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ROCHESTER — Shoppers can now support local downtown merchants from the comfort of home.

Ten Main Street Oakland County communities — Rochester, Franklin, Highland, Holly, Lake Orion, Oak Park, Ortonville, Oxford, Pontiac and South Lyon — have collaborated to help their downtown small businesses gain e-commerce capabilities with the launch of a new website, shopocmainstreets.com.

The first website of its kind in Michigan, organizers say the platform allows shoppers to complete e-commerce transactions securely with one checkout process.

“The participating MSOC communities’ downtown businesses are able to affordably sell online through one website — marketing together

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The agency provides www.shopocmainstreets.com, to help their downtown least some of the time. emergency, support and prevention for survivors small businesses gain e-commerce capabilities.

Moreservices commonly referred of to as provided by the Downtown MOUNT Photos CLEMENS —Rochester Taking stepsDevelopment this Authority domestic and sexual violence, including an emergen-lanes carpool lanes, high-occupancy month to highlight awareness of sexual assault, Turn- cy shelter, individual and group counseling, advocacy, are only usable by vehicles with at ing Point Macomb is hosting its sixth annual fund- a personal protection order assistance program, and a least two human occupants. The lane raiser, Stepping Out With the Stars, April 29. forensic nurse examiners program. was planned in tandem with the overTurning Point strives to empower survivors of on pageplace 18A in haul of I-75 See thatTURNING began taking 2016 by the Michigan Department of Transportation.

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Marketplace from page 1A

as a localized group,” Kelly Westbrook, the Downtown Development Authority executive director for Oxford, said in a statement.

Nearly 70 downtown businesses have already loaded their products — which include everything from apparel, accessories, bath and beauty, books, collectibles and antiques, to food and beverage, health and wellness, home and garden, pet supplies, and more — to the new site. More communities and businesses will be added in the coming months.

Coming out of the COVID pandemic, Downtown Rochester Executive Director Kristi Trevarrow said, downtown leaders all knew that the downtown businesses needed to expand into e-commerce.

“One thing that we realized during COVID is that online presence, whether it is through social media or a website, is huge,” she said. “We learned that the hard way.”

Being part of Main Street Oakland County and the national network that provides, Trevarrow said downtown leaders were connected to Member Marketplace Inc. — which builds and maintains the Shop OC Main Streets website, provides technical support to the participating small businesses, and helps customers visiting the site.

The county, through the Main Street program’s technical assistance services, provided $12,500 for the service. County officials said the 10 participating communities each provided $1,562.50.

“It creates new opportunities for small businesses that don’t have the infrastructure to create and maintain their own shopping website. This gives them the opportunity for free,” she said.

Participating downtowns are also able to showcase their downtown on the site with an individual landing page to increase visibility and visitors. Small businesses already

selling online can add the marketplace as an additional selling channel. Businesses with a Shopify or Square website can sync and integrate their shops.

Around 12 Rochester businesses are currently featured on the site, with room to grow in the future — including Give Thanks Bakery, Lena Shkreli & Company, mi State of Mind, Reiki Euphoria LLC, Rochester Laser Center Med Spa, ProActive IV, Sole Sisters, Pure Barre Rochester, 4th Street Boutique, Front Door Medspa, The Cheese Lady Rochester, and Love Local Rochester.

“It’s a great way to stress the importance of shopping small year-round, and that it doesn’t always just have to be in your community, shopping small in other Oakland County communities still holds the same benefits of keeping those local businesses going,” Trevarrow said.

For more information, visit shopoc mainstreets.com.

Call Staff Writer Mary Beth Almond at (586) 498-1060.

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OAKLAND UNIVERSITY ADDS NEW VENDING MACHINES WITH LIFE-SAVING DRUG

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BY MARY BETH ALMOND malmond@candgnews.com

ROCHESTER HILLS — A vending machine that’s been repurposed to distribute lifesaving supplies to help fight the opioid epidemic is now available at Oakland University.

Installed in the university’s Oakland Center, near the welcome desk, the new vending machine dispenses free packets of Narcan — which contain the overdose-reversal drug naloxone, a lifesaving medication for those struggling with opioid dependency.

“We wanted to have it in a space where the building was open for extended hours,” said Ann Rayford, the director of the Graham Health Center. “The Oakland Center is a public space. It’s kind of inconspicuous … so anyone who is walking by can access that free resource.”

The vending machine was filled and delivered to OU April 15. Just three days later, Rayford, who is also a nurse practitioner, said it was already empty.

“We see more and more in the community that there is synthetic fentanyl, and that is probably where the most danger is. Sometimes, it can be an accidental exposure to fentanyl,” Rayford said. “If there is too much narcotic, or opioid, it actually reduces the respiratory system. Breathing gets so slow and ends up stopping, and it causes cardiac and respiratory arrest.”

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Holiday window contest to spread cheer in downtown Rochester

BY MARY BETH ALMOND malmond@candgnews.com

A new naloxone vending machine is located in the west end of the Oakland Center, near the welcome desk in the hallway heading toward the Pioneer Food Court and the Bistro on the campus of Oakland University.

Photo by Mary Beth Almond

of opioids — allowing a person suffering breathing problems due to an overdose to be revived.

“It’s amazing how quickly it works. …

It truly saves their life,” Rayford added.

ROCHESTER — Over 20 local businesses are participating in downtown Rochester’s Holiday Window Contest this year, and the public will have a chance to weigh in on their favorites.

Rochester area residents and downtown visitors are encouraged to explore the downtown area and text their vote for their favorite holiday window display Nov. 13-19.

Downtown Rochester Events Coordinator Jenna O’Dell said the public can easily cast their votes by following the voting information displayed on the window outside of each participating business.

“Each window that’s participating will have a number to text, and a code, and we’re asking the public to vote for their favorite holiday window between the 13th and 19th of November,” O’Dell explained.

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WATCH Man arrested after touching boy’s chest at motel

ROCHESTER HILLS — Deputies were dispatched to a motel in the 2500 block of Crooks on an assault complaint at 5:48 p.m. Oct. 1.

Upon arrival, deputies learned that a 27-year-old man from Shelby Township was accused of touching the chest of an 11-yearold boy.

Police said the man “made inappropriate comments” during the incident.

The 11-year-old indicated he had never met the 27-year-old and was staying at the motel with his family. The 27-year-old was arrested for criminal sexual conduct, second degree, and declined to make a statement.

He was given a $6,000 cash or surety, 10% bond.

Trail map stolen from park

ROCHESTER HILLS — Deputies were dispatched to Thelma Spencer Park for a larceny report at 12:02 p.m. Oct. 2.

The park manager told police a large trail map sign was taken sometime over the last few days. Extra patrols of the parks were requested.

Stolen car recovered

ROCHESTER HILLS — Deputies were dispatched to the 2000 block of Warrington Road to impound an abandoned 2009 Dodge Ram pickup that was found to be stolen from Pontiac at 3:17 p.m. Oct. 3.

The vehicle was removed and impounded for storage with a hold for the auto theft unit. The auto theft unit will continue the investigation.

Wallet stolen, credit cards used

ROCHESTER HILLS — Deputies were dispatched to the 3600 block of Thatcher Court on a report of a larceny from a vehicle at 1 a.m. Oct. 5.

The caller told police an unknown person had ransacked his vehicle and taken his wallet, containing his ID and credit cards.

The victim received an alert that his cards were being used, totaling $4,000-$5,000.

The cards were being used in Detroit and online.

Deputies took a report and viewed the surveillance video, which shows another larceny from a vehicle in the area around the same time involving a silver or white sedan.

Multiple reports of car break-ins

ROCHESTER HILLS — Deputies were dispatched to the 3100 block of Courtfield on the report of two larceny from vehicle incidents at different homes at 2:10 a.m. Oct. 5.

The caller told police an unknown person had ransacked his vehicle and taken his wallet, containing his ID and credit cards.

The vehicle was parked in his attached garage and left unlocked.

The second incident occurred at roughly the same time, with $400 in cash taken, as well as her Discover card, which was later used in Detroit. The suspects were able to start but not move her vehicle.

Deputies took a report and viewed the surveillance video, which shows another incident in the area around the same time.

Money, cologne stolen from car

ROCHESTER HILLS — Deputies were dispatched to the 3400 block of Columbia Drive on the report of a larceny from a vehicle at 2:16 a.m. Oct. 5. The caller said an unknown person ransacked the vehicle and took $100 in coins and cologne from the center console. The incident was captured on video surveillance. Deputies took a report and are waiting for the victim to send the surveillance video.

Cash stolen from car

ROCHESTER HILLS — Deputies were dispatched to the 3700 block of Piccadilly Drive on a report of a larceny from a vehicle at midnight Oct. 6. An unknown person ransacked the vehicle and took $20 cash from the center console.

Deputies canvassed the area and were able to locate surveillance video of the incident. The suspect is an unknown male with dreadlocks in a silver and white SUV.

Toolboxes stolen from car

ROCHESTER HILLS — Deputies were dispatched to the 2700 block of South Adams on the report of a larceny from a vehicle at 8:25 a.m. Oct. 6. An unknown person stole four Milwaukee toolboxes from a pickup truck while the owners were shopping at a supply store. The incident was captured on surveillance video. The video shows

a silver Trailblazer pulling a trailer creep up next to the victim’s vehicle, with someone cutting the straps off and stealing the toolboxes.

Men with masks, flashlights arrested after reportedly trying to steal items from car

ROCHESTER HILLS — Deputies were dispatched to the 2000 block of Lagoon on a report of a possible larceny in progress at 3:45 a.m. Oct. 6.

The caller said her son looked out the window and saw men in a vehicle and noted that one of the men was wearing a mask.

Deputies arrived at the scene and saw a vehicle leaving the area, heading south on Crooks Road. A traffic stop was initiated on the vehicle, and within plain view, deputies observed two masks and two flashlights in the driver and passenger side areas. A window punch was later discovered during an inventory search of the vehicle.

Deputies took both suspects, a 32-yearold man from Roseville and a 29-year-old man from Detroit, into custody and transported them to the substation to be interviewed. After the interviews, both suspects were transported to the Oakland County jail and were lodged, pending issuance of charges.

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According to O’Dell, the Holiday Window Contest not only adds a vibrant touch to the community during the holiday season, but also encourages interaction and engagement among residents and businesses.

“Businesses will have their windows decorated in a holiday theme, whatever holiday means to them,” she explained.

Last year, Haig’s of Rochester’s holiday window design took home the Judge’s Choice Award.

“Participating in the downtown environment makes everything special down in Rochester — the lights, the windows — it really gives people a reason to come to a destination like Rochester,” said Paul Haig, who owns Haig’s of Rochester.

Haig said he’s always trying to push other merchants into participating because he thinks it creates a lot of interest, adding that he tries to do something different every year.

“This year, we are going to do revolving pieces in the window,” he said. “We do all sorts of fun things every year. We did robotics one year, with computers throwing things back and forth. We had Santa Claus and trains, and Santa Claus talking. We want it to be over the top. We want to get real interest.”

The winners of this year’s Holiday Window Contest will be revealed during Lagniappe on Monday, Nov. 20, which also serves as the kickoff to The Big, Bright Light Show.

“Onstage at Lagniappe, we will actually announce the People’s Choice winner and the Judge’s Choice winner, and the winning businesses will receive a plaque,” O’Dell said.

A complete list of participating businesses and maps is located at www.downtownrochestermi.com/ holiday-window-contest.

For more information, visit www.DowntownRoch esterMI.com or call the Rochester Downtown Development Authority at (248) 656-0060.

Call Staff Writer Mary Beth Almond at (586) 4981060.

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The new vending machine dispenses free packets of the overdose-reversal drug naloxone, a lifesaving medication for those struggling with opioid dependency.

The vending machine is restocked weekly by the Oakland County Health Division.

From April to September, Rayford said, well over 205 doses were taken from the machine.

“If that doesn’t speak to the importance of needing to have a resource available …,” she said. “That number is really surprising, especially through the summer months.”

Making naloxone available and free of charge can help prevent overdoses by allowing people to access the drug without having

to interact with anyone, therefore reducing the stigma.

“I think it will benefit the community,” OU Police Chief Mark Gordon said. “It has already been beneficial, and it’s going to continue to be beneficial. The general public has access to it, you don’t have to ask for it and no one has to get it for you, so you can just help yourself to get it, which is a great concept.”

The vending machine is the result of a collaboration between the Oakland County Health Division and a committee of representatives from the Office of the Dean of Students, Environmental Health and Safety; the Graham Health Center; and the Oakland University Police Department.

The naloxone vending machine is another resource and tool on campus that complements the university’s newly developed Hope Not Handcuffs program — an initiative started by Families Against Narcotics, aimed at bringing law enforcement and community organizations together to find viable treatment options for people seeking help to reduce dependency on heroin, prescription drugs and alcohol — and its new collegiate recovery coordinator position, aimed to equip students, faculty and staff with the tools to make that next step into recovery.

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for that portion of I-75 was decided when we were working with federal partners and we conducted several public meetings with stakeholders,” explained MDOT spokesperson Rob Morosi. “The feds wanted us to do something different with regard to capacity improvement to improve safety and travel time reliability. This was decided before construction to make that fourth lane on that stretch a high-occupancy lane.”

However, the lane on that portion of the expressway will only function as a highoccupancy lane during rush hour.

“They are implementing it right now,” said Morosi. “The signs have been fabricated and are being put up. Of the 18 miles we’ve rebuilt since 2016, the additional lane between Eight Mile Road and 12 Mile Road is a general use lane, which has no restrictions on number of occupants or time, so a solo driver can use it 24/7. The left lane between 12 Mile and South Boulevard will be a highoccupancy lane between 6 a.m. and 9 a.m., and 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. Mondays through Fridays.”

Morosi added that research indicates the lane should reduce traffic and accident rates.

“It also should improve capacity, which will reduce traffic and travel times,” said Morosi. “During the study phase, we did extensive crash history studies, and the majority of the incidents on this stretch in terms of crashes occurred during dry conditions, and the majority were rear-end collisions, which indicated a capacity problem.

In other words, we had too much traffic for only three lanes in each direction. When we looked at other ways to improve safety, the HOV lane we saw in other states, an HOV lane encouraged carpooling during high travel times, which improves capacity issues and cars driving too close to each other.”

Motorcycles, transit buses, first responders and emergency vehicles are exempt from occupant requirements.

Lt. Mike Shaw, the public information officer for the Michigan State Police, wants drivers to know that this shouldn’t adversely affect anyone’s commute, and he thinks drivers simply need to be aware of the new rules.

“People can be stopped as of this week,” he said Oct. 27. “We will be patrolling as we always do. … We’ve never had a highoccupancy lane, so if we have one, it’s obviously going to mean at least somewhat of an uptick in violations. … Just pay attention and mind the signs and other notifications.”

That portion of I-75 is patrolled both by the Michigan State Police and some of the

municipalities it runs through.

Sgt. Ben Hancock of the Troy Police Department said in an email that “during peak hours of 6-9 a.m. and 3-6 p.m., only vehicles with two or more occupants can use the lane. In addition, motorcycles, buses and emergency response vehicles can use the lane at any time. During off-peak hours the high occupancy lane is treated as any other lane on the freeway. … A high occupancy lane violation is a civil infraction with a fine of $135 (2 points) and $195 (2 points) for a commercial motor vehicle.”

The implementation of the high-occupancy lane was always intended to begin following the completion of the I-75 rehabilitation project.

“The whole I-75 reconstruction project was about $1 billion, and these (high-occupancy lane) costs were part of that project,” said Morosi. “It rebuilt over 18 miles of freeway, replaced 47 bridges, modernized interchanges at Big Beaver, 14 Mile Road, 12 Mile Road, and constructed a new braid ramp with I-696, and built a 4-mile-long drainage tunnel.”

He added that some other portions of the refurbishment project were put in place to complement the high-occupancy lanes.

“We rehabilitated a carpool lot at the Adams Road exit route near the top of the changed portion of I-75. There are two new lots at 12 Mile Road, near the I-75 interchange there,” said Morosi.

Morosi said drivers simply need to become acquainted with the new rules and that the rules are clearly marked for people to see prior to entering each end of the designated area.

“Some people are confused because of the high-occupancy lanes having designated times,” he said. “The two or more occupants have to be human occupants, so no pets or cardboard cutouts. Besides the designated hours around rush hours during the week, that lane can be used by solo drivers without the risk of citation. Close to 70% of the time it is still usable as a solo-use lane. … They will be marked with diamonds on the lanes and some signage on the side of the road.

That’s the national signage to mark such lanes.”

Morosi admitted that there has been some skepticism about the high-occupancy lanes being used in Michigan, but he believes that drivers will come to appreciate them after they see the benefits.

“Anything that’s new will come with some trepidation and skepticism,” he said.

“We acknowledge that. That was the case when we built the flex route on M-23, near Ann Arbor, and complaints there have faded.

Given time, these new methods generally work very, very well and improve safety.”

LEFT: To help encourage use of the new high-occupancy lane on I-75, carpool lots were added near 12 Mile and Adams roads.

BELOW: Starting in November, I-75 between 12 Mile Road and South Boulevard will now have a high-occupancy lane during morning and evening rush hour on weekdays.

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Rose Volpe celebrates 100th birthday ROCHESTER HILLS — Rose Volpe, a resident at Blossom Ridge, turned 100 Oct. 17 and was issued a proclamation by Rochester Hills Mayor Bryan Barnett.

According to the proclamation, Volpe grew up in Mount Clemens, and her first job was a nurse’s aide at St. Joseph Hospital while she attended St. Mary’s High School. Her first job out of high school was in credit management for Detroit Edison, and she continued to work for Detroit Edison her entire career.

She was the first female supervisor for the Macomb Division of Detroit Edison and retired after 43 years as the supervisor of credit management.

The secret to longevity, Volpe jokingly told city officials, is to eat spaghetti and meatballs every day and drink coffee.

Free SAT practice for juniors at RHS Nov. 7

ROCHESTER HILLS — All juniors in the Rochester Community Schools district are invited to a free practice digital SAT test, offered by the Princeton Review, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Nov. 7 in the Rochester High School cafeteria.

Registration is required, and a Wi-Fi enabled device is required to participate. To register, visit PrincetonReview.com/product/offerings/532265.

For more information, call 800-2Review.

ROCHESTER HILLS — Rochester Area Youth Assistance will host a free presentation called Anxiety, Angst and Options for Coping at 7 p.m. Nov. 9 at the Rochester Hills Public Library.

The presentation will provide information that is applicable to students of all ages and will be led by Tara Michener.

Michener is a two-time TEDx speaker and an award-winning author of numerous children’s books. She has a master’s in counseling with a specialization in child and adolescent therapy. To register, visit www.rhpl.org. For questions, contact raya@rochester.k12.mi.us.

Veterans Day ceremony planned in Oakland Township

OAKLAND TOWNSHIP — A ceremony will be held at the Veterans Tribute of Oakland Township for Veterans Day 10:30-11:30 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 11.

The ceremony will take place outdoors, rain or shine, at 5236 Adams Road in Oakland Township. After, cider and doughnuts will be served. This year, U.S. Rep. Lisa McClain will be the guest speaker.

Peace rally to be held Nov. 10

ROCHESTER — A peace rally will be held near the Oakland University sign at Squirrel and University 4-5 p.m. Nov. 10.

The organizing group has rallied for peace and nonviolence since the Iraq War. All are welcome to attend, and participants are encouraged to bring peace signs to the rally. Churches and other groups are invited to join in the effort to rally for peace by hosting peace vigils at their locations.

For more information, email: admin@beaconcongregation.org.

Rochester First Congregational Church, UCC, presents ‘Jesus Revolution’ movie ROCHESTER — First Congregational Church, United Church of Christ, Rochester is hosting a showing of the movie “Jesus Revolution” free of charge and open to the public at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 10. The church is located at 1315 N. Pine St. in Rochester. The movie is rated PG.

Stoney Creek High School theater company presents ‘Murdered to Death’

ROCHESTER — The Stoney Creek High School theater company’s 2023 fall production, “Murdered to Death,” will be staged Nov. 9-12.

Organizers say the show is a hilarious spoof on a classic Agatha Christie murder-mystery and features a cast of 10 caricature “Clue”-style characters, including a confident yet blustering colonel, his long-suffering and bitter wife, a bright-eyed yet naïve constable, a completely inept and bumbling detective who is convinced he is the next Sherlock Holmes, and more. Performances will run Nov. 9-12 in the Stoney Creek High School auditorium, 6755 Sheldon Road, in Rochester Hills. ThursdaySaturday shows are at 7 p.m., while the Sunday matinee is at 3 p.m. Tickets cost $15 and can be purchased at ShowTix4U. For more information, call (248) 563-1416, visit stoneycreektheatre.weebly.com or email kkgharavi@gmail.com.

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‘How Hamtramck Became a Major League City:’ Discussion about Black baseball leagues in Detroit and Hamtramck and history of Hamtramck Stadium, 7 p.m., Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm, 1005 Van Hoosen Road, registration required, (248) 266-5440, rochesteravonhistoricalsociety.org

2-3:30 p.m., Rochester Hills Public Library, 500 Olde Towne Road in Rochester, register at rhpl.org

NOV. 8

NOV. 10

‘Jesus Revolution’: Watch PG movie, 7:30 p.m., First Congregational Church, 1315 N. Pine St. in Rochester Hills, fccrochester.org

NOV. 11

Artisan market: More than 75 vendors expected, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., OPC Social and Activity Center, 650 Letica Drive in Rochester, opccenter.org Veterans Day ceremony: 10:30-11:30 a.m., Veterans Tribute of Oakland Township, 5236 Adams Road in Oakland Township, vtotmi.org

NOV. 12

Celtic music concert: Performed by Blackthorn,

Photo by Rachel Corp

NOV. 11 NOV. 17-19

Festival of Trees: Viewing of locally made trees, wreaths and centerpieces, cocktail preview with refreshments, silent auction and cash bar 7 p.m. Nov. 17, open to public 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Nov. 18 and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 19, Rochester Community House, 816 Ludlow Ave. in Rochester, downtownrochestermi. com/festival-of-trees

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Lost Lake Nature Park: Open houses with themed activities every second Saturday and fourth Sunday of month, includes two-part event about life in the 1890s (Nov. 11 and 26), ice (Dec. 9) and snow (Dec. 17), noon-3 p.m., 846 Lost Lake Trail in Oakland Township, (248) 656-0999

Tin Whistle Coffeehouse Concert: Singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist John McCutcheon headlines Paint Creek Folklore Society’s 50th annual event, 2 p.m., University Presbyterian Church, 1385 S. Adams Road in Rochester Hills, (248) 385-3345 Wednesday of month, Oceania Inn, 37 S. Livernois Road in Rochester, RSVP to Sharry at (248) 840-0063 five days in advance Nature Tales Classic: Story, snack and craft, intended for ages 3-5, 10-11 a.m. every third Thursday of month, Dinosaur Hill Nature Preserve, 333 North Hill

‘James and the Giant Peach’: Presented by Rochester University Theatre & Music, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Nov. 9-11 and Nov. 16-18 and 2:30-4:30 p.m. Nov. 12 and 19, 800 W. Avon Road in Rochester Hills, https://rochesteru.edu/rutheatre-music, (248) 218-2149 Circle in Rochester, dinosaurhill.org Story & STEAM: Combines books with science, technology, engineering, art and math concepts, intended for ages 3-5, 10-11 a.m. every fourth Friday of month, Dinosaur Hill Nature Preserve, 333 North Hill Circle in Rochester Hills, dinosaurhill.org

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