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Archives for September 2014

Springwells Park Neighborhood Traditions Continue

September 30, 2014 By Douglas Vos

Spring wells park

DEARBORN, Michigan - Historic Springwells Park has one of the most active neighborhood associations in the city of Dearborn, with annual events, a book club, a well organized community garage sale,  garden tour, and special events like an annual music fest every spring. A listing of association officers and event coordinators can be found on the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Community, Featured Tagged With: DFNA

Support Dearborn Firefighters’ Burn Drive at Pumpkin Patch

September 30, 2014 By News Release

Dearborn Fire Fighters Burn Drive - Pumpkin Patch

DEARBORN, Michigan – Help the Dearborn Firefighters' Burn Drive help injured and sick children, and families in need, by visiting the Pumpkin Patch at the Fire Station on Outer Drive, north of Michigan Avenue, on Saturdays and Sundays, Oct. 18-19 and Oct. 25- 26. The patch will be open noon to 5 p.m. During the event, pumpkins can be purchased for $5 and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Community, Featured Tagged With: burn drive

Montessori Center hosts Free Parenting Workshop Oct. 8th

September 30, 2014 By News Release

Parent Talk facilitators Heidi Gauger, at left, and Sue Fitzpatrick of Dearborn Heights Montessori Center display materials that will be used during the school’s parenting workshop series this fall.

DEARBORN HEIGHTS, Michigan – Parents are invited to attend a free workshop about effective parenting techniques from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, October 8, 2014 at Dearborn Heights Montessori Center (DHMC). The school is located at 466 North John Daly in Dearborn Heights.  Complimentary childcare is available. The workshop on October 8 is a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Community, Events, Featured

Celebrity Chef Jose Santaella Visits Oakwood Common

September 30, 2014 By News Release

Chef Santaella and Chef Nicole Hassen prepare tostones in the Oakwood Common Dining Room for residents.

DEARBORN, Michigan  – Residents of Oakwood Common in Dearborn were recently treated to a cooking demonstration and sampling of Puerto Rican delicacies by celebrity Chef Jose Santaella, restaurant owner and author of a new cookbook “Cocina Tropical: The Classic and Contemporary Flavors of Puerto Rico” to be released on October 21, 2014. Chef Santaella was … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Business, Community

Bulk Pickup for Flood-damaged Items Ends October 3rd

September 30, 2014 By News Release

DEARBORN, Michigan – The City of Dearborn has been assisting residents with disposal of household materials damaged by the Aug. 11 flood with free pick up of bulk items set at the curb. That free pickup service will end on Friday, Oct. 3. Residents who still have flood-damaged material after Oct. 3 are asked to call the Residential Services Department at … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Community, Government

“Try Hockey for Free” at Dearborn Ice Skating Center

September 29, 2014 By News Release

kids free hockey clinic

DEARBORN, Michigan — Dearborn-area children aged four through 10 are invited to “try hockey for free” Sunday, October 5, at the Dearborn Ice Skating Center (DISC).  Try Hockey for Free is a cooperative venture of the Michigan Amateur Hockey Association, the Detroit Red Wings Foundation and the Dearborn Recreation and Parks Department. The event will offer … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Community, Featured Tagged With: DISC, hockey

FEMA Announces Flood Assistance for Dearborn Residents

September 26, 2014 By News Release

DEARBORN, Michigan – Dearborn property owners impacted by the Aug. 11 flood are encouraged to apply for federal aid through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) as of Thursday, Sept. 25. Federal assistance is available for both residential and business property owners in Dearborn who qualify under FEMA rules. The City of Dearborn has no role in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Community, Government

September’s 4th-Friday Concert Features Sweet Crystal

September 26, 2014 By News Release

Sweet Crystal

DEARBORN, Michigan - The CAMP will be holding their monthly 4th-Friday coffee house concert series with Rufus Harris, Friday September 26th at the Ford Community and Performing Arts Center. Doors will be open at 8pm and the show start at 8:30pm.  Admission is $10 and includes a variety of hot beverages available and free with admission. Artists performing … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Arts, Community Tagged With: 4th Fridays

Imad Hamad Calls Syrian Crisis A True Human Tragedy

September 26, 2014 By News Release

Imad Hamad - AHRC Acting Director (and former Regional Director for Public Affairs of the American Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC)) - file photo from May 2011

DEARBORN, Michigan - A statement released by the AHRC Thursday said: "The American Human Rights Council (AHRC) joins the human rights groups and partners in calling upon the United Nations and its member states to ensure the safety and the well-being of the Syrian civilian population while addressing the Syrian crisis during the current United Nation … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Editorial, Featured, Government

Auto Parts “Gang” Causing Trouble in West Dearborn

September 25, 2014 By Jonathan Light

DEARBORN, Michigan - A rash of recent auto part thefts has neighbors in west Dearborn angry and buzzing on social media. A car window  was broken and all four tires stolen from a black GMC Yukon parked in front of a home on Snow Road near Hollywood in Dearborn last night. Police will be meeting with the community tonight at 7:00pm to address … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Community, Featured, Government

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