Clothing Collection
The Brandon High School Fashion Club donates clothing to the Baldwin Shelter in Pontiac monthly. The club welcomes clothing donations from the community, as well as donations of sewing machines, fabrics, threads, or other sewing essentials for their group. Donations may be dropped off 7:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Monday-Friday at room 251 of Brandon High School, 1025 S. Ortonville Road. Details: (248) 627-1820, ext. 1251.
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.
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.
Lunch with Santa
Have lunch with Santa from 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Dec. 3 at the Goodrich High School cafetorium, 8029 S. Gale Road. Songs and stories will be from 11-11:30. A lunch of hot dogs, chips cookie and drink costs $2. Cost for a picture with Santa is $3. The event is sponsored by the Goodrich/Atlas Township Historical Society in cooperation with Goodrich Community Education and the United Way of Atlas Township.
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.
Holiday Storytelling
The Cannon family will entertain with holiday stories at 10 a.m., Dec. 9, at the Edna Burton Senior Center, 345 Ball St. The public is invited. Details: (248) 627-6678.
Women’s Christmas Breakfast
A Women’s Christmas Breakfast will be from 9 a.m.-noon, Dec. 10, at the Ortonville Baptist Church, 173 Church St. The event features a breakfast buffet, music, and creative performance by sculptress Tracy Sugg. Tickets are $15, a minimum age of 13 is requested. Tickets are available before or after church on Dec. 4 or call the church office at (248) 627-2513.
Santa Patio Stone
Learn how to make a Smilin? Santa on a patio stone at 9 a.m., Dec. 12, at the Edna Burton Senior Center, 345 Ball St. A list of materials needed for the class is listed on the bulletin board at the center. Call (248) 627-6678 for more information or to register.
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