DEARBORN, Michigan – Dearborn residents are invited to participate in a free Household Hazardous Waste Day event 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 13 at the Southland Shopping Center, Eureka Road and Pardee, in Taylor. The event is sponsored by Wayne County. Proof of residency could be requested. Enter off of Pardee near the Target store. This is an … [Read more...]
Archives for October 2012
Hotel California at the Ford Performing Arts Center Oct. 12
DEARBORN, Michigan — “Hotel California” will perform the ultimate Eagles tribute October 12 in the Michael A. Guido Theater at the Ford Community & Performing Arts Center, beginning at 8 p.m. In the 1970s, the Eagles was one of the most successful rock bands on the contemporary scene. The group produced a string of hits that earned them five top … [Read more...]
Police Are Ready for Dr. Terry Jones Visit to Edsel Ford H.S.
DEARBORN, Michigan — City of Dearborn news release: "In response to several inquiries from concerned parents, community leaders and the media, Dearborn Police Chief Ronald Haddad wants to reassure the community that his department is fully prepared to facilitate the peaceful and safe visit of Terry Jones to the Dearborn area while providing seamless public … [Read more...]
Joumana Kayrouz Hosts Lebanese Minister Gebran Bassil
DETROIT, Michigan – Celebrated personal injury attorney Joumana Kayrouz hosted a first class gourmet style reception in honor of the visit of His Excellency Gebran Bassil, the Lebanese Minister of Energy, during his recent tour of Michigan. Bassil was visiting with Lebanese communities throughout the United including in Detroit Sept. 27 thru Sept. 28, to … [Read more...]
Co-op Credit Union Hosts Free Document Shred Day
LIVONIA, Michigan - To help members and Detroit area residents protect their personal information, Co-op Services Credit Union will host a free Shred Day event from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, October 20, 2012. The event will be held in the parking lot of the credit union’s headquarters located at 29550 Five Mile Road, just west of Middlebelt … [Read more...]
900 Jack-O-Lanterns to Light Path at Greenfield Village
DEARBORN, Michigan – Spirits from classic tales come to life to haunt and delight at Hallowe’en in Greenfield Village, October 12-14, 19-21 and 26-28, 2012. A spook-tacular event for all ages, tickets are $12.75 for members and $15 for non-members. Children two and under are free. A guided path lit by 900 hand-carved jack-o-lanterns will take guests … [Read more...]
Camp Dearborn Expands to Three Halloween Weekends
DEARBORN, Mich. — The Dearborn Recreation and Parks Department has added a third Halloween Weekend at Camp Dearborn, due to the popularity of the family-friendly event held the past five years. This October the weekends of 12–14, 19–21 and 26–28 are reserved for the themed camping weekends. Halloween Weekends offer families an opportunity to expand on … [Read more...]
Dearborn Travel Club Highlights Upcoming Trips on Oct. 11
DEARBORN, Mich. – The Dearborn Travel Club will host a preview of trips planned for 2013 on 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 11 at the Henry Ford Centennial Library Auditorium,16301 Michigan Avenue. The new year will bring new destinations for short trips, as well as travel by rail and boat. Tour operators will be on hand during the Oct. 11 event, billed as a … [Read more...]
Dearborn Area Chamber Hosts ‘Meet the Purchasers’
DEARBORN, Michigan - The Dearborn Area Chamber of Commerce will host its first Meet the Purchasers event to connect small and mid-sized businesses with larger organizations, Wednesday, October 17, 2012 at the Doubletree Hotel – Dearborn/Detroit, 5801Southfield Service Drive. This breakfast and educational forum is sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield – MI … [Read more...]
The Islamophobia Industry: Manufacturing Fear of Muslims?
A new book released on September 18 arrived a week after the deadly attack in Benghazi, Libya. The Dearborn Free Press received this press release on August 20th - several weeks before the events of Sept. 11, 2012. Now that the dust has settled, perhaps we need a careful re-examination of the various viewpoints. Ten years after the September 11 … [Read more...]