Basketball clinic
From 9-10 a.m. or 6 -7 p.m. (two separate classes) on Tuesdays, July 12, 19, 26 and Aug. 2, and from 9-10 a.m. or 6-7 p.m. ( two separate classes) on Thursdays, July 14, 21, 28 and Aug. 4, a free basketball camp for boys and girls ages 5-8 years in the Goodrich, Ortonville area will be hosted by coach Eileen. Reservations 248-240-9591.
Adventure Day Camp
Beginning June 17, Brandon School District will host the Summer Adventure Day Camp at H.T. Burt Lifelong Learning Center. Activities include weekly theme craft projects, weekly field trips, pool fun, library adventure, and duck creek races. Details: Penny Green, 248-627-1859.
Healing touch
From 9:30-11:30 a.m., the first Tuesday of each month, at St. Anne Catholic Church (Hardy Hall), 825 S. Ortonville Road, Ortonville, Jan Tait, RN. CHTP and healing touch students offer complimentary 20-minute mini -treatments for those without health insurance. Details: 248-627-3965.
Happy scrappers
From 1-4 p.m., the second Monday of each month the Edna Burton Senior Center, 345 Ball St., Ortonville hosts a free scrapbooking event. Details:248-627-6447.

Pastie sale
The Goodrich United Methodist Church, 8071 S. State Road, will hold a beef pastie sale on May 20 and 21. Pre-order May 19, 810-636-2444 or 810-444-1194. Pick-up times will be Friday from 1- 4 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. – noon.
Team Variety Club
Team Variety Club will host a garage sale from 9 a.m.-6 p.m., May 19-22 at 33 N. Church St. to benefit Ortonville’s Relay for Life. Donations are being accepted for the sale. Details: Heidi at 248-762-6788 if interested in donating or drop off at 33 N Church St.
Battle of the Bands
The Brandon Township Library will host a Battle of the Bands from 5:30-8:30 p.m., May 20, at 304 South St., Ortonville. Bring a lawn chair to the library parking lot for the free concert. Seven bands are registered for the event. In case of inclement weather, the event will move inside the library. Light snacks and drinks will be sold. Details: Robin, 248-627-1462.
Developmental kindergarten
Reid Elementary will host a parent information night on developmental kindergarten from 6:30 -7:30 p.m., May 24, at the school, 7501 Seneca St., Goodrich. Developmental kindergarten is designed to complement the tradional kindergarten program. It is made up of half-day setting, Monday-Friday staffed by certified, qualified teachers. Details: 810-591-3455 to request a packet.
Rummage sale
Christ the Shepherd Lutheran Church will host a rummage sale from 9 a.m.-6 p.m., May 19 and from 9 a.m.-4 p.m., May 20 at the church, 48 South St. (across from the fire station). All proceeds will fund an outreach mission to Guatemala. Details: 248-627-3072.
Mom-to-Mom Sale
The Goodrich United Methodist Church will host a mom-to-mom sale from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., May 21 at the church, 8071 S. State Road. $1 admission. Details: Keri 810-813-5698 for table rentals.
A gift of change
A Desperate Housewives Glamour Event will be from 5-9 p.m., May 21, at Victory World Outreach Center,10291 Green Road, Goodrich. Zumba and self-defense demonstration, make-n-takes, cooking demonstration, food tasting, non-alcoholic drinks, shopping with your favorite vendors, and more. $10 per person each additional

Rummage sale
From 9 a.m.-8 p.m., May 12 the Goodrich United Methodist Church, 8071 S. State Road, will hold their annual rummage sale. The event will also run from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., May 13. There will be a bake sale during the sale on May 12. All proceeds will go toward missions by the church.
Healing touch
CHTP and healing touch students are offering complimentary 20 minute mini -treatments for the underemployed and unemployed in addition to those with out health insurance from 9:30-11:30 a.m., the first Tuesday of each month, at St. Anne Catholic Church (Hardy Hall), 825 S. Ortonville Road, Ortonville. Details, Jan Tait, RN.: 248-627-3965.
BEES
The BEES program is a preschool program in the Brandon School District for children from birth to 5-years-old with developmental delays. Call 248-627-1800 ext. 1729 for more information. Developmental screening for children from birth-2, call Early On Referral Line: 248-209-2084.
Mom-to-Mom Sale
From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., May 21 the Goodrich United Methodist Church, 8071 South State Road will host a Mom-to-Mom Sale. $1 admission. Details: Keri 810-813-5698 for table rentals.

GHS Wrestling
From noon-8 p.m., April 17, John’s Steakhouse, 8038 S. State Road (M-15), Goodrich will host the Goodrich Varsity Wrestling fundraiser.The team members will assist by waiting on tables and greeting customers. All tips will go to support the team. Details:DJ or Lisa 810-636-2175.
GMS equestrian
From 5-10 p.m., April 18 John’s Steakhouse, 8038 State Road (M-15), Goodrich will host the Goodrich Middle School Equestrian Team fundrasier. The team members will assist by waiting on tables and greeting customers. All tips will go to support the team. Details:Leslie Holt.
Healing touch
From 9:30-11:30 a.m., the first Tuesday of each month, at St. Anne Catholic Church (Hardy Hall), 825 S. Ortonville Road, Ortonville, Jan Tait, RN. CHTP and healing touch students are offering complimentary 20 minute mini -treatments for the underemployed and unemployed in addition to those with out health insurance. Details: 248-627-3965.
BEES
The BEES program is a preschool program in the Brandon School District for children from birth to 5-years-old with developmental delays. To qualify for this free program, the child must display a delay in one or more developmental areas. These areas include speech and language skills, motor skills, social skills and cognitive skills. The program meets throughout the year. Evaluations for the 2011-12 school year will be done in May. Call 248-627-1800 ext. 1729 for more information. Developmental screening for children from birth-2, call Early On Referral Line: 248-209-2084.

Community shred day
From 9 a.m.-1 p.m., April 9, the Clarkston Brandon Community Credit Union, the Ortonville DDA and the Brandon Township Library will host a community shred day. Details: Donna, 248-627-9944.
Mom-2-Mom
From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., April 9, the Ortonville United Methodist Church, 93 N. Church St., Ortonville is hosting the A3 Hunger-Mom-2-Mom sale. Table rental space is available. Details: Lena Painter, 248-884-9027.Admission is $1.
All night party
At 9:30 p.m., April 15, the Class of 2011 All Night Senior Party will be hosting ‘Moonlight Nine Pin No-Tap Bowling Fundraiser,? at Cherry Hills Lanes North located at 6697 Dixie Highway Clarkston. Judy Glissman at 248-882-0775 or rjskk@charter.net.
GMS equestrian
From 5-10 p.m., April 18, John’s Steakhouse, 8038 State Road (M-15),Goodrich will host the Goodrich Middle School Equestrian Team fundraiser. The team members will assist by waiting on tables

Mom-2-Mom
From 9 a.m.-3 p.m., March 26, The Point Church, 9430 Perry Road, Goodrich will host a Mom-2-Mom sale. Rent a table for $20 ($35 for two) limit two. A $1 charge for larger items. Money due March 18. All proceeds support South Africa Mission Team. Details: Mikki Lowrie 248-312-9251
mikki.lowrie@thomsonreuters.com or Dee Silvas 810-210-8796.

BHS Hall of Fame
Nominations are currently being sought for the Brandon High School Hall of Fame. If you know of any former student who graduated from BHS 10 years ago or more, and has made exemplary contributions in their field of work, please nominate them.
Nomination forms are available at BHS, and should be returned to the Brandon High School Pride Selection Committee, 1025 S. Ortonville Road, Ortonville, MI 48462 by May 2. Details: 248-627-1822.

Youth Recognition
Brandon Groveland Youth Assistance (BGYA) is currently planning for the 24nd Annual Youth Recognition event which will be held at the Brandon High School cafeteria April 28. BGYA is currently seeking nominations of young people to be recognized for making positive, volunteer contributions to their communities. Nomination forms are available at the Brandon Township Public Library or at the BGYA office located at the H. T. Burt Lifelong Learning Center, 209 Varsity Dr. Nomination forms must be submitted to Brandon/Groveland Youth Assistance before March 28 to be considered. Details: Fran Hotchkiss, 248-627-1462.

All-night party
The Brandon High School Class of 2011 will host ‘Moonlight Nine Pin No-Tap Bowling Fundraiser? at 9:30 p.m., April 15, at Cherry Hill Lanes North, 6697 Dixie Highway, Clarkston.Tickets are $20 per person in advance and $25 at the door and the price includes three games of bowling, and pizza and pop. Proceeds benefit the All-Night Senior Party.
To register or for more information please contact Judy Glissman at 248-882-0775 or e-mail rjskk@charter.net.

Chamber scholarships
Through March 30, the Ortonville Chamber of Commerce will accept scholarship applications. The five $500 scholarships are for Brandon High School students along with other local students.
The scholarship recipients will be announced April 15. Pick up an application from Amerifirst Mortgage Corp., 252 Ortonville Road.

Good Times fundraiser
At 6 p.m., March 12, a euchre tournament will be held at the Goodrich Country Club (lower level), 10080 Hegel Road, Goodrich. Proceeds from the event will help fund the Good Times in Goodrich festival (Aug. 27). Tickets in advance available at the Goodrich Country Club, Cranberries Cafe, Lucy’s Pet Supplies and Feeds and Atlas Real Estate. Cost $22 per person. Details: Jenny McKenzie 810-335-3085,
jennymckenzie@comcast.net, Patty 810-636-3409 or Shirley Kautman-Jones 810-348-4127.
Divorce Recovery
From 7-9 p.m., each Wednesday from March 2-April 6, St. Anne Church, 825 Ortonville Road, will host a divorce recovery workshop for men and women of all ages, and all faiths, offering healing and support in dealing with the painful issues of divorce, while promoting recovery and healing. The workshop is free. Details: Marge, 248-627-8662 or the Bethany website ? bethanysemi.org.
Pastie sale
On March 18 and 19, the Goodrich United Methodist Church, 8071 S. State Road, Goodrich, will hold a beef pastie sale. Pre-order by March 17. Pick-up times are from 1-4 p.m. on March 18 and 10 a.m.-noon on March 19. Details: 810-636-2444 or 810-444-1194.
Bell Festival
At 3 p.m., March 19, the fourth annual Peggy VanVlack Bell Festival featuring a bell concert will be at the Goodrich High School Auditorium, 8029 S. Gale Road. Seven handbell choirs will be participating, with guest conductor Rob Meyer. Details: 248-627-7445.
BHS Freshman orientation
From 6:30-8:15 p.m., March 22, Brandon High School, 1025 S. Ortonville Road, will host a freshman orientation and academic, athletic, activity fair featuring a stage show, displays from clubs, athletic teams, and academic departments. This is an annual event in which parents and students can preview the opportunities available at BHS. Details: Karla Dean, 248-627-1800, ext. 1175.
Multiple Sclerosis
At 7 p.m., March 24, St. Anne Catholic Church, 825 S. Ortonville Road, will host the Ortonville Multiple Sclerosis Upbeat chat room meeting. Details: 248-942-5844 (before 7 p.m.).
Mom-2-Mom
From 9 a.m.-3 p.m., March 26, The Point Church, 9430 Perry Road, Goodrich, will host a Mom-2-Mom sale. Rent a table for $20 ($35 for two) limit two. A $1 charge for larger items. Money due March 18. All proceeds support South Africa Mission Team. Details: Mikki Lowrie 248-312-9251 (mikki.lowrie@thomsonreuters.com or Dee Silvas 810-210-8796.
Pregnancy Loss Support
From 6:30-7:45 p.m., every fourth Wednesday of the month, the Hillside Bible Church, 173 Church St, Ortonville, will host a pregnancy loss support group. Details: Rhonda Tomei, MA, LPC. 248-431-7918 / 248-627-2513.
Kindergarten Enrollment
Starting March 29 through March 31, there will be enrollment for new kindergarten and developmental kindergarten students in the Brandon School District. Orientation for Harvey-Swanson Elementary, 209 Varsity Drive, will be March 29 at 1:30 or 7 p.m. Orientation for Oakwood Elementary, 2839 Oakwood Road, will be March 30 at 10:30 a.m. or 6 p.m. Orientation for Belle Ann Elementary, 155 E. Glass Road, will be March 31 at 10 a.m. or 7 p.m. Details: 248-627-1866.
Community shred day
From 9 a.m.-1 p.m., April 9, the Clarkston Brandon Community Credit Union, the Ortonville DDA and the Brandon Township Library will host a community shred day. Bring your confidential papers to be shredded. Details: Donna 248-9944.
Mom-2-Mom
From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., April 9, the Ortonville United Methodist Church, 93 N. Church St., Ortonville is hosting the A3 Hunger-Mom-2-Mom sale. Table rental available. Lena Painter, 248-884-9027. Admission is $1.

Brandon Equestrian
From 2-8 p.m., March 6, Bullfrogs, 2225 Ortonville Road, will host a fundraiser for the Brandon equestrian team.The team is comprised of a junior team, sixth-eighth grade, and high school team, ninth-12th grade. Funding is needed to help pay for practice equipment, competition stalls for the horses, food for the riders during competition, and team apparel for the riders. Details: Kate Stockly at: 248-343-3194.
McMahon coffee hour
At 4:30 p.m., March 9, Lorrie McMahon, Brandon Schools superintendent, will host a coffee and conversation meeting at Harvey-Swanson Elementary. Details: 248-627-1802.
Blood drive
From 1 to 7 p.m., March 10, the Brandon Township Public Library, 304 South St., will host a blood drive. Donors must be at least 17-years-old, weigh at least 110 pounds and be in good health. Your last blood donation must have been on or before Jan.13, 2011. Register in advance: 248-627-1462.
Good Times fundraiser
At 6 p.m., March 12, a euchre tournament will be held at the Goodrich Country Club (lower level), 10080 Hegel Road, Goodrich. Proceeds from the event will help fund the Good Times in Goodrich festival (Aug. 27). Tickets in advance available at the Goodrich Country Club, Cranberries Cafe, Lucy’s Pet Supplies and Feeds and Atlas Real Estate. Cost $22 per person. Details: Jenny McKenzie 810-335-3085. jennymckenzie@comcast.net. or Patty 810-636-3409 or Shirley Kautman-Jones 810-348-4127.
Bell Festival
At 3 p.m., March 19, the fourth annual Peggy VanVlack Bell Festival features a bell concert at the Goodrich High School Auditorium, 8029 S. Gale Road. Seven handbell choirs will be participating, with guest conductor Rob Meyer.Details: 248-627-7445.
Multiple sclerosis
At 7 p.m., March 24, St. Anne Catholic Church, 825 S. Ortonville Road, will host the Ortonville Multiple Sclerosis Upbeat chat room meeting. Details: 248-942-5844 (before 7 p.m.).

Mom-to-Mom sale
From 9 a.m-1 p.m., March 5, Goodrich High School Class of 2012 will host a pre-spring Mom2Mom sale. More than 100 tables of gently-used children’s clothing, toys, accessories, furniture, and maternity wear will be at the school. Various vendors will also be available to sell handmade children’s clothing as well as items of interest to women in general. Contact Sally Dickinson or Kim Keller at 810-591-2251 or email
sdickins@goodrich.k12.mi.us or kkeller@goodrich.k12.mi.us.

Senior lock-in
There will be a bus trip to the Soaring Eagle Casino in Mount Pleasant, March 5. The bus will leave from BHS at noon and return at 9 p.m. Cost is $35 – you will receive $20 back at the casino and a $5 food voucher. All proceeds benefit the ‘All Night Party? for the 2011 Brandon Senior Class. Tickets Deb Rogers 248-627-3236 or email jimdebrogers@frontier.com

Healing touch
From 9:30-11:30 a.m., the first Tuesday of each month, at St. Anne Catholic Church, 825 S. Ortonville Road, Ortonville, Jan Tait, RN. CHTP and healing touch students are offering complimentary 20 mininute mini -treatments for the underemployed and unemployed in addition to those without health insurance. Details: 248-627-3965.

Hospice volunteers
From 6 to 9 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday, Feb. 1 through Feb. 24, training for Genesys Hospice volunteers will be held at the Genesys Hospice Care Center, 7280 S. State Road, Goodrich. Hospice volunteers are needed to visit patients in their homes, provide companionship, offer transportation, writing for and reading to patients, and performing light housework duties. Hospice volunteers are also needed at the Genesys Hospice Care Center, to help take care of the terminally ill patients as well as the inpatients. Details: 810-636-5021.
Euchre at Cranberries
At 4 p.m., Feb. 13, Cranberries Caf?, 10250 Hegel Road Goodrich will host a Euchre Tournament FUNdraiser for the Class of 2014. Cash bar and 50/50 raffles also available. Must be 21 years of age to participate. Proceeds to benefit the upcoming class events. Tickets available at Goodrich High School and Cranberries Caf?. Cost of $20 includes 8 rounds of euchre, dinner, door prizes and cash prizes. Call Betty at 810-591-2251 (#8) for more information.
Motor City
At 9:30 a.m., Feb. 15, a group will meet for the Motor City Casino – $30 per person and receive $30 back from casino. The bus leaves the Edna Burton Senior Center, 345 Ball St. Deatils or to reserve a seat 248-627-6447.
248-627-6041.
Fitness
From 4:10 to 5:10 p.m., Feb.15 though March 8, instructor Jessica Kirk will be holding a fitness, nutrition and body image clinic for girls fourth-eighth grades. Location will be Oakwood Elementary Gym, 2839 Oakwood Road every Tuesday. Cost to sign up is $30 and payments Brandon Community Education, 209 Varsity Drive, Ortonville.
Business dodgeball
From 7-10 p.m., Feb. 19, Victory World Outreach, 10291 Green Road, Goodrich.will host the third Annual Business vs. Business Dodgeball Tournament. Local business? can form one or more teams of five and for $10 per team they compete to win all the entrance money and the
coveted trophy.One practice night is scheduled for Sat. Jan 15 and Feb. 5 from 7-10 p.m.. Call 810-636-2100 for more information.
Moms club
The MOMS Club of Ortonville, servicing zip codes 48462 and 48438, holds monthly meetings for stay-at-home moms who would like to connect with other moms in the community. Organized playgroups, kids? adventure days and mom’s nights out. Details: 810-869-5930. Website: ortonvillemomsclub.webs.com?
Dodgeball
The free community gym and dodgeball tournaments at the Victory World Outreach church are moved to every first and third Saturday from 7-10 p.m. During this event kids can play basketball, dodgeball, fooseball, table tennis and board games. It is $1 to enter the dodgeball tournament, which includes the divisions sixth grade and under and seventh grade and up, and the winning team in both division takes home the entrance money. Kids 9 and under must be accompanied by an adult. There will be free food and pop sold for $1. Volunteers and chaperones are needed and appreciated, as well as any food donations.
VFW Ladies Auxiliary
If your son or daughter, husband or wife, mother or father or grandfather or grandmother served in any branch of the armed services in a foreign country you may join the Sherman-Wudarcki-Sutton VFW 582 Ladies Auxiliary. Meetings are from 7:30-9:15 p.m., the third Tuesday of each month. The purpose is to provide assistance to local veterans and fund Michigan children of deceased veterans. Details: Candee Allen 248-627-6623.
Mom-to-Mom sale
From 9 a.m-1 p.m., March 5, Goodrich High School Class of 2012 will host a pre-spring Mom2Mom sale. Tables available for mom’s to sell gently used children’s items and maternity wear. Vendors offering items or services related to children and/or women’s interests are also welcome.Rent an 8? table for $15 each and bring your own rack for $5 each. All larger items (furniture, strollers, large toys, etc.) can be placed in our large item room for the fee of $2 each. Register before Feb.25, contact Sally Dickinson or Kim Keller at 810-591-2251 or email sdickins@goodrich.k12.mi.us or kkeller@goodrich.k12.mi.us.
Pregnancy Loss Support
From 6:30-7:45 p.m., every fourth Wednesday of the month, the Hillside Bible Church, 173 Church St, Ortonville will host a pregnancy loss supprt group. Details: Rhonda Tomei, MA, LPC. 248-431-7918 / 248-627-2513.
Fitness
From 4:10 to 5:10 p.m., Feb.15 though March 8, instructor Jessica Kirk will hold a fitness, nutrition and body image clinic for girls fourth-eighth grades. The clinic will be at the Oakwood Elementary gym, 2839 Oakwood Road, every Tuesday. Cost to sign up is $30 Checks payable to Brandon Community Education, 209 Varsity Drive, Ortonville.
Business dodgeball
From 7-10 p.m., Feb. 19, Victory World Outreach, 10291 Green Road, Goodrich, will host the third Annual Business vs. Business Dodgeball Tournament. Local businesses can form one or more teams of five and for $10 per team they compete to win all the entrance money and the
coveted trophy. One practice night is scheduled for Feb. 5 from 7-10 p.m. Call 810-636-2100 for more information.
Moms club
The MOMS Club of Ortonville, servicing zip codes 48462 and 48438, holds monthly meetings for stay-at-home moms who would like to connect with other moms in the community. Organized playgroups, kids? adventure days and mom’s nights out. Details: 810-869-5930. Website: ortonvillemomsclub.webs.com.
Dodgeball
The free community gym and dodgeball tournaments at the Victory World Outreach church are moved to every first and third Saturday from 7-10 p.m. During this event kids can play basketball, dodgeball, fooseball, table tennis and board games. It is $1 to enter the dodgeball tournament, which includes the divisions sixth grade and under and seventh grade and up, and the winning team in each division takes home the entrance money. Kids 9 and under must be accompanied by an adult. There will be free food and pop sold for $1.
Pregnancy Loss Support
From 6:30-7:45 p.m., every fourth Wednesday of the month, the Hillside Bible Church, 173 Church St, Ortonville will host a pregnancy loss support group. Details: Rhonda Tomei, MA, LPC. 248-431-7918 / 248-627-2513.

Craft sale
From 9 a.m.-4 p.m. today, Jan. 8, the Edna Burton Sr. Center, 345 Ball St., Ortonville will host a craft, treasure and bake sale. Table rental available, for more information or to reserve a table please call Annette at 248-627-6447 or Faye at 248-627-6041.
Winter cheer clinic
From 6-8 p.m. Jan. 13, the Brandon varsity cheeleaders will host a winter cheer clinic in the Brandon High School auxiliary gym, 1025 S. Ortonville Road, Ortonville. The clinic costs $25, including a T-shirt for each child. $10 extra for each additional sibling that signs up. Ages 5-years-old to sixth grade. The clinic participants will cheer at halftime of the girls varsity basketball game at 6:15 p.m., Jan. 21.
Pastie Sale
From 1-4 p.m. on Jan. 14 and from 10 a.m. to noon. on Jan. 15, the Goodrich United Methodist Church, 8071 S. State Road, Goodrich, will host a beef pasties sale. Pre-order by Jan. 13. Call 810-636-2444 or 810-444-1194. The next sale will be March 18 and 19.
Euchre
At 6 p.m (cards begin at 7 p.m.) Jan. 15, 2011, the Goodrich varsity hockey team will host a euchre tournament at the Goodrich Country Club, 10080 Hegel Road, Goodrich. Cash prizes for first, second and third place. Mexican buffet served at intermission.
Details Chrys: 810-636-3833.

Folk Ensemble
From 1-2 p.m., Dec. 4, the Brandon Township Public Libary, 304 South St.,will host the band Folk Ensemble during the library’s 10-year anniversary celebration. Holiday favorites as well as traditional folk music will be performed, and is suitable for all ages. This is a free concert, and registration is not necessary.
Details: 248-627-1461.
Christmas card workshop
From 4:15-5 p.m., Dec. 6, the Brandon Township Public Libary, 304 South St. will host a Christmas card workshop for youth K-4. All materials will be provided, registration is required. Details:248-627-1462 register online at www.brandonlibrary.org, or in person at the Youth Services desk.
Blood Drive
From 7:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Dec. 7, the Red Cross will be in the Goodrich High School auxiliary gym, 8029 S. Gale Road for a blood drive. Details: 810-591-2201.
Holiday choir
At 6:30 p.m., Dec. 7, the Goodrich Middle School and high school will be hosting a holiday choir concert in the auditorium, 8019 S. Gale Road. Details: 810-591-2201.
Fill the Bus
At 11 a.m., Dec. 9, the GAC student councils will be at Goodrich High School, 8019 S. Gale Road for the ‘Fill the Bus? campaign for Toys for Tots. For more information contact Mary Kathryn Turner at mturner@goodrich.12.mi.us.
Craft Show
From 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Dec. 11 there will be a craft show at Goodrich High School, 8029 S. Gale Road. There will be 70 booths that include floral, jewelry, primitives, and wood items. Details: Joe Smetanka 810-658-0440.
Flint Male Chorus
From 1-2:30 p.m. Dec.11, the Brandon Township Public Libary, 304 South St. will host the Flint Male Chorus. This is a free holiday concert and is suitable for all ages.Details: 248-627-1461.
Candlelight service
At. 6 p.m., Dec. 12, Hillside Bible Church, 173 N. Church St., Ortonville will host a candlelight service for those coping with loss this holiday season. Details: 248-627-2513

Santa’s gift shop
From 5-8 p.m., Dec. 2 the Goodrich United Methodist Church, 8071 S. State Road, Goodrich, will host a Santa’s gift shop. Vendors and crafters will have gift items, gift wrapping, kids make your own Christmas gifts at ‘The Kids Kraft Korner,? chili dinner and bake sale. Free admission. Vendors/crafters wanted. Benefit local charities, churches and those in need. Details: 810-845-0696 or email: info@makeadifferencellc.com.
Candlelight service
At 6 p.m., Dec. 12, Hillside Bible Church, 173 N. Church St., Ortonville will host a candlelight service for those coping with a loss this holiday season. Details: 248-627-2513.
Casino/Brenda Lee
At 10 a.m., Dec. 13 a trip to Soaring Eagle Casino/Brenda Lee trip will leave the Edna Burton Center cost $30 per person (this includes the driver tip & Brenda Lee tickets) receive $25 back from casino. Details: 248-627-6447 or Faye at 248-627-6041.
Christmas Memories
At 6 p.m., Dec. 5, Goodrich United Methodist Church, 8071 S. State Road will host Christmas Memories, with the music of Ron Elrod and Grace Baxter. Details: 810-636-2444.
Moms club
The MOMS Club of Ortonville, servicing zip codes 48462 and 48438, holds monthly meetings for stay-at-home moms who would like to connect with other moms in the community. Organized playgroups, kids? adventure days and mom’s nights out. Details: 810-869-5930. Website: ortonvillemomsclub.webs.com.
Dodgeball
The free community gym and dodgeball tournaments at the Victory World Outreach Church are moved to every first and third Saturday from 7-10 p.m. During this event kids can play basketball, dodgeball, foosball, table tennis and board games. It is $1 to enter the dodgeball tournament, which includes the divisions sixth grade and under and seventh grade and up, and the winning team in both division takes home the entrance money. Kids 10 and under must be accompanied by an adult. There will be free food and pop sold for $1. Volunteers and chaperones are needed and appreciated, as well as any food donations.

Teens for Christ
At 7 p.m., Nov. 6, the United Methodist Men will host ‘Worth Everything? at the Goodrich United Methodist Church 8071 S. State Road, Goodrich. The group consists of 70-80 teens that do an inspirational concert and skit program. Details: Frank Hecht, 810-636-7222.
Spaghetti dinner
From 4-7 p.m. on Nov. 11, at the Goodrich United Methodist Church, the Goodrich High School National Honor Society will be sponsoring a spaghetti dinner fundraiser to raise money to buy holiday gifts and necessitites for area families in need.The dinner includes salad, bread, spaghetti, a beverage, and dessert. Adults are $7 and children under 12 are $4. Carry out is available.
Senior citizen dinner
Starting at 4 p.m., Nov. 18 at Brandon Middle School, 609 Ortonville Road, the Brandon School District is hosting the Annual Senior Citizens Thanksgiving Dinner. The event will have entertainment and a traditional Thanksgiving feast prepared by the Brandon School District Food Services Department. Support the event by making a donation for the door prize contest, table accessories, centerpieces, etc. A $1 donation per person is requested to help offset costs of the event. Volunteers are also needed before, during, and after the event to help out in a number of ways. Any and all donations will be gratefully accepted and acknowleged at the dinner and through publications.
If you would like to make a donation please mail to: Brandon Middle School, Senior Citizens Dinner, 609 Ortonville Road, Ortonville MI 48462.
Details: 248-627-1802Thanksgiving potluck
At 5 p.m., Nov. 13, the Edna Burton Center, 435 Ball St., Ortonville will host a Thanksgiving potluck dinner/installation of officers. Details: 248-627-6447.
Casino/Brenda Lee
At 10 a.m., Dec. 13 a trip to Soaring Eagle Casino/Brenda Lee trip will leave the Edna Burton Center cost $30 per person (this includes the driver tip & Brenda Lee tickets). Receive $25 back from the casino. Details: 248-627-6447 or Faye at 248-627-6041.
Battle of the Books
At 7 p.m., Nov. 15, the Brandon Township Library, 304 South St., will host a Battle of the Books. Youth in fifth and sixth grades are invited to put together a team of five and an adult sponsor for this annual event, sponsored by the Friends of Brandon Library. Teams will read six books in three months, and then will compete at the battle April 18. Teams are limited to 10, and you must register and attend the Nov.15 orientation meeting to receive instructions and a set of books. To register your team or for more information, call 248-627-1462 or register online at www.brandonlibrary.org.
Senior Lock-In
At 7 p.m., Nov. 17, the Brandon High School Class of 2011 will host a parent committee meeting for the 2011 Senior Lock-In at Brandon High School, room 137. Details: Lorena Williams and Mary Soave 248-627-1820, ext 1100.
K9 dog fundraiser
On Nov 17, MacPhee’s Restaurant & Pub, 650 South Ortonville Road, will host a dinner to help support Ortonville’s canine officers and their dogs by donating a portion of the proceeds to the K9 Police Dog Fund. Get a chance to meet the officers and their dogs and enter a 50/50 raffle. Details: 810-797 -3648.
Santa’s gift shop
From 5-8 p.m., Dec. 2 the Goodrich United Methodist Church, 8071 South State Road, Goodrich will host a Santa’s gift shop. Vendors and crafters will have gift items, gift wrapping, kids make your own Christmas gifts at ‘The Kids Kraft Korner,? chili dinner and bake sale. Free admission. Vendors/crafters wanted. Benefit local charities, churches and those in need. Details:810-845-0696 or email: info@makeadifferencellc.com.

Harlem Ambassadors Tour
At 7 p.m., today the Harlem Ambassadors will be visiting at Brandon High School, 1025 S. Ortonville Road. The Harlem Ambassadors will features ball-handling tricks and comedy routines. The opponents will be Flint Metro and Oakland Athletic League Coaches along with alumni. The event is hosted by the Ortonville Lions Club to help raise funds for Lions Club charities including the Lions Brandon School District Scholarship program. The Ambassadors feature laughs and deliver a positive message for kids. Admission $5 in advance and $7 at the door. The event will also feature a 50/50 raffle. Individual and corporate sponsorships available for $50 and $75. Details: John Nivelt 248-240-8064, Roy Langolf 248-627-3412.
Stonehouse candy
On Nov. 1 and 2, between 4-6 p.m., trick-or-treaters can bring their unopened Halloween candy to Stonehouse Family Dentistry, 850 Ortonville Road, and they will recieve $5 per pound of candy. The treats will be shipped to our troops overseas so they can enjoy Halloween while away from home. Details: 248-627-9393
Divorce recovery
From 7-9 p.m., Wednesdays through Nov. 3, a Divorce Recovery Workshop will be offered at St. Anne Church, 825 Ortonville Road, Ortonville. The workshop is for men and women of all ages, and all faiths. There is no cost to attend this workshop. Details: Marge, 248-627-8662 or bethanysemi.org.
Harvest Supper
From 4-7 p.m., Nov. 3, Christ Lutheran church, 5245 Hadley Road (south of the village of Hadley) will host a Harvest supper & bake/craft sale. Menu: turkey, sauerkraut with kielbasa, mashed potatoes and gravy, German potato salad, stuffing, squash, salads.
Latchkey
The Brandon latchkey program is now enrolling for the 2010-2011 school year. The program offers care between 6:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Daily activities and crafts are offered, as well as family discounts. Details: 248-627-1859
Moms club
The MOMS Club of Ortonville, servicing zip codes 48462 and 48438, holds monthly meetings for stay-at-home moms who would like to connect with other moms in the community. Organized playgroups, kids? adventure days and mom’s nights out. Details: 810-869-5930. Website: ortonvillemomsclub.webs.com?

Latchkey
The Brandon latchkey program is now enrolling for the 2010-2011 school year. The program offers care between 6:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Daily activities and crafts are offered, as well as family discounts. Details: 248-627-1859.
Moms Club
The MOMS Club of Ortonville, servicing zip codes 48462 and 48438, holds monthly meetings for stay-at-home moms who would like to connect with other moms in the community. Organized playgroups, kids? adventure days and mom’s nights out.
Details: 810-869-5930. Website: ortonvillemomsclub.webs.com.
Golf outing
Check in will be 8 a.m. with a shotgun start at 9 a.m., Sept. 18, at Devil’s Ridge Golf Club, Oxford for the annual golf outing’four person scramble to benfit the Brandon High School Hockey Club. Cost $90/player $360/foursome, 18 holes with cart, longest drive/closest to the pin prizes, hot dog lunch at the turn team skins available, filet and chicken dinner folowing golf Vegas hole, door prizes 50/50 Raffle. Sponsor a hole, and advertise your bussiness. Details:
www.brandonhockey.org or ghunter2452@charter.net or 248-627-2452.
Acrylic Painting
From 1-3 p.m., Sept. 20 the Edna Burton Senior Center, 345 Ball St., Ortonville will host,’Taking the Back Road? an acrylic painting class with artist Steve Wood. The cost is $20, which includes all supplies. Bring paper towels, a plastic plate to mix paints and a water container to wash your brush.Details: 248-627-6447.

Business assistance
From 6-8 p.m., Oct. 12, the Brandon Township Public Library 304 South St., Ortonville in cooperation with the Ortonville Downtown Development Authority will present, ‘Avoiding the 6 Mistakes That Can Destroy Your Business and Your Future’Gary Nustad of Business Killers will discuss ways to avoid and provide solutions to these ‘Business Killers?. This is a free program. Call 248-627-1461 to register, or register online at
www.brandonlibrary.org.

Latchkey
The Brandon latchkey program is now enrolling for the 2010-2011 school year. The program offers care between 6:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Daily activities and crafts are offered, as well as family discounts. Details: 248-627-1859.
Moms Club
The MOMS Club of Ortonville, servicing zip codes 48462 and 48438, holds monthly meetings for stay-at-home moms who would like to connect with other moms in the community. Organized playgroups, kids? adventure days and moms? nights out. Details: 810-869-5930. Website: ortonvillemomsclub.webs.com.
Chamber meeting
From 5:30-8 p.m. on Sept 14, the Ortonville Chamber of Commerce will host a mixer at the Village Pub, 411 Mill St., Ortonville. The event will cost $15 with RSVP by Sept. 10 or $20 at the door. A great chance to network with local businesses. There will be dinner and entertainment on the patio, along with drink specials, prizes and more. Bring a door prize for a chance to highlight your business. RSVP to the Ortonville Chamber at 248-627-8079.
Beginning soccer
From 6- 7 p.m.,Tuesdays and Thursdays: Sept. 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30, Oct. 5, 7, Brandon Township Community Park coed program introduces youngsters 3-6 years old to team sports and basic recreational soccer fundamentals. Eight sessions include instruction, drills and scrimmages to prepare youngsters for the next level. Bring a #3 soccer ball and full bottle of water to each session. Shin guards are required for participation in this program. Cost is $50 per child (includes a team T-shirt). Registration deadline Sept. 9.Details brandontownship.us.
OCEF sale
At 9 a.m., Sept. 13, clean and reusable items will be accepted at St. Anne Church, 825 Ortonville Road for the Ortonville Community Emergency Fund (OCEF) to benefit the local food pantry. Books, clothing, toys collectibles, household goods, tools, sporting goods and other items are needed. No large appliances, mattresses, used building supplies or items in need of repair. Tax receipts available. 248-625-9110 or 248-620-0176.
Beef pastie sale
Place orders by Sept. 16 for the beef pastie sale at the Goodrich United Methodist Church, 8071 S. State Road. Call 810- 636-2444
Pick-up times for pasties are 1-4 p.m. Sept. 17 and 10-noon, Sept. 18. Details: Bob Rogers, 810-658-6786.
Golf outing
Check in will be 8 a.m. with a shotgun start at 9 a.m., Sept. 18, at Devil’s Ridge Golf Club, Oxford for the annual golf outing’four-person scramble to benefit the Brandon High School Hockey Club. Cost is $90/player $360/foursome, 18 holes with cart, longest drive/closest to the pin prizes, hot dog lunch at the turn team skins available, filet and chicken dinner folowing golf, Vegas hole, door prizes, 50/50 raffle. Sponsor a hole, and advertise your business. Details: www.brandonhockey.org or ghunter2452@charter.net or 248-627-2452.
Dodgeball
The free community gym and dodgeball tournaments at the Victory World Outreach Church are moved to every first and third Saturday of the month from 7-10 p.m. The kick off date is Sept. 18. During these events, kids can play basketball, dodgeball, foosball, table tennis and board games. It is $1 to enter the dodgeball tournament, which includes the divisions sixth grade and under and seventh grade and up, and the winning team in both divisions takes home the entrance money. Kids 10 and under must be accompanied by an adult. There will be free food and pop sold for $1. Volunteers and chaperones are needed and appreciated, as well as any food donations.
Wojo’s Walkers
From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sept 25-26 the Wojo’s Walkers will be hosting a community yard sale at Wojo’s Greenhouse 2570 Oakwood Road. All proceeds will benefit the American Cancer Society and the Ortonville Crop Walk. Yard sale donations are accepted at Wojo’s Greenhouse daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m.. No clothing please. Spaces will be available to rent for $15 each. Details: 248-627-6498.
Chamber golf
At noon, Oct. 1 at the Davison Country Club, the Last Chance Golf Scramble will be held. The sign-up fee is $75 per person if received by Sept. 15, otherwise the fee is $85 per person. Business teams can sign up with four players and a chance to sponsor a hole for $350. To sign up as a corporate sponsor, the fee is $500 and includes the business team of four players, a free ad on the chamber website for a month and promotion at the golf event. Individuals may also sponsor a hole for a fee of $100. Dinner will be held at 6 p.m. and is welcome to non-golfers for $40 per person. Prizes will be awarded for longest drive for men and womens and three closest-to-the-pin holes. Details: 248-625-5222.
Crop Walk
Registration will begin at 1 p.m. and the walk will begin at 2 p.m., Oct. 3 for the CROP Walk, at the Ortonville United Methodist Church, 93 N. Church St., Ortonville. Details: Kristen Danikolas, 248-627-6423.
Divorce recovery
From 7-9 p.m., Wednesdays from Sept. 29 through Nov. 3, a Divorce Recovery Workshop will be offered at St. Anne Church, 825 Ortonville Road, Ortonville. The workshop is for men and women of all ages, and all faiths. There is no cost to attend this workshop. Details: Marge 248-627-8662 or bethanysemi.org.

Theme parks
Theme park discount tickets are available at the Brandon Township Parks and Recreation from 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.during non-holiday weekdays. Tickets to Cedar Point, the Detroit Zoo, Michigan Adventure, Oakland County Waterford Wave and Red Oaks Water Park are available. Details: brandontownships\.us or 248-627-4640.
Golf lessons
Brandon Township Parks and Recreation offers instructional golf lessons to golfers 7 years and older from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., July 12 to Aug. 2 at the Goodrich Country Club, 10080 Hegel Road, Goodrich. Pro golfer Steve Carson will be instructing the students. The cost is $60 per player or $160 per family. Non-residents add $10 per player. Details: brandontownship.us or 248-627-4640.
Folk Ensemble
From noon to 1:30 p.m., each Thursday folk ensemble practice will be conducted at the Old Town Hall, 486 Mill St. All folk instrument players are welcome to join the group. Details: 248-627-7445.
Moms club
A once-a-month meeting for stay-at-home moms who want to meet other moms in the area will meet at the Lake Louise Church of the Nazarene. Organized playgroups, kids? adventure days, monthly mom’s night out. Details: 248-627-8912.
or:ortonvillemomsclub.googlepages.com.
Facebook
The Brandon School District has launched a new tool to keep parents, families, and the community updated on exciting events and happenings in the district. They are now on Facebook. Check out the Brandon School District Facebook page to see and learn of the many activities involving our students, staff, athletes, technology, and more. You will also learn about upcoming events and find coverage of activities that have already taken place. The district is constantly adding information to the Facebook page so become a ‘fan? and check frequently to stay on top of all the latest Brandon School District news. Details: 248-627-1800, ext. 1002.
BEES
The BEES program is a preschool program in the Brandon School District designed for children from birth to 5-years-old with developmental delays. The program is free and assists children who display a delay in one or more developmental areas. It meets throughout the school year to help children with delays in areas such as speech and language skills, motor skills, social skills and cognitive skills.
Details: 248-627-1800, ext. 1729.
Golf outing
At 1 p.m., July 26 the Great Blue Heron Open benefit scramble golf tournament will tee off at Davison Country Club, 9512 Lippincott Blvd., Davison. All proceeds will benefit the North Oakland Headwaters Land Conservancy (NOHLC). The $95 fee per golfer includes 18 holes of golf with cart, grilled steak dinner, cash prizes for top three low gross teams, putting contest, closest to the pin, longest drive, and door prizes. Sponsorships are still available as the tournament nears.
Visit www.nohlc.org or call 248-846-6547.

Tractor show
From 10 a.m.-3 p.m., June 13, Wojo’s Greenhouse, 2570 Oakwood Road, Ortonville will host antique tractors and engines of Yesteryears Tractor Club. Refeshments will be provided by the American Cancer Society. Details: 248-627-6498.
Fit Chick
From 5-7:30 p.m., June 22-24 at the H.T. Burt Lifelong Learning Center, Brandon Community Education will host a two-day workshop on fitness, nutrition and ways to strengthen body image. Cost: $24 per person. Details: 248-627-1872.
Fit Chick on the ball
From 7:30-8:30 p.m., June 24 at the H.T. Burt Lifelong Learning Center, Brandon Community Education will host a session designed to be shared with an adult or friend, teaching a number of exercises to challenge and strengthen abdominal muscles. Ball needed. Cost: $8 per person. Details: 248-627-1872.
Kids cheer
From 10 a.m.-2 p.m., June 21 BHS varsity cheer coach will host kids cheer stunt and tumble camp at the BHS auxiliary gym. Girls from 5-years-old through entering sixth grade are welcome to attend. Cost: $25, and $10 for each additional sibling. Details: 248-627-1820. ext. 1255.
Theme parks
From 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m Brandon Township Parks & Recreation offers theme park discount tickets available during non-holiday weekdays. Tickets to Cedar Point, the Detroit Zoo, Michigan Adventure, Oakland County Waterford Wave and Red Oaks Water Park are available. Details: brandontownships\.us or 248-627-4640

Friends of Brandon Library
From 6-9 p.m., May 25 the Friends of Brandon Library will meet at the library, 304 South St. New members are always welcome. Details 248-627-1460.
Woman’s Club
At 1 p.m., May 27, The Ortonville Woman’s Club will meet at the Edna Burton Senior Center, 345 Ball St, Ortonville.The program will be a presentation by Wojo’s Greenhouse. Cleaning supplies will be collected for OCEF. Details: Joyce at 248-627-4384.
Preschool summer camps
The registration deadline is June 1 for preschool summer camp at H.T.Burt Lifelong Learning Center, 209 Varsity Dr. The three sessions, for potty-trained youth ages 3-5, ends with a field trip. Cost, $60 per two-week session, or $165 for all three sessions. Contact 248-627-1870.
CreekFest
Vendors, artists and farmers are needed on June 5 as the Ortonville DDA will host CreekFest in downtown Ortonville. In its seventh season, with the previous years averaging more than 800 people, the one-day event starts at 9 a.m. with the Ortonville United Methodist Church Men hosting a pancake breakfast buffet and ends at 4 p.m. after the voting for the CreekFest Critter Decorating Contest. Details:Molly Lalone at director@downtownortonville.org, or 248-627-8070.
Beets, Beats & Eats
From 6 p.m.- 9 p.m. on Friday nights starting June 18 until Sept. 3 is the fifth season of Beets, Beats & Eats farmers market at Crossman Park (weather permitting). Local vendors, artists and farmers are invited to be a part of it. Details: Molly Lalone at director@downtownortonville.org, or 248-627-8070.
BEES
The BEES (Brandon Early Education Support) program is available to provide support to families and their children from birth to age 5 who are developing slowly in one or more developmental areas. These areas include: social, fine and gross motor, cognitive, adaptive, and language skills. BEES? developmental assessments and programming are available in the Brandon School District. Evaluations for the fall will begin at the end of May. Details: 248-627-1800 ext. 1729 Developmental screening for children from birth to age 2, call Early On Referral Line at 248-209-2084.

Earth Day film series
From 1:30-3:30 p.m., Jan. 10 and 24, the Brandon Township Public Library, 304 South St., Ortonville, will host a series of films that celebrate earth. The first movie (Jan. 10) , ‘Home,? captures the earth’s most amazing landscapes, showing its beauty and acknowledging its vulnerability to climate change. The second movie (Jan.24), ‘Age of Stupid,? is a drama/documentary that focuses on a man living alone in the devastated world of 2055.Details: 248-627-1471 or email: bfahlquist@brandonlibrary.org
Hoop shoot
On Jan. 16, the Brandon Township Parks & Recreation, along with the Ortonville Rotary Club, will host the inaugural 2010 iHoops Skills Challenge Free Hoop Shoot for boys and girls ages 9 to 14. The event is set for the Brandon Middle School Gymnasium. Details: 248-627-4640.
Small business workshops
The Brandon Township Public Library will host a three part series of small business workshops, beginning Jan. 17 at the Brandon Library 304 South St., Ortonville. There is no cost to attend these workshops, but registration is required. You may register in person at the library, by calling 248-627-1461, or register online at www.brandonlibrary.org.
Euchre Tournament
At 4 p.m., Feb. 7, the Goodrich High School Class of 2011 will host a Euchre Tournament Fundraiser at Cranberries Cafe, 10250 Hegel Road, Goodrich. Details: 810-591-2251.
Beef pasties
Orders for beef pasties are now taken at the Goodrich United Methodist Church, 8071 South State Road. Details: 810-636-2444. Pastie orders will be available at the church for pick-up on Jan.15 from 1-4 p.m. and Saturday Jan.16 from 10 a.m. to noon. Details: 810-516-5015 bobandshar@chartermi.net

Lake Louise
At 7 p.m., Aug. 4, the Lake Louise Homeowner’s Association annual meeting will be held at the Old Town Hall, 486 Mill St., Ortonville. Be represented. Be informed. Dwight Woodbridge (Pres.) 248-627-6328 Kevin Travis (Sec.) 248-627-7332.
Diabetic Challenges
At 1 p.m., Aug. 3, the Edna Burton Senior Center, 345 Ball St. will host the Diabetic Challenges and Solutions program, presented by a certified diabetes educator. Group size is limited to 20 attendees. Details: (877) 532-4545.
Armageddon Battle
From 9 a.m-5 p.m., Aug. 8 the Brandon/Groveland youth gaming group will host a 40K Armageddon Battle at the Ortonville United Methodist Church, 93 Church St. Entrance fee is $15 and includes lunch. Details: Kris at 248-969-2522 or email balrogbuddy625@aol.com
Tigers vs. Twins
Brandon Township Parks and Recreation has purchased 15 tickets for the Tigers vs. Twins game, 7:05 p.m. on Aug. 8. Details: 248-627-4640.
VBS
From 6-8:30 p.m., Aug. 10-14, the Ortonville United Methodist Church will host, ‘Gadget’s Garage? VBS. Details 248-627-3125
Angel Food Ministries
The August menu is now available for Angel Food Ministries at the Goodrich United Methodist Church. Everyone is welcome to place an order on this program. August orders are now being taken at the church 8071 S. State Road., Goodrich on Wednesday evening from 5-6 p.m and Sunday at 1:15 pm. Last day to order for this month is Aug. 16. Order pick-up day is Aug. 29 from 10-11:30 a.m. Copies of the current menu are available at the church or online at www.goodrichumc.org. Details: Julie Kaminski at 810-636-2908.
Golf scramble
At 8 a.m., Aug. 22, the 10th annual Brandon Township Parks and Recreation Golf Scramble will begin at the Goodrich Country Club. Cost is $75 per player and $300 per team of four. Pre-registrations at 395 Mill St.,Ortonville.Registration www.brandontownship.us. Details: 248-627-4640.

Mother’s Day flower sale
From 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., May 9, Bridgewood Church’s Women’s Life Group, 6765 Rattalee Lake Road, will host a flower sale to help support the Ortonville Relay for Life.

Rummage/bake sale
From 9 a.m.-8 p.m., May 14, , and 9 a.m.-3 p.m.,May 15, the Goodrich United Methodist Church 8071 State Road. (M-15) will host its semi-annual rummage sale. A bake sale will be featured on Thursday. Proceeds will go toward missions.

BEES
The BEES program in the Brandon School District is for children from birth to 5-years-old with developmental delays. Evaluations for the 2009-10 school year will begin in May. Details: 248-627-1800, ext. 1437.

Basketball fundraiser
From 9 a.m.-3p.m., May 16 and 10 a.m.-2 p.m., May 17, the Goodrich basketball program is hosting a community garage sale at the Goodrich High School gymnasium. Items may be dropped off at the pole barn near the tennis courts of the high school from 4-7 p.m., April 26 and from 4-7 p.m., May 3. Details: Stacey Barns 313-585-8674 or Patty Shiflett 810-516-5565.

Cub Scout, dogsleds
Cub Scout Pack 340 is hosting a snowshoe hike and winter activities from 2 – 4:15 p.m., Feb. 7 at Independence Oaks County Park. Joe Gutowski and his team of sled dogs will be on hand for the hike. Activities scheduled for this outing include: nature/showshoeing talk, snowshoeing, animal tracking, t-shirt printing, dog sled presentation, and a campfire. Details: 810-797-6088.

Meet the Lincolns
Fred and Bonnie Priebe will put on a reenactment of the marriage of the Lincolns from 1-2 p.m. Feb. 21 at the Brandon Library. The reenactment will be part of the Lincoln Bicentennial Celebration. The Priebes have entertained audiences across the nation. Registration is required. Details: 248-627-1461.

Dodgeball
From 8-10:30 p.m., Feb. 20 at Victory World Outreach Center there will be a Business vs. Business dodgeball tournament. Practice night will 8-10:30 p.m., Feb. 5. Teams must have five people to compete and pay a $5 fee for the team cost.Details: 810-636-2100

School board election
Goodrich-The deadline to file petitions for the Goodrich Area Schools Board of Education elections is 4 p.m., Feb.10 with the Genesee County clerk/election coordinator’s office, 900 S. Saginaw St., Flint. The election is May 5. There are two seats available, both four-year terms, expiring June 30. Those who wish to be on the ballot can file a petition (with a minimum of six signatures) or pay a $100 fee. Details: 810-591-2201.

Cub scout pack
From 6- 8 p.m., Nov. 21, the Oaktree Elementary School, Cub Scout pack 340 of Goodrich is hosting a space derby. The miniature propeller-driven rockets are provided to the scouts in kit form. The scouts then carve and assemble the rockets and personalize them by adding fins and painting designs. Details: 810-584-0204.
Chess Club
From 5-8 p.m., Nov. 21, the Goodrich High School Chess Club is hosting an all- you-can-eat pancake dinner in the high school cafeteria. The food and entertainment will be provided by Chriscakes, the flipping pancake man as seen on the Food Network. Cost: $7 and free for those 4- years-old and younger. Details: 810-584-0190.
Auditions: Titanic
On Nov. 24-25, Brandon High School will be conducting auditions for the musical Titanic for grades 4th-12th. The play will be the last week of February. Sign up in the music hallway at the school. Details: Dr. Sebetic.
Christmas barn service
From 3-5 p.m., Dec. 7, the Mount Bethel United Methodist Church will hold their annual barn service at the Scramlin Farms 3620 Jossman Road, Holly. The Christmas service will be in the feed barn adjacent the old barn. Details: 248-627-6700.
Scrapbooking
Learn about scrapbooking at 10 a.m., Dec. 8, at the Edna Burton Senior Center, 345 Ball St., Ortonville. Students will make a small booklet. Cost is $5. Please bring scissors to class. Sign up at the senior center or call 248-627-6678.
Free movie
A free showing of ‘A Dennis the Menace Christmas? is planned for 10 a.m., Dec. 12 at the Edna Burton Senior Center, 345 Ball St., Ortonville. The holiday tale features the popular cartoon characher and his annoyed neighbor, Mr. Wilson.
Fleece blanket
Learn to make a tie fleece blanket at 10 a.m., Dec. 15, at the Edna Burton Senior Center, 345 Ball St., Ortonville. Cost is $3. No sewing required. A supply list of what to bring to the class is posted on the bulletin board at the senior center, where residents can also register.
Details: 248-627-6678.

Brandon Co-op Preschool
A non-profit educational and developmental program for young children, Brandon Co-op Preschool, 18 South St., Ortonville, is currently taking enrollments for children 3-, 4- and 5-years-old. Details: 810-627-9374.

Join Cub Scouting
Designed for boys ages 7 to 10, a sign-up night will be at 7 p.m.on September 12, at Oaktree Elementary School, 7500 S. Gale Road. Details: 810-584-0204.

B.E.E.S. preschool program
The Brandon School District is offering a free program for children from birth to 5-years-old with developmental delays. Areas of delay include speech, language skills, motor skills, social skills and cognitive skills. Evaluations for the 2008-09 school year will begin in August. Details: 248-627-1800, ext.1437.

Brandon School-Age Childcare
Now enrolling for fall. Offering kindercare and before and after school care. Open 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Visit our new location at H.T. Burt Elementary School, 209 Varsity Dr., Ortonville. Enroll before Sept. 3 and save $5 off registration. Details: 248-627-1859.

Schools of Choice
Goodrich Area Schools Board of Education voted to allow an additional 22 ‘Schools of Choice? students for the 2008/09 school year. Applications are available at the office of the Superintendent, 8029 South Gale Road. Details: 810-591-2201.

Goodrich soccer
Goodrich Community Education is taking sign-ups now for soccer that will start in September. Details: 810-636-9988.

Library events
Happy half hour
For 2- and 3-year-olds with a parent or caregiver, enjoy stories, songs, simple crafts and band instruments on Mondays from 10:30 to 11 a..m. – Brandon Township Public Library, 304 South Street, Ortonville. Details: 248-627-1471.

PJ storytime
For children ages birth to 6-years-old with a parent or caregiver. Bring a pillow, favorite stuffed animal and wear your pajamas for stories, crafts and songs on Mondays, 7 to 7:30 p.m.

Preschool story hour
For children ages 3-and-a-half to 5-years-old on Mondays and Tuesdays, 11:15 a.m.. to noon, Thursdays, 10 to 10:45 a.m.

Creepy crawlers club
A new club for children 4- to 8-years-old on Tuesdays from 1 to 1:45 p.m. to enjoy crafts, games and stories related to bugs and other creepy, crawly critters.

Teen fantasy football draft
Teens between the ages of 13 and 18 will draft and manage a fantasy NFL team all the way to the championship. From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.on September 6, bring a sack lunch and register.

Edna Burton Senior Center
Evening linedance lessons from 6:30 to 8 p.m. every Tuesday evening at the Edna Burton Senior Center, 345 Ball St., Ortonville. Open to the public of all ages. Details: 248-627-6678.
Quilt batting – Learn how to put batting on the back of your quilt at 1 p.m. on August 25. Students should bring lots of small safety pins, needle and thread.
Visiting Eye Doctor – Thorough eye exams will be given at 10 a.m. on September 2.
Calligraphy – A free class on doing caligraphy at 1 p.m. on September 8.
Caribbean Cruise – The Michigan Association of Senior Centers is offering a seven day Eastern Caribbean Cruise on March 7 – 14, 2009. Deposits are due by September 12, 2008.

Swim practice to start
The Brandon High School girls? swim practice will start at 6:45 a.m. on Aug. 11 behind Brandon Middle School parking lot. Bring bathing suit, tennis shoes and workout clothes.
Details: 248-627-1127.
‘Bees? preschool program
The Brandon School District is offering a free program for children from birth to 5-years-old with developmental delays. Areas of delay include speech, language skills, motor skills, social skills and cognitive skills. Evaluations for the 2008-09 school year will begin in August.
Details: 248-627-1800; Ext: 1437
Schools of Choice
Goodrich Area Schools Board of Education voted to allow an additional 22 ‘Schools of Choice? students for the 2008-09 school year.
Applications are available at the office of the Superintendent, 8029 South Gale Road, Goodrich.
Details: 810-591-2201.
Goodrich soccer
Goodrich Community Education is taking sign-ups now for soccer that will start in September.Details: 810-636-9988.
Family carnival
A carnival with an island and pirate theme will be from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Aug. 23 at Hillside Bible Church, 1580 Ortonville Road.
Games, food, pony rides, bounce houses, games and prizes. Everything is free. Dress up like a pirate to win a Nintendo Wii. Details: 248-627-2513.
Red Cross blood drive
From 2 to 8 p.m. on Sept. 11, at the Brandon Township Public Library, 304 South Street, Ortonville.
Donors must be at least 17-years-old, weigh at least 110 pounds and not have donated blood after July 16 to be eligible to donate. Details: 248-627-1471.
Parks and Recreation
Tennis instruction. Ages 4-to 7-years-old from 4:55 to 5:30 p.m., Aug. 18 -2. The cost is $49.
Ages 8-to 17-years-old from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Aug. 18-21, costing $98.
Ages 16 and up will have a two-day crash course from 7:30 to 9 p.m. on Aug. 18 and 20.
For more information about flag football, soccer camp and instructional golf, log on to Brandontownship.us
Details: 248-627-4640.
Library events
Happy half hour. For 2 and 3-year olds with a parent or caregiver, enjoy stories, songs, simple crafts and band instruments on Mondays from 10:30 to 11 a..m. at Brandon Township Public Library, 304 South St., Ortonville. Details: 248-627-1471.PJ storytime. For children ages birth to 6 years-old with a parent or caregiver. Bring a pillow, favorite stuffed animal and wear your pajamas for stories, crafts and songs on Mondays, 7 to 7:30 p.m.Preschool story hour. For children ages 3-and-a-half to 5-years-old on Mondays and Tuesdays, 11:15 a.m.. to 12: noon, Thursdays, 10 to 10:45 a.m.Creepy crawlers club. A new club for children 4-to-8 years-old on Tuesdays from 1 to 1:45 p.m. to enjoy crafts, games and stories related to bugs and other creepy crawly critters.Lap sit. Summer reading program for children birth through 3-and-a-half-years-old, enjoy stories, songs, simple crafts and band instruments. Mondays, 9:45-10:15 a.m., Tuesday, 9:45-10:15 a.m. and 10:30-11 a.m., Wednesdays, 9:45-10:15 a.m., Fridays, 10-10:30 a.m., Saturdays, 10-10:30 a.m.Teen fantasy football draft. Teens between the ages of 13 and 18 will draft and manage a fantasy NFL team all the way to the championship. From 11 a..m. to 2 p.m.on Sept. 6, bring a sack lunch and register.
Edna Burton Senior Center
Evening linedance lessons. From 6:30 to 8 p.m. every Tuesday evening at the Edna Burton Senior Center, 345 Ball St., Ortonville. Open to the public of all ages. Details: 248-627-6447.Animal trapper. At 10:30 a.m. on Aug. 15. Learn how to get rid of pesky pests on your property. Trapper Richard Smith will present humane aninmal removal, clean-up and prevention information.Acrylic painting. From 1 to 3 p.m. on Aug. 18. Artist Steve Wod will teach to the theme, ‘Mum’s the Word.?