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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.

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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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Grand Opening of Fiesta Grande Mexican Grill

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Mayor Dropiewski and Owner Tony Ornelas cut the Grand Opening Ribbon.

The long awaited opening of the new Mexican Grill “Fiesta Grande” at 27003 Telegraph Rd, Flat Rock, MI has happened is a Grand Way.  The Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting happened on Tuesday May 26, 2015.

In attendance were the owner Tony Ornelas and his staff along with Mayor Dropiewski, members of City Council, City Department heads including Economic Development Director Liz Hendley, members of the Flat Rock DDA and Flat Rock main street.

Mayor Dropiewski said the community has long awaited this new Mexican grill.

Fiesta Grande also serves beer and has a liquor license for your eating and drinking pleasure.

So when driving near Telegraph and Vreeland stop buy and meet Tony and his staff for a good Mexican lunch or dinner.

FG Grand Opening_0029 5x5 20Tony said they are still looking for good wait staff, he said they can stop buy and see him during business hours.

You can call Fiesta Grande at their new phone number

(734) 789-9655.

Fiesta Grande’s hours of operation are;

Mon- Thu  11 AM to 10PM

Fri-Sat  11AM to 11PM

Sun  11AM to 9 PM

 

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Flat Rock City Wide Garage Sale This Weekend

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garagesaleSpring City Wide Garage Sale!

The 2015 Spring City Wide Garage Sale is scheduled for May 16th and 17th, 2015

The garage sale will run from 9:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.

You will need to purchase a permit at the City Clerk’s office for $5.00 each sale.

This is a rain or shine event

St. Vincent de Paul trucks will be at City Hall for donations

Maps of sale addresses will be available at City Hall

Please feel free to call the Clerk’s office at 734-782-2455 extension 6 with any questions.

 

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“Flat Rock Open For Business” is the 2015 Business Expo theme

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Stone Creek Banquet Center – Flat Rock

The City of Flat Rock, its Downtown Development Authority (DDA) and Tax Increment Financing Authority (TIFA) are sponsoring the 2015 Business Expo at the Stone Creek Banquet Hall on Thursday, May 7, 2015 from 6:00p.m. to 9:00p.m.

This year we have resources for your business in an interactive, casual format that include being able to talk directly with the Mayor, City Council members, Department Heads and members of the DDA, TIFA and Main Street committees as well as other entities that can directly help your small, medium or larger business. Your invitation was mailed to you and you can CLICK HERE to see a copy.

Refreshments and Hors d’oeuvres will be served along with a cash bar. Come join your fellow Flat Rock business owners and talk with local, regional, state, federal and other business resources on site. You are welcome and we hope you will be our guest to this evening of information right here in Flat Rock. Please contact Liz Hendley, Economic Development Director with any questions at 734.789.2323.

FLAT ROCK – OPEN FOR BUSINESS

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Flat Rock’s “Top Value Muffler” Re-Opens

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IMG_topvalue4199-20The now remodeled Top Value Muffler-Car and Truck service building at 28935 Telegraph is completing a total remodeling of their building. This building now owned by a father and son, Bill and TJ Batth. Top Value is in the original Adolph’s Auto Repair building across from the Dairy Queen on the south side of town. They not only do mufflers and brakes replacement and repairs but also do most mechanical work on your car. TJ, the son, has been working with the DDA to complete a Facade Grant on the outside the shop. Top Value is open Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 6 PM and Saturdays from 8 AM to 3 PM. You can call the shop any time during business hours at 734-789-7969. TJ said that all inspections for repair are FREE.

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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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