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Local Businesses Supporting Our Community for Thanksgiving

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Business and Community Support for Thanksgiving Outreach in Flat Rock Michigan.

Thanksgiving dinners went out to Over 120 local families.  They will have a Great Thanksgiving thanks to many Flat Rock groups, individuals and business.  The outreach was supported with money, goods and volunteers.  The volunteers including, local businesses, school support, city support and church support.  Grace Church of Flat Rock organized this outreach dinner for the sole purpose of helping our community.

The Thanksgiving Dinner Outreach went great today (Saturday November 20, 2021) thanks to the Flat Rock Fire and Police Department along with support from the Flat Rock Schools the local business community along with Grace Church.

The group thanks all that contributed and all involved.

The groups supporting the drive were; City of Flat Rock Firefighters and Police, Flat Rock Community School groups including student council, the football team, cheerleaders and coaches.

Packing Boxes for Thanksgiving Outreach.
Flat Rock Community School Students volunteering to help their community.

The group also received cash and donations from local businesses including Biggby Coffee, Blue Heron, S&J Cupcakery, Michael’s On The River, Strands of Hair, GOJO’s, Taco Bell, Rock On Smokers, Remer Construction, Steiner & Associates, Royal Arc Welding, Bobcean Funeral Home, Target Steel, Local UAW 3000, Superior Comfort, Fellows and Company Inc, Grosse Ile Lawn and Sprinkler, “A” Lot Paving Company, Meijer, Ford Motor Company, Vreeland Market, Black Rock, Woodhaven, Premier Furniture, Pepsi, Point of Sale Reality, Community Focus Credit Union, Cosco, Blue Water, King Lawns, along with donations from the Flat Rock Football team, Police and Fire Departments.

Pastor Ryan standing next to boxes packed by business and community volunteers.
Ready to hand out over 120 meals to local families in Flat Rock.

Pastor Ryan and Coach J. North thanks everyone who supported this effort to help our community and wishes every a Happy and Blesses Thanksgiving.

Thank You to all the local business support.

 

 

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

Sugar Island Baking Company opens November 11th

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Sugar Island Baking Company opens November 11th in Downtown Flat Rock

Sugar Island Baking Company, 28773 Telegraph Road Flat Rock, Michigan 48134, will do a soft opening on Thursday November 11th.  Owners Christy and Michelle started their business as a home style bakery in their Gibraltar home.  Looking to start a brick and mortar store front business they heard that there may be a space in Flat Rock that may fit their business model.  After visiting the store they knew this was the place for their small family business.  Both Christy and Michelle are married with families and say that their families support them in their new business.

Michelle (left) and Christie (right) Owners of Sugar Island Baking Company in Flat Rock, Mi.

Sugar Island Baking Company is located next to 5/3rd Bank on the corner of Telegraph and E. Huron River Drive along with Grace’s Wood Company, BARE Aesthetics and Not Your Average Shoppe.  Sugar Island will be selling baked goods like cookies, cakes and pies but also specialty items like sausage roll pastries.  Fresh bread is also on their baking list.  They will also have coffee and even coffee beans.

We’ll have a free cookie for every veteran while supplies last! Thank you for your service and sacrifice!

With Veterans Day coming up on their opening day, they will be giving all Veterans a FREE cookie to thank them for their service.

Keep an eye on their facebook for current cookies.

Sugar Island Baking Company

28773 Telegraph Road
Flat Rock, Michigan 48134

Ph. 734-552-1194

Click here for their Website

Email: sugarislandbaking@gmail.com

     DINE LOCAL – DINE FLAT ROCK

Flat Rock Train Depot Open Saturday Sept. 18th

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The Flat Rock Train Depot will be open this Saturday September 18th during the Cruzin’ Flat Rock Car and Truck Show.  As you are checking out all the COOL cars, stop in and check out all the trains.  Entre fee will be FREE but a donation would be appreciated.  Here is information on the Train Club;
The Flat Rock Model Train Club is a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of railroad history in our area.
The Flat Rock Train Depot featured in Lionel’s “switcher” magazine!
The Flat Rock Model Train Club is a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of railroad history in our area.
Henry Ford originally brought the railroad to Flat Rock in the 1920’s when he consolidated and improved the lines. He built the dam across from the current “Depot” and also the Model T Headlamp Plant in Flat Rock. These are displayed to scale on the layout in addition to the DT&I Railroad story.

Like trains? Then come and see our layout! We feature American Flyer and Lionel Trains that wind past towns, a carnival, a zoo, a circus, farms, dams, over bridges, through tunnels and over mountains and past the Great Train Wreck. All displays are created in miniature.

Come over to HuRoc Park and join us for Cruzin’ Flat Rock and check out all the cool model trains, that will bring out the kid in any of us.

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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