Politics & Government
What's Going on This Week? New Veterans Monuments, DNR Open House and More
Here's what's happening in and around Oakland Township and Lake Orion this week.

There is a lot going on this week. Here are some highlights:
- Meetings:
- Monday: There is a Rochester Community Schools Board of Education study session at 7 p.m. at the .
- Tuesday: The Oakland Township Planning Commission meeting scheduled for 7 p.m. Tuesday has been cancelled.
- Wednesday: The Orion Township Planning Commission meeting starts at 7 p.m. at .
- Thursday: The meets at the for its monthly gathering at 7 p.m.
- DNR Open House for Bald Mountain Recreation Area: The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is in the process of developing a General Management Plan for . This plan will outline 20-year goals in the form of Management Zones, which will guide the DNR in the management of park resources and the visitor experience. The public is invited to at 6 p.m. at the new Orion Center located at 1335 Joslyn Rd. in Lake Orion.
- National Day of Prayer Ceremony: Three new monuments will be revealed at the at 7 p.m. Thursday. The ceremony is being held on the National Day of Prayer to honor veterans and their families.
- Recycling: A staffed collection bin will be outside from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday to .
- The Pajama Game: presents The Pajama Game, a play in which pajama factory workers argue with the management for a raise. This is the last weekend to catch this high school musical which hits the stage at . Tickets are $10 for students and $12 for adults.