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Archives for August 2011

Steve King and Dittilies Wrap Up at Camp Dearborn

August 31, 2011 By News Release

Steve King and the Dittilies

DEARBORN, Michigan – Steve King and the Dittilies will help campers rock ‘n roll through the last official weekend of the season at Camp Dearborn. The band will perform Sunday evening at the ever popular Canteen Dance. The official camping season traditionally ends with an end of summer bash. The band will play Sunday, Sept. 4 from 8 till 11 p.m. Tent and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Arts, Community Tagged With: "Camp Dearborn", Music, summer

New Sculptures Provided Through Community Fund

August 30, 2011 By News Release

Gateway by Ray Katz

DEARBORN, Michigan – Twelve new sculptures are enhancing the landscape in east and west Dearborn along Michigan Avenue.  The artwork was installed through Dearborn’s Art in Public Places project as part of the Midwest Sculpture Initiative (MSI). The project is funded by the Dearborn Community Fund (DCF) and has expanded since it was first initiated in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Arts, Community Tagged With: art, Dearborn Community Fund, EDDDA, MSI, Ray Katz, sculpture, WDDDA

17th Annual American Arab Golf Open September 12

August 26, 2011 By News Release

Annual Arab American Golf Outing at TPC in Dearborn

DEARBORN, Michigan -- The American Arab Chamber of Commerce invites you to tee off at the 17th Annual American Arab Golf Open on September 12, 2011 at the legendary TPC Michigan in Dearborn. Each summer, the American Arab Chamber of Commerce organizes the golf outing to bring Chamber members and their guests together in an informal networking setting to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Community Tagged With: Arab-American, Chamber of Commerce, Golf

Kiernan’s Annual Hogs 4 Dogs – August 25th

August 25, 2011 By News Release

Michelle O’Dell with her pup enjoying the fun at Hogs 4 Dogs in 2010

DEARBORN, Michigan - On Thursday, August 25th from 4pm-9pm, Pat and Dan Kiernan, of Kiernan’s Steak House, are hosting an evening of summer fun to help animals in the care of the Dearborn Animal Shelter. Taking place on the patio of Silky’s Martini & Music Cafe, located at 21931 Michigan Avenue in Dearborn (adjacent to Kiernan’s Steak House). All are … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Community Tagged With: Dearborn Animal Shelter, Detroit Tigers, FFDAS, Harley-Davidson

Paul Squared at 4thFridays August 26th

August 25, 2011 By News Release

Paul McKenzie

DEARBORN, Michigan - After a hiatus in July, 4thFridays is lining up new artists, roasting fresh coffee flavors, and welcoming new members to the Friday night coffeehouse community. Special guests this month include jazz guitarist and vocalist Paul Dozier and classical guitarist Paul McKenzie. As usual Rufus Harris and band will spice up the the musical … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Arts, Community Tagged With: 4thFridays, coffee house, Music

Wanted: Your Reflections on September 11, 2001

August 19, 2011 By News Release

9/11 Reflections in Dearborn

DEARBORN, Michigan – The City of Dearborn is joining with The Henry Ford and the Dearborn Area Ministerial Association (DAMA) to present a Remembrance and Unity Candlelight Vigil on the 10th Anniversary of September 11, 2001. The ceremony is open to the public and will be at 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, September 11, 2011 on the lawn of the Henry Ford Museum. A … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Community, History Tagged With: 9/11, DAMA

Photography Lecture Series Scheduled at Oakwood Common

August 19, 2011 By News Release

Teresa Lousias

DEARBORN, Michigan - The public is invited to attend a free photography lecture-workshop series to be presented by award winning Dearborn photographer Teresa Lousias. The series is part of the Oakwood Arts for the Spirit program and will be held in the Rotunda Room of Oakwood Common, located at 16351 Rotunda in Dearborn. The four-part lectures and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Arts, Community Tagged With: photography, Teresa Lousias, workshops

Bob Rock Maintains Woodcarving Skills with Daily Routine

August 17, 2011 By News Release

Bob Rock displays some of his wildlife woodcarvings in the Oakwood Common woodshop.

DEARBORN, MI — When longtime Dearborn residents Bob and Sylvia Rock moved from their Dearborn Hills home to Oakwood Common four years ago, Bob didn’t leave his woodcarving hobby behind. Indeed, Rock admits it was his longtime hobby which helped him through the early transition to their new residence. Retired from the Bell System companies in 1982, Rock … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Arts, Community Tagged With: Oakwood Common, woodcarving

Rotary Names Jim Ives Outstanding Rotarian of the Year

August 17, 2011 By News Release

Pictured in the Dearborn Rotary Club’s Rotarian of the Year presentation are, from left to right, Hassen Hammoud, president-elect; Margaret Blohm, immediate past president; Governor Michael Duben, Rotary District 6400; Jim Ives, Rotarian of the Year 2011-12; and John Artis, president 2011-12.

DEARBORN, Michigan – Each year the Rotary Club of Dearborn recognizes one of its members for his or her many volunteers activities on behalf of Rotary. This year’s recipient is Jim Ives, a Dearborn Rotarian of twenty years who served as Club President in 1997-98 and as Governor of District 6400 during Rotary’s centennial year in 2005. “Even though Jim has … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Community Tagged With: Dearborn Rotary

Dearborn Councilman Robert Abraham and Family to Host Open House with Friends For The Dearborn Animal Shelter

August 16, 2011 By News Release

Mary Kate Abraham & Dublin, the family’s Labrador Retriever who was killed in the family’s house fire in September 2009.

DEARBORN, Mich. – Two years ago, when a fire ravaged the house of Dearborn City Councilman Robert Abraham, the family’s Labrador Retriever, Dublin, was tragically killed. Abraham, his wife Mary Ann, daughter Mary Kate, and sons Brandon and Jared were not home at the time of the fire but felt the tremendous loss of their family pet. When friends and neighbors … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Community Tagged With: Dearborn Animal Shelter

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