Michigan Rib Fest moves to Lake Orion this Fourth of July weekend, offering family fun and a variety of cuisine during the festival from July 4-7 at Canterbury Village. Rib Fest features live musical performances, dozens of food vendors, pig races, Monster Truck rides, lawn games and a Kids Zone. Festivities are noon – 11 […]
By Jim Newell Review Editor For a fledgling entertainment event from the fledgling nonprofit Friends of Lake Orion Village Parks, the inaugural Pours for the Parks fundraiser on Saturday, by most measures, was a great success. “We thought it came together really well. It was well received,” said Rosemary Ford, chair of the Lake Orion […]
By Megan Kelley Review Writer Lake Orion’s Downtown Development Authority will kick off their yearly summer concert series on July 10 carrying through to August 28. Every Wednesday from 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. through July and August, the Children’s Park Gazebo will play host to local talent, free to everyone. Last year, the concert […]
The Village of Lake Orion has an open seat on the planning commission. The position is for up to a three-year term, depending upon the date of appointment. For an application or more information, contact Village Clerk Susan Galeczka at 248-693-8391 ext. 102 or go to Village Hall to obtain an application in person. The […]
On July 13 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Lake Orion’s Skymasters RC Club will be holding a Radio Control Model Aircraft Open House Air Show at the Bald Mountain Recreation Area on West Scripps Rd between M-24 and Joslyn Road. This free event will feature all sizes of remote control model aircrafts and will […]
By Jim Newell Review Editor The Lake Orion Village Council voted 7-0 on Monday to create an Events Advisory Committee to tackle the ever-growing number of events, races, parades, festivals and car shows occurring in downtown Lake Orion – and the process for approving special events. The move comes after 40 business owners signed a […]
By Jim Newell Review Editor Take one down and pass it around takes on a whole new meaning during Pours for the Parks because each beverage will help support Lake Orion’s parks. The Friends of Lake Orion Village Parks is partnering with the Village of Lake Orion to raise money to support village park improvements. […]
By Jim Newell Review Editor The Downtown Development Authority Board of Directors approved the purchase agreement for two lots on S. Slater Street from the Lake Orion United Methodist Church for $275,000, plus closing costs, during a special board meeting on Thursday. The DDA board also agreed to a $500,000 loan from the Village of […]
There’s a new addition to Downtown Lake Orion that comes in the form of Cookies and Cream by Sprout Bake. Located at 20 Front St. in Lake Orion on the lower level of the venue, Cookies and Cream specializes in vegan and gluten free treats. Carissa Campbell and her mother, Alaina Campbell, were originally looking […]
(From left) Chamber Vice President Garrett Hoffman, President Grant Fodor, Executive Director Kim Urbanowski, Sarah Luchsinger of Sarah’s Bath Boutique and Craig Zmijewski of AAA Insurance cut the ribbon during the boutique’s chamber ceremony on June 13. Sarah’s Bath Boutique is located at 135 S. Broadway St. in Lake Orion and features handcrafted bath products […]