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

May 26, 2022 By Joe Pagano

 

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

 

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Flat Rock Train Depot Open Saturday Sept. 18th

September 15, 2021 By Joe Pagano

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.

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Flat Rock Riverfest 2021 CANCELLED

September 5, 2021 By Joe Pagano

Due to the current State of Emergency in Flat Rock relating to the recent chemical spill, as well as the urgent need to focus community resources on the developing situation, we have made the decision to cancel this year’s Riverfest.

We are deeply disappointed to cancel the festival but it is the best decision for all involved. We would to thank all of our Sponsors, Vendors, Committee Members, and Volunteers for the hard work that went into planning. Thank you very much for your understanding and continued support of Riverfest. Stay tuned in coming months for information on 2022 events. Stay safe!

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Concert Series in Flat Rock for 2021 presents the Chris Canas Band

July 6, 2021 By Joe Pagano

Chris Canas Band performs at HuRoc Park in Flat Rock.

The Chris Canas Band, Detroit’s Prince of the Blues, comes to Flat Rock this Thursday at HuRoc Park.  Don’t miss this opportunity to spend two hours enjoying Blues, Funk, Soul and Motown music.

Chris attended Ann Arbor School of performing arts in the Jazz group.  He fall in love the guitar and began playing every day.  Chris writes, arranges and performs all of his music.  His goal is to take blues to the younger generation and keep it alive for his veteran fans.  His dream is for everyone to love blues as much as he does.

The Chris Canas Band will play at HuRoc Park in Flat Rock Thursday July 8th from 6:30 to 8:30.  His performance is brought to you by Flat Rock Our Hometown and supported by the Flat Rock DDA.

Click Here to listen to some of his live performances.

 

Live Concert at HuRoc Park- Shop Local

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Flat Rock Our Hometown’s 2021 Summer Lineup

May 30, 2021 By Joe Pagano

Here is a schedule of summer and fall events in Flat Rock sponsored by Flat Rock Our Hometown and supported by the Flat Rock DDA and local businesses.
If by chance you missed the first Shop Hop’s on West Huron River Drive you are in luck, there are more but don’t miss the next one it will be bigger than the last.  NOTE: the Mercantile Market scheduled of July has been cancelled.  Don’t forget to check out what’s happening in Flat Rock over the summer.  You don’t have to go far for things to do.

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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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