Spring is an exciting time of year for the Rochester Rotary Club. From golf outings to wine tastings to meeting “fines” imposed by a sharp-witted “Sheriff” at a weekly club Comedy Roast, the club works hard to raise money for a variety of charities. Each year, during April and May, they get to announce the recipients of substantial donations and award numerous scholarships to local high school students. The two biggest fundraisers of the year are the Charity Golf Outing in the Fall and the … [Read more...]
Rochester Rotary Gives Tens of Thousands to Local Charities and Scholarships Winners
Five for Five Event to Benefit Local Charities
Five Local Charities to Benefit from Printboys' Five-Year Ribbon Cutting Celebration Five charities will be the center of attention at the Ribbon Cutting hosted by Lake Orion Chamber of Commerce to mark the occasion of five years in business for Printboys Digital Printing, a local print and signage entity. Festivities will run from 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 22 at Printboys, 4409 Interpark Dr., Auburn Hills, MI., located on the SE corner of Lapeer Road/M24 & Dutton … [Read more...]
Rochester Rotary Hosts Christmas Party for Neighborhood House Children
On Saturday, December 10, Rochester Rotary invited children supported by the Rochester Neighborhood House, a local non-profit dedicated to assisting neighbors during times of hardship, to their very own Christmas Party. The party took place at the River Crest Banquet Center, where Rotary holds their weekly meetings, and included a lunch, games, a visit from Santa, and most importantly, a gift for every child. A week before the party, the Rotary Club learned that there would be several more … [Read more...]
Neighborhood House Seeks Donations of School Supplies
It may seem hard to believe, but it’s time to start thinking about kids going back-to-school. That’s why Rochester Area Neighborhood House is hoping local residents and businesses will be willing to assist with a worthwhile back-to-school initiative. Neighborhood House, a private, nonprofit human service organization, is kicking off its annual school supply drive to support the children of low-income families in the greater Rochester/Auburn Hills community. Neighborhood House strives to make … [Read more...]
Stone Wall Pumpkin Festival returns to the Rochester Hills Museum
The Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm will host its annual Stone Wall Pumpkin Festival on Saturday, October 11 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. The presenting sponsor for this event is Genisys Credit Union with event sponsors including Noodles and the Village of Rochester Hills. 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 … [Read more...]
Stonewall Pumpkin Festival lights up the Rochester Hills Museum
The Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm will host its annual Stonewall Pumpkin Festival on Saturday, October 13 from 10-4 p.m. The major sponsor for this event is Genisys Credit Union. 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 the 1,100 pumpkins lit last year! Activities during the day include make-and-take art projects with the … [Read more...]
Neighborhood House to Benefit from Rochester Ballroom Spotlight Gala
The Rochester Ballroom has generously offered to put the needs of Rochester Area Neighborhood House in their “Spotlight” as they sponsor a benefit to help their local neighbors in need. The Spotlight Gala that will be held September 30th at the Royal Park Hotel in downtown Rochester will support the ongoing programs and services of Rochester Area Neighborhood House, a non-profit dedicated to helping struggling families move toward self-sufficiency. The Spotlight Gala will begin at 4:30 p.m. … [Read more...]
July Jamboree benefits Neighborhood House
There’s nothing like summertime fun for a good cause. That’s what is happening at Abiding Presence Lutheran Church, 1550 Walton Blvd, Rochester Hills on Saturday July 28 from 2-7:30 p.m. The July Jamboree features food, fellowship, friends and fund raising to benefit Rochester Neighborhood House. At 2 p.m. “A Wheelie Good Time Parade” will depart from the parking lot by Caribou Coffee and travel the bike path to Abiding Presence. Prizes will be awarded for Most Patriotic, Most Decrepit, … [Read more...]