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 …

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 …