One Pine Tree Elementary fourth grade class really got into the spirit of the holidays last month when they put together Hope Chests for children who would not otherwise receive a holiday present. All through December, Mrs. Kempski’s class brought in items for the chests, and then wrapped and decorated the treasure chests. The chests […]
Those ‘foodies? in the area may have found a new favorite place in Urban Gourmet, located at 3651 Baldwin Road. The shop, opened in December, features a variety of food items both ‘sweet and savory,? as owner Kim Urbanowski deems it. On the sweet side, she said they offer a variety of dessert, baking, breakfast, […]
Art has always been an important part of Janet Almstadt-Davison’s life. For thirty years, Almstadt-Davison taught art at Avondale High School in Auburn Hills. Upon retiring in 1999, she continues to share her love of teaching and art, as she instructs in a variety of places, including teaching a drawing class at the Orion Art […]
Sandy Mabery first came to the Orion Art Center in 2004 looking for a space to hold his community drummers. In the years since, he has become actively involved with the center as a drummer, volunteer, artist, board member, corporate sponsor and most recently, as board president. On Feb. 10, he will add another title […]
Things are a wee bit exciting at Dance for Fun lately, as they will now be offering a Celtic Dancing program, in cooperation with Dancin? Feet School of Gaelic Culture and Dance. Celtic dance classes are available for all ages, such as classes for Wee Ones, Bravehearts (boys), Young Maidens, and for adults, Bonnie Lassies. […]
Breakfast may not the first meal that pops to mind when thinking about a pizza place, but at Steve’s Pizzeria even the breakfast option is covered. The pizzeria, located at 3016 Baldwin Road, now offers a selection of baked goods, donuts and bagels, starting fresh every morning at 6 a.m. (8 a.m. on Sundays). ‘We […]
It was a time to celebrate at the Oxford/Orion Boys & Girls Club’s Annual Family Night on Dec. 19. Besides enjoying the festivities, the club also recognized a $39,017 grant from the EDS Foundation that was used to help relocate and set up the Oxford/Orion Michigan Club’s Computer Technology Center. ‘This EDS computer technology center […]
When Chase Stevens went shopping at Little Monsters in downtown, he wasn’t thinking about himself, but picking up a birthday present for a friend. What started with being a good friend ended with a reward all his own as Stevens was the winner of the Ultimate Gift Basket Giveaway. The basket included items from a […]
Good police work led to the apprehension of a suspected arsonist in connection with a fire that destroyed a Rohr Road residence Sunday evening (Jan. 6). At approximately 9 p.m., Troopers Joel Kuhn and Chad Gruenwald, of the Michigan State Police Groveland Satellite, observed a vehicle parked at a closed commercial vehicle weigh scales on […]
The new year not only means 2008, but also a variety of new fundraisers to benefit the Darci Seipke Benefit Fund. On Jan. 19, a Bowling Extravaganza will be held from 1-4 p.m. The event will be held at Collier Lanes, in Oxford, and is $20 per person or $60 for a family of five. […]