VFW annual picnic…
All veterans and their families are invited to attend a picnic on Aug. 24 at 1 p.m. at the Ortonville Rec. Area (Big Fish Lake) pavilion.Bring your own boat and enjoy the lake, swimming, contests and a dish to pass. Call (248) 627-3892 for park fees, details and other information.

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.

School openings available…
The Brandon Co-op Preschool, 18 South St. in Ortonville, still has openings for the upcoming year in the three-year-old afternoon classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The program is affordable, fun and parent interactive. Contact Angie McCallum at (248) 627-7080.

Skatefest benefit…
August 9? from 11 a.m.-9 p.m. 10/40 Skate Tours and Frontline Music present Skatefest 2003, a benefit show to raise funds for the Ortonville Skate Park. Ten bands will play all day into the evening. Cost is $5 per person. The skate park is located on Ball St. in Ortonville.
Equestrian Association…
August 9, 11 a.m.-noon. The Ortonville Recreation Equestrian Assocaitation is hosting a free seminar for the public. Meet at the Old Town Hall in Ortonville for a manure management program. Call Kathleen Dell at (810) 797-0453.Summer sidewalk grilling…
August 10?1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Cranberrie’s Cafe, located in the village of Goodrich, 10250 Hegel Road will be chillin? and grillin?. Come enjoy swordfish, ribs, chicken, corn on the cob and much more. Reservations are helpful. Call (810) 636-3409.

Pizza, pizza, pizza…
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Ortonville, 270 Grange Hall Road, is having a Hungry Howie’s Pizza Fundraiser to support church improvement projects. Coupons can be purchased for $7 and can be redeemed for a one-topping medium pizza now through August 10, and delivery available the week of Aug. 11. Call(248) 627-6941 for details.

In need of blood…
St. Mark’s Catholic Church, 7296 S. Gale Road in Atlas Township is hosting a blood drive on Aug. 19 from 1-6:45 p.m. There has been a very acute shortage of blood this summer, so it’s very important that donations are made. Call Karen Thornton, (810) 694-1734.

Open auditions…
New Century Chorale is hosting auditions for the upcoming 2003-2004 season on Tuesday, Aug. 19 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. The church is located at the corner of Saginaw Street and Cook Road, just south of downtown Grand Blanc. Call (248) 824-7606 for details.

Movie matinee…
Join the Brandon Senior Center, 435 Ball Street in Ortonville for the movie ‘Catch Me If You Can.?

Celebrate diversity…
Join the Brandon Senior Center on Aug. 20 at the Dublin Community Center in White Lake for an ethnic lunch program about the Arab/Chaldean community. Carpool from the Brandon Senior Center, 435 Ball Street. Call (248) 627-6447 for reservations.

St. Anne’s Golf Outing…
Everyone is welcome to play a round at Hadley Acres Golf & Country Club in Hadley Township on Aug. 23, starting at 9 a.m. Cost is $60 per person and includes golf cart and brunch. Prizes will be awarded for longest drive and closest to the pin. For ticket info call (248) 627-3948.

Acoustic Jam…
The Ortonville Community Historical Society welcomes Folk with Shades of Blue bluegrass 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.

Church fair and car show…
Join the Oakwood Community Church, 5791 Oakwood Rd., on Aug. 24 for food, games, activites, volleyball, music and auction from 12:30 p.m.-7 p.m. Call (248) 628-6388. There is no charge for the event.

10 year reunion…
Calling all members of the Class of 1993. Brandon High School is having their ten year class reunion on Aug. 30 from 6-9 p.m. at White Lake Oaks Country Club, 991 South Williams Lake Rd in White Lake Township. Call Benjamin Kearns at (248) 307-2505.
? 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.

n Local Libraies…? Summer Gala…
The Brandon Township Library is wrapping up the teen reading program on Aug. 14 at 2 p.m. Come enjoy food, a movie and prizes. Call (248) 627-1461.

? Books and brownies…
The Brandon Library is hosting its reading club on Sept. 4 from 7-8 p.m. This month’s selection is ‘The Lovely Bones,? by Alice Seabold. Call (248) 627-1461.

? Used book sale…
The Goodrich Library will be having a used book sale Sept. 6 from 10-2 p.m. Donations are still being accepted unitl the day of the sale. Call (810) 636-2489.

? Book signing…
Goodrich artist and author, Lorie Taylor, will be signing copies of her book, ‘Lissy-Lost!? on Sept. 6 from 10- 2 p.m.

Special Events

Bethany North Oakland, 7:15-10:15 p.m., March 31, Deer Lake Athletic Club, 6167 White Lake Road. Dancing and music with Brian Alexander. 248-625-8686.
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Return from Coma, community awareness program on early warning of brain bleed and stroke, 9 a.m.-12 p.m., March 26, Christ the King Church Family Life Center, 1550 W. Drahner Road, Oxford. Greta Emling shares the story of Phyllis Klenk’s vivid experiences in a coma. 248-628-6896.
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Attract Butterflies to your Garden, 7-9 p.m., April 6, St. Daniel Catholic Church, 7010 Valley Park Drive. Topics: building a butterfly garden, planting techniques, and biodiversity. 248-625-7597.
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Rummage Sale, 12-5 p.m., April 7; 9 a.m.-4 p.m., April 8; 9 a.m.-12 p.m., April 9, First Congregational Church, 5549 Clarkston Road. 248-394-0200.
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Youth Recognition Ceremony, 7 p.m., April 27, Clarkston United Methodist Church. Nominate any school-aged youth making a positive difference for others through volunteering or simple acts of kindness, nomination deadline March 31. 248-623-4313.
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A Friendship Tea, ESTHERS Children, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m., May 7, Clarkston United Methodist Church, 6600 Waldon Road. Tea and dessert, shopping, raffle. $25. Call Leslie at 248-625-8240 or Vonda, 248-890-4876.

Weekly meetings

Sunday
Adult Basketball League, 18 and over, 12-5 p.m., Sundays, Clarkston Junior High, 6595 Middle Lake. $450/resident team. $550/non-resident team. Referee fees are an additional cost. Independence Township Parks and Recreation, 248-625-8223.
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Pony Basketball League, for high school boys not on the school team, mid afternoons, Sundays, Clarkston Junior High, 6595 Middle Lake. $200/resident team. $300/non-resident team. Independence Township Parks and Recreation, 248-625-8223.

Monday
Free Colorectal Screening Kits, through March 31, Great Lakes Cancer Institute, 5680 Bow Pointe Drive. 50 or older. 866-696-GLCI.
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Mothers & More, non-profit dedicated to improving lives of mothers through support, education, advocacy, 7:15 p.m., third Monday, Red Knapp’s Restaurant, 6722 Dixie Highway. 248-507-4839.
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Grief Support Group, Coats Funeral Home, 6:30 p.m., first and third Mondays, Community Presbyterian Church, 4301 Monroe Street at Sashabaw. 248-623-7232.
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Therapeutic Yoga classes, Mondays, 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m.; Tuesdays, 7:15-8:30 p.m., Jewels Yoga Fitness, 4612 Mountain View Trail, Independence Township. $12 walk-in fee. 248-390-9270.
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Clarkston Rotary Club, Mondays, 6:30 p.m. Clarkston Community Education Center, 6558 Waldon Road. $10. 248-880-0027.
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Pilates and Sculpt, Mondays, 7-8 p.m., Bay Court Park’s Lakeview room. Independence Township Parks and Recreation, 248-625-8223.
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Basic Yoga with Noreen Daly, beginning and intermediate techniques, Mondays and Wednesdays, 5:45 p.m., $7 per session. Bring mat. Peace Unity Church and Holistic Center, 8080A Ortonville Road. 248-310-7878.
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Afternoon Line Dancing, Mondays, 1:30-4 p.m., Clarkston United Methodist Church, 6600 Waldon Road. Country, Spanish salsa, rock and roll, cha cha, with Rosemary Hall. $3 drop in.
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Job Ministry presentation for unemployed or to hone employability skills, third Monday, 7:30 p.m., St. Daniel’s Cushing Center, 7010 Valley Park Drive. April 18: Ed Barry, SCORE counselor, and Matt Sherwood, VETBIZ counselor. 248-625-4580.
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Exercise program for all ages, joint mobility, coordination, strength, Mondays, 12 p.m., lower level, 7590 Dixie Highway. $7/session, $25/four sessions. 248-627-7445.
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Free Smoking Cessation, Wednesdays, March 16, 23, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; May 11, 18, 2-4 p.m., Great Lakes Cancer Institute, 5680 Bow Pointe Drive. 248-922-6606.
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Job Ministry presentation for unemployed or to hone employability skills, third Monday, 7:30 p.m., St. Daniel’s Cushing Center, 7010 Valley Park Drive. April 18: Ed Barry, SCORE counselor, and Matt Sherwood, VETBIZ counselor. 248-625-4580.

Tuesday
Tai Chi with Tammy Cropp, gentle movements for healing, stress reduction, balance, increased flexibility, Tuesdays, 10 a.m. $8 per session. Peace Unity Church, 8080A Ortonville Road. 248-420-6119.
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Co-Creating Healthy Families, Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m., “Bradshaw on: The Family,” PBS series presentation, support group, 7:30 p.m., Peace Unity Church, 8080A Ortonville Road. 248-891-4365.
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Clarkston Community Band rehearsals, 7 p.m., Tuesdays. Especially needed: percussion, clarinets, trumpets. $30/semester. Band room, Sashabaw Middle School, 5565 Pine Knob Lane. Independence Township Parks & Recreation, 248-625-8223.
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Breast Cancer Support Group, first Tuesday, 7-9 p.m., 21st Century Oncology, 6770 Dixie Highway, Suite 106. 248-625-3841
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Needlework Night, fourth Tuesday, 6:30-8 p.m. Stitch and visit. Everyone welcome. Springfield Township Library, 12000 Davisburg Road. 248-846-6550.
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Belly Dancing, Tuesdays, 10-11:30 a.m., Bay Court Park. Independence Township Parks and Recreation, 248-625-8223.
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Widowers and Widows On With Life Group, 7 p.m., first Tuesday, third Wednesday. Dinners, breakfasts, golf, social gatherings, rap sessions for ages 35-80. 248-393-8553.
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Widowed Friends, Tuesdays, 12 p.m., Collier Bowling Alley, 879 S. Lapeer Road, Oxford. $2 per game. 248-628- 5437 or 248-877-6692.
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Clarkston Area Youth Assistance, second Tuesday, 7 p.m., Clarkston Community Education Building, 6300 Church Street on Waldon. 248-623-4313.
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Clarkston Area Optimist Club, 7:30-8:30 a.m., Wednesdays, Clarkston United Methodist Church, Fellowship Hall, 6600 Waldon Road. 248-622-6096.
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Indoor Pickleball, Tuesdays, Thursdays, 9:30-11:30 a.m., $3 drop in; Tuesdays, 6-9 p.m. $4 drop in. First Congregational Church of Clarkston on 5449 Clarkston Road. 248-625-8231.
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Got Beads, share love of beads and beading, second, fourth Tuesday, 7-8:30 p.m., Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road. 248-625-2212.
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Town Hall Quilt Guild, third Tuesday, 7 p.m., First Congregational Church, 5449 Clarkston Road. March 15 speaker: Sheila Wintle, Wintle Quilt Works. Guest fee, $5. 248-705-7310.

Wednesday
Clarkston Relay for Life Team Captain Meetings, 7 p.m., Wednesdays, March 16, April 13, May 4, Church of the Resurrection, 6490 Clarkston Road. 248-663-3476.
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Relay for Life of Clarkston Planning Committee, Wednesdays, April 13, May 4, 5:45-6:45 p.m.,Church of the Resurrection, 6490 Clarkston Road. Relay, May 21-22. 248-625-9182.

Thursday
Clarkston Area Lions Club, second and fourth Thursday, 6:30-8 p.m., Carriage House, next to the Senior Center, in Clintonwood Park. Visitors welcome. 248-802-8603.
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Local Business Network, Ortonville/Clarkston Chapter, first and third Thursdays meets, 7:45-8:45 a.m., Harvestland Ministries, 5848 Clintonville Road. 248-505-5091.
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Local Business Network, Independence Township Chapter, 7:15 a.m., second and fourth Thursdays, North Oakland County Board of Realtors, 4400 W. Walton. Call Stacy Meagher, 248-241-6000.
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Travel program, second Thursday, 6-7 p.m., Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road. 248-625-2212.
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Lunches for 50+, Thursdays, 12 p.m., made-from-scratch. $5 donation. Independence Township Adult Activities Center, 6000 Clarkston Road. Make reservation by Monday before, 248-625-8231.
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Young At Heart Active Adults, Thursdays, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., lunches, guest speakers, musical performances, field trips, holiday parties, movies, bingo, games. Hart Community Center in Davisburg. $5 yearly membership, $5 lunch.248-846-6558.
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Clarkston Community Women’s Club, third Thursday, 7 p.m., Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road. Guests always welcome. 248-620-3255.
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Free General Support Group for any type of cancer and caregivers, fourth Thursdays, 2-3 p.m., Great Lakes Cancer Institute, 5680 Bow Pointe Drrive. Walk-ins welcome. 248-922-6610.
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MOPS, Mothers Of Preschoolers, first and third Thursdays, 9-11:30 a.m., Clarkston Community Church, 6300 Clarkston Road. Call Saleena, 734-620-2844.
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Tell Us About Your Travels program, second Thursday, 6-7:30 p.m., Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road. March 10, Amsterdam, Anne Frank House, Rhine River Cruise, Germany, and Alsace, France; April 14, Ireland and Scotland; May 12, Amazon and Costa Rica. 248-625-2212.
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Tell Us About Your Travels, second Thursday, 6-7:30 p.m. March 10: Amsterdam, Anne Frank House, Rhine River Cruise, Germany and Alsace, France. Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, 248-625-2212.

Friday
Coffee House, third Friday, 7 p.m., Peace Unity Church, 8080A Ortonville Road. Featured musicians, poets, dancers, other performers, open mic. Free. 248-625-5192.

Saturday
Wint’s Healing Hearts Grief Support Group for all ages for those who have recently lost a loved one, 7 p.m., April 12, Carriage House in Clintonwood Park, Clarkston Road. Topic: ‘Spring Cleaning.? Led by a bereavement counselor from Lewis E. Wint & Son Funeral Home, Clarkston. Free, walk-ins welcome. 248-625-5231.
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Yoga for the fibromyalgia patient, 11:30 a.m., first Saturday. Taught by an instructor living with fibro. Support and community follows class; $12 walk-in or purchase 10 visits for $100 class card. Jewels Yoga and Fitness, 4612 Mountain View Trail, Clarkston, 248-390-9270.

Volunteer opportunities
Volunteering, Avalon Hospice, sit with patients, hold their hand, listen to stories, personal care, or just be there. Two hours a week or more. 800-664-6334; Oakland County Retired and Senior Volunteer Program, 248-559-1147; McLaren Hospice, not-for-profit, companionship-type to visit and provide emotional support for patients living with terminal illness, 248-320-0106. Retired and Senior Volunteer Program of Oakland County, 55+, opportunities at hospitals, cultural institutions, food pantries, schools. 248-559-1147 ext. 3427.

Flint Male Chorus
From 1-2:30 p.m. Dec.11, the Brandon Township Public Libary, 304 South St. will host the Flint Male Chorus, who will be singing a variety of holiday favorites. This is a free concert and is suitable for all ages.Details and to register: 248-627-1461.
Casino/Brenda Lee
At 10 a.m., Dec. 13 a trip to Soaring Eagle Casino/Brenda Lee trip will leave the Edna Burton Center. Cost is $30 per person (includes the driver tip and Brenda Lee tickets). Receive $25 back from casino. Details: 248-627-6447 or Faye at 248-627-6041.
Christmas card workshop
A Christmas card workshop for youth in fifth and sixth grades will be from 4-5 p.m., Dec. 13 at the Brandon Township Public Libary, 304 South St. All materials will be provided, registration is required. Details:248-627-1462, or online at www.brandonlibrary.org.
Anime/Manga Club
Join the Anime/Manga Club from 3-4:30 p.m., Dec. 16, Jan. 20 and Feb. 17 at the Brandon Township Public Libary, 304 South St. for teens grades 7-12. Bring your friends and share your drawing techniques, favorite websites and DVDs. All anime needs to be approved by the teen librarian beforehand. Details: 248-627-1461or log onto
www.brandonlibrary.org.
Drive-thru nativity
From 6-8 p.m. on Dec. 17, 18 and 23, The Point, 9430 Perry Road, will host a drive-thru nativity scene. This event will let drivers and passengers listen to the classic Christmas story, while seeing it played out. Free for all those interested in experiencing the Christmas story.
Details: 810-636-7775.
Genesys Hospice bake sale
A bakes sale will be from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Dec. 17 at the Genesys Hospice Care Center, 7280 S. State Road, Goodrich. The sale features Christmas cookies; homemade pies, cakes, cupcakes, bread and fudge; specialty gifts such as homemade dog treats; craft-like goodies for holiday gift-giving and more.
Proceeds from the bake sale will go toward patient comfort needs at Genesys Hospice Care Center as well as beautification of the facility.
More than 200 Genesys Hospice volunteers are involved in this fundraising endeavor. Details: 810-636-5000.
Holiday concert
On Dec. 17, the Goodrich High School Band will host their holiday band concert in the high school auditorium, 8019 S. Gale Road. Details: 810-591-2201.
Pregnancy loss
From 6:30-7:45 p.m., Dec. 22 the Hillside Bible Church, 173 Church St., Ortonville will host a pregnancy loss support group. The facilitator will be Rhonda Tomei MA, LPC. Please come and receive understanding and comfort. The group will be meeting on the fourth Wednesday of every month.
Details: 248-627-2513.
Latchkey
The Brandon latchkey program is enrolling for the current school year. The program offers care between 6:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Daily activities and crafts are offered, as well as family discounts. Details: 248-627-1859
Moms club
The MOMS Club of Ortonville, servicing zip codes 48462 and 48438, holds monthly meetings for stay-at-home moms who would like to connect with other moms in the community. Organized playgroups, kids? adventure days and mom’s nights out. Details: 810-869-5930. Website: ortonvillemomsclub.webs.com.
Dodgeball
The free community gym and dodgeball tournaments at the Victory World Outreach church are moved to every first and third Saturday from 7-10 p.m. During this event kids can play basketball, dodgeball, foosball, table tennis and board games. It is $1 to enter the dodgeball tournament, which includes the divisions sixth grade and under and seventh grade and up, and the winning team in both division takes home the entrance money. Kids 10 and under must be accompanied by an adult. There will be free food and pop sold for $1. Volunteers and chaperones are needed and appreciated, as well as any food donations.
VFW Ladies Auxiliary
If your son or daughter, husband or wife, mother or father or grandfather or grandmother served in any branch of the armed services in a foreign country you may join the Sherman-Wudarcki-Sutton VFW 582 Ladies Auxiliary. Meetings are from 7:30-9:15 p.m., the third Tuesday of each month. The purpose is to provide assistance to local veterans and fund Michigan children of deceased veterans. Details: Candee Allen, 248-627-6623.
Basketball camp
On Saturdays Bryan Ray, the Brandon Boys Varsity Basketball coach and his players will host a basketball camp for kindergartners through sixth graders (boys and girls). The cost of the 11-week program is $110, but any new registrations will be pro-rated because the camp is already underway. If anyone has questions they can contact Coach Ray at BHSl 248 627-1800 ext. 1235 or 248-627-1871.

LOHS 1979 class reunion
The class of ?79 will hold its 30-year reunion, Oct. 3 at Canterbury Village. Contact Clark Bushman at 248-705-1353, cbushman@bellequip.com, or Julie Jarvis at 330-242-6779 for more information, or visit http://lohs1979.bravehost.com.

Bless you, my puppy
St. Mary’s in the Hills Episcopal Church will host their annual Blessing of the Animals service, Sunday, Oct. 4 at 3 p.m.
The church is located in Canterbury Village. For more information, call the chuch at 248-391-0663 or Canterbury at 248-391-5700.

A book so good you can taste it
Friends of the Orion Township Library are hosting a recipe tasting party at the library, located at 825 Joslyn, Saturday, October 3 from 1 to 4 p.m. The event is to promote the sale of their new fundraising cookbook Recipes from Our Home to Yours.
Meet the cooks and sample their favorite recipes now published in this keepsake cookbook. Recipe sample tasting tickets will be available, five for $1.
Cookbooks will also be available for purchase at the event.

Dine and dance to benefit education
Friday, Nov. 20, the Lake Orion Education Foundation (LOEF) will host their fourth evening for education at Canterbury Castle. Events begin at 6 p.m. and include a silent auction, cocktails & hors d’oeuvres, dinner, a special speaker, and dancing to the music of Full Tilt (formerly Dr. Z)
Tickets are $80 per person or $75 each for two or more. For details contact Karen Appledorn at 248-814-8872 or appledorn@msn.com or Leeann Bartley at 248-693-4994. Ticket purchase forms are also available at the main office of each Lake Orion School building.
The Lake Orion Education Foundation supports & enhances educational opportunities for students of Lake Orion Community Schools by providing funding assistance for programs that encourage student achievement & promote educational excellence.

On your mark, get set, waddle!
The Fourth Annual Orion/Oxford Duck Race is rescheduled for Saturday, August 29. Race begins at 1 p.m. in Children’s Park.
Prizes include $999 for first place, an iPod for second, $200 for third and a gift basket for fourth. (Note: If at least 400 tickets are not sold, the drawing will then revert to a 50/50 raffle with a minimum prize of $500.00 awarded.)

Dig into the past
Oakland Township Historical Society will meet Wednesday, Sept. 2 at 6:30 p.m. at Cranberry Lake Farm.
Architect Tammis Donaldson will present ‘The Ellis Barn Relocation,? after the annual potluck dinner and award presentation. Cranberry Lake Farm is located at 384 W. Predmore Road in Oakland Township.

Class of 1971 reunion
Lake Orion Class of 1971 announces its 38 Reunion to be held Saturday, Oct. 10 at Rochester Community House from 6 p.m. until midnight. For tickets and further information, please contact Keith Carpenter at 248-521-0455.

Kick it old school
Take a stroll down memory lane as Orion Township Parks and Recreation and the Detroit Sports Club bring an old childhood favorite – kickball.The Adult Kickball League is a co-ed program for anyone age 16 and up.
Registration deadline is Wednesday, September 9 with games starting on Monday, September 14. Games are played on a softball field at Civic Center Park, across from Canterbury Village. Time limit is 60 minutes, with games starting at 6, 7, 8 or 9 p.m. Call the Detroit Sports Club at 248-454-1800 for more information.

Tuesday, Sept. 8
The library and State Office of Financial and Insurance Services partnered to offer a new class designed to help with finances in today’s market. It is a completely non-commercial program put on by financial experts. To register, call 248-693-3001.
Saturday, Sept. 12
Celebrate grandparents story time, 10 a.m., all ages welcome, limited seating
Sunday, Sept. 13
Family Film: Disney’s Nature’s Earth, 2 p.m., all ages welcome, unlimited seating
Monday, Sept. 14
Craft club, 4:30 p.m., ages 7 and up, limited seating
Sunday, Sept. 20
Fall concert series: Night Lights Combo Band, 2 p.m., all ages welcome
Monday, Sept. 21
Peace Day celebration, 4:30 p.m., all ages welcome, unlimited seating
Tuesday, Sept. 22
School Mouse and Friends, 4:30 p.m., beginning readers welcome, limited seating
Saturday, Sept. 26
Winnie the Pooh party, all ages welcome

Breakfast supports a healthy marching band
The Lake Orion Band Boosters will host a pancake breakfast to support LOHS marching band at Applebee’s in Lake Orion.
The event will be 8 to 10 a.m., Saturday, August 22 with a suggested donation of $5.

Gospel sing-along and lawn concert
Join ‘Onis Haskell Skudd and Niola Faye Bucket? (Ray and Karen Cisco), and ‘Cotton Stonewash Denim Scruggins? (Erin Waugh) as they present their all-time favorite Praisin? it Up Loud tunes.
Proceeds from the sale of baked goods and cold beverages at the concert will go to Oak Hollow Christian School. Admission is free.
The concert will be Tuesday, August 25, 7 p.m., at Orion SDA Church, 120 Manitou Lane, Lake Orion (on M-24, one quarter mile north of Indianwood). For information, call 248-605-5262.

Pig out at Howarth Church
The public is invted to Howarth Church, 550 E. Silverbell Road, for a pork dinner. The dinner will be Wednesday, Aug. 26 from 4:30 to 7 p.m.
For more information, call 248-373-2360.

Christ the Redeemer ‘loves? Octoberfest
Christ the Redeemer Church will host an Octoberfest, Saturday, October 17 from 7 to 10 p.m. to raise funds for Love In the Name of Christ (INC). The evening will include the music from a jazz band provided, appetizers, beer, wine and an opportunity to buy craft items.
Applications for craft vendors are being sought and accepted. Please call Lisa or Karen (248-693 4357) at the parish office of Christ the Redeemer Church for information and an application.
Love INC is a non-profit cooperative effort that links churches, volunteers, and agencies for the purpose of assisting those that are less fortunate and disadvantage. Love INC serves as a needs ‘clearinghouse.? It is an agency that pools resources from local churches to provide the most effective distribution of these properties and services.

Give a gift of life
Golling Pontiac-GMC and the American Red Cross ask for residents to come to the dealerhsip Thursday, August 27 from 1 to 7 p.m. to ‘give a gift of life? and donate blood. Only one hour can help save a life with a pint of blood.
Call Sherry at 248-693-5900 at Golling Pontiac-GMC to make an appointment or just stop by. There will be free hot dogs, chips and beverages for all who attend.
There will also be the last classic car show from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Golling Pontiac is located at 1491 S. Lapeer Road in Lake Orion.

Crafting quilts for charity
The Town Hall Quilt Guild will meet 7 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 18 to assemble and distribute quilt kits for charitable projects.
Guild meets every third Tuesday at First Congregational Church, 5449 Clarkston Road, east of Sashabaw. Visitors welcome. For more information contact Carol Best, at 248-363-3128. A social half-hour will precede the meeting

Join Good Shepherd for pizza and praise
Wednesday, August 26 the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church of Lake Orion will host a pizza and praise night at the church.
Join them 6 to 6:30 p.m. for pizza ($5/individual or $10/family for dinner, which includes pizza, salad and drinks) and 6:30 to 8 p.m. for praise, including old favorites and new songs from the Praise Team and a skit from Kingdom Quest.
Bring family, friends and neighbors for a casual night of fun to 1950 S. Baldwin Road.

Calling all Class of ?79 grads
The Lake Orion High School Class of 1979 will hold its 30 year reunion, Saturday, October 3.
For details go to lohs1979.bravehost.com or email lohs79@gmail.com. Class of 1978 and Class of 1980 members are welcome to join, too.

Education benefits from party
Join the Lake Orion Education for its fourth Evening for Education Saturday, October 10. The evening includes cocktails and appetizers served at 6 p.m.; dinner at 7, a guest speaker at 8 and dancing at 9 with Full Tilt band (formerly Dr. Z Band).
There will also be a silent auction and Drew Feustel, Ph.D., 1983 LO grad and NASA Mission Specialist, will do a special presentation.
Cost is $80 per person, $150 per couple or $75 each for groups of 2 or more.
Contact 248-814-8872 or 248-693-4994 for more information.

From one mom to another
The Lake Orion Lioness Club will sponsor a Moms2Moms sale, Saturday, October 10. The event will be held at Orion/Oxford Boys and Girls Club, 1801 Waldon Road, between Joslyn and M-24.
Sales time will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., with 25 spaces available for vendors/sellers.
Please contact Jody Campbell at 248-853-5484 or jojo2358@att.net for more information.

New (cook)books at the library!
The Friends of the Orion Township Public Library have collected the best recipes from group members, library patrons, and friends and compiled them into an attractive keepsake cookbook titled Recipes from Our Home to Yours.
The organization will sell cookbooks for $18 each at the Orion Township Library, 825 Joslyn Rd in Orion Township. Cookbooks may also be purchased from any Friends Board of Directors.
Proceeds will go to fund future library programs and purchase equipment to benefit the patrons of the library of all ages.
The cookbook contains 550 well-loved recipes including appetizers, main dishes, desserts and many others.
For more information contact the Friends of the Orion Township Library or call 248-693-3000, ext. 319.

Shirley R. Patterson, the director of The Patterson Center For Counseling and Integrative Wellness in Lake Orion, is presenting a free seminar on hypnosis and hypnotherapy called ‘Hypnosis: Not Just Fun and Games. The Therapeutic Benefits for Mind, Body, and Spirit Wellness.? The seminar will be presented from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, August 18, in the lower conference room, at the Orion Office Building, 1520 S. Lapeer Road, Lake Orion.
The free seminar explains how hypnosis has helped millions of people successfully lose weight, stop smoking, reduce stress and anxiety, manage their pain and even improve their sleep. Patterson will explain the latest facts about hypnosis and the myths and misconceptions about hypnosis. The American Medical Association has approved hypnosis since 1958.
Emotional blocks must be resolved, according to Patterson. When emotional blocks are not addressed, these emotions manifest physically. Most people will bury their emotions, hoping they stay buried. Unfortunately, this is not the case. They show up when you least expect them and can wreak havoc in your life.
The Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Study is a major research study that compares current adult health status to childhood experiences decades earlier. According to the ACE Studies, ‘the time factors in the study make it clear that time does not heal some of the adverse experiences we found so common in the childhoods of a large population of middle-aged, middle-class Americans. One doesn’t ‘just get over? some things.?
The Journal of Clinical Psychology reported that, in a recent study, weight loss subjects who utilized hypnosis as an adjunct to their weight loss programs experienced significantly more weight loss than the subjects who did not use hypnosis. The benefits increased over time.
Hypnosis can help a person lose weight easily and permanently without dieting, said Patterson. Hypnosis allows a person to easily let go of their cravings for sweets, unhealthy snacks or emotional eating patterns. In hypnosis a person’s subconscious mind accepts and creates new healthy patterns and habits.
According to Patterson, people should stop feeling bad or beating themselves up, because the fact is, will power doesn’t work.
Patterson is a member of the Association for Death Education and Counseling, Michigan Society of Clinical Hypnosis, and the International Medical and Dental Hypnotherapy Association.
Seating is limited, so register for the seminar at www.thepattersoncenter.com or by calling 248-884-7288. Attendees can register for a free Stress Management’Relaxation c.d.

Share the journey of motherhood
Try MOPS, a group for moms with children ages zero to kindergarten. They eat, do creative projects and learn about parenting. Childcare is included. To find a group, visit www.mops.org.
Registration for Good Shepherd MOPS, which meets Thursday mornings, is Aug. 20 from 10 to 11 a.m. at the church, located at 1950 S. Baldwin Road. For more information, call 248-391-1170.

On your mark, get set, waddle!
The Fourth Annual Orion/Oxford Duck Race is Saturday, August 8. Race begins at 1 p.m. in Children’s Park.
For each $5 donation, receive a ticket that provides a duck number for the race. To make a donation, please visit Orion Area Youth Assistance Located in the CERC building, room #8, 455 E. Scripps Road or call the office at 248-693-6878 for more information.
Proceeds will benefit area youth through Orion Area Youth Assistance and Oxford-Addison Youth Assistance.
Prizes include $999 for first place, an iPod for second, $200 for third and a gift basket for fourth. (Note: If at least 400 tickets are not sold, the drawing will then revert to a 50/50 raffle with a minimum prize of $500.00 awarded.)

OAC presents Music on the Porch
August brings the fifth-annual Music on the Porch Series to the Orion Art Center on Monday evenings.
Bring your blanket or lawn chair and enjoy live music by the banks of paint creek at 7 p.m. Below is a schedule of performers:
August 10, Sheila Landis Trio (jazz)
August 17, Andrew Kuchon (alternative acoustic singer songwriter)
August 24, Jason Milan (world-class instrumental guitarist)
August 31, Carl Zoolkoski and Phyllis Bengry (piano-driven contemporary)
The Orion Art Center is located at 115 S. Anderson St. in downtown Lake Orion.
Visit www.orionartcenter.org for more information, or call 248-693-4986.

Kick it old school
Let Detroit Sports Club take you back to the blacktop as they launch the second season of adult kickball in Lake Orion. Games are played on a softball field at Civic Center Park Monday evenings starting September 22.
Game format is 10 versus 10. All players must be 16 or older to participate. All teams must turn in a roster with a minimum of 10 players to be considered a team at time of registration. Roster limited to 20 players (including substitutes).
Team fee is due at time of registration. Top four teams advance to playoffs. Championship awards include shirts, tro

Find a new home for your spare stuff
Love In the Name of Christ (Love INC) is looking for vendors to participate in the flea market at Canterbury Village, Aug. 8. Spaces are $25 each with proceeds going to Love INC ministries. Call 248-693-4357 for more information.

Want to play travel softball?
Announcing tryouts for Oakland Edge Travel Softball based in North Oakland County. Tryouts will be held for 10U through 16U on August 15 and 23 at the Lake Orion High School softball fields.
For times and additional information see our Web site at www.eteamz.com/OaklandEdge.

Charger baseball tryout schedule
The Orion Chargers will be having tryouts for the 2010 season teams on:
Aug. 1 and 2 at LOHS JV baseball field for 15 and 16U, 1 to 3 p.m.; for 14U 4 to 6 p.m.
Aug. 8 and 9 at LOHS JV softball field
for 12U, 8 to 10 a.m.; for 9U, 10 to12 p.m.; 11U, noon to 2 p.m.; 10U, 2 to 4 p.m.; 13U, 4 to 6 p.m.
Make-ups for individuals who can not make scheduled tryouts will be:
Aug. 4 for 14, 15 and 16U, 6 to 8 p.m.
Aug. 11 for 9, 10 and 11U, 6 to 8 p.m.
Aug. 12 for 12 and 13U, 6 to 8 p.m.
The cost of the tryout is $10. Please register 15 minutes prior to scheduled session.
For more information please go to www.orionchargers.org.

Pianist wanted
St. Joseph Catholic Church is looking for a piano player for their 12:30 p.m. Mass. Those interested can call Linda at 248-693-0440.

Fireworks association still $2k short
The Lake Orion Fireworks Association (LOFA) is almost to their $25,000 goal for this year’s past fireworks display, but they still need another $2,000 from the community.
‘In spite of our best efforts, the committee was unable to reach $25,000,? said Tina Peterson, of LOFA.
So far, Wolverine Fireworks has been generously flexible with payment options.
To donate, make out checks to LOFA, 1520 S. Lapeer Road, Suite 104, Lake Orion, MI 48360.

Detroit Shock head to LO’s Buffalo Wild Wings
Wednesday, July 29, the Detroit Shock women’s basketball team will be at the ‘BW3? in Lake Orion to raise money for the American Diabetes Association (ADA).
Teammembers and coaching staff will serve food and work behind the bar.
All tips collected will go to the ADA. The evening will also include a raffle drawing.
Stop by 770 N. Lapeer Road from 6 to 8:30 p.m. for good food, some good company and a good cause.

Rummage sale to benefit Children’s Village
Children’s Village is an Oakland County program geared to help over 200 children who come from abusive homes in the area.
Lake Orion resident Miriam Sibbald is hosting a rummage sale to benefit Children’s Village July 16 through 18 at her home at 78 S. Conklin.
The fundraiser will also include a dunk tank.

Everyone welcome at Republican Club picnic
The Orion Republican Club will be hosting a family picnic at Green’s Park Saturday, July 25 from noon to 4 p.m.
There will be free pontoon rides, swimming, volleyball, basketball, horseshoes, water balloons and much more. Lunch will be served throughout the afternoon.
The admission fee will be waived for the event, but the club is collecting $10.00 per family or $5.00 per person for food and paper products.
RSVP to David Spolyar at 248-835-3876 or jospo@msn.com indicating the number of adults and children.

Benefit planned for Seipke
The Darci Seipke Benefit Foundation announces its annual Thunder Road Classic Car Show at Olde World Canterbury Village, July 25. Registration begins at 9 a.m. and the show runs from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
This year’s event will be part of Canterbury’s Planes, Trains and Automobiles weekend.
Classic car entries are $15 per entry.
Call Pam at 248-721-1647 or visit the Web site at www.dbsfoundation.com for more information.

LO chuch hosts Orion Orchestra
First Baptist Church of Lake Orion will host an Orion Chamber Music Society concert Saturday, August 1. The show begins at 7 p.m. and will feature select works by the String Camp Orchestras and Orion Chamber Orchestra. Daniel Holliday will perform as the piano soloist.
The String Camp Quartets will also perform July 31 at 7 p.m. in the church
First Baptist Church is located at 255 E. Scripps Road.

Pull out those bell bottoms from the back of your closet
The Lake Orion Class of l971 announces its 38th Reunion, to be held
Saturday, October 10 from 6 p.m. to midnight at the Rochester Community
House. For tickets and more information, please contact Keith Carpenter at
248-521-0455.

Gary Peters holds office hours in Orion
The office of Congressman Gary Peters hosts regular community office hours in Orion Township at Township Hall, August 11 and November 10. Members of Congressman Peters? staff will be available to help residents resolve issues with government agencies, answer questions and listen to local residents? ideas. All Orion Township residents are invited to attend.

Seipke benefit planned
The Darci Seipke Benefit Foundation announces its annual Thunder Road Classic Car Show at Olde World Canterbury Village, July 25. Registration begins at 9 a.m. and the show runs from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
This year’s event will be part of Canterbury’s Planes Trains and Automobiles weekend.
Classic car entries are $15 per entry.
Call Pam at 248-721-1647 or visit the Web site at www.dbsfoundation.com for more information. Animal Planet’s Joel

Silverman joins Camp Bow Wow
Joel Silverman, host of Animal Planet’s ‘Good Dog U,? and his faithful co-star Foster will be in Clarkston Monday, July 27 to make an appearance at Camp Bow Wow. The duo is on a 90-city tour to promote Silverman’s new book ‘What Color is Your Dog?? and will be available to sign copies after a one-hour presentation on the philosophy behind his animal training.
For more information about Silverman’s appearance call 248-620-9663 or visit www.CampBowWow.com/Clarkston.

Big ‘losers? wanted
Lake Orion’s Weight Loss Team is looking for those interested in a weight loss challenge that awards money to its participants. The last challenge paid out over $1,600.
Cost is $29 for the 12 week class. Three new classes are starting up now. Register by calling 248-693-5918.

Kick-off this fall with flag football
Registration for the Michigan Youth Flag Football and Cheer Lake Orion program ends Monday, August 3.
Spots are available in grades K and 1, 2 and 3, 4 and 5, or middle school. Games are Sunday afternoons starting September 20 at LOHS with practices at Friendship Park.
Cost is $128.50 and includes a reversible jersey, flag belt and seven games. Registration is online only.
Check out www.michiganyouthflag football.com for more information, or call the Michigan Youth Flag Football office at 248-454-9700.

Parents against substance abuse
July 29 brings the next Parent Task Force meeting for North Oakland Community Coalition. The meeting will be at 1 p.m. in Starbucks on M-24 in Lake Orion.

Donate bottles and cans for DMC’s Children Hospital
For Ian Kelly’s Eagle Scout project, he’ll hold a bottle and can drive Saturday, June 6, beginning at 9 a.m in select LO neighborhoods.
The project will provide the games for children who are in long-term care at Detroit Medical Center’s Children Hospital.
Bottle and cans can also be dropped off at St. Mary’s In-The-Hills Episcopal Church on Joslyn Court or at the Gingellville Early Childhood Center on Baldwin Road.
For more information, please contact Life Scout, Ian Kelly at LOTROOP128 Scouts@aol.com.

Fun in the sun for first through sixth graders
Orion Outdoor Summer Camp begins June 15 for children in grades one through six. The camp features field trips each week and swimming at Lake Orion High School.
Camp hours are from 9 a.m.to 4p.m. They also feature a before and after care program for an additional fee.
Please go to www.orion township.org or contact the township offices for a complete list of costs and dates.

Concert snacks to benefit Darci
The Darci Seipke Benefit Foundation will provide concessions at Concerts in the Park every Tuesday this summer from 7:30 to 9 p.m.
Concerts are held at Civic Center Park. Proceeds benefit the foundation.

Join the Lions Club golf outing
June 13, Lake Orion Lions Club will host their 14th annual four-person scramble golf outing at Devils Ridge Golf Course, 3700 Metamora Rd in Oxford.
Registration begins at 11 a.m. with a shotgun start at 1 p.m.
Cost is $105 per golfer and includes dinner and entertainment immediately after the golf outing at Palazzo di Bocce. A non-golfer dinner is $25.
Entry fee also includes the following: 18 holes of golf and range, bocce ball court (must bring tennis shoes to play), men’s and mixed flights, a putting contest before the outing and numerous raffles during the dinner and awards.
Participants may mail an entry form with check payable to Lake Orion Lions Club c/o Rick Rice, 155 Park Island, Lake Orion, MI 48362.
For more any information, call Rick at 248-693-9509.

Join the ‘Rescue Squad?
The Reverend Dr. Philip E. Hemke, director of church relations for Lutheran Social Services of Michigan, will speak at worship services at King of Kings Lutheran Church in Lake Orion on Sunday, June 7. Services are at 8:15 a.m. and 11:15.His message is entitled ‘Join the Rescue Squad.?
For more information, visit www.kofklo.org.

If you got it, flaunt it… your Corvette, that is
Canterbury Village will host the fifth annual Canterbury Corvette Fest Saturday, June 20. Registration is limited to 150 cars.
There will be door prizes, a vendor area, restaurants, shopping and a silent auction. Proceeds from the auction will go to Leader Dogs for the Blind.
For more information, visit www.GMCCorvetteSet.com or call 248-975-6580.

Looking for a relaxing childbirth?
Join Arthemiz for a free preview about Hypnobirthing, a type childbirth education that combines relaxation, breathing, and visualization techniques that are used to control pain during childbirth.
It empowers women to build confidence in themselves, allowing the body’s muscles to work the way they’re intended to during birthing.
The preview will be held Saturday, June 20, at 2 p.m.
Arthemiz Revitalization Center and Detox is located at 153 Waterview Drive, Lake Orion MI 48362. Registration is needed. Please call, 248-930-0681.
Visit www.YourPeacefulBirthing.com for more information.

Swing in to baseball camp
For those committed to the fun and fundamentals of baseball, this is the camp for you. Instructed by Andy Schramek, head coach of the 2007 state champions, the LO Dragons, and his staff.
Each day will consist of instruction and afternoon games with a focus on individual attention. Be sure to bring a water bottle and lunch every day, as well as your glove and bat.
Camp will be held at Friendship Park Baseball Fields. Kids can attend June 22 to 26 or July 6 to 20 for $100, or both weeks for $200.
Participants must complete a medical release form and turn it in to the Parks and Recreation office prior to participation in this program.
Contact Lauren Sharer, Recreation Programmer, at lsharer@oriontownship .org with any questions.

A dinner, drum and dance evening with the arts
The Orion Art Center will host a fundraiser to support the arts in celebration of their? 30th anniversary, Friday July 3, from 6:30 to 11:00 p.m.
Cost will be $45 per person and includes a cruise with Clinton River Cruise Company, buffet dinner (vegetarian available), a drum circle with Orion Community Drummers, world music beats for dancing and cash bar.
To order tickets send check to Sandy Mabery 405 Shady Oaks, Lake Orion, MI 48362, or call at 248-535-6203.

LOHS to host Detroit Lions football camp
July 27 to 30, children six to 14 can join Detroit Lions Youth Football. The camp is geared at making a positive impact in children’s lives on and off the field through football.
Students also have an option of getting pre-season tickets, camp scholarships and other Detroit Lions memorabilia, such as a 20? Detroit Lions BMX bike.
For more information, visit www.DetroitLions.com/YouthFootball.

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Relay for Life
From 6-9 p.m., May 27 a fundraiser for Relay for Life of Brandon-Ortonville, at the Old Town Hall, Mill Street downtown Oronville. Trade your gold for cash and shop too. A percentage of sales to be donated to the Relay for Life in June. Hosted by team, ‘Just Beat It!? Details: 248-969-8830.

Relay garage sale
From 9 a.m.-5 p.m., May 21-23, a garage sale at 33 N. Church St., Ortonville will be held with the proceeds going to help fund the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life event this June. Details: 248-762-6788.

Skate Park fundraiser
Dine at Big Boy in Waterford from 5-8 p.m., May 27, and 10 percent of proceeds from sales will be donated to a fund for the Ortonville Skate Park’s SkateFest. The restaurant is located at 2490 Dixie Highway, Waterford.

Brandon Hawks Soccer
From 6-8 p.m., June 15 & 17 (boys) and June 16 & 18 (girls), at the Brandon Township Community Fields (Oakwood and Hadley roads) the Brandon Hawks will host travel soccer tryouts. Must attend both nights, bring cleats, soccer ball, shine pads and water. Details: brandonhawkssoccerclub.com; 248-909-4166.

Casino Trip
At 9 a.m., June 4, the Brandon Township Parks & Recreation Department will host a trip to Greektown Casino (returning at 4 p.m.) Cost is $25 per person and includes $20 in slot play. Details: 248-627-4640.

‘Pastapalooza?
Ortonville- Hillside Bible Church will offer a free pasta dinner every Thursday night for 12 weeks as a means of showing support to the community in a tough economic climate.
Billed as ‘Pastapalooza,? the first free homemade meal will be from 5:30-7 p.m., Jan. 29, at the church, 173 Church St. No donations will be accepted.

Budget committee
Brandon Twp.- The township budget advisory committee will meet at 2:30 p.m., Monday, Jan. 26, at Fire Station #1, 53 South St., Ortonville.
The committee is considering ways to save the township money. The meeting is open to the public, but no public comment will be taken.

Chicken & dumplings
The Ortonville Masons will host a chicken and dumpling dinner from 4-6:30 p.m., Jan. 31 at the Ortonville Masonic Lodge, 21 South St. Costs are adults $8, kids 12 and under $4. Money raised will be for 2009 scholarships and a donation to OCEF. Details: 248-627-2400

BMS 6-hour schedule
Brandon Twp.- Students at Brandon Middle School will have a six-hour schedule for the 2009-10 school year, as opposed to the current seven-hour schedule.
The school board approved the move during their Jan. 12 meeting. The change means fewer classes, but more time in each class. Students will spend 54 minutes in each class, as opposed to the current 47 minutes and have six classes instead of seven.

Christmas barn service
From 3-5 p.m., Dec. 7, the Mount Bethel United Methodist Church will hold their annual barn service at the Scramlin Farms, 3620 Jossman Road, Groveland Township. The Christmas service will be in the feed barn adjacent to the old barn. Details: 248-627-6700.
Scrapbooking
Learn about scrapbooking at 10 a.m., Dec. 8, at the Edna Burton Senior Center, 345 Ball St., Ortonville. Students will make a small booklet. Cost is $5. Please bring scissors to class. Sign up at the senior center or call 248-627-6678.
H.T. Burt pick-up
Toys, books, linens, clothes, large furniture and small household appliances will be accepted at H.T. Burt Elementary on Dec. 2 and 3 as Amy Poole’s kindergarten class sponsors a collection for the Salvation Army.
All items should be in good, clean condition and in bags or boxes. Televisions and large appliances cannot be accepted.
The Salvation Army truck will pick up donated items 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m., Dec.3, at H.T. Burt, 209 Varsity Drive.
Details: 248-627-1880.
Cheerleading Clinic
At 10 a.m. Dec. 6 at the Brandon Middle School Gymnasium, a cheerleading clinic will be held. The cost is $25 per person with each additional sibling. The staff from Brandon Cheer and the JV and varsity cheer teams and middle school cheer team are assisting the participants.
Brandon Boys? Basketball
Brandon High School Head Basketball Coach Tim Donnan will lead a boys basketball clinic from 9 a.m.-noon, Dec. 6 and 13, and Jan. 3,10, 17, 24 and 31at the BHS gymnasium, 1025 S. Ortonville Road. Cost is $75 per family. Details: 248-627-1872.
Coats for the Cold
From Oct. 27 through Nov. 30, the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office will sponsor the Coats for the Cold coat drive The new or clean used coats collected this year will be given to several different charitable orgainizations, who distribute the coats to those in need at no cost.
Local drop off points include: Real Estate One Professionals, 875 S. Ortonville Road, OCSO, Brandon Substation, 15 South St. and Touch of Class, 1768 Ortonville Road. Details: 248-858-1947.

Community gym kickoff
To kickoff the use of the free community gym for 2008/2009, everyone is invited to participate in sports events from 8 to 10:30 p..m. on Sept. 19 at Victory World Outreach Church, 10291 Green Road, Goodrich. Families can enjoy playing dodge ball, basketball, ping pong, fooseball, air hockey, good and fun.
Details: 810-636-2100.
Family festival
Everything is free at a family festival from 1 to 5 p.m., Sept. 14 at Lakeview Community Church, 10023 S. State Road (Corner of M-15 and Kipp Road). The afternoon full of fun will include a petting zoo, pony rides, make and take crafts, carnival games, fire truck tour, inflatable slide, cakewalk, car and motorcycle show, lots of food and prizes. Performance by the ‘Stand Strength Team? and entertainment by ‘The No Longer Singing Blues Band.?
Details: 810-636-7541.
Beef pastie sale
Place your orders now for beef pasties. Orders will be available for pick up on Sept. 19 from 1-4 p.m. and Sept. 20 from 10 a.m-noon at the Goodrich United Methodist Church, 8071 South State Road. Details: 810-658-6786.
Class reunion
A class reunion for Brandon graduates from the class of 1998 will be from 7 p.m.to midnight on Oct. 3, at Fountains Golf and Banquet, 6060 Maybee Road, Clarkston. $15 per person and $25 per couple. Details: 248-343-9157.
Brandon Co-op preschool
A non-profit educational and developmental program for young children, Brandon Co-op Preschool, 18 South St., Ortonville, is currently taking enrollments for children 3, 4 and 5-years-old.
Details: 810- 627-9374.
Brandon childcare
Now enrolling for fall. Offering kindercare and before and after school care. Open 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Visit our new location at H.T. Burt Elementary School, 209 Varsity Dr., Ortonville. Enroll before Sept. 3 and save $5 off registration.Details: 248-627-1859.
Library events
Fall youth program registration
All of the fall children’s programs at the Brandon Township Public Library, 304 South St, Ortonville begin Sept. 15 and last for 8 weeks. Details: 248-627-1462.Mother daughter book club
Discuss the Patricia McCormick non-fiction selection, Sold, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 16. Learn Microsoft Word, learn the fundamentals of word processing using Microsoft Word 2003 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Sept. 24. The class is limited to 10 adults ages 18 and over. Taste of Bavaria, a sampling of different beers, sausages and pretzels from noon to 2 p.m. on Sept. 27. Wine expert Tom Fischer will be the wine expert. $10 with valid ID. Please register no later than Sept. 24.
Edna Burton Center
345 Ball St., OrtonvilleEvening linedance lessons from 6:30 to 8 p.m. every Tuesday evening. Open to the public of all ages. Details: 248-627-6678.A trip to the Kitchen Schoolhouse and the Hadley Mill Museum will be to learn the history of these community landmarks. A bus will depart from Oaktree Elementary School at 10:30 a.m. on Sept. 16. Acrylic painting , artist, Steve Wood will teach acrylic painting to the theme ‘Blue Bonnet Cabin? from 1 to 3 p.m. on Sept. 15. Cost is $20, includes suppplies. Registration is required. New release movie, a free viewing of a newly released movie will be at 10 a.m. on Sept. 19.

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

Soccer teams
The Brandon Hawks soccer teams will have tryouts for boys and girls ages 8-17 from June 15 – 18 at Brandon Middle School. For specific times or age groups e-mail randall@7south.com
Details: 248-909-4166.
Vacation Bible School
A ‘VeggieTales? Vacation Bible School for children entering grades K-6 in the fall will be from June 23 through June 26 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at Lakeview Community Church (corner of M-15 and Kipp Road in Goodrich). 810-636-7541.
Storytimes
Miss Carol returns with stories, games, music, and crafts at 11 am on Thursdays, June 19, 26, July 3 &10 to the Goodrich Library, 10237 Hegel Road.
Details: 810- 636-2489.
I love books
Kick off the Summer Reading Club with the very funny Magician Ben Spitzer at 3:30 p.m., June 16 at the Goodrich Library, 10237 Hegel Rd. Call the library at 636-2489 for more information.
Details: 810-636-2489.
Summer day camp
Taking applications now for the Brandon Schools summer day camp that will start June 16, at Belle Ann Elementary School, 155 E. Glass Road, Ortonville. Children will enjoy arts and crafts, science, nature, water play, field trips and more. Details: 248-627-1859.
Library events
Artwork on displayLake Orion artist Kimberly Santini will display 11 paintings from her ‘Painting a Dog a Day? series. Her artwork will be on display from July 14 through the 31st.
Edna Burton Center
Evening linedance lessons from 6:30 to 8 p.m. every Tuesday evening at the Edna Burton Senior Center, 345 Ball St., Ortonville. Open to the public, all ages. Details: 248-627-6447.
A sewing club is being formed for those who are interested in sewing at 1 p.m., June 19. The Brandon Fire Department will present a program at 1 p.m. on June 23 on the Knox Box and File of Life. Both items are especially important during an emergency. Visiting podiatrist. Dr. Tabak of Oxford will treat foot problems beginning at 9:30 a.m. on June 24. Bocce. Beginners are invited to play bocce in the yard behind the Edna Burton Senior Center at 10 a.m. every Thursday, weather permitting.

CreekFest round-up
Brandon Cooperative Preschool, located in downtown Ortonville, will host little critter games, creek activities, and a refreshment pond for preschool age children during Creekfest June 7.
Details: 248-627-9374.
Sports boosters
The annual membership and election of officers meeting will be at 7 p.m. on June 4 at a member’s house, 2900 Sashabaw Road. Details: 248-207-9800.
Outdoor church service
Everyone is welcome to attend an outdoor church service conducted by the Ortonville United Methodist Church at 10:30 a.m. on June 8 at Crossman Park. Bring a main dish, salad or bread item to share. Details: 248-627-2931.
Summer day camp
Taking applications now for the Brandon Schools summer day camp that will start June 16, at Belle Ann Elementary School, 155 E. Glass Road, Ortonville. Details: 248-627-1859.
Parks and Recreation
Summer playground 2008 A six-week program from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. starting June 23 to Aug 1 at Brandon Fletcher Intermediate School, 300 South St., Ortonville. Cost:$300 per child includes field trips and t-shirt.
Library events
Computer classes A hands-on demonstration of cells, formatting, equations and more from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on June 5.Details: 248-627-1460.Yoga Children of any age can attend with their mother or father to learn basic yoga poses and breathing techniques to de-stress from 10 to 10:45 a.m. on June 2. Registration is required.Little American Girls club Girls in grades K-4 will learn about the time periods of each American Girl through crafts and games from 4:15 to 5 p.m. on June 2. Registration is required. Downloading books learn how to download feature films and books at this one hour class from 7 to 8 p.m. on June 10. Registration is required. Dance, Dance Revolution for Tweens is 4 to 5 p.m. on Fridays at the library, Students in grades 5 & 6 will practice their dance skills with this interactive game.Ghost hunt A night of ghost hunting at a local cemetery from 8 to 11 p.m. on June 13.Craft workshopA Father’s Day workshop for children ages 4-11 will make a card and gift for dad, and then listen to stories from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. on June 14.
Edna Burton Center
Evening linedance lessons Lessons from 6:30 to 8 p.m. every Tuesday evening at the Edna Burton Senior Center, 345 Ball St., Ortonville. Open to the public of all ages. Details: 248-627-6447. Beginning Bocce beginners are invited to play bocce in the yard behind the Edna Burton Senior Center at 10 a.m. every Thursday, weather permitting. New release movie Free viewing of a newly released movie at 10 a.m. on June 15.
Trip to historical museum
The Silver Fox Folks will travel by deluxe motor coach for a day outing to the Michigan historical museum in Lansing on June 17. Details: 810-591-5201.

Sports Boosters meeting
The Sports Boosters annual membership and election of officers meeting will be at 7 p.m. on June 4 at a members house, 2900 Sashabaw Road, Ortonville. Details: 248-207-9800.
Outdoor church service
Everyone is welcome to attend an outdoor church service conducted by the Ortonville United Methodist Church at 10:30 a.m., June 8 at Crossman Park. Bring a main dish, salad or bread item to share. Details: 248-627-2931.
Preschool program
Applications are now being taken for the 2008-09 school year for a tuition-free preschool that prepares children for kindergarten. The preschool is available to Brandon School District residents who turned age 4 by Dec. 1, 2008. Details: 248-627-1800 Ext:1506.
Preschool program
The B.E.E.S. program is a free preschool program in the Brandon School District for children from birth to 5-years-old with developmental delays. Evaluations for the 2008-09 school year began this month.
Details: 248-627-1800. Ext:1437
Community Education
Goodrich Community Education are currently offering a variety of classes including Tai Chi, AARP Driver’s Safety Class, and Banacise for Senior Citizens/Adult, Adult Horseback Riding Lessons, Knitting Clicks, Decadent Desserts, Sushi Basics, Pet First Aid, Community CPR with AED, Sports Safety Training for Coaches, Financial Classes, Knead-a-Friend Massage Basics, Aromatherapy, eBay Basics and Ceramics for adults, Cooking Classes, Babysitters? First Aid Training, Guitar Lessons, Dodgeball, Afterschool Golf Academy, Bowling and Youth Horseback Riding Lessons. For more information log on to www.goodrich.k12.mi.us Details: 810-591-5201.
Beginning baseball
Time to sign up for beginning baseball at the Brandon Township Parks and Recreation office, 395 Mill St., Ortonville, for 3-, 4- and 5-year-olds for a 4-week clinic (June 7, 14, 21 & 28) which will be taught by Brandon Baseball Coach, Dave Cullen.
Cost is $45 – includes t-shirt. Deadline for sign-ups is May 20. Details: 248-627-6460.
Computer classes
A hands-on demonstration of cells, formatting, equations and more from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on June 5 at the Brandon Township Public Library, 304 South St., Ortonville.Details: 248-627-1460.
Downloading books
Learn how to download feature films and books at this one hour class from 7 to 8 p.m. on June 10. Registration is required. Details: 248-627-1460.
Family yoga
Children of any age can attend with their mother or father to learn basic yoga poses and breathing techniques to de-stress from 10 to 10:45 a.m. on June 2. Registration is required. Details: 248-627-1460.
Little ‘American Girls? Club
Girls in grades K-4 will learn about the time periods of each American girls through crafts and games from 4:15 to 5 p.m. on June 2.
Registration is required. Details: 248-627-1460.
Registration now open
Register now for June through August programs at the library.
History of a mystery
Jaime Agnew from ‘Aunt Agatha’s,? a mystery bookstore in Ann Arbor will discuss the history of mysteries from 7 to 8 p.m. on May 29. Registration: 248-627-1460.
Local musical groups
The Paint Creek Boys will perform from 1 to 2:30 p.m. on May 31. It is a free family-friendly concert for all ages featuring bluegrass, gospel and country music.
Registration: 248-627-1460.
Dance, Dance Revolution for Tweens is 4 to 5 p.m. on Fridays at the library, Students in grades 5 & 6 will practice their dance skills with this interactive game.
Edna Burton Senior Center
Evening linedance lessons from 6:30 to 8 p.m. every Tuesday evening at the Edna Burton Senior Center, 345 Ball St., Ortonville.
Open to the public of all ages. Details: 248-627-6447.
Intro to quilting from 2 to 4 p.m. on Mondays, June 2 and 9. Please register by May 23.
Details: 248-627-6678.