The second picture above -  (left to right) are: Rock Blanchard - Director of Parks and Recreation; George Sinnott and Nancy Leipold - NOCB; Kevin Christensen - Pulte Homes, Gerald Dywasuk - Orion Township Supervisor, at the presentation of the township officials receiving the check from Pulte for $50,000. 

Nancy Leipold and George Sinnott from the NOCB, worked on the grant request of $50,000 from the Pulte Corporation, to help with the funding of the amphitheater.  The Pulte Corporation is a huge builder of homes in the Lake Orion area, with an estimated 1400 homes built.

There isn't a completion date for the Amphitheater at this time, and it is doubtful that it would be ready for this summer.   The money raised so far only covers half of the cost.  Although the Township Board will consider approval to seek bids at a future meeting, fundraising efforts are continuing.  Individuals as well as businesses and organizations, are encouraged to contribute to the project through the Orion Township Parks and Recreation Department.

This Amphitheater will be used for the North Oakland Concert Band summer concert and the facility would also be used for plays and other performing arts.  In addition to the current Township "Concert in the Parks" Series, discussions have been started about having a summer band festival at the new Amphitheater.