There’s not a whole lot of newsworthy stuff that goes on at the end of a meeting. For one, the members leading the meeting are usually ready to be done with it. On top of that, those there to report on the facts have dozed off long ago. Wait, strike that. (I’ll edit it out […]
It was just last month that the Vatican issued a 36-page document entitled ‘Guidelines for the Pastoral Care of the Road,? which contained rules and the Ten Commandments for Catholics to adhere to while driving their automobiles. Catholics were reminded to ‘respect speed limits? and not ‘consider a car an object of personal gratification? to […]
Eight bands will provide a wide-range of musical offerings during the 2007 Gazebo Concert series in Downtown Lake Orion. Whether you prefer Swing, jazz, Latin, Celtic, worldbeat, bluegrass, R&B or gospel, this series has you covered. Performances take place Wednesday evenings beginning at 7 p.m. at the Gazebo in Children’s Park, located on Broadway, two […]
After a two-year hiatus, the Rural Pearl will be making its much anticipated comeback to the Oxford area this month. The Oxford Downtown Development Authority (DDA) will be presenting the 9th Annual Rural Pearl of a Ride on Saturday, July 28. The Rural Pearl is a one-day, rail-trail and back roads bike tour of scenic […]
Lake Orion resident Amy Stowe, an an employee of POH Medical Center in downtown Pontiac, recently received the honor of Mentor of the Year for her outstanding volunteer work at Pontiac Central High School as a mentor through Mentoring Solutions. Mentoring Solutions is a school-based mentoring program that provides mentoring throughout Metro Detroit. The time […]
A variety of children’s art classes will be offered for ages five and up beginning Aug. 1 and running each Wednesday and Saturday through the month. Classes are only $15 per session and run for two hours (material fees may apply, call (248)693-4986 for details). Don’t miss these great opportunities… Aug. 1: 10 a.m.-noon: Floral […]
The Fifth Annual ‘Music on the Porch? series brings live music to the banks of Paint Creek. Each Monday in August at 7 p.m., the Orion Art Center hosts a different genre of music. Bring blankets and lawn chairs for your listening comfort. The concerts are free to the public. Here is a look at […]
Hank’s Fly Fishing is a busy place for the next few weeks as they host many events for the community. On Thursday (July 26) Hank’s is hosting ‘Your Credit-FYI,? a presentation that will provide information that everyone should know about their credit. It will be held from 6:30-9 p.m. The presentation will be given by […]
Over 50 female supporters of Dragon football, a group made up of mostly players? moms, turned out for the first Women’s Football 101 Camp, to benefit the PEPP and Dragon GAP Clubs. Guided Activities Program (GAP) coordinator Ben Gerdeman said the camp alone raised over $2,000, to be split among the two organizations. Parents Encouraging […]
‘Fraud is everywhere and it’s here in Lake Orion,? Lake Orion Police Chief Jerry Narsh told the Sunshine Rotary Club at their meeting last week. ‘Anybody, any of us, can become victims of fraud.? According to Narsh, about one in 10 Americans will be victims of fraud. Most typically, this fraud comes in the form […]