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| 4-H Youth Programs
1200 North Telegraph Road, Department 416 - Pontiac MI 48341 - (248) 858-0889
Oakland County 4-H is a program of Michigan State University Extension. 4-H provides youth development programs that involve volunteers in providing positive, experiential, educational opportunities for and with youth. Our mission is to create environments, through collaboration, that build strong, healthy youth who are proactive in a complex and changing world. |
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| Arson Reward Tip Line
PO Box 86 - Detroit MI 48231-0086 - (800) 442-7766
Michigan's Arson Prevention Committee is a divergent group of concerned and dedicated individuals with a strong commitment to taking affirmative action in controlling the arson problem in this state. Our objectives of this program are to encourage persons and/or reluctant witnesses with information regarding an arson to report it to "Arson Control" or the investigating authorities, to act as a deterrent to stop or prevent arson and to consider requests for monetary rewards for up to $5,000 to individuals in cases where the reward program was instrumental in gaining important information. |
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| Community Education Services
455 East Scripps Road - Lake Orion MI 48360 - (248) 693-5436
The mission of the Lake Orion community Education Services is to establish and develop lifelong learning by providing educational, vocational and enrichment opportunities for the community to meet the challenges of today and tomorrow. |
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| General Federation Womens Club - Lake Orion
P.O. Box 111 - Lake Orion MI 48361 - (248) 693-4105
The General Federation of Women's Clubs is the largest and the oldest non-denominational, non-partisan, international service organization of the volunteer women in the world. 1990 marked the centennial year of the federation.
Ongoing projects include: Girlstown Foundation, Veterans Hospital, Day in the Country, Adopt a Teacher Program, Plant Sale, Bake Sale, and Christmas party.
We also assist the Orion Township Public Library, Historical Society, and the Orion/Oxford Boys and Girls Club when requested. |
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| Gingellville Community Center
1801 Waldon Road - Orion MI 48359 - (248) 391-1520
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| Gypsy Moth Suppression Program
1200 North Telegraph Road - Pontiac MI 48341 - (248) 858-5198
The purpose of the Gypsy Moth Suppression program is to maintain and retain high valued tree and shrub species for municipalities and citizens. Avoid, reduce, and/or minimize gypsy moth nuisance and maintenance costs to municipalities and citizens. |
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| High School Completion/Adult Basic Education
455 East Scripps Road - Lake Orion MI 48360 - (248) 693-5436
The Lake Orion Adult Education program provides classes for both high school diploma and GED preparation. Classes are offered at convenient times to accommodate the adult student's schedule. |
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| Horticulture and Agriculture
1200 North Telegraph Road - Pontiac MI 48341 - (248) 858-0887
The horticulture/agriculture program assists residents and businesses with concerns regarding landscaping, gardening, pest management and soil productivity. Linkages to assist traditional agriculture producers are also available. A variety of services, including diagnostics and educational programs are available based on the needs of the client. |
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| Lake Orion Church of Christ
1080 Hemingway Road - Lake Orion MI 48360 - (248) 693-7242
All are welcome to join us in study, worship and fellowship as we strive to serve our community. Opportunities are available through small groups, children and teen ministries, community outreach, worldwide missions, weekly worship services, and Bible centered preaching. Please visit us on Sunday at 9:00 a.m. for Bible study, and 10:30 a.m. for Worship, or Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. for Bible study and service groups. |
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| Lake Orion Education Foundation
455 East Scripps Road - Lake Orion MI 48360 - (248) 393-2775
The Foundation is a non-profit organization created by friends and supporters of the Lake Orion Community School District to enhance and enrich the educational opportunities offered to children. |
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| LOCS Guided Afterschool Programs (GAP)
455 E Scripps Road - Lake Orion MI 48360 - (248) 693-5436
GAP stands for Guided Afterschool Programs. GAP was created to provide positive afterschool leisure and recreation activities. The goal is to provide something for every student and to help fill the "gap" between afterschool and home. Beginning in the 2010-2011 school year, the GAP has joined the Community Education Services Enrichment Division. |
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| Look First
455 East Scripps Road - Lake Orion MI 48360 - (248) 693-5430
Program for 1-3 year olds with learning/physical disabilities. |
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| Master Gardener Volunteer Training Program
1200 North Telegraph Road - Pontiac MI 48341 - (248) 858-0887
Master Gardeners are volunteers trained by Michigan State University Extension to provide an effective network of gardening programs and activities to enhance their communities. Volunteers participate in a 13 week training program each fall/winter. Volunteers then provide 40 hours of community service gardening education.
Master Composters are volunteers trained by Michigan State University Extension. Volunteers participate in a 6 week training program each fall/winter. Volunteers then provide 15 hours of community service gardening education. |
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| Michigan Groundwater Stewardship Program
1200 North Telegraph Road - Pontiac MI 48341 - (248) 858-0880
MGSP is a cooperative effort designed to reduce risks of groundwater contamination associated with the use of pesticides and nitrogen fertilizers. MGSP is voluntary, locally driven and designed to address the concerns of individuals by maintaining a focus on the financial and technical constraints which drive real world decisions. The program is funded through fees that are assessed on sales of pesticides and nitrogen fertilizers. |
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| Million Mom March
P.O. Box 7623 - Washington DC 20044-0762 - (888) 989-6667
The mission of the Million Mom March is to prevent gun death and injury and to support victims of gun trauma. We want common sense gun laws. We want to keep our children and our families safe in a nation that is flooded with unregistered, unlicensed and unregulated guns. |
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| Mutlicultural Council of America
571 Joslyn Road - Lake Orion MI 48312 - (248) 636-4111
Vision: To help achieve better understanding among all people.
Mission: To create & maintain a harmonious multicultural society and to stimulate, encourage and support the preservation of distinct ethno-cultural heritages. To provide a center for information, educational & cultural activities and to devise programs for and to encourage interaction among all ethno-cultural groups. |
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| North Area Citizens Conference
P.O. Box 653 - Oxford MI 48371 - (248) 628-3301
The North Area Citizen's Conference was established in 1987 with the purpose of working with governments, planners, groups and individuals to protect against urban sprawl. To prevent the destruction of wildlife, wetlands and woodlands. To protect the rural character of townships in which it has a chapter. To encourage and enhance inter-township planning. Advance sensible ecological policies and to promote citizen awareness of local land use and ecological issues. |
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| Oakland County Child Care Council
2111 Cass Lake Road, Suite 104 - Keego Harbor MI 48320 - (248) 681-9192
The Oakland County Community Coordinated Child Care (4C) Council brings together those people concerned with the welfare of young children through sharing information, advocating for change, and utilizing community resources. The Council's goals are to educate the community on child care issues, to provide assistance and training to child care providers as well as to develop and provide program activities based on community needs. |
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| Oakland Family Services
114 Orchard Lake Road - Pontiac MI 48341 - (248) 858-7766
Oakland Family Services is a private non-profit agency which has provided high quality education, behavioral health, family support and preservation services to families. |
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| Oakland Literacy Council
17 South Saginaw Street - Pontiac MI 48342 - (248) 232-4664
Our mission is to deliver the highest quality individualized basic reading and English language instruction to adults so that they may attain their literacy goals, develop self-confidence, and become independent learners. |
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| Orion Neighborhood Television
698 S. Lapeer Road - Lake Orion MI 48362 - (248) 693-3377
Offers public, educational and governmental programming for the Orion community. Free video production classes are offered regularly. Volunteer opportunities available. |
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| Orion Township Public Library
825 Joslyn Road - Lake Orion MI 48362 - (248) 693-3000
The mission of the Orion Township Public Library shall be to provide and make readily available library services necessary to meet the educational, informational, recreational, and cultural needs of the community and to develop and promote the library as a resource capable of meeting the challenges of today and into the future. |
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| Paws with a Cause
- Auburn Hills MI - (248) 844-5656
Paws With A Cause® trains Assistance Dogs nationally for people with disabilites and provides lifetime team support which encourages independence. PAWS® promotes awareness through education. |
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| Project Find
455 East Scripps Road - Lake Orion MI 48360 - (248) 693-5430
Program for 3-5 year olds with learning/physical disabilities. |
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| UAW/GM Orion Skill Center
P.O. Box 1001 MC483900057 - Lake Orion MI 48361 - (248) 377-5182
Vocational and technical training, high school completion, adult basic education, and GED preparation courses are available at the GM Orion Assembly Center, located in the Lake Orion School District. These programs are funded by state aid moneys and GM grants. |
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| United Way Success by Six
445 East Scripps Road - Lake Orion MI 48360 - (248) 693-5439
The Early Childhood Care and Education Initiative of North Oakland County is a partnership between the United Way of Oakland county and a variety of early childhood organizations that are dedicated to raising the quality of child care throughout North Oakland County. These Partners are working to educate and encourage child care providers, parents, businesses, and the general public to create safe, enriching, early learning environments for the youngest members of our community. |
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| Women's Survival Center
761 West Huron 2nd Floor - Pontiac MI 48341 - (248) 335-2685
The Women's Survival Center's mission is to empower women and families to attain economic autonomy and a sense of self-worth, thereby fulfilling their human potential. This self-worth will increase their economic, political, and social participation society without barriers. |
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Library Hours
M - Th : 9:30am - 9:00pm
F - Sa : 9:30am - 5:00pm
Su : Closed
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