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Flat Rock Businesses Proudly Display Local Art

August 31, 2015 By Joe Pagano

Simpler Times FlatRock
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!

SHOP LOCAL – SHOP FLAT ROCK

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Digital SLR Camera Class Available on July 25th 2015

June 18, 2015 By Joe Pagano

Huroc Park 25-jp

Do you have a digital camera and wondered how you can take better pictures?

Well, with a little instruction and some practice you can learn to take an exceptional picture.

The Flat Rock DDA is sponsoring a Digital SLR class on Saturday July 25th with a picture review on Saturday, August 1st. The cost is only $5/person with a limit of 12 per class.  The class starts at Noon and runs to 1:30 PM.  The picture review class will start at Noon and last less than an hour.

The class and review will meet at Simpler Times  26314 Huron River Dr, Flat Rock, MI 48134 than walk to HuRoc Park.   In this class you will be given clear instructions on how your camera works and how to take a good picture.  The class will be instructed by Flat Rock resident and professional photographer Jeff Thomas and assisted by Joe Pagano.

Once you learn the mechanics of how to take good pictures, you will then have a a week to practice what you learned in the class.  Than on Saturday August 1st, the instructors will review your best shots with you and the instructors along with class your best shot will be chosen.  The pictures will than be framed and displayed at the FR Community Center until Curzin Weekend August 15-16, 2015.

If you are interested in learning more about your camera, this short instructional class was designed for you.  The deadline for registering for this class is Wednesday July 22nd and the cost is only $5.00 includes coffee at Simpler Times.  The money will be collected at the time of class on July 25th.  There is a minimum student count of 6 required by July 22nd with a max class number of 12.

 

What should you bring to class?

  • Your camera, fully charged,
  • Your cameras information book
  • Of course $5.00 for the class.

What else will you need?

  • A CD or thumb drive to put your best shots on.

Other general rules;

  • All pictures must be taken in the City of Flat Rock, preferably HuRoc Park.

To register for class, email the following information to flatrock.dda@gmail.com

1) Your Name,

2) Your Address,

3) Your Phone Number

4) Your Email address

5). Your Camera make and model (ie, Canon, T3i)

You will get a conformation email with a number.  Registration is limited to 12 students with 2 alternates if others drop out prior to class.

See you at the Simpler Times on Saturday July 25, 2015.

 

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Point and Shoot Camera Class

July 31, 2012 By Joe Pagano

Is your camera collecting dust?

 

 

Has your camera been sitting in the corner collecting dust?

 

 

Have you ever wondered what all those dials on your point and shoot camera are?

What are the dials for?

 

 

Would you like to know how to use your camera and get some great pictures?

Well, with a little instruction and practice we can show you.

The Flat Rock DDA is sponsoring a Point-And-Shoot class on Saturday August 11 and Saturday August 25, 2012 from 10 to 11 AM.  The class will start at the Mediterranean Flame Restaurant, 26452 W Huron River Dr., then walk to Marketplace on Arsenal and Gibraltar then to Huroc Park.  In these two one hour sessions you will learn how your camera works.  The class will be instructed by Flat Rock resident and professional photographer Jeff Thomas and assisted by Joe Pagano.  In the first session you will learn about your camera and how to take and frame a picture.  You will then have two weeks to practice what you learned in the class.  In the second session Jeff and Joe will review your best shots with you and the class will choose the best 3 pictures.  They will be framed and displayed at the Mediterranean Flame Restaurant on Huron River Drive in Flat Rock.  The class is limited to 12 students.  The cost is only $5.00 includes coffee at the Mediterranean Flame during class instruction.

What should you bring to class?

  • Your camera, fully charged,
  • Your camera book and
  • Of course $5.00 for the class.

What else will you need?

  • A CD or thumb drive to put your three best shots on.

Other general rules;

  • All pictures must be taken in the City of Flat Rock.

To register for class, email to flatrock.dda@gmail.com and type your

1)      Name,

2)      Address,

3)      Phone Number and

4)      email address.

You will get a conformation email with a number.  Registration is limited to 12 students with 2 alternates if others drop out prior to class.

or, you can bring your $5.00 and register this Saturday at the Farmer’s Market.

See you at the Mediterranean Flame Restaurant August 11, 2012.

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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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