by orionontv | Jun 3, 2024 | Local News, Nonprofit
Oxford Meijer Simply Give program benefits FISH thru June 29th
How to Give During the spring Simply Give campaign, Oxford Meijer customers purchase $10 Simply Give
donation cards at checkout. Once purchased, the donation is converted into a Meijer Food-Only Gift
Card and donated directly to Oxford/Orion FISH. Simply Give donation cards can also be purchased
as an add-on to pickup and delivery orders. The Simply Give spring campaign will run through
June 29.
Oxford Meijer will double match any
cards purchased on Saturday, June 15, effectively
tripling contributions made on that day.
Neighbors helping neighbors…
In addition to the letter carriers, we are so thankful for all of the volunteers who helped make the Letter Carriers’ Food
Drive successful. See some of them below.
From promotion to transport, to checking in, sorting, and shelving, it doesn’t work without all of you!
by orionontv | Jun 3, 2024 | Local News, Nonprofit
Summer is here!
Now that the school year is drawing to a close, the North Oakland Community Coalition is excited to kick off our summer programming!
In the email below you will find:
- How to make your voice heard by taking our quick, five minute community survey
- Important information about registration dates for our 2024 Level Up Camp
- A quick wrap-up on the May NOCC activities
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You have the best insight regarding the unique needs of youth and families in Lake Orion and Oxford. Please share your thoughts with us by taking this quick, five minute survey found here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/nocc-pc-2024 |
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Level Up Camp is almost here! If you are interested in having a student attend this year’s camp, the last day to register is June 7th at 12pm.
Youth entering 6th grade for the 2024-2025 school year are invited to join the NOCC for a 4-day camp. Camp will run Monday through Thursday from 9:00am-1:00pm. Your camper will play games, create art, and participate in group activities while becoming better prepared for their middle and high school years. Topics covered include resiliency, goal setting, communication skills, dealing with stress, drug and alcohol refusal skills, and more. This is also an excellent opportunity for your child to become familiar with the middle school setting, practice opening lockers, and meet new friends that will be a part of their middle school experience. Campers will have so much fun they won’t even realize they are learning skills that will strengthen their future!
Registration is open at noccmi.org.
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May was Mental Health Awareness Month, and the wonderful trainers at Flip Spot Gymnastics took the time to become All About Connections QPR certified!
These amazing trainers understood the importance of coaching the whole child, working not just on gymnastics skills, but helping their students build mental fortitude and strong bonds that will allow the child to feel safe and secure.
If you would like your business to become QPR Suicide Prevention certified, reach out to Jill McCollum at [email protected].
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| This month, the NOCC spent time at Lake Orion High School encouraging students to make the smart choice to stay sober during prom and graduation season. Students visited our tables during lunches to participate in our intoxication goggle puzzle or take a field sobriety test with School Resource Officer Deputy Tolan. |
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| Additionally, we hosted a Smart Dragons Don’t Drink prom photobooth, where students were able to take photos with their friends and share why they are choosing to stay sober. |
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by orionontv | May 22, 2024 | Local News
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF ORION
OFFICE OF THE SUPERVISOR
CHRIS BARNETT
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Jenny Bhatti
248-391-0304 ext. 1003
[email protected]
ORION TOWNSHIP RECOGNIZED FOR
ENVIRONMENTAL LEADERSHIP
Orion Township, MI (May 22, 2024) – Orion Township was recognized for environmental leadership by the statewide Michigan Green Communities program. As part of the 2023 Michigan Green Communities (MGC) Challenge, 62 participating local governments were awarded gold, silver, or bronze seals of achievement reflecting community leadership in areas such as energy efficiency, climate adaptation and resilience, recycling, environmental justice, and more. Seven communities received bronze certification, twenty received silver certifications, and thirty-five received gold certification.
Orion Township achieved gold status for exemplary action in multiple categories, including economic development, land use, climate resilience, climate adaptation, energy efficiency, renewable energy, materials management (recycling, composting, waste diversion), water conservation and protection, and community engagement.
Most remarkable was Orion Township’s demonstrated increase in quantity and quality of both commercial and recreational development, while also increasing investment in and improvement of local parks and nature reserves all while prioritizing and enhancing community social, financial, environmental, and physical wellbeing. Examples include General Motor’s Orion Assembly, Orion Township’s purchase of Great Lakes Athletic Club and their investing in and revisioning of the space into a community recreation center, upgraded and renovated several sewer lift stations and other waste management measures resulting in a 20% reduction in household disposal since 2020, and over $3 million invested in Orion Parks and trails.
The Michigan Green Communities (MGC) program is open to all local governments in Michigan, at no cost. MGC is a sustainability networking, benchmarking, and technical assistance program. It guides and supports communities in adapting to a changing climate, protecting infrastructure, improving the quality of life for residents, and creating a more environmentally and economically sustainable future for the state of Michigan.
Michigan Green Communities is supported by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy; the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services; the Michigan Economic Development Corporation; the Michigan Association of Counties; the Michigan Municipal League; and the Michigan Townships Association. More details about this program can be found at www.migreencommunities.com.
Questions regarding the Michigan Green Communities program can be directed to Danielle Beard, Michigan Green Communities Program Coordinator at [email protected].
by orionontv | Apr 15, 2024 | Local News
Oakland County Household Hazardous Waste Dropoff Events Promote Environmental Stewardship and Safeguard Communities
Post Date:04/15/2024 12:14 PM
- NoHaz events are scheduled for April 27, June 1, July 20, and Sept. 14. Registration opens approximately three weeks prior to each collection event at NoHaz.com.
- Residents of NoHaz communities may dispose of their household hazardous waste for a nominal fee of $15 or $30, or at no charge, depending on their community.
- More than 9 million pounds of household hazardous waste have been properly disposed of since the program’s inception in 2003.
Pontiac, Mich. – NoHaz, a consortium of communities in northern Oakland County for disposing household hazardous waste, has scheduled four collection events April through September, giving residents of these communities convenient opportunities to get rid of everything from outdated computers and dead batteries to paints, pesticides and more.
“Our NoHaz household hazardous waste collection events demonstrate our commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship and empower Oakland County residents to responsibly dispose of hazardous materials,” County Executive Dave Coulter said.
All 2024 NoHaz collection events run from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the following Saturdays:
- April 27, Oakland County Service Center Campus, 1200 North Telegraph Road., Pontiac
- June 1, Oxford Middle School, 1420 Lakeville Road, Oxford
- July 20, Kensington Church, 4640 S. Lapeer Road, Orion Township
- Sept. 14, Oakland County Service Center Campus, 1200 North Telegraph Road, Pontiac
Registration opens approximately three weeks prior to each collection event at NoHaz.com. Those unable to register online will be able to complete forms at the collection events.
Akzo Nobel, a global company in Pontiac dedicated to sustainability, is sponsoring the NoHaz collection events. Their partnership helps ease rising costs for member communities and residents.
NoHaz member communities include Addison Township, Clarkston, Groveland Township, Independence Township, Lake Angelus, Lake Orion, Leonard, Oakland Township, Orion Township, Oxford Township, Oxford Village, Pontiac, Rose Township, Springfield Township and Waterford Township.
Residents of NoHaz member communities may dispose of their household hazardous waste for a nominal fee of $15 or $30, or at no charge, depending on their community. Any Oakland County resident who does not reside in a NoHaz community may dispose of acceptable materials at any collection event for a fee of $130. They may also contact their city, village, or township to ask if another program is available or click on this link to view a map of available household hazardous waste programs in the county.
With more than 9 million pounds of household hazardous waste properly disposed of since its inception in 2003, NoHaz is providing Oakland County residents with an opportunity to do the safe and responsible thing with their household hazardous waste.
For more information on NoHaz and disposing of household hazardous waste responsibly, click on NoHaz.com.
The NoHaz Consortium is a group of Oakland County communities that have come together to provide residents with a safe, reliable, and environmentally responsible way to dispose of household hazardous waste (HHW). These wastes are substances in a home that can be harmful to humans and the environment if not disposed of properly. Each year, NoHaz schedules collection events to provide disposal opportunities for residents of the member communities.
by orionontv | Apr 10, 2024 | Local News, Nonprofit
Upcoming at the NOCC
April is here, and we at the NOCC are springing into action with some programming you won’t want to miss. Read below to learn about our upcoming events, such as:
- Prescription Drug Take Back Day
- All About Connections Suicide Prevention Trainings
- Level Up Camp
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| The North Oakland Community Coalition will be hosting an All About Connections Suicide Prevention Training on May 7th. At this training, we cover what to look for in friends and family members that may indicate they need professional help, how to encourage them to get that help, and how to connect them to the resources they need. The training acknowledges that talking about this can be difficult and gives tips to help make it easier. If you would like to register for this training, please visit noccmi.org or click here. |
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| Registration for our 2024 Level Up Camp is now open! Youth entering 6th grade for the 2024-2025 school year are invited to join the NOCC for a 4-day camp. Camp will run Monday through Thursday from 9:00am-1:00pm. Your camper will play games, create art, and participate in group activities while becoming better prepared for their middle and high school years. Topics covered include resiliency, goal setting, communication skills, dealing with stress, drug and alcohol refusal skills, and more. This is also an excellent opportunity for your child to become familiar with the middle school setting, practice opening lockers, and meet new friends that will be a part of their middle school experience. Campers will have so much fun they won’t even realize they are learning skills that will strengthen their future!
This year, both weeks of camp will take place at Scripps Middle School. Students may attend either week of camp but must register under the school they will be attending in the fall. There is a $40 deposit upon enrollment that can be reimbursed or donated to the NOCC at the camp’s end. You can register your student for Level Up Camp by visiting noccmi.org. |
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| If you’d like to follow along with all that the NOCC does, make sure to follow us on social media! We share posts about what we’re up to in schools, post information about substances and mental health, and information about all our upcoming events. Make sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram to see more! |
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