Pure Michigan Beer, Rochester Adams Gay Straight Alliance and more in Patch Local Voices

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Each Sunday we will feature some of Patch's most interesting Local Voices writers, show you who is posting on Patch and how you can get started.

Pure Michigan Beer

With the craft beer craze continuing to sweep the state of Michigan and summer approaching, Pure Michigan and Founders Brewing Co. have teamed up to give fans and craft beer enthusiasts a chance to pick a Founders beer style that best represents Pure Michigan.

The public voted on the winner from three nominees. Voting ended Friday.

“Michigan has a thriving craft beer industry that is building on our tourism efforts by offering visitors unique flavors and memorable experiences,” said George Zimmermann, Vice President of Travel Michigan, part of the Michigan Economic Development Corporation.

Rochester Adams Gay Straight Alliance

High School student Josh Lee posted about Rochester Adams' Gay Straight Alliance and  their first multi-day fundraiser to promote “Breaking the Silence” in terms of Anti- LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgendered) bullying.

Lee posted, "Rochester Adams High School goes where the city of Rochester Hills will not. I, along with a large community of citizens, have been working tirelessly to ensure the passage of a Human Rights Ordinance in the City of Rochester Hills." 

Who else is posting on Patch?

• Wendy, the Early Childhood Specialist, at Rochester Hills Public Library, posted about Early Literacy and Infant Brain Development.
• The Oakland Youth Orchestra wrote about the Oakland Youth Orchestras  Final Concert of the 2012-2013 Season.
• The Royal Oak Historical Society wrote about A Week at The Royal Oak Historical Society Museum.
• Clawson Mayor Penny Luebs posted about Bike to School Day May 8th.

How can I post on Patch?

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2. Fill out your profile by filling out a bio of yourself  (or group/business) and upload a picture of yourself (or group/business) by clicking your name in the upper right side of the home page.
3. Click the Patch town you would like to post in: Huntington Woods/Berkley, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Troy, Bloomfield/Bloomfield Hills,  Fenton, Birmingham, Ferndale, Royal Oak or Clawson and click "Post on Patch."
4. Start writing!
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6. Hit submit!

Questions? 

Contact Patch Community Editor Jason Alexander at jason.alexander@patch.com or 810-488-1353.