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The 8th Annual Chalk The Walk is Saturday June 4th at HuRoc Park

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The 8th annual “Chalk The Walk” takes place on Saturday June 5th at HuRoc Park from 11AM to 1PM. Chalk The Walk is presented FREE to the public. This annual event is a family fun event where artist of all ages can stop by HuRoc Park on Arsenal Road in Downtown Flat Rock and show their skills. This eight Annual Event is presented by Flat Rock Our Hometown and the Flat Rock Downtown Development Authority. Chalk the Walk is sponsored by Michelle Davis Group at RE/MAX Masters, Flat Rock who provides the chalk to artist of all ages, and Biggby Coffee of Flat Rock who will provide drinks for the young ones.

We thank both of these local businesses for their support.

Artist of all ages are welcome to draw on the walkway around HuRoc Park.

  • Chalk will be provided in various colors to the First 100 Artists.

  • An adult must be present to chaperone any artiest under 13 years old.

  • Families, School and Church Groups are all WELLCOME!

  • The important thing is to HAVE FUN

 

SHOP  LOCAL – SHOP  FLAT ROCK

 

Annual Easter Egg Hunt Saturday April 9 at City Park

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This Saturday, April 9, 2022, is Flat Rock, Our Hometown and Flat Rock Parks and Recreation’s Annual Easter Egg Hunt. It will take place from Noon to 3 p.m. at Community Park, on Gibraltar Rd. west of Aspen Rd., near City Hall in Flat Rock.

The event is free and open to the public and no registration is required.

There will be three age groups:

  • an egg hunt for children 3 and younger.
  • marshmallow drops for those 4-7;
  • And a marshmallow drops for those 8 and older.

Golden Eggs will have special prizes from area businesses.

This year’s event pictures with the Easter Bunny. Parents should bring their own cameras.

Parking will be available at Flat Rock High School or Flat Rock Public Library. The city hall parking lot will be closed so the Flat Rock Fire Department can display their truck.

Restrooms will be available at the city’s warming building.

The 2021 Christmas Passport Program

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Flat Rock Christmas Passport Program Card for 2021.

Flat Rock Our Hometown along with the Flat Rock DDA are once again presenting the Flat Rock Christmas Passport Program.

We are once again using the Passport Punch Cards system.

Program Information;

  • You will get a passport business card from one of the participating Flat Rock Businesses. Each card has 6 places in which to punch.
  • All Flat Rock participating businesses will have a card display near the cashier that you can take and receive a card punch.
  • Each business card will be coated so you can easily clean them.
  • The card will remain in your hand while the business punches it with their unique punch.
  • The program has started for 2021 and end on December 17, 2021.

Note; many stores already have their kits and may ask you if you would like to participate.

Flat Rock Passport Customer Rules and information.

  • Look for the Flat Rock, Our Hometown clock decal at local businesses.
  • A full list of participating businesses is available online below when available and at Flat Rock Our Hometown and here at Downtown Flat Rock
  • Visit local participating Flat Rock businesses (listed below) and complete the punches on the passport.
  • You must have punches from at least three (3) different businesses on each passport card (i.e. you can get up to three (3) stamps from one business, but the other three (3) must be different businesses.
  • Remember, six (6) different stamps enter will get you into the SPECIAL Grand Prize drawing for a basket filled with gifts from ALL participating businesses!
  • You get bonus stamps on Small Business Saturday weekend from November 26 – November 27, 2021.
  • Fill out your name, address and phone number on the passport card and drop in the box at City Hall for a chance to win your prize.
  • Passports Cards MUST be submitted to City Hall by December 17, 2021 by 12 NOON.
  • Customers can start another passport card for more chances to win. You can fill out more than one card but can only ONE prize per person.
  • The new passport cards can be picked up at any participating store or at city hall, the community center or the local library.
  • The drawings will be held on December 17, 2021 and awarded at the City Council meeting on December 20, 2021.
  • NOTE; You are NOT required to be present for the drawing, but we ask that you plan to attend the meeting if you are able, the City Council meeting for the drawing will be on December 20, 2021 at 7:30p.m.

 

Prizes; First – $500, – Second $250, Third – $100 in Flat Rock Dollars.

The Grand Prize is a Basket with something from every participating Businesses.

Here is a list of the participating businesses so far … Check back soon more may join-

 

  • ABBY’S MUTT HUT 6464 HURON RIVER DR.
  • ATWATER STREET TACOS 26425 ATWATER STREET
  • BARE AESTHETICS 28775 TELEGRAPH RD.
  • BIGGBY COFFEE 26614 TELEGRAPH ROAD
  • BLUE HERON TRADING COMPANY 26217 HURON RIVER DR.
  • BUILD YOUR OWN BURRITO 26068 HURON RIVER DR.
  • CALDER DAIRY 28190 TELEGRAPH RD.
  • CARDINAL QUILL TATTOO 26324 E. HURON RIVER RD.
  • EXPO NAILS 26606 TELEGRAPH RD.
  • FELLOWS & COMPANY LLC 27512 TELEGRAPH RD.
  • FIORELLI RESTAURANT COLLECTION-WIZE GUYS-THE ROC 26123 E. HURON RIVER RD
  • FLAT ROCK COMMUNITY CENTER 1 MAGUIRE ST
  • GRACE WOOD COMPANY 28771 TELEGRAPH RD.
  • HAIR CLASSICS 26646 TELEGRAPH RD.
  • HOOKED ON A BEAN 25678 E. HURON RIVER RD.
  • INSTINCT SALON 27250 TELEGRAPH RD.
  • JIM’S BUTCHER SHOP 28418 TELEGRAPH RD.
  • KRZYSKE BROTHERS FLAT ROCK HARDWARE 26329 E. HURON RIVER RD
  • MARLO’S CUTTING CREW 25658 E. HURON RIVER RD.
  • MASSERANT’S FEED & GRAIN, INC. 27550 TELEGRAPH RD.
  • MD 1st URGENT CARE 26346 GIBRALTAR RD,
  • MICHAEL’S ON THE RIVER 28828 TELEGRAPH RD.
  • NUTRITION HUB 26452 HURON RIVER DR.
  • PET NEEDS ETC 28325 TELEGRAPH RD.
  • PKSA 27383 TELEGRAPH RD.
  • PUBLIC SERVICE CREDIT UNION 26121 VREELAND RD
  • ROCK ON SMOKERS 26902 TELEGRAPH RD.
  • S & J CUPCAKERY 26314 E. HURON RIVER RD.
  • STRANDS OF HAIR 26318 HURON RIVER DR.
  • STATION 24 28801 TELEGRAPH ROAD
  • SUGAR ISLAND BAKING COMPANY 28773 TELEGRAPH RD
  • THE MANE SALON 26154 GIBRALTAR RD.
  • VICTORY LANE QUICK OIL CHANGE 28915 TELEGRAPH RD.
  • VINTAGE BLOSSOMS 26249 HURON RIVER DR. Flat Rock, Mi.

 

Thank you for shopping local!

Businesses can CLICK HERE to get information on how to register your Flat Rock Business in the 2021 Christmas Passport Program.

SHOP/DINE LOCAL – SHOP/DINE FLAT ROCK

DDA Fall 2021 Activities and Downtown Projects

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Façade Grant Improvements

The Flat Rock Downtown Development Authority has approved two grant applications from business and property owners for façade improvements.

Applications for the grant funds have been received from the proposed Sugar Island Baking Co. at 28773 Telegraph Rd. and for improvements to a parcel at 27500 Telegraph Rd. that formerly housed a sign shop for many years.  The baking company is from Gibraltar and will move in to a site located behind Fifth Third Bank.

Under the façade program, the DDA provides financial assistance to property or business owners wanting to renovate commercial buildings and structures within the DDA district. The assistance is in the form of grants or loans.

Click Here to see how this program can help your downtown business.

Façade Grant Work

Spooktacular 2021

Also, Flat Rock Our Hometown organization in planning the seventh annual Haunted Fall Spooktacular and Trunk-or Treat pre-Halloween celebration set for 3-6 p.m. Oct. 23 in the downtown area. The DDA is providing tables, chairs and tents for visitors to take part in the celebration.

Holiday Lighting downtown.

Holiday Lighting Downtown

The DDA has hired Grosse Ile Lawn and Sprinkler Company to help illuminate the downtown at night for Christmas.  They have also purchased new decorations from Bronner’s in Frankenmuth to hang on utility poles downtown.

Completion of Telegraph Street Lighting

DTE has finalized a project to adding 44 new street light poles along Telegraph Rd. (US-24) from Ypsilanti to the Railroad Viaduct.  Now all of Telegraph Road in Flat Rock has the newer style LED lighting making downtown a safer place to be.

SHOP/DINE LOCAL – SHOP/DINE FLAT ROCK

 

8th Annual Cruzin’ Flat Rock Car and Truck Show

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The Flat Rock DDA along with the Flat Rock Community Foundation is presenting the 8th Annual Cruzin’ Flat Rock Car and Truck Show.  Flat Rock Our Hometown is a Major Supporter of Cruzin’ Flat Rock.

The PSCU Cruzin’ Flat Rock Car and Truck Show is Saturday, September 18, 2021.

The 2021 Show includes;

  • Free Registration on site (see info below on printable form)
  • Trophies Awarded
  • FREE Event Shirt to former Cruzin’ Trophy Winners (Must bring trophy to receive free shirt)
  • All Classes and Styles of Cars and Trucks Welcome
  • Registration runs 9 AM until Noon
  • Show starts at 10 AM Ends at 2:15 PM
  • Gibraltar Road Loop Cruise starts at 2:15 PM (Click Here for map)

The show also includes;

  • Door Prizes
  • 50/50 benefits the Flat Rock Animal Shelter
  • Basket Raffle benefits the Train Depot
  • DJ music starting at 10 AM
  • Live performance at 11 AM
  • Event Shirts Discount with registration (2 per registered vehicle)
  • Food on site
  • Cruzin’ Flat Rock show is at 28800 Arsenal Road in Flat Rock, Mi. across from HuRoc Park.
  • New this year-The Flat Rock Train Depot will be open with a Family Discount.

    The Flat Rock Train Depot

This year’s show entry point will once again be at Arsenal and West Huron River Roads near HuRoc Park. (Site Address is 28800 Arsenal Road) (Follow the signs)

Visitors to the show can park on Atwater, East Huron River and Gibraltar Roads.

There will be music with a DJ Michael, starting at 10 AM and a live performance by local singer Courtney Lynn at 11 AM.  There will also be Door prizes  You can get into the drawing for the door prizes by registering on site when you come in.  Trophy and Door Prize presentation at 1:30 PM

Each registered vehicle will be able to purchase TWO Cruzin’ Flat Rock shirt at a Great Discount.

There will also be carnival style food trucks on site for those who want purchase a snack to eat. Or you can walk to some of our great local restaurants like Atwater Street Taco, Nutrition Hub and Michael’s On The River.  Check your Cruzin’ booklet for discounts and more information on the show.

You can CLICK HERE for your Printable Registration Form. 

You can also pick up copies of the registration forms at some of our local area business.

 

Cruzin’ Flat Rock Chairman’s Choice Winner for 2020

 

 

 

 

 

 

We want to thank Public Service Credit Union for being our Title Sponsor.

Cruzin” Flat Rock would like to Thank all of our local sponsors listed here;

Atkins Insurance, Atwater Street Taco, Atwater Paddle , Station 24, Auto Financial Group, Biggby Flat Rock, C. E.  Raines Company –Riverview, Cooking in the “D” Catering, Crusin Classics Agency –Wyandotte, Fellows and Co. Family Auto, Flat Rock Auto Care LLC, Flat Rock Auto Supply, Flat Rock Hardware, Flat Rock Our Hometown, Flat Rock-DDA, Flat Rock Community Foundation, Frost & Remer Insurance Agency, GLC Landscaping, S&J Cupcakery, Jim’s Butcher Shop, McKenna & Associates, Michael’s On The River, Nutrition Hub, Strands Salon, Public Service Credit Union (PSCU), RE/MAX Masters, Rite On Auto Sales, Rock-On Smokers, The Mike Hall Agency, Vintage Blossoms, Zick Law Agency, Zorba’s Coney Island and GoJo’s Grubhub.

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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