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Rain on our “Car Show” – Saturday, May 14th

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 It was a soggy Saturday but there were some who braved the rain and brought their cars and those who came and saw them. 

The Second Annual Wheels and Deals was almost a wash.  The Flat Rock DDA Sponsored Event brought out about a dozen Classic Cars.  Davy G was on the music and Big Boy with the food.  Also one of the local businesses Braved the Rain, Salon Europa was giving out discounts and certificates for a chance to win a free hair cut.  One of the spokesmen from the Classic Car group said that last Mondays night show at Big Boy brought out about 170 cars and that if the weather would have cooperated today we would have over 200 cars for this annual event.  Despite the weather, the Flat Rock DDA did give out a few cash prizes for “Braving The Rain” and the “Most Unusual” Cars.
(Photos by Joe Pagano)

Downriver Linked Greenways Initiative

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Huroc Park, Flat Rock, MI in the Winter
Huroc Park, Flat Rock, MI in the Winter

Are you enjoying our winter wonderland?

Well, there is no better places to enjoy our Michigan winter than in our great network of parks. And now, because of the Downriver Linked Greenways Initiative, getting to them is half the fun.

Now, maybe your idea of winter fun is snuggled inside by the warm fire–no worries, Punxsutawney Phil says Spring is around the corner. That means you definitely should be thinking about hitting the Metroparks and learning more about how the Downriver Linked Greenways Initiative is making that better for you and your family.

Don’t miss our celebration and mini-expo.

Downriver Linked Greenways Reunion: Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow
Where: Flat Rock Stone Creek Banquet Facility, 1 Maguire Street, Flat Rock, MI 48134
When: February 22, 2011, 3 pm – 7 pm

Join us in celebrating our successes, share your stories, visit our mini-expo highlighting local businesses and hear what’s in store for the future of the Downriver Linked Greenways.

Invited Guest include Congressman John Dingell and Mayor Jonathan Doprowski and hosted by Co-Chairs Anita Twardesky & Mary Bohling. We will be making announcements regarding the completion of the Flat Rock trail connecting to Oakwood Metropark.

Learn more about the Downriver Linked Greenways Initiative at www.downrivergreenways.org or join our Facebook Group.

Flat Rock Farmers’ Market

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Flat Rock, MI - Farmers' Market
Flat Rock, MI - Farmers' Market

2010 Season: May 1 – October 16

The Downtown Flat Rock’s Farmers’ Market is open Saturdays from 10am-4pm during the season.

Join us on Telegraph Rd., just South of Vreeland Rd., in Flat Rock. We’ve got plenty of parking and conveniently located within walking distance of several hometown restaurants–spend the day with us.

The Farmers’ Market features fresh produce and lots of uniquely Michigan and Downriver products. Come find that all natural, fresh produce for you family or a unique gift for someone special.

Closing Day for the 2010 Season is October 16!

Interested in becoming a vendor? Fill out the form below and we’ll contact you.

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Big Boy Classic Car Cruise

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Flat Rock, MI - Big Boy Classic Car Cruise
Flat Rock, MI - Big Boy Classic Car Cruise

The glory days of the automobiles and Detroit show up every Monday night at Flat Rock’s Big Boy. Everything from Ford’s earliest to vintage Corvettes roar into the parking lot to Cruise like it was “Happy Days” again.

If you’re a classic car buff you can’t miss this opportunity.

The classic beauties (cars too!) roll in between 5:00 and 8:00 pm every Monday–giving you a great chance to grab a great hometown-style meal at Big Boys and then stroll back through yester-year to that car you loved or the one you always wished you had.

Here are some quick pictures of some of the classic cars at a recent cruise.

Do you have any memories or stories about the Flat Rock Classic Cruise or maybe your favorite classic car? Leave us a comment below.

WELCOME TO FLAT ROCK

The first Euro-American settlers in Flat Rock were Michael Vreeland and his five grown sons between 1811 and 1820. Michael had been captured by British Rangers during the Revolutionary War and released after American independence.

The family purchased 800 acres (3.2 km2). The town was called the Village of Vreeland until 1838 when the Vreeland family sold off the majority of the land and relinquished control of the area. The Vreeland families built the first grain and lumber mill, having brought the grinding stones from New York.

Descendants of Michael Vreeland still live in the town and attend Flat Rock public schools, being the seventh generation to reside in the town their family founded.

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