DEARBORN, Michigan – The 150th anniversary of the American Civil War is commemorated Memorial Day weekend (May 28-30) at Greenfield Village during Civil War Remembrance. More than 600 Civil War re-enactors gathered to re-create Union, Confederate and civilian encampments, and perform military tactical demonstrations.On Monday, May 30, historian … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2011
Memorial Day Parade Honors Vietnam Veterans
DEARBORN, Michigan – Dearborn’s 87th Annual Memorial Day Parade, the oldest continuous parade in Michigan, presents a special tribute to those who served and died in the Vietnam War, in this 50th anniversary year of the conflict.Parade at 10:30 a.m. - Monday, May 30, 2011 The parade begins at 10:30 a.m. and travels Michigan Avenue from Greenfield Road … [Read more...]
Dearborn Farmers & Artisans Market Launches Website
DEARBORN, Michigan - The Dearborn Chamber of Commerce recently announced the launch of the brand new website for the Dearborn Farmers and Artisans Market. The new website promotes the market and provides detailed information about local vendors, location, dates, and times.In addition, the site supplies a list of all of the vendors that participate … [Read more...]
Veterans’ Picnic Moved From Flooded Park
DEARBORN, Michigan – The Dearborn Allied War Veterans Council has moved its Veterans Family Day Picnic on Sunday, May 29 to Fort Dearborn American Legion Post 364 on 3001 South Telegraph Road in Dearborn.The event is open to all veterans and will be held from 1 pm to 6 pm.The move is necessary because of flooding at Ford Field Park, after heavy rains … [Read more...]
Free Summer Concerts Scheduled for West Dearborn
DEARBORN, MI — Residents, businesses and visitors to Dearborn are encouraged to reserve Friday evenings to attend a free outdoor mini-concert series sponsored by the West Dearborn Downtown Development Authority (WDDDA).All concerts take place in the Muirhead Plaza, adjacent to the Bryant Library on Michigan Avenue. All are 6:30 to 9 p.m. unless otherwise … [Read more...]
Accelerate Michigan Innovation Competition Announced
ANN ARBOR, MI - The Accelerate Michigan Innovation Competition, supported through the collaborative efforts of the founders, the Business Accelerator Network for Southeast Michigan and the New Economy Initiative of Southeast Michigan and the premier sponsors, Business Leaders for Michigan and the University Research Corridor.Cash winnings, plus … [Read more...]
Cpl. Marshall Named Police Officer of the Year
DEARBORN, Michigan - The Exchange Club of Dearborn joined with the Dearborn Police Department to present the annual Police Awards Luncheon on May 17. Officers are recognized for their service to the community in a variety of ways. The top recognition is the Officer of the Year.Shown here are (from left): Commander Jimmy Solomon, Dearborn Mayor John … [Read more...]
Another Rally Against Radical Islam at City Hall
DEARBORN, MI - Frank Fiorello of the Michigan fraternal Order of the Dragon (OOTD) has announced a new assembly (protest rally) "Against Radical Islam and Sharia" to be held at Dearborn City Hall on Saturday May 28 at 3:00 pm. The rally is organized by OOTD president Frank Fiorello along with the American Defense League (ADL), ACT! for America, and David … [Read more...]
Vietnam Era Helicopter to Conduct Flyover
DEARBORN, Michigan – The 2011 theme of Dearborn’s Memorial Day Parade May 30 is the Vietnam War, and a powerful symbol of that conflict will play a prominent role when a Vietnam-era Huey flies over the parade route.The Huey was an icon of the Vietnam War. More than 7,000 of these aircraft were used by all branches of the military and are still readily … [Read more...]
4thFridays Features Chuck Tocco, Mleczko and Harris
DEARBORN, Michigan - Kick off a memorable Memorial Day weekend with great music at the 4thFridays coffeehouse this Friday, May 27th -- at the Dearborn Community and Performing Arts Center in studio A.Chuck Tocco and Dan Mleczko will be sharing their music, along with Rufus Harris.Chuck Tocco is motivated and driven by love. He aims to deliver a … [Read more...]