LAKE ORION, Mich. – On Tuesday, July 2, 2024, the Lake Orion Horseshoe Club hosted a patriotic-themed “red, white, and blue” night at their grounds. Residents, club-member or not, were invited to join the club for a fun night of horseshoe pitching.
The Lake Orion Horseshoe Club has been operating for more than 60 years, taking care of the local horseshoe grounds since they were constructed in the early 1960s. According to their website, “The members began the task of preparing the grounds and constructing the 15 regulation horseshoe courts according to standards as set forth by the National Horseshoe Pitchers Association (NHPA). For over 60 years our Club has acted as a sole caretaker for the courts making them available to the entire community. The Club promotes sportsmanship amongst its members while promoting the art of horseshoe pitching.”
Wide shot of club – Photo by Joe Johnson
On their “Red, White, and Blue” celebration night, over 40 participants who came were dressed in stars and stripes, as well as patriotic gear. Prizes were given out to the best dressed of the night.
ONTV’s Joe Johnson spoke to Lake Orion Horseshoe Club President, Ron Price about the event today and how he felt seeing a packed crowd at the grounds.
“It’s exciting, especially the new people, to participate in something like this and come down and dress up and celebrate the Fourth of July,” Price said.
The LOHC will be hosting a banquet two weeks after their 15-week long season ends, somewhere in mid-August. However, next big event for the LOHC will be hosting the state doubles tournament at the grounds in Lake Orion on August 3.
“Patriotic Ron Price” – Photo by Joe Johnson
If you or anyone you know is interested in participating in the LOHC activities, Price always welcomes new members.
“We have a Facebook page… we also have a website, lakeorionhorsehoe.com, you’ll see our website – we have all of the information on there. Again, we’re happy to take on new members,” Price said.
The club grounds is located on 160 S Anderson St, north of the Orion Art Center. For more information about the club and their upcoming meetings and events, visit lakeorionhorseshoeclub.com.