U.S. Willys MA78621 is on loan from the private collection of George and Bernadette Hollins of Palos Park, Ill. who have traced the vehicle's origins back to July 5, 1941, the day it was delivered to the U.S. Army from the Willys-Overland plant in Toledo, Ohio. It is believed to be one of four MA shipped to the 15th Infantry for testing in Fort Lewis, Wash.
MA78621 was discovered rusting away in a farmer's field near Fort Lewis in 2001 and was restored the following year.
Visit wpchryslermuseum.org to confirm the specific Jeep models on exhibit with the 1941 Willys MA prior to visiting the Museum.
The Walter P. Chrysler Museum will also celebrate Jeep heritage with two additional 70 Years of Jeep events coinciding with the July 15, 1941 date the U.S. Army signed the contract that made Willys-Overland the lead producer of the military reconnaissance vehicle:
· 70 Years of Jeep Cruise Night Wednesday, July 13, 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. Jeep will take center stage among all makes and models of cruisers on proud display in the Museum's parking lot.
· 70 Years of Jeep Heritage Saturday, July 16, 9:30 a.m. - noon. Part of the Museum's 2011 Lecture/Workshop Series, avid Jeep history buff and Chrysler retiree Larry Johnson will explore the vehicle's enduring popularity throughout the decades.
The Walter P. Chrysler Museum is open for self-guided tours 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday and noon - 5 p.m. Sunday. The Museum is closed every Monday, Easter Sunday, July 4, Thanksgiving and Dec. 24, 25 and 31.
Admission is $8 for adults, $7 for seniors (62 and older) and $4 for six - 12 year olds. Children five and under are admitted free; group rates are available. Download two-for-one admission coupons at wpchryslermuseum.org.
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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Do What You Do Better
Business Information from the Rochester Hills Public Library
Connecting with the right customers is a constant challenge. That's why the Rochester Hills Public Library is pleased to make available DemographicsNow, a comprehensive yet easy-to-use online tool that provides highly sought after demographic data. DemographicsNow enables prospective entrepreneurs and long-time business owners to collect and analyze data that can help determine where to locate a new business and reveal potential customers by providing demographic information including income, housing, race, age, education, consumer expenditures and more. Reports generated in DemographicsNow can easily be attached to business plans, and many reports combine data in tabular AND colorful graphical displays.
To learn more about DemographicsNow, simply go to http://library.booksite.com/6510/nl/?list=CNL15. If you have questions, contact 248-650-7130 or adult@rhpl.org
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Pet of the Week - Maurice!
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Meet Maurice! A year-old Siberian Husky mix, this 41 pound pup has amazingly blue eyes and a deep love of cuddling! Maurice enjoys chasing tennis balls and being outside, and would do best with an active family who can keep up with him. 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, 12817271. |
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