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Savor the Flavor – Harvest Season at Greenfield Village

September 28, 2012 By News Release

Gourds

DEARBORN, Michigan – Indulge your senses with the sights, smells and flavors of the fall harvest during two tasty weekends at Greenfield Village, September 29-30 and October 6-7.  From home-grown, homemade products at the bustling Farmer’s Market to a bevy of cooking demonstrations taking place throughout the weekend, there is something for every food lover … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Community, Featured, History Tagged With: Autumn, Food, Greenfield Village, The Henry Ford

Volunteers Rake the Town During 10th Annual Event

December 1, 2011 By News Release

MaryAnn Manduch and Marsha Koet from the City of Dearborn Senior Services Division and members of the UAW Local 245 members pose before they begin the 10th Annual Rake the Leaves event to help homebound seniors with yard work.

DEARBORN, Michigan – Members of the First Baptist Church in Dearborn and the United Auto Workers (UAW) Local 245 volunteered to help senior citizens during the 10th annual Rake the Town in November. The volunteers assisted homebound Dearborn seniors with clearing their lawns and gutters of leaves. UAW Local 245 has been helping elderly residents … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Community Tagged With: Autumn, UAW, volunteer

Bag Leaves for Pick Up Every Week Until December 16

December 1, 2011 By News Release

Bag Leaves for Pickup in Dearborn

DEARBORN, Mich. – Dearborn residents are reminded that they can ensure their leaves are picked up every week on their trash day until December 16th by putting them in 32 gallon containers marked “Yard Waste” or in paper landscape bags and setting them on the curb. Bagging them or putting them in the proper containers on the curb will guarantee that they … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Community Tagged With: Autumn

Dearborn Fall Leaf Collection Set to Begin Oct. 24

October 20, 2011 By News Release

Photo courtesy of the City of Dearborn. Rake your loose leaves into the street the day before your trash day/Public Service Days for pickup beginning the week of Oct. 24.

DEARBORN, Michigan – Collection of loose leaves raked into the streets is scheduled to begin the week of Oct. 24 and end on Friday, Dec. 2, depending on the weather. For a weekly leaf collection schedule, call the Leaf Hotline at 943-2444. To make it easier for crews to pick up the leaves and to keep the streets safer, residents are encouraged to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Community, Government Tagged With: Autumn

Health Department Closed – Other Options Suggested

October 19, 2011 By News Release

DEARBORN, Michigan – The City of Dearborn reminds residents that the Health Department was closed June 30, 2011 due to budget considerations. The City no longer offers flu shots. Other resources for flu shots residents may consider include Wayne County Health and Human Services (734-955-3900) and ACCESS Community Health and Resource Center in Dearborn … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Community, Government Tagged With: Autumn, health

3rd Annual Glass Pumpkin Festival – Oct. 15,16

October 10, 2011 By News Release

Glass pumpkins available for purchase at the Glass Academy’s “Glass Pumpkin Fest Show & Sale”. Photo credit: M. Plucinsky

DEARBORN, Michigan – The tradition comes alive when the Glass Academy opens its doors for the 3rd Annual Glass Pumpkin Fest Show and Sale - October 15 and 16.  Exciting glassblowing demonstrations take place both days so customers can commission that one of a kind glass pumpkin they have always desired.  They can also choose from many unique glass pumpkins … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Arts, Community Tagged With: Autumn, Glass Academy, glass blowing

Antique Appraisal Clinic Oct. 1 – Part of Fall into Dearborn

September 28, 2011 By News Release

DEARBORN, Michigan – An antique appraisal clinic will be offered from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 1, at the Dearborn Historical Museum McFadden-Ross House, 915 Brady Street. Fall into Dearborn, with a schedule of family-friendly activities, takes place the same day at the museum. The antique appraisal clinic is open to the public and is … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Arts, Community Tagged With: antiques, Autumn, Fall into Dearborn

Leaves, Leaves – Enjoy the Fall and Leaf Removal

October 22, 2010 By News Release

Dearborn is proud of its many trees. But leaf disposal can be a big job.

DEARBORN, Mich. – The City of Dearborn will be collecting fallen leaves in neighborhoods in two ways this autumn.  As always, the preferred method of collection is to rake your leaves and put them in paper yard waste bags or in properly marked 20-32 gallon containers and set them on your curbside on your trash pickup day. This guarantees that your leaves … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Community Tagged With: Autumn

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