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Ribbon Cutting – Grand Opening for the new O’Reilly Auto Parts in Flat Rock

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O’Reilly Auto Parts is celebrating the opening of its new Flat Rock store with a Customer Appreciation Day that will take place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 20.

The newest store in Flat Rock is located at 27517 Telegraph Road.

Store Manager Dave Dyer says that the customer Appreciation Day is part of a two-week grand opening celebration that began earlier this week and runs through May 30.

Liz Hendley, Flat Rock’s economic development director, said that the ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place at noon. The store is providing a lunch that will run from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Al Beck and 101 WRIF radio station conduct a live radio remote broadcast from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. WRIF will be giving you the chance to spin the prize wheel for a chance to win some AWESOME Riff swag.

During the celebration, Dave Dyer will present a $200 check to VFW Post 4230. Dyer said O’Reilly Auto Parts is honored “to be a part of such a worthwhile organization.

ALSO happening on Saturday May 20th,the Second Annual Fur Fest This event is a MUST attend for pet lovers. Click here for more information.

Flat Rock DDA Thanks 2016 Banner Sponsors

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FR DDA Banner Program
FR DDA Banner Program

As we are in the holiday season and the holiday banners are up, we’d like to take a moment to thank all of our sponsors for supporting the Flat Rock Downtown Development Authority (DDA) Banner Program in 2016. We look forward to your participation next year!  Any business that would like to participate or if there are any questions about the program, you can call Liz Hendley, Economic Development Director, 734.789.2323.

Thanks again to the 32 participating businesses and groups listed below.

· 2 Clowns

 · First Congregational Church · Marlo’s Cutting Crew

· ReMax Masters
· Adkins Insurance · Flat Rock, Our Hometown · Meijer · Salon Europa
· Biggby Coffee · Frost & Remer · Metro Shores Credit Union · Salute Special Events
· Cahill Veterinary Hospital · GLC Landscaping · Michael’s on the River · Shagg Salon
· Captain Nemo’s · GM Property Cleaning Services · Monroe Bank & Trust · St. Roch
· Carl Crook · Grunow & Associates · My Salon · Tom’s Collision
· Dollar General · Home Source Property Management · Performax Physical Therapy · Wimpy Burger
· Faith Lutheran Church · Just Bouncin’ · Pro Cuts · Wize Guys

Nutrition Hub is open in Flat Rock!

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Now Open The Nutrition Hub in Flat Rock, Mi
Now Open The Nutrition Hub in Flat Rock, Mi
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Owners of The Nutrition Hut, Jeff and Donna Langton

The Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening of the Nutrition Club at 26452 West Huron River Drive, Flat Rock Mi., was November 21 st . Owners, Jeff and Donna Langton, opened the business with the goal of helping people with their nutrition and promote good health. During their business hours of 7 am-2 pm Monday-Friday, people can stop in for a breakfast or lunch, that consists of a delicious meal shake that is low calorie, packed full of protein and includes all the nutrients a person needs in a meal. Also included is an energy tea and a shot of aloe to drink. The Langton’s and the other Health Coaches at Nutrition Hub offer free wellness profiles where they give a person nutrition tips based on what they are already doing and recommend a nutrition plan for them. They currently hold a weight loss challenge in the evening and will start a new challenge in January.

Every Tuesday night from 7-8 pm there is a special free event. The events rotate weekly between a Wellness Workshop, a Shake Party, a Client Recognition Night and a Skin Party/Demo. In the spring there are plans to involve people in walking, running and/or biking groups.

Nutrition Hub is all about a healthy active lifestyle. After both changing their nutrition habits 14 years ago and getting their weight in a healthy range, the Langton’s started helping others. They operated a Nutrition Club in Monroe for the past 6 years that has a positive impacted that community and they are excited about bringing that same positivity and results to Flat Rock.

Fire place setting at the Nutrition Hub in Flat Rock
Fire place setting at the Nutrition Hub in Flat Rock

The Nutrition Hub of Flat Rock is a business member of the Christmas Passport Program.

Hours of Operation;

Monday – Friday 7 AM – 2 PM.

Remember   –        SHOP LOCAL – SHOP FLAT ROCK

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.

SHOP LOCAL – SHOP FLAT ROCK

 

Great Clips Opens its 4000th Store in Flat Rock

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Great ClipsDetroit Honored for Major Business Milestone

Local Couple Celebrates Opening of 4,000th Great Clips Hair Salon

Investing in the Economy and the Hometown they love!

 

In the 2009 recession, Detroit native Brian Czopek lost his job as a marketing manager in the auto industry. At the same time, his wife, Christie, a Spanish teacher in the St. Clair Shores school district, was ready to try something new. They were born and raised in the Detroit suburbs and, despite the downturn, wanted to invest in the economy to create jobs and opportunity for themselves and others. The couple took a radical turn from their previous careers and made a bold move to open a Great Clips hair salon. Today, six years later, they own four salons with a fifth on the way, and they’re earning themselves and Detroit national recognition for opening the 4,000th Great Clips salon.

 

“We’re excited and proud to be part of the growing Great Clips family and we’re so honored to open the 4,000th salon,” says Brian, who got another management job with the auto industry while his wife Christie runs the salons. “We wanted to take control of our future while at the same time investing in the community we love so much. We believe in Detroit and we wanted to take part in the city’s resurgence. We knew in some small way we could give back by opening this business and offering people great, convenient haircuts at an affordable price.”

 

CELEBRATION DETAILS:

 

o   Ribbon Cutting Ceremony:  Tuesday, August 23 at 11 AM at the 4000th Great Clips salon located at 26100 Vreeland Rd, Flat Rock, Michigan inside the Flat Rock Meijer. Great Clips, the Minneapolis based haircare company and icon in the franchising world, will hold a big celebration honoring the Czopeks and the city of Detroit for this major milestone in the company’s growth.

o   Great Clips leaders, including President Steve Hockett and COO Rob Goggins, will be in in the salon in the Flat Rock Meijer mid-morning on Tuesday, Aug. 23 for the official grand opening event at 11 a.m.

o    The ceremony will include an old-school ribbon cutting with, of course, the giant scissors.

o The first 100 customers on Tuesday, Aug. 23, will receive a free haircut! ($10 gift card on the spot for a free cut)

o City officials will also be in attendance.

  • We invite Flat Rock and surrounding communities to attend this event.

 

See you there.

SHOP LOCAL – SHOP FLAT ROCK

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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