Grief Care Group
The Ortonville Baptist Church Grief Care Group meets from 6:30-8:30 p.m. the first and third Monday of each month, at Ortonville Baptist Church, 173 Church St. For more information call (248) 627-2513.
Old Mill Coffee House
The Grist Mill Coffee House Cafe is 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays at the Old Mill, 355 Mill St. Come join the fun and enjoy hot coffee, hot tea, hot chocolate, muffins and Danish. Tours of the Old Mill are available.
Town Hall Quilt Guild
The Town Hall Quilt Guild in Ortonville is seeking new members to join them at 7 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month at Brandon Fletcher Intermediate School, 300 South St. All skill levels (and lack thereof) welcome. Email townhallquilt@hotmail.com for details.
Line Dance Classes
Learn to line dance at 1 p.m. on Fridays at the Edna Burton Senior Center, 345 Ball St. Cost is $2 per class and is open to all ages. A $10 punch card for five classes is available for purchase. Details: (248) 627-6678.
Christmas Wreath Sale
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church is taking orders through Nov. 21 for fresh 22-inch Balsam wreaths with sprigs of Cedar and White Pine with three snow-sprayed pine cones and a red velvet bow. The locally made wreaths are $17 each, pre-paid. Wreaths can be picked up from 9-11 a.m. Nov. 26. To place an order or for more information, call Linda at (248) 627-6491 or (810) 636-7600 or call Judy at (810) 636-3370.
Advent Services
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church will host Wednesday Advent services at 7:30 p.m., with potluck dinners at 6:30 p.m. on Nov. 30, Dec. 7, and Dec. 14. The church is located at 270 Grange Hall Road. Details: (248) 627-6222.
Christmas Tree Sales
The Goodrich Lions Club will have Christmas tree sales Monday-Friday from 2-7 p.m., Saturdays from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. and Sundays from noon-6 p.m. from Nov. 27- Dec. 23 at the Lions Club located at 9196 S. State Road in Goodrich.
Crafters needed
Crafters are needed from 4-8 p.m., Dec. 3, for Christmas in the Village in downtown Ortonville. For more information, call Alison at (248) 628-8120.
Food for Fines Amnesty Program
The Brandon Township Public Library will forgive overdue fines on all books returned to the library from Dec. 1-30 when patrons donate non-perishable items to the Ortonville Community Emergency Fund. Food contributions must be non-expired and non-perishable. Personal hygiene products and paper products will also be accepted. The library is located at 304 South St. Details: (248) 627-1471.
Holiday Book Sales
The Friends of Brandon Library will host a used book sale from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. on Dec. 3 and again on Dec. 17 (during the same time frame), in the Friend’s Alcove at the library, 304 South St. The sales feature gently used books, videos and audio tapes. Some items will be specially priced for the holidays. For more information on the sales, becoming a Friends member or making a donation, call Judy Shirley at (248) 627-8571.
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