DEARBORN, Michigan – Proposals on the Nov. 8 ballot ask voters to make decisions about temporarily increasing the funding for City services and authorizing a dedicated source of revenue for the library system. Proposal One asks voters to temporarily increase the millage rate for city services by no more than 3.5 mills for no more than 5 years. The … [Read more...]
Archives for November 2011
Wii Bowling Tournament Sparks Friendly Competition
Dearborn, Michigan - Once a month residents and staff of Oakwood Common get together for a friendly, yet competitive tournament of Wii bowling. Members of the staff reluctantly reveal that they’re usually on the losing side. “We’ll play three times a week,” said resident George Stevens. “Sometimes more, if we can get a group together on the … [Read more...]
Eat Pizza and Support Our Schools!
DEARBORN, Michigan - Starting Wednesday, November 9th, 2011 - Pizza Day is now Pizza Days as parents, students, and the entire community can support the Dearborn Education Foundation and your local pizzerias by simply placing an order for your favorite pizza on any Wednesday In November – making it a W.I.N. for everyone. For years the Pizza Day … [Read more...]
Help the Needy with the Ring of a Bell!
SOUTHFIELD, Michigan — The Salvation Army of Metro Detroit is seeking volunteer bellringers for this year’s Red Kettle Campaign, celebrating 125 years in Detroit. The Salvation Army is asking metro Detroit residents to head to www.ringbell.org to view openings and help fill shifts as bell ringers this holiday season at hundreds of locations throughout metro … [Read more...]
Kindle Users Can Download Free eBooks From Library
DEARBORN, Michigan – If you use a Kindle e-reader, mobile smart phone, or a PC or MAC computer -- and you are a Dearborn Public Library cardholder, you can now use the Dearborn Public Library’s Digital Catalog and Download Center to search for and check out free eBooks. In fact, patrons can now download popular and classic eBooks to any mobile device, … [Read more...]
Deadline Extended: Order 2012 City of Dearborn Calendar Now!
DEARBORN, Michigan – The deadline to order a free 2012 City of Dearborn Calendar and Guide to City Services has been extended to Monday, Nov. 7. Residents can order online at www.cityofdearborn.org. As an alternative method only, residents without internet access can order a calendar by calling (313) 943-3003. They will be asked to leave their … [Read more...]
Free Shredding Day Saturday, Nov. 5
DEARBORN, Michigan – The City of Dearborn will sponsor a free document shredding day on Saturday, Nov. 5 from 8 a.m. to noon at the DPW Yard, 2951 Greenfield Rd., south of Rotunda Drive. This event is open to Dearborn residents. Proof of residency is required. Please note that the limit is a maximum of 50 pounds or five office paper sized boxes of … [Read more...]
Dearborn Visual Arts and Writing Contest Announced
DEARBORN, Michigan – The Dearborn Community Fund invites submissions to the Midwest Sculpture Initiative Visual Arts & Writing Contest. Entries must be submitted between January 2 and February 29, 2012. Three cash prizes will be awarded. Writing and artwork submitted in the contest must have been inspired by one of the 12 sculptures on exhibit … [Read more...]
Police Stepping Up Enforcement of Nuisance Vehicle Violations
DEARBORN, Michigan – The Dearborn Police are stepping up enforcement of nuisance vehicle ordinance violations --(undesirable or inoperable vehicles stored on private property) to preserve the quality of neighborhoods and remove safety hazards. To avoid a $500 fine, police are encouraging residents who have a title to an unwanted vehicle to take advantage … [Read more...]
Dearborn Community Arts – Promotes Artful Experiences
DEARBORN, Michigan - An excellent way to find out which areas of the Arts truly interest you or your family is to sign up for one of the family-oriented Sunday afternoons to “Experience the Arts.” The Dearborn Community Arts Council is hosting these new offerings 3-5 p.m. on Sunday afternoons. Each session will give you or your family an opportunity to … [Read more...]