‘Get Creative? with paper and ink at the library
The Orion Township Public Library will present a six week poetry and creative writing workshop for adults hosted by local, award-winning poet, writer, essayist and teacher Margo Lagattuta, MFA.
The workshop will support the library’s Get Creative summer reading theme and will be held at the library every Thursday from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. from June 25 through August 6.
During the workshop, Lagattuta will help writers of all skill levels find their creativity and develop their writing skills.
This program is free and open to the public. Registration is required and space is limited. To register, please contact the Adult Services Department at 248-693-3001.

Not for vampires
Howarth United Methodist Church will host a Red Cross blood drive Thursday, June 25 from 1:30 to 7:30 p.m.. Walk-ins are welcome.

Dig out those polyester bell-bottoms
On August 22, the Class of 1974 will host its 35th class reunion at Bald Mountain Recreation Area. Cost is $15 per person. Please RSVP to Mark Tarbox at 248-693-4191 or to Michele Krumrine at mkrumine@aol.com.

Vendor spots open in farmers market
Lake Orion Village Farmers Market will open on Wednesday, July 8, at 3:00 p.m. by Children’s Park in beautiful downtown Lake Orion. Spots are still available, so if you are a Michigan grower, farmer, artist or crafter, please call our market managers, Kathy and Michael Wieland to reserve your spot at 248-693-7067. Limited spots are also available for non-profits.

Fighting cancer by celebrating life
Join the Twilight Benefit Foundation Tuesday, July 7 for their golf outing at Indianwood golf course to benefit Children’s Hospital of Michigan.
Registration is at 10 a.m. Cost is $300 per golfer, $1,160 per foursome and $1,800 per corporate hole sponsorship.
Continental breakfast, BBQ lunch on the course and a prime rib dinner will be provided as well as contest and prizes.
For additional information call 248-896-6182, e-mail info@twilightbenefit.com or visit www.twilightbenefit.com.

Cruise through history on Lake Orion
The Orion Historical Society announces its annual historical boat tour on the waters of Lake Orion for members, July 11. The cruise will depart from Green’s Park.
Lake Orion has a very interesting history, which the tour will highlight. It includes identification of homes and sites with unique stories from a bygone era. Stories of industry will be included, such as harvesting ice and the operation of an amusement park. The lake was the place where many of Detroit’s elite had summer cottages, which the tour will include history on, as well.
The tour takes two to three hours, and guests will be provided with water, soda, and snacks.
This annual tour is a free Orion Historical Society membership benefit. Non-members can participate in the tour by signing up for membership. Get the membership form on the OHS website www.orionhistoricalsociety.org or call 248-693-4154.
Please RSVP to Alice Young at 248-693-3152.