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Flat Rock, Our Hometown Celebrates Small Business Saturday 11/28/15

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Shop Flat Rock on Small Business Saturday
Small business Saturday is this Saturday November 28, 2015. First observed on November 27, 2010, it is a counterpart to Black Friday and Cyber Monday, which feature big box retail and e-commerce stores respectively. By contrast, Small Business Saturday encourages holiday shoppers to brick and mortar businesses that are small and local.

Flat Rock – Our Hometown and the Flat Rock Downtown Development Authority encourage everyone to Shop in Flat Rock where we have plenty of businesses where you can get something special for that loved one or special friend. There are plenty of Beauty Shops and specialties shops like Simpler Times or get dad that special tool at the Flat Rock Do-It Center. For that pet you can get them a great gift at Pet Needs Etc or maybe you want to spruce up you dinner table with flowers at Darlene’s Flower Shop. Check out our Business directory for all your holiday needs on Small Business Saturday or any Saturday in Flat Rock.

To print a reminder of Small Business Saturday and Flat Rock Our Hometown flyer, CLICK HERE.

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Bike sharing NOW in Flat Rock

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The City of Flat Rock and Community Choice Credit Union are excited to announce the launch of Zagster bike sharing in Flat Rock, Michigan at City Park! Whether you want to bike to lunch, kick your weekend into high gear, or just enjoy the feel of the wind in your hair, Zagster bike sharing is perfect for riders of all levels. Borrowing a bike is easy to do by creating an account, unlock, and ride!

You can also use the app to:

● Extend your bike rental time

● Find local restaurants & attractions within biking distance

● Obtain directions to your destination. The best part? All bikes are open to the public for riding anytime, anywhere! Enjoy unlimited riding for only $5 pay per trip or $50 a year.

Click Here to get all the information you need to know to get started today.

Flat Rock Businesses Proudly Display Local Art

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Simpler Times Flat Rock

After completing a summer photography course in conjunction with the Downtown Development Authority and the Flat Rock, Our Hometown organization, our local, amateur photographers put their skills to the test by capturing colorful and artistic photos at various locations in HuRoc Park.

Photos were initially displayed at the “Cruzin’ Flat Rock” Car Show where attendees were asked to vote for their favorite photos by making a donation to support the Flat Rock Animal Shelter. The winning photos are now going to be proudly displayed on a rotating basis at local businesses in Flat Rock.

 

The first two businesses to host the local photography artists are:

Salute Special Events, 26123 E. Huron River Drive, Tuesday – Saturday, 3:00p.m.-close

Simpler Times, 26314 E. Huron River Drive, Monday – Sunday, 7:00a.m.-10:00p.m.

Please visit during business hours to view the photos and feel free to donate to continuing supporting the Flat Rock Animal Shelter and the good work they do!

If you are a local business and would like to host the local art, please contact us by clicking here.

Salute
Salute Flat Rock

Keep an eye on this site to see where the local art supporting the Flat Rock Animal Shelter will move next!

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New on Telegraph Road – Rite-On Auto Dealership

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Rite On Auto Sales
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The Downtown Development Authority and the City of Flat Rock welcome Rite-On Auto Sales.

Rite On Auto Sales is located at 27508 Telegraph in Flat Rock and opened earlier this year.  Steve Salem, the business owner, said he is excited to be in Flat Rock.

Steve gives us a little history behind Rite-On Auto Sales.  “Since our beginnings in 2001, we have stayed strong in our commitment to the communities and people we work, live and play in.  Since our first location in Detroit, we have expanding to Ecorse, Jackson and most recently Flat Rock.”

“Along the way, the bonds we have made with other small business owners as well as citizens in the community have helped strengthen our ties and keep us rooted in the communities we serve.”

Van Riper-Hall Chevy 1940
Van Riper-Hall Chevy 1940

“When we were looking at Flat Rock and want to expand the business, the former Van Riper-Hall Chevrolet Dealership seemed the perfect fit.”

“We opened in Flat Rock early February of 2015 with the intent of revitalizing the building back into a dealership.”

“Flat Rock represents a sense of family and community we feel mirrors our own values and company mission.  Supporting local business helps build a strong sense of community and that is our goal.    We may be new to the area but our commitment is strong.  We are looking forward to many years here and becoming a part of the Flat Rock community not to mention the place to shop for a quality car at the right price.”

Thanks Steve for your business insight and choosing Flat Rock.

Steve and Rite On Auto are also bringing a Classic Car to the “Cruzin’ Flat Rock Weekend” on August 15th and 16th at HuRoc Park.

Steve and his team can be reached at 734-789-8888 or CLICK HERE to visit their website.

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The Summer Events Have Just Begun at HuRoc Park

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The Flat Rock Downtown Development Authority (DDA), and the Flat Rock Community Foundation are sponsoring these events and activities at HuRoc Park.

2015 SummerBlast Logo

 

Now that the Summer Blast is over DON’T forget the other summer events going on at HuRoc Park.

 

 

The next event will be a “Digital SLR Class”.   The D-SLR class will be on Saturday July 25th. Picture review for

Camera Class July 25rh
Camera Class July 25th

the classes will be on Saturday, August 1st. Your pictures will be displayed during the month of August. If you are interested in learning more about your camera, this is the class to attend. The cost is only $5/person with a limit of 12 per class. Click here for more information

 

 

Movie in ParkCruzin’ Flat Rock Weekend starts with Kids and Cars Day the evening before the Curz.  The park opens at 6 PM for lots of Kids activities including a Movie-In-The-Park”.  This years feature film is CARS.   The Movie in the Park will take place on Saturday August 15th.    The movie which will start at dusk and most activities will be FREE to the public. We invite kids of all ages to bring their lawn chairs and blankets to enjoy the “Movie in the Park”.   This will be a great FREE family night as well.

As a bonus, Classic Cars owners, you can register for the Car Show and will be able to watch the movie from their cars and listen on their car own radios, like an old time drive in.

We hope to see Movie Lovers, Car Lovers and Outdoor Lovers at this event.

Stay Tuned as even more activities will be scheduled.

The Second Annual “Cruzin’ Flat Rock at HuRoc Park” will take place the following day on August 16th.   New

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Cruzin” Flat Rock

this year will be the addition of Motorcycles and Fireworks .  Like last year there will be Live Music and with the  Fireworks after the Music.  This yearsMusic Lineup includes;  “Flat Rocks Own- Steelin’ Time” followed by the headliner Detroit’s Own “Frijid Pink”  This event includes Cash and Trophy’s from Classic Cars to current cars including motorcycles from the early 1900’s to today’s cars.  Goodie bags will be given to the first 100 Registered Cars.

There will also be swap vendors along with food and drinks available.

 

Visit downtownflatrock.com for more information on the Movie in the Park and Cruzin’ Flat Rock.

2013 Flat Rock Riverfest
2013 Flat Rock Riverfest

Returning for the 15th year is the “Riverfest. The Riverfest will be held on September 18th, 19th, and 20th.

2015 Flat Rock Riverfest

More information will be available over the next few months including the Music Lineup.

More events will be announced on this site as they are scheduled.

We would like to thank our businesses for supporting all of the above events.

Quick Look

Photo Class – D-SLR July 25, 2015 (& August 1, 2015)
Movie in the Park – Kids and Cars Day August 15, 2015
Cruzin; Flat Rock August 16, 2015
Riverfest September 18-20, 2015

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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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