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Calder Dairy and Farm NOW open in Flat Rock

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Calder Dairy and Farm in Flat Rock at 28190 Telegraph Road, Flat Rock MI 48134

 

 

The NEW Calder Dairy and Farm store in Flat Rock is now open. They carry all Calder Dairy products and lots of delicious Michigan products including breads, honey, pickles, chips and more.
The new store is located at 28190 Telegraph Road, Flat Rock MI 48134 just south of the railroad bridge on the west side of the road.

The store will have a Grand Opening in the spring but wanted to be open prior to the Christmas holiday season for all your dairy needs.

For home delivery call them at 313 381 8858. You can also contact them at the farm at 734 654 2622 or the new Flat Rock Store at 734 984 6985

Their Flat Rock business hours are 10 am to 7 pm daily.

Click here for Calder  facebook page

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Point and Shoot Camera Class

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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.

Christmas In July At Marketplace

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Meet Santa on vacation!!!
Meet Santa on Christmas Vacation this July at Marketplace.

MEET SANTA ON VACATION — Stop by the Flat Rock Marketplace on Gibraltar and Arsenal Roads, across from Huroc Park and see Santa in shorts.  Santa will be there during the Farmer’s and Artisan Markets.  Market hours are from 9 AM to 3 PM.  Get there earlybecause if it is to hot Santa may have to head back to the North Pole.  You can also check out the Children’s Community Garden to see that the watermelon seeds are now plants and are about 2 inches tall.  There will also be a Children’s Bounce House to entertain the young ones and fresh vegetables for all to buy.  There are 5 new vendor booths including gourd bird houses, soy candles, food and drinks.

 While you are there you can also check out our expanding mural.  This week the picnic basket should be complete and starting on the lettering.  So, come down to Huroc and check out all the growing activities.

REMEMBER-SHOP LOCAL–SHOP IN FLAT ROCK

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Things to do In Flat Rock this Saturday

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Market Place Mural

On Saturday June 30, 2012 from 9 AM to 3 PM,  the Flat Rock Downtown Development Authority (DDA) along with Mr. Bean’s, will have the 2012 Grand Opening the Farmers’ Market across from Huroc Park now called the  “Flat Rock Marketplace” .   The market will have items including fresh Michigan-grown vegetables, baked goods, homemade chips and salsa, breads, pastries, flowers, custard pies, produce and more.  The Grand opening will have family fun events, including the bounce house, free fishing for kids, discounts at select vendors and local shops.

There will also be a Children’s Community Garden.  Mark’s Greenhouse, one of the Michigan-Growers, will donate the starter plants and seeds for the garden.  Parents, children and families are encouraged to plant a part of the garden and watch it grow.  Goods will be donated to local community kitchens.  Please sign up at “Marketplace” across from Huroc Park this Saturday.  You can also come and witness the completion of the “Flat Rock Marketplace” Mural.

There will also be a Family Recipe Swap. Please bring the recipes you would like to share.   We will have an area available to swap and talk about your favorite Family Recipes

.All Activities are FREE.

For more information on setting up a booth, send an email toMonica at flatrockmarket@gmail.com.

22nd annual Bob Burns Carp Tournament

Also this saturday at Huroc Park, the Flat Rock Fishing Association will be having their 22nd annual Bob Burns Carp Tournament.  The cost of entry is $6.00 there will be First, Second and Third Place prizes and a 50/50 drawing.  For more information click here.

Flat Rock Ultimate Talent Search

The third activity this Saturday is the “Flat Rock Ultimate Talent Search” at the Community Ball Fields behind City Hall.  Competition Shows will be held from: 12 – 6PM ~ The Evening Entertainment with featured guests will run from 6PM – 10PM.

The cost of entry is $5.00 per person and FREE to children 10 and under accompanied by a parent or guardian.  There will also be a water slide on one of the fields.  This is a family friendly event.  Please NO coolers inside the stadium.  For more information click here.

Flat Rock For Family Friendly Events

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2012 Farmers Market Opens June 23rd in Huroc Park

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Mark Greenhouse

The Flat Rock Farmers Market has expanded this year according to the 2012 Market manager Monica Landry.  Monica is working through Mr. Bean’s Treatery and has added a new twist to this year’s market.  The market will also include an Artiest Market.  The Flat Rock Downtown District Authority will sponsor the market again this year.  Monica said there will be a dozen or more vendors this Saturday with even more expected.  The Flat Rock DDA has once again approved the site across from Huroc Park on Arsenal Road.  This year’s hours will be from 9 AM to 3 PM and will remain on Saturday.  This year’s market will also be open for the Riverfest Celebration Sept. 15th and Sunday Sept 16th.  The market will also include children’s activities.  We will be posting activities and the list of vendors on this site.  We are also creating a new facebook page specifically for the Flat Rock Market.  We are also looking for local businesses who want to set up a booth.  For questions or more information you can send an email request to flatrockmarket.com@gmail.com,  We hope to see you this Saturday and every Saturday at Huroc Park .

Don’t forget to Shop Local—Shop 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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