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 [...]

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 [...]

Wordless Wednesday: Santa in the Rochester Parade

Wordless Wednesday: Big, Bright Light Show

The 60th Rochester Hometown Christmas Parade Ushers in Santa and Mrs. Claus

The Rochester Hometown Christmas Parade is this Sunday, December 4th.  This year’s theme is Six Decades of Christmas Joy.  Start time is approximately 1:45 p.m. and runs until 4:00.  The Rochester Hometown Christmas Parade is billed as one of the largest Christmas parades in the state ofMichigan.  The parade route will begin near the intersection [...]

Meadow Brook Hall’s Holiday Walk

What a treat!  I had heard many positive comments about this event prior to attending last night’s kickoff event.  I was not disappointed!  We had the privilege of a sneak peek prior to it’s opening on November 25th. TheMeadowBrookMansion is decked out to the hilt in holiday decorations.  Beautiful Christmas trees can be found around [...]

Flirty Fashions Grand Opening {Review & Giveaway!}

Flirty Fashions, a popular Rochester Hills boutique, recently opened its doors at a brand new location in the Mall at Partridge Creek. Specializing in fun and trendy clothing in both misses and teen sizes, Flirty Fashions carries casual items, formal and semi-formal wear, accessories and outwear too. Diane, owner of Flirty Fashions, pulled out all [...]

Wordless Wednesday- Lytle Pharmacy

Wordless Wednesday- Red Knapp’s

Dinosaur Hill’s Annual Halloween Hoot

For the 3oth year, families will enjoy a crisp fall evening walking through a forest lit with luminaries and populated with many familiar (and some not so familiar) characters from favorite children’s stories, films, TV shows, and fairytales.   Where:              Dinosaur Hill Nature Preserve inRochester   When:              October 21, 22, and 23rd   [...]