Celebrate Arbor Day with Rochester Hills Mayor Bryan K. Barnett and City staff at the annual Tree Planting Ceremony at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, April 28, at the Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm. The City of Rochester Hills will be planting a Black Walnut tree at the Museum, helping to recreate the historic landscape on the park grounds. The tree is symbolic in many ways, celebrating the 200th anniversary of Stoney Creek Village as well as the City’s 33rd consecutive year as a Tree City … [Read more...]
Rochester Hills Public Library Board of Trustees Elects New Officers
March 30, 2023 by 2 Comments
Rochester Hills Public Library (RHPL) Board of Trustees elected new officers at the beginning of the year. The board voted Madge Lawson as president and Melinda Deel as vice president. Anne Kucher was elected secretary, and Robert Bonam was elected the board's treasurer. Rochester Hills Public Library Board of Trustees The library board is governed by an elected six-member board of trustees representing Rochester Hills. The board's responsibilities include legal compliance, strategic … [Read more...]
Hiking Michigan Trails
March 29, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Rochester Hills Public Library welcomes author and hiker Celia Ryker on April 4 at 7:00 p.m. for “Hiking Michigan Trails” in the library’s Multipurpose Room. Ryker will share stories about the trails she’s hiked throughout Michigan and will read excerpts from her book, Walking Home: Trail Stories. This program is open to the public. Registration is required. To register, visit calendar.rhpl.org or call 248-656-2900. … [Read more...]
REVIEW: Family Dynamics are the Foundation of ‘Harry Townsend’s Last Stand’ at Meadow Brook Theatre
March 26, 2023 by 1 Comment
As kids, we can’t wait to get older and be able to do grown-up things like drive, stay up late, or have ice cream for breakfast. Yet, somewhere in all the excitement of spreading our wings, we forget that as we age, so do our parents. This role reversal is at the heart of Harry Townsend’s Last Stand, running until Sunday, April 16, 2023, at Meadow Brook Theatre (MBT) on the campus of Oakland University in Rochester Hills, MI. Written by George Eastman, Harry Townsend’s Last Stand focuses on … [Read more...]
Talking Book Service Extended to Five More Years
March 17, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Rochester Hills Public Library (RHPL) is pleased to announce that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners pledged to continue supporting the library’s Oakland Talking Book Service (OTBS) at their meeting on February 16. The service has been renewed for five years. OTBS is a county-wide program open to all county residents that provides essential services to those living with a vision or physical disability. OTBS is a lifeline for those who seek efficient and equitable access to … [Read more...]
‘The Weight Is Over: My Battle with Obesity’ by Eric Johnson
March 15, 2023 by Leave a Comment
UPDATED (EVENT MOVED FROM ROCHESTER HILLS TO COMMERCE): Author, Eric Johnson will be conducting a “Meet and Greet” on Friday, March 31, 11:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m, at Kroger grocery store located at 47060 Pontiac Trail, Commerce, MI 48390. The obesity rate in the United States is nearly 42%, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Black adults have the highest rates of obesity, with nearly half earning that title. In his inspiring, heart-wrenching, and challenging … [Read more...]
‘Harry Townsend’s Last Stand’ at Meadow Brook Theatre
March 14, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Touching drama runs March 22 through April 16, 2023, on the campus of Oakland University. Harry Townsend likes his life just the way it is and doesn’t see any need for things to change. When his son, Alan, comes to visit, that’s all he seems to want to do. Harry Townsend’s Last Stand explores the relationship between father and son, displaying the complexities of family life with wit and wisdom to make the audience feel that they’re part of the relationship. Harry Townsend’s Last Stand, … [Read more...]
Avon Players’ ‘Misery’ Highlights the High Price of Fame
March 11, 2023 by 2 Comments
There is a well-known adage advising people not to meet their heroes because they’ll only end up disappointed. And nowhere is this sentiment truer than in the story of Avon Players’ latest production, Misery running now through March 25, 2023, in Rochester Hills, MI. Misery is a best-selling book by famed horror novelist Stephen King, which went on to become an iconic film starring Kathy Bates and the late James Caan. The Broadway play is written by William Goldman and starred Laurie Metcalf … [Read more...]
Annual Antique Appraisal Day April 2
March 7, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Rochester-Avon Historical Society Hosts 29th Annual Antique Appraisal Day at Rochester Hills at Van Hoosen Farm, April 2. Have you ever wondered if that necklace you bought in an antique store is worth more than what you paid for it? Or what the story behind grandpa's coin collection is? If you have antique treasures or family heirlooms that you’ve long wondered about, bring them to the Rochester-Avon Historical Society during their 29th Annual Antique Appraisal Day on Sunday, April 2, from … [Read more...]
Hell from the Heavens with Author John Wukovitz
February 24, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Rochester Hills Public Library welcomes author John Wukovits on February 28 at 7:00 p.m. for his presentation “Hell from the Heavens” in the library’s Multipurpose Room. John Wukovits Wukovits will discuss one of the most amazing World War II exploits featuring the crew of the USS Laffey in April 1945. Learn how his book on the subject became a major motion picture directed by Mel Gibson and about his role as film advisor. This event is open to RHPL cardholders. Registration is … [Read more...]
