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Avon Players Presents: Misery
2023-03-19 14:00 (America/Detroit)
A writer discovers the dark side of fandom when he finds himself at the mercy of an unhinged stranger as Avon Players presents Misery running March 10-25
Tickets for all shows are $25. Call 248.608.9077 for tickets or order online at www.avonplayers.org. Discounts on matinee tickets are available for seniors and students; call the box office for details. Additionally, group rates are available by calling the box office. “Like” Avon Players Theatre on Facebook for special offers on tickets. All major credit cards are accepted. All seats are reserved. Show dates and times follow:

Dinosaur Hill Nature Preserve: Build for the Birds
2023-03-18 13:00
1pm. Dinosaur Hill, 333 N. Hill Circle, Rochester Hills, MI. 48307. All Ages. Assemble your choice of a bird house or feeder kit with guidance from our naturalists. Learn how to identify the birds that use them. Members $8 per kit, Public $10 per kit. Registration at www.DinosaurHill.org/Classes.

Oakland University hosts: OUCARES Family Fun Day
2023-03-18 12:00 - 15:00
12pm-3pm. OU Recreation Center. Enjoy a day of fun for families impacted by Autism Spectrum Disorders. All ages are welcome to attend. There is no cost and no registration is needed! Activities include: an information fair, art projects, bouncy inflatables and swimming from noon – 2 p.m. (bring your own towel).
The Joanne and Ted Lindsay Foundation Autism Outreach Services (commonly known as OUCARES) encompasses the outreach services of the Oakland University Center for Autism. The mission of OUCARES is to improve the quality of life of individuals impacted by Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs) by offering quality and comprehensive programs across the lifespan. If you are interested in getting involved or supporting OUCARES, please contact our OUCARES at (248) 370-2424 or visit our Give to OUCARES page.

OPC: Euchre Tournament
2023-03-17 10:00
10am. OPC, 650 Letica Drive, Rochester. Come & enjoy an afternoon of Euchre! Pre-registration is appreciated. $5 fee for OPC members, $10 for non-members. Registration begins at 9:30am, games begin at 10am. Players must be on time and stay until play is completed. 8 rounds, 8 hands in each round. Register by calling (248)659-1029. Members can also register at opcseniorcenter.org.

RARA & O'Connors Public House Presents: St. Patty's Day 5k-ish Fun Run
2023-03-17 09:00 - 17:00
9am. 500 E. Second Street, Rochester. Dress up in your best St. Patty’s attire and go for a run on the Clinton River Trail. The race starts and ends at RARA. Finish the race and receive a pint glass! Enjoy music and fun right next to downtown Rochester. Costs are $30 for residents and $36 for non-residents. Proceeds go to RARA programs.

Meadow Brook Hall: Flashlight Tours
2023-03-16 19:00
Tours at 7 p.m., 7:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. Meadow Brook Hall, Oakland University, 350 Estate Drive, Rochester, MI 48309. See Meadow Brook Hall in a new light as its hidden details and exquisite craftsmanship are illuminated as never before with our exciting Flashlight Tours.
Your docent will show you behind ropes, under tables and inside cabinets to highlight the secret spaces you probably missed in the daylight. From a domed ceiling painted with constellations to the glow of illuminated jade, you’ll enjoy new sights and stories as you explore the dimly lit rooms of Meadow Brook with a Flashlight Tour.
This is a unique and intimate experience, with only ten guests per tour. Tours will run for approximately an hour and a half. Advanced tickets are required and all tours are expected to sell out! Cost: $30 per person | $27 per member

RHPL: Big Fun in the Big Room
2023-03-15 10:30 - 11:30
10:30am-11:30am. RHPL, 500 Olde Towne Rd., Rochester, MI 48307. For children ages one to five years and a caregiver. Please register all one to five year olds attending, one registration covers the whole five week session. Infant siblings under age one can attend, but do not need to be registered. Please only register for one-Wednesday OR Thursday. Join one of your favorite Youth Librarians in the big room for some big fun! We’ll read stories, sing songs, and enjoy a lot of active play & movement! Registration will open March 1st at 9am.

RHPL: Parent Child Workshop
2023-03-13 10:00 - 17:00
10am-11am. RHPL, 500 Olde Towne Rd., Rochester, MI 48307. For children ages one to three years and a caregiver. Please register all one to three year olds attending, one registration covers the whole five week session. Join Ms. Angela for a fun, play-based five week program where families can relax, make friends and talk one-on-one with specialists on child development.
This program is limited to one session per year per child. Siblings ages birth to one year and four to five years are welcome to attend, but do not need to be registered for the program. Please note, registration begins two weeks prior to the event.

Dinosaur Hill Nature Preserve: Maple Madness
2023-03-12 11:00 - 17:00
11am OR 2pm. Dinosaur Hill, 333 N. Hill Circle, Rochester Hills, MI. 48307. All Ages. Learn to identify the sweetest trees and taste their sap for yourself. Discover how maple sap becomes other maple products as we begin the process at the campfire. Members $4 per person, Public $6 per person. Registration at www.DinosaurHill.org/Classes.

RARA: Firehouse Pancake Breakfast
2023-03-12 08:00 - 11:00
8am-11am. 277 E. Second Street, Rochester. The Rochester Fire Department provides a fun atmosphere for the breakfast. This event raises funds for families or individuals who are experiencing financial hardship. The funds help them particpate in RARA Community Programs.
Breakfast includes: Pancakes, Sausage, Coffee, Juice, Milk and Water. Costs are $8 for adults and $4 for kids (12 and under).

Avon Players Presents: Misery
2023-03-11 20:00, 2023-03-10 20:00
ROCHESTER HILLS, MI, February 20, 2023 – A writer discovers the dark side of fandom when he finds himself at the mercy of an unhinged stranger as Avon Players presents Misery running March 10-25.
Tickets for all shows are $25. Call 248.608.9077 for tickets or order online at www.avonplayers.org. Discounts on matinee tickets are available for seniors and students; call the box office for details. Additionally, group rates are available by calling the box office. “Like” Avon Players Theatre on Facebook for special offers on tickets. All major credit cards are accepted. All seats are reserved. Show dates and times follow:

Dinosaur Hill Nature Preserve: Planting Seeds (Families)
2023-03-11 12:00 - 15:00
12PM – 3PM. Lost Lake Park, 846 Lost Lake Trail, Oakland Twp MI. This FREE open house is offered by Oakland Township Parks and Rec Commission. If you have any questions please call them directly at 248-651-7810. Sponsored by Oakland Township Parks and Rec Commission these programs are offered at nearby township parks. Registration at www.DinosaurHill.org/Classes.

Dinosaur Hill Nature Preserve: Scary Story Conservation Campfires-Turtles
2023-03-09 18:00 - 20:00
6pm-8pm. Dinosaur Hill, 333 N. Hill Circle, Rochester Hills, MI. 48307. All Ages. The scariest fear conservationists have is extinction of a species. Listen to the harrowing tales that some plants & animals face. S’mores supplies will be provided. Members $3 per person with a max fee of $12 per family, Public $5 per person with a max fee of $15 per family. Registration at www.DinosaurHill.org/Classes.

RHPL: Big Fun in the Big Room
2023-03-08 10:30 - 11:30
10:30am-11:30am. RHPL, 500 Olde Towne Rd., Rochester, MI 48307. For children ages one to five years and a caregiver. Please register all one to five year olds attending, one registration covers the whole five week session. Infant siblings under age one can attend, but do not need to be registered. Please only register for one Wednesday OR Thursday. Join one of your favorite Youth Librarians in the big room for some big fun! We’ll read stories, sing songs, and enjoy a lot of active play & movement! Registration will open March 1st at 9am.

Meadow Brook Theatre
2023-03-08 08:00 - 17:00
Meadow Brook Theatre Presents: Blues in the Night
Soulful musical runs February 15 through March 12, 2023, on the campus of Oakland University.
Three different women and one man who does them wrong create the perfect opportunity for Blues In The Night, the latest musical to run at Meadow Brook Theatre on the campus of Oakland University in Rochester, MI.
Conceived and originally directed by Sheldon Epps, with original vocal arrangements and musical direction by Chapman Roberts and orchestrations and additional vocal arrangements by Sy Johnson, Blues In The Night, running from February 15 through March 12, 2023, is a celebration of a truly American art form.
