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Flat Rock, Our Hometown is Hosting is hosting an Easter Egg Hunt

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Flat Rock, Our Hometown Easter Egg Hunt

Flat Rock, Our Hometown is Hosting is hosting its inaugural Easter Egg Hunt at City Park next to the Flat Rock City Hall.

The Easter Egg Hub is FREE and Open to the Public.

There will be  special photo tent for personal cell phone/camera photos with the Easter Bunny , 2 Bounce Houses, Balloon Artists, Face Painters, Hot Cocoa from Biggby Coffee & Cookies from S&J’s CupCakery.

***Parking will be available at the Flat Rock Public Library off of Aspen & Gibraltar Rd. and at the Flat Rock High School.  Participnts will walk to city park for the event.  City Hall Parking lot will be closed for this event to allow FRFD to stage the Fire Truck,

*** There will be 2 age categories with over 2000 plastic eggs filled with candy.

Ages 1-5 Playscape Hunt 

Ages 6-10 Marshmallow Drop Courtesy of The Flat Rock Fire Dept.

We Will Have “Golden Eggs” with special prizes

1pm – Welcoming including, rules, requests and sponsor recognition

1:20pm to 1:45pm 1-5yr olds Playscape Hunt

1:30pm to 1:45pm 6-10yr olds Marshmallow Drop

1:45 Begin exchanging Marsmallows for eggs/recycle egg containers

Then From 2p-4p Let the Excitment Continue…

Enjoy some Hot Cocoa & Cookies!

Photo time with the Easter Bunny!

Get in those Bounce Houses, get your face painted & have a Balloon Artist create something cool!

Entertainers end promptly at 4pm.

BUT Continue to play in our PlayScape for as long as you’d like!

Most Importantly… HAVE FUN!!!

The Skate warming building will be open for restroom facilities Please provide your child’s bag for the hunt/candy.

Sponsors:

Biggby Coffee Flat Rock

S&J’s CupCakery

Adkins Insurance

Sonne Family Dental

Fiorelli’s Restaurant Collection

Nutrition Hub

Denis Budds Attorney

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Sherry’s Academy of Dance Opens in the Flat Rock Plaza

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Sherry’s Academy of Dance In The Flat Rock Plaza

Sherry’s Academy of Dance located at 27369 opened for business with a Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting in October. Sherry’s strives to produce dancers that possess a strong, clean, classical technique with great emphasis on artistry, musicality, coordination, and the joy of dance and gymnastics.  Owner Sherry Blaha is the artistic director of Sherry’s Academy of Dance. Mrs. Blaha’s is in her 35th year of operating and teaching at the Academy. In her 35 years, Sherry has trained many professional dancers and is proud that many of her students have gone on to be excellent teachers themselves, many of which are currently teaching at the studio.  Sherry’s Academy of Dance is a proud leader in the dance industry. Whether you’re a beginner looking to learn or a seasoned dancer we have the perfect program for you. You can visit us at our new location in Flat Rock between Family Farm & home and PKSA Karate.   It’s fun. It’s easy!   Don’t miss out, you sign up today! Spaces are still available at the Flat Rock Studio!

Their phone number is: (734) 654-2915

Owner Sherry Blaha getting Flowers from a student at the Grand Opening
Owner Sherry Blaha getting Flowers from a student at the Grand Opening
Sherry’s Academy of Dance In The Flat Rock Plaza
Sherry’s Academy of Dance In The Flat Rock Plaza
Sherry’s Academy of Dance In The Flat Rock Plaza
Sherry’s Academy of Dance In The Flat Rock Plaza

 

Click here for Sherry’s Academy of Dance  

Reminder! Don’t forget to use your Christmas Passbook at this and 40 other businesses in Flat Rock.

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Wimpy Burger Grand Opening/Ribbon Cutting In Flat Rock

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Wimpy Burger Ribbon Cutting May 13, 2016 in Flat Rock.

The New Wimpy Burger at 26128 Gibraltar Rd. in Flat Rock had its Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Friday May 13, 2016. The celebration included Flat Rock’s Mayor Dropiewski , Councilman Martin, as well as many department heads along with Wimpy and the entire staff of Wimpy Burgers.

M&M's opened in 1957 and ran until the mid 1980's
M&M’s opened in 1957 and ran until the mid 1980’s

Wimpy Burgers is the location of the former M&M Burger across from the old High School. Owner Steve Marzouq is excited to see so many Flat Rock and surrounding communities coming in to enjoy the burgers, dogs, fries and shakes. He said you can also call your orders in and pick them up at their carry out window on the southeast side of the building facing the old high school.  Click on the menu below to see everything that Wimpy Burgers offer.

 

Owner Steve Marzoua and Wimpy.
Owner Steve Marzoua and Wimpy.

Open every day 10 AM to 10 PM

Phone No. 734-589-4962

 

Go in and say Hi to Steve and his staff. Click here for menu–

 

 

 

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Flat Rock Hardware Do-It Center

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Flat Rock Hardware Owners Dave and Greg Langton
Flat Rock Hardware Owners Dave and Greg Langton

The Flat Rock Hardware has been at the 26329E Huron River Dr, Flat Rock, MI 48134 site since 1953. The original name on the store was Herman’s Hardware. Cash Herman, the original owner had three other sites in addition to the Flat Rock Site. In 1963, CJ Williams and Tom Langton purchased the Flat Rock site and called it Flat Rock Hardware. Back then they also sold appliances along with the hardware items and home goods.

Flat Rock Hardware, also sold home appliances in many colors as shown here.
Flat Rock Hardware, also sold home appliances in many colors as shown here.

Currently Dave, Tom’s son and Greg, Tom’s grandson, operate the Do-It-Center in Flat Rock. Dave began working at the store in 1971 after he got out of the service. Dave’s son Greg started at the store in 1991 while still in high school. At this time, Greg runs most of the operations and Dave comes in a few days a week plus when Greg is on vacation.

Dave served as a member of the Flat Rock Downtown Development Authority for over 25 years and Chairman for over half of his term. He was also was excited over the Flat Rock Our Hometown – “Christmas Passbook”  Program last year that ran in November and December of 2015.  Dave commented on how it brought folks in from Monroe to Wyandotte.  He said he would like to see the program again in 2016.

Dave is still surprised that people come in and say, “I never knew this hardware store was here”.

The Do-It-Center has all sorts of household and yard goods. So if you need anything from a bolt to do a repair job around the house, some seed to patch the brown spot on your lawn to a can of paint to spruce the place up, you can find all of that and more at the Local Flat Rock DO It Center.

Lawn and Garden goods at your local Flat Rock Hardware
Lawn and Garden goods at your local Flat Rock Hardware

 

Tools that you need for the home or business at the FR Do It Center
Tools that you need for the home or business at the FR Do It Center
Screws and Washers for any Job.
Screws and Washers for any Job.
The Do It Center also has your plumbing needs for your home.
The Do It Center also has your plumbing needs for your home.

Phone: (734) 782-2737

Open Monday through Saturday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Website: flatrock.doitbest.com

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The DDA and Flat Rock Our Hometown Welcomes Biggby Coffee

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Flat Rock Mi. Diane Parker Owner of Biggby Coffee
Flat Rock Mi.
Diane Parker Owner of Biggby Coffee

Biggby Coffee has been open less than a month but owner Diane Parker from Grosse Ile has enjoyed every minute.

The shop is located at;

26614 Telegraph Rd Flat Rock, MI  48134

Diane said her business consists of folks of all ages but more of the younger crowd. Her customers come from local areas including; Flat Rock, Brownstown, Woodhaven, Trenton and even from places like Carlton and Wyandotte. She said the customers are very friendly which makes her job enjoyable. Biggby is more that a coffee shop, they are proud to offer a wide variety of beverages for the coffee and non-coffee drinker alike. You will easily find something to please your palate. They also offer delicious meals and light snacks. The Flat Rock location has a fresh, daily selection of specialty cookies and baked goods, yogurt parfaits, bagel sandwiches and Bragels. What are Bragels, Diane said they are a lunch bagel. Come in and try one.

Megan Kayla Diane, at Biggby in Flat Rock to serve you Fresh Coffee and More
Megan Kayla Diane, at Biggby in Flat Rock to serve you Fresh Coffee and More

The Biggby coffee is always fresh and made for you.  They have a coffee rotation including 3 standard coffees and 3 specialty coffees including Michigan Cherry. Come in and try one.

 

There business hours are;

Monday through Saturday 6 AM to 9 PM but Diane says that if the lights are on before, come on in.
Sunday 7 AM to 9 PM

Phone No. 248-703-5452

You can click here to connect to their Facebook Page for more information.Biggby

FREEBEES  You can sign up for e-wards at the store

 

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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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