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Archives for November 2010

Mom Always Said to Say Thank-you!

November 17, 2010 By Sharon Lagina

Sharon Lagina

We all have memories of mom drilling us on the importance of sending grandma or Aunt Sue a thank you card after receiving a gift. By the time we become adults, this important point of etiquette is deeply engrained in our psyche. We would never consider not sending a thank-you note when appropriate. So why do so many people leave their good manners at the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Business

Festival of Trees Holiday Shop Opens in Dearborn’s ACO Hardware

November 16, 2010 By News Release

DEARBORN, Mich. - Dearborn Mayor John B. O’Reilly, Jr. (center, with scissors) recently helped celebrate the grand opening of the 2010 Festival of Trees Holiday Shop with Dearborn ACO Hardware manager Steve VanMaele (also with scissors). Joining them for the ribbon cut were VanMaele’s wife, Sue (at far right in the first row). Also on hand were ACO … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Business, Community Tagged With: ACO, Festival of Trees, People

Dearborn Youth Symphony Presents Season Premier

November 16, 2010 By News Release

DEARBORN, MI - The Dearborn Youth Symphony (DYS) will present its premier concert of the 2010-2011 season on Sunday, December 5 at 4 p.m. in Dearborn’s Michael A. Guido Theater of the Ford Community & Performing Arts Center (The Center). The DYS was formed in 1975 to provide young musicians with symphonic ensemble experience and to foster interest in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Arts, Community Tagged With: DYS, FCPAC, Music, The Center

Holiday Celebrations in Glass

November 16, 2010 By News Release

Photo Caption: Celebrate the season with Michigan made, hand-crafted glassware from the Glass Academy show and sale, December 4 & 5.

DEARBORN, Mich. - Artists at the Glass Academy open their studio doors in celebration of the Holidays, showcasing live glassblowing demonstrations and unique hand crafted glass for sale in Dearborn, MI. “Holiday Celebrations in Glass” takes place December 4th and 5th from 10-4pm. Admission is free for all ages with stocking stuffers start at $10 and many … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Arts Tagged With: celebration, Glass Academy, holiday

Dunkin’ Donuts and DADA Brew Up 99 Cent Coffee

November 12, 2010 By News Release

DETROIT, MI -  Dunkin' Donuts and the Detroit Auto Dealers Association (DADA) are partnering to provide their customers with a good deal on freshly brewed coffee and raise funds for the Oakwood Center for Exceptional Families (CEF). Starting in November, metro Detroit area residents (18 and older) can visit any one of the more than 200 participating DADA … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Business, Community

Cherry Hill Presbyterian Church to Hold Veterans Appreciation Day

November 11, 2010 By News Release

DEARBORN, Mich. - Cherry Hill Presbyterian Church will hold its third annual Veterans Appreciation Day on Sunday, November 14, 2010 to honor veterans and their families. A special processional will be held during the Sunday morning 10:15 a.m. worship service. In the evening, the church will host a Veterans Appreciation dinner program, beginning at 6 p.m., … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Community Tagged With: Veterans Day

New Date for Annual Tree-Lighting and Sing-Along

November 11, 2010 By News Release

Join in the holiday spirit with the City of Dearborn’s annual sing along and Tree- lighting Ceremony on Monday, Nov. 22 at 6:30 p.m. the free event is earlier than usual to coincide with the Festival of Trees. Both events are at the Ford Community & Performing Arts Center, 15801 Michigan Ave.

DEARBORN, Mich. – The City of Dearborn’s annual Tree-Lighting Ceremony and Sing-Along at the Ford Community and Performing Arts Center is earlier than usual this year. The free event is on Monday, November 22 from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. The festivities are being held in conjunction with the Festival of Trees Holiday Season Exhibit, which is a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Arts, Community Tagged With: FCPAC, Festival of Trees, FOT, Sing-Along

Westborn Market Adds Fresh Salsa to Growing Number of Michigan Made Products

November 10, 2010 By News Release

Westborn Market Fresh Salsas—Mild, Medium and Hot

BERKLEY, Mich. – What makes a great salsa? According to customers and staff of Westborn Market, it’s all about freshness and the perfect combination of diced tomatoes, onions, garlic and cilantro. “When we private label Michigan made products like fresh salsa, we’re standing behind our ongoing commitment to give customers high quality products at a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Business Tagged With: Food, Westborn Market

Dearborn Veterans Announce 2010-2011 Officers

November 9, 2010 By News Release

DEARBORN, Mich. - The Dearborn Allied War Veterans Council (DAWVC) on Oct. 20 held an installation ceremony to honor the organization’s 2010-11 officers. The new commander is Craig Tillman (front row, center.) Also shown in the front row are Senior Vice Commander Tom Wilson (left) and Junior Vice Commander Lisa Schiffer (right). Shown in the back row … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Community, Government Tagged With: DAWVC, Ronald Haddad

High Speed Rail Line Receives DOT Funding

November 8, 2010 By News Release

DEARBORN, Mich. - At a press conference at the Dearborn Amtrak station on Oct. 28, Dearborn Mayor John B. O’Reilly, Jr. (left) and Congressman John D. Dingell discuss the confirmation of $161 million in grants from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). The funds will provide for the development of high speed rail transportation projects which are … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Government Tagged With: DOT, John Dingell, John O'Reilly, Mayor, People, rail line

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