Rochester Community Concert Band Marks 10th Anniversary Season with “An American Tapestry” Rochester, MI — In a celebration of artistry, community, and national heritage, the Rochester Community Concert Band (RCCB) proudly presents An American Tapestry on Tuesday, May 5 at 7:30 p.m. in Varner Recital Hall (371 Varner Drive) on the campus of Oakland University. Free parking is available in nearby lots, including 36, 26, and 24. Admission is free, and donations are warmly welcomed. Under the direction of
Teens & Teams Needed at Woodhouse 5K for New Day!Saturday, July 25, 2026 Rochester Municipal Park Volunteer groups are needed to cheer on our 5K participants along the route this summer! Sports teams, cheerleaders, service and community groups, senior centers, churches and more are welcome. Earn your service hours here! Volunteer with your friends for a few hours, while supporting families facing cancer. 5K teams to walk or run the route are also welcome to register now! Create a team and
Community Invited to Contribute to 2051 Time Capsule Project Residents are invited to take part in a unique opportunity to preserve today’s memories for future generations through a community time capsule initiative, set to be opened in the year 2051. Submissions are now being accepted for inclusion in the time capsule. Community members are encouraged to contribute meaningful items such as photographs (8.5" x 11" or smaller), letters, personal stories, news articles, poems, artwork, or other historical
Harmony in the Hills Presents the Magic of ‘Paradise Harmonies’ March 25, 2026 Rochester, MI —This Spring, the Harmony in the Hills Concert Series invites audiences to an intimate evening of music with Paradis Harmonies, a chamber concert that bridges classical elegance with the warmth and swing of jazz. The performance features Jeremy Crosmer (cello), Alyssa Katahara (harp), and Triniti Rives (clarinet), all members of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra. The concert takes place on Friday, April 17, at 7 p.m.
For info on Rochester Junior Women's Club, visit https://www.rjwc.org/. For info on Heels & Spurs Event, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/heels-spurs-tickets-1981662866980. Saddle up for an evening of western-themed fun - all for an incredible cause! Join us for our new approach to gala fundraising, Heels & Spurs! We're bringing the community together to support Leader Dogs for the Blind, an organization that empowers people who are blind or visually impaired to live with independence, confidence and
The 11th annual Ride 2 End Suicide is coming up on Saturday, May 16 at Stony Creek Metropark and Common Ground is looking for corporate teams to register for this phenomenal fundraising event. Companies, businesses, and organizations are encouraged to form teams and ride to bring an end to suicide. It's simple to organize a Corporate Team and become a Team Captain. All materials and guidelines will be provided to ensure your success in building a Ride 2 End Suicide team. Questions? Please contact Anne
The 11th Annual Ride 2 End Suicide, taking place on Saturday, May 16 at Stony Creek Metropark, is looking for your support. The event will feature a community bike ride through Stony Creek Metropark, along with a short program and communities activities before and after the ride. This event was founded by Terri Jozefiak in memory of her daughter, Marie, who died by suicide in 2013. All event proceeds benefit Common Ground, specifically for suicide prevention programs and services. Sponsorship
The 45th Rochester Area Prayer Breakfast Welcomes Guest Speaker Chad Williams The 45th Rochester Area Prayer Breakfast will welcome guest speaker, Chad Williams, former U.S. Navy SEAL. Chad served his country proudly through multiple deployments. Chad honed the qualities and values that our nation’s best adhere to. In a final operation in Iraq, his SEAL team was set up on a premeditated ambush similar to the location and scenario that took the life of his mentor Scott Helvenston. While on active duty,
The Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) is an intensive training program that brings together our youth, ages 14-18, to further develop character, leadership skills, learn about Rotary and create service projects in our communities centered on the 7 Areas of Focus. RYLA will be on May 15-17, 2026 at Camp Copneconic in Fenton, MI