Trick-or-Treat Downtown
Trick-or-Treat in Downtown Rochester Oct. 19 from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Watch the streets of Rochester come to life with ghosts, ghouls, superheroes and more as children trick-or-treat with the downtown merchants. Children can then meet at the corner of East Street and E. University for a costume parade at 5:15 pm. After the costume parade there will be a Halloween Fest in the Farmers’ Market Lot (Corner of E. Third & Water). For more information, call 248-656-0060.
Rochester Mills Hosts Oktoberfest
Now’s your chance to experience one of Michigan’s largest Oktoberfest celebrations at Rochester Mills. The fun starts Thursday, Sept. 26 with a ceremonial beer tapping inside the Pub at 7 p.m. Sept. 27-28, a beer tent will be outside with a $5 admission. Proceeds go to Make-a-Wish Michigan and YMCA Waves. Beyond beer, wine, food, live music and dancing, a children’s area will be in full swing featuring a petting zoo, bounce house, pony rides, an obstacle course and carnival games. Friday and Saturday big tent! $5 admission with proceeds going to Make a Wish Michigan and YMCA Waves.
New Global Awareness Endorsement Empowers Students
Rochester Community Schools will award a special endorsement to students in grades 7 through 12 who complete three of four requirements including coursework, an international exchange, community service and a global presentation. Students who complete the requirements can apply for the endorsement to recognize their cultural initiatives and global citizenship. More information is available on the global awareness page or contact the G6 team at ga6@rochester.k12.mi.us.
Oakland County Clerk/Register of Deeds Brings Services to Rochester
Lisa Brown, Oakland County Clerk and Register of Deeds again brings the services of her office to Rochester. Most transactions people conduct with the County Clerk’s Office will be available Thursday, Sept. 26, at OPC, 650 Letica Dr., Rochester, from 9 to 10:30 a.m. The following records and services are available at all local office visits:
- Free veterans ID cards
- Copies of birth, death and marriage certificates
- Copies of deeds, mortgages, liens and other property documents
- Obtain or file a military discharge record
- Copies of Oakland County Circuit Court documents, including divorce records
- Business registration or renewals, as well as access to Oakland County’s Assumed Business Names and Co-Partnerships database
- Concealed pistol license applications and renewals
- Marriage license applications
- Notary public applications
- Free copies of the Oakland County Directory
Please visit www.oakgov.com/clerk or call 248-858-0561 for additional dates and updated information.
