Emergency Restoration employees will be collecting donations Thursday through Sunday at Troy Family Daze for the family of West Bloomfield Police Officer Patrick O'Rourke, who was killed Sunday night in the line of duty.
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- Jen Anesi
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Thursday, September 13, 2012
In the wake of West Bloomfield Police officer Patrick O'Rourke's tragic death, a memorial trust fund has been created for the decorated officer's family. And to help jump start the trust fund, Emergency Restoration owner John David said his company, which is sponsoring this year's Troy Family Daze fireworks display on Saturday, is going to be working all weekend to raise $10,000 for O'Rourke's family. "We have two booths at Troy Family Daze, and we're going to be sponsoring the West Bloomfield Police Officer," David said. "We need help. I need people to stop by our booth, and I’m having the company donate t-shirts with his name on the front and pictures on the back.” O'Rourke, 39, of Fenton, was killed Sunday night in the line of duty by a…
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Zion Christian Church
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Troy Family Daze
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Emergency Restoration
1401 E 14 Mile Rd, Troy, MI
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The presidential candidate is in town for a private event hosted by Gov. Rick Snyder on Wednesday night.
A crowd of about 200 people gathered Wednesday afternoon outside the Troy Marriott hotel on Big Beaver Road to rally in protest of visiting Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney. Romney is in Troy for a private fundraiser hosted by Gov. Rick Snyder at the hotel. Protesters carried signs and waved at motorists along Big Beaver, many of whom were honking as they passed by. "We're here to support Barack Obama," said Jeff Klayo of Mt. Clemens, who attended the rally with two fellow UAW members. "He stands for the little guys... The working class." Liz Ratzloff of Ann Arbor attended the rally and wore the official "Pillamina" mascot costume for Planned Parenthood. "I'm here sporting Pillamina because Romney doesn't support low-cost …
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Marriott Hotels & Resorts
200 W Big Beaver Rd, Troy, MI
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Troy Community Center
3179 Livernois Rd, Troy, MI
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This Saturday's scrapbooking event will feature raffles, prizes, massages and food.
Some schools and churches have bake sales to raise money. Others hold auctions, host sports events or organize car washes. At Oak Arbor School, they scrapbook. “It's a great day full of friendship, creativity and positive support for our school,” said Liane de Chazal, event coordinator for the fundraiser. The school uses the popular hobby as an innovative way to raise funds. This year, they plan on matching their earnings and putting the proceeds into the Oak School Endowment. The event is an all-day affair at Oak Arbor, running from 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday. Guests are provided with lunch, dinner and snacks throughout the day, and on-site massages are available for the pampered scrapbooker. Raffle tickets may also be purchased for between $…
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Oak Arbor School
495 Oak Arbor Cir W, Rochester, MI
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Oak Arbor Church
495 Oak Arbor Cir W, Rochester, MI
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11:28 am on Thursday, September 13, 2012
Thank you for setting this up, Mr. David (and to the Patch for promoting it). I will be sure to stop by the booth. more ›