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Archives for September 2010

Fall Into Dearborn – Pumpkin Carving and Antique Appraisal Clinic

September 30, 2010 By News Release

Pumpkin Carving

DEARBORN, Mich. – The Dearborn Historical Museum will be hosting “Fall Into Dearborn” on Saturday, Oct. 2, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the McFadden-Ross House, 915 Brady Street.  The day-long event has activities for the entire family and includes the popular Antiques Appraisal Clinic, held every year with Du Mouchelle Art Galleries. Families attending … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Community

Super Sunflowers Spread a Little Sunshine

September 28, 2010 By News Release

Kendra Kowalske, age 5, displays two of her prize specimens.

Dearborn,  MI - A contest was held recently to determine the most Super Sunflower in Dearborn. Mammoth Sunflower seeds were distributed at Snow Branch Library in May, then gardeners planted and tended their sunflowers all summer. Contestants brought their sunflowers to the library on Saturday, September 11, for measurement and display.  Contestant received a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Community Tagged With: Snow Branch Library, sunflower contest, sunflowers

Artists Find Humor In Classic Marvel Super-Villain

September 27, 2010 By News Release

Monte Modok by Monte Michaelis

DEARBORN, MI - Green Brain Comics in Dearborn proudly unveiled a new group art exhibit in their HEADSPACE Gallery on Saturday, September 25th. The exhibit entitled "Visions of MODOK" features playful reinterpretations from thirteen local artists. They range from crazy, to even more crazy. "The inspiration for this project" says curator Dan Merritt … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Arts Tagged With: artists, comics

Ford World Headquarters Turns Pink!

September 27, 2010 By News Release

Ford World Headquarters Turns Pink!

On September 30th, 2010 Ford World Headquarters will turn pink again. Over the past 16 years Ford has dedicated more than $100 million dollars to Susan G. Komen for the Cure® to help fight breast cancer – as the commitment continues we would like you to join us as we kick off national breast cancer awareness month and honor breast cancer survivors and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Business, Community Tagged With: breast cancer awareness, Ford, Ford Motor Company, Susan G. Komen

Acts-17 Group Acquitted of Inciting Crowd

September 25, 2010 By Jonathan Light

Acts 17 Logo

DEARBORN, Michigan - Friday afternoon at the 19th District Court, four Christian missionaries affiliated with the Acts 17 apologetics group where acquitted of inciting a crowd at the local Arab Festival. The jury found them not guilty of the charges of "breach of peace".  Nabeel Qureshi of Virginia, Negeen Mayel of California and Paul Rezkalla and David … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Community, Government Tagged With: 1st Amendment, ACTS17, Free Speech

Jan Krist and Mo Jones – Tonight at 4th Fridays!

September 24, 2010 By Douglas Vos

Jan Krist

Folk artist Jan Krist,  bass virtuoso Mo Jones, and singer-songwriter Rufus Harris will be playing at the 4th Fridays Coffee House in Dearborn tonight. 4th Fridays is held in Studio A the Ford Community and Performing Arts Center located at 15801 Michigan Ave. in Dearborn.  Doors open at 8pm.   Admission is $10 at the door. Tonight's coffee special is a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Arts, Community Tagged With: 4th Fridays, FCPAC, Music

Michigan Art Studio to Host 2nd Annual Glass Pumpkin Fest

September 24, 2010 By News Release

glass pumpkins

The Glass Academy will host the 2nd annual Glass Pumpkin Fest on October 16th & 17th from 11am-4pm. This weekend festival will feature more than 500 hand-blown glass pumpkins of various colors, sizes, and shapes for sale. Each one will be unique and individual, so customers can pick their own personal favorites and start a collection. This is an all … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Arts, Community

Glenn Miller Orchestra – Coming Soon

September 24, 2010 By News Release

Glen Miller Orchestra

DEARBORN, Mich. – The Dearborn Senior Services One Day Travel program will be attending the Glenn Miller Orchestra performance at the Ford Community and Performing Arts Center on Friday, Oct. 22, 2010 Reservations will be taken through September 24 (today). Tickets are $45.   A traditional turkey dinner with all the trimmings will be served in the Hubbard … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Arts Tagged With: FCPAC, Glenn Miller Orchestra, Music

Dearborn Libraries Offer Fall Programs For Teens

September 22, 2010 By News Release

DEARBORN, Mich. – Dearborn public libraries continue to offer programs for teens this fall. For more information about any of the following programs, visit www.dearbornlibrary.org or call or visit one of Dearborn’s public libraries: Henry Ford Centennial Library (HFCL), 16301 Michigan Avenue, 943-2345. Bryant Branch Library, 221000 Michigan Avenue, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Community Tagged With: HFCL, teens

If You See Something, Say Something

September 22, 2010 By News Release

Janet Napolitano - official portrait

Dearborn, Mi. – Dearborn Police Chief Ronald Haddad and the Dearborn Police Department continue to contribute to the development of community-based policing initiatives promoted by Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano.  Secretary Napolitano has recently announced a series of initiatives to support state and local law enforcement and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Community, Government Tagged With: ACLJ, ACLU, ADF, DHS, HASC, Homeland Security, Janet Napolitano, Ronald Haddad, TMLC, UASI

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