The Grist Mill Café Coffee House & Museum

Open every Saturday,

9:00AM—1:00PM

Folk w/Shades of Blue

Music Traditions at the Old Town Hall

Jams & Concert Events

ALL ARE WELCOME TO THE

Amos Orton traveled to Michigan from Hadley Falls, New York.  He packed his wife Emily, 2 children and as many household possessions as he could carry in a covered wagon, hitched his ox and set out to begin a new life.  They arrived in Groveland Township and set up homesteading.

Mr. Orton went on to build the Grist Mill in Ortonville in 1856.

The Dodworth Saxhorn Band will help us celebrate our 150th year at the Old Mill with a parade through the village of Ortonville at 7:00 pm, starting at Harvey Swanson Elementary, down South and Mill Streets, ending at the Old Town Hall.  A concert performance will start at the Old town Hall at 7:00 pm.  Donations of $7 are suggested at the door.   The Dodworth band is demonstrative of a band from the mid 1800’s.   All are welcome to join in the parade and of course, vintage attire is appreciated!

A celebration of the 87th Anniversary of The Woman’s Vote!

Saturday, October 21, 2006

11:00 am Tea

12:00 noon Vintage Hat Fashion Show

(1860-1950)

At the Brandon Twp. Library

Limited seats

RSVP Karen or Jeanie (248) 627-2851

to a Halloween Party at the 150 Year Old Mill on Saturday October 28th, 2006

To include games, treats, prizes

“very old fashioned” costume contest

 bring your pumpkin carved for judging & prizes

12:00 noon - 2:00 pm

Learn the history

Did you know Halloween is derived of Celtic (Irish & Scottish) origins?  Did you know “Jack” in jack o lantern is a story based on a real person?  What is “trick” about in “trick or treat?”   Where did the custom of wearing costumes come from?  When Halloween was brought to  America did it become entertainment for children, adults or both?  What does it mean to “bob for apples?”  

Then check out the songwriters workshop on both

Saturday, October 14th and Sunday, October 15th, 2006! 

For more information:  www.folkwithshadesofblue.com

Steve Seskin concert following at 7:30 pm

At the Old Town Hall