The second annual Growing Green Earth Day Expo takes place Saturday, April 9 from 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. at Kings Court Castle, Canterbury Village. Exhibits will consist of a wide array of green products and services, reliable education resources, green organizations, energy efficiency and conservation incentives, green career opportunities, growing green resources, green parks and […]
There will be no shortage of runners for the LO Track and Field team for the 2011 season. Over 100 members have joined the ranks of sprinters, distance trekkers, and meter runners, and head coach Stan Ford said his returning captains have really helped in managing the kids. ‘The captains have really proved themselves, and […]
With an open house March 28, classes are again in session for therapeutic horse rides at Branbury Cross Therapeutic Equestrian Center. Opened in 1991 by Oxford insurance-man Ralph Curtis and his wife Carol, the center has moved to 18 acres at 1223 Brauer Road, north of Oxford. With the help of volunteers, the center serves […]
The Town and Country African Violet Club hosted its 3rd Annual African Violet Show at the Oxford Public Library over the weekend. A number of local and non-local violet growers pitted their colorful and intricate botanical creations against each other in the show. Winning ‘Best in Show? was Southgate resident Steve Turner with his ‘Picasso.? […]
For six years, teen librarian Deb Motley, has hosted Red Cross Certified Babysitter Training classes at the Orion Township Public Library. The class is aimed at people between the ages of 11-15, and focuses on all the important aspects of babysitting, including: Care for children and infants; Make good decisions and solve problems; Keep the […]
Everest Collegiate High School presents ‘Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat? by Andrew Lloyd Weber and Tim Rice. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m., April 1; 2 p.m. matinee and 6:30 p.m. Dinner Theater on April 2; and 2 p.m., April 3. ‘Joseph is an energetic show with something for everyone,? said Aileen Cronin, director. ‘It […]
The Charter Township of Orion is accepting sealed bids for mowing of township properties, safety paths and weed cutting, per township ordinance will be received in the clerk’s office, 2525 Joslyn Road, Lake Orion, Michigan, 48360 until noon, Friday, March 25. Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at that time. Completed bid specifications […]
The Darci Seipke Benefit Foundation is seeking vendors for the 5th Annual Fall Festival, which is scheduled for a new date and location this year. The event will be held October 15-16, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Lake Orion Community Education Resource Center (CERC), located at 455 E Scripps Road. Organizers are adding food […]
through the interview process.? From the board to the district’s employees to the parents and community, ‘there was a very student-centered focus in the district.? Wandrie also appreciated the ‘attractiveness of a small town school district,? something he was familiar with having gone through Lake Orion Schools. ‘It’s really where I’m most comfortable,? he said. […]
To The Citizens of Atlas Township: ATLAS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION will hold a PUBLIC MEETING regarding Parcel # 02-20-200-016 for construction of the 9-1-1 Communication Tower – Essential Public Service on April 21, 2004 at the Atlas Township Hall, 7386 S. Gale Rd., Goodrich. The meeting will be held at 7:30 PM. Be advised that […]