Shattering the Myths About Drug Use

This year’s third annual Drug Facts Week will be held from January 27 to February 2, 2014.  Drug Facts Week is a national campaign by the National Institute on Drug Abuse aimed at “shattering the myths” about drug use among teens.

With a never-ending supply of information in the news, on the Internet, and through social media about drug use, the facts can become confusing.  Kids may not know where to turn to get current data and proven, scientific facts about marijuana and prescription drug use.

Teens, families, and schools are encouraged to participate in Drug Facts Week by taking the interactive Drug IQ Challenge, speaking with NIDA scientists on chat day, or planning an event to celebrate.

North Oakland Community Coalition’s volunteer group Teens in Action is getting involved this year by handing out drug fact information and other fun items to the students at Lake Orion High School, during lunch breaks, on Tuesday, January 28^th.

If you are planning on participating in this year’s event, let us know by liking our Facebook page and letting us know what you did.

Teens, stay current on drug facts and future fun, drug-free events by liking our Teens In Action Facebook page.

NOCC Proud Sponsor of Community in Action Food and Toy Drive 2013

Lake Orion, like many American communities, has a long tradition of taking care of those citizens that may struggle to put food on the table or toys under the tree this time of year.

The North Oakland Community Coalition, the Lake Orion Lions Club and Kensington Church have teamed up to collect toys and non-perishable food stuffs for the Lions Club Christmas Basket Program.

“We wanted to partner with different sectors of the community in a community focused event.  The Lions Club does Christmas baskets every year,” explained Julie Brenner, North Oakland Community Coalition Executive Director, “so it seemed like a good fit.  Kensington is such a strong presence in the community that we were thrilled when they agreed to be a collection site for us.”

The Community in Action Food & Toy Drive will be December 9 to 15, 2013.  Kensington Church, Lake Orion Campus lobby at 4640 S. Lapeer Road is the collection point for canned goods, non-perishable food stuffs and unwrapped toys to be distributed by the Lake Orion Lions on December 21.

“We need volunteers at the CERC to help sort food, “shop”, and deliver boxes of food and gifts to needy people in Orion. For more info contact the club at contact@lakeorionlions.org” said Roger Brodeur, President of Lake Orion Lions Club.  The baskets or food and toys will be sorted for delivery at the CERC building on December 20, 2013 from 8 am to 4 pm.  All volunteers are welcome.

If you have any questions about the Community in Action Food & Toy Drive contact Barb Shea Pote, NOCC Project Coordinator at 248.520.3786 or visit www.noccmi.org.