The Village of Rochester Hills is looking for musical groups to serenade their guests during the upcoming holiday season.

School and church choirs, as well as local music groups are invited to carol with the Village  anytime between Saturday, November 20 and Thursday, December 24. Dates and times are allotted on a first come, first serve basis. To join this year’s caroling roster call 248.375.9451 or email info@villageofrochesterhills.com.

The Village of Rochester Hills is located at the northeast corner of Walton Blvd. and Adams Rd. Village hours are Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 6 p.m.  Village Gift Cards are available at the Customer Service Desk at Whole Foods Market or online at www.thevorh.com.

Everyone loves to wear their Halloween costume,
so why not extend the holiday by a day? Join the Village of Rochester Hills for their free
Halloween Spooktacular costume party and parade on Saturday, October 30 from 2:00
p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the Village’s Festival Park (rain or shine).

The Halloween Spooktacular is a perfect fun-filled family afternoon for the community.
A professional Music in Motion DJ will entertain the crowds with music, dancing,
karaoke and contests. Children of all ages can also participate ghostly games, win prizes
and candy, while supplies last. “The Village’s annual Halloween celebration has become
a festive community staple, drawing several hundred guests each year” said Jessica
Presner, Village Marketing Manager. The fun will conclude with a parade down Village
Main Street, where guests of all ages can show off their awesome costumes and of
course, gather some more sweets.

During the costume party guests will be delighted by local Detroit area pop group,
TRUE, an all girl singing and dancing group that have been wowing the audiences
around town. This group is comprised of eight girls ranging in age from 10 to 15 years
old. For more information about TRUE, visit www.truesings.com.

The Village of Rochester Hills, located at the northeast corner of Walton and Adams,
brings fashion, dining and ambiance together to create Rochester Hills’ very own unique
downtown. With parking available in front of your favorite store, shopping the Village
is easy and convenient. The Village is open Monday through Saturday from 10:00am to
9:00pm and Sundays from 12:00pm to 6:00pm. Village of Rochester Hills gift cards are
available at Whole Foods Market or online at www.thevorh.com.

The Village of Rochester Hills is hosting the second annual “Back 2 School Bash” on Saturday, August 14, 2010 from 12:00 – 4:00pm. Guests are asked to bring new & unopened school supplies or non-perishable food items to Festival Park for a chance to win Village gift cards and other prizes throughout the day. Donated items will benefit The Holiday Helpers of Rochester Hills, a non-profit 501 (C) 3 helping less fortunate families in the Rochester Hills community. The day will feature free activities including train rides throughout the Village, hook and ladder rides on a Rochester Hills Fire Department fire truck, inflatable activities, live entertainment, and more. The festivities will start off with a Back to School fashion show at 11:00am in the Children’s Department at Parisian. Local children will strut the runway to preview what’s ‘hot’ for the season.

Village of Rochester Hills gift cards and other prizes from participating merchants will be awarded every hour in Festival Park. Tickets will be given out to guests that make a contribution of either school supplies or non-perishables. Guests must be present to win, and all unclaimed prizes from the day will be re-drawn at 4:00pm.

Jennifer Kincer & friends of Kincer Catallo Private Voice Studio will be performing in the Festival Park gazebo during the event. A variety of musicians will entertain guests with music of today and days gone by. Artists such as Terry Altman, Jeff Peters, The Rising Stars, as well as the debut of the new singing and dancing group, TRUE will put on a show that will keep you listening for hours, and it’s all free.

Getting the kids everything they need to be ready for back to school can be tough for many families. With all of the supplies, clothes and food necessary to keep children in school, it’s vital to help our neighbors and friends however we can. The Holiday Helpers of Rochester Hills will distribute proceeds from the event to families in the Rochester Community Schools district. “We’re giving away Village gift cards and prizes from our retailers to kick off the back to school season,” said Jessica Presner, Marketing Manager at the Village of Rochester Hills, “the day is about giving, prizes and fun for the whole family to enjoy together.”

The Village of Rochester Hills, located at the northeast corner of Walton and Adams, brings fashion, dining and ambiance together to create Rochester Hills’ very own unique downtown. With parking available in front of your favorite store, shopping the Village is easy and convenient. The Village is open Monday through Saturday from 10:00am to 9:00pm and Sundays from 12:00pm to 6:00pm. Village of Rochester Hills gift cards are available at Whole Foods Market or online at www.thevorh.com <http://www.thevorh.com> .

See how Detroit Mommies is Bagging it Forward for Back to School

The Village of Rochester Hills will host their third free Movie Night Under the Stars of the summer at dusk on Thursday, August 12. Movie night at the Village is a fun family outing that’s easy on your pocketbook. Guests are invited to bring their own chairs or blankets to the NW corner of Parisian’s parking lot and get comfortable for Hotel for Dogs (rated PG). To make your movie night experience complete, Whole Foods Market will be on hand selling concessions at the beginning of the evening.

Hotel for Dogs, based off of the 1971 Lois Duncan novel, stars Emma Roberts, Jake T. Austin, Lisa Kudrow and Kevin Dillon. The movie tells the story of two orphans, Andi and Bruce, who attempt to hide their dog at an abandoned hotel after their strict new guardians tell them that pets are not allowed at their home.  Andi and Bruce get the idea to turn the hotel into a home for any other stray dogs they can find. This cute film is perfect for the whole family and will sure give little ones a laugh or two!

If the weather looks like rain, the movie will be postponed until Tuesday, August 17. To check the status of movie night, visit the Village website at www.thevorh.com <http://www.thevorh.com> .

The Village of Rochester Hills, located at the northeast corner of Walton and Adams, brings fashion, dining and ambiance together to create Rochester Hills’ very own downtown. With parking available in front of your favorite store, shopping the Village is easy and convenient. The Village is open Monday through Saturday from 10:00am to 9:00pm and Sundays from 12:00pm to 6:00pm. Village of Rochester Hills gift cards are available at Whole Foods Market or online at www.thevorh.com <http://www.thevorh.com> .

The second free Movie Night Under the Stars at the Village of Rochester Hills is scheduled to begin at dusk (around 9:15pm) on Thursday, July 15. Families are invited to bring their own blankets & chairs to the NW corner of Parisian’s parking lot for “Where the Wild Things Are”.

Based on the popular children’s book, “Where the Wild Things Are” stars actor Max Records, and features the voices of James Gandolfini, Lauren Ambrose, and Forest Whitaker. Little ones and adults alike are sure to love the tail of lead character Max, a lonely eight-year-old boy with a big imagination, on his journey through the land of wild things. If the weather looks like rain, the movie will be postponed until Tuesday, July 20. To check the status of movie night, visit the Village website at www.thevorh.com .

The Village of Rochester Hills, located at the northeast corner of Walton and Adams, brings fashion, dining and ambiance together to create Rochester Hills’ very own downtown. With parking available in front of your favorite store, shopping the Village is easy and convenient. The Village is open Monday through Saturday from 10:00am to 9:00pm and Sundays from 12:00pm to 6:00pm. Village of Rochester Hills gift cards are available at Whole Foods Market or online at www.thevorh.com .

The Village of Rochester Hills will launch their new Village Kids Club program on Tuesday, June 22 at 11:00am. The summer lineup of Village Kids Club activities includes; free crafts every Tuesday from 11:00am to 12:30pm in Fountain Park and free story time every Wednesday from 11:00am to 11:30am in Festival Park. Children can pick up a membership card to have punched during weekly activities and will receive a prize pack for attending 10 activities throughout the summer. In addition, participation prizes will be awarded after story time every Wednesday.

Joining the Village Kids Club is great for Moms too. Children will be entertained at no cost while parents have time to chat with friends or meet other parents from the community. The Village Kids Club brochure, which parents will receive along with their childs’ membership card, features a variety of savings offers from participating stores. This summer, the Village Kids Club is sponsored in part by Auburn Hills based Cornerstone Community Financial and Kiddie Klub, a children’s play center in Rochester Hills.

Children will also have a chance to name the Village Kids Club Blue Bird mascot. A contest entry form will be available in each Village Kids Club brochure where kids can enter a name for the mascot. The deadline for entries is Wednesday, July 14. The winner and mascot’s name will be announced at story time on Wednesday, July 21. The child that submits the winning name will receive a $25 Village gift card and a prize from Brilliant Sky Toys & Books.

­The Village of Rochester Hills brings fashion, dining and ambiance together to create Rochester Hills’ very own downtown. From Parisian to Whole Foods Market and fifty more shops and eateries, there is something for everyone. With parking available in front of your favorite store, shopping the Village is easy and convenient. The Village is open Monday through Saturday from 10:00am to 9:00pm and Sundays from 12:00pm to 6:00pm. Village gift cards are available at Whole Foods Market or online at www.thevorh.com.

The Village of Rochester Hills will host free monthly Movie Night Under the Stars again this summer. The first movie of the summer is scheduled to begin at dusk on Thursday, June 24. Free movie night at the Village is a fun family outing that’s easy on your wallet. Bring your blankets & chairs to the NW corner of Parisian’s parking lot and get comfortable for Alvin and the Chipmunks – The Squeakquel. To make your movie night experience complete, Whole Foods Market will be on hand selling snacks at the beginning of the evening.

Starring the voices of Justin Long, Jesse McCartney, Amy Poehler, and more, Alvin and the Chipmunks – The Squeakquel brings back the ever-so-famous pre-teen chipmunk trio.  After a slew of accidents, Alvin, Simon and Theodore end up in L.A. ready to contend the pressure of school, celebrity life and their female rock band rivals, The Chipettes. Full of energy, slapstick humor, and a catchy soundtrack, Alvin and the Chipmunks – The Squeakquel is sure to be a crowd pleaser.

If the weather looks like rain, the movie will be postponed until Tuesday, June 29. To check the status of movie night, visit the Village website at www.thevorh.com <http://www.thevorh.com> .

The Village of Rochester Hills, located at the northeast corner of Walton and Adams, brings fashion, dining and ambiance together to create Rochester Hills’ very own downtown. With parking available in front of your favorite store, shopping the Village is easy and convenient. The Village is open Monday through Saturday from 10:00am to 9:00pm and Sundays from 12:00pm to 6:00pm. Village of Rochester Hills gift cards are available at Whole Foods Market or online at www.thevorh.com <http://www.thevorh.com> .

The Village of Rochester Hills will be transformed into an outdoor gallery when it hosts Fine Art at the Village of Rochester Hills on Saturday, May 22 and Sunday, May 23, 2010.

About 100 artists from across the United States will be showing off their work.  Parking and admission is FREE!

New this year is Kiddieklub providing children’s activities such as arts and crafts and face painting.  The children’s activities will be May 22 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and May 23 from Noon-6 p.m.

Live entertainment will be throughout the fair.

The festival hours are Saturday, May 22 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday, May 23 from noon to 6 p.m.

The Village of Rochester Hills and Whole Foods Market will host a Mother’s Day Flower Market on Saturday, May 8 from 10:00am – 3:00pm. Guests can pick up everything they need for their garden from a wide selection of locally grown starter plants, annuals, perennials, hanging baskets and can even create a customized bouquet full of Mom’s favorite flowers.  Dads can help get the kids ready to celebrate Mother’s Day by stopping by the craft station to create a free Mother’s Day card (while supplies last). Each child will also receive an exclusive pass full of offers to help them save gifts for Mom at participating stores.

Whether you think Mom would like something new to spruce up her summer wardrobe, a basket full of her favorite candles and fragrances, or a new gardening kit, the exclusive savings pass will certainly help you choose the perfect gift. Participating stores include, but are not limited to Banana Republic, Beauty First, Chico’s, Clarks, Coldwater Creek, Cosi, Eddie Bauer, Francesca’s Collections, Parisian, Sleep Number, White House/Black Market, and Yankee Candle.

­The Village of Rochester Hills brings fashion, dining and ambiance together to create Rochester Hills’ very own downtown. From Parisian to Whole Foods Market and fifty more shops and eateries, there is something for everyone. With parking available in front of your favorite store, shopping the Village is easy and convenient. The Village is open Monday through Saturday from 10:00am to 9:00pm and Sundays from 12:00pm to 6:00pm. Village gift cards are available at Whole Foods Market or online at www.thevorh.com.

Rochester Hills based non-profit Charlotte’s Wings is thrilled to be partnering with local author Bridget Llewellyn and the Village of Rochester Hills to celebrate Earth Day on Sunday April 11.

Between noon and 3:00 p.m Llewellyn will read from her new children’s book One Child, One Planet: Inspiration for the Young Conservationist at the Village of Rochester Hills.  She will also be selling books to benefit Charlotte’s Wings.

Charlotte’s Wings was founded in March 2008 in memory of a local infant, Charlotte, who at just five months old died of a rare degenerative brain disease. In lieu of baptism gifts, her parents made a large donation of books to the pediatric unit at Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak, MI. 

Charlotte’s Wings was founded to continue and expand this initiative – donating books to children in hospitals and hospice care in southeastern Michigan. To date they have donated over 5000 books to local hospitals and hospices. Through this endeavor, they aim to provide hope and smiles during traumatic times.

For more information on this event or Charlotte’s Wings visit www.charlottes-wings.com or become their fan on facebook.