Starting Sunday, Sept. 30, some local students may experience a life-changing event, with the kick-off of The Young Americans National Music Outreach Tour here in Lake Orion. ‘The Young Americans are an outstanding group of young adults between the ages of 17 and 25 who have chosen to promote the arts internationally through a three-day […]
Next Monday marks not only the next regular meeting of the Village Council, but also the swearing in of the four individuals that voters chose during the Sept. 11 election. Douglas Dendel (running as a write-in; 92 votes) and Kenneth Van Portfliet (92) will return to council, and will be joined by newcomers David Churchill […]
Get out your aprons and famous chili recipes as the Chamber of Commerce will once again be hosting the Chili Challenge in conjunction with Barn Daze, held on Saturday, Sept. 29. The challenge is open for those interested participants that think they have the best chili, whether it be an individual, organization or business. According […]
Volunteer docents will take individuals on tours of the mansion during Scripps Days. This picture, shows only a small amount of the sights to see, were taken during one of the docent training events held last month (see our photo page in this week’s Review for more). ‘The Historical Society is grateful to all the […]
Jim Casper hasn’t had it easy. He deals with Lyme Disease everyday, and due to a misdiagnosis early on (the doctors originally thought he had multiple sclerosis), the disease has taken a large toll on his body. He uses a cane to get around, and by late morning, has used his energy reserve for the […]
It’s all about quilting at the Orion Township Library this month, with the current display of the Michigan Quilt Project. According to Adult Librarian Beth Sheridan, as part of the Michigan Quilt Project, Michigan State University Museum, with the help of quilters from all over the state, developed sets of quilt blocks to celebrate quilting […]
Classic cars descended upon Lake Orion on Saturday, when the first annual Orion Senior Center Classic Car Cruise was held at Golling Pontiac-GMC. According to Orion Senior Center Director Lisa Sokol, over 220 cars and around 1,000 people attended the event. ?(It) surpassed all of our expectations,? Sokol said, adding that the event was so […]
Council members Robert Reetz and David Churchill may be new to the village council, but that won’t stop them from taking an active role in council matters. At Monday’s council meeting, Reetz was nominated and elected (4-3) to the position of president, as was Churchill (4-3) to the position of president pro tem. Reetz immediately […]
Colors are starting to change, the days are getting shorter and the weather a little cooler, which can mean only one thing ? it’s time once again for Barn Daze, hosted by Orion Township Parks and Recreation. Previously held in October, the event has been moved up to Saturday, Sept. 29 in hopes of warmer […]
Over 650 pinwheels covered the lawn at Orion Oaks Elementary School as students participated in the international project, Pinwheels for Peace. According to Orion Oaks art teacher Brenda Pescia, Pinwheels for Peace is an art installation project that was started in 2005, by two art teachers, as a way for students to express their feelings […]