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Archives for September 2011

Co-op Services Helps Sponsor Adopt-A-Watt Program

September 29, 2011 By News Release

Co-op Services Marketing Director, Lisa Fawcett, accepts a plaque of recognition from Dearborn Mayor Jack O. Reilly, Jr. for the credit union’s participation in the Adopt-A-Watt program in west Dearborn.

DEARBORN, Michigan - Co-op Services Credit Union, which was founded in Dearborn more than 57 years ago, recently participated in the launch of Adopt-A-Watt, an energy and money saving program for two public parking structures that are located only a few blocks from the credit union’s branch on Michigan Avenue in west Dearborn. “Co-op Services is … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Business, Community Tagged With: Adopt-A-Watt, CSCU

Montessori Students Celebrate International Day of Peace

September 28, 2011 By News Release

Fifth grade students display their specially made peace symbols in the school gym as they gather with classmates to sing “Light a Candle for Peace.”

DEARBORN HEIGHTS, Michigan – More than 300 students from Dearborn Heights Montessori Center (DHMC) participated in the school’s third annual Peace Day celebration in recognition of the United Nations’ International Day of Peace, which is held each year on September 21. In preparation for the celebration, students made symbols of peace in their … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Community Tagged With: AIMS, DHMC, NAEYC

Darany Congratulates Ford on Receiving the Freedom Award

September 28, 2011 By News Release

George Darany

LANSING, Michigan – State Representative George T. Darany recently applauded the Ford Motor Company for earning the Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award. This award is the highest recognition given by the U.S. Government to employers for providing exceptional support of their employees who serve in the Guard and Reserve. "Dearborn is home … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Business, Government Tagged With: Ford Motor Company, George T. Darany, People

Antique Appraisal Clinic Oct. 1 – Part of Fall into Dearborn

September 28, 2011 By News Release

DEARBORN, Michigan – An antique appraisal clinic will be offered from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 1, at the Dearborn Historical Museum McFadden-Ross House, 915 Brady Street. Fall into Dearborn, with a schedule of family-friendly activities, takes place the same day at the museum. The antique appraisal clinic is open to the public and is … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Arts, Community Tagged With: antiques, Autumn, Fall into Dearborn

Classic Vehicle in Violation of City Ordinance?

September 22, 2011 By News Release

Blohm’s classic vehicle “The Beast” - a 1968 C10 Chevrolet panel wagon

DEARBORN, Michigan - If you drive down Cherry Hill Road in west Dearborn, it’s likely you’ve seen the “Beast,” an affectionate name for the classic 1968 C10 Chevrolet panel wagon parked in the driveway of Peder and Margaret Blohm’s residence. According to the Blohms, they received notice that the “Beast” was considered a commercial vehicle as part of the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Business, Community Tagged With: commercial vehicles

Police Enforcing Commercial Vehicle Ordinance

September 22, 2011 By News Release

No Fifty Dollar Bill

DEARBORN, Michigan – The City of Dearborn is stepping up enforcement of its ordinance regulating commercial vehicles parked in residential neighborhoods.  The City wants to preserve the residential character of neighborhoods, commercial vehicles parked illegally in these areas are subject to $60 citations ($30 if paid within three-business days.) In a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Business, Government Tagged With: commercial vehicles

Dearborn Symphony Celebrates 50th Season

September 22, 2011 By News Release

Kypros Markou

 DEARBORN, Michigan - The Dearborn Symphony Golden Anniversay season opens with an inspiring concert on Friday, September 23, 2011.  Kypros Markou, Music Director and Conductor for the Dearborn Symphony provided a preview of the season opening night in a recent Youtube video. (See … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Arts, Community Tagged With: Dearborn Symphony, Music, symphony

Darany: Students Will Spur Economic Growth in Dearborn

September 15, 2011 By News Release

George Darany

LANSING, MI – State Representative George T. Darany (D-Dearborn) thanked the City of Dearborn Brownfield Redevelopment Authority and the University of Michigan - Dearborn for their collaboration and commitment to transform two obsolete Ford Land office buildings into new student housing structures and an activity center for residents and the general student … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Community, Government Tagged With: economy, UofM Dearborn

Adopt-A-Watt Announces Innovative Dearborn Launch

September 14, 2011 By News Release

Electric Vehicle Use Only Parking Space

ROYAL OAK, Michigan – Adopt-A-Watt® Inc, announced a September 22, 2011 launch for Dearborn’s Adopt-A-Watt® Program. It is the first city in the nation to move forward with this energy saving initiative. The launch, which takes place at 10 a.m. in the East Parking Structure on West Village Drive in Dearborn’s west downtown, will recognize Charter Sponsors … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Community, Government Tagged With: AAW, environment, green initiatives

No Beast Feast – Vegetarian Dinner September 16

September 14, 2011 By News Release

Chef Genevieve Vang

DEARBORN, Michigan - The Dearborn Animal Shelter presents its second annual fundraiser dinner featuring specialty vegetarian cuisine and re-imagined comfort food favorites. This harvest dinner celebrates the fine art of vegetarian cooking with appetizers, entrees and desserts. New this year is a signature dish and dessert provided by Chef Genevieve Vang of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Community Tagged With: Dearborn Animal Shelter, Food, Fund-raiser

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