There's always something to do when you live in Stonegate. The quaint village of Lake Orion features unique restaurants, coffee shops, and specialty stores. You are close to three of the area's top entertainment venues where you can see concerts under the stars or watch pro sporting events. Surrounding towns feature great malls, downtown areas, and cultural attractions.

Worship

The community offers a variety of denominations and places of worship.

Shopping

The Great Lakes Crossing Mall is Michigan's largest outlet shopping complex with terrific shopping and entertainment venues. Dad and the kids can play at Jeepers! or GameWorks while mom shops for discount bargains at major retail outlets. The whole family will enjoy dining at the safari-like Rainforest Café or taking in a movie at the state-of-the-art theaters. In nearby Rochester, you'll find the Village Outdoor Mall featuring charming streetscapes with major retail chains, cafés, and fine eateries. Downtown Rochester offers a lovely collection of upscale shops and restaurants. The renowned Somerset Collection is just a short drive away where you'll find 180 stores from Gucci to Gap.

Recreation

This is a great area to get out and enjoy the natural scenery. Friendship Park features 137 acres of trails and a majestic children's play structure. Other parks in the Lake Orion area include Polly Ann Trail, a 32-mile trail from Orion Township to Lapeer; Orion Oaks County Park; Bald Mountain Recreational Center; and Paint Creek Trail, a 10-mile natural hiking and biking trail from Lake Orion to Rochester Hills. The surrounding area has more than 31 miles of safety biking paths and dozens of private and public golf courses.

Medical

Excellent health care facilities include Beaumont Medical Center in Lake Orion; Crittenton Hospital in Rochester; Pontiac Osteopathic Hospital, Pontiac; St. Joseph's Mercy Hospital, Pontiac; North Oakland Medical Center, Pontiac; and Beaumont Hospital in Troy.

Culture / Entertainment

You'll love your convenient access to some of the area's most popular attractions. Nationally-acclaimed concert venues include DTE Music Theater, Meadowbrook Music Festival, and the Palace of Auburn Hills-where you'll also see the Detroit Pistons in action! Great Lakes Crossing Mall offers state-of-the-art movie theaters. Nearby Oakland University features a variety of cultural events in Meadow Brook Theater, Meadow Brook Hall, and Varner Recital Hall. Olde World Canterbury Village is a charming collection of themed specialty shops and restaurants.

Transportation

You are in close proximity to major highways including M-24, I-75 and M-59. Local airports include Detroit Metropolitan Airport in Romulus and Bishop International Airport in Flint.

Schools

The Lake Orion Community School District is exceptional and includes Pine Tree Elementary (248-693-5470); Scipps Middle School (248-693-5440); and Lake Orion High School (248-693-5420).

Lake Orion offers 3 options for elementary schooling which are all bussed from the community: traditional, year-round, arts infused and ability based schools. Ability based schools group the kids based on learning level rather than age.

Utilities

Utility companies serving this community include:

• AT&T for TV, High-Speed Internet, Telephone Services (1-866-636-6683)
• DTE for electricity (1-800-477-4747)
• Orion Township Public Works Department for water (1-248-391-0304, Ext. 117)