DEARBORN, Michigan – Dearborn Senior Services has a variety of events for senior citizens to participate in and convenient bus services within the City limits. The Dearborn Senior Walking Club meets every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at the Ford Community and Performing Arts Center, 15801 Michigan Avenue. The Club walks the indoor track from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. Membership is open to Dearborn Senior Citizens. Members pay $1 for each visit. Passholders are free. The City of Dearborn SMART bus transportation serves Dearborn residents age 60 years of age or older. Seniors are required to … [Read more...]
2011 Mayor’s Arts Awards Ceremony – Feb. 8, 2012
January 14, 2012 By Leave a Comment
DEARBORN, Michigan - The Dearborn Community Arts Council is pleased to announce the 24th Mayor’s Arts Awards honorees representing the 2011 calendar year. These esteemed individuals and organizations have been selected for their outstanding achievements in the Dearborn community. Honorees for the 2011 Mayor’s Arts Awards are: Frank Padzieski - The Mayor's Award (in memoriam - Frank died at 103 recently) Isabelle Renaud - Artist/Performer Award Kurt Doelle - Arts Educator Award Leslie Greeneisen - DCAC Bravo Award Cynthia Frabutt - Volunteer Award University of Michigan … [Read more...]
Darany Releases Constituent Hours Schedule for 2012
January 12, 2012 By Leave a Comment
DEARBORN, Michigan – State Representative George T. Darany will once again be holding informal gatherings every month at the Dearborn Senior Center. This is part of his commitment to meet as many residents as possible and listen to their thoughts and perspectives about state government. "It has been an honor and a privilege to represent my hometown of Dearborn," Darany said. "As your State Representative, it is particularly helpful when the people I serve offer their perspective on issues that are important to them. I have greatly appreciated all of the input and feedback I received … [Read more...]
Dearborn Community Fund To Host Groovy Fundraiser
January 12, 2012 By 1 Comment
DEARBORN, Michigan – The Dearborn Community Fund (DCF) will host a rocking evening on Saturday, Feb. 11, featuring the music of ABBA performed by the Swedish group Arrival in a dynamic concert at the Ford Community & Performing Arts Center (The Center) followed by the Ultimate Dance Party. The event will benefit the DCF and other participating non-profit organizations that serve the Dearborn area. Arrival’s performance in the Michael A. Guido Theater begins at 8 p.m. and includes some of the most upbeat, feel good sounds of the 70’s including classic ABBA hits featured in both … [Read more...]
Dearborn Commission on Disability Meets January 12
January 3, 2012 By Leave a Comment
DEARBORN, Michigan – The Dearborn Commission on Disability Concerns will meet 6-9 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 12, at the Ford Community & Performing Arts Center, 15801 Michigan Avenue, in Dearborn. The public is invited to attend. The meeting will provide an opportunity to discuss accessibility, new Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) regulations, voting sites, education and public awareness of disability matters. For more information call 313-943-2789. The U.S. Department of Justice provides free ADA materials. Printed materials may be ordered by calling the ADA Information Line … [Read more...]
Dearborn Choirs Present Christmas Concert – Dec. 10
December 2, 2011 By Leave a Comment
DEARBORN, Michigan - Dearborn Community Chorus, directed by Marcus LaPratt, and Vanguard Voices, directed by G. Kevin Dewey, will present the Dearborn Holiday Choral Festival on Saturday, December 10, 7 p.m. in the Michael A. Guido Theater at the Ford Community and Performing Arts Center, 15801 Michigan Avenue. Dearborn Community Chorus will perform The Holly and the Ivy (Rutter), Sure on This Shining Night (Lauridsen), Hodie Christus Natus Est (Poulenc), Winter Cantabile (Eccard) and Winter Sleigh Ride (Henderson). Vanguard Voices will perform Magnificat (Vivaldi, with chamber … [Read more...]
Amara El-Mahoud – Little Girl Who Lit the Christmas Tree
November 26, 2011 By Leave a Comment
DEARBORN, Michigan – Kicking off the holiday season, five-year-old Amara El-Mahmoud, a kindergartener at Lowrey Elementary School, turned on the lights at the City of Dearborn’s Christmas Tree Lighting and Sing-Along on Nov. 22, with the help of her mother, Melinda Rida; sister, Clara Ayoub; and teacher, Karen Slack. Before she lit the tree at the Ford Community & Performing Arts Center, Amara accepted the gift of a Dora the Explorer doll from Mayor John B. O’Reilly, Jr. Amara, who has cerebral palsy, enjoys coloring, playing with princess dolls and stuffed animals, and … [Read more...]
Dearborn’s Annual Christmas Tree Lighting – Nov. 22
November 17, 2011 By 1 Comment
DEARBORN, Michigan – The City of Dearborn’s annual Tree-Lighting Ceremony and Christmas Carol Sing-Along will be held at the Ford Community and Performing Arts Center is 6-9 p.m. on Tuesday, November 22. As an added attraction, the festivities are being held in conjunction with the Festival of Trees, which is a fundraiser for the Children’s Hospital of Michigan Foundation. There is no admission to this holiday fundraiser for those attending the tree-lighting on Nov. 22. The schedule of events on Nov. 22 is as follows: 6:00 p.m. Dearborn Community Bell Choir (Michael A. … [Read more...]
Lip Sync Returns to Dearborn Nov. 10
October 31, 2011 By 2 Comments
DEARBORN, Michigan – It’s anybody’s guess who will be performing Party Rock Anthem or songs by Michael Jackson and NSYNC at the 3rd Annual “So You Think You Can Sync?” fundraiser for the Rotary Club of Dearborn. This year’s performance will be held at 7 p.m. on Thursday, November 10, 2011 at the Ford Community and Performing Arts Center at 15801 Michigan Avenue in Dearborn. Event chair Amy Bazzy promises that there will be a great lineup of entertaining acts including performances by football players from each of the Dearborn public high schools, teachers, community … [Read more...]
Open House at The Center October 20
October 19, 2011 By Leave a Comment
DEARBORN, Michigan - The Ford Community & Performing Arts Center is celebrating its tenth anniversary serving the greater Dearborn Community, and to mark the occasion, the Recreation & Parks Department is hosting a day-long Open House at The Center on Thursday, October 20. The Center will have free admittance all day to the swimming pools, gymnasiums and fitness area, beginning at 5:30 a.m. Starting at 6 p.m., representatives from the department’s many partnership organizations—including our youth sports and cultural arts groups— will be available in the lobby area to … [Read more...]
Stay Connected