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Holiday events to brighten the season in Rochester, Rochester HilLs
BY MARY BETH ALMOND malmond@candgnews.com
ROCHESTER/ROCHESTER HILLS — The cities of Rochester Hills and Rochester are kicking off the holiday season by setting the community aglow.
The festive fun in Rochester Hills begins on Friday, Nov. 21, as the community gathers to watch the Village
of Rochester Hills transform into a sparkling winter wonderland during the Light The Village holiday celebration.
“Light the Village has become a wonderful tradition for so many families, and we are so thankful for the partnership with the Village of Rochester Hills and their passion for kicking off the holidays in this magical way,” said Mayor Bryan Barnett.
See HOLIDAYS on page 13A
Mayors host food drive competition to support Neighborhood House
BY MARY BETH ALMOND malmond@candgnews.com
ROCHESTER/ROCHESTER HILLS — As the holiday season approaches and federal government assisted food benefits remain uncertain, there are many people in the Rochester area who are struggling to make ends meet.
To help ease the burden, the mayors and city councils from Rochester and Rochester Hills are organizing the Hometown Harvest, a friendly food drive competition, to support the Neighborhood House.
Residents of both cities are encouraged to donate non-perishable food items — for people as well as pets — at designated drop-off locations in the lobby areas of the respective city hall buildings throughout Dec. 1.
Rochester Hills Mayor Bryan Barnett said the food drive is a chance to demonstrate the generosity of the Rochester Hills community while supporting Neighborhood House.
“We understand the important role Neighborhood House plays in our community and the stress
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Fireworks light up the sky during the Big, Bright Light Show.
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RARA millage renewal passes, voters
elect two to Rochester Hills City Council
BY MARY BETH ALMOND malmond@candgnews.com
ROCHESTER HILLS — Voters in Rochester Hills cast their ballots in favor of renewing a millage focused on the Rochester-Avon Recreation Authority Nov. 4, according to unofficial results from the Oakland County Elections Division.
The measure passed with support from 79.86% of voters to authorize a tax levy of 0.1802 mills to enable RARA to continue community programs for youth and adults. Approximately 20.11% voted against the renewal.
The RARA millage has now been renewed four times since 1976, ensuring continued funding for RARA’s community events; camps; special needs servic-
es; performing arts, recreation and life skills programs; and employees, according to Dave Word, RARA’s executive recreation director.
“If I could choose one word to describe this moment, it would be love,” Word said Nov. 5. “There is no greater feeling than witnessing our community’s unwavering support for our millage.”
Word said RARA’s dedicated staff spent the day at polling locations, engaging with voters, distributing stickers and gathering feedback.
“The 80% approval rate is a fantastic result that clearly demonstrates the community’s strong belief in the work we do. Our millage received over 1,200 more votes than the at-large council position on the ballot,
See ROCHESTER HILLS on page 18A
Voters pass charter amendment, elect five to Rochester City Council
BY MARY BETH ALMOND malmond@candgnews.com
ROCHESTER — On Nov. 4, Rochester voters passed a ballot proposal to remove language from the city’s charter regarding primary elections.
The measure passed with 62.10% of the vote in favor and 37.90% against.
Having primary election language is not required under state law, according to the Oakland County Elections Division, which noted that Rochester was previously one of eight communities in Oakland County that had provisions on the books for primary elections.
By eliminating the charter language, Deputy City Clerk Brian D’Annunzio said, the city will save money, time and resources and just take a larger pool in November.
The cost for an election is the same for the city whether
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The Rochester Municipal Building serves as a polling location on Election Day, Nov. 4.
The Rochester Adams High School polling location was quiet around lunch time Nov. 4. Rochester Hills voters considered renewing a millage to support RARA Nov. 4.
Photo by Erin Sanchez
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FESTIVAL OF TREES AND COCKTAIL PREVIEW
ROCHESTER — Be the first to enjoy decorated trees, wreaths, tablescapes, centerpieces, and more during the Festival of Trees Cocktail Preview, including a strolling dinner and silent auction. The preview will be held 7-10 p.m. Nov. 21 at the Rochester Community House. All proceeds benefit The Big, Bright Light Show. To purchase tickets, which cost $50, call (248) 656-0060 or visit downtownrochestermi.com.
The Downtown Rochester Festival of Trees features trees, wreaths, tablescapes, centerpieces and more designed and donated by the metro Detroit community. The free event will be held 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Nov. 22 and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov 23 at the Rochester Community House. Santa will be in attendance.
Library and Paint A Miracle announce ‘Painted Pups’ opening reception
ROCHESTER — The Rochester Hills Public Library and Paint A Miracle invite the public to attend the opening reception of the new art exhibit, “Painted Pups,” 6-8 p.m. Nov. 20 at the library. Guests are invited to speak with the artists about their work and learn more about the organization and its impact in the community.
Library Director Juliane Morian said she is grateful for the opportunity to serve as a
“What Paint A Miracle has done for people in our community shows in the beautiful pieces their artists create, and RHPL is honored to support their reach in the community,” she said in a press release.
Founded in 2002, Paint A Miracle aims to “create places, programs, and possibilities for those of us with disabilities and other challenges to explore the arts in an atmosphere of hope, growth, and encouragement.”
As the newest exhibition space for Paint A Miracle pieces, the library will host two installations per year in the teen area of the second floor. “Painted Pups” will be on view until April. The installation features dogs painted by six local artists using a layering technique, which renders shadows, light and distinctive features into colorful portraits. Learn more at calendar.rhpl.org.
Businesses host event to collect Blessing Basket donations
ROCHESTER HILLS/SHELBY TOWNSHIP —
The November holidays are a time for family, food and generosity. As the holidays approach, many families in the community are food insecure. Guidance counselors in the local schools will give baskets to families in need identified in the local elementary through high schools. A Blessing Basket drop-off will be held 5-8 p.m. Nov. 18 at Miguel’s Cantina, 870 S. Rochester Road in Rochester Hills. There will be live music, dining discounts for all those who participate, face painting, balloon animals, a visit with Santa and more.
The endeavor is hosted by the following local businesses: JoDee Leahy with the Leahy Team @ Keller Williams Lakeside, Ross Bahro at Impact Loans, Miguel’s Cantina in Rochester Hills, Michelle Gregg with Michigan Farm Bureau, Leon Mallett with Title Connect and Beth Martel with Stockton Mortgage.
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Drop-off location opens soon for Operation Christmas Child
ROCHESTER HILLS — Volunteers are preparing to collect Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts Nov. 17-24. Nearly 5,000 drop-off locations will open across the country in November, including the First Baptist Church of Rochester, 6377 Orion Road in Rochester Hills.
To participate, people can start with an averagesize cardboard or plastic shoebox. A step-by-step guide can be found on the How to Pack a Shoebox webpage at samaritanspurse.org.
Donations will be accepted at First Baptist Church of Rochester 1:30-4:30 p.m. Nov. 17-18, 1:305:30 p.m. Nov. 18, 1:30-4:40 p.m. Nov. 20-21 and 1:30-3:30 p.m. Nov. 22-23.
Participants can donate $10 per shoebox gift online through “Follow Your Box” and receive a tracking label to discover its destination.
Since 1993, Operation Christmas Child has been collecting and delivering gift-filled shoeboxes to children including many who are suffering from war, poverty, disease and disaster. They hope to reach another 12 million children in 2025. Since 1993, they have collected and delivered more than 232 million gift-filled shoeboxes to children in more than 170 countries and territories.
Deputies search for missing teen from Rochester Hills
BY MARY BETH ALMOND malmond@candgnews.com
ROCHESTER HILLS — The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in finding a 17-year-old from Rochester Hills who went missing after school Friday, Nov. 7.
Janella Arlene Nicholas — a senior at the Alternative Center for Education in the Rochester Community Schools district — was seen getting off the school bus at about 3 p.m. Nov. 7 but did not return home.
Her father notified deputies later that evening that she had not returned home from school.
Detectives believe she got into an older model Jeep Cherokee with an unknown
Detectives believe Janella Nicholas got into an older model Jeep Cherokee with an unknown person after school.
person and likely went to the west side of the state.
She is 5 feet, 5 inches tall, weighs 135 pounds and has brown hair and brown eyes, according to the press release. She was last seen wearing a light-colored hooded sweatshirt and gray pants, and was carrying a black backpack.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office at (248) 858-4950.
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Indecent exposure reported
ROCHESTER HILLS — Deputies were dispatched to the 2500 block of South Adams Road on a report of an indecent exposure at 9:59 p.m. Oct. 17. Deputies gathered further information from the complainant, a store employee who was working in the women’s section of the store. The woman approached a male customer to see if he needed assistance and noticed his genitals were exposed. She immediately notified store security. Security footage shows the male exposing his genitals. It appears that the suspect flees into Subway, which is a separate business located within the store. Deputies arrived and searched the area, with negative results. Detectives are investigating.
Worker caught exposing his privates ROCHESTER HILLS — Deputies responded to the Walmart at 2500 S. Adams Road on a report of an indecent exposure that
had just occurred at 2:42 p.m. Oct. 19.
The caller stated that an unknown male was exposing his genitals while she was in the store. Deputies arrived on scene and contacted the woman, who said a male had been following her through the store, and she noticed he had his genitals exposed out the front of his pants. Deputies contacted loss prevention officers and learned that the incident had been caught on video. A review of the camera footage revealed that the suspect was an employee of Subway, which is a business located inside of Walmart. Deputies located the suspect in the store and placed him under arrest. The suspect, a 17-year-old male from Pontiac, was transported to Oakland County Children’s Village pending a hearing.
Fraud reported
ROCHESTER HILLS — A woman from Rochester Hills said she had been notified by her bank that her checking account had been closed due to fraud at 4:01 p.m. Oct. 20. The bank advised her that a check for $4,806 was made out to an unknown
person. The bank flagged, rejected, and closed her account because of lack of sufficient funds to cover the requested amount. The complainant went to her bank and met with bank staff. They explained the incident to her and gave her a copy of the fraudulent check. The bank then opened a new checking account for her. The complainant examined the check and theorized that the check used by the guilty party was taken from her mailbox. She said the last check she wrote and mailed was for $200 to Discover. She believes that the check was taken and then used to commit this offense. The case remains under investigation.
Car stolen
ROCHESTER HILLS — Deputies responded to the 300 block of East Hamlin Road on a report of a stolen car at 2:30 a.m. Oct. 23. The caller advised that he last saw his white 2021 Ford Escape parked in his driveway at approximately midnight on Oct. 22. At 8:30 a.m. Oct. 23 he noticed the vehicle was missing. The caller said he
had left the vehicle unlocked and his keys in the ignition. Deputies searched the area, with negative results. The caller also stated that he had a tracker hidden in the vehicle and that it was last pinged on Palmer Street in Detroit. The investigation was referred to the Auto Theft Unit.
‘LIAR’ scraped into car door
ROCHESTER HILLS — Deputies were dispatched to Emagine Movie Theater, 200 Barclay Circle, on the report of destruction to a vehicle at 7 p.m. Oct. 25. The complainant, a 25-year-old woman from Pontiac, stated that her 2015 Chevrolet Impala was damaged with a key while she was watching a movie. The damage occurred between 7 and 9 p.m. Oct. 14. When she returned to her vehicle after the movie, she observed there was damage to the driver’s side door.
Deputies found damage to both the driver’s side doors and on the driver’s side of the hood. The word “LIAR” was scraped into the driver-side door. Deputies obtained cam-
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era footage of the south side parking lot but were unable to locate the complainant’s vehicle in the footage. Police said there were some blind spots in the footage, and the video quality was very poor. The complainant received a quote to repair the damage at $3,400. The complaint remains under investigation.
Windows broken on cars
ROCHESTER HILLS — Deputies were dispatched to the 2000 block of Cumberland Road on a report of a destruction to two vehicles at 9:45 a.m. Oct. 26. The complainant, a 65-year-old man from Rochester Hills, said the back window of both his vehicles were shattered by bricks between 10 p.m. Oct. 25 and at 9:30 a.m. Oct. 26.
Deputies observed the back window of both vehicles — a 2016 Jeep Compass and 2022 Chrysler Pacifica — completely shattered, with a brick lying on the ground approximately 7-10 feet from the vehicles. Deputies checked the area for witnesses and video cameras, but none were located. No physical evidence was left at the scene. The incident remains under investigation.
Counterfeiting reported
ROCHESTER HILLS — Deputies responded to the Dollar Tree, 2700 S. Adams Road, on a report of counterfeit money being passed at the register at 3:05 p.m. Oct. 26. The suspect was described as a white male wearing a red sweater and khaki pants who fled the store on foot after being confronted. Deputies arrived on scene and searched the area for the suspect. They reviewed the security camera footage and could see the suspect attempting to pass the six counterfeit $100 bills. There were no water marks on the bills, and the texture of the paper that was used was rough and fragile compared to a normal dollar bill. There was a security band, but the band was not 3D, nor shiny, and it appeared as if it was printed on. The complaint remains under investigation.
Drunken driver crashes into tree
ROCHESTER HILLS — Deputies responded to the area of Tracekey Road and Mead Road in reference to a reported traffic crash at 9:46 a.m. Oct. 28.
A 2025 black Cadillac Lyriq operated by a 54-year-old male from Rochester Hills had been traveling in reverse eastbound on Tracekey Road, near Mead Road, when the driver reportedly lost consciousness due to alcohol intoxication, rendering him incapacitated. The vehicle continued its trajectory
off the roadway and ultimately struck a tree. Personnel from the Rochester Hills Fire Department rendered medical assistance to the driver, who was transported to the hospital for further medical evaluation and a blood draw. It was determined that alcohol impairment was the primary contributing factor in the crash. The driver was placed under arrest for driving under the influence.
Man arrested following hit-and-run accident
ROCHESTER HILLS — A hit-andrun accident occurred near the intersection of M-59 and Adams Road, with the victim actively following the suspect vehicle at 11:59 p.m. Oct. 28. The victim, an off-duty Oakland County sheriff’s deputy, continued to follow the suspect to a residence in Shelby Township. Responding deputies contacted the suspect, a 33-year-old man from Shelby Township, who remained seated in his vehicle. The observing deputy noted that the suspect had glassy eyes and slurred speech, and smelled of intoxicants. The driver refused to participate in field sobriety and preliminary breath tests and was taken into custody for operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol. During the inventory search of the vehicle, deputies discovered a loaded and unsecured firearm. A search warrant was obtained to collect a blood sample. The suspect was then arrested and lodged at the Oakland County Jail.
Men steal items from store
ROCHESTER HILLS — Deputies were dispatched to Dick’s Sporting Goods, at 1290 S. Rochester Road, on a report of a retail fraud at 11:57 a.m. Oct. 31. The store employee stated that three males, between 40 and 50 years old, entered and went to the Nike clothing section, where they started grabbing as much clothing as they could carry before running out of the store. The store employee estimates that over $3,000 in merchandise was stolen. The store employee observed the suspects entering a black Chevrolet Trax. Police are investigating.
Speeding driver caught under the influence
ROCHESTER — An officer on a patrol in the area of Main and Olde Towne observed a vehicle travelling 46 mph in a 25 mph zone at approximately 11:50 p.m. Nov. 1. The officer conducted a traffic stop and made contact with the driver. During the course of the traffic stop, it was determined that the driver had a suspended license. The driver was placed under arrest and was transported to the Rochester Police Department for processing. The driver was released with a pending court date.
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TWO LOCAL WOMEN SHARE THEIR TRIUMPHS, TRIALS IN BUSINESS
BY GENA JOHNSON gjohnson@candgnews.com
METRO DETROIT — Colette Hughes of Warren and Jennifer Taylor Boykins of West Bloomfield credit being able to pivot as a key to their success.
Hughes is the owner, broker and coach of Virtual Real Estate Services, a full-service real estate company in Warren with clients all over the world. She started in real estate in 1988 as
an office administrator and quickly moved up the ranks to become a real estate agent, making herself valuable at the two real estate offices she worked at prior to starting her own business in 2015.
A year before starting her business, Hughes joined a Toastmasters International club in Warren and attributes this to contributing to her success.
Toastmasters is a nonprofit public speaking
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TOP LEFT: Colette Hughes, center, owner and broker of Virtual Real Estate Services in Warren, makes her clients a top priority in servicing all real estate needs.
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BOTTOM LEFT: Jennifer Taylor Boykins, center, and her team at Nothing But Education, Nicole McDowell, left, and Kaylee Jackson have implemented literacy programs in school districts throughout the country.
Photo provided by Jennifer Taylor Boykins
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organization that trains speakers.
“I was the shyest person in Michigan,” Hughes said. “I was great working behind the scenes, but I couldn’t go up to people and talk to them.”
Hughes credits Toastmasters for helping her to find her voice.
She was inspired to start her own business when she and a broker where she worked attended a real estate event.
“When it was time for me to be introduced at the event, I was left out,” Hughes said. “I cannot be left out when I am doing all the work. So I started my own business and could no longer be a secret agent.”
She left that real estate office and has continued to prosper even during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Hughes is a proponent of the power and support of women’s groups in business.
She is currently on the board of directors of the National Entrepreneurs Association and was named one of Career Masters’ 2025 Women to Watch.
“It’s a new day when it comes to women in business,” Hughes said. “Women’s groups
help to empower them.”
Hughes also believes in the art of pivoting.
The holiday months are slow for real estate housing sales. As a result, she started a real estate holdings company, where she holds real estate licenses for those agents not making money from real estate currently but want to hold onto their license.
She pays all the yearly fees they would incur and negotiates sales on their behalf, sharing a portion of the commission with them.
“When I saw the help was needed, I started the holdings company,” Hughes said.
In business, Hughes said, “Women have to yell louder, fight harder and stand taller.”
Nothing But Education in West Bloomfield was created to change the lives of children and inspire them by providing strategic thought, collaborative partnerships, industry best practices and resource sharing to school districts across the country and internationally in 2019.
Founder Jennifer Taylor Boykins is a former Detroit Public Schools teacher and vice president at Scholastic, the world’s largest publisher and distributor of children’s books, according to the company’s website,
COPPER HILLS GOLF CLUB TEES UP TRADITION WITH A MODERN TWIST
For nearly 30 years, Copper Hills Golf Club has been a cherished part of the Wright family legacy. Built in 1997 by Heidi Wright Karakashian’s parents, the 27-hole course has long been known for its rolling hills, scenic views, and welcoming atmosphere. Today, Heidi is carrying that dream forward by adding a fresh chapter with The Copper Club, a restaurant and event pavilion designed for the modern golfer and anyone who loves beautiful surroundings.
Her father always envisioned a full clubhouse, but he passed away before seeing it completed. “When I returned as sole owner, I felt a responsibility to honor my father’s vision,” Heidi said. “Building the clubhouse was more than a project: it was continuing his legacy.”
without ever leaving town.”
The Copper Club’s menu reflects the same balance of sophistication and comfort. “Our food is scratch-made and consistent, with a little flair,” Heidi said. Favorites include the rigatoni à la vodka pasta, short rib tacos, and guava barbecue ribs. Guests can unwind with craft cocktails on the patio complete with fire pits, yard games, and a relaxed happy-hour vibe. “People tell me it feels like a vacation without leaving home,” Heidi added.
where she worked for more than 20 years.
Less than a year after launching her business, the pandemic hit.
When that happened, people weren’t talking as much and when they did it wasn’t an in-person meeting but by telephone. By the time she had the opportunity to use her marketing materials, they were out of date.
“From the early point of business, I learned you have to be able to pivot,” Taylor Boykins said. “What you think may be ideal in the marketplace, the marketplace can change…. Pivot is the name of the game when you are in business for yourself.”
That prompted Taylor Boykin and her team to develop materials that would promote continuous education while students were out of school during the pandemic or on summer vacation. It includes books, worksheets and journals.
The books are designed to engage the students. The worksheets are created to promote a deeper dive into the materials they read, and the journals prompt further reflection on what the student has read.
“Things to help them really think about what they are reading and why it is important,” Taylor Boykins said. “They received it (the materials) with open arms and joy.”
This program was first implemented in
The Copper Club is light-filled and open, with glass garage doors that frame sweeping views of the greens and sunset skies. “It’s meant to feel like a retreat where anyone can relax, no golf clubs required,” Heidi said.
The adjacent Pavilion, already a favorite for weddings and private events, blends elegance with nature. “It’s an outdoor experience with the comfort of being covered,” she said. “Surrounded by trees and rolling hills, it gives you that ‘up north’ feeling
some of the Los Angeles area school districts four years ago and has been implemented every summer vacation since.
It was a huge, hard-fought project, and a major triumph for Nothing But Education. Being in contact with the students in their space “is the best part of the business,” she said. “The tales are always around the lives that you change, the lives that you touch.”
That led to her nonprofit, Bravehearts, which funds scholarships for high school seniors who are aging out of the foster care system. Students from school districts across the country have received scholarships. One student studied to be a graphic artist in Japan. Some go to college, attending top-tier schools, while others have gone to trade school, including the field of cosmetology.
To date, Bravehearts has funded around 40 scholarships.
Taylor Boykins says a lot is put on women in business.
“They keep piling it up, she said. But sometimes you have to say, ‘Yes, I can do that for you but not now.’”
Taylor Boykins is also on the West Bloomfield Planning Commission and sits on the West Bloomfield Library’s Board of Directors.
Looking ahead, The Copper Club Restaurant will be open year-round and plans to start traditions of monthly events such as our Dec. 10 wine dinners and our January bourbon tasting event. “By spring, everything will be fully finished,” Heidi said. “Copper Hills has truly come full circle, and it’s exciting to see my family’s legacy evolve.”
Stop in Tuesday through Sunday to enjoy some craft cocktails, scratch food and good company against a backdrop of golden hills and glowing skies.
Copper Hills Golf Club is located at 2125 Lakeville Rd. in Oxford. For more information, call (248) 9699808, email info@copperhills.com, or visit copperhills. com. Follow @copperhillsgolfclub on Instagram and find Copper Hills Golf Club on Facebook.
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The evening, which organizers say is filled with free, family-friendly fun, will make the 375,000-square-foot outdoor shopping center shimmer and sparkle with more than 800,000 colored lights.
The event will include holiday music and entertainment, giveaways, a fireworks display and, at 7 p.m., Santa Claus. The fireworks show will begin at 7:15 p.m., and guests can walk up to visit Santa 8-9 p.m. There will also be stilt walkers, fire performers, LED performers, local high school drumlines, appearances by the Grinch and Cindy Lou, free face painting, and arts and crafts activities.
“I know why I go every year, and that’s because I get to meet Santa and tell him about all the good boys and girls in our community,” Barnett said. “But truly, this event gets better every year. I hear they are going to have over 800,000 lights, tons of free giveaways, and, of course, my favorite part is the awesome fireworks show put on with the help of Santa’s magic.”
The first 500 guests will receive free 3D diffraction glasses and jingle bell necklaces, while the first 500 kids can take home a free fuzzy antler reindeer headband.
The Village is located at 104 N. Adams Road. A free shuttle service will be available from Van Hoosen Middle School beginning at 5:30 p.m.
In Rochester, it isn’t the holidays until Main Street shines with a light display that puts Clark Griswold’s house from “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” to shame.
This year, downtown Rochester will officially transform into a glimmering spectacle when the Big, Bright Light Show switch is flipped Monday, Nov. 24, during the 52nd annual Lagniappe event.
This year’s Lagniappe will be held 6-9 p.m. Nov. 24 in downtown Rochester. Lagniappe, which comes from the Creole word meaning “a little something extra,” was developed as a way for downtown merchants to celebrate the holiday season by giving back to their customers in the form of discounts, giveaways and other special offers.
At 6 p.m. on West Fourth Street, the Big, Bright Light Show program will begin with help from Rochester Mayor Nancy Salvia, Channel 7 and a special appearance by Santa Claus.
The 20th annual Big, Bright Light Show will be set aglow with 15 colors of LED lights at 7 p.m., followed by a fireworks show. Following the lighting, kids will have an opportunity to share their Christmas lists with Santa 7:15-9 p.m. near Fourth and Main streets, sponsored by Viviano Flower Shop.
“It’s definitely become a tradition,” said Jenna O’Dell, the events coordinator for downtown Rochester. “The lights mean a lot to our community, and it really kicks off the holiday season and gets people in the holiday spirit.”
The Big, Bright Light Show, the largest event hosted by downtown Rochester, will continue to run 5 p.m.-midnight through Jan. 18. For more information, call (248)
656-0060 or visit www.DowntownRoches terMI.com.
Call Staff Writer Mary Beth Almond at (586) 498-1060.
ABOVE: Fireworks ignite during a past Light the Village event at the Village of Rochester Hills.
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LEFT: Santa helps light downtown Rochester on Lagniappe during a past Big, Bright Light Show.
Photo provided by the Rochester Downtown Development Authority
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas on the big screen
BY MARIA ALLARD allard@candgnews.com
METRO DETROIT — Whether it’s a romantic comedy or a story that brings feelings of nostalgia, most people have a favorite holiday movie they watch every year that puts them in the Christmas spirit.
Several of those classics will jingle all the way to the big screen this Christmas season through the holiday edition of MJR’s repertory program, Big Screen Rewind.
MJR theaters across metro Detroit will show a number of holiday favorites until Christmas Day, Dec. 25. All movies are $5 a ticket per person, and several theaters will have different showings each day.
“There’s something truly special about seeing these holiday classics the way they were meant to be seen — on the big screen, surrounded by family and friends,” Director of Marketing for MJR Theatres Anthony Taylor said in a prepared statement. “Whether it’s your first time or your 50th, these films bring people together and create lasting memories.”
The first movie to kick off the Big Screen Rewind was the animated 2018 release of “The Grinch” from Nov. 1-6.
On Nov. 4, Breia Willis, of Harper Woods, brought her three children Wynter, 4, Jayla, 8, and Shakor, 6, to an afternoon viewing at the MJR theater in Sterling Heights. It was somewhat of a reward for Jayla and Shakor for receiving all A’s on their report cards.
“I found out there was a newer ‘Grinch’ movie,” Willis said. “It was pretty good. We liked it.”
Jayla said the MJR theater is her “favorite place,” and her favorite character in the film was Max the dog.
“I like dogs,” she said.
Stephanie Wright, of Sterling Heights, brought her grandson Troy McDonald, 9, to the same showing of “The Grinch.” It was the first time they saw the movie.
“It was fantastic. It was very hearttouching and showed the meaning of Christmas,” Wright said. “It’s not all about the gifts but about showing love to one another. I think everyone should see it.”
McDonald, who thought the movie was “good,” said the Grinch was his favorite part of the film.
“I liked it,” he said. “It’s about showing love.”
Christmas movie fans can curl up with
some popcorn at their local MJR theater with the following movies:
• “The Holiday,” Nov. 7-13.
• “Elf,” Nov. 14-20.
• “It’s a Wonderful Life,” Nov. 21-25.
• “Planes, Trains & Automobiles,” Nov. 26 through Dec. 4.
• “The Polar Express,” Dec. 5-11.
• The 2000 release of “How The Grinch Stole Christmas,” Dec. 12-18.
• “White Christmas,” Dec. 19-25.
Showtimes and tickets for MJR Big Screen Rewind’s holiday edition are available at mjrtheatres.com or the MJR App.
Other holiday movie happenings
Cambria Detroit Hotel’s Balla Ultra Lounge is also making spirits bright with the help of Fork n’ Film, a hospitality company that is bringing holiday favorites and chefcrafted menus together. Amid twinkling decorations inside the lounge, each meal is designed to offer food and drink items timed to match the emotion with the film’s most memorable moments on the big screen.
“How The Grinch Stole Christmas” is set for Dec. 6 and Dec. 13. Fans of “Elf” can check out the film Dec. 19-20, Dec. 27 and Jan. 2-3, 2026.
Reservations are required, and tickets can be purchased online at Detroit.ForknFilm.com. Seating is limited to 40 guests per night. Dates and times are subject to change as additional shows and dates may be added. The Cambria Hotel Detroit Downtown’s Balla Ultra Lounge is located at 600 W. Lafayette Blvd., in Detroit.
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The holiday edition of MJR’s repertory program, Big Screen Rewind, is bringing a number of Christmas movies to the big screen this holiday season.
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it’s a primary or a general election, between $15,000 and $20,000, according to City Clerk Lee Ann O’Connor. Eliminating the primary for local elections in odd years will also eliminate the need for the candidates to prepare for and expend funds for both a primary and a regular election.
“We’re happy it passed. It’s going to save the taxpayers’ dollars in the future and it’s a win for the budget,” Mayor Nancy Salvia said.
The move will only affect only local city elections held in odd years. Primaries will still be held for state and federal offices.
In the Rochester City Council race, voters re-elected incumbents Nancy Salvia, Sara King and Christian Hauser, along with newcomer Jessica Clauser, according to unofficial results from the Oakland County Elections Division.
Clauser received the most votes with over 16%, followed by Salvia with 14.9% and King with 14.52%, all to earn four-year terms. Hauser received 14.28% of the vote to secure a two-year term. Candidates Dan Bachmann earned 12.64% of the vote, followed by Richard Kendziuk with 11.55%, Steve Sage with 8.26% and Ann Peterson with 7.80%.
Clauser said she’s “truly honored and humbled” by the support from the Rochester community and is excited to get to work alongside her fellow council members to “serve the community, preserve what makes Rochester such a special place, and plan thoughtfully for its future.”
“It’s been an incredible experience connecting with so many residents throughout this campaign, and I’m grateful for the trust voters have placed in me,” she said in an email. “I’m especially thankful for the friends, neighbors, and volunteers who gave their time and energy to this effort. Their belief in me and our shared vision for Rochester means the world.”
Salvia said it was “a very competitive” City Council race in Rochester.
“There were 10 candidates running for five seats, and everyone worked really hard,” she said. “Obviously, I’m thrilled the people have re-elected me to a four-year term and I look forward to the mayor’s election which
will be at the second meeting in November.”
King said she’s “honored” by the community’s support and the opportunity to “continue serving the city I grew up in and care so deeply about.”
“Rochester’s strength comes from the way we work together — residents, staff and council alike — and I’m excited to keep that collaboration going,” she said in an email. “Congratulations to the newly elected members; I look forward to what we’ll accomplish together.”
Hauser said it’s “an incredible honor and privilege” to be on the Rochester City Council, and he feels fortunate to have been re-elected.
“I contend the results of the election directly correlate with the satisfaction the residents have with our city leadership. Rochester has exceptional city services and workers, we have a three-year balanced budget, our property values continue to increase yearafter-year, we have a thriving downtown, and there are several exciting developments underway that will only enhance our City. Residents can feel confident knowing that the next City Council will continue to make Rochester a great place to live, work and invest,” he said in an email.
In the race for a partial Rochester City Council term ending Nov. 22, 2027, incumbent Stuart Bikson outpaced challenger Kyle Houston, earning 66.71% of the vote. Houston received 33.29% of the vote.
Bikson — who was honored by the Rochester Chamber of Commerce this fall with the Pinnacle Achievement Award for a lifetime service award for public service — said it’s an honor for the people of Rochester to elect him for the eighth consecutive term.
“I think the people like my record of low taxes and excellent city services. I also think that people like that I am willing to work with other council people to get things accomplished. I think in these difficult times, we need to treat everyone with respect, and that is what I have always tried to do,” he said.
The council meets on the second and fourth Monday of each month at City Hall, and members earn $55 per meeting.
For more information about Oakland County elections, visit www.oakgov.com/ clerkrod/elections.
Call Staff Writer Mary Beth Almond at (586) 498-1060.
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meaning approximately 10% more of the population found it vital to vote for RARA above all else. This is an incredible testament to our staff, programs and services,” Word said. “I am truly humbled and emotional by the overwhelming support from this amazing community.”
The renewed millage will be levied for 10 years beginning in 2026 and results in the authorization to collect $902,650 in the first year. One mill is equal to $1 for every $1,000 of taxable value. The owner of a home with a market value of $400,000 and a taxable value of $200,000 will pay approximately $36.04 per year for 10 years under the renewed millage, according to Word.
The Rochester-Avon Recreation Authority is primarily funded through a local property tax millage from Rochester Hills residents — which covers approximately one-third of RARA’s operating expenses — along with direct funding from the city of Rochester. Instead of a millage, Rochester pays an annual fee to RARA that is at least one-eighth of a mill of the state equalized value of properties assessed for taxes in the city. This year, Word said, RARA received approximately $860,000 from Rochester Hills and about $136,000 from the city of Rochester. The authority also generates funds by charging fees for its programs and services, with nonresidents (those outside of Rochester and Rochester Hills) paying a higher rate for services and programs. Last
year, RARA had over 1,200 activities with over 20,000 participants.
Newcomer Mark Skelcy is the new at-large City Council member, with a four year term, receiving 54.05% of the vote, according to unofficial results from the Oakland County Elections Division.
Skelcy outpaced at-large seat challenger Ben Galliway, who earned 45.95% of the vote.
Skelcy thanked voters for “coming out and making a difference.”
“I feel honored to represent the people of Rochester Hills,” he said in an email. “I would like people to understand that it’s important to be part of the process. You can do this by volunteering to help your candidate, working on a committee, working at the polls or running for office. Don’t just watch the race, be one of the runners. In the end the residents of Rochester Hills are the real winners, because they have a government that cares about them.”
Diana Mannino is the new District 1 council member after running against Max Donovan and receiving 61.43% of the vote. Donovan earned 38.57% of the vote.
Mannino thanked the residents of Rochester Hills for giving her the opportunity to serve on the City Council.
“I am very much looking forward to starting my new role to keep Rochester Hills a premier place to live, work, and raise a family,” she said in an email.
For more information about Oakland County elections, visit www.oakgov.com/ clerkrod/elections.
Call Staff Writer Mary Beth Almond at (586) 498-1060.
CALENDAR COMMUNITY
NOV. 13
‘What She Left Behind’: StoryTime Guild presentation about Rochester women, 10 a.m.-noon, Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm, 1005 Van Hoosen Road, storytimeguild22@gmail.com, storytimeguild. weebly.com
NOV. 14
‘Autumn Blues’ concert: Hear Beth Stalker and Jimmy Smith Quartet, 7 p.m., St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 620 Romeo St. in Rochester, free but donations appreciated, Harmony in the Hills concert seriescontinues at noon Dec. 5 and 12, (248) 651-9361, harmonyinthehills.org
NOV. 20
‘Painted Pups’: Art exhibit by Paint A Miracle (helps people with disabilities and other challenges explore art in atmosphere of “hope, growth and encouragement”), opening reception from 6-8 p.m., work on display until April, Rochester Hills Public Library , 500 Olde Towne Road, rhpl.org/post/paint-a-miracleopening-reception
NOV. 21
Light The Village: Free event includes fireworks, Santa visits, appearances by The Grinch and Cindy Lou Who, live holiday music, performances, face painting, balloon twisting, giveaways and more, 6-9 p.m., The Village of Rochester Hills, 104 N. Adams Road, seasonal activities continue until Dec. 24, thevorh.com/events
NOV. 22-23
Christmas Market: Shop from 32 vendors, also coffee and doughnuts with goodwill offering, 3-7 p.m. Nov. 22 and 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 23, St. Andrew Catholic Church, 1400 Inglewood Ave. in Rochester, (248) 6517486, facebook.com/standrewcatholicchurch
NOV. 24
The Big, Bright Light Show: Kickoff event with mayor and others, 6 p.m., crosswalk of West Fourth and Main streets in Rochester, then see downtown buildings illuminated and fireworks at 7 p.m., plus visit Santa from 7:15-9 p.m., lights continue from 5 p.m.-midnight until Jan. 18, downtownrochestermi.com
DEC. 6
Holiday Home Tour: Visit six local homes during fundraiser for Friends of the Rochester Hills Public Library, noon-5 p.m., rhpl.org/friends
DEC. 13
Downtown Rochester Cookie Stroll: Collect treats from 14 businesses, morning session from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and afternoon session from 2-6 p.m., order event tin and see participants at www.downtownrochester mi.com/cookie-stroll, pick up by Dec. 4 at DDA’s Downtown Collaboration Studio, 431 Main St.
ONGOING
‘A Christmas Carol’: Select dates and times Nov. 21-Dec. 24, Meadow Brook Theatre (room 207 in Wilson Hall on campus of Oakland University), 378 Meadow Brook Road in Rochester, (248) 3773300, mbtheatre.com
‘The Diary of Anne Frank’: Production follows title character and her family as they hide from Nazi persecution for nearly two years, 8 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays until Nov. 22, Avon Players Community Theatre, 1185 Washington Road in Rochester Hills, (248) 608-9077, boxoffice@avonplayers.org, avonplayers.org
‘The Fantasticks’: Musical about young couple whose love gets tested by meddlesome parents, time and distance, 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays and 2:30 p.m. Sundays Nov. 13-23, Rochester Christian University, 800 W. Avon Road in Rochester Hills, (248) 218-2149, theatre@rcu.edu, rcu.edu/theatre
To view more Community Calendar and to submit your own event, use the QR code.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
400 Sixth StreetNovember 25, 20257:00 pm
Rochester Municipal Of ces, 400 Sixth Street, Rochester, MI 48307, to hear public comments on the CDBG Program Year 2026 application to fund eligible projects.
All interested citizens are requested to attend the Hearing. Public comments may be submitted in writing or presented orally at the time of the meeting. To submit written comments in advance, or for assistance and questions about accessing and/or making public comment during the meeting, please reach out to Jason Warner at (248) 733-3700 or by email: jwarner2@rochestermi.org
If you are unable to be present at the Public Hearing, please submit your written comments to the Of ce of the City Manager, Rochester Municipal Of ces, 400 Sixth Street, Rochester, MI 48307, PRIOR to the scheduled Public Hearing. For further information, please contact Jason Warner, Director of Project Management, at 248-733-3700. See City Council Agenda Packet for Zoom participation information.
NOTE: Anyone planning to attend the meeting who has need of special assistance under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is asked to contact the City Clerk’s Of ce at 248-733-3700 forty-eight (48) hours prior to the meeting. Staff will be pleased to make the necessary arrangements to provide necessary reasonable accommodations, including auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audiotapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting.
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— The holidays are just around the corner. To celebrate the festive season, the Detroit Zoo will once again host its Wild Lights.
Wild Lights will have various dates across the next few months beginning on Nov. 22, 23, 28-30. In December, the dates are 5-7, 11-23 and 26-31. And in January, the lights will be available Jan. 2-4. On Fridays and Saturdays, the event will be open 5-10:30 p.m. All other days it will be open 5-9 p.m.
The Wild Lights include a nighttime stroll with more than 500 displays and millions of LED lights that guide attendees through a trail.
The event includes themed zones, more than 500 illuminated animal and naturethemed displays; pop-up performances and music; Santa photos available for purchase; a camouflage art exhibition; seasonal drinks, eats and sweet treats for purchase; 4D theater and glow with the show lanyard add-ons, and more.
Ticket prices may vary by date, time and demand between $17 and $27. All guests 2 and older are required to have a ticket.
Parking costs $8 per vehicle; zoo members park free. Members get 10% off Wild Lights general admission. For more information visit detroitzoo.org.
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Bid Due Dates: December 4, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. Local Time.
Bid documents may be obtained from the Rochester Community Schools Purchasing web page at http://www.rochester.k12.mi.us/pages/356/purchasing and BidNet Direct at https://www.bidnetdirect.com.
Bid Bond: 5% Bid Bond naming Rochester Community Schools as the obligee, or Certifed Check made payable to Rochester Community Schools, required as noted in bid documents. Bid Bonds shall be issued by a company licensed to do business in the State of Michigan.
Disclosure Statements: Each bid proposal must be accompanied by a sworn and notarized statement disclosing any familial relationship that exists between owner or any employee of bidder and any member of Board of Education or Superintendent of Rochester Community Schools. Each bid proposal must also include a signed Iran Economic Sanctions Affdavit. The Board of Education will not accept a bid proposal that does not include this sworn and notarized familial disclosure statement and the Iran Economic Sanctions.
The Board of Education reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids, either in whole or in part; to award contract to other than the low bidder; to waive any irregularities and/or informalities; and in general to make awards in any manner deemed to be in the best interests of the owner.
Signed: Jennifer Fickel, RCS Purchasing Supervisor
Published: Rochester Post 11/13/2025
Te Troy Woman’s Association is proud to announce the 53rd annual Elf Shelf arts and crafs show. Coming to Troy High School the Saturday afer Tanksgiving, November 29th, 2025 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Te Show features 200 booths of handcrafed items. Troy High School is located at 4777 Northfeld Parkway, south of Long Lake between Crooks and Coolidge. A $3 donation benefts local charities. Te Troy Women’s Association is an all-volunteer, non-proft. Members raise money and support 30 diferent organizations in the community that beneft young and old. General membership meeting is held on the frst Tuesday of each month, at the Community of Christ Church, 3830 Crooks Road in Troy at 7:00PM. New members are always welcome. For more information, visit our website www.Troywomensassociation.org or call 248-988-0426
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they are under as the need for their services only continues to grow. The holidays are especially difficult, so it’s our goal to fill their pantry so they can help more families,” Barnett said.
Neighborhood House has seen a 10% rise in demand and could deliver nearly 500,000 meals by year end, so officials said the need is there.
“Our communities tend to give open handedly when asked, so I am looking forward to giving Neighborhood House a sizable donation,” Barnett added.
Rochester Mayor Nancy Salvia said the food drive is a wonderful opportunity for residents to come together and make a difference.
“Both Bryan and I are really happy when our two cities can work together,” Salvia said. “We wanted to host a friendly competition to raise some food and involve all of our residents and neighborhoods in raising food for Neighborhood House, because people are concerned about food insecurity right now,” said Salvia.
Neighborhood House assists individuals and families in need in Rochester, Rochester Hills, Auburn Hills, Oakland Township and Addison Township during times of hardship. Each client completes an intake process to assess their needs based on income, expenses, employment, life circumstances and more. The nonprofit provides basic necessities such as food, clothing and financial assistance to help clients to focus on getting back to a selfsustainable life.
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tor Michael Dreon said 65% of the nonprofit’s clients are in poverty and are affected by the pause in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or SNAP, formerly known as the Food Stamp Program.
Following a federal government shutdown, a series of court orders temporarily caused a lapse in funding for the SNAP benefit program in November. At press time on Nov. 10, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services had directed its SNAP EBT vendor to once again begin issuing full SNAP benefits to Michigan SNAP recipients. SNAP is a United States federal government program that provides food-purchasing assistance for those with low- and no-income to help them maintain adequate nutrition and health.
The Neighborhood House Food Pantry, which is operated by a team of volunteers, provides emergency food to clients in times of hardship. Active families can visit the food pantry once a month, receiving two weeks of food, and each visit must be at least 30 days apart.
“While we provide some benefit of food, we certainly can’t make up the whole budget for their food. SNAP is critical for those families,” Dreon said. “I don’t know the exact dollar amount, but I know it’s hundreds of dollars per family, especially if you have children. It’s very disappointing that Michigan can’t get it together on this.”
Approximately 85% of food at the pantry is donated, Dreon explained.
“That’s a great way to benefit the communities, to donate food directly to our pantry, because then we can turn it around quickly and put it in the hands of those who need it. We also take financial donations,
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and we use that to purchase perishable food — like milk, eggs, bread, meat and things like that,” he said. “The fact that the communities of Rochester Hills and Rochester are rising up really, in my mind, just fulfills our mission, which is the community of neighbors helping neighbors. I love to see it, and it’s exactly our vision of what a community is about: neighbors helping neighbors in times of need.”
Neighborhood House is hosting a Thanksgiving Food Drive through Nov. 14 to provide holiday meals to clients. At press time, the pantry was in need of canned sweet potatoes, turkey gravy, boxes of mashed potatoes and large aluminum turkey pans. Donations for the Thanksgiving Food Drive can be dropped off 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday-Thursday at the Neighborhood House Food Pantry, 1315 N. Pine St. in Rochester.
“Last year we distributed a record 350 meals, and I expect the demand to be higher this year. We are probably prepared to do 400 meals, but that was before all this SNAP benefit uncertainty, so I think the demand could be much higher,” Dreon added.
Through Dec. 1, Rochester residents can drop off food for the Hometown Harvest at Rochester City Hall, 400 Sixth St. in Rochester, while Rochester Hills residents should bring food to Rochester Hills City Hall, 1000 Rochester Hills Drive in Rochester Hills. For more information about the food pantry, call (248) 651-5836 or visit www.ranh.org.
Call Staff Writer Mary Beth Almond at (586) 498-1060.
Rochester Christian University presents ‘The Fantasticks’
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