Oakland Christian School (OCS) robotics, now in its sixth year, has achieved an impressive 12 tournament champion titles. During the past three years, the team participated at the state level. They practice year-round with 20 students in grades 7-12. Staying competitive requires funding to attend tournaments, purchase design elements, VEX metals, robot controllers, along with adapting to new games every year. “Robotics encourages students to find solutions and developing critical thinking … [Read more...]
Children’s Series begins with ‘Rosie Revere, Engineer & Friends’ at Meadow Brook Theatre
January 28, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Ms. Greer's classroom includes three inquisitive out-of-the-box thinkers. Rosie Revere has big dreams. Iggy Peck has a relentless passion for architecture. And Ada Twist's curiosity can drive her teacher crazy. A fun new musical based on the books Rosie Revere, Engineer; Iggy Peck, Architect; and Ada Twist Scientist by Andrea Beaty, which spotlights the STEM curriculum (focusing on science, technology, engineering, and math). A Theatreworks USA Production brings Rosie Revere, Engineer … [Read more...]
Treat the Kids to a Show with ‘Chicken Little: The Sky is Falling’ at Meadow Brook Theatre
May 10, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Chicken Little: The Sky is Falling features the classic story of Henny Penny and Chicken Little with a fun modern twist. When Chicken Little gets bonked on the head by an unknown object, confusion reigns in the barnyard until a little critical thinking helps the animals figure out the problem. A Bright Star Touring production, Chicken Little: The Sky is Falling comes to Meadow Brook Theatre on Saturday, June 2, at 1 p.m. Tickets are $12, $9 for groups of eight or more. For information or to … [Read more...]
Wet and Wild Wednesdays in July
July 6, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Rochester Hills Museum Hosting Wet and Wild Wednesdays in July The Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm is hosting Wet and Wild Wednesdays every Wednesday in July from 12:00 – 2:00 p.m. Family entertainment in the gazebo runs from 12:00 -1:00 p.m. and then water fun runs from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. including slip and slides, fire truck spray, creek wading and various activities hosted by the Clinton River Watershed Council. Entertainment this year includes Tom Plunkard on July 6, … [Read more...]
Get Wet and Wild on Wednesdays in July
July 6, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Just Four Wednesdays in July to Get Wet and Wild The Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm is hosting Wet and Wild Wednesdays every Wednesday in July from 12:00 – 2:00 p.m. Family entertainment in the gazebo runs from 12:00 -1:00 p.m. and then water fun runs from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. including slip and slides, fire truck spray, creek wading and various activities hosted by the Clinton River Watershed Council. Two giant slip and slides - one for older kids and a second for younger … [Read more...]
Community Outlook Breakfast at OU
January 28, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Rochester Regional Chamber Hosts Local Leaders for Community Update at Annual Event The Rochester Regional Chamber of Commerce is hosting local leaders at the annual Community Outlook Breakfast. The breakfast will be held on Thursday, February 25 on the campus of Oakland University. The Community Outlook Breakfast is an opportunity for Chamber members and local residents to gain insight into what lays ahead for the greater Rochester region in 2016. Anticipated panelists are City of … [Read more...]
Stone Wall Pumpkin Festival Set to Light Up Rochester Hills Museum
September 12, 2015 by Leave a Comment
It’s time once again for the annual Stone Wall Pumpkin Festival to be held at the Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm on Saturday, October 10 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Activities during the day include the Dinosaur Hill Pioneer Homestead and Playground, music, food, Guy Louis family concert, Stoney Creek High School Drum line, a Rochester Hills Fire Truck and more! Local celebrity story readers will be reading their favorite pumpkin themed stories. Guests are invited to carve a pumpkin and … [Read more...]
Wet and Wild Wednesdays Return to Rochester Hills Museum
July 1, 2015 by Leave a Comment
The Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm is hosting Wet and Wild Wednesdays every Wednesday in July from 12 – 2 p.m. Family entertainment in the gazebo runs from 12 - 1 p.m. and then water fun runs from 1 – 2 p.m. including slip and slides, fire truck spray, creek wading, and various activities hosted by the Clinton River Watershed Council. Entertainment this year includes: Guy Louis on July 1 Kevin Devine on July 8 Zippy 2 Dads on July 15 Randy Kaplan on July … [Read more...]
Stone Wall Pumpkin Festival returns to the Rochester Hills Museum
September 29, 2013 by Leave a Comment
The Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm will host its annual Stone Wall Pumpkin Festival on Saturday, October 12 from 10:0 a.m. until 4 p.m. The major sponsors for this event are Genisys Credit Union as well as Arteva Homes, Noodles, and Recycle Bank. Guests are invited to carve a pumpkin and place it on the stone walls surrounding the Museum property. After the evening lighting, guests can take their pumpkin home. The Museum is hoping to exceed our record of 1,011 pumpkins set in … [Read more...]
Get ‘Wet and Wild’ at the Rochester Hills Museum
June 26, 2013 by Leave a Comment
The Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm welcomes back Wet and Wild Wednesdays every Wednesday in July from Noon until 2:00 p.m. Family entertainment in the gazebo runs from Noon to 1:00 p.m. and then water fun runs from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., including slip and slides, fire truck spray, and Stoney Creek wading with activities provided by the Clinton River Watershed Council. Major sponsorship provided by Genisys Credit Union and contributing sponsorship provide by the Village of … [Read more...]
