The focal point of this portion of our guide is on people, artists, organizations, and issues related to the City of Troy, Michigan.
Websites representing or focused on artists, illustrators, musicians, sculptors, painters, and artisans residing in, or specifically related to, the city may be listed in this category. Websites focused on other prominent Troy residents, such as actors, directors, radio and television personalities, broadcasters, politicians, and others might be found here. In fact, websites representing anyone who resides in Troy can be listed here, regardless of their prominence.
While professional or business organizations would be more appropriately placed in a business category, and sports organizations can be listed in a sports category, such as Things to Do & Places to Go, fraternal of youth organizations, like Troy Lions Club chapters or local Boy Scout troops, would be appropriate in this category.
Websites for local political or issue organizations might be found here, along with local memorial sites.
Recommended Resources
American Polish Cultural Center
Founded in 1985, the organization owns and maintains a banquet and convention center situated on twelve acres in Troy, Michigan. The building is used for membership activities, as well as for weekly card parties, ballroom and Polish folk dancing, and summer socials. The building may also be available for weddings, showers, retirement parties, Christenings, graduations, funeral receptions, Christmas parties, and other events. Also included is a restaurant featuring Polish-American cuisine.
https://www.americanpolishcenter.com/
Regular meetings of Troop 1705 are held from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm in the cafeteria of Wass Elementary School in Troy, Michigan each Monday evening while school is in session. Affiliated with the Boy Scouts of America, the troop's schedules, a calendar of events, leadership, and announcements are posted on the site, which includes a handbook, a troop cookbook, outing documents, and general information about the local troop and the national BSA organization. An information guide is included.
https://www.troop1705.com/
Polish Century Club of Detroit
Located on East Maple Road in Troy, Michigan, the organization was founded in Detroit in 1916 to promote the Polish culture and provide necessary services, such as funds, food, clothing, and other articles. Its officers and board are introduced, membership requirements and policies are posted, and its membership levels and rates are included. Also featured are a calendar of events, photos of its 100th-anniversary celebration, and a private area for members.
https://www.polishcenturyclub.com/
Associated with the Noquet Lodge, North Star District, of the Great Lakes Field Service Council of the Boy Scouts of America youth organization, Troop 1707 is chartered through the First United Methodist Church of Troy, Michigan. Founded in 1969, its site includes a troop roster, the current adult and scout leadership, and registration information. Adult leadership positions are outlined, and information about merit badges, the Order of the Arrow, and rank advancement is included.
https://www.troop1707.org/
Affiliated with Lions Clubs International, the Troy, Michigan chapter is a volunteer organization dedicated to leadership training through community service, supporting the needs of Troy and surrounding communities through volunteerism and fellowship. Membership information, a schedule of upcoming meetings and events, announcements, a gallery of photographs, and information about becoming a member or contributing to the organization are provided, with an online contact form.
http://troycommunitylions.org/
A branch of the Woman's National Farm and Garden Association, the Troy Garden Club is a non-profit organization founded in 1971 to bring together those who have an interest in home gardening, to share their knowledge and experience with others, and to promote the Michigan Division. Its general meeting locations and times, monthly programs, and a calendar of events are published on the site, along with its mission statement, the benefits of membership, contacts, and a photo gallery.
https://troygardenclubmi.com/
Organized in 1966, the Society was created to promote the appreciation and awareness of the history and cultural heritage of Troy, Michigan. Working with the city to develop the Troy Museum and Historic Village, the organization has assumed responsibility for its operation, as well as to preserve records, photographs, structures, and other historical objects, and to sponsor programs of educational or historical interest. Membership information, contacts, and hours are posted.
http://troyhistsociety.org/
