Dearborn, Michigan - The second of two large offsite tented Adopt-a-Thons this summer takes place on Saturday, August 22nd from 10a-4pm in the parking lot in front of Home Depot in Allen Park in the Fairlane Green II shopping mall. Home Depot is near the Oakwood boulevard entrance to the mall, described locally as “On the Hill”, just off Southfield freeway. … [Read more...]
Oakwood Common Welcomes New Executive Chef James Minton along with Baker Angel Hagen
Dearborn, Mich. -- Residents and staff of Oakwood Common recently welcomed new Executive Chef James “Jamie” Minton, II and Baker Angel Hagen to this Dearborn senior living community. Recruited for their culinary expertise, Chef Minton and Baker Hagen are both natives of the Detroit metro area with interesting travels on the high seas. Minton, a … [Read more...]
KLA Labs Celebrates 85th Anniversary
Dearborn, MI – Whether fans are listening to their favorite music at a summer festival; enjoying free Wi-Fi on their phones at The Palace of Auburn Hills and Ford Field; or rooting for the White Sox at US Cellular Field or the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park, chances are the system has been constructed and installed by KLA Laboratories, Inc. The family-owned … [Read more...]
AAA Agent Renata Crooms Has More Than One Reason for Open House Celebration on May 13
DEARBORN, MICHIGAN – “When you find an insurance agent like Renata Crooms, you know you’ve found a person you’d want as a friend,” said Dearborn resident Carla O’Neill, a client of the AAA Michigan agent. “She’s been our agent for at least 10 years and always goes out of her way to help. I referred her to a friend who was very ill, and Renata took care of … [Read more...]
Dearborn Community Arts Council Announces Guest Speaker, Ms. Cindy Olsen for Annual “First Lady’s Tea”
Dearborn, MI – The Dearborn Community Arts Council is pleased to announce the 2015 Distinguished Speaker will be Ms. Cindy Olsen, Edsel & Eleanor Ford House Curator and Director of Material Culture, at the highly anticipated First Lady’s Tea honoring Dearborn’s First Lady, Christina O’Reilly on Saturday, April 25 at the Dearborn Hills Golf Course … [Read more...]
Brian Whiston, Dearborn Schools Superintendent – Offered Top Michigan Education Post
DEARBORN, MI - The State Board of Education has offered Dearborn Public Schools Superintendent, Mr. Brian Whiston the top superintendent job in the state. The decision came after a full day of interviewing the three top candidates followed by a thoughtful discussion on who should become the next educational leader in Michigan. The State’s offer to … [Read more...]
The Henry Ford Acquires Mathematica Exhibition
DEARBORN, MI – The Henry Ford announced today the new acquisition of Mathematica, an exhibition conceptualized, designed and realized by Charles and Ray Eames in 1961 that conveys the world of numbers and mathematics through interactivity. The exhibition, acquired from the Office of Charles and Ray Eames, will be on permanent display in its entirety inside … [Read more...]
Horticultural Therapy Helps Seniors Take a Walk Down Memory Lane
DEARBORN, MI -- Rain or shine, residents in the assisted living area of Oakwood Common, receive a special dose of sunshine each month from the Garden Club of Dearborn. Members of the Club’s horticultural therapy group come laden with fresh flowers, plants, gardening tools and vases to work with residents who are physically challenged and no longer … [Read more...]
Dearborn Area Chamber Launches Free Mobile App to Promote Community Businesses and Attractions
DEARBORN, MI - The Dearborn Area Chamber of Commerce has launched a new, free mobile application to aid residents and visitors to the Dearborn area in discovering the offerings of the community’s businesses and attractions. The app, called “Discover Dearborn,” was launched in partnership with the City of Dearborn, and both the East Dearborn Downtown … [Read more...]
Dearborn’s Got Talent – Show at the Performing Arts Center on March 31
DEARBORN, MI - Talented high school students from across Dearborn will compete for top honors at the second annual “Dearborn’s Got Talent!” show on Tuesday, March 31, 2015, at 6:30 p.m. at the Ford Community & Performing Arts Center. Tickets are on sale now to see the dazzling competition as “the best of the best” talented students from Dearborn High … [Read more...]