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April through September, giving residents of these communities convenient opportunities to get rid of everything from outdated computers and dead batteries to paints, pesticides and more.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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by orionontv | Feb 27, 2024 | Local News
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 27, 2024
Joyce Donaldson, IOM, President and CEO
Phone: 248.693.6300 I Cell: 760.808.0823
Email: [email protected]
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Media Release
Orion Area Chamber of Commerce Announces
International Women’s Day Networking Luncheon
The Orion Area Chamber of Commerce will host an Internationally Inspired Strolling Buffet Networking Luncheon in celebration of International Women’s Day on Friday, March 8th, 11:30 – 1:00 PM.
“International Women’s Day is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. The first International Women’s Day gathering was in 1911, supported by over a million people.” says Joyce Donaldson, Orion Area Chamber President and CEO. “The Chamber’s Networking Luncheon is a grand opportunity for similar minded professional women to gather together and support, mentor, and celebrate each other on this National Day of Recognition!”
Guests will be treated to an Internationally Inspired Strolling Buffet featuring delicious cuisine thanks to generous Chamber Member Restaurants: Fancy Sushi & Thai, Italian Gardens, Lake Rock Fusion & Grill, Palazzo di Bocci, Rainforest Café, Sprout Bake, Texas Roadhouse, and The Flavor Lab.
The luncheon is sponsored by: Sprout Bake.
Registration is required. Register at orionareachamber.com or call 248.693.6300.
Cost: Orion Area Chamber Members: $45 I Non-Members: $60
The Luncheon will be held at the Orion Township Municipal Complex – Dragon Room, 2323 Joslyn Road, lake Orion, MI 48360.
by orionontv | Feb 7, 2024 | Local News
Begin Building a Career with a Summer Job at Oakland County
Post Date:02/07/2024 10:30 AM
- College students and teens will gain valuable experience with a summer job at Oakland County.
- Starting pay for summer jobs and internships at the county range from $12.42-$20.38 per hour.
- Apply online at oakgov.com/jobs or at one of the application PC stations at the Oakland County Human Resources Department. For more information, call 248-858-0530.
Pontiac, Mich. – The “O” in Oakland County stands for opportunity as the county begins accepting applications for summer jobs. These positions give college students and teens indispensable experience as they prepare for their adult careers.
“Making new friends and some hard-earned cash is a great way to spend the summer in Oakland County,” said Oakland County Executive Dave Coulter. “This is an excellent chance to gain job skills and explore career paths for the future.”
County departments and divisions hiring summer employees and interns include
Oakland County International Airport,
Animal Shelter and Pet Adoption Center,
Health Division,
Parks,
Sheriff’s Office,
Circuit Court, and
Water Resources Commissioner (WRC).
Some of the available jobs, which have starting pay ranging from $12.42-$20.38 per hour, are epidemiologist intern, sanitarian intern, health education assistant, animal census worker, criminal justice/casework assistant, law clerk intern, summer business clerk, summer business assistant, and laborer.
Apply online at oakgov.com/jobs or at one of the application PC stations at the Oakland County Human Resources Department in the Executive Office Building at 2100 Pontiac Lake Road in Waterford. For more information, call 248-858-0530.
Summer employment will generally be limited to a maximum of 13 weeks. In some departments and positions, the nature of the work may require a longer term of employment.
Applicants under 18 who have not completed high school will be required to obtain working papers at the time of appointment. They will also be required to provide written parental consent for the employment physical and a parent/guardian must be present for the TB skin test.
Drug testing may be required of individuals assigned to the Sheriff’s Office and Animal Shelter and Pet Adoption Center.
by orionontv | Jan 25, 2024 | Local News
Orion Neighborhood Television
“14th Annual Food Drive for FISH”
Orion Neighborhood Television, Orion’s community access television station, will be hosting its 14th annual Food Drive to benefit the Oxford/Orion FISH Food Pantry. Last year’s food/fund drive raised over $13,000 and collected over 2,000 pounds of food for the pantry.
The televised food/fund drive will begin the week of Feb. 5 at 10 a.m. and run through Feb. 9 until 9 p.m. The drive will air for five full days and nights with LIVE studio elements each day from 12-2 p.m. and every evening from 7-9 p.m. The community can view the food drive on Comcast Ch. 10, AT&T U-Verse Ch. 99, ROKU Cablecast Ch., Amazon Fire TV, ONTV Facebook Page and at OrionONTV.org.
“I can’t believe this is our 14th food drive,” says Ian Locke, ONTV executive director. “Each year the donations go up and we can’t thank the community enough for its continued support. We are once again partnering with our friends at OCTV in Oxford. By working together, we’re hoping to raise more money and collect more food for the shelves at FISH.”
ONTV’s goal is to raise $6,000 for FISH through corporate sponsorships and community donations. They are also asking for the community’s help to fill the ONTV van with non-perishable food and personal items. The ONTV production van will be parked at the studio, located at 1349 Joslyn Rd for in-person donations Feb. 6 -10 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Monetary donations can be made through the GoFundMe account located on the ONTV website at orionONTV.org.
Oxford/Orion FISH provides emergency aid in the form of food and agency referrals to individuals in Oxford, Lake Orion, Addison and Oakland Township. People who have a need for groceries can call the office at 248.628.3933.
