Celebrate 200 Years at Rochester Homecoming Twenty-seventeen marks the 200th Anniversary of the founding of Rochester. In celebration of this historic milestone, the City of Rochester will host Rochester Homecoming on Saturday, August 12, at Rochester Municipal Park. At 10:00 a.m., the City of Rochester will officially unveil the Bicentennial Monument. Located at the entrance to the Rochester Municipal Park, the centerpiece of the monument will feature a Sundial designed by Michigan … [Read more...]
Rochester Bicentennial Kick Off Pancake Breakfast to Neighborhood House Program
July 26, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Proceeds to Benefit the Neighborhood House Capital Campaign Rochester will be celebrating the 200th anniversary of its founding in 1817. To kick off the events, Neighborhood House, in partnership with the Rochester Downtown Development Authority (DDA) and the Rochester Fire Department, invites the community for a pancake breakfast from 9:00 a.m. until noon. Children (and those who are kids at heart) are welcome to tour the fire trucks during the breakfast. The price of the breakfast will be … [Read more...]
Time to Unveil the Bicentennial Monument Sundial
July 23, 2017 by 1 Comment
Be a Part of Rochester History on Saturday, August 12 Twenty-seventeen marks the 200th Anniversary of the founding of Rochester. In celebration of this historic milestone, the City of Rochester will unveil the Bicentennial Monument at a Ribbon Cutting on Saturday, August 12, 10:00 a.m. at Rochester Municipal Park. Located at the entrance to the Rochester Municipal Park, the centerpiece of the monument will feature a Sundial designed by Michigan artist Russell Thayer, surrounded by … [Read more...]
Join the Rochester Symphony Orchestra for a Free Concert in the Park
July 19, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Thursday, July 27 at 7:30 p.m., the Rochester Symphony Orchestra (RSO) will present For Amber Waves. This free concert in the Rochester Municipal Park is the final event of the Kiwanis sponsored summer series of performances. Pops, Classics, and Patriotic selections will fill the night air once again under the direction of Maestro Zeljko Milicevic. If it should rain – no worries – the concert will play on at St. John Lutheran Church located at University and Helen. Bring a lawn chair, a … [Read more...]
Kids on the Go at the Rochester Municipal Park June 11
June 6, 2017 by 1 Comment
Parents at Local Montessori School Celebrate National Children’s Day with Community Event Promoting Children’s Wellness and Activities The Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) at The Montessori School Rochester (Spirit of the Child LLC) will hold “Kids on the Go,” a free event to celebrate National Children’s Day, Sunday, June 11, 2017 from 10:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Rochester Municipal Park, encouraging children of all ages to enjoy the outdoors and engage in activities that promote teamwork, … [Read more...]
Brothers of the Brush Unite
May 17, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Brothers of the Brush Unite at the Greater Rochester Heritage Days In honor of the City’s Bicentennial Celebration, the Greater Rochester Heritage Days is proud to welcome back the Brothers of the Brush Beard & Mustache Growing Contest. Last held in 1969, this event invites men to do their civic duty and grow a mustache, full beard or goatee as a part of the Bicentennial Celebration. The Brothers of the Brush Beard & Mustache Growing Contest will take place on Sunday, May 21, … [Read more...]
There is Mulch to Do this Saturday in the Rochester Municipal Park
May 8, 2017 by Leave a Comment
City of Rochester Looking for Volunteers for Make-A-Difference Day The Rochester City Beautiful Commission is looking for volunteers for the 2017 City of Rochester Make-a-Difference Day. Held in the Rochester Municipal Park on Saturday, May 13, the event will run from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. This year’s project is “Mulch-a-Palooza.” Please come out and help to spread mulch, pull weeds, and paint the benches in the park. Everyone age 15 an over are welcome to help. Please dress for … [Read more...]
Art & Apples Festival Entertainment Line-Up
August 24, 2016 by 1 Comment
Paint Creek Center for the Arts (PCCA) has unveiled its entertainment line-up for the 51st Art & Apples Festival Returning festival favorites include Denise Davis and the Motor City Sensations, a Motown- inspired revue that had patrons, artists and sponsors dancing at last year’s event, and the Hubbell Street Band, a more classical group that performs across several genres such as light rock, retro tunes (40s-80s) and jazz. There are several new performers in the 2016 lineup, such as LL7, a … [Read more...]
Annual Pie Sale Kicks Off Fall Season in Rochester
August 22, 2016 by Leave a Comment
OPC Annual Pie Sale Kicks Off Fall Season Fall in Michigan means it is apple season. What better way to celebrate the season than by participating in the annual Older Person's Commission (OPC) Apple Pie Fundraiser. This year 1800 pies will be available for curbside purchase at the OPC on Wednesday, September 7 through Friday, September 9 from 9:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. Back again this year, pies will also be available from 9:00 a.m.-7:30 p.m. at the Art & Apples Festival in Rochester Municipal … [Read more...]
Apple Pie & Dessert Contest Returns to Art & Apples Festival
August 17, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Organizers Seek to Find Region’s Best, most Creative and Inspired Apple Pie and Dessert Recipes Fritters, cookies and pies, oh my. Paint Creek Center for the Arts is calling all inspired, creative apple pie and dessert bakers in the region to compete in the Apple Pie & Dessert Contest with their crowd-pleasing recipes. The contest will take place at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, September 10, 2016, during the 51st annual Art & Apples Festival in Rochester Municipal Park. “Due to popular … [Read more...]
