Free Yoga Saturdays at the The Village of Rochester Hills 

Take advantage of FREE yoga classes every Saturday in January at the Village of Rochester Hills shopping center. Complimentary on site yoga sessions are available to anyone who brings in a donation for Blessings in a Backpack-Michigan, a program that helps to meet the nutritional needs of local elementary school children enrolled in the free or reduced school lunch program by providing weekend meals.

Downtown Rochester Restaurant Week is set for November 4th through November 10th, 2012. Many Rochester favorites are participating and offering deep discounts to some of the finest restaurants in Metro Detroit and SE Michigan.

Rochester, MI Restaurants participating in 2012 Downtown Rochester Restaurant Week Include:

Oakland County Parks and Recreation celebrates National Kids to Parks Day, a nationwide day of outdoor play on May 19th, 2012.

Make memories and introduce kids to the many wonders parks have to offer. Playgrounds keep young ones active and imaginative, while providing an overall pleasant park outing for families, play groups and individuals. Oakland County Parks and Recreation’s 14 playgrounds each have unique features to create a safe experience.

Troy, Michigan is holding Troy Restaurant Week from August 19th through August 24th, 2012. Many Troy favorites are participating and offering deep discounts to some of the finest restaurants and bars in Michigan. Each participating restaurant will be offering $15 lunches and dinners ranging between $25 - $30.

Featured restaurants participating in Troy Restaurant Week include:

Ferndale will host Girls Night Out event on Friday, April 20th at the Rust Belt Market from 6p-10p.

Girls Night Out in Ferndale will feature an evening of pampering, shopping, and a silent auction to benefit Vista Maria, a non-profit designed to provide help for at-risk girls and families in SE Michigan. 100% of the silent auction proceeds and a portion of the ticket sales from the Girls Night Out event in Ferndale will benefit Vista Maria.

Thanks to my son, I'm a Harry Potter fan. So much so, that I'm beyond amazed by and have the utmost respect for J.K. Rowling. I have only read the first two books, but I'd be through all seven by now if I had more time on my hands to read.

Being a Harry Potter fan can easily go beyond just reading the books. I enjoy participating in Harry Potter type events/sites. That is why I was thrilled to hear about the Potted Potter performance at the City Theatre in downtown Detroit. Potted Potter is an award-winning parody theater performance that kicked off its opening night on March 1st, and runs until March 17th.

Spring wasn't quite in the air at the recent Village of Rochester Hills Fashion show, but the show went on and featured the hottest and latest spring fashions. The event was held outdoors in a tent at the Village.

Click here for pics of the 2013 Spring Fashion Show at The Village of Rochester Hills in Rochester, Michigan.

Rochester Community House is hosting their annual Antique Appraisal Day on Sunday, March 4th 2012 from 12 noon - 4pm.

The Michigan Home and Garden Show returns to the Pontiac Silverdome March 9th through March 11th, 2012. The Michigan Home and Garden Show is a great way to get inspired for spring projects. As usual, there will be plenty to do for adults and kids.

The 2012 Home and Garden Show at the Silverdome will feature educational seminars, how-to demonstrations and ideas galore for gardens, home improvement, cooking and landscaping.