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The Varsity Barn is April 2019 Business of the Month

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The Varsity Barn Flat Rock, Mi

The Varsity Barn is a new addition to our Flat Rock business community!

The Varsity Barn, Formerly Do San’s, still offers many of the same services that most of the community has come to know the location for over the years.

Jimmy and Tricia started this journey over a year ago, purchasing Do San’s building.
Jimmy is a life-long Flat Rock resident with a dream to open an apparel store in Flat Rock. As Jimmy and Tricia’s family grew, they wanted the opportunity to have their children with them as they worked.
Purchasing Do San’s store was the perfect fit for what they wanted and they took the plunge,
Tricia left her nursing job, Jimmy got his apparel store in Flat Rock, and you can find them, their two children and their Boxer dog, Dozer (the store mascot!), there as they run and operate The Varsity Barn.

The Varsity Barn has a lot to offer:
• Sublimated Team Uniforms
• Varsity Jackets
• Spirit Wear
• Embroidery
• Laser Engraving
• Trophies
• Screen Printing

Jimmy and Tricia said the sublimated team uniforms and Varsity Jackets are their biggest sellers. They have had a lot of support from the Flat Rock community businesses, the Flat Rock Police department, Flat Rock Fire Department and Flat Rock City Hall as well as Huron, Carlson and Woodhaven sports teams.

You must stop and see all that The Varsity Barn has to offer. They are currently doing major renovations. The improvements are a pleasant sight to a historic building in Flat Rock. Jimmy and Tricia are happy to show you all they have to offer, and Dozer would be super excited to see everyone, too!

The Varsity Barn is also supporting The Cruzin’ Flat Rock Car and Truck Show which is part of the Flat Rock Summer Blast this June.

The Varsity Barn located at 29048 Garden Blvd, Flat Rock

734-782-1310

https://www.facebook.com/thevarsitybarn/

Hours:
Sunday Closed
Monday 9AM–5PM
Tuesday 12–5PM
Wednesday 9AM–5PM
Thursday 12–5PM
Friday 12–7PM
Saturday 10AM–4PM

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A Spring Walk through HuRoc Park 2019

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This weekend was a beautiful Spring weekend in Flat Rock with folks visiting HuRoc Park in the downtown area. There were people walking, biking, skate boarding, playing basketball, and fishing. Everyone just enjoying a spring weekend at the park. Here are some pictures from Saturday at HuRoc Park.

A Spring Day fishing at HuRoc Park in Flat Rock, Mi.

The outside tables and chairs are up and ready for the spring season at Atwater Street Taco. A view from HuRoc Park.
Rapid Flow through the lower section of the Huron River though HuRoc Park.
Kids playing on the basket ball court at HuRoc Park in Flat Rock, Mi.
Playing with the family dogs at HuRoc Park in Flat Rock.
Big Catch, a 24″+ Steel Head along the Huron River in Flat Rock.

Wimpy Burgers is March 2019 Business of the Month

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Wimpy Burger of Flat Rock Michigan

Steve the owner of Wimpy Burger has a lot of nostalgia with the iconic Flat Rock hamburger restaurant. The former M&M’s was a common stop for Steve and his parents. He dad worked at the Ford plant, their drive from Detroit to Flat Rock usually consisted of a stop at M&M’s for some sliders. Steve said when he heard the building was up for sale he jumped at the opportunity to open it back up to it former M&M glory. We think Steve hit it out the park.

Wimpy opened in March of 2015 with great success. The famous slider burger is Wimpy Burgers’ biggest seller. The locals love the slider. Steve said he has nothing but support from the community. Steve has always been an entrepreneur, he’s experienced in customer service. He has a good crew to help him. Steve’s daughter, Tiffany, has worked side by side with her dad from the beginning. Steve’s girlfriend, Kim, is always a familiar face, she’s behind the counter serving the customers. Steve has shown his dedication to Flat Rock and Flat Rock has noticed. Wimpy Burger is serving up some great food.

For that old-fashioned feel of a silver box diner-complete with burgers, hot dogs, fries & handmade milkshakes – visit Wimpy Burgers in Flat Rock!

Wimpy Burger located at 26128 Gibraltar Rd, Flat Rock, Michigan

Open 7 days a week 10am-10pm.

Click Here to see their facebook page.

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Adkins Insurance is January 2019 Business of the Month

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Adkins Insurance at 26263 Gibraltar Rd, Flat Rock, MI

Doug Adkins started Adkins insurance in November of 1990. Just on the edge of the city limit, Doug began his small insurance business after working for some time at MET insurance. His drive to create his own mark lead Doug to opening his insurance agency with the intention of offering many options with many other companies. In offering more, Doug Adkins has created a unique insurance agency for the people of Flat Rock as we know it today. In 2011, Doug made the official move to Flat Rock by opening the new Adkins Insurance at the old Flat Rock theater. His presence within the Flat Rock community is visible in devoted involvement to the Flat Rock train depot and a member of Flat Rock Our Hometown Design Committee. Speaking further to his character, you’ll often see Doug plowing the sidewalks for neighboring businesses.

Doug and the Adkins Insurance Company also are a sponsor of the spring Cruzin’ Flat Rock Car Show.

Kristi is the face you will see walking into Adkins Insurance today. Kristi has been working with Doug since 2013, originally as a secretary. She then decided she would also obtain her insurance agent license in 2014, and later continued her education to obtain her Certified Insurance Service Representative (CISR) designation in 2018. Kristi also obtained a business degree from Henry Ford College in 2016. Kristi provides outstanding customer service, only adding to the profoundly helpful and personal nature of this Flat Rock business. This very nature is truly what defines Adkins Insurance. In working with Doug and Kristi, Adkins provides policies that feel as though they work for you and your budget. In acknowledging the importance of strong and successful small businesses in Flat Rock, it is important to consider the way Doug Adkins brings a personal feel to something so impersonal as insurance policy.

Adkins Insurance is located in the former Flat Roc Theater.

Adkins Insurance offers a wide variety of insurance;

  • Home
  • Auto
  • Commercial
  • Health, plus Medicare plans along with advantage plans
  • Bonds
  • Annuity’s
  • Life insurance

Adkins insurance is located at 26263 Gibraltar Rd #800, Flat Rock, MI 48134
www.adkins-ins.com or https://www.facebook.com/adkinsins/
734-783-1717

Hours: Monday – Friday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

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Kate’s Kitchen Flat Rock November 2018’s Featured Business

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Kate’s Kitchen Flat Rock, Mi.

 

Kate’s Kitchen’s is Our Hometown Flat Rocks Featured Business for November 2018. From its humble beginning Kate’s Kitchen started just a few blocks from the restaurant’s present location, in a basement on Arsenal Road in Flat Rock.

You can get Kate’s Famous Pies during Business Hours.

Word of Catherine Gillespie’s pies traveled fast, and in 1979 she and her husband Aaron opened Kate’s Kitchen at 26558 W. Huron River Drive in Flat Rock. Pies were what got them started, breakfast fare was soon to follow.

Fast forward to 1997, the business was passed down to their daughter, also named Catherine, who is the present owner. Since then, with the help of a group of talented and devoted women including Becky, Gina and Catherine’s daughter, Alexis, have kept the tradition of quality and homemade comfort food alive.

Kate’s Lunch Menu.

Kate’s Kitchen is open for breakfast and brunch and of course its pies.  Business hours are 7am to 2pm Tuesday through Sunday.

Kate’s Kitchen is located at 26558 W. Huron River Drive in Flat Rock and they may be reached by phone at 734-782-3909.  Kate’s is also on Facebook, Click Here for their facebook page.

The featured business of the month is presented by Our Hometown Flat Rock.

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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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