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Story teller?
The Brandon Township Library will present “Miz Rosie,” who will present a series of stories that explore the ethnic and cultural diversity of our country.
The event will be from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 20.
Call (248) 627-1461 to register.

Alzheimer’s workshop?
A representative from the Alzheimer’s Association will conduct a free caregiver workshop from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 21 at the Brandon Senior Center.
Participants will learn how to tell if it’s normal aging or Alzheimer’s, how to respond to the needs of someone with dementia, etc.
Call Wilma at (248) 627-6447 to register for this free event.

Blood drive?
The American Red Cross will conduct a blood collection drive from 1 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 21 at the St. Mark’s Parish Center, 7296 Gale Road, Atlas Township.
Everyone who comes in to donate will be entered in a drawing for a gift certificate for one month’s free membership at Total Body Fitness, donated by Crystal Sirignano.
Call (248) 627-1461 for details or to register.

Cancer support?
The Ortonville Cancer Support Group will meet at the Brandon Township Library at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 21. The purpose of the group is to provide support for cancer survivors and their families and friends.
Those with ideas for topics to discuss or speakers who would benefit the group should bring these ideas to the meeting.

Women’s club?
The Ortonville Women’s Club will meet at 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 23 at the Brandon Senior Center.
Lynda Jacobs will conduct a genealogy discussion.

Youth coalition?
The Brandon Youth Coalition, which connects community organizations that help the youth of Brandon, will meet at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 23 in the parish hall of St. Anne’s Catholic Church.
District Judge Dana Fortinberry will speak about creating a peer mediation process in secondary schools.
For more information about the coalition, call Lynne Huff at (248) 627-3969. For more information about the peer mediation program, call Lisa Fockler of the Oakland County Department of Human Services at (248) 858-5325.

Water carnival?
The Brandon Aquatic and Fitness Center will celebrate winter with a water carnival from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 24.
There will be midway games, a cake walk and cotton candy and pizza available for purchase.
Cost is $4 for adults, $3 for children age 12 and younger). Call (248) 627-1816 for more information.

Chill Friday?
The Brandon Library will present a program for children in fifth grade and older at 2:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 24. The staff will show a movie and serve popcorn. No registration is necessary.

Children’s crusade?
Goodrich Assembly of God will host Eddie & Company, one of the few full-time traveling ministries in the United States, for a series of meetings Sunday, Jan. 26 through Wednesday, Jan. 29.
The event will include presentations of the Gospel with young children in mind and fun encounters complete with puppets, clowns, games and more.
Presentations will be at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday and 6:30 p.m. Monday through Wednesday.
See the church map in The Citizen church directory or call (810) 636-2182 for more information.

Support group?
A support group is forming for those contemplating or going through divorce and those recently divorced.
For more details, call (248) 909-7393.

Drawing still life?
The Brandon Township Library will present art instructor Portia Mahoney, who will share the basics of drawing several objects together as a composition.
The event will be from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 27.
Call (248) 627-1461 for details or to register.

Friends of the library?
The Friends of the Brandon Township Library will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 28 in the library community room.
Call Ellen at (248) 627-5541 for more information.

Legal aid?
A lawyer from Legal Aid will be at the Brandon Senior Center at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 29 to answer questions.
Those wishing to stay for lunch should call (248) 627-6447 the day before to make reservations.

Mystery book club?
The Brandon Township Library will continue the club with a discussion of “Miss Zukas and the Library Murders” by Jo Dereske at 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 30.
Call (248) 627-1461 for details or to register.

Country jamboree?
A Country Jamboree is scheduled from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. the first Saturday of each month in the Hadley Town Hall, 3551 S. Hadley Road.
Sponsored by the Hadley Chamber of Commerce, the event features dancing, open mike, live music and raffles.

Support group?
A support group for grandparents raising grandchildren meets from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. the first Sunday of each month at Victory World Outreach Center on Green Road. For more details, call (248) 627-6146.

Library trustees?
The Brandon Township Public Library Board of Trustees conducts their regular board meetings at 6 p.m. the third Thursday of each month in the conference room at the library, 304 South St.

Book discussion?
The Goodrich Library will offer a group discussion of “A Gesture Life” by Chang-Rae Lee at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 11.
The library is located at 10237 Hegel Road in downtown Goodrich. For more information, call (810) 636-2489.

Army recruiter?
The Sherman-Wudarcki-Sutton Post 582 of Veterans of Foreign Wars will host a guest speaker, Staff Sgt. Boaze of the U.S. Army.
This will take place at the Old Town Hall in Ortonville at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 19.

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Equestrian fund-raiser…
The Brandon Equestrian team is hosting a fund-raiser on Sept. 8 at Mesquite Creek in Clarkston. A portion of the dinner proceeds go directly to the team. Contact the restaurant for more details.

Euchre night…
St. Anne Church in Ortonville is having a night of Euchre on Saturday, at 7 p.m. Games begin at 7:30 p.m. for $5. Call (248) 627-2908.

Join halftime…
The Third Annual Girls Dance Clinic will perform at Brandon Varsity Soccer game during halftime. Join them on Sept. 13 from 10-2 p.m. in the Brandon High School Gym. Learn a Disney dance that will be performed at the game on Sept. 17. Girls ages 4-14 are welcome. Cost is $25, payable at the door. Call the High School for details.

Shopping spree…
Seniors from the Brandon Senior Center will have a chance to shop at Walmart on Sept. 9 at 10:30 a.m. Call (248) 627-6447 for details.

Waste collection…
The Household Hazardous Waste Collection will be Sept. 13 from 9-3 p.m for Commerce Township. Call (248) 858-5656 for details.

Horseshow and fair…
The O.A.T.S program will be hosting its Sixth Annual Mane Event Horseshow and Fair on Sept. 14, starting at 8:30 a.m. Breakfast and lunch will be available throughout the day, along with games, prizes, and much more. Parking is a $2 donation. Call (248)620-1775.Perennial exchange…
The Goodrich Garden Club is hosting its Fall exchange on Sept. 9 at 6 p.m. at the Reid Elementary Playground. This is a one for one exchange, label and pot each plant separately. Call Kathy Adair at (810) 636-4011.

Rummage sale…
The Order of the Eastern Stars is having a rummage and bake sale on Sept. 11 and 12. Doors open at 9 a.m. at the Ortonville Masonic Temple, 21 South St. in Ortonville.

Pastie sale…
The Goodrich United Methodist Church is hosting a beef pastie sale on Sept. 19 from 1-4 p.m. and Sept. 20 from 10- noon. Call Ken Nylander at (810) 695-7469.ft show…
Spaces are left for the 11th Annual Goodrich Country Craft bazaar sponsored by the Goodrich High School Class of 2005. The bazaar will be at the the Goodrich Middle School, 7500 S. Gale Road on Sept. 20 from 10-4 p.m.n Local Libraries…
• The Goodrich Library is located at 10237 Hegel Road in the village of Goodrich. (810) 636-2489.
• The Brandon Township Library is located at 304 South St. in Brandon Township. (248)627-1461.

• Reading club…
The Brandon Library is hosting a popular book club on Sept. 12 from 10-11 a.m. This month’s selection is “The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency, by Alexander McCall Smith. Call (248) 627-1461.

• Books and Pizza…
The Brandon Library, continues the popular reading club for ages 12-18 with “1984” by George Orwell. Stop at the adult register desk to register.• Six weeks of fun…
The Goodrich Library is hosting “Storytime with Miss Carol,” starting Sept. 25 through Oct. 30 at 11 a.m. each Thursday fro pre-schoolers only. Parents must pre-register their children prior to the start date.

GET ON THE BOARD…The Citizen will publish announcements of nonprofit, local community events on a space-available basis. We cannot guarantee when or how many times an event can be announced free of charge.
Announcements may be dropped off at The Citizen office at 12 South St. in downtown Ortonville; mailed to PO Box 595, Ortonville 48462; or sent to the editor via e-mail to shermanpub@aol.com.

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Annual chili dinner…
The Goodrich High School Class of 2006 invites the community to our Annual Homecoming Chili Supper. Help support the sophomore class on Sept. 26 from 5-7 p.m.at the Goodrich High School cafeteria. Call (810) 636-4321 for details.
Awesome seats…
The Goodrich High School Class of 2006 invites the community to participate in the Homecoming Football Game side line seating raffle. The winner will receive seating for four on the fields’s 15 yard line, blanket , beverages and snacks. Tickets may be purchased at the gate on game night, Sept. 26. Call (810) 636-4321 for details.
Woman’s Club…
The Ortonville Woman’s Club will be having their first meeting of the year on Sept. 25. Officers will be hostessing, books will be handed out and reviewed, phone tree set up. Call Sabra at (248) 627-8081.
Rummage sale…
Cub Scout Pack 531 will be holding a rummage sale downtown Ortonville during Septemberfest on Sept. 27 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on the Ortonville United Methodist Church lawn at 93 Church St.
How’s your child doing?…
On Sept. 29 from 6-8:30 p.m. and Oct.1 from noon-2:45 and 6-8:30 p.m. parent teacher conferences will be held. Progress reports will also be distributed. Call (248) 627-1820 for more details.
Sales Extravaganza…
Oaktree Elementary is hosting The Direct Sales Extravaganza on Oct. 4 from 9-2 p.m. Admission is free and includes representation from Longaberger baskets, Partylite, Tupperware, The Pampered Chef, Home by Design, Creative Memories, Usborne Books, Mary Kay and Discovery Toys just to name a few. A drawing will also be held, you do not need to be present.
• The Goodrich Library is located at 10237 Hegel Road in the village of Goodrich. (810) 636-2489.
• The Brandon Township Library is located at 304 South St. in Brandon Township. (248)627-1461.
• Internet for seniors…
The Brandon Library presents a series of three classes to introduce you to the world of the Internet and e-mail. Students must register for all classes. Call (248) 627-1461.
Open gym is back…
Every first and third Fridays September 2003-may 2004, Victory World Outreach welcomes kids of all ages to enjoy fun activites from 7:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m. Call (810) 636-2100 for details.
Aerospace Club…
Contact Joel Davis if you’re intersted in belonging to the new Oakland County 4-H Aerospace Club. You don’t have to be a 4-H member. Call (248) 627-3650 for details and meeting times.
Goodrich Community Education…
Fall Enrichment registration is now well under way. Classes will be starting soon, so be sure to get your registration in now, or some great classes will be cancelled. Call the office at (810) 591-5201.
• Angels among us-Part II…
The Brandon Library will host author and speaker Thomas Bruno on Sept.29, 7-9 p.m. He will present part two of this popular and fascinating series on angels. Call (248) 627-1461.
• Six weeks of fun…
The Goodrich Library is hosting “Storytime with Miss Carol,” starting Sept. 25 through Oct. 30 at 11 a.m. each Thursday fro pre-schoolers only. Parents must pre-register their children prior to the start date.
Old computers needed…
The Brandon Senior Center needs old computers donated with a telephone-line modem. These would be shaped up and given to seniors to take home. Contact Fred Howard at (248) 627-3111.
Acoustic Jam…
The Ortonville Community Historical Society welcomes Folk with Shades of Blue bluegraas and blues open jam at the corner of Mill and Church St. starting the first Friday in Sept. It will be the same time, same place each month. Call Margaret Heller for details at (248) 877-0396.
Ladies Low Tea…
On Oct. 4 at Oaktree Elementary from 10-noon, gather at the school for tea and enjoy muffins, dramatic impersonation, Goodrich Fifth grade choir and pianist. Cost is $6 per person. Call Angie Foster for details and tickets at (248) 636-8121.

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March madness cxd
The Brandon Library March Madness program has been cancelled. The program was scheduled for March 16.
Details: (248) 627-1461, or log on to www.brandonlibrary.org to register.

Methodist pasties
The Goodrich United Methodist Church is taking orders for beef pasties, which will be available for pick-up from 1 to 4 p.m. March 19 and from 10 a.m. to noon March 20.
Orders: (810)636-2444. Details: (810) 695-7469.

Bingo carnival
The Brandon Senior Center will hold a fund-raising Carnival Bingo to purchase a new pool table.
When: 3 to 9 p.m. March 19, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 20.
Food and beverages available at nominal cost. Volunteers or donations also needed.
Details: (248) 627-3057.

Scouting for Food
Goodrich Boy and Cub Scouts are currently distributing ‘Scouting for Food? bags, and asking the community to fill the bags with non-perishable food items to be donated to a local food bank.
Please place the filled bags on your porch for pickup at 9 a.m. March 20.

Goodrich T-ball
Registration for the Goodrich Youth tee-ball program must be received by March 22 at the Goodrich Community Education Office at Oaktree Elementary, located at 7500 S. Gale Road in Goodrich. Players must be 5 by April 1, 2004 and divisions run from ages 5 to 14.
Cost: $60.
Details: (810) 591-5201.

Digital music workshop
Learn the basics of creating digital music and enjoy discussion regarding online music stores at a workshop at 6:30 p.m. March 24 at the Brandon Library, located at 304 South St. in Ortonville.
Details: (248) 627-1461, or log on to www.brandonlibrary.org to register.

Senior euchre class
A free class teaching euchre will be held at 10 a.m. March 24 at the Brandon Senior Center. Sign up sheet is located on the Senior Center bulletin board. Euchre games are held at 7 p.m. every Monday.

‘Books and Bagels?
Limited copies of ‘On Mystic Lake? by Hannah are now available at the Adult Services Desk for the Books and Bagels club, which will meet over bagel bites and beverages at 10 a.m. March 26. Childcare will be provided.
Details: (248) 627-1461, or log on to www.brandonlibrary.org to register.

Prom Fashion Show
A prom fashion show will be held to benefit Goodrich High School’s junior class at 6 p.m. March 28 at the GHS cafeteria, located at 8029 S. Gale Road in Goodrich.
Admission: $2 per person or $5 per family.

Youth nominations wanted
The 17th Annual Brandon Groveland Youth Recognition Awards will be held at 7 p.m. March 30 in the cafeteria of the Brandon Middle School, located at 609 S. Ortonville Road.
Details: (248) 627-6445.

Therapy dog donations
Donations are being collected to help purchase a therapy dog to listen to children practicing their reading, aid hospice patients in stretching muscles, and more.
Details: (810) 636-2925.

Fiction and food
Limited copies of ‘Eat Cake? by Jeanne Ray are now available at the Adult Services Desk for the First-Rate Fiction and Fabulous Food book club, which will meet at 7 p.m. April 19 at theBrandon library, located at 304 South St. in Ortonville.
Details: (248) 627-1461, or log on to www.brandonlibrary.org to register.

Books and bagels
Limited copies of ‘Peace Like a River? by Leif Enger are now available at the Adult Services Desk for the Books and Bagels book club, which will meet over bagel bites and beverages at 7 p.m. April 23 at the Brandon library, located at 304 South St. in Ortonville.
Details: (248) 627-1461, or log on to www.brandonlibrary.org to register.

Get on The Board
Submit non-profit events of interest to the community at least one week prior to desired publication date.
Call (248) 627-4332 or send an e-mail to eliz48446@hotmail.com for an announcement form. Forms can be returned to The Citizen at 12 South St., PO Box 595 in downtown Ortonville, 48462; faxed to (248) 627-4408, or e-mailed to eliz48446@hotmail.com. Include name and number for verification.
Events will run on a space-available basis at the discretion ofThe Citizen editor.

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Library program registration
Sign up for adult and youth spring and summer programs through the Brandon Township Public Library beginning April 4. The library is located at 304 South St. in Ortonville.
Details: Call (248) 627-1471 or go to http://www.brandonlibrary.org.

Hadley historians to meet
The Hadley Township Historical Society will meet at 7 p.m. April 4 at the Hadley Township offices, located on Pratt Road in Hadley.
Details: (810) 797-4026.

Goodrich community ed, ball
Goodrich Community Education is still taking registrations for the summer 2005 youth ball program, as well as seeking sponsors.
Adult enrichment class sessions have also been added, with a six-week Tuesday evening ceramic class beginning April 5, and a six-week Thursday evening class in American Sign Language beginning April 7.
Details: (810) 591-5201.

Free senior massage
Massage students will give free 10-minute chair massages to seniors from 1 to 2 p.m. April 7 and 14 at the Brandon Senior Center, located at 345 Ball St. in Ortonville. Sign up at the center.

Ortonville historians to meet
The Ortonville Community Historical Society will meet at 7 p.m. April 7 in the Brandon Township Hall, located near Mill and South streets in downtown Ortonville. Topic and presentation: Antique lamps. Anyone interested in history is welcome.
Details: (248) 628-8456.

Brandon baseball camp
A boys and girls baseball camp will be held for 7 to 14-year-olds April 9 at Brandon High School.
Details: (248) 627-1827.

Cemetery Association to meet
The Ortonville Cemetery Association will hold its annual meeting at 7:30 p.m. April 11 at the chapel of the cemetery, located at 175 Ortonville Road. All interested parties are invited.

Autism workshop
Goodrich Area Schools is hosting an Autism Spectrum Disorder DVD workshop presented by Michelle Garcia from 4 to 6 p.m. April 12 at the GenNet room of Goodrich High School, located at 8029 S. Gale Road in Atlas Township.
No charge to attend; all are welcome.
Details: RSVP to the Special Education office at (810) 591-5222.

Camp info meeting
Pine Forest Day Camp is holding an informational meeting at 7:30 p.m. April 12 at Brandon Township Public Library, located at 304 South St. in Ortonville.
The meeting is an opportunity to learn about the one-week camp sessions to be held June 21 through Aug. 5 at the Groveland Township camp.
Details: (248) 647-1100, ext. 106.

Ortonville Lions scholarships
This year’s graduates residing in Brandon School District are eligible to apply for the Ortonville Lions Club scholarship.
Applications are available for pickup in the Brandon High School counseling office. Completed applications must be postmarked by April 15 and mailed to Wayne Wills, care of The Ortonville Lions Club, P.O. Box 283, Ortonville, Mich., 48462.

‘Friends? used book sale
The Friends of the Brandon Library group seeks donations of gently used books, audio, and video material for its fund-raiser book sale, slated from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. April 16 at the Brandon library, located at 304 South St. in Ortonville.
Confirmation forms for tax purposes are available at the circulation desk.
Details: Call Judy at (248) 627-8571.

Ortonville chamber scholarships
The Ortonville Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to offer three college scholarships for Brandon High School seniors. Applications available at the BHS counseling office and Oxford Bank. Completed applications due April 18.
Details: (248) 627-4445.

School candidate forum
A special ‘Meet the School Board Candidates? community forum will be held at 7:30 p.m. April 25 during a special Goodrich Board of Education meeting at the community room of Goodrich High School, located at 8029 S. Gale Road in Goodrich.
Details: (810) 591-2201.

Goodrich Soccer Club openings
Goodrich Soccer Club has a few openings for youth this spring.
Details and registration forms: Go to http://www.goodrichsoccer.com.

Daughters banquet
The ‘Daughters of the King? banquet for women and girls of all ages will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. April 29 at Ortonville Baptist Church, located at 173 Church St. in Ortonville.
Tickets: Available from April 2 to April 17 in the church office at $6.00 per person; children 2 and younger are free.
Details: (248) 627-2513.

Women’s Club scholarship
The Ortonville Women’s Club is accepting scholarship applications from Brandon High School seniors through April 30. Applications are available through the Brandon High School counseling office.
Details: Call Agnes at (248) 969-2106.

Burton memorial fund-raiser
A rummage-bake sale, featuring birdhouses and hand-made shadow boxes with items belonging to Edna Burton will be held May 7 to raise funds for a project to honor the late Edna Burton. Donations and reminiscent stories of Burton wanted.
Details: Call Georgena at (248) 627-4549.

BHS Class of 1995 reunion
Brandon High School Class of 1995 graduates are wanted to participate in a 10-year reunion.
Details: Call Becky (Dula) Evans at (248) 867-0983 or send an e-mail to christopherwevans@yahoo.com.

Chemical dependency classes
Atlas Community Baptist Church is participating in ongoing Tuesday evening classes to overcome chemical dependency. The class is located at 6396 S. Gale Road in Atlas.
Details: (810) 955-3059.

Retired school personnel meet
The Michigan Association of Retired School Personnel (MARSP) is developing a chapter in southeast Genesee County including Goodrich, Atlas Township, and other areas for retired cooks, custodians, teachers, professors, adminstrators, secretaries, aides, bus drivers, and other staff. The first meeting will be held at 10 a.m. May 3 in Grand Blanc.
Details: Call Peggy at (810) 695-6325 by April 22.

Get on ‘the board?
Submit non-profit events of interest to the community at least one week prior to desired publication date.
Call (248) 627-4332 or send an e-mail to citnews@charterinternet.com, attention: Community Bulletin Board for an announcement form, which can be returned to 12 South St., P.O. Box 595 in downtown Ortonville, 48462; faxed to (248) 627-4408, or e-mailed to citnews@charterinternet.com.

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Senior balancing class
Certified trainer Fred Lentz is teaching free classes on balancing techniques, scheduled for 2 p.m. April 7 at the Brandon Senior Center, located at 345 Ball St. in Ortonville.
Details: (248) 627-6678.

Hadley historians to meet
The Hadley Township Historical Society will meet at 7 p.m. April 4 at the Hadley Township offices, located on Pratt Road in Hadley.
Details: (810) 797-4026.

Women’s Club scholarship
The Ortonville Women’s Club is accepting scholarship applications from Brandon High School seniors through April 30. Applications are available through the Brandon High School counseling office.
Details: Call Agnes at (248) 969-2106.

Goodrich community ed, ball
Goodrich Community Education is still taking registrations for the summer 2005 youth ball program, as well as seeking sponsors.
Adult enrichment class sessions have also been added, with a six-week Tuesday evening ceramic class beginning April 5, and a six-week Thursday evening class in American Sign Language beginning April 7.
Details: (810) 591-5201.

Ortonville historians to meet
The Ortonville Community Historical Society will meet at 7 p.m. April 7 in the Brandon Township Hall, located near Mill and South streets in downtown Ortonville. Topic and presentation: Antique lamps. Anyone interested in history is welcome.
Details: (248) 628-8456.

Brandon baseball camp
A boys and girls baseball camp will be held for 7 to 14-year-olds April 9 at Brandon High School.
Details: (248) 627-1827.

Ortonville Lions scholarships
This year’s graduates residing in Brandon School District are eligible to apply for the Ortonville Lions Club scholarship.
Applications are available for pickup in the Brandon High School counseling office. Completed applications must be postmarked by April 15 and mailed to Wayne Wills, care of The Ortonville Lions Club, P.O. Box 283, Ortonville, Mich., 48462.

Ortonville chamber scholarships
The Ortonville Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to offer three college scholarships for Brandon High School seniors. Applications available at the BHS counseling office and Oxford Bank. Completed applications due April 18.
Details: (248) 627-4445.

Goodrich Soccer Club openings
Goodrich Soccer Club has a few openings for youth this spring.
Details and registration forms: Go to http://www.goodrichsoccer.com.

NOBF baseball tryouts
The North Oakland Baseball Federation’s Oakland Orioles U13 team is holding tryouts for 14-year-olds this month. Details: (248) 628-5970.

Seniors avoiding probate
A free seminar for retirees on avoiding probate will be held at 10:30 a.m. March 29 at the Brandon Senior Center, located at 345 Ball St. in Ortonville.
Details: (248) 627-6678.

Masonic scholarships
Ortonville Masonic Lodge No. 339 F&AM, in association with the Masonic Foundation of Michigan is offering two scholarships to Ortonville area High School seniors. The award amount given by the Ortonville lodge will be matched by the foundation.
Applications are available at Brandon High School counseling office, or from Henry Lozier at (248) 627-2700.
Application deadline: March 31.

Brandon scholarships
At least two scholarships, established by the Ortonville Order of the Eastern Star in 1990 in honor of late members Pauline Westlake and Donald Barns, are offered to Brandon High School seniors.
Applications: Brandon High School Counseling Office.
Application deadline: March 31.
Details: Dee Lozier, (248) 627-2700.

Burton memorial fund-raiser
A rummage-bake sale, featuring birdhouses and hand-made shadow boxes with items belonging to Edna Burton will be held May 7 to raise funds for a project to honor the late Edna Burton. Donations and reminiscent stories of Burton wanted.
Details: Call Georgena at (248) 627-4549.

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Mega Easter egg hunt Saturday
‘Genesee County’s largest annual Easter egg hunt’will begin at 11 a.m. March 19 at Victory World Outreach Church, located at 10291 Green Road in
Goodrich.
Details and donations: (810) 636-2100.

Lenten cantata
Goodrich United Methodist Church singers will present ‘Shades of Love: a Lenten Contemplation? during the 9:25 a.m. and 11:05 a.m. March 20 Palm Sunday services at the church, located at 8071 S. State Road in Goodrich.
Details: (810) 636-2444.

Senior balancing class
Certified trainer Fred Lentz is teaching free classes on balancing techniques, scheduled for 2 p.m. March 24 and April 7 at the Brandon Senior Center, located at 345 Ball St. in Ortonville.
Details: (248) 627-6678.

Lenten, Easter services
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church invites the community to participate in the annual recognition of the ‘Last Lord’s Supper? in its Maundy Thursday service at 7:30 p.m. March 24, and a Resurrection Sunday service on Easter day. The youth group will host a breakfast from 8 to 10 a.m. March 27; worship begins at 10:30 a.m. March 27 at the church, located at 270 Grange Hall Road in Ortonville.

Goodrich community ed, ball
Goodrich Community Education is still taking registrations for the summer 2005 youth ball program, as well as seeking sponsors.
Adult enrichment class sessions have also been added, with a six-week Tuesday evening ceramic class beginning April 5, and a six-week Thursday evening class in American Sign Language beginning April 7.
Details: (810) 591-5201.

Brandon to hold day camp
Enroll now and save $5 off registration for Brandon School District’s new Summer Adventure Day Camp, with activities including crafts, field trips, pool fun, and pizza-making, located in Harvey-Swanson Elementary School. Daily and hourly rates.
Details: (248) 627-1859.

Ortonville Lions scholarships
This year’s graduates residing in Brandon School District are eligible to apply for the Ortonville Lions Club scholarship.
Applications are available for pickup in the Brandon High School counseling office. Completed applications must be postmarked by April 15 and mailed to Wayne Wills, care of The Ortonville Lions Club, P.O. Box 283, Ortonville, Mich., 48462.

Grief group to meet
The Ortonville Baptist Church Grief Care group meets from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. the first and third Monday of each month at the church, located at 173 Church St. in Ortonville.
March topic: ‘Grief and Anger?.
Details: Call (248)627-2513 or go to http://www.ortonvillebaptist.org.

Lions Easter egg hunt
The Ortonville Lions Club Annual Easter Egg Hunt will be held at 10 a.m. March 26 at H.T. Burt Elementary School in Brandon Township. Children ages 1 through 9 welcome.

Goodrich Soccer Club openings
Goodrich Soccer Club has a few openings for youth this Spring.
Details and registration forms: Go to http://www.icshq.com.

NOBF baseball tryouts
The North Oakland Baseball Federation’s Oakland Orioles U13 team is holding tryouts for 14-year-olds this month.
Details: (248) 628-5970.

Seniors avoiding probate
A free seminar for retirees on avoiding probate will be held at 10:30 a.m. March 29 at the Brandon Senior Center, located at 345 Ball St. in Ortonville.
Details: (248) 627-6678.

Masonic scholarships
Ortonville Masonic Lodge No. 339 F&AM, in association with the Masonic Foundation of Michigan is offering two scholarships to Ortonville area High School seniors. The award amount given by the Ortonville lodge will be matched by the foundation.
Applications are available at Brandon High School counseling office, or from Henry Lozier at (248) 627-2700.
Application deadline: March 31.

Brandon scholarships
At least two scholarships, established by the Ortonville Order of the Eastern Star in 1990 in honor of late members Pauline Westlake and Donald Barns, are offered to Brandon High School seniors.
Applications: Brandon High School Counseling Office.
Application deadline: March 31.
Details: Dee Lozier, (248) 627-2700.

Garden feng shui
The Brandon Township Library will present tips for the garden and landscape by feng shui practitioner Ann Kucera from 7 to 8 p.m. April 5 at the library, located at 304 South St. in Ortonville.
Details and registration: Call (248) 627-1471 or go to http://www.brandonlibrary.org.

Camp info meeting
An information meeting for parents and campers of Pine Forest Day Camp will be held at 7:30 p.m. April 12 at Brandon Township Public Library, located at 304 South St. in Ortonville for one-week camp sessions held June 21 through Aug. 5.
Details: (248) 647-1100, ext. 106.

Burton memorial fund-raiser
A rummage-bake sale, featuring birdhouses and hand-made shadow boxes with items belonging to Edna Burton will be held May 7 to raise funds for a project to honor the late Edna Burton. Donations and reminiscent stories of Burton wanted.
Details: Call Georgena at (248) 627-4549.

Get on ‘the board?
Submit non-profit events of interest to the community at least one week prior to desired publication date.
Call (248) 627-4332 or send an e-mail to citnews@charterinternet.com, attention: Community Bulletin Board for an announcement form, which can be returned to 12 South St., P.O. Box 595 in downtown Ortonville, 48462; faxed to (248) 627-4408, or e-mailed to citnews@charterinternet.com. Please include name and number for verification.
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Brandon to hold day camp
Enroll now and save $5 off registration for Brandon School District’s new Summer Adventure Day Camp, with activities including crafts, field trips, pool fun, and pizza-making, located in Harvey-Swanson Elementary School. Daily and hourly rates.
Details: (248) 627-1859.

St. Anne girls night
St. Anne Catholic Church is holding a Girls Night Out chastity group, exploring topics like chastity, love, and personal worth.
The group, for girls in grades seven to 12, meets from 8 to 9 p.m. March 17 and April 28 at the church.
Details: (248) 420-5857.

Goodrich youth ball
Goodrich Community Education is registering players for the Summer 2005 Youth Ball program until March 18.
Sponsors also wanted.
Details: (810) 591-5201.

Methodist pasty dinner
The Goodrich United Methodist Church is taking orders for a beef pasty sale. Orders available for pickup from 1 to 4 p.m. March 18 and from 10 a.m. to noon March 19 at the church, located at 8071 S. State Road in Goodrich.
New this month is a pasty dinner.
The 7th through 9th-grade confirmation class will be serving pasties March 18 at the church, along with salads, desserts, and beverages.
Proceeds will benefit a local mission project.
Orders and details: (810) 636-2444.

Eastern egg hunt donations
Donations are currently being accepted for ‘Genesee County’s largest annual Easter egg hunt?, slated for 11 a.m. March 19 at Victory World Outreach Church, located at 10291 Green Road in
Goodrich.
Details and donations: (810) 636-2100.

Brandon friends book sale
The Friends of Brandon Township Library will hold a sale of used books on from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. March 19 at the Brandon library, located at 304 South Street in Ortonville.
Donations of gently used books, audio, and video materials are appreciated. Confirmation forms for tax purposes are available at the circulation desk.
Details: Call Judy at (248) 627-8571.

Ortonville Lions scholarships
This year’s graduates residing in Brandon School District are eligible to apply for the Ortonville Lions Club scholarship.
Applications are available for pickup in the Brandon High School counseling office. Completed applications must be postmarked by April 15 and mailed to Wayne Wills, care of The Ortonville Lions Club, P.O. Box 283, Ortonville, Mich., 48462.

Lenten cantata
Goodrich United Methodist Church singers will present ‘Shades of Love: a Lenten Contemplation? during the 9:25 a.m. and 11:05 a.m. March 20 Palm Sunday services at the church, located at 8071 S. State Road in Goodrich.
Details: (810) 636-2444.

Grief group to meet
The Ortonville Baptist Church Grief Care group meets from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. the first and third Monday of each month at the church, located at 173 Church St. in Ortonville.
March topic: ‘Grief and Anger?.
Details: Call (248)627-2513 or go to http://www.ortonvillebaptist.org.

Lions Easter egg hunt
The Ortonville Lions Club Annual Easter Egg Hunt will be held at 10 a.m. March 26 at H.T. Burt Elementary School in Brandon Township. Children ages 1 through 9 welcome.

Co-op preschool enrollment
The Brandon Co-op Preschool is holding an open house from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. and from 1 to 3 p.m. March 16 at the preschool center, located at 18 South St. in downtown Ortonville. The center is now accepting 3 and 4-year-olds for fall enrollment.
Details: (248) 627-9374.

Goodrich soccer site
To keep in touch with happenings of the Goodrich Soccer Club, check out its new Web site at http://www.goodrichsoccerclub.com.
Click on the lead article on the site to learn more about its features. Check back for updated information about the club, age groups, your team, or to give feedback.

Masonic scholarships
Ortonville Masonic Lodge No. 339 F&AM, in association with the Masonic Foundation of Michigan is offering two scholarships to Ortonville area High School seniors. The award amount given by the Ortonville lodge will be matched by the foundation.
Applications are available at Brandon High School counseling office, or from Henry Lozier at (248) 627-2700.
Application deadline: March 31.

Brandon scholarships
At least two scholarships, established by the Ortonville Order of the Eastern Star in 1990 in honor of late members Pauline Westlake and Donald Barns, are offered to Brandon High School seniors.
Applications: Brandon High School Counseling Office.
Application deadline: March 31.
Details: Dee Lozier, (248) 627-2700.

Seniors avoiding probate
A free seminar for retirees on avoiding probate will be held at 10:30 a.m. March 29 at the Brandon Senior Center, located at 345 Ball St. in Ortonville.
Details: (248) 627-6678.

Camp info meeting
An information meeting for parents and campers of Pine Forest Day Camp will be held at 7:30 p.m. March 14 at Brandon Township Public Library, located at 304 South St. in Ortonville for one-week camp sessions held June 21 through Aug. 5.
Details: (248) 647-1100, ext. 106.

Burton memorial fund-raiser
A rummage-bake sale, featuring birdhouses and hand-made shadow boxes with items belonging to Edna Burton will be held May 7 to raise funds for a project to honor the late Edna Burton. Donations and reminiscent stories of Burton wanted.
Details: Call Georgena at (248) 627-4549.

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Grief group to meet
The Ortonville Baptist Church Grief Care group meets from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. the first and third Monday of each month at the church, located at 173 Church St. in Ortonville. The March topic is ‘Grief and Anger?.
Details: Call (248)627-2513 or go to http://www.ortonvillebaptist.org.

‘Women of Excellence? to meet
The women’s group of Dominion Christian Center, ‘Women of Excellence? will meet at 10 a.m. March 8 at the Ortonville Town Hall, located at 486 Mill St. in downtown Ortonville.
Details: (248) 249-0563.

Brandon to hold day camp
Enroll now and save $5 off registration for Brandon School District’s new Summer Adventure Day Camp, with activities including crafts, field trips, pool fun, and pizza-making, located in Harvey-Swanson Elementary School. Daily and hourly rates.
Details: (248) 627-1859.

Senior balance demo
Certified trainer Fred Lentz will demonstrate balancing techniques at 1 p.m. March 10 at the Brandon Senior Center, located at 345 Ball St. in Ortonville.
Details: (248) 627-6678.

St. Anne girls night
St. Anne Catholic Church is holding a Girls Night Out chastity group, exploring topics like chastity, love, and personal worth.
The group, for girls in grades seven to 12, meets from 8 to 9 p.m. March 17 and April 28 at the church.
Details: (248) 420-5857.

Goodrich youth ball
Goodrich Community Education is registering players for the Summer 2005 Youth Ball program until March 18. Sponsors also wanted.
Details: (810) 591-5201.

Order Memorial Day flags now
Brandon Recreation is taking orders for Memorial Day flags through March 14 to be flown in honor of veterans.
To receive an order form, send a request to P.O. Box 237 or P.O. Box 481, Ortonville, Mich., 48462.

Methodist pasty orders
The Goodrich United Methodist Church is taking orders for a beef pasty sale. Orders available for pickup from 1 to 4 p.m. March 18 and from 10 a.m. to noon March 19 at the church, located at 8071 S. State Road in Goodrich.
Orders and details: (810) 636-2444.

Eastern egg hunt donations
Donations are currently being accepted for ‘Genesee County’s largest annual Easter egg hunt?, slated for 11 a.m. March 19 at Victory World Outreach Church, located at 10291 Green Road in
Goodrich.
Details and donations: (810) 636-2100.

Lions Easter egg hunt
The Ortonville Lions Club Annual Easter Egg Hunt will be held at 10 a.m. March 26 at H.T. Burt Elementary School in Brandon Township. Children ages 1 through 9 welcome.

Co-op preschool enrollment
The Brandon Co-op Preschool is holding an open house from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. and from 1 to 3 p.m. March 16 at the preschool center, located at 18 South St. in downtown Ortonville. The center is now accepting 3 and 4-year-olds for fall enrollment.
Details: (248) 627-9374.

Camp info meeting
An information meeting for parents and campers of Pine Forest Day Camp will be held at 7:30 p.m. March 14 at Brandon Township Public Library, located at 304 South St. in Ortonville for one-week camp sessions held June 21 through Aug. 5.
Details: (248) 647-1100, ext. 106.

Burton memorial fund-raiser
A rummage-bake sale, featuring birdhouses and hand-made shadow boxes with items belonging to Edna Burton will be held May 7 to raise funds for a project to honor the late Edna Burton. Donations and reminiscent stories of Burton wanted.
Details: Call Georgena at (248) 627-4549.

Get on ‘the board?
Submit non-profit events of interest to the community at least one week prior to desired publication date.
Call (248) 627-4332 or send an e-mail to eliz48446@hotmail.com for an announcement form, which can be returned to 12 South St., P.O. Box 595 in downtown Ortonville, 48462; faxed to (248) 627-4408, or e-mailed to eliz48446@hotmail.com. Please include name and number for verification.
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Teens starving to fight hunger
Teens from Goodrich United Methodist Church will be starving to fight world hunger in a 30-hour famine Feb. 25 and 26.
Details and donations: Call Laura at (810) 636-2444.

Widowed support group
The Lewis E. Wint and Son Funeral Home is holding a widowed support group at 7 p.m. March 3 at Independence Township Senior Center in Clintonwood Park on Clarkston Road. No cost or registration. Refreshments will be served.
Details and bereavement material: (248) 625-5231.

Yarn work
The Brandon Senior Center is holding a knit-crochet instruction class at 10:30 a.m. March 8 at the center, located at 345 Ball St. in Ortonville. Squares will be contributed to an afghan; bring a size-8 knitting needle or G-crochet hook and yarn of any color. Teachers also needed.
Details: (248) 627-6678.

St. Anne girls night
St. Anne Catholic Church is holding a Girls Night Out chastity group, exploring topics like chastity, love, and personal worth.
The group, for girls in grades seven to 12, meets from 8 to 9 p.m. March 17 and April 28 at the church.
Details: (248) 420-5857.

Goodrich soccer site
To keep in touch with happenings of the Goodrich Soccer Club, check out its new Web site at http://www.goodrichsoccerclub.com.
Click on the lead article on the site to learn more about its features. Check back for updated information about the club, age groups, your team, or to give feedback.

Teens to make cards
Youth grades five to 12 can make free greeting cards from 3 to 4:30 p.m. March 4 at Brandon Township Public Library.
Registration and details: (248) 627-1461 or go to www.brandonlibrary.org.

Masonic Swiss steak dinner
The Ortonville Masonic Lodge No. 339 will hold its annual Swiss steak dinner from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. March 5 to benefit its academic scholarship fund for Brandon High School students.
Cost: $8 adults; $4 children younger than 12.
Details and donations: Call Earl at (248) 840-4201 or send an e-mail to earl.diem@339fam.com.

Order Memorial Day flags now
Brandon Recreation is taking orders for Memorial Day flags through March 14 to be flown in honor of veterans.
To receive an order form, send a request to P.O. Box 237 or P.O. Box 481, Ortonville, Mich., 48462.

Methodist pasty orders
The Goodrich United Methodist Church is taking orders for a beef pasty sale. Orders available for pickup from 1 to 4 p.m. March 18 and from 10 a.m. to noon March 19 at the church, located at 8071 S. State Road in Goodrich.
Orders and details: (810) 636-2444.

Eastern egg hunt donations
Donations are currently being accepted for ‘Genesee County’s largest annual Easter egg hunt?, slated for 11 a.m. March 19 at Victory World Outreach Church, located at 10291 Green Road in
Goodrich.
Details and donations: (810) 636-2100.

Kindergarten round-up
Register kindergarteners for Goodrich Schools the week of April 18, and round-up nights: May 3 and 5 at Reid Elementary, located at 7501 Seneca Street in Goodrich.
Child must be 5 by Dec. 1, 2005. Call with child’s name and address to receive packet.
Details: (810) 591-3455.

Masonic scholarships
Ortonville Masonic Lodge No. 339 F&AM, in association with the Masonic Foundation of Michigan is offering two scholarships to Ortonville area High School seniors. The award amount given by the Ortonville lodge will be matched by the foundation.
Applications are available at Brandon High School counseling office, or from Henry Lozier at (248) 627-2700.
Application deadline: March 31.

Brandon scholarships
At least two scholarships, established by the Ortonville Order of the Eastern Star in 1990 in honor of late members Pauline Westlake and Donald Barns, are offered to Brandon High School seniors.
Applications: Brandon High School Counseling Office.
Application deadline: March 31.
Details: Dee Lozier, (248) 627-2700.
Brandon summer day camp
Enroll now and save $5 off registration for Brandon School District’s new Summer Adventure Day Camp, with activities including crafts, field trips, pool fun, and pizza-making, located in Harvey-Swanson Elementary School. Daily and hourly rates.
Details: (248) 627-1859.

Co-op preschool enrollment
The Brandon Co-op Preschool is now accepting 3 and 4-year-olds for fall enrollment.
Details: (248) 627-9374.

Camp info meeting
An information meeting for parents and campers of Pine Forest Day Camp will be held at 7:30 p.m. March 14 at Brandon Township Public Library, located at 304 South St. in Ortonville for one-week camp sessions held June 21 through Aug. 5.
Details: (248) 647-1100, ext. 106.

Get on ‘the board?
Submit non-profit events of interest to the community at least one week prior to desired publication date.
Call (248) 627-4332 or send an e-mail to eliz48446@hotmail.com for an announcement form, which can be returned to 12 South St., P.O. Box 595 in downtown Ortonville, 48462; faxed to (248) 627-4408, or e-mailed to eliz48446@hotmail.com. Please include name and number for verification.
Events will run on a space-available basis at the discretion of The Citizen editor.

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Grief care group
The Ortonville Baptist Church Grief Care Group meets the first and third Monday each month from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Ortonville Baptist Church, 173 Church St. in Ortonville. Child care available.
February’s topic: ‘Grief and The Family.?
Details: Call (248) 627-2513 or go to www.ortonvillebaptist.org.

Furry listeners
‘Pawsitive Approach To Tales?–a program of trained pooches listening to children practicing reading–returns to Goodrich from 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesdays during February at the Goodrich branch of the Genesee District Library, located at 10237 Hegel Road in downtown Goodrich. Pre-registration required.
Details: (810) 636-2489.

Camp info meeting
An information meeting for parents and campers of Pine Forest Day Camp will be held at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 23 at Brandon Township Public Library, located at 304 South St. in Ortonville for one-week camp sessions held June 21 through Aug. 5.
Details: (248) 647-1100, ext. 106.

St. Anne girls night
St. Anne Catholic Church is holding a Girls Night Out chastity group, exploring topics like chastity, love, and personal worth.
The group, for girls in grades seven to 12, meets from 8 to 9 p.m. Feb. 24, March 17, and April 28 at the church.
Details: (248) 420-5857.

Ortonville Women’s Club to meet
The Ortonville Women’s Club will meet at noon Feb. 24 at Lucky’s Steak House, located at 10098 Lapeer Road in Davison. Free membership through August.
Details: Call Agnes at (248) 969-2106.

Spaghetti dinner
Scout troop No. 340 is holding a fund-raiser spaghetti dinner from 5 to 7 p.m. Feb. 25 at the Goodrich United Methodist Church at M-15 south of Hegel Road. Two types of sauce.
Cost: $5 adults; $3 children younger than 8.

Teens starving to fight hunger
Teens from Goodrich United Methodist Church will be starving to fight world hunger in a 30-hour famine Feb. 25 and 26.
Details and donations: Call Laura at (810) 636-2444.

Goodrich soccer site
To keep in touch with happenings of the Goodrich Soccer Club, check out its new Web site at http://www.goodrichsoccerclub.com.
Click on the lead article on the site to learn more about its features. Check back for updated information about the club, age groups, your team, or to give feedback.

Hadley baseball sign-up
Sign up to play Hadley baseball or as an umpire beginning from noon to 4 p.m. Feb. 26 at the Hadley Town Hall.
Call for age requirements and other sign-up dates.
Details: (810) 797-2502.

Teens to make cards
Youth grades five to 12 can make free greeting cards from 3 to 4:30 p.m. March 4 at Brandon Township Public Library.
Registration and details: (248) 627-1461 or go to www.brandonlibrary.org.

Masonic Swiss steak dinner
The Ortonville Masonic Lodge No. 339 will hold its annual Swiss steak dinner from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. March 5 to benefit its academic scholarship fund for Brandon High School students.
Cost: $8 adults; $4 children younger than 12.
Details and donations: Call Earl at (248) 840-4201 or send an e-mail to earl.diem@339fam.com.

Order Memorial Day flags now
Brandon Recreation is taking orders for Memorial Day flags through March 14 to be flown in honor of veterans.
To receive an order form, send a request to P.O. Box 237 or P.O. Box 481, Ortonville, Mich., 48462.

Eastern egg hunt donations
Donations are currently being accepted for ‘Genesee County’s largest annual Easter egg hunt?, slated for 11 a.m. March 19 at Victory World Outreach Church, located at 10291 Green Road in
Goodrich.
Details and donations: (810) 636-2100.
Kindergarten round-up
Register kindergarteners for Goodrich Schools the week of April 18, and round-up nights: May 3 and 5 at Reid Elementary, located at 7501 Seneca Street in Goodrich.
Child must be 5 by Dec. 1, 2005. Call with child’s name and address to receive packet.
Details: (810) 591-3455.

Masonic scholarships
Ortonville Masonic Lodge No. 339 F&AM, in association with the Masonic Foundation of Michigan is offering two scholarships to Ortonville area High School seniors. The award amount given by the Ortonville lodge will be matched by the foundation.
Applications are available at Brandon High School counseling office, or from Henry Lozier at (248) 627-2700.
Application deadline: March 31.

Brandon scholarships
At least two scholarships, established by the Ortonville Order of the Eastern Star in 1990 in honor of late members Pauline Westlake and Donald Barns, are offered to Brandon High School seniors.
Applications: Brandon High School Counseling Office.
Application deadline: March 31.
Details: Dee Lozier, (248) 627-2700.

Brandon summer day camp
Enroll now and save $5 off registration for Brandon School District’s new Summer Adventure Day Camp, with activities including crafts, field trips, pool fun, and pizza-making, located in Harvey-Swanson Elementary School. Daily and hourly rates.
Details: (248) 627-1859.

Co-op preschool enrollment
The Brandon Co-op Preschool is now accepting 3 and 4-year-olds for fall enrollment.
Details: (248) 627-9374.

Get on ‘the board?
Submit non-profit events of interest to the community at least one week prior to desired publication date.
Call (248) 627-4332 or send an e-mail to eliz48446@hotmail.com for an announcement form, which can be returned to 12 South St., P.O. Box 595 in downtown Ortonville, 48462; faxed to (248) 627-4408, or e-mailed to eliz48446@hotmail.com. Please include name and number for verification.
Events will run on a space-available basis at the discretion of The Citizen editor.

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Furry listeners
‘Pawsitive Approach To Tales?–a program of trained pooches listening to children practicing reading–returns to Goodrich from 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesdays during February at the Goodrich branch of the Genesee District Library, located at 10237 Hegel Road in downtown Goodrich. Pre-registration required.
Details: (810) 636-2489

Grief care group
The Ortonville Baptist Church Grief Care Group meets the first and third Monday each month from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Ortonville Baptist Church, 173 Church St. in Ortonville. Child care available.
February’s topic: ‘Grief and The Family.?
Details: Call (248) 627-2513 or go to www.ortonvillebaptist.org.

Goodrich soccer site
To keep in touch with happenings of the Goodrich Soccer Club, check out its new Web site at http://www.goodrichsoccerclub.com.
Click on the lead article on the site to learn more about its features. Check back for updated information about the club, age groups, your team, or to give feedback.

Free senior matinee
A free viewing of ‘DeLovely?–a movie about Cole and Linda Porter starring Kevin Kline and Ashley Judd–will be offered at 12:30 p.m. Feb. 14 at the Brandon Senior Center, located at 345 Ball St.
Details: 248) 627-6678.

Music booster pizzas
The Brandon Music Boosters are sponsoring a Hungry Howie’s Pizza coupon fund-raiser through Feb. 15 to earn money to purchase a band equipment trailer.
Coupons may be purchased from Brandon sixth to 12th grade band students.

St. Anne euchre
St. Anne Catholic Church is holding a night of euchre Feb. 19 at the church, located on Ortonville Road in Ortonville. Doors open at 7 p.m.; games begin at 7:30 p.m.
Cost: $5.
Details: (248) 627-2908.

Bluegrass, gospel concert
The Paint Creek Boys, a local bluegrass, gospel, and country band, will perform at 8 p.m. Feb. 19 at the Old Town Hall, located near Mill and Church streets in downtown Ortonville. Hosted by Ortonville Community Historical Society (OCHS) Folk with Shades of Blue.
Donation: $5 at the door.

SLUMCity coffee house
SLUMCity Coffee House, a non-profit outreach activity of Seymour Lake United Methodist Church, presents musicians Bill Isles and Maggie Ferguson Feb. 19 at the church, located at 3050 Sashabaw Road near Seymour Lake Road in Brandon Township.Cover charge: $5.
Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
Showtime: 7 p.m.
Details: (248) 628-4763 or go to www.seymourlakeumc.org.

Winter Lights dance
St. Anne Catholic Church is holding its Winter Lights dinner dance Feb. 26 at the church, located at 825 S. Ortonville Road.
Tickets: $25; purchase by Feb. 20. Price includes dinner, entertainment, beer, wine, and coffee.
Details: (248) 627-3965.

Hadley baseball sign-up
Sign up to play Hadley baseball or as an umpire beginning from noon to 4 p.m. Feb. 26 at the Hadley Town Hall.
Call for age requirements and other sign-up dates.
Details: (810) 797-2502.

Teens to make cards
Youth grades five to 12 can make free greeting cards from 3 to 4:30 p.m. March 4 at Brandon Township Public Library.
Registration and details: (248) 627-1461 or go to www.brandonlibrary.org.

Kindergarten round-up
Register kindergarteners for Goodrich Schools the week of April 18, and round-up nights: May 3 and 5 at Reid Elementary, located at 7501 Seneca Street in Goodrich.
Child must be 5 by Dec. 1, 2005. Call with child’s name and address to receive packet.
Details: (810) 591-3455.

Masonic scholarships
Ortonville Masonic Lodge No. 339 F&AM, in association with the Masonic Foundation of Michigan is offering two scholarships to Ortonville area high school seniors. The award amount given by the Ortonville lodge will be matched by the foundation.
Applications are available at Brandon High School counseling office, or from Henry Lozier at (248) 627-2700.
Application deadline: March 31.

Brandon scholarships
At least two scholarships, established by the Ortonville Order of the Eastern Star in 1990 in honor of late members Pauline Westlake and Donald Barns, are offered to Brandon High School seniors.
Applications: Brandon High School Counseling Office.
Application deadline: March 31.
Details: Dee Lozier, (248) 627-2700.

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Prom fashion show
The Goodrich High School junior and senior classes are holding a fund-raiser prom fashion show at 2 p.m. Feb. 6 in the Goodrich High School auditorium to benefit this year’s prom. Cost: $3.

Furry listeners
‘Pawsitive Approach To Tales?–a program of trained pooches listening to children practicing reading–returns to Goodrich from 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesdays during February at the Goodrich branch of the Genesee District Library, located at 10237 Hegel Road in downtown Goodrich. Pre-registration required.
Details: (810) 636-2489

Autism workshop
Goodrich Area Schools is hosting an Autism Spectrum Disorder DVD workshop presented by Michelle Garcia from 4 to 6 p.m. Feb. 8 in the Goodrich High School GenNet room, located at 8029 S. Gale Road. No charge to attend.
RSVP to (810) 591-5222.

‘Friends? books sale
The Friends of the Brandon Library group is holding a book sale from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 12 at the library, located at 304 South St. in Ortonville. Funds benefit the library.
Details: (248) 627-4115.

Free senior matinee
A free viewing of ‘DeLovely?–a movie about Cole and Linda Porter starring Kevin Kline and Ashley Judd–will be offered at 12:30 p.m. Feb. 14 at the Brandon Senior Center, located at 345 Ball St.
Details: 248) 627-6678.

Music booster pizzas
The Brandon Music Boosters are sponsoring a Hungry Howie’s Pizza coupon fund-raiser through Feb. 15 to earn money to purchase a band equipment trailer.
Coupons may be purchased from Brandon sixth to 12th grade band students.

Preschool story hour
Story times for preschoolers with ‘Miss Carol? will be held at 11 a.m. Thursdays through Feb. 17 at the Goodrich branch of the Genesee District Library, located at 10237 Hegel Road in downtown Goodrich.
The 45-minute sessions include stories, games, crafts, and fingerplays.
Details: (810) 636-2489.

SLUMCity coffee house
SLUMCity Coffee House, a non-profit outreach activity of Seymour Lake United Methodist Church, presents musicians Bill Isles and Maggie Ferguson Feb. 19 at the church, located at 3050 Sashabaw Road near Seymour Lake Road in Brandon Township.Cover charge: $5.
Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
Showtime: 7 p.m.
Details: (248) 628-4763 or go to www.seymourlakeumc.org.

Camp info meeting
An information meeting for parents and campers of Pine Forest Day Camp will be held at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 23 at Brandon Township Public Library, located at 304 South St. in Ortonville for one-week camp sessions held June 21 through Aug. 5.
Details: (248) 647-1100, ext. 106.

Hadley baseball sign-up
Sign up to play Hadley baseball or as an umpire beginning from noon to 4 p.m. Feb. 26 at the Hadley Town Hall.
Call for age requirements and other sign-up dates.
Details: (810) 797-2502.

Teens to make cards
Youth grades five to 12 can make free greeting cards from 3 to 4:30 p.m. March 4 at Brandon Township Public Library.
Registration and details: (248) 627-1461 or go to www.brandonlibrary.org.

Kindergarten round-up
Register kindergarteners for Goodrich Schools the week of April 18, and round-up nights: May 3 and 5 at Reid Elementary, located at 7501 Seneca Street in Goodrich.
Child must be 5 by Dec. 1, 2005. Call with child’s name and address to receive packet.
Details: (810) 591-3455.

Masonic scholarships
Ortonville Masonic Lodge No. 339 F&AM, in association with the Masonic Foundation of Michigan is offering two scholarships to Ortonville area High School seniors. The award amount given by the Ortonville lodge will be matched by the foundation.
Applications are available at Brandon High School counseling office, or from Henry Lozier at (248) 627-2700.
Application deadline: March 31.

Winter Lights dance
St. Anne Catholic Church is holding its Winter Lights dinner dance Feb. 26 at the church, located at 825 S. Ortonville Road.
Tickets: $25 in advance; $30 at the door. Price includes dinner, entertainment, beer, wine, and coffee.
Details: (248) 627-3965.

Brandon scholarships
At least two scholarships, established by the Ortonville Order of the Eastern Star in 1990 in honor of late members Pauline Westlake and Donald Barns, are offered to Brandon High School seniors.
Applications: Brandon High School Counseling Office.
Application deadline: March 31.
Details: Dee Lozier, (248) 627-2700.

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Goodrich Vaudeville
The ‘Cirque Amongus? show, featuring circus and Vaudeville acts such as unicycle, acrobatics, and juggling will be presented at 11 a.m. Jan. 29 in the second-floor Goodrich Community Room, located above the Goodrich library at 10237 Hegel Road in downtown Goodrich.
Details: (810) 636-2489.

Daddy-Daughter dance
The Goodrich High School Class of 2006 is holding its first Daddy-Daughter Dance from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Feb. 12 at the Oaktree Elementary Caf?.
The evening includes refreshments, games, door prizes, and a photo keepsake, courtesy of Northern Exposure Scrapbooking in Goodrich. The evening’s disc jockey promises a fun evening of music and dancing for everyone.
Tickets: $10 each, or $25 per family, should be ordered by Jan. 31 at any school office. The fund-raiser event helps offset prom expenses.
Details: Call Catherine at (810) 636-4321 or Lisa at (810) 694-2452.

Elder decisions
The Brandon Township Public Library will host an informational workshop on elder decisions and issues, featuring Jenny Jarvis of Oakland County Area Agency on Aging at 7 p.m. Feb. 2 at the library, located at 304 South St. in Ortonville.
Registration and details: Call (248) 627-1461 or go to www.brandonlibrary.org.

Autism workshop
Goodrich Area Schools is hosting an Autism Spectrum Disorder DVD workshop presented by Michelle Garcia from 4 to 6 p.m. Feb. 8 in the Goodrich High School GenNet room, located at 8029 S. Gale Road. All are welcome to attend at no cost.
RSVP to Special Education office, (810) 591-5222.

Preschool story hour
Story times for preschoolers with ‘Miss Carol? will be held at 11 a.m. Thursdays through Feb. 17 at the Goodrich branch of the Genesee District Library, located at 10237 Hegel Road in downtown Goodrich.
The 45-minute sessions include stories, games, crafts, and fingerplays.
Details: (810) 636-2489.

Music booster pizzas
The Brandon Music Boosters are sponsoring a Hungry Howie’s Pizza coupon fund-raiser through Feb. 15 to earn money to purchase a band equipment trailer.
Coupons may be purchased from Brandon sixth to 12th grade band students.

SLUMCity coffee house
SLUMCity Coffee House, a non-profit outreach activity of Seymour Lake United Methodist Church, presents musicians Bill Isles and Maggie Ferguson Feb. 19 at the church, located at 3050 Sashabaw Road near Seymour Lake Road in Brandon Township.
Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Show at 7 p.m.
Cover charge: $5.
Details: (248) 628-4763 or go to www.seymourlakeumc.org.

Goodrich enrichment
The Goodrich Community Education Winter Enrichment brochure offers adult guitar, sign language, digital cameras, knitting, and ceramics classes, as well as youth tutoring, Spanish, swimming, chess, roller skating, crafts, and fitness classes. Parenting classes through Project SKIP are also offered.
Details: (810) 591-5201.

Masonic scholarships
Ortonville Masonic Lodge No. 339 F&AM, in association with the Masonic Foundation of Michigan is offering two scholarships to Ortonville area High School seniors. The award amount given by the Ortonville lodge will be matched by the foundation.
Applications are available at Brandon High School counseling office, or from Henry Lozier at (248) 627-2700.
Application deadline: March 31.

Winter Lights dance
St. Anne Catholic Church is holding its Winter Lights dinner dance Feb. 26 at the church, located at 825 S. Ortonville Road.
Tickets: $25 in advance; $30 at the door. Price includes dinner, entertainment, beer, wine, and coffee.
Details: (248) 627-3965.

Brandon scholarships
At least two scholarships, established by the Ortonville Order of the Eastern Star in 1990 in honor of late members Pauline Westlake and Donald Barns, are offered to Brandon High School seniors.
Applications: Brandon High School Counseling Office.
Application deadline: March 31.
Details: Dee Lozier, (248) 627-2700.

Get on ‘the board?
Submit non-profit events of interest to the community at least one week prior to desired publication date.
Call (248) 627-4332 or send an e-mail to eliz48446@hotmail.com for an announcement form, which can be returned to 12 South St., P.O. Box 595 in downtown Ortonville, 48462; faxed to (248) 627-4408, or e-mailed to eliz48446@hotmail.com. Please include name and number for verification.
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Bank grand opening
Oxford Bank will open its newest branch in Goodrich Jan. 24 with giveaways and incentives.
The bank is located at 8125 S. State Road in Goodrich.

Bahama eats
The Brandon Township Public Library will host Fenton’s French Laundry Chef Roger Gibson in a ‘Taste of the Caribbean? session at 7 p.m. Jan. 25 at the library, located at 304 South St. in Ortonville.
Cost: $35, includes recipes and samples.
Registration required.
Details and registration: (248) 627-1461.

Daddy-Daughter dance
The Goodrich High School Class of 2006 is holding its first Daddy-Daughter Dance from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Feb. 12 at the Oaktree Elementary Caf?.
The evening includes refreshments, games, door prizes, and a photo keepsake, courtesy of Northern Exposure Scrapbooking in Goodrich. The evening’s disc jockey promises a fun evening of music and dancing for everyone.
Tickets: $10 each, or $25 per family, should be ordered by Jan. 31 at any school office. The fund-raiser event helps offset prom expenses.
Details: Call Catherine at (810) 636-4321 or Lisa at (810) 694-2452.

Goodrich enrichment
The Goodrich Community Education Winter Enrichment brochure offers adult guitar, sign language, digital cameras, knitting, and ceramics classes, as well as youth tutoring, Spanish, swimming, chess, roller skating, crafts, and fitness classes. Parenting classes through Project SKIP are also offered.
Details: (810) 591-5201.

St. Anne girls night
St. Anne Catholic Church is holding a Girls Night Out chastity group, exploring topics like chastity, love, and personal worth.
The group, for girls in grades seven to 12, meets from 8 to 9 p.m. Jan. 27, Feb. 24, March 17, and April 28 at the church.
Details: (248) 420-5857.

Autism workshop
Goodrich Area Schools is hosting an Autism Spectrum Disorder DVD workshop presented by Michelle Garcia from 4 to 6 p.m. Feb. 8 in the Goodrich High School GenNet room, located at 8029 S. Gale Road. All are welcome to attend at no cost.
RSVP to Special Education office, (810) 591-5222.

Masonic scholarships
Ortonville Masonic Lodge No. 339 F&AM, in association with the Masonic Foundation of Michigan is offering two scholarships to Ortonville area High School seniors. The award amount given by the Ortonville lodge will be matched by the foundation.
Applications are available at Brandon High School counseling office, or from Henry Lozier at (248) 627-2700.
Application deadline: March 31.

Winter Lights dance
St. Anne Catholic Church is holding its Winter Lights dinner dance Feb. 26 at the church, located at 825 S. Ortonville Road.
Dinner buffet, from 7 to 8 p.m., will be served accompanied by the Brandon High School jazz band. From 9 to 11 p.m., dance to a wide selection of music by the four-piece band ‘Seabreeze?.
Tickets: $25 in advance; $30 at the door. Price includes dinner, entertainment, beer, wine, and coffee.
Details: (248) 627-3965.

Brandon scholarships
At least two scholarships, established by the Ortonville Order of the Eastern Star in 1990 in honor of late members Pauline Westlake and Donald Barns, are offered to Brandon High School seniors.
Applications: Brandon High School Counseling Office.
Application deadline: March 31.
Details: Dee Lozier, (248) 627-2700.

Local libraries
The Goodrich Library is located at 10237 Hegel Road in the village of Goodrich. (810) 636-2489.
The Brandon Township Library is located at 304 South St. in Brandon Township. (248) 627-1461.

Moms In Touch prayer
The Brandon area Moms In Touch group meets weekly to pray for area children, teachers, and schools.
Details: (248) 627-9471 or send an e-mail to cverville@ideas-images.com.

Atlas signs
The Atlas Township Firefighters Association is offering quality reflective address signs with free installation. Sign and bracket: $22. Optional post: $8.
Mail name, address, city, and telephone number along with a check to: Atlas Township Firefighters Association, 7386 Gale Road, P.O.Box 277, Goodrich, Mich., 48438.

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Jr. Blackhawks meet
The annual board meeting of the Brandon Junior Blackhawks will take place at 7 p.m. Jan. 11 at Brandon Fire Station No. 2, located at 3065 Sashabaw Road in Brandon Township.

Lasting love study
‘Making Love Last a Lifetime?, an eight-session study begins Jan. 13 at Seymour Lake United Methodist Church, located at 3050 Sashabaw Road in Brandon Township.
Session open to those who are married or considering marriage.
Details and registration: (248) 628-4763.

Goodrich enrichment
The Goodrich Community Education Winter Enrichment brochure offers adult guitar, sign language, digital cameras, knitting, and ceramics classes, as well as youth tutoring, Spanish, swimming, chess, roller skating, crafts, and fitness classes. Parenting classes through Project SKIP are also offered.
Details: (810) 591-5201.

Atlas signs
The Atlas Township Firefighters Association is offering quality reflective address signs with free installation. Sign and bracket: $22. Optional post: $8.
Mail name, address, city, and telephone number along with a check to: Atlas Township Firefighters Association, 7386 Gale Road, P.O.Box 277, Goodrich, Mich., 48438.

Methodist pasty sale
Place orders now for beef pasties at the Goodrich United Methodist Church, located at 8071 S. State Road in Goodrich. Orders can be picked up from 1 to 4 p.m. Jan. 14 and from 10 a.m. to noon Jan. 15.
Orders: (810) 636-2444.

Gentle senior yoga
A ‘gentle? yoga six-week course will begin Jan. 24 at the Brandon Senior Center. Classes are held at 10 a.m.; students should bring their own mat.
Cost: $48.
Details and registration: (248) 627-6678.

St. Anne girls night
St. Anne Catholic Church is holding a Girls Night Out chastity group, exploring topics like chastity, love, and personal worth.
The group, for girls in grades seven to 12, meets from 8 to 9 p.m. Jan. 27, Feb. 24, March 17, and April 28 at the church.
Details: (248) 420-5857.

SLUMCity jams
SLUMCity Coffee House presents Jim Gizer with special guest Dennis Kingsbury Jan. 15. at the Seymour Lake United Methodist Church, located at 3050 Sashabaw Road.
Cover charge: $5, includes admission, coffee, and dessert.
Doors open at 6:30 p.m., Show begins 7 p.m.
Details: Call (248) 628-4763 or go to www.seymourlakeumc.org.

Sock monkeys
Sock monkey kits will once again be sold for the Brandon Township Public Library’s ‘Monkeying Around? party slated for 1 p.m. Feb. 12, 2005.
Kits are on sale at the circulation desk. Cost: $6.
Monkeys should be completed and returned to the library by Feb. 9. The library is located at 304 South St. in Ortonville.
Details: (248) 627-1461.

Winter Lights dance
St. Anne Catholic Church is holding its Winter Lights dinner dance Feb. 26 at the church, located at 825 S. Ortonville Road.
Dinner buffet, from 7 to 8 p.m., will be served accompanied by the Brandon High School jazz band. From 9 to 11 p.m., dance to a wide selection of music by the four-piece band ‘Seabreeze?.
Tickets: $25 in advance; $30 at the door. Price includes dinner, entertainment, beer, wine, and coffee.
Details: (248) 627-3965.

Local libraries
The Goodrich Library is located at 10237 Hegel Road in the village of Goodrich. (810) 636-2489.
The Brandon Township Library is located at 304 South St. in Brandon Township. (248) 627-1461.

Moms In Touch prayer
The Brandon area Moms In Touch group meets weekly to pray for area children, teachers, and schools.
Details: (248) 627-9471 or send an e-mail to cverville@ideas-images.com.

Daddy-daughter dance
Invitation for the Feb. 12 Goodrich Daddy-Daughter Dance may be picked up from the office of Reid Elementary School, located at 7501 Seneca Street in Goodrich.
Details: (810) 591-3455.

Get on ‘the board?
Submit non-profit events of interest to the community at least one week prior to desired publication date.
Call (248) 627-4332 or send an e-mail to eliz48446@hotmail.com for an announcement form, which can be returned to 12 South St., P.O. Box 595 in downtown Ortonville, 48462; faxed to (248) 627-4408, or e-mailed to eliz48446@hotmail.com. Please include name and number for verification.
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Jr. Blackhawks meet
The annual board meeting of the Brandon Junior Blackhawks will take place at 7 p.m. Jan. 11 at Brandon Fire Station No. 2, located at 3065 Sashabaw Road in Brandon Township.

Lasting love study
‘Making Love Last a Lifetime?, an eight-session study begins Jan. 13 at Seymour Lake United Methodist Church, located at 3050 Sashabaw Road in Brandon Township.
Session open to those who are married or considering marriage.
Details and registration: (248) 628-4763.

Goodrich enrichment
The Goodrich Community Education Winter Enrichment brochure offers adult guitar, sign language, digital cameras, knitting, and ceramics classes, as well as youth tutoring, Spanish, swimming, chess, roller skating, crafts, and fitness classes. Parenting classes through Project SKIP are also offered.
Details: (810) 591-5201.

Atlas signs
The Atlas Township Firefighters Association is offering quality reflective address signs with free installation. Sign and bracket: $22. Optional post: $8.
Mail name, address, city, and telephone number along with a check to: Atlas Township Firefighters Association, 7386 Gale Road, P.O.Box 277, Goodrich, Mich., 48438.

Methodist pasty sale
Place orders now for beef pasties at the Goodrich United Methodist Church, located at 8071 S. State Road in Goodrich. Orders can be picked up from 1 to 4 p.m. Jan. 14 and from 10 a.m. to noon Jan. 15.
Orders: (810) 636-2444.

Gentle senior yoga
A ‘gentle? yoga six-week course will begin Jan. 24 at the Brandon Senior Center. Classes are held at 10 a.m.; students should bring their own mat.
Cost: $48.
Details and registration: (248) 627-6678.

St. Anne girls night
St. Anne Catholic Church is holding a Girls Night Out chastity group, exploring topics like chastity, love, and personal worth.
The group, for girls in grades seven to 12, meets from 8 to 9 p.m. Jan. 27, Feb. 24, March 17, and April 28 at the church.
Details: (248) 420-5857.

SLUMCity jams
SLUMCity Coffee House presents Jim Gizer with special guest Dennis Kingsbury Jan. 15. at the Seymour Lake United Methodist Church, located at 3050 Sashabaw Road.
Cover charge: $5, includes admission, coffee, and dessert.
Doors open at 6:30 p.m., Show begins 7 p.m.
Details: Call (248) 628-4763 or go to www.seymourlakeumc.org.

Sock monkeys
Sock monkey kits will once again be sold for the Brandon Township Public Library’s ‘Monkeying Around? party slated for 1 p.m. Feb. 12, 2005.
Kits are on sale at the circulation desk. Cost: $6.
Monkeys should be completed and returned to the library by Feb. 9. The library is located at 304 South St. in Ortonville.
Details: (248) 627-1461.

Winter Lights dance
St. Anne Catholic Church is holding its Winter Lights dinner dance Feb. 26 at the church, located at 825 S. Ortonville Road.
Dinner buffet, from 7 to 8 p.m., will be served accompanied by the Brandon High School jazz band. From 9 to 11 p.m., dance to a wide selection of music by the four-piece band ‘Seabreeze?.
Tickets: $25 in advance; $30 at the door. Price includes dinner, entertainment, beer, wine, and coffee.
Details: (248) 627-3965.

Local libraries
The Goodrich Library is located at 10237 Hegel Road in the village of Goodrich. (810) 636-2489.
The Brandon Township Library is located at 304 South St. in Brandon Township. (248) 627-1461.

Moms In Touch prayer
The Brandon area Moms In Touch group meets weekly to pray for area children, teachers, and schools.
Details: (248) 627-9471 or send an e-mail to cverville@ideas-images.com.

Daddy-daughter dance
Invitation for the Feb. 12 Goodrich Daddy-Daughter Dance may be picked up from the office of Reid Elementary School, located at 7501 Seneca Street in Goodrich.
Details: (810) 591-3455.

Get on ‘the board?
Submit non-profit events of interest to the community at least one week prior to desired publication date.
Call (248) 627-4332 or send an e-mail to eliz48446@hotmail.com for an announcement form, which can be returned to 12 South St., P.O. Box 595 in downtown Ortonville, 48462; faxed to (248) 627-4408, or e-mailed to eliz48446@hotmail.com. Please include name and number for verification.
Events will run on a space-available basis at the discretion of The Citizen editor.

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Atlas signs
The Atlas Township Firefighters Association is offering quality reflective address signs with free installation. Sign and bracket: $22. Cost: $8.
Mail name, address, city, and telephone number along with a check to: Atlas Township Firefighters Association, P.O. Box 87, Goodrich, MI, 48438.
Details: Send an E-mail to AtlasFireSigns@aol.com.

Free gym time
Victory World Outreach community gym night is held from 8 to 10:30 p.m. the first and third Friday of each month through May at the church, located at 10291 Green Road in Goodrich.Includes use of the 125 by 50 foot double basketball court gym. The gym can be used for basketball, dodgeball, table tennis, food, fun, and fellowship. Children younger than 10 must be accompanied by an adult.
Details:(810)636-2100.

Family New Year’s Eve
The Goodrich United Methodist Church is holding an evening of family fun and fellowship on New Year’s Eve beginning at 8 p.m. at the church, located at 8071 S. State Road in Goodrich. The evening will feature white elephant bingo, prizes, puzzles, food, games, and a movie and conclude with an 11:30 p.m. watch night service.
Families are encouraged to bring favorite board games and finger food.
Details and registration: (810) 636-2444.

Windsor casino trip
The Brandon Senior Center is taking a Windsor casino trip Jan. 4, leaving the center at 7:45 a.m. or 11:15 a.m.
Cost: $2 includes $25 back from casino.
Reserve seat on specific bus by calling the center.
Details: (248) 627-6447.

LOGOS ministry
The Goodrich United Methodist Church is kicking off an 11-week LOGOS ministry from 4 to 7 p.m. Jan. 5 at the church, located at 8071 S. State Road in Goodrich. A parent meeting will also be held Jan. 5.
The LOGOS Christian system includes dinner, worship, Bible study, and recreation to encourage discipleship.
Details and registrations: Call Christine at (810) 636-2444.

Financial aid workshop
A financial aid consultant from Baker College will answer college financing questions in a workshop to be held at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 6 in the cafeteria of Goodrich High School, located at 8029 S. Gale Road in Goodrich.
Bring your 2004 tax information and financial aid packet, or pick up a packet at the workshop.
Details: (810) 591-2224.

Widowed support group
Lewis E. Wint and Son Funeral Home is holding a free widowed support group at 7 p.m. Jan. 6 at the Independence Township Senior Center in Clintonwood Park on Clarkston Road in Clarkston.
Topic: New Year, resolution or resignation? Refreshments served; no registration required.
Details and mailing list: (248) 625-5231.

Methodist pasty sale
Place orders now for beef pasties at the Goodrich United Methodist Church, located at 8071 S. State Road in Goodrich. Orders can be picked up from 1 to 4 p.m. Jan. 14 and from 10 a.m. to noon Jan. 15.
Orders: (810) 636-2444.

Sock monkeys
Sock monkey kits will once again be sold for the Brandon Township Public Library’s ‘Monkeying Around? party slated for 1 p.m. Feb. 12, 2005.
Kits are on sale at the circulation desk. Cost: $6.
Monkeys should be completed and returned to the library by Feb. 9. The library is located at 304 South St. in Ortonville.
Details: (248) 627-1461.

Local libraries
The Goodrich Library is located at 10237 Hegel Road in the village of Goodrich. (810) 636-2489.
The Brandon Township Library is located at 304 South St. in Brandon Township. (248) 627-1461.

Moms In Touch prayer
The Brandon area Moms In Touch group meets weekly to pray for area children, teachers, and schools.
Details: (248) 627-9471 or send an e-mail to cverville@ideas-images.com.

Daddy-daughter dance
Invitation for the Feb. 12 Goodrich Daddy-Daughter Dance may be picked up from the office of Reid Elementary School, located at 7501 Seneca Street in Goodrich.
Details: (810) 591-3455.

Get on ‘the board?
Submit non-profit events of interest to the community at least one week prior to desired publication date.
Call (248) 627-4332 or send an e-mail to eliz48446@hotmail.com for an announcement form, which can be returned to 12 South St., P.O. Box 595 in downtown Ortonville, 48462; faxed to (248) 627-4408, or e-mailed to eliz48446@hotmail.com. Please include name and number for verification.
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Christmas breakfast
The public is welcome to Victory World Outreach Center’s annual Christmas Breakfast at 10 a.m. Dec. 19 at the church, located at 10291 Green Road in Goodrich. The church will also celebrate with music.
Details: Call (810) 636-2100.

Atlas signs
The Atlas Township Firefighters Association is offering quality reflective address signs with free installation. Sign and bracket: $22. Cost: $8.
Mail name, address, city, and telephone number along with a check to: Atlas Township Firefighters Association, P.O. Box 87, Goodrich, Mich., 48438.
Details:Send an e-mail to AtlasFireSigns@aol.com.

Free gym time
Victory World Outreach community gym night is held from 8 to 10:30 p.m. the first and third Friday of each month through May at the church, located at 10291 Green Road in Goodrich.Includes use of the 125 by 50 foot double basketball court gym. The gym can be used for basketball, dodgeball, table tennis, food, fun, and fellowship. Children younger than 10 must be accompanied by an adult.
Details:(810)636-2100.
Monday prayer
A Monday interdenominational prayer group will meet to pray for Oakland County emergency workers, citizens, and officials from 6 to 8 p.m. Dec. 20 at the Old Town Hall, located at 476 Mill St. in Ortonville.
Details: (248) 627-5969.

Family New Year’s Eve
The Goodrich United Methodist Church is holding an evening of family fun and fellowship on New Year’s Eve beginning at 8 p.m. at the church, located at 8071 S. State Road in Goodrich. The evening will feature white elephant bingo, prizes, puzzles, food, games, and a movie and conclude with an 11:30 p.m. watch night service.
Families are encouraged to bring favorite board games and finger food.
Details and registration: (810) 636-2444.

Windsor casino trip
The Brandon Senior Center is taking a Windsor casino trip Jan. 4, leaving the center at 7:45 a.m. or 11:15 a.m.
Cost: $2 includes $25 back from casino.
Reserve seat on specific bus by calling the center.
Details: (248) 627-6447.

Financial aid workshop
A financial aid consultant from Baker College will answer college financing questions in a workshop to be held at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 6 in the cafeteria of Goodrich High School, located at 8029 S. Gale Road in Goodrich.
Bring your 2004 tax information and financial aid packet, or pick up a packet at the workshop.
Details: (810) 591-2224.

Sock monkeys
Sock monkey kits will once again be sold for the Brandon Township Public Library’s ‘Monkeying Around? party slated for 1 p.m. Feb. 12, 2005.
Kits are on sale at the circulation desk. Cost: $6.
Monkeys should be completed and returned to the library by Feb. 9. The library is located at 304 South St. in Ortonville.
Details: (248) 627-1461.

LOGOS ministry
The Goodrich United Methodist Church is kicking off an 11-week LOGOS ministry from 4 to 7 p.m. Jan. 5 at the church, located at 8071 S. State Road in Goodrich. A parent meeting will also be held Jan. 5.
The LOGOS Christian system includes dinner, worship, Bible study, and recreation to encourage discipleship.
Details and registrations: Call Christine at (810) 636-2444.

Local libraries
The Goodrich Library is located at 10237 Hegel Road in the village of Goodrich. (810) 636-2489.
The Brandon Township Library is located at 304 South St. in Brandon Township. (248) 627-1461.

Moms In Touch prayer
The Brandon area Moms In Touch group meets weekly to pray for area children, teachers, and schools.
Details: (248) 627-9471 or send an e-mail to cverville@ideas-images.com.

Daddy-daughter dance
Invitation for the Feb. 12 Goodrich Daddy-Daughter Dance may be picked up from the office of Reid Elementary School, located at 7501 Seneca Street in Goodrich.
Details: (810) 591-3455.

Get on ‘the board?
Submit non-profit events of interest to the community at least one week prior to desired publication date.
Call (248) 627-4332 or send an e-mail to eliz48446@hotmail.com for an announcement form, which can be returned to 12 South St., P.O. Box 595 in downtown Ortonville, 48462; faxed to (248) 627-4408, or e-mailed to eliz48446@hotmail.com. Please include name and number for verification.
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Christmas breakfast
The public is welcome to Victory World Outreach Center’s annual Christmas Breakfast at 10 a.m. Dec. 19 at the church, located at 10291 Green Road in Goodrich. The church will also celebrate with music.
Details: Call (810) 636-2100.

Autism workshop
Goodrich Area Schools is hosting a free Autism Spectrum Disorder DVD Workshop from 4 to 6 p.m. Dec. 14 in the GenNet room of Goodrich High School on Gale Road.
RSVP to Special Education Services office at (810) 591-5222.

GHS hockey Christmas
A fund-raiser Christmas party for the Goodrich High School varsity hockey team will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. Dec. 15 at the Penalty Box Sports Tavern and Eatery, located at 2400 Owen Road in Fenton.
Reserved seating recommended; contact a coach or team member.
Cost: $7 per person; under 5 free.

Atlas signs
The Atlas Township Firefighters Association is offering quality reflective address signs with free installation. Sign and bracket: $22. Cost: $8.
Mail name, address, city, and telephone number along with a check to: Atlas Township Firefighters Association, P.O. Box 87, Goodrich, Mich., 48438.
Details:Send an e-mail to AtlasFireSigns@aol.com.

‘Dive-in? movie night
Individuals and families can swim and watch a movie at the Brandon Aquatic & Fitness Center Dec. 17.
Open from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.; movie starts at 6 p.m. Some floats available or bring your own.
The center is part of the Brandon School District, and is located at 1025 S. Ortonville Road.
Cost: $2 per person.

Make bracelets
Make a beaded bracelet from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Dec. 17 at the Brandon Township Public Library.
Free program is open to teens ages 12 to 18. Registration required.
Details: (248) 627-1461 or go to www.brandonlibrary.org.

Free gym time
Victory World Outreach community gym night is held from 8 to 10:30 p.m. the first and third Friday of each month through May at the church, located at 10291 Green Road in Goodrich.Includes use of the 125 by 50 foot double basketball court gym. The gym can be used for basketball, dodgeball, table tennis, food, fun, and fellowship. Children younger than 10 must be accompanied by an adult.
Details:(810)636-2100.

Monday prayer
A Monday interdenominational prayer group will meet to pray for Oakland County emergency workers, citizens, and officials from 6 to 8 p.m. Dec. 20 at the Old Town Hall, located at 476 Mill St. in Ortonville.
Details: (248) 627-5969.

Financial aid workshop
A financial aid consultant from Baker College will answer college financing questions in a workshop to be held at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 6 in the cafeteria of Goodrich High School, located at 8029 S. Gale Road in Goodrich.
Bring your 2004 tax information and financial aid packet, or pick up a packet at the workshop.
Details: (810) 591-2224.

Books and Bagels club
The Brandon Township Public Library’s Books and Bagels book club will meet at 10 a.m. Jan. 14 at the library, located at 304 South St. in Ortonville.
The book, ‘Waiting? by Ha Jin, is available through the library’s Adult Services Desk.
Bagels and beverages served; child supervision provided.
Details and registration: Call (248) 627-1461 or go to www.brandonlibrary.org.

Sock monkeys
Sock monkey kits will once again be sold for the Brandon Township Public Library’s ‘Monkeying Around? party slated for 1 p.m. Feb. 12, 2005.
Kits go on sale Dec. 16 at the circulation desk. Cost: $6.
Monkeys should be completed and returned to the library by Feb. 9. The library is located at 304 South St. in Ortonville.
Details: (248) 627-1461.

Local libraries
The Goodrich Library is located at 10237 Hegel Road in the village of Goodrich. (810) 636-2489.
The Brandon Township Library is located at 304 South St. in Brandon Township. (248) 627-1461.

Get on ‘the board?
Submit non-profit events of interest to the community at least one week prior to desired publication date.
Call (248) 627-4332 or send an e-mail to eliz48446@hotmail.com for an announcement form, which can be returned to 12 South St., P.O. Box 595 in downtown Ortonville, 48462; faxed to (248) 627-4408, or e-mailed to eliz48446@hotmail.com. Please include name and number for verification.
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GHS book fair
Goodrich High School is holding its annual half-off book fair 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Dec. 3 to 10.
Find books geared for all ages, toddler through adult.

Monday prayer
A Monday interdenominational prayer group will meet to pray for Oakland County emergency workers, citizens, and officials from 6 to 8 p.m. Dec. 6 and 20 at the Old Town Hall, located at 476 Mill St. in Ortonville.
Details: (248) 627-5969.

Jesus? birthday
Victory World Outreach Center is holding its annual children’s Birthday Party for Jesus at 7 p.m. Dec.10, featuring musical drama, games, food and fun at the church, located at 10291 Green Road in Goodrich.
Bring a canned good or pair of child-sized mittens as a gift to be distributed to needy families in Genesee County.
Details: (810) 636-2100.

Atlas signs
The Atlas Township Firefighters Association is offering quality reflective address signs with free installation. Sign and bracket: $22. Cost: $8.
Mail name, address, city, and telephone number along with a check to: Atlas Township Firefighters Association, P.O. Box 87, Goodrich, Mich., 48438.
Details:Send an e-mail toAtlasFireSigns@aol.com.

Holiday magic
The Friends of Brandon Library group is sponsoring Miss Mary Christmas and her Holiday Magic Show from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. Dec. 11 at the library, located at 304 South St. in Ortonville. Space is limited.
Registration and details: Call (248) 627-1462, www.brandonlibrary.org.

Steel Christmas
Brandon Township Public Library will host the sounds of the Caribbean in a free concert by the Gratitude Steel Band at 2 p.m. Dec. 11.
Seating is limited; registration is required.
Registration and details: (248) 627-1461.

Make bracelets
Make a beaded bracelet from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Dec. 17 at the Brandon Township Public Library.
Free program is open to teens ages 12 to 18. Registration required.
Details: (248) 627-1461 or go to www.brandonlibrary.org.

Free gym time
Victory World Outreach community gym night is held from 8 to 10:30 p.m. the first and third Friday of each month through May at the church, located at 10291 Green Road in Goodrich.Includes use of the 125 by 50 foot double basketball court gym. The gym can be used for basketball, dodgeball, table tennis, food, fun, and fellowship. Children younger than 10 must be accompanied by an adult.
Details:(810)636-2100.

Sock monkeys
Sock monkey kits will once again be sold for the Brandon Township Public Library’s ‘Monkeying Around? party slated for 1 p.m. Feb. 12, 2005.
Kits go on sale Dec. 16 at the circulation desk. Cost: $6.
Monkeys should be completed and returned to the library by Feb. 9. The library is located at 304 South St. in Ortonville.
Details: (248) 627-1461.

On ‘the board?
Submit non-profit events of interest to the community at least one week prior to desired publication date.
Call (248) 627-4332 or send an e-mail to eliz48446@hotmail.com for an announcement form, which can be returned to 12 South St., P.O. Box 595 in downtown Ortonville, 48462; faxed to (248) 627-4408, or e-mailed to eliz48446@hotmail.com. Please include name and number for verification.

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Monday prayer group
A Monday interdenominational prayer group will meet to pray for Oakland County emergency workers, citizens, and officials from 6 to 8 p.m. Nov. 29; and Dec. 6 and 20 at the Old Town Hall, located at 476 Mill St. in Ortonville.
Details: (248) 627-5969.

Book battle meeting
Orientation for Brandon library’s 2005 Battle of the Books for fifth and sixth-graders will be held at 7 p.m. Nov. 29 at the library, located at 304 South St. in Ortonville.
Details: (248) 627-1462 or go to www.brandonlibrary.org.

Cookie making
Goodrich Adult Enrichment is offering a Holiday Cookies classes, to teach the art of royal icing decorating from 6 to 8 p.m. Nov. 30 at Oaktree.
Details: (810) 591-5201.

Books on the big screen
The Brandon Township Public Library will hold a short book discussion of ‘Tuck Everlasting? by Natalie Babbitt and view the film from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Dec. 2.
Teens ages 12 to 18, along with at least one adult are welcome. Snacks and beverages served.
Details and registration: (248) 627-1461 or go to www.brandonlibrary.org.

Widowed support group
Lewis E. Wint and Son Funeral Home will host a widowed support group at 7 p.m. Dec. 2 at the Independence Township Senior Center in Clintonwood Park on Clarkston Road in Clarkston.
Topic: Memorializing and honoring loved ones.
The group meets free of charge; all are welcome. Refreshments will be served.
Details or mailing list information: (248) 625-5231.

Cookie walk
The Ortonville United Methodist Church will hold its Christmas cookie walk and pancake breakfast beginning at 7 a.m. Dec. 4 during the Ortonville Christmas in the Village.

St. Anne youth group
All high school students are welcome to take part in the St. Anne youth group, which meets from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays, and participates in numerous area activities.
Details: Call Kim at (248) 627-3965, ext. 132 or go to www.stanneyouthgroup.tripod.com.

Moms In Touch prayer
The Brandon area Moms In Touch group meets weekly to pray for area children, teachers, and schools.
Details: (248) 627-9471 or send an e-mail to cverville@ideas-images.com.

Atlas address signs
The Atlas Township Firefighters Association is offering quality reflective address signs with free installation. Sign and bracket: $22. Cost: $8.
Mail name, address, city, and telephone number along with a check to: Atlas Township Firefighters Association, P.O. Box 87, Goodrich, Mich., 48438.
Details: Send an e-mail to AtlasFireSigns@aol.com.

Local libraries
The Goodrich Library is located at 10237 Hegel Road in the village of Goodrich. (810) 636-2489.
The Brandon Township Library is located at 304 South St. in Brandon Township. (248) 627-1461.

Holiday magic
The Friends of Brandon Library group is sponsoring Miss Mary Christmas and her Holiday Magic Show from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. Dec. 11 at the library, located at 304 South St. in Ortonville. Space is limited.
Registration and details: Call (248) 627-1462 or go to www.brandonlibrary.org.

Barn nativity
Join the costumed actors of the Mt. Bethel United Methodist Church Dec. 12 in a live interactive nativity play set in a 160-year-old barn. Performances, featuring live animals and Christmas carol singing, will be held at 5 and 7 p.m. at the barn, located at 3694 Jossman Road near Oakhill Road in Groveland Township.
Following the play, hot chocolate will be served at the church, located near Jossman and Bald Eagle Lake Road.
Details: (810) 659-2614.

Caribbean Christmas
Brandon Township Public Library will host the sounds of the Caribbean in a free concert by the Gratitude Steel Band at 2 p.m. Dec. 11.
Seating is limited; registration is required.
Registration and details: (248) 627-1461.

Bracelet workshop
Make a beaded bracelet from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Dec. 17 at the Brandon Township Public Library.
Free program is open to teens ages 12 to 18. Registration required.
Details: (248) 627-1461 or go to www.brandonlibrary.org.

Free community gym
Victory World Outreach community gym night is held from 8 to 10:30 p.m. the first and third Friday of each month through May at the church, located at 10291 Green Road in Goodrich.Includes use of the 125 by 50 foot double basketball court gym. The gym can be used for basketball, dodgeball, table tennis, food, fun, and fellowship. Children younger than 10 must be accompanied by an adult.
Details: (810) 636-2100.

Sock monkey madness
Sock monkey kits will once again be sold for the Brandon Township Public Library’s ‘Monkeying Around? party slated for 1 p.m. Feb. 12, 2005.
Kits go on sale Dcc. 16 at the circulation desk. Cost: $6.
Monkeys should be completed and returned to the library by Feb. 9. The library is located at 304 South St. in Ortonville.
Details: (248) 627-1461.

Get on ‘the board?
Submit non-profit events of interest to the community at least one week prior to desired publication date.
Call (248) 627-4332 or send an e-mail to eliz48446@hotmail.com for an announcement form, which can be returned to 12 South St., P.O. Box 595 in downtown Ortonville, 48462; faxed to (248) 627-4408, or e-mailed to eliz48446@hotmail.com. Please include name and number for verification.
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Genesys hospice sale
A fund-raiser bake sale and craft show will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 20, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 21 at Genesys Hospice, 7280 S. State Road, Goodrich, featuring pottery and hand-made items. Also guided tours, open house Nov. 20.
Details: 888-943-9690.

Monday prayer group
A Monday interdenominational prayer group will meet to pray for Oakland County emergency workers, citizens, and officials from 6 to 8 p.m. Nov. 29; and Dec. 6 and 20 at the Old Town Hall, located at 476 Mill St. in Ortonville.
Details: (248) 627-5969.

Movie rescheduled
Brandon Senior Center’s movie matinee of ‘Calendar Girls? is rescheduled to 12:30 p.m. Nov. 23 at the center.

Book battle meeting
Orientation for Brandon library’s 2005 Battle of the Books for fifth and sixth-graders will be held at 7 p.m. Nov. 29 at the library, located at 304 South St. in Ortonville.
Details: (248) 627-1462 or go to www.brandonlibrary.org.

Cookie making
Goodrich Adult Enrichment is offering a Holiday Cookies classes, to teach the art of royal icing decorating from 6 to 8 p.m. Nov. 30 at Oaktree.
Details: (810) 591-5201.

Co-op preschool wreaths
Brandon Co-op Preschool is selling wreaths from 4 to 7 p.m. Nov. 23 at Bueche’s in Ortonville.

Cookie walk
The Ortonville United Methodist Church will hold its Christmas cookie walk and pancake breakfast beginning at 7 a.m. Dec. 4 during the Ortonville Christmas in the Village.

St. Anne youth group
All high school students are welcome to take part in the St. Anne youth group, which meets from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays, and participates in numerous area activites.
Details: Call Kim at (248) 627-3965, ext. 132 or go to www.stanneyouthgroup.tripod.com.

Moms In Touch prayer
The Brandon area Moms In Touch group meets weekly to pray for area children, teachers, and schools.
Details: (248) 627-9471 or send an e-mail to cverville@ideas-images.com.

Atlas address signs
The Atlas Township Firefighters Association is offering quality reflective address signs with free installation. Sign and bracket: $22. Cost: $8.
Mail name, address, city, and telephone number along with a check to: Atlas Township Firefighters Association, P.O. Box 87, Goodrich, Mich., 48438.
Details: Send an e-mail to AtlasFireSigns@aol.com.

Local libraries
The Goodrich Library is located at 10237 Hegel Road in the village of Goodrich. (810) 636-2489.
The Brandon Township Library is located at 304 South St. in Brandon Township. (248) 627-1461.

Holiday magic
The Friends of Brandon Library group is sponsoring Miss Mary Christmas and her Holiday Magic Show from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. Dec. 11 at the library, located at 304 South St. in Ortonville. Space is limited.
Registration and details: Call (248) 627-1462 or go to www.brandonlibrary.org.

Caribbean Christmas
Brandon Township Public Library will host the sounds of the Caribbean in a free concert by the Gratitude Steel Band.
Seating is limited; registration is required.
Registration and details: (248) 627-1461.

Free community gym
Victory World Outreach community gym night is held from 8 to 10:30 p.m. the first and third Friday of each month through May at the church, located at 10291 Green Road in Goodrich.Includes use of the 125 by 50 foot double basketball court gym. The gym can be used for basketball, dodgeball, table tennis, food, fun, and fellowship. Children younger than 10 must be accompanied by an adult.
Details: (810) 636-2100.

Get on ‘the board?
Submit non-profit events of interest to the community at least one week prior to desired publication date.
Call (248) 627-4332 or send an e-mail to eliz48446@hotmail.com for an announcement form, which can be returned to 12 South St., P.O. Box 595 in downtown Ortonville, 48462; faxed to (248) 627-4408, or e-mailed to eliz48446@hotmail.com. Please include name and number for verification.
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Monday prayer group
A Monday interdenominational prayer group will meet to pray for Oakland County emergency workers, citizens, and officials from 6 to 8 p.m. Nov. 15 and 29; and Dec. 6 and 20 at the Old Town Hall, located at 476 Mill St. in Ortonville.
Details: (248) 627-5969.

Annie Capps at SLUMCity
SLUMCity Coffee House, a non-profit acoustic and folk music venue of the Seymour Lake United Methodist Church, will feature Annie Capps with special guest Dan Hazlett Nov. 20. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Show time: 7 p.m. $5 cover charge includes coffee and dessert.
Details: Call (248) 628-4763 or go to www.seymourlakeumc.org.

Movie rescheduled
Brandon Senior Center’s movie matinee of ‘Calendar Girls? is rescheduled to 12:30 p.m. Nov. 23 at the center.

Book battle meeting
Orientation for Brandon library’s 2005 Battle of the Books for fifth and sixth-graders will be held at 7 p.m. Nov. 29 at the library, located at 304 South St. in Ortonville.
Details: (248) 627-1462 or go to www.brandonlibrary.org.
Cookie making
Goodrich Adult Enrichment is offering a Holiday Cookies class, to teach the art of royal icing decorating from 6 to 8 p.m. Nov. 30 at Oaktree.
Details: (810) 591-5201.

Blues concert
Ortonville Community Historical Society’s ‘Folk w/Shades of Blue? music program will host The Blue Train Band in concert 8 p.m. Nov. 20 at The Old Town Hall, located near Church and Mill streets in downtown Ortonville.
Cost of the benefit concert is $5 at the door.
Details: Call (248) 627-2528.

Co-op preschool wreaths
Brandon Co-op Preschool is selling wreaths from 4 to 7 p.m. Nov. 23 at Bueche’s in Ortonville.

Cookie walk
The Ortonville United Methodist Church will hold its Christmas cookie walk and pancake breakfast beginning at 7 a.m. Dec. 4 during the Ortonville Christmas in the Village.

St. Anne youth group
All high school students are welcome to take part in the St. Anne youth group, which meets from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays, and participates in numerous area activities.
Details: Call Kim at (248) 627-3965, ext. 132 or go to www.stanneyouthgroup.tripod.com.

Goodrich Christmas
The community Christmas celebration, slated for Dec. 9, still needs service organizations, school groups, churches, and interested individuals to participate in the event.
Mark your calendar for this year’s celebration, featuring cinnamon-almond roasting, a bonfire, horse and carriage tours, gift wrapping, local restaurant association foods, and a tree-lighting ceremony near the downtown parking lot.
Crafters can display merchandise at no cost in the park pavilion.
Goodrich Downtown Christmas also offers a Toys for Tots collection, the ‘Party Animals? petting zoo, the Genesee District Library Book Mouse, cookies, face-painting, story-telling, performances by the ‘Act Four? ladies quartet, and Santa Claus.
Details: (810) 636-3409.

Rockettes reservations
The Brandon Township Recreation Department is taking 35 reservations to see the Rockettes at Fox Theatre Dec. 9. A luxury bus will also take participants to a Canterbury Village dinner and shopping.
Details: (248) 627-4640.

Atlas address signs
The Atlas Township Firefighters Association is offering quality reflective address signs with free installation. Sign and bracket: $22. Cost: $8.
Mail name, address, city, and telephone number along with a check to: Atlas Township Firefighters Association, P.O. Box 87, Goodrich, Mich., 48438.
Details: Send an e-mail to AtlasFireSigns@aol.com.

Holiday magic
The Friends of Brandon Library group is sponsoring Miss Mary Christmas and her Holiday Magic Show from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. Dec. 11 at the library, located at 304 South St. in Ortonville. Space is limited.
Registration and details: Call (248) 627-1462 or go to www.brandonlibrary.org.

Get on ‘the board?
Submit non-profit events of interest to the community at least one week prior to desired publication date.
Call (248) 627-4332 or send an e-mail to eliz48446@hotmail.com for an announcement form, which can be returned to 12 South St., P.O. Box 595 in downtown Ortonville, 48462; faxed to (248) 627-4408, or e-mailed to eliz48446@hotmail.com. Please include name and number for verification.
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Thanksgiving dinner
A free Thanksgiving dinner will be served at noon Nov. 9 for local senior citizens at Brandon Fletcher Intermediate School, located at 300 South St. in Brandon Township.
The turkey-and-trimmings dinner will feature entertainment by the Brandon Show Choir, door prizes, and a sing-along.

Autism workshop
Goodrich Area Schools is hosting a series of Autism Spectrum Disorder DVD workshops, presented by the Genesee Intermediate School District Special Education Services, beginning 4 to 6 p.m. Nov. 9 at Goodrich High School, located at 8029 S. Gale Road in Goodrich.
RSVP to (810) 591-5222.

Youth orientation
Brandon Groveland Youth Assistance will hold a new members? orientation from noon to 1 p.m. Nov. 10 in the Ortonville Village Council Room, 476 Mill St.,Ortonville.
RSVP to (248) 627-6445.

Wreaths, poinsettias
The Goodrich Children’s Center is raising funds through Nov. 12 with the sale of poinsettias, wreaths, and garlands.
Details: Call Carol at (248) 425-7800, Nickole at (248) 467-4175, Kim at (810) 516-3140 or community education at (810) 591-5201.

Craft show
Organizers of the Happy Huntress Craft Show are looking for crafters for the Nov. 13 show to be held at Goodrich Middle School.
Booths: $30.
Details: Call Dawn at (810) 695-5347 or Catherine at (810) 636-4321.

Thanksgiving potluck
The Brandon Senior Center will hold its annual Thanksgiving potluck dinner and installation of officers at 5 p.m. Nov. 13.
Details: (248) 627-6447.

Cookie making
Goodrich Adult Enrichment is offering a Holiday Cookies classes, to teach the art of royal icing decorating from 6 to 8 p.m. Nov. 30 at Oaktree.
Details: (810) 591-5201.

Goodrich senior Thanksgiving
The Goodrich area senior citizen club, the Silver Fox Folks will enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving dinner at the William Peters Mansion in Columbiaville, including a tour of the old mansion, on Nov. 18.
Details: Call Carol at (810) 591-5222.

Annie Capps at SLUMCity
SLUMCity Coffee House, a non-profit acoustic and folk music venue of the Seymour Lake United Methodist Church, will feature Annie Capps with special guest Dan Hazlett Nov. 20. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Show time: 7 p.m. $5 cover charge includes coffee and dessert.
Details: Call (248) 628-4763 or go to www.seymourlakeumc.org.

Prophetic speaker
The Rev. Larry Huggins, international prophetic minister will be the guest speaker at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Nov. 21 at Victory World Outreach Church, located at 10291 Green Road in Goodrich.
Details: (810) 636-2100.

Free community gym
Victory World Outreach community gym night is held from 8 to 10:30 p.m. the first and third Friday of each month through May at the church, located at 10291 Green Road in Goodrich.
Open gym night includes use of the 125 foot by 50 foot double basketball court gym. The gym can be used for basketball, dodgeball, table tennis, food, fun, and fellowship. Children younger than 10 must be accompanied by an adult.
Details: (810) 636-2100.

Atlas address signs
The Atlas Township Firefighters Association is offering quality reflective address signs with free installation. Sign and bracket: $22. Post: $8.
Mail name, address, city, and telephone number along with a check to: Atlas Township Firefighters Association, P.O. Box 87, Goodrich, Mich., 48438.
Details: E-mail AtlasFireSigns@aol.com.

Cookie walk
The Ortonville United Methodist Church will hold its Christmas cookie walk and pancake breakfast beginning at 7 a.m. Dec. 4 during the Ortonville Christmas in the Village.

Rockettes reservations
The Brandon Township Recreation Department is taking 35 reservations to see the Rockettes at Fox Theatre Dec. 9. A luxury bus will also take participants to a Canterbury Village dinner and shopping.
Details: (248) 627-4640.

Get on ‘the board?
Submit non-profit events of interest to the community at least one week prior to desired publication date.
Call (248) 627-4332 or send an e-mail to eliz48446@hotmail.com for an announcement form, which can be returned to 12 South St., P.O. Box 595 in downtown Ortonville, 48462; faxed to (248) 627-4408, or e-mailed to eliz48446@hotmail.com. Please include name and number for verification.

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Hadley children’s author
Award-winning children’s author Roland Smith (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0786811595/qid=1098728571/sr=1-6/ref=sr_1_6/102-0448363-9492163’v=glance&s=books) will discuss his writing adventures at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 2 at the Hadley branch of the Lapeer District Library, located on Hadley Road in Hadley Township.
Details: (810) 797-4101.

Harvest supper, bake sale
A harvest supper and bake sale will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Nov. 3 at Christ Lutheran Church, located at 5245 Hadley Road.
Cost: Adults, $8; ages 5 to 12, $4; 4 and younger, free.
Details: (810) 797-4602.

St. Anne youth group
All high school students are welcome to take part in the St. Anne youth group, which meets from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays, and participates in numerous area activites.
Details: Call Kim at (248) 627-3965, ext. 132 or go to www.stanneyouthgroup.tripod.com.

Turkeyville reservations
The Brandon Senior Center is accepting reservations and payment until Nov. 4 for its Dec. 4 trip to the Turkeyville Christmas play. Open to all ages.
Details: (248) 627-6447.

Brandon bridge club
The Brandon Senior Center is holding signups for its bridge club. If you know how to play, sign up on the bulletin board at the Brandon Senior Center or call (248) 627-6678. The club is open to all ages.

Widowed support group
Lewis E. Wint and Son Funeral Home will hold a free widowed support group at 7 p.m. Nov. 4 with bereavement counselor Alciia Brown, M.A., L.P.C. at the Independence Township Senior Center in Clintonwood Park on Clarkston Road in Clarkston.
Details: (248) 625-5231.

Learn to swim
Fall II and Fall III Learn to Swim class registration is still open at the Brandon Aquatic & Fitness Center.
The center also offers open swims from 5:30 to 7:45 p.m. Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday.
Details: (248) 627-1816.

St. Anne euchre
Euchre will begin at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 6 at St. Anne. Doors open at 7 p.m.

All Saints Sunday
The Ortonville United Methodist Church will celebrate All Saints Sunday with a memorial service dedicated to those in the church who have died in the past year.
Services will be held at 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Nov. 7 by the Rev. Sue Walls.
Details: (248) 627-3125.

Local libraries
The Goodrich Library is located at 10237 Hegel Road in the village of Goodrich. (810) 636-2489.
The Brandon Township Library is located at 304 South St. in Brandon Township. (248) 627-1461.

Monday prayer group
A Monday interdenominational prayer group will meet to pray for Oakland County emergency workers, citizens, and officials from 6 to 8 p.m. Nov. 15 and 29; and Dec. 6 and 20 at the Old Town Hall, located at 476 Mill St. in Ortonville.
Details: (248) 627-5969.

Christian parenting
A one-evening seminar teaching Christian parenting skills will be held at no charge form 7 to 8:30 p.m .Nov. 4 at St. Anne Church Hardy Hall, located at 825 S. Ortonville Road in Ortonville. Refreshments provided.
Details and reservations: Call Kim at (248) 627-3965, ext. 132.

Brandon Thanksgiving dinner
A free Thanksgiving dinner will be served at noon Nov. 9 for local senior citizens at Brandon Fletcher Intermediate School, located at 300 South St. in Brandon Township.
The turkey-and-trimmings dinner will feature entertainment by the Brandon Show Choir, door prizes, and a sing-along.

Senior casino trip
The Brandon Senior Center is taking reservations for a morning trip to Windsor Casino, leaving at 7:45 a.m. Open to anyone 21 or older.
Details: (248) 627-6447.

Craft show
Organizers of the Happy Huntress Craft Show are looking for crafters for the Nov. 13 show to be held at Goodrich Middle School.
Booths: $30.
Details: Call Dawn at (810) 695-5347 or Catherine at (810) 636-4321.

Thanksgiving potluck
The Brandon Senior Center will hold its annual Thanksgiving potluck dinner and installation of officers at 5 p.m. Nov. 13.
Details: (248) 627-6447.

Cookie making
Goodrich Adult Enrichment is offering a Holiday Cookies classes, to teach the art of royal icing decorating from 6 to 8 p.m. Nov. 30 at Oaktree.
Details: (810) 591-5201.

Goodrich senior
Thanksgiving
The Goodrich area senior citizen club, the Silver Fox Folks will enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving dinner at the William Peters Mansion in Columbiaville, including a tour of the old mansion, on Nov. 18.
Details: Call Carol at (810) 591-5222.

Free community gym
Victory World Outreach community gym night is held from 8 to 10:30 p.m. the first and third Friday of each month through May at the church, located at 10291 Green Road in Goodrich.
Open gym night includes use of the 125 foot by 50 foot double basketball court gym. The gym can be used for basketball, dodgeball, table tennis, food, fun, and fellowship. Children younger than 10 must be accompanied by an adult.
Details: (810)636-2100.

Atlas address signs
The Atlas Township Firefighters Association is offering quality reflective address signs with free installation. Sign and bracket: $22. Post: $8.
Mail name, address, city, and telephone number along with a check to: Atlas Township Firefighters Association, P.O. Box 87, Goodrich, Mich., 48438.
Details: E-mail AtlasFireSigns@aol.com.

Cookie walk
The Ortonville United Methodist Church will hold its Christmas cookie walk and pancake breakfast beginning at 7 a.m. Dec. 4 during the Ortonville Christmas in the Village.

Library homework center
The Brandon Township Public Library Homework Center will be open from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Thursday. Available on a first-come, first-served basis are 25 laptop computers.
Details: (248) 627-1461.

Get on ‘the board?
Submit non-profit events of interest to the community at least one week prior to desired publication date.
Call (248) 627-4332 or send an e-mail to eliz48446@hotmail.com for an announcement form, which can be returned to 12 South St., P.O. Box 595 in downtown Ortonville, 48462; faxed to (248) 627-4408, or e-mailed to eliz48446@hotmail.com. Please include name and number for verification.
Events will run on a space-available basis at the discretion of The Citizen editor.

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St. Anne youth group
All high school students are welcome to take part in the St. Anne youth group, which meets from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays, and participates in numerous area activites.
Details: Call Kim at (248) 627-3965, ext. 132 or go to www.stanneyouthgroup.tripod.com.

Brandon bridge club
The Brandon Senior Center is holding signups for its bridge club. If you knows how to play, sign up on the bulletin board at the Brandon Senior Center or call (248) 627-6678. The club is open to all ages.

Learn to swim
Fall II and Fall III Learn to Swim class registration is still open at the Brandon Aquatic & Fitness Center.
The center also offers open swims from 5:30 to 7:45 p.m. Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday.
Details: (248) 627-1816.

Local libraries
The Goodrich Library is located at 10237 Hegel Road in the village of Goodrich. (810) 636-2489.
The Brandon Township Library is located at 304 South St. in Brandon Township. (248) 627-1461.

Folk w/Shades of Blue
Folk w/Shades of Blue, the music committee of the Ortonville Area Historical Society, will hold ‘Open Jams? at 7:30 p.m. the first Friday each month through May at the Old Town Hall, located near Church and Mill streets in downtown Ortonville.
Acoustic instruments, vocals, and all levels of experience welcome.
Details: Call Margaret at (248) 627-2528.

Halloween open house
The MOMS Club of Ortonville-Goodrich will hold a Halloween party and open house at no charge from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 27 at Lake Louise Church of the Nazarene, located at 51 W. Seymour Lake Road in Ortonville.
Details: Call Shana at (248) 627-8648 or Mari at (810) 636-2469.

Youth Assistance appreciation
The Brandon Groveland Youth Assistance 2004 Annual Meeting & Sponsor Appreciation Breakfast will be held at 8 a.m. Oct. 28 at St. Anne Church hall, located at 825 S. Ortonville Road in Ortonville.
RSVP by Oct. 15.
Details: (248) 627-6445.

Women’s club
Judy Henley of the Ortonville Community Emergency Fund will be the guest speaker when the Ortonville Women’s Club meets 1 p.m. Oct. 28 at the Ortonville Senior Center.
Details: (248) 969-2106.

Christian parenting
A one-evening seminar teaching Christian parenting skills will be held at no charge form 7 to 8:30 p.m .Nov. 4 at St. Anne Church Hardy Hall, located at 825 S. Ortonville Road in Ortonville. Refreshments provided.
Details and reservations: Call Kim at (248) 627-3965, ext. 132.

Craft show
Organizers of the Happy Huntress Craft Show are looking for crafters for the Nov. 13 show to be held at Goodrich Middle School.
Booths: $30.
Details: Call Dawn at (810) 695-5347 or Catherine at (810) 636-4321.

Brandon Boutique & Craft Show
The Brandon Boutique & Craft Show will be held from 10 am. to 4 p.m. Nov. 13 at Brandon High School, located at 1025 S. Ortonville Road in Ortonville. Admission is $2 per person older than 4.
Vendor spaces: $30. Tables: $10.
Details: (248) 627-4640.

Christmas wreath sale
The Prince of Peace Lutheran Church is taking Christmas wreath orders for deliver from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Nov. 27.
Fresh 22-inch balsam wreaths with pine cones and velvet bows sell for $17 each.
Details: Call Linda at (248) 627-6491 or (810) 636-7600 or Judy at (810) 636-3370.

Cookie making, knitting
Goodrich Adult Enrichment is offering a Holiday Cookies classes, to teach the art of royal icing decorating from 6 to 8 p.m. Nov. 30 at Oaktree.
A Learn to Knit class will teach the basics from 6:30 to 9 p.m. on Mondays beginning Nov. to 15.
Details: (810) 591-5201.

Woodcarving teacher needed
The Brandon Senior Center needs someone to teach 14 students woodcarving at the center. Rates negotiable.
Details: (248) 627-6678.

Library Friends to meet
The Friends of the Brandon Township Library group will hold its annual membership meeting Oct. 26 at the library to elect officers. Visitors welcome.
Details: (248) 627-9579.

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Ortonville grief group
The Ortonville Baptist Church is holding a grief care group from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Oct. 18 at the church, located at 173 Church St. in Ortonville.
Grief specialist Lisa Morgensai, M.A. L.L.P. of Meier Clinics in Battle Creek will speak on understanding your own grief and finding ways to survive.
Child care available.
Details: (248) 627-2513 or go to www.ortonvillebaptist.org.

St. Anne youth group
All high school students are welcome to take part in the St. Anne youth group, which meets from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays, and participates in numerous area activites.
Details: Call Kim at (248) 627-3965, ext. 132 or go to www.stanneyouthgroup.tripod.com.

Preschool story hour
The Goodrich Branch of the Genesee District Library will hold a preschool story hour at 11 a.m. Thursdays until Oct 21 at the library, located at 10237 Hegel Road in downtown Goodrich.
Storyteller Carol Bakke will entertain children ages 2 to 4 with stories, songs, and crafts.
Details: (810) 636-2489

Monday senior bocce
The Brandon Senior Center’s new bocce league will meet to play at 12:30 p.m. every Monday, weather permitting. The team needs both players and cheerleaders. Games are open to everyone, and free instruction will be provided.

Goodrich book club
The Goodrich Library Book Discussion Group will meet at 1 p.m. Oct. 19 in the second-floor community room of the Goodrich Library, located at 10237 Hegel Road in downtown Goodrich. The group will discuss Mary Lawson’s “Crow Lake?; copies are currently available at the library.
The group meets at 1 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month.
Details: (810) 636-2489.

Brandon bridge club
The Brandon Senior Center is holding signups for its bridge club. If you knows how to play, sign up on the bulletin board at the Brandon Senior Center or call (248) 627-6678. The club is open to all ages.

Red Hats to meet
The ‘Red Hat Club? of Ortonville will meet for lunch Oct. 20 at Oriental Forest, located near Great Lakes Crossing.
Details: Call Phyllis at (248) 627-3651 or Naomi at (248) 627-3816.

‘Passion of The Christ?
Brandon Senior Center will offer a free viewing of ‘The Passion of The Christ? at 12:30 p.m. Oct. 21 at the center, located at 345 Ball St. in Ortonville.
Details: (248) 627-6678.

Learn to swim
Fall II and Fall III Learn to Swim class registration is still open at the Brandon Aquatic & Fitness Center.
The center also offers open swims from 5:30 to 7:45 p.m. Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday.
Details: (248) 627-1816.

Haunted forest
The St. Anne Youth Group Haunted Forest will be held from 7 to 11 p.m. Oct. 22 and 23 in the ‘forest? behind Harvey Swanson Elementary in Ortonville.
Cost: $5 per person; $15 per family or $3 per person with two nonperishable OCEF pantry items.
Equipment also needed.
Details: (248) 627-9335.

Local libraries
The Goodrich Library is located at 10237 Hegel Road in the village of Goodrich. (810) 636-2489.
The Brandon Township Library is located at 304 South St. in Brandon Township. (248) 627-1461.

Caramel apples
Order your autumn caramel apples from Prince of Peace Lutheran Church for $1 each through Oct. 22, and pick up from 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 25 at the church.
Details: Call Linda at (248) 627-6491, (810) 636-7600 or Judy at (810) 636-3370.

Harvest dinner
Mt. Bethel United Methodist Church will hold its annual harvest dinner from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Oct. 23 at the church, located near Jossman and Bald Eagle Lake Road.
Turkey and trimmings will be served family-style. The public is welcome.
Adults: $8; children, $4. Children younger than 3 are free. Take-out also available.

Folk w/Shades of Blue
Folk w/Shades of Blue, the music committee of the Ortonville Area Historical Society, will hold ‘Open Jams? at 7:30 p.m. the first Friday each month through May at the Old Town Hall, located near Church and Mill streets in downtown Ortonville.
Acoustic instruments, vocals, and all levels of experience welcome.
Details: Call Margaret at (248) 627-2528.

Halloween open house
The MOMS Club of Ortonville-Goodrich will hold a Halloween party and open house at no charge from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 27 at Lake Louise Church of the Nazarene, located at 51 W. Seymour Lake Road in Ortonville.
Details: Call Shana at (248) 627-8628 or Mari at (810) 636-2469.

Youth Assistance appreciation
The Brandon Groveland Youth Assistance 2004 Annual Meeting & Sponsor Appreciation Breakfast will be held at 8 a.m. Oct. 28 at St. Anne Church hall, located at 825 S. Ortonville Road in Ortonville.
RSVP by Oct. 15.
Details: (248) 627-6445.

Women’s club
Judy Henley of the Ortonville Community Emergency Fund will be the guest speaker when the Ortonville Women’s Club meets 1 p.m. Oct. 28 at the Ortonville Senior Center.
Details: (248) 969-2106.

Christian parenting
A one-evening seminar teaching Christian parenting skills will be held at no charge form 7 to 8:30 p.m .Nov. 4 at St. Anne Church Hardy Hall, located at 825 S. Ortonville Road in Ortonville. Refreshments provided.
Details and reservations: Call Kim at (248) 627-3965, ext. 132.

Craft show
Organizers of the Happy Huntress Craft Show are looking for crafters for the Nov. 13 show to be held at Goodrich Middle School.
Booths: $30.
Details: Call Dawn at (810) 695-5347 or Catherine at (810) 636-4321.

Michigan wine tasting
The Brandon Township Library is holding a Michigan wine-tasting event from 7 to 9 p.m. Nov. 2.
Cost: $10 per person. Space is limited. Must be 21 or older.
Details and registration: Call (248) 627-1461.

Cookie making, knitting
Goodrich Adult Enrichment is offering a Holiday Cookies classes, to teach the art of royal icing decorating from 6 to 8 p.m. Nov. 30 at Oaktree.
A Learn to Knit class will teach the basics from 6:30 to 9 p.m. on Mondays beginning Nov. to 15.
Details: (810) 591-5201.

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Grief care group
The Ortonville Baptist Church Grief Care Group will meet at 6:30 to 8 p.m. the first and third Monday each month at the church , located at 173 Church St. in Ortonville. Open to all ages; child care is available.
Details: Call (248) 627-2513, e-mail Thunderbolt52@msn.com or go to www.ortonvillebaptist.org.

Library closed
The Goodrich branch of the Genesee District Library will be closed Oct. 11 for a staff in-service day.

Garden club to meet
The Goodrich Garden Club will meet at 7 p.m. Oct. 12 in Oaktree Elementary School’s room 211, located at 7500 S. Gale Road to discuss buying, planting, pruning, and winter-protecting roses.
Details: (810) 636-4011.

St. Anne youth group
All high school students are welcome to take part in the St. Anne youth group, which meets from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays, and participates in numerous area activites.
Details: Call Kim at (248) 627-3965, ext. 132 or go to www.stanneyouthgroup.tripod.com.

SLUMCity Coffee House
SLUMCity Coffee House offers live acoustic-folk music the third Saturday each month through May.
For $5, get coffee, dessert, and a feature performance by Judy Insley beginning at 7 p.m. Oct. 16. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
Details: Call (248) 628-4763 or go to www.seymourlakeumc.org.

Preschool story hour
The Goodrich Branch of the Genesee District Library will hold a preschool story hour at 11 a.m. Thursdays until Oct 21 at the library, located at 10237 Hegel Road in downtown Goodrich.
Storyteller Carol Bakke will entertain children ages 2 to 4 with stories, songs, and crafts.
Details: (810) 636-2489

Monday senior bocce
The Brandon Senior Center’s new bocce league will meet to play at 12:30 p.m. every Monday, weather permitting. The team needs both players and cheerleaders. Games are open to everyone, and free instruction will be provided.

Moms In Touch prayer
The Brandon area Moms In Touch group meets weekly to pray for area children, teachers, and schools.
Details: (248) 627-9471 or send an e-mail to cverville@ideas-images.com.

Goodrich book club
The Goodrich Library Book Discussion Group will meet at 1 p.m. Oct. 19 in the second-floor community room of the Goodrich Library, located at 10237 Hegel Road in downtown Goodrich. The group will discuss Mary Lawson’s “Crow Lake?; copies are currently available at the library.
The group meets at 1 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month.
Details: (810) 636-2489.

Brandon bridge club
The Brandon Senior Center is holding signups for its bridge club. If you know how to play, sign up on the bulletin board at the Brandon Senior Center or call (248) 627-6678. The club is open to all ages.

BHS Class of 79 reunion
Brandon High School’s Class of 1979 25-year reunion will be held Oct. 16 at the Davison Country Club.
Details: (810) 606-1191.

Red Hats to meet
The ‘Red Hat Club? of Ortonville will meet for lunch Oct. 20 at Oriental Forest, located near Great Lakes Crossing.
Details: Call Phyllis at (248) 627-3651 or Naomi at (248) 627-3816.

‘Passion of The Christ?
Brandon Senior Center will offer a free viewing of ‘The Passion of The Christ? at 12:30 p.m. Oct. 21 at the center, located at 345 Ball St. in Ortonville.
Details: (248) 627-6678.

Local libraries
The Goodrich Library is located at 10237 Hegel Road in the village of Goodrich. (810) 636-2489.
The Brandon Township Library is located at 304 South St. in Brandon Township. (248) 627-1461.

Caramel apples
Order your autumn caramel apples from Prince of Peace Lutheran Church for $1 each through Oct. 22, and pick up from 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 25 at the church.
Details: Call Linda at (248) 627-6491, (810) 636-7600 or Judy at (810) 636-3370.

Youth Assistance appreciation
The Brandon Groveland Youth Assistance 2004 Annual Meeting & Sponsor Appreciation Breakfast will be held at 8 a.m. Oct. 28 at St. Anne Church hall, located at 825 S. Ortonville Road in Ortonville.
RSVP by Oct. 15.
Details: (248) 627-6445.

Halloween open house
The MOMS Club of Ortonville-Goodrich will hold a Halloween party and open house at no charge from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 27 at Lake Louise Church of the Nazarene, located at 51 W. Seymour Lake Road in Ortonville.
Details: Call Shana at (248) 627-8628 or Mari at (810) 636-2469.

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Meet the editor tonight
Goodrich and Atlas Township residents are invited to meet the editor of The Citizen, David Fleet at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 4 at the main floor of the Goodrich library, located at 10237 Hegel Road in downtown Goodrich.

WWII memorial discussed
Goodrich resident Richard Horton will discuss the new World War II memorial at a meeting of the Goodrich-Atlas Historical Society at 7 p.m. Oct. 4 in the second floor community room of the Goodrich library, located at 10237 Hegel Road in downtown Goodrich.

Grief care group
The Ortonville Baptist Church Grief Care Group will meet at 6:30 to 8 p.m. the first and third Monday each month beginning Oct. 4 at the church , located at 173 Church St. in Ortonville. Open to all ages; child care is available.
Details: Call (248) 627-2513, e-mail Thunderbolt52@msn.com or go to www.ortonvillebaptist.org.

Widowed support group
Lewis E. Wint and Son Funeral Home will hold a free widowed support group meeting at 7 p.m. Oct. 7 at the Independence Township Senior Center in Clintonwood Park on Clarkston Road in Clarkston. Open to all ages. Refreshments served.
Topic: Special concerns for young widows and widowers.
Details: (248) 625-5231.

St. Anne youth group
All high school students are welcome to take part in the St. Anne youth group, which meets from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays, and participates in numerous area activites.
Details: Call Kim at (248) 627-3965, ext. 132 or go to www.stanneyouthgroup.tripod.com.

Hadley historical mtg.
The Hadley Township Historical Society will meet at 7 p.m. Oct. 7 at the old mill in Hadley.

Brandon band raffle
Help the Brandon school bands, and win a performance of the Brandon High School marching band or other prizes.
Brandon band raffle tickets are available for $2 each or three for $5 from any band member or director, at football games, or through booster Grace Whitton.
Winner will be drawn at the Oct. 8 football game. First prize: Band performance; second prize: $75; third prize: $25 Best Buy gift certificate.
Details: Call Grace at (248) 627-6054.

Preschool story hour
The Goodrich Branch of the Genesee District Library will hold a preschool story hour at 11 a.m. Thursdays until Oct 21 at the library, located at 10237 Hegel Road in downtown Goodrich.
Storyteller Carol Bakke will entertain children ages 2 to 4 with stories, songs, and crafts.
Details: (810) 636-2489

Monday senior bocce
The Brandon Senior Center’s new bocce league will meet to play at 12:30 p.m. every Monday, weather permitting. The team needs both players and cheerleaders. Games are open to everyone, and free instruction will be provided.

Moms In Touch prayer
The Brandon area Moms In Touch group meets weekly to pray for area children, teachers, and schools.
Details: (248) 627-9471 or send an e-mail to cverville@ideas-images.com.

Euchre party
St. Anne Catholic Church will hold a euchre card party Oct. 9 at the church. Doors open at 7 p.m.; play begins at 7:30 p.m.
Cost $5 per person.

Library closed
The Goodrich branch of the Genesee District Library will be closed Oct. 11 for a staff in-service day.

Goodrich book club
The Goodrich Library Book Discussion Group will meet at 1 p.m. Oct. 19 in the second-floor community room of the Goodrich Library, located at 10237 Hegel Road in downtown Goodrich. The group will discuss Mary Lawson’s “Crow Lake?; copies are currently available at the library.
The group meets at 1 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month.
Details: (810) 636-2489.

Brandon bridge club
The Brandon Senior Center is holding signups for its bridge club. If you knows how to play, sign up on the bulletin board at the Brandon Senior Center or call (248) 627-6678. The club is open to all ages.

SLUMCity Coffee House
SLUMCity Coffee House offers live acoustic-folk music the third Saturday each month through May.
For $5, get coffee, dessert, and a feature performance by Judy Insley beginning at 7 p.m. Oct. 16. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
Details: Call (248) 628-4763 or go to www.seymourlakeumc.org.

BHS Class of 79 reunion
Brandon High School’s Class of 1979 25-year reunion will be held Oct. 16 at the Davison Country Club.
Details: (810) 606-1191.

‘Passion of The Christ?
Brandon Senior Center will offer a free viewing of ‘The Passion of The Christ? at 12:30 p.m. Oct. 21 at the center, located at 345 Ball St. in Ortonville.
Details: (248) 627-6678.

Local libraries
The Goodrich Library is located at 10237 Hegel Road in the village of Goodrich. (810) 636-2489.
The Brandon Township Library is located at 304 South St. in Brandon Township. (248) 627-1461.

Caramel apples
Order your autumn caramel apples from Prince of Peace Lutheran Church for $1 each through Oct. 22, and pick up from 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 25 at the church.
Details: Call Linda at (248) 627-6491, (810) 636-7600 or Judy at (810) 636-3370.

Senior flu shots
Oakland County Health Division is offering flu shots from 1 to 4 p.m. Oct. 28 at the Ortonville Senior Center, located at 345 Ball St. in Ortonville.
Cost: Free for Medicare-B or Medicaid participants with card and photo I.D.; otherwise $7 donation.
Details: 800-434-3358.

Halloween open house
The MOMS Club of Ortonville-Goodrich will hold a Halloween party and open house at no charge from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 27 at Lake Louise Church of the Nazarene, located at 51 W. Seymour Lake Road in Ortonville.
Details: Call Shana at (248) 627-8628 or Mari at (810) 636-2469.

Craft show
Organizers of the Happy Huntress Craft Show are looking for crafters for the Nov. 13 show to be held at Goodrich Middle School.
Booths: $30.
Details: Call Dawn at (810) 695-5347 or Catherine at (810) 636-4321.

Free community gym
Victory World Outreach community gym night is held from 8 to 10:30 p.m. the first and third Friday of each month through May at the church, located at 10291 Green Road in Goodrich.
Open gym night includes use of the 125 foot by 50 foot double basketball court gym. The gym can be used for basketball, dodgeball, table tennis, food, fun, and fellowship. Children younger than 10 must be accompanied by an adult.
Details: (810)636-2100.

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St. Anne girls? night
A ‘Girls? Night Out? will be held from 8 to 9 p.m. Sept. 30 at St. Anne Parish, located at 825 S. Ortonville Road in Ortonville. The evening will include refreshments and peer discussions of topics including peer pressure, self-image, and chastity for young women ages 12 to 18.

Hadley historical mtg.
The Hadley Township Historical Society will meet at 7 p.m. Oct. 7 at the old mill in Hadley.

Brandon band raffle
Help the Brandon school bands, and win a performance of the Brandon High School marching band or other prizes.
Brandon band raffle tickets are available for $2 each or three for $5 from any band member or director, at football games, or through booster Grace Whitton.
Winner will be drawn at the Oct. 8 football game. First prize: Band performance; second prize: $75; third prize: $25 Best Buy gift certificate.
Details: Call Grace at (248) 627-6054.

Free community gym
Victory World Outreach community gym night is held from 8 to 10:30 p.m. the first and third Friday of each month September through May at the church, located at 10291 Green Road in Goodrich.
Open gym night includes use of the 125 foot by 50 foot double basketball court gym. The gym can be used for basketball, dodgeball, table tennis, food, fun, and fellowship. Children younger than 10 must be accompanied by an adult.
Details: (810)636-2100.

Brandon baseball tryout
Tryouts for the Brandon Bulldogs 15-year-old baseball team will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. Oct. 10 and 16 at the Brandon JV field behind Brandon High School.
Players cannot turn 16 before Aug. 1, 2005.
Details: Call Bob at (248) 627-2709 (810) 516-3293.

Preschool story hour
The Goodrich Branch of the Genesee District Library will hold a preschool story hour at 11 a.m. Thursdays until Oct 21 at the library, located at 10237 Hegel Road in downtown Goodrich.
Storyteller Carol Bakke will entertain children ages 2 to 4 with stories, songs, and crafts.
Details: (810) 636-2489

Monday prayer group
A Monday interdenominational prayer group will meet to pray for Oakland County emergency workers, citizens, and officials from 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 4 and 18; Nov. 15 and 29; and Dec. 6 and 20 at the Old Town Hall, located at 476 Mill St. in Ortonville.
Details: (248) 627-5969.

Monday senior bocce
The Brandon Senior Center’s new bocce league will meet to play at 12:30 p.m. every Monday, weather permitting. The team needs both players and cheerleaders. Games are open to everyone, and free instruction will be provided.

Hadley library stories
Story hour for children ages 3 to 5 will be held from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. on Tuesdays at the library.

Register to vote now
If you’re 18 or older and planning to vote this November, register by Oct. 4.
The Brandon Township Public Library has set up a Web site to fill out an online form to register to vote.
The library is located at 304 South St. in Ortonville.

Moms In Touch prayer
The Brandon area Moms In Touch group meets weekly to pray for area children, teachers, and schools.
Details: (248) 627-9471 or send an e-mail to cverville@ideas-images.com.

Library closed
The Goodrich branch of the Genesee District Library will be closed Oct. 11 for a staff in-service day.

Goodrich book club
The Goodrich Library Book Discussion Group will meet at 1 p.m. Oct. 19 in the second-floor community room of the Goodrich Library, located at 10237 Hegel Road in downtown Goodrich. The group will discuss Mary Lawson’s “Crow Lake?; copies are currently available at the library.
The group meets at 1 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month.
Details: (810) 636-2489.

Caramel apple sale
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church is selling caramel apples at $1 each. Order now through Oct. 22 and pick up orders between 6 and 8 p.m. Oct. 25 at the church, located at 270 Grange Hall Road in Ortonville.
Details: Call Linda at (248) 627-6491 or (810) 636-7200; or call Judy at (810) 636-3370.

Craft show
Organizers of the Happy Huntress Craft Show are looking for crafters for the Nov. 13 show to be held at Goodrich Middle School.
Details: Call Dawn at (810) 695-5347 or Catherine at (810) 636-4321.

Library homework center
The Brandon Township Public Library Homework Center will be open from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Thursday. Available on a first-come, first-served basis are 25 laptop computers.
Details: (248) 627-1461.

Brandon bridge club
The Brandon Senior Center is holding signups for its bridge club. If you knows how to play, sign up on the bulletin board at the Brandon Senior Center or call (248) 627-6678. The club is open to all ages.

BHS Class of 79 reunion
Brandon High School’s Class of 1979 25-year reunion will be held Oct. 16 at the Davison Country Club. Class members who haven’t received an invitation are asked to send their name and address to P.O Box 435, Lake Orion, Mich., 48361; send an e-mail to rp3b@msn.com or call (810) 606-1191.

Local libraries
The Goodrich Library is located at 10237 Hegel Road in the village of Goodrich. (810) 636-2489.
The Brandon Township Library is located at 304 South St. in Brandon Township. (248) 627-1461.

Woodworking club
The Brandon Senior Activity Center is hosting a free woodworking club for anyone 18 or older. Meetings are held at 10 a.m. every Thursday at the center, located at 345 Hall St. in Ortonville.
Details: (248) 627-4408.

Seeking service personnel
The Goodrich-Atlas Historical Society is seeking Goodrich area service men and women for an upcoming book of veterans.
Details: (810) 636-2917, or through the Village of Goodrich office.

Senior Thanksgiving
The Goodrich area senior citizen club, the Silver Fox Folks will enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving dinner at the William Peters Mansion in Columbiaville, including a tour of the old mansion, on Nov. 18.
Details: Call Carol at (810) 591-5222.

Senior Internet
Volunteers will be available from 1 to 3 p.m. the first and third Thursday of each month to provide free Internet hook-up and information to seniors at the Brandon Senior Activity Center, located at 345 Ball St. in Ortonville.
Details: (248) 627-6678.

Get on ‘the board?
Submit non-profit events of interest to the community at least one week prior to desired publication date.
Call (248) 627-4332 or send an e-mail to eliz48446@hotmail.com for an announcement form, which can be returned to 12 South St., P.O. Box 595 in downtown Ortonville, 48462; faxed to (248) 627-4408, or e-mailed to eliz48446@hotmail.com. Please include name and number for verification.
Events will run on a space-available basis at the discretion of The Citizen editor.

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Brandon band raffle
Help the Brandon school bands, and win a performance of the Brandon High School marching band or other prizes.
Brandon band raffle tickets are available for $2 each or three for $5 from any band member or director, at football games, or through booster Grace Whitton.
Winner will be drawn at the Oct. 8 football game. First prize: Band performance; second prize: $75; third prize: $25 Best Buy gift certificate.
Details: Call Grace at (248) 627-6054.

Free community gym
Victory World Outreach community gym night is held from 8 to 10:30 p.m. the first and third Friday of each month September through May at the church, located at 10291 Green Road in Goodrich.
Open gym night includes use of the 125 foot by 50 foot double basketball court gym. The gym can be used for basketball, dodgeball, table tennis, food, fun, and fellowship. Children younger than 10 must be accompanied by an adult.
Details: (810)636-2100.

Preschool story hour
The Goodrich Branch of the Genesee District Library will hold a preschool story hour at 11 a.m. Thursdays until Oct 21 at the library, located at 10237 Hegel Road in downtown Goodrich.
Storyteller Carol Bakke will entertain children ages 2 to 4 with stories, songs, and crafts.
Details: (810) 636-2489

Baseball tryouts
2005 Baseball Tryouts Tryouts for the Michigan Cubs 14U travel team will be held at 11 a.m. Sept. 25. Applicants must be 14 years or under as of July 31, 2005. For more information contact Scott Bidelman 248-628-2140.

Monday prayer group
A Monday interdenominational prayer group will meet to pray for Oakland County emergency workers, citizens, and officials from 6 to 8 p.m. Sept. 20; Oct. 4 and 18; Nov. 15 and 29; and Dec. 6 and 20 at the Old Town Hall, located at 476 Mill St. in Ortonville.
Details: (248) 627-5969.

Monday senior bocce
The Brandon Senior Center’s new bocce league will meet to play at 12:30 p.m. every Monday, weather permitting. The team needs both players and cheerleaders. Games are open to everyone, and free instruction will be provided.

Hadley library stories
Story hour for children ages 3 to 5 will be held from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. on Tuesdays at the library.

OCEF sale
The Ortonville Community Emergency Fund is sponsoring an extensive sale to benefit the local food pantry to assist Ortonville community residents in need
Drop off clean, reusable items including household goods, sporting equipment, books, toys, collectibles, furniture, and miscellaneous from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sept. 22 at St. Anne Church. The sale will be held Sept. 23 to 25.
Details: Call Sue at (248) 625-9110.

Ortonville Women’s Club
The Ortonville Women’s Club is seeking new members. Interested? Join the group at 1 p.m. Sept. 23 at the local senior center to hear Channel 7’s Suzanne Wangler and Kaye Brennen of Estate Planning Institute, or look for the club’s craft and baked goods table at the Old Mill Museum during Septemberfest, Sept. 25.

Register to vote now
If you’re 18 or older and planning to vote this November, register by Oct. 4.
The Brandon Township Public Library has set up a Web site to fill out an online form to register to vote.
The library is located at 304 South St. in Ortonville.

Moms In Touch prayer
The Goodrich area Moms In Touch group meets weekly to pray for area children, teachers, and schools.
Details: (248) 627-9471 or send an e-mail to cverville@ideas-images.com.

Library closed
The Goodrich branch of the Genesee District Library will be closed Oct. 11 for a staff in-service day.

Craft show
Organizers of the Happy Huntress Craft Show are looking for crafters for the Nov. 13 show to be held at Goodrich Middle School.
Details: Call Dawn at (810) 695-5347 or Catherine at (810) 636-4321.

Library homework center
The Brandon Township Public Library Homework Center will be open from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Thursday. Available on a first-come, first-served basis are 25 laptop computers.
Details: (248) 627-1461.

Brandon bridge club
The Brandon Senior Center is holding signups for its bridge club. If you knows how to play, sign up on the bulleting board at the Brandon Senior Center or call (248) 627-6678. The club is open to all ages.

BHS Class of 79 reunion
Brandon High School’s Class of 1979 25-year reunion will be held Oct. 16 at the Davison Country Club. Class members who haven’t received an invitation are asked to send their name and address to P.O Box 435, Lake Orion, Mich., 48361; send an e-mail to rp3b@msn.com or call (810) 606-1191.

Local libraries
The Goodrich Library is located at 10237 Hegel Road in the village of Goodrich. (810) 636-2489.
The Brandon Township Library is located at 304 South St. in Brandon Township. (248) 627-1461.

Woodworking club
The Brandon Senior Activity Center is hosting a free woodworking club for anyone 18 or older. Meetings are held at 10 a.m. every Thursday at the center, located at 345 Hall St. in Ortonville.
Details: (248) 627-4408.

Greeting card sale
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, located at 270 Grange Hall Road in Ortonville, is offering sets of 12 ‘God’s Creation? greeting cards for $6.
Details: (248) 627-6491 or (810) 636-7600.

Seeking service personnel
The Goodrich-Atlas Historical Society is seeking Goodrich area service men and women for an upcoming book of veterans.
Details: (810) 636-2917, or through the Village of Goodrich office.

Senior Thanksgiving
The Goodrich area senior citizen club, the Silver Fox Folks will enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving dinner at the William Peters Mansion in Columbiaville, including a tour of the old mansion, on Nov. 18.
Details: Call Carol at (810) 591-5222.

Goodrich garden club
The Goodrich Garden Club meets at 7 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month, offering garden crafts, discussion, demonstrations, and guest speakers. Call for monthly meeting location.
Details: Kathy Adair at (810) 636-4011.

Senior Internet
Volunteers will be available from 1 to 3 p.m. the first and third Thursday of each month to provide free Internet hook-up and information to seniors at the Brandon Senior Activity Center, located at 345 Ball St. in Ortonville.
Details: (248) 627-6678.

Get on ‘the board?
Submit non-profit events of interest to the community at least one week prior to desired publication date.
Call (248) 627-4332 or send an e-mail to eliz48446@hotmail.com for an announcement form, which can be returned to 12 South St., P.O. Box 595 in downtown Ortonville, 48462; faxed to (248) 627-4408, or e-mailed to eliz48446@hotmail.com. Please include name and number for verification.
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Perennial exchange
The Goodrich Garden Club will hold its perennial plant exchange at 6 p.m. Sept. 14 at the Reid Elementary Playground. Bring potted, labeled plants for the one-to-one exchange at no charge.
Details: (810) 636-4011.

Free community gym
Victory World Outreach community gym night begins 8 p.m. Sept. 17 at the church, located at 10291 Green Road in Goodrich.
Open gym night includes use of the 125 foot by 50 foot double basketball court gym. Open gym will be held from 8 to 10:30 p.m. the first and third Friday of each month, September through May. The gym can be used for basketball, dodgeball, table tennis, food, fun, and fellowship. Children younger than 10 must be accompanied by an adult.
Details: (810)636-2100.

Preschool story hour
The Goodrich Branch of the Genesee District Library will hold a preschool story hour at 11 a.m. Thursdays from Sept. 16 to Oct 21 at the library, located at 10237 Hegel Road in downtown Goodrich.
Storyteller Carol Bakke will entertain children ages 2 to 4 with stories, songs, and crafts.
Details: (810) 636-2489

KOC square dance
The Knights of Columbus are hosting a square dance from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Sept. 17 at the hall of St. Anne Catholic Church, located at 825 Ortonville Road M-15.
Cost: $15 per couple, includes chips and pretzels. Bring your own beverage. Beginners welcome; caller will teach some line dances. Reservations not required.
Details: (248) 634-4263.

Paintball wars
Join the War of the Worlds men’s breakfast and paintball challenge beginning at 8 p.m. Sept. 18.
The event, put on by Goodrich-based ‘His2Overcome? Ministries features breakfast, special speaker and author Church Holton, use of a semi-auto paint marker, face and eye protection, and 1,000 rounds of paint and begins at Ortonville Baptist Church, located at 173 Church St. in Ortonville.
Cost: $65 per person in advance; $75 per person at the door.
Details: Go to www.His2Overcome.org, send an e-mail to mtison@his2overcome.org, or call (810) 636-6783.

Women’s Bible study
A non-denominational ladies Bible study is offered once a month through Victory World Outreach Church at 10 a.m. Sept. 18th.
Details: (810)636-2100.

Baseball tryouts
2005 Baseball Tryouts Tryouts for the Michigan Cubs 14U travel team will be held on Saturday, September 25, at 11 a.m. (must be 14 years or under as of July 31, 2005). For more information contact Scott Bidelman 248-628-2140.

Monday prayer group
A Monday interdenominational prayer group will meet to pray for Oakland County emergency workers, citizens, and officials from 6 to 8 p.m. Sept. 20; Oct. 4 and 18; Nov. 15 and 29; and Dec. 6 and 20 at the Old Town Hall, located at 476 Mill St. in Ortonville.
Details: (248) 627-5969.

Methodist pasty sale
The Goodrich United Methodist Church is holding a beef pasty sale. Place orders by calling the church office to ensure availability. Pasty orders available at the church, located at 8071 S. State Road in Goodrich, from 1 to 4 p.m. Sept. 17 and from 10 a.m. to noon Sept. 18.
Orders: (810) 363-2444.
Details: (810) 695-7469.

Hadley library stories
Story hour for children ages 3 to 5 will be held from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. on Tuesdays beginning Sept. 14 at the library.

Crop walk
Crop Walk 2004, a walk to help fight world hunger, will be held Sept. 19. Registration: 1 p.m. at Ortonville United Methodist Church. Walk begins at 2 p.m.
For forms or details call (248) 627-3111.

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Masonic rummage sale
The Ortonville Masonic Temple will hold a fund-raiser rummage sale beginning at 9 a.m. Sept. 9 and 10 at the Masonic Temple, located at 21 South Street in downtown Ortonville. The sale is being held to raise money for the Brandon scholarship fund.

Library homework center
The Brandon Township Public Library Homework Center will be open from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Thursday beginning Sept. 7. Available on a first-come, first-served basis are 25 laptop computers.
Details: (248) 627-1461.

Friends book sale
If you’re cleaning out your shelves, plan to donate your clean, gently used books to the Goodrich Friends of the Library for its used book sale to be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 11 in the community room, located above the Goodrich Branch of the Genesee District Library at 10237 Hegel Road in downtown Goodrich.
Sales of books will be used for library items such as bookshelves.

Brandon Friends sale
The Friends of the Brandon Townshp Public Library will hold a used book sale from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sept. 11 at the library, located at 304 South St. in Ortonville.
A 25 percent discount will be given during construction on the South Street Bridge. Take South Street from M-15.
Clean book donations accepted at the library, do not include pre-1995 encyclopedias, text books, magazines, or Reader’s Digest condensed book.
Details: (248) 627-8571.

Hadley golf scramble
The Hadley Lions Club-Hadley Chamber of Commerce 12th annual golf scramble will be held Sept. 12 at Hadley Acres. Tee time: 8:30 a.m. Cost: $65 per person; four-person teams.
To apply, call (810) 797-4531.

Lutheran anniversary
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church will celebrate the 25th anniversary of the church founding in a special 10:30 a.m. service Sept. 12 featuring the first pastor, the Rev. Daniel Fienen at the church, located at 270 Grange Hall Road in Ortonville.
Details: (248) 627-6222.

Perennial exchange
The Goodrich Garden Club will hold its perennial plant exchange at 6 p.m. Sept. 14 at the Reid Elementary Playground. Bring potted, labeled plants for the one-to-one exchange at no charge.
Details: (810) 636-4011.

Free community gym
Victory World Outreach community gym night begins 8 p.m. Sept. 17 at the church, located at 10291 Green Road in Goodrich.
Open gym night includes use of the 125 foot by 50 foot double basketball court gym. Open gym will be held from 8 to 10:30 p.m. the first and third Friday of each month, September through May. The gym can be used for basketball, dodgeball, table tennis, food, fun, and fellowship. Children younger than 10 must be accompanied by an adult.
Details: (810)636-2100.

KOC square dance
The Knights of Columbus are hosting a square dance from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Sept. 17 at the hall of St. Anne Catholic Church, located at 825 Ortonville Road M-15.
Cost: $15 per couple, includes chips and pretzels. Bring your own beverage. Beginners welcome; caller will teach some line dances. Reservations not required.
Details: (248) 634-4263.

Women’s Bible study
A non-denominational ladies Bible study is offered once a month through Victory World Outreach Church at 10 a.m. Sept. 18th.
Details: (810)636-2100.

Baseball tryouts
2005 Baseball Tryouts Tryouts for the Michigan Cubs 14U travel team will be held on Saturday, September 25, at 11 a.m. (must be 14 years or under as of July 31, 2005). For more information contact Scott Bidelman 248-628-2140.

Monday prayer group
A Monday interdenominational prayer group will meet to pray for Oakland County emergency workers, citizens, and officials from 6 to 8 p.m. Sept. 20; Oct. 4 and 18; Nov. 15 and 29; and Dec. 6 and 20 at the Old Town Hall, located at 476 Mill St. in Ortonville.
Details: (248) 627-5969.

Methodist pasty sale
The Goodrich United Methodist Church is holding a beef pasty sale. Place orders by calling the church office to ensure availability. Pasty orders available at the church, located at 8071 S. State Road in Goodrich, from 1 to 4 p.m. Sept. 17 and from 10 a.m. to noon Sept. 18.
Orders: (810) 363-2444.
Details: (810) 695-7469.

Hadley library stories
Story hour for children ages 3 to 5 will be held from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. on Tuesdays beginning Sept. 14 at the library.

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Hadley golf scramble
The Hadley Lions Club-Hadley Chamber of Commerce 12th annual golf scramble will be held Sept. 12 at Hadley Acres. Tee time: 8:30 a.m. Cost: $65 per person; four-person teams.
For an application, call (810) 797-4531.

GOB dance enrollment
Fall enrollment for GIB dance classes will be held 10 a.m. to noon or 5 to 7 p.m. Sept. 2. Classes include ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, and Celtic, and are available for ages 3 to adult.
Details: (248) 627-6317.

Books, bagels club
The Brandon Library Books and Bagels Book Club will meet from 10 to 11 a.m. Sept. 24 to disdcuss ‘Step-ball-change? by Jeanne Ray. The book is now available at the Adult Services Desk
Details: Call (248) 627-1461 or go to www.brandonlibrary.org.

Monday prayer group
A Monday interdenominational prayer group will meet to pray for Oakland County emergency workers, citizens, and officials from 6 to 8 p.m. Aug.30; Sept. 6 and 20; Oct. 4 and 18; Nov. 15 and 29; and Dec. 6 and 20 at the Old Town Hall, located at 476 Mill St. in Ortonville.
Details: (248) 627-5969.

Preschool open house
The Brandon Co-op Preschool will hold an open house from 10 a.m. to noon Aug. 30 at the center, located at 18 South St. in downtown Ortonville.
Parents are invited to bring children to see the school and meet the teacher. The school is currently enrolling 3 to 4-year-olds in a Tuesday-Thursday program.

Library homework center
The Brandon Township Public Library Homework Center will be open from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Thursday beginning Sept. 7. Available on a first-come, first-served basis are 25 laptop computers.
Details: (248) 627-1461.

Greeting card sale
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, located at 270 Grange Hall Road in Ortonville, is offering sets of 12 ‘God’s Creation? greeting cards for $6.
Details: (248) 627-6491 or (810) 636-7600.

Teen writing workshop
The Brandon Library will hold a series of writing workshops for teens in grades seven to 12. Fiction short stories and novels will be discussed from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Sept. 10.
Details and registration: (248) 627-1461 or go to www.brandonlibrary.org.

Friends book sale
If you’re cleaning out your shelves, plan to donate your clean, gently used books to the Goodrich Friends of the Library for its used book sale to be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 11 in the community room, located above the Goodrich Branch of the Genesee District Library at 10237 Hegel Road in downtown Goodrich.
Sales of books will be used for library items such as bookshelves.

Brandon Friends sale
The Friends of the Brandon Townshp Public Library will hold a used book sale from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sept. 11 at the library, located at 304 South St. in Ortonville.
Note: A 25 percent discount will be given during construction on the South Street Bridge. Take South Street from M-15 to access the library.
Clean book donations accepted at the library, do not include pre-1995 encyclopedias, text books, magazines, or Reader’s Digest condensed book.
Details: (248) 627-8571.

Methodist pasty sale
The Goodrich United Methodist Church is holding a beef pasty sale. Place orders by calling the church office to ensure availability. Pasty orders available at the church, located at 8071 S. State Road in Goodrich, from 1 to 4 p.m. Sept. 17 and from 10 a.m. to noon Sept. 18.
Orders: (810) 363-2444.
Details: (810) 695-7469.

BHS Class of 79 reunion
Brandon High School’s Class of 1979 25-year reunion will be held Oct. 16 at the Davison Country Club. Class members who haven’t received an invitation are asked to send their name and address to P.O Box 435, Lake Orion, Mich., 48361; send an e-mail to rp3b@msn.com or call (810) 606-1191.

Hadley library stories
Story hour for children ages 3 to 5 will be held from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. on Tuesdays beginning Sept. 14 at the library.

Crop walk
Crop Walk 2004, a walk to help fight world hunger, will be held Sept. 19. Registration: 1 p.m. at Ortonville United Methodist Church. Walk begins at 2 p.m.
For forms or details call (248) 627-3111.

Get on ‘the board?
Submit non-profit events of interest to the community at least one week prior to desired publication date.
Call (248) 627-4332 or send an e-mail to eliz48446@hotmail.com for an announcement form, which can be returned to 12 South St., P.O. Box 595 in downtown Ortonville, 48462; faxed to (248) 627-4408, or e-mailed to eliz48446@hotmail.com. Please include name and number for verification.
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Plein air painters meet
The Outpost Artist Society of Groveland Township invites local artists to bring their paints and brushes to meet for free plein air painting sessions on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 21 at Rudy’s Market in Clarkston, and Aug. 28 at a location to be announced.
Upon completion, artists are invited to gather to share accomplishments. Organizer Nancy Nesterowich hopes eventually to create a guild of local artists.
Details: (248) 240-0874 or (248) 627-6838, or send an e-mail to valleyart@aol.com.

Books, bagels club
The Brandon Library Books and Bagels Book Club will meet from 10 to 11 a.m. Sept. 24 to discuss ‘Step-ball-change? by Jeanne Ray. The book is available at the Adult Services Desk as of Aug. 23.
Details: Call (248) 627-1461 or go to www.brandonlibrary.org.

Library friends to meet
The Friends of the Brandon Township Library will hold a general membership meeting at 7 p.m. Aug. 24, and are seeking new members.

Monday prayer group
A Monday interdenominational prayer group will meet to pray for Oakland County emergency workers, citizens, and officials from 6 to 8 p.m. Aug.30; Sept. 6 and 20; Oct. 4 and 18; Nov. 15 and 29; and Dec. 6 and 20 at the Old Town Hall, located at 476 Mill St. in Ortonville.
Details: (248) 627-5969.

Preschool open house
The Brandon Co-op Preschool will hold an open house from 10 a.m. to noon Aug. 30 at the center, located at 18 South St. in downtown Ortonville.
Parents are invited to bring children to see the school and meet the teacher. The school is currently enrolling 3 to 4-year-olds in a Tuesday-Thursday program.

Greeting card sale
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, located at 270 Grange Hall Road in Ortonville, is offering sets of 12 ‘God’s Creation? greeting cards for $6.
Details: (248) 627-6491 or (810) 636-7600.

Senior movie matinee
Seniors are invited to the Brandon Senior Center at 12:30 p.m. Aug. 23 for a free viewing of the new release movie ‘Love Actually? starring Hugh Grant, Liam Neeson, and Colin Firth.

Aquatic-fitness sign-up
Mail-in registration for this fall’s Brandon Aquatic & Fitness Center classes begins Aug. 23.
Details: (248) 627-1816.

Heat Stays On cook-off
‘The Heat Stays On? Rib Cook-Off, a fund-raiser to assist local residents with heating bills, will be hosted by the Village Pub in downtown Ortonville Aug. 28.
Entry fee: $ 10.
Pick up ribs Aug. 27. Pre-registration required.
Details: (248) 627-2333.

Chastity meeting
St. Anne Youth will be holding a chastity meeting for young women 12 to 18 at 7 p.m. Aug. 30 at the church, located at 825 S. Ortonville Road.
Details: (248) 420-5857.

Teen writing workshop
The Brandon Library will hold a series of writing workshops for teens in grades seven to 12. Fiction short stories and novels will be discussed from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Sept. 10.
Details and registration: (248) 627-1461 or go to www.brandonlibrary.org.

Parent-child media club
The Brandon Library is having a parent-child book and film club for students grades three to six, to be accompanied by at least one parent from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Sept. 9 at the library, located at 304 South St. A film will be shown following book discussion.
Details and registration: (248) 627-1461 or go to www.brandonlibrary.org.

Friends book sale
If you’re cleaning out your shelves, plan to donate your clean, gently used books to the Goodrich Friends of the Library for its used book sale to be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 11 in the community room, located above the Goodrich Branch of the Genesee District Library at 10237 Hegel Road in downtown Goodrich.
Sales of books will be used for library items such as bookshelves.

Brandon Friends sale
The Friends of the Brandon Townshp Public Library will hold a used book sale from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sept. 11 at the library, located at 304 South St. in Ortonville.
Note: A 25 percent discount will be given during construction on the South Street Bridge. Take South Street from M-15 to access the library.
Clean book donations accepted at the library, do not include pre-1995 encyclopedias, text books, magazines, or Reader’s Digest condensed book.
Details: (248) 627-8571.

Methodist pasty sale
The Goodrich United Methodist Church is holding a beef pasty sale. Place orders by calling the church office to ensure availability. Pasty orders available at the church, located at 8071 S. State Road in Goodrich, from 1 to 4 p.m. Sept. 17 and from 10 a.m. to noon Sept. 18.
Orders: (810) 363-2444. Details: (810) 695-7469.

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Plein air painters meet
The Outpost Artist Society of Groveland Township invites local artists to bring their paints and brushes to meet for free plein air painting sessions on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 14 at Depot Park in Clarkston, Aug. 21 at Rudy’s Market in Clarkston, and Aug. 28 at a location to be announced.
Upon completion, artists are invited to gather to share accomplishments. Organizer Nancy Nesterowich hopes eventually to create a guild of local artists.
Details: (248) 240-0874 or (248) 627-6838, or send an e-mail to valleyart@aol.com.

Monday prayer group
A Monday interdenominational prayer group will meet to pray for Oakland County emergency workers, citizens, and officials from 6 to 8 p.m. Aug. 16 and 30; Sept. 6 and 20; Oct. 4 and 18; Nov. 15 and 29; and Dec. 6 and 20 at the Old Town Hall, located at 476 Mill St. in Ortonville.
Details: (248) 627-5969.

Greeting card sale
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, located at 270 Grange Hall Road in Ortonville, is offering sets of 12 ‘God’s Creation? greeting cards for $6.
Details: (248) 627-6491 or (810) 636-7600.

Groveland golf outing
The Groveland Township Fire Department’s Firemen’s Association Golf Tournament will be held Aug. 21 at the Goodrich Country Club, located on Hegel Road in Goodrich to raise funds for firefighters? educational and professional needs.
Minimum donation of $80 per golfer includes carts and lunch; a minimum non-golfer lunch donation is $15. Teams of four will participate in an 18-hole scramble.
Reserve your spot by Aug. 10.
Details: (248) 634-7722.

Homeschooling seminar
The third in a series of homeschooling seminars will be presents from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Aug. 19 at Brandon Library, located at 304 South St. in Ortonville.
Details and registration: (248) 627-1461 or go to www.brandonlibrary.org.

Collection for animals
The St. Anne Church youth group will collect items to benefit the Michigan Human Society Aug. 14 from noon to 4 p.m. outside Edith’s Pets and Supplies, located at 1605 Ortonville Road. Donate cat or dog food, litter, toys, stainless steel dishes, rubber gloves and newspaper. Items may also be donated at the church during August.
Details: Call Sue at (248) 625-9110.

Color guard car wash
Support the Goodrich Color Guard by stopping by for a car wash from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 21 at the Goodrich Plaza on M-15 in Goodrich.

Teen reading
Brandon Library’s ‘Heroes at Your Library? teen summer reading program will end Aug. 21 with an auction and feast from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.
Details and registration: (248) 627-1461 or go to www.brandonlibrary.org.

Senior movie matinee
Seniors are invited to the Brandon Senior Center at 12:30 p.m. Aug. 23 for a free viewing of the new release movie ‘Love Actually? starring Hugh Grant, Liam Neeson, and Colin Firth.

Aquatic-fitness sign-up
Mail-in registration for this fall’s Brandon Aquatic & Fitness Center classes begins Aug. 23.
Details: (248) 627-1816.

Chastity meeting
St. Anne Youth will be holding a chastity meeting for young women 12 to 18 at 7 p.m. Aug. 30 at the church, located at 825 S. Ortonville Road.
Details: (248) 420-5857.

Teen writing workshop
The Brandon Library will hold a series of writing workshops for teens in grades seven to 12. Fiction short stories and novels will be discussed from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Sept. 10.
Details and registration: (248) 627-1461 or go to www.brandonlibrary.org.

Parent-child media club
The Brandon Library is having a parent-child book and film club for students grades three to six, to be accompanied by at least one parent from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Sept. 9 at the library, located at 304 South St. A film will be shown following book discussion.
Details and registration: (248) 627-1461 or go to www.brandonlibrary.org.

Friends book sale
If you’re cleaning out your shelves, plan to donate your clean, gently used books to the Goodrich Friends of the Library for its used book sale to be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 11 in the community room, located above the Goodrich Branch of the Genesee District Library at 10237 Hegel Road in downtown Goodrich.
Sales of books will be used for library items such as bookshelves.

Fletcher golf outing
The second Cheryl Fletcher Care Fund Benefit Golf Outing will be held Sept. 18 at the Goodrich Country Club.
A fee of $75 per non-member or $50 per member includes 18 holes of golf with cart, continental breakfast, a light lunch, cash bar, and a chance to win door prizes.
Vegas holes, a 50-50 raffle, and raffle prizes will also be offered. Individuals and businesses may sponsor a hole at $50 each. Donations will also be accepted.
Golf details: (810) 636-2023
Fund details: (810) 636-7104.

Feng Shui basics
If you’d like to learn the basics of Feng Shui, join practitioner Ann Kucer, MLS, as she presents an overview of the basic principles of energy and balance, including helpful tips for home and office arrangement from 7 to 8 p.m. Sept. 22 at the Brandon Library, located at 304 South St.
Must be at least 18;class size limited.
Details and registration: Call (248) 627-1461 or go to www.brandonlibrary.org.

BHS Class of 79 reunion
Brandon High School’s Class of 1979 25-year reunion will be held Oct. 16 at the Davison Country Club. Class members who haven’t received an invitation are asked to send their name and address to P.O Box 435, Lake Orion, Mich., 48361; send an e-mail to rp3b@msn.com or call (810) 606-1191.

Boy Scouts
Boys ages 10 to 15 are invited to join Ortonville Boy Scout Troop 139. Meetings will be held at 7 p.m. on Mondays beginning Aug. 30 at Belle Ann Elementary. This year’s calendar includes Mammoth Caves, Fall Camporee, Henry Ford, Whirly Ball, DeCoursey, skiing, Planet Rock, Holly Rec, Mackinac Island, a canoe trip, summer camp, and white water.
Details: Call Karla at (810) 797-2060.

Get on ‘the board?
Submit non-profit events of interest to the community at least one week prior to desired publication date.
Call (248) 627-4332 or send an e-mail to eliz48446@hotmail.com for an announcement form, which can be returned to 12 South St., P.O. Box 595 in downtown Ortonville, 48462; faxed to (248) 627-4408, or e-mailed to eliz48446@hotmail.com. Please include name and number for verification.
Events will run on a space-available basis at the discretion of The Citizen editor.

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Plein air painters meet
The Outpost Artist Society of Groveland Township invites local artists to bring their paints and brushes to meet for free plein air painting sessions on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., beginning Aug. 7 at Wojo’s Greenhouse in Ortonville, Aug. 14 at Depot Park in Clarkston, Aug. 21 at Rudy’s Market in Clarkston, and Aug. 28 at a location to be announced.
Upon completion, artists are invited to gather to share accomplishments. Organizer Nancy Nesterowich hopes eventually to create a guild of local artists.
Details: (248) 240-0874 or (248) 627-6838, or send an e-mail to valleyart@aol.com.

Monday prayer group
A Monday interdenominational prayer group will meet to pray for Oakland County emergency workers, citizens, and officials from 6 to 8 p.m. Aug. 16 and 30; Sept. 6 and 20; Oct. 4 and 18; Nov. 15 and 29; and Dec. 6 and 20 at the Old Town Hall, located at 476 Mill St. in Ortonville.
Details: (248) 627-5969.

Brandon Tennis Open
The Brandon Tennis Open will be held through Aug. 15 at the Brandon High School tennis courts. Entry forms are available at the Brandon Schools central office and the BHS athletic office, and are due by July 18.

Preschool open house
The Brandon Co-op Preschool will hold an open house form 6 to 8 p.m Aug. 11 at the center, located at 18 South St. in downtown Ortonville.
Parents are invited to bring children to see the school and meet the teacher. The school is currently enrolling 3-year-olds.
Details: (248) 969-0345.

Greeting card sale
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, located at 270 Grange Hall Road in Ortonville, is offering sets of 12 ‘God’s Creation? greeting cards for $6.
Details: (248) 627-6491 or (810) 636-7600.

Groveland golf outing
The Groveland Township Fire Department’s Firemen’s Association Golf Tournament will be held Aug. 21 at the Goodrich Country Club, located on Hegel Road in Goodrich to raise funds for firefighters? educational and professional needs.
Minimum donation of $80 per golfer includes carts and lunch; a minimum non-golfer lunch donation is $15. Teams of four will participate in an 18-hole scramble.
Reserve your spot by Aug. 10.
Details: (248) 634-7722.

Homeschooling seminar
The third in a series of homeschooling seminars will be presented from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Aug. 19 at Brandon Library, located at 304 South St. in Ortonville.
Details and registration: (248) 627-1461 or go to www.brandonlibrary.org.

Bowlathon
St. Anne Youth will be participating in a Cystic Fibrosis Bowlathon Aug. 14 at Cherry Hill Lane in Clarkston. If you’d like to participate or sponsor a teen, call Kim at (248) 627-3965, ext. 132.

Collection for animals
The St. Anne Church youth group will collect items to benefit the Michigan Humane Society Aug. 14 from noon to 4 p.m. outside Edith’s Pets and Supplies, located at 1605 Ortonville Road. Donate cat or dog food, litter, toys, stainless steel dishes, rubber gloves and newspaper. Items may also be donated at the church during August.
Details: Call Sue at (248) 625-9110.

Swimming-tennis lessons
There is still room left in the third session of swimming and tennis sessions Aug. 10 and 12 through Goodrich Community Education.
Details and registration: (810) 591-5201.

Soccer scrimmage
Come show your spirit at a soccer scrimmage, to be held at 7 p.m. Aug. 14 at the soccer field of Brandon High School, pitting the Brandon High School team against all soccer alumni.
Details: Call Skip Drayton at (248) 627-6070.

Teen reading
Brandon Library’s ‘Heroes at Your Library? teen summer reading program will end Aug. 21 with an auction and feast from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.
Details and registration: (248) 627-1461 or go to www.brandonlibrary.org.

Senior movie matinee
Seniors are invited to the Brandon Senior Center at 12:30 p.m. Aug. 23 for a free viewing of the new release movie ‘Love Actually? starring Hugh Grant, Liam Neeson, and Colin Firth.

Davidson fund-raiser
A spaghetti dinner fund-raiser to benefit Ortonville resident Jim Davidson will be held from 1 to 6 p.m. Aug. 29 at the Brandon Senior Center, located at 345 Ball St. in Ortonville.
Funds will go toward cancer and living expenses for Jim, whose job has been terminated and insurance has been cancelled.
Cost: $5.50 children; $6.50 carry-outs; $8 adults. Donations may also be mailed to James Davidson, P.O. Box 34, Ortonville, MI 48462.

Chastity meeting
St. Anne Youth will be holding a chastity meeting for young women 12 to 18 at 7 p.m. Aug. 30 at the church, located at 825 S. Ortonville Road.
Details: (248) 420-5857.

Teen writing workshop
The Brandon Library will hold a series of writing workshops for teens in grades seven to 12. Fiction short stories and novels will be discussed from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Sept. 10.
Details and registration: (248) 627-1461 or go to www.brandonlibrary.org.

Friends book sale
If you’re cleaning out your shelves, plan to donate your clean, gently used books to the Goodrich Friends of the Library for its used book sale to be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 11 in the community room, located above the Goodrich Branch of the Genesee District Library at 10237 Hegel Road in downtown Goodrich.
Sales of books will be used for library items such as bookshelves.

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Submit non-profit events of interest to the community at least one week prior to desired publication date.
Call (248) 627-4332 or send an e-mail to eliz48446@hotmail.com for an announcement form, which can be returned to 12 South St., P.O. Box 595 in downtown Ortonville, 48462; faxed to (248) 627-4408, or e-mailed to eliz48446@hotmail.com. Please include name and number for verification.
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Ross memorial golf
The Lorena Ross Memorial Ladies? Golf Day will be held Aug. 2 at Hadley Acres Golf & Country Club.
Cost: $55 per person for four-woman scramble, includes hot lunch, 18 holes, cart, and prizes. A beverage cart will be available on the course.
Details: Call Jane at (810) 797-4640.

Country jamboree
The Hadley Township Chamber of Commerce will hold its monthly Saturday Country Music Jamboree from 2 to 6 p.m. Aug. 7 at the old Hadley Town Hall, located at 3551 S. Hadley Road in Hadley.
The event features house band Stone Country, dancing, an open microphone, food, and raffles.
Cost: $3 donation.
Details: (810) 797-4640.

Widowed support group
Lewis E. Wint and Son Funeral Home is hosting a widowed support group at 7 p.m. Aug. 5 at the Independence Township Senior Center in Clintonwood Park on Clarkston Road in Clarkston.
The event, which is free of charge, is open to all men and women recently widowed. Refreshments will be served.
Details and mailing list information: (248) 625-5231.

Brandon Tennis Open
The Brandon Tennis Open will be held Aug. 5 to 15 at the Brandon High School tennis courts. Entry forms are available at the Brandon Schools central office and the BHS athletic office, and are due by July 18.

Preschool open house
The Brandon Co-op Preschool will hold an open house form 6 to 8 p.m Aug. 11 at the center, located at 18 South St. in downtown Ortonville.
Parents are invited to bring children to see the school and meet the teacher. The school is currently enrolling 3-year-olds.
Details: (248) 969-0345.

Greeting card sale
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, located at 270 Grange Hall Road in Ortonville, is offering sets of 12 ‘God’s Creation? greeting cards for $6.
Details: (248) 627-6491 or (810) 636-7600.

Groveland golf outing
The Groveland Township Fire Department’s Firemen’s Association Golf Tournament will be held Aug. 21 at the Goodrich Country Club, located on Hegel Road in Goodrich to raise funds for firefighters? educational and professional needs.
Minimum donation of $80 per golfer includes carts and lunch; a minimum non-golfer lunch donation is $15. Teams of four will participate in an 18-hole scramble.
Reserve your spot by Aug. 10.
Details: (248) 634-7722.

BHS dance camp
Brandon High School will hold a summer dance camp and recital from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 2 to 6 at Brandon High School for girls in kindergarten through eighth grade. Classes include tape, jazz, ballet, and hip hop.
$100 fee includes camp T-shirt and two Friday recital tickets.

Homeschooling seminar
The third in a series of homeschooling seminars will be presents from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Aug. 19 at Brandon Library, located at 304 South St. in Ortonville.
Details and registration: (248) 627-1461 or go to www.brandonlibrary.org.

Collection for animals
The St. Anne Church youth group will collect items to benefit the Michigan Human Society Aug. 14 from noon to 4 p.m. outside Edith’s Pets and Supplies, located at 1605 Ortonville Road. Donate cat or dog food, litter, toys, stainless steel dishes, rubber gloves and newspaper. Items may also be donated at the church during August.
Details: Call Sue at (248) 625-9110.

Swimming-tennis lessons
There is still room left in the third session of swimming and tennis sessions Aug. 3, 5, 10, and 12 through Goodrich Community Education.
Details and registration: (810) 591-5201.

Teen reading
Brandon Library’s ‘Heroes at Your Library? teen summer reading program will end Aug. 21 with an auction and feast from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.
Details and registration: (248) 627-1461 or go to www.brandonlibrary.org.

Fletcher golf outing
The second Cheryl Fletcher Care Fund Benefit Golf Outing will be held Sept. 18 at the Goodrich Country Club.
A fee of $75 per non-member or $50 per member includes 18 holes of golf with cart, continental breakfast, a light lunch, cash bar, and a chance to win door prizes.
Vegas holes, a 50-50 raffle, and raffle prizes will also be offered. Individuals and businesses may sponsor a hole at $50 each. Donations will also be accepted.
Golf details: (810) 636-2023
Fund details: (810) 636-7104

BHS Class of 79 reunion
Brandon High School’s Class of 1979 25-year reunion will be held Oct. 16 at the Davison Country Club. Class members who haven’t received an invitation are asked to send their name and address to P.O Box 435, Lake Orion, Mich., 48361; send an e-mail to rp3b@msn.com or call (810) 606-1191.

Get on ‘the board?
Submit non-profit events of interest to the community at least one week prior to desired publication date.
Call (248) 627-4332 or send an e-mail to eliz48446@hotmail.com for an announcement form, which can be returned to 12 South St., P.O. Box 595 in downtown Ortonville, 48462; faxed to (248) 627-4408, or e-mailed to eliz48446@hotmail.com. Please include name and number for verification.
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Class of ?59 reunion
The Brandon High School Class of 1959 Reunion picnic will be held at 2 p.m. July 24 at the home of Carolyn (Westlake) Sherman, located at 57 N. Jossman Road in Ortonville.
The reunion is open to all who wish to attend. Bring a dish to pass, drinks, and lawn chairs.
Details: (248) 627-3197.

Brandon physicals
Brandon sports physicals will be held at 6 p.m. July 27 and Aug. 3 at McLaren Sports Medicine, located near the Davison Racquetball Club on M-15 in Davison Township.
Cost: $15.

Ross memorial golf
The Lorena Ross Memorial Ladies? Golf Day will be held Aug. 2 at Hadley Acres Golf & Country Club.
Cost: $55 per person for four-woman scramble, includes hot lunch, 18 holes, cart, and prizes. A beverage cart will be available on the course.
Details: Call Jane at (810) 797-4640.

Boy Scouts
Boys ages 10 to 15 are invited to join Ortonville Boy Scout Troop 139. Meetings will be held at 7 p.m. on Mondays beginning Aug. 30 at Belle Ann Elementary. This year’s calendar includes Mammoth Caves in September, Fall Camporee in October, Henry Ford in November, Whirly Ball in December, DeCoursey in January, skiing in February, Planet Rock in March, Holly Rec in April, Mackinac Island in May, a canoe trip in June, summer camp in July, and whitewater rafting in August.
Details: Call Karla at (810) 797-2060.

Brandon Tennis Open
The Brandon Tennis Open will be held Aug. 5 to 15 at the Brandon High School tennis courts. Entry forms are available at the Brandon Schools central office and the BHS athletic office, and are due by July 18.

Groveland golf outing
The Groveland Township Fire Department’s Firemen’s Association Golf Tournament will be held Aug. 21 at the Goodrich Country Club, located on Hegel Road in Goodrich to raise funds for firemen’s educational and professional needs.
Minimum donation of $80 per golfer includes carts and lunch; a minimum non-golfer lunch donation is $15. Teams of four will participate in an 18-hole scramble.
Reserve your spot by Aug. 10.
Details: (248) 634-7722.

BHS dance camp
Brandon High School will hold a summer dance camp and recital from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 2 to 6 at Brandon High School for girls in kindergarten through eighth grade. Classes include tape, jazz, ballet, and hip hop.
$100 fee includes camp T-shirt and two Friday recital tickets.

Seeking service personnel
The Goodrich-Atlas Historical Society is seeking Goodrich area service men and women for an upcoming book of veterans.
Details: (810) 636-2917, or through the Village of Goodrich office.

Methodist VBS
Goodrich United Methodist Church is holding a vacation Bible school ‘Hero Quest? for children preschool through those entering sixth grade from 9:15 a.m. to noon July 26 to 30.
Details: (810) 636-2444.

Summer swim
Swim three days each week at the Brandon Aquatic & Fitness Center.
Open swim times:
1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Aug. 3; 5 to 7:45 p.m. Fridays through Sept. 3; and 5 to 7:45 p.m. Saturdays through Aug. 28.
Details: (248) 627-1816.

BHS Class of 84 reunion
The Brandon High School Class of 1984 reunion committee is planning a 20-year reunion, to be held July 30.
Details: Call Tammy (Richmond) Inglis at (248) 393-2290; Molly (Francis) Tilley at (248) 969-9942; or Rhonda (Schwartz) McLaughlin at (810) 667-8067 or send an e-mail to drm@blclinks.net. BHS Class of 1984 members to may also register by going to http://www.classmates.com.

Clarkston reunion
Clarkston High School Class of 1978 reunion will be held at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 7 at Liberty Banquet and Grill, located at 6060 Maybee Road in Clarkston.
Cost $50 per person.
Contact Jayne (Lafnear) Bannister at (810) 694-2818.

Berkley class reunion
The June Class of 1954 from Berkley High School has planned a 50th class reunion for Sept. 25 at the Royal Oak Elks.
Details: Pat (Brennan) Paholak at (248) 398-4641 or Audrey (Auman) Cowles at (248) 541-7313.

African armchair travel
Friends of the Brandon Library Judy Shirley and Cheryl Sands will present an African slide presentation from 7 to 8:30 p.m. July 20 at the Brandon Library.
Registration and details: (248) 627-1462 or go to www.brandonlibrary.org.

Woodworking club
The Brandon Senior Activity Center is hosting a new free woodworking club for anyone 18 or older. Meetings are held at 10 a.m. every Thursday at the center, located at 345 Hall St. in Ortonville.
Details: (248) 627-4408.

Get on ‘the board?
Submit non-profit events of interest to the community at least one week prior to desired publication date.
Call (248) 627-4332 or send an e-mail to eliz48446@hotmail.com for an announcement form, which can be returned to 12 South St., P.O. Box 595 in downtown Ortonville, 48462; faxed to (248) 627-4408, or e-mailed to eliz48446@hotmail.com. Please include name and number for verification.
Events will run on a space-available basis at the discretion of The Citizen editor.

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