DEARBORN HEIGHTS, Mich. – Dearborn Heights Montessori Center (DHMC) invites parents of toddlers through middle school students to attend an Open House from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, February 16, 2012. The school, which serves children from 18 months through eighth grade, is located at 466 N. John Daly in Dearborn Heights. Following the Open … [Read more...]
Archives for January 2012
School Board Changes Format of Second Monthly Meeting
DEARBORN, Michigan - After a two-year experiment the Dearborn Board of Education will change the format of their second meeting of the month from a study session back to the traditional Board meeting format. The study session format provided more time for the Board and administration to engage in in-depth conversations regarding reports brought forth at … [Read more...]
Remove Parked Vehicles During Snow Emergencies
DEARBORN, Mich. – Residents can help get the roads plowed safely and more effectively this winter by moving parked vehicles off of the street whenever three inches or more of snow is predicted in a short amount of time. Keeping parked vehicles off of the street allows snow plows to clear curb-to-curb instead of working around parked vehicles. Remember … [Read more...]
Art Programs Schedule Through June 2012
Teatime with the Artists – Wednesdays each Month – 3 PM – free – Sponsored by Ford Motor Company In the Padzieski Art Gallery – Tea and munchies - Call 313-943-3095 - reservations please February 15 – Trio of regional Photographers March 21 – Joseph Bergman April 18 – Detroit Institute of Arts speaker May 16 – Aspiring High School artists June 20 – … [Read more...]
Elderly Resident Targeted in Larceny
DEARBORN, Michigan — On January 23, 2012 at approximately 3:00pm, Dearborn Police officers were called to 24000 block of Ross in the city’s west end for a suspicious circumstance report. The elderly resident explained to the responding officer that an unknown male and unknown female with a baby came to her home and knocked on the back door. The resident was … [Read more...]
Business Leaders Promote Michigan Turnaround Plan
DEARBORN, Michigan -- Business Leaders for Michigan (BLM), the state's business roundtable, announced its 2012 Michigan Turnaround Plan (MTP), which includes a number of new recommendations for continuing Michigan's turnaround and revitalizing Michigan's economy and a new sixth step that lays out a 10+ year vision for a New Michigan. "Using our Michigan … [Read more...]
Library Offers Additional Tech Time Sessions in February
DEARBORN, MI – More “Tech Time” sessions are being offered at Henry Ford Centennial Library during February 2012 in response to the popularity of workshops in December and January. This time around, patrons are asked to register for the free sessions, which teach people how to use their new electronic devices and to take advantage of the library’s … [Read more...]
Results From Dearborn Chamber Business Walk-About
DEARBORN, Mich. - The Dearborn Chamber of Commerce hosted its first annual Walk-About in late fall, 2011. The Business Walk-About was designed to pinpoint successes and struggles in the community, which then allows business and civic leaders to use that information to help make Dearborn a more business-friendly community. Participants—who included civic … [Read more...]
Dr. Patch Adams Brings Laughter and Joy to Dearborn
DEARBORN, Michigan – Patch Adams, noted medical doctor, social activist and clown, will bring his unique message of healing to University of Michigan-Dearborn and patients of Oakwood Healthcare this week as part of the University’s commemorative events honoring Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr. Adams, the focus of the 1998 film, Patch Adams will spend … [Read more...]
Oakwood Common Hosts Book Signing Event for Best Dearborn Stories: Voices from Henry Ford’s Hometown
DEARBORN, Michigan - Oakwood Common resident Marguerite Doman, age 96, is one of the interviewees featured the newly published book Best Dearborn Stories: Voices from Henry Ford’s Hometown. In recognition of Doman’s contribution to the book, Oakwood Common will host a book signing event, open to the public, at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, January 31, … [Read more...]