Friday, November 30, 2012
Residents young and old gathered for a holiday tradition in Royal Oak – the annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony.
The Royal Oak Farmers Market was the stage for the 31th annual tree lighting ceremony Thursday night. Thousands enjoyed holiday shopping, an outdoor sing-a-long with the Royal Oak Children's Choir and Salvation Army Band, and a visit from Santa – who arrived with great fanfare on a fire truck. The crowd helped Santa, along with Mayor Jim Ellison and city commissioners, with a loud countdown. Using the latest in North Pole technology, Santa magically lit the big evergreen tree outside City Hall. Everyone applauded as the night went from dark to dazzling. Once the tree was lit, many made their way to it for photos, while others got in line to get their picture taken with Santa. Inside the farmers market, roughly 60 unique local crafters …
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Royal Oak Farmers Market
316 E 11 Mile Rd, Royal Oak, MI
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Monday, November 26, 2012
There's a lot going on in Royal Oak this week. What do you have planned?
There's always a lot going on in Royal Oak. Here are some highlights this week: Correction the LLC meets at 4 p.m. today.
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English Gardens
4901 Coolidge Hwy, Royal Oak, MI
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City of Royal Oak City Hall
221 E 3rd St, Royal Oak, MI
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Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Directors
705 W 11 Mile Rd, Royal Oak, MI
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Royal Oak Farmers Market
316 E 11 Mile Rd, Royal Oak, MI
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Thursday, November 15, 2012
Tree lighting ceremonies at 25 communities, including Royal Oak, to benefit seniors in need.
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Thursday, November 15, 2012
Twenty-five American House Senior Living Communities across Michigan, including Royal Oak, will celebrate the fourth annual Holiday Hope for Seniors campaign, beginning with a community-wide tree lighting ceremony on Thursday, November 29, from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. For a complete list of American House Senior Living Communities and their addresses, click here. All are welcome. Beginning at the tree lighting events and throughout the holiday season, paper ornaments will be sold at every American House location, with 100 percent of every donation going directly to senior citizens in need this winter. Donations will range from $5 to $20, but any amount will be greatly appreciated. The Holiday Hope for Seniors campaign began with ideas from …
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American House - Royal Oak I
1900 N Washington Ave, Royal Oak, MI
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Friday, December 2, 2011
Thousands turn out to watch Santa Claus flip the switch to turn on the city's holiday tree.
The Royal Oak Farmers Market was the stage for the 30th annual tree lighting ceremony Thursday night. Thousands enjoyed holiday shopping, an outdoor sing-a-long with the Royal Oak Children's Choir and Salvation Army Band, and a visit from Santa – who arrived with great fanfare on a fire truck. The crowd helped Santa, along with Mayor Jim Ellison and city commissioners, with a loud countdown. Using the latest in North Pole technology, Santa magically lit the big evergreen tree outside City Hall using an iPhone app. Everyone applauded as the night went from dark to dazzling. Once the tree was lit, many made their way to it for photos, while others got in line to get their picture taken with Santa. Inside the farmers market, roughly 60 …
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Royal Oak Farmers Market
316 E 11 Mile Rd, Royal Oak, MI
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Carol Hennessey
4:08 pm on Sunday, December 2, 2012
I agree Justine. Maybe the DDA can check into it for next year. more ›