Late Night Thursdays Start May 14

Every Thursday from May 14 through Aug. 27, downtown merchants will remain open until 9 p.m. or later, joining the new Thursday Nite Farmers’ Market, an extension of the weekly downtown Saturday Rochester Farmers’ Market, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. each week. The Thursday Nite Farmers’ Market will feature a variety of vendors and …

Heritage Festival 5K Fun Run/Walk- May 23

Heritage Festival 5K Fun Run/Walk- All Ages Check in time: 7:30-8:15 A.M. Start Time: 8:30 A.M. Start Location: Rochester Hills Public Library, located on University east of Main Fee: $15 if post-marked or in person at RARA by May 15             $18 in person only May 18-21              $23 in person May 22 or race …

FREE Parking in Downtown Rochester!!!

From now until August 28, every Saturday of the week in downtown Rochester, it will cost you NOTHING to park!  I love all of the ways that the community has come together to make these tought economic times manageable and enjoyable!  I’m sure people have said, “Let’s just stay home this weekend” because they don’t …

Kids Day at the Park- Saturday, May 16

This is a fun FREE event for the entire family! Saturday, May 16 Noon-3 p.m. Bloomer Park Both the Rochester and Rochester Hills Fire Department will be at Bloomer Park with their trucks and ambulances and they will have Sparky the Dog with them!  Kids will learn fire safety and see the fire departments challenge …

Contests on Giftfully Simple

I have another blog called Giftfully Simple where I do product reviews and giveaways.  I thought I’d let you know about some of my current contests…   1st Prize: BRIDE WARS DVD and $25 GC to Paper Shouts Grand Prize: Trip to Cancun! SurfShelf Giveaway Lara Noel Hill Jewelry Giveaway Pretty Faces Silhouette 8×10 Portrait