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Full 2022 September Weekend in Downtown Flat Rock

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Starting Thursday September 8th, the Downriver Community Band will be performing a makeup performance at HuRoc Park.  They will start at 6:30pm and end at 8pm.

  The Downriver Community Band (DCB), founded in 1989, is a volunteer group of adult musicians who play wind and percussion instruments. The DCB’s mission is to give non-professional adult musicians a dynamic and enriching opportunity to perform, positively contribute to the cultural environment of the Downriver area and perform in a venue that allows and encourages personal musical expression and growth. Our group is comprised of players with various musicianship levels. Members come from all walks of life.

Although our focus is on local venues and rehearsal spaces to support our musical palette, the group has participated in several road trips. We have been invited to partake in state festivals like The Motor City Festival of Bands. Many of our members have represented the band in New York City in 2019 for the Association of Concert Bands (ACB) Annual National Convention, as well as Hawaii for both the 70th & 75th anniversaries commemorating of the bombing of Pearl Harbor.

As a concert band, we enjoy performing a wide variety of light and popular tunes transcribed or arranged for wind ensembles. Our programs consist of marches, big band, classical, jazz, show tunes, contemporary and original musical compositions.

This weekend also brings the Flat Rock Historical Society Rummage Sale.  That will take place at the Historical Village at 25486 Gibraltar Road behind the library.  The sale runs Friday and Saturday September 9-10th from, 9am-4pm.

Flat Rock Mi. City Wide Garage Sale

The City-Wide Garage Sale also runs this weekend on September 10-11th.  Permits can be purchased at City Hall.

Also, this Saturday is the 9th Annual Curzin’ Flat Rock Car and Truck Show.  The show is Saturday September 10th from 10am – 3:45pm.  The Train Depot on Arsenal Road will be open at no cost.  There will be lots of family fun including Ice Cream from Hometown Ice Cream and other food, and don’t forget about our local restraints including Michaels, Atwater Street Taco and Station 24, all within walking distance of HuRoc Park.  Come down to HuRoc Park and enjoy the day with friends and family. Click Here for more information on Cruzin’ Flat Rock Car and Truck Show.

Flat Rock, MI - Flat Rock Train Museum
Flat Rock, MI – Flat Rock Train Museum

And a reminder that the Flat Rock Riverfest is next weekend September 16-17th.  CLICK HERE for more information.

Kate’s Kitchen IS THIS WEEKS RESTAURANT OF THE WEEK

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Kate’s Kitchen Flat Rick Michigan

Kate’s Kitchen is one of Flat Rock Hometown Businesses.  Kate’s started their business in the basement of their home.  Their current location was a former sandwich shop serving customers of the Ford Lamp Plant, now Flat Rock Metal.

Word of Catherine Gillespie’s pies traveled fast.

Catherine and her husband Aaron opened Kates Kitchen at 26558 West Huron River Road in 1978.  Today the business has been passed down to their granddaughter also named Catherine.  The Gillespie family has been involved in the Flat Rock community for generations.

When COVID hit it had a negative impact on Kates Kitchen as it has to all restaurants.  They have been doing carry out business from their menu including pies to help pay the bills.  Catherine said that she will do everything in her power to keep their family business going.  They are currently open for indoor dining following the governors orders.  Kates are is open for breakfast and brunch currently Thursday through Sunday and of course they are open to pick up your favorite pie.

Kate’s current Hours are 7am to 2pm Thursday through Sunday and they may be reached at 734-782-3909.

Kate’s Kitchen

CLICK HERE for Kate’s Website

26558 W Huron River Dr, Flat Rock, MI 48134

 

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ATWATER STREET TACO IS THIS WEEKS RESTAURANT OF THE WEEK

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Atwater Street Taco – Flat Rock, Michigan

Our Restaurant of the Week this week is Atwater Street Tacos, one of the newest additions to Flat Rock that has quickly become a local favorite.

Atwater Street Tacos has been in business for a little over two years, having nothing but a positive impact on the city of Flat Rock. Monica and Gerardo, or “G,” started their street taco restaurant in an old driving school building along the Huron River in Flat Rock just outside HuRoc Park. After only a year in business, they made a decision to expand their business to include a Kayak and a bike rental business.

Then less than a year later, COVID-19 changed all of our lives in an instant and they had to completely reinvent their small taco business. “We are continuing to make changes in our business to keep our staff and customers safe” Monica shared, “We are very appreciative of all our customers and thankful of their continuing support.” Monica and G have always strived to support the Flat Rock community, such as sponsoring events like Riverfest, the Car Show, our city drive-in this past year, and much more. Today, Monica and G are adding another adventure to their positive trail and starting a new restaurant – soon to be called “Station 24” along the Telegraph corridor in Flat Rock. We thank Monica and G for everything they have done for Flat Rock and surrounding area. We hope you will stop by Atwater Street Tacos for your next “Taco Tuesday!”

Atwater

26425 Atwater St, Flat Rock, MI 48134

https://www.atwaterstreettacos.com/

(734) 789-7044

Hours: Monday-Saturday 11:00am-8:00pm

Sunday 12:00pm-8:00pm

 

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Featured Restaurants – Fiorelli’s Restaurant Collection

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Fiorelli’s Restaurant Collection – Flat Rock, Mi.

Flat Rock is known for its wonderful collection of restaurants at Fiorelli’s, standing as a favorite of our community for 40 years.  All of us have been going to Fiorelli’s for longer than we can remember – and the team at gives back the same love and appreciation to our community. Fiorelli’s Restaurant Collection has donated and supported our Flat Rock Schools, various local charities, our annual events, our frontline hospital workers, as well as the Flat Rock fire and police departments. Much of this support has been prioritized by Fiorelli’s since the pandemic began.

As COVID-19 has impacted all of us, Fiorelli’s has seen a dramatic change in their normal business operations. Fiorelli’s Restaurant Collection has always been a sit-down restaurant for many, with only 10% of their sales coming from carryout. As a result, the restaurants are now down in regular business by 90%. Despite these challenges, Fiorelli’s Restaurant Collection has been fiercely committed to keeping on all of their full-time staff. To help Fiorelli’s continue to be the community staple that it has become, we hope you will continue to patronize their restaurants and buy gift certificates for family and friends!

Fiorelli Restaurant Collection
26123 E.Huron River Dr, Flat Rock, MI 48134

Click Here for Fiorelli’s Web page.

 

 

 

 

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CHINA HOUSE IS THIS WEEKS RESTAURANT OF THE WEEK

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Our Restaurant of the Week is China House, the only Chinese Restaurant in town

The Shi family has been in business at China House in Flat Rock for the past 15 years.  Standing as the only restaurant in Flat Rock serving delicious Chinese cuisine, they are a favorite spot for many of us! Over the past year, they have been able to keep up a steady flow of takeout business during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The team at China House has been committed to remaining open to the public during these difficult times. Their dining room has been closed since March of 2020 and have relied on carryout exclusively, working to ensure the safety of their community. While take-out has always been a major part of their business, the Shi Family has also had reduced employees while they are not open for in-person dining. Community support during this time period is sincerely appreciated by everyone at China House. The next time you are thinking about getting some delicious Chinese takeout, we hope you will order from China House!

China House

26638 Telegraph Rd, Flat Rock, MI 48134

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(734) 782-1400

Hours: Monday-Thursday 11:00am-10:00pm

Friday 11:00 am-10:30pm

Saturday 12:00pm-10:30pm

Sunday 12:00pm-9:30pm

 

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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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