Share Some Valentine’s Love with DMC Children’s Hospital

As you and your child prepare for Valentine’s this year, don’t forget to send some love to the children being treated at DMC Children’s Hospital. Catching Fireflies is asking adults and children to donate unsigned handmade Valentine’s cards.  The cards will be collected, signed by DMC Children’s Hospital staff and distributed to patients.  Last year, [...]

Wordless Wednesday: New Bookmobile just for kids at Rochester Hills Public Library

Berkley Hosts Second Annual Winterfest

Berkley is hosting Winterfest for the second year.  This year’s event is scheduled for January 28, 2012.  The fun free family event is a great way to celebrate winter.  Here is a partial list of the activities and events they have planned: Craft Show 10 am-3 pm Winter Petting Farm 1 pm-4 pm SnowmanBuildingContest 10 [...]

Disney on Ice Presents: Treasure Trove in Auburn Hills, March 14-18!

Disney On Ice presents Treasure Trove is performing at The Palace of Auburn Hills, March 14-18. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 14 to Saturday, March 17; 11 a.m. Friday, March 16; 11:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Saturday March 17; and 1 and 5 p.m. Sunday, March 18. Get tangled up in Disney’s 50th animated feature with Rapunzel and [...]

The Fire and Ice Fest 2012

Mark your calendar to attend this free annual event in Rochester.  The event will be held on Friday-Sunday, February 24 through February 26th.  This event is normally held in January but due to the mild winter so far it was pushed back. This year there will be snowboarder demonstrations, clinics and a competition. Dog sledding rides [...]

Free Personal Investment Resources

January is Financial Wellness Month, the perfect time to review and revamp your personal investment goals.  The library has a wealth of online resources available to you, free of charge.  Learn how to access these valuable resources during an instructive demonstration on January 31 at 7:00 PM or February 1 at 10:00 AM in the [...]

Rochester Community Garden Plots for Rent

Dinosaur Hill Nature Preserve is in its second year of renting out garden plots to both residents ofRochesterand non-members.  TheRochesterCommunityGardenis a shared organic garden where you can grow your own crops in a protected, fenced area.  The cost is $30 for residents and $35 for non-residents.  Don’t delay in registering. I have a feeling they [...]

Cyber-Sessions at the RHPL

The Rochester Hills Public Library and Rochester Area Youth Assistance have teamed up to bring a three part series about children and online safety. These sessions are open to all ages and both children and parents are encouraged to register together.  Online registration will be open one week prior to each event. The sessions include: [...]

New Hours for Wint Nature Center

Beginning, today,  Jan. 4, 2012, the Wint Nature Center will be open for walk-in visitation Wednesday – Sunday, from 1 – 5 p.m. The nature center will be closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.  Advance reservations programs including group programs, field trips, birthday parties, etc. are available Tuesday – Saturday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Sunday noon – 5 p.m. The [...]

Snowmen at the Lloyd A. Stage Nature Center

This is a fun way to get out and enjoy the winter weather. Hopefully there will be snow by then! Take a fun winter hike at theLloydA.StageNatureCenterto look for critters big and small and do a little snow digging.  For ages 3 to adult.   When:             Saturday January 14th from 10-11:30 a.m.   Cost:               $13 [...]