Village Blog
What to get Mom for Mother's Day
May 11, 2012
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Village Marketing Director Shelleen McHale was on Fox 2 TV. Here are her thoughts on what to get your Mom for Mother's Day:
Earth Day at the Village April 22, 2012
April 09, 2012
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What exactly is Earth Day? Is it really worth celebrating? Ask your children if they know what it is and if they say "no" or "I don't know" make it your goal to teach them this year. Earth Day is a day that the Village of Rochester Hills likes to celebrate each year. There is a history and a commitment to our community that we take very seriously.
Earth Day is April 22, 2012 - all day! Earth Day started during the era of hippies, free love and anti-war movements in 1970. It was started to preserve the natural resources and beauty of our earth and to make the earth a better place to live and raise our families (this is a shortened description of what you can find on the internet). The Village plans to do their part on Earth Day 2012 with several events for our community. Will you be there with your family and get involved?
Our children are all winners!
April 09, 2012
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It's an impossible decision to choose a Bunny photo from the many that were posted on our Facebook page... Have you browsed through them? Did you seen all of the children that are screaming? Nervous? And of course thrilled to be sitting next to the bunny himself? We, the Village, take pride in making this experience memorable and special for all of you. Getting to actually see all of the faces makes it special for us, too!
This shows us how unique each child is, and how committed our parents are to giving their little one's a great Bunny experience. Sharing this joy with the community gives others the opportunity to see the smiles and sparkle in their eyes! Thank you!
2012 Easter Bunny Photo Contest Winner
As promised, we've chosen one photo as the winner of a $50 gift certificate for dinner at the Village. This was not an easy task! We've decided to have an ongoing Bunny "contest" for all of you that took part in posting your photos. If you posted your photo by Easter Sunday, you will get first dibs on seeing the Bunny next year. Yes, you and your children will get to line up before the bunny is officially open to the public! This will happen on the weekend before Easter on March 23, 2013 from 10-11am. All you have to do is email us your name, children's names and ages and let us know you want in. Please put "Easter Bunny 2013" in the subject line and send to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Happy Spring!
Be My Valentine!
January 20, 2012
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Do you want to win a romantic Valentine's Day Dinner for 2 at the Village of Rochester Hills?
What is your idea of the Best Valentine's Day Date? Is it creative, romantic, unique or personal? Is it in public or more private? Either for him or for her, tell us ladies and gents, what would you like to do for him and where would you like to take her? The most creative, the most unique, the most romantic, in short, the best Valentine's Day date idea wins.
Send your entry to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it no later than February 10, 2012 and you only have to include first names, ages and city where you live. The top entries will be posted on the Village's blog.
We also strongly encourage you to share your entry on the Village's facebook wall; though this isn't a contest requirement.
The contest winner will recieve a dinner for 2 (valued at $75) at the Village restaurant of their choice!
FREE Yoga at the Village extended through January
January 02, 2012
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Yoga at the Village led by Updog Yoga
Every Saturday in December January
Classes in December were such a success, we have decided to extend our offer. We are excited about the opportunity to help our guests meet their health resolutions; plus our local organizations still need support and donations. Plan to come and meet your personal New Year's Resolution while helping Blessings in a Backpack meet the needs of hundreds of local Rochester School's children.
Feel Better Inside.
Look Better Outside.
- Registered Yoga Teachers (RYT) from UpDog Yoga's Om Squad.
- Classes are FREE for those bringing a donation to Blessings in a Backpack (see below).*
- No Sign-up Necessary; 16 years or older.
- No previous Yoga Experience Required (for Basic / Beginner Class).
- Loaner Mats Available.
- Come As You Are
- Leave Your Stress Behind.
Class Schedule:
(all classes take place on Main Street between Gap & The Children's Place)
January 7
- 10:00 am ... Power Yoga
- 11:30 am ... Basic / Beginner Yoga
January 14
- 10:00 am ... Power Yoga
- 11:30 am ... Basic / Beginner Yoga
January 21
- 10:00 am ... Power Yoga
- 11.30 am ... Basic / Beginner Yoga
January 28
- 10:00 am ... Power Yoga
- 11:30 am ... Basic / Beginner Yoga
* The Om Squad is trading "classes for donations" for Blessings in a Backpack during our extended January classes. Donations can be dropped off before, during or after the free yoga classes. Blessings in a Backpack needs non-perishable chicken noodles soup, beef ravioli, ramen noodles, mac and cheese, peanut butter, tuna fish, pop-tarts, oatmeal, hot chocolate, fruit snacks, juice boxes or non refridgerated single milks . Please bring your donation to the Om Squad during the class times listed above!
