DEARBORN, Michigan – The Wayne County Department of Public Services is sponsoring a free Household Hazardous Waste Collection event 8 a.m. to 2p.m. Saturday, June 18 on the campus of Henry Ford Community College, 5101 Evergreen Road. It is open to all Wayne County residents, including Dearborn residents. The event will allow residents to dispose of … [Read more...]
Archives for June 2011
A Tribute to Jeanette McDonald and Nelson Eddy
DEARBORN, Mich. – Artists from the Bellini Opera Theatre will present 'A Tribute to Jeanette McDonald and Nelson Eddy' in the Henry Ford Centennial Library Auditorium at 7 p.m., Thursday, June 16. The event is free and sponsored by the Friends of the Library-Dearborn (FOLD). The one-hour presentation will include performances by soprano Kim Swan … [Read more...]
Mayor’s Letter About Terry Jones
An Open Letter from Mayor John O'Reilly The mayor's office issued a press release today regarding the upcoming visit of Pastor Terry Jones - and the upcoming Arab International Festival. We publish it here verbatim - as a service to the citizens of Dearborn. Dear residents and friends of Dearborn, This weekend we will again be visited by persons who … [Read more...]
Break the Routine: Read This Summer
By Brian J. Whiston, Superintendent Dearborn Public School Name the best thing about summer vacation? Ask ten different people that question and you will most likely get ten different responses. For some it’s a favorite vacation spot up north, for others it may be traveling to visit family, and for many more it’s simply being able to break the daily … [Read more...]
Fishing Derby at Camp Dearborn June 12
DEARBORN, Mich. – Camp Dearborn will host its 15th annual Children’s Fishing Derby Sunday, June 12, from 8 a.m. until noon. Boys and girls between the ages of three and 15 are invited to take part. The fishing competition will be broken into four different age categories: three-five years old, six-eight years old, nine-11 years old, and 12-15 years … [Read more...]
Gulley Road Construction Begins June 6
DEARBORN, Michigan – Repairs are scheduled to begin the week of June 6 on the Gulley Road bridge, north of Michigan Avenue. Traffic will be maintained for northbound traffic. Southbound traffic will be detoured. Drivers searching for a southbound route are advised to use Cherry Hill, Ford Road or Michigan Avenue to reach their destination. The repair … [Read more...]
Twenty Restaurants for $20 – A Taste Of Dearborn
DEARBORN, Michigan - The Dearborn Chamber of Commerce’s Taste of Dearborn returns Wednesday, June 15 from 6 – 10 p.m. The event is sponsored by Ameriprise Financial – Advisor Jim Thorpe. Twenty restaurants will participate this year in West Downtown Dearborn and the Fairlane Town Center complex. Cost is $20. For groups of 10 or more, tickets are $15 per … [Read more...]
Outdoor Pools Summer Schedule
DEARBORN, Michigan – A press release from the City of Dearborn says that "neighborhood pool operations are set to begin June 11. Hours are daily from 1 – 6 p.m, June 11 – August 14." Dearborn residents have been very concerned after reports that 3 out of 6 neighborhood pools would be closed this summer. A large crowd turned out for a protest rally on … [Read more...]
Public Hearing on Dearborn Budget – June 6
DEARBORN, Mich. –The Dearborn City Council will host a public hearing on the proposed fiscal year 12 budget at 6 p.m. Monday, June 6. Tuesday, June 7 at 5:30 p.m. is the date to adopt the budget and set the tax rate for Fiscal Year 12, which begins July 1, 2011. Residents are encouraged to attend both meetings, which will be in the City Council … [Read more...]
Oakwood Common Launches New Website
DEARBORN, Michigan - Oakwood Common has launched a new website at www.OakwoodCommon.org to feature the retirement community’s wide variety of lifestyle options and special amenities for active seniors and others who need more personalized care. The new website showcases video and written testimonials of current residents, a photo gallery of special events … [Read more...]