Dream Cruise warm-up takes place on Walnut Blvd., Rochester, MI The Rochester Lions Club is hosting its 26th “Rockin Rods n’ Rochester” car show on Sunday, August 9, 2026, on Walnut Blvd., in downtown Rochester, Michigan, starting at 9:00 a.m. and running until 4:00 p.m., rain or shine. All proceeds from the car show go to support Leader Dogs for the Blind and other Lions charities. Gates open at 7:00 a.m., and all cars must be parked by 11:00 a.m. The Rochester Lions Club expects up to 375 … [Read more...]
Rochester Lions Club Hosts “Rockin Rods n’ Rochester” on August 9, 2026
August 1, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Rochester Lions Club Hosts “Rockin Rods n’ Rochester” on August 10, 2025
July 12, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Dream Cruise warm-up takes place on Walnut Blvd., Rochester, Michigan The Rochester Lions Club is hosting its 25th “Rockin Rods n’ Rochester” car show on Sunday, August 10, 2025, on Walnut Blvd., in downtown Rochester starting at 9:00 a.m. and running until 4:00 p.m., rain or shine. All proceeds from the car show go to support Leader Dogs for the Blind and other Lions charities. Gates open at 7:00 a.m. and all cars must be parked by 11:00 a.m. Founded in 1944, the club celebrated its 80th … [Read more...]
Bark & Brew 5K is Back on Saturday, June 5
June 1, 2021 by Leave a Comment
The community is invited to lace up their running shoes on Saturday, June 5, for Bark & Brew 5K, an annual event to benefit Leader Dogs for the Blind. The race can be either in-person ($40) or virtual ($43). Local racers will enjoy a 5K route starting at Rochester Municipal Park and winding through the Paint Creek Trail. “For the past 6 years, Chief Financial Credit Union has been instrumental in its support of Leader Dogs for the Blind and our ability to serve people who are blind or … [Read more...]
Rochester Junior Women’s Club is Seeking Area Non-Profit Organizations to Benefit
February 24, 2021 by Leave a Comment
The Rochester Junior Women’s Club is looking for non-profit organizations that need assistance and can benefit from our fundraising. Each spring the club Donations Committee reviews requests submitted by local organizations requesting assistance. Based on the committee’s recommendations, annual recipients are selected for the major fundraisers as well as recipients for miscellaneous donations. The Rochester Junior Women’s Club (RJWC) has been serving the community since 1956. RJWC is a … [Read more...]
Dinner in the Dark Raises Awareness for Visually Impaired
February 15, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Annual Leader Dogs for the Blind Fundraiser Leader Dogs for the Blind’s annual "Dinner in the Dark" event on March 6 from 6:30-10:00 p.m. at the MGM Grand Detroit. Guests dine, while under blindfold, experiencing an evening of empathy for those with visual impairments. “The work that Leader Dogs for the Blind does is truly empowering thousands of individuals to lead independent, successful lives,” said Tom Dluzen, Chief Financial president and CEO. “When we moved our headquarters to … [Read more...]
Leader Dogs for the Blind Marks Eight Decades of Service
April 9, 2019 by 1 Comment
On April 4, Leader Dogs for the Blind Celebrated 80 Years, Here's How it All Began If you’ve lived in the Rochester area for a while, they’re a familiar sight - Leader Dogs in harness, walking the streets of downtown, visiting businesses, assisting the blind. Perhaps you remember, as a child, proudly depositing your spare change in the little can labeled “Whither Thou Goest” that nearly every Rochester business displayed near its cash register. Leader Dogs for the Blind has been part of the … [Read more...]
Dear Crabby, What Do You Think About Emotional Support Animals?
February 7, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Dear Crabby, It seems like lately I’m reading more and more about people who have emotional support animals – especially when flying. Do you think they’re needed or are people trying to work the system in their favor? Thanks, Al E. Chat Dear Al E. Chat, Ya know. Now that you mention it, I too have been hearing more in the news about emotional support animals. Did you hear about the man in Pennsylvania, Joie Henney, who has a five-foot alligator named Wally who apparently helps him … [Read more...]
Leader Dogs for the Blind Garage Sale
July 16, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Friday, July 27, 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. 1039 Rochester Road Rochester Hills, 48307 Framed western paintings Wood doors - stained Conference table 3’x10’ Groomers’ hair dryer Professional meat grinder Work bench/cabinet Stainless sinks - Commercial Wall mount sinks Car bench seats (new) Chairs Refrigerators (bar size) Billy Goat leaf vac/Mulcher Baby scale Road signs - various Back blade (tractor scraper) Speakers (exterior) new Portable car … [Read more...]
Free Vision Screening for Children Under Five at the Library
April 11, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Free Project Kidsight Screening on April 14 The Rochester Hills Lions Club will be for hosting a free vision screening for children from ages six months to five years at the Rochester Hills Public Library on Saturday, April 14, 10:30 a.m. – 12 noon in the Youth Services Section. The state of the art PediaVision digital camera quickly performs a binocular test of both eyes within one second (non-invasive), and it instantly and accurately (98% accuracy rating) identifies potential vision … [Read more...]
Rochester Rotary Spring Wine & Beer Tasting Features Top Wine & Craft Beer Selections
March 15, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Now in its 6th year, The Rochester Rotary Wine & Beer Tasting has become one of Rochester’s biggest Spring Events “We had people calling and emailing us in February, asking when tickets are going on sale,” said event leader John Gaber. “The enthusiasm is beyond anything we considered when we started this a few years back. But with the efforts of our club members, the generous support of Bordine’s and dozens of other local businesses, it’s become quite a sensation.” The 2018 event … [Read more...]
