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The Wall That Heals – Coming to Dearborn – October 25-29

October 3, 2012 By News Release

Photo Credit: Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund

DEARBORN, Michigan – The Wall That Heals, the traveling half-scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., is coming to Dearborn Oct. 25 – 29 for around the clock public viewing. For 30 years, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. has been an iconic image of the Vietnam War, serving as a revered space to remember, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Community, Featured, Government Tagged With: Chamber of Commerce, City of Dearborn, DAV, DAWVC, Ford Motor World Headquarters, VVMF

Sponsors Make Free Fireworks and Entertainment Possible

July 31, 2012 By News Release

Oakwood Healthcare - Dearborn Homecoming

DEARBORN, Michigan - The 2012 Homecoming festival at Ford Field Park in Dearborn August 3-5 promises a weekend full of fun for the 33rd year. Homecoming is a project of the City of Dearborn and the nonprofit Dearborn Community Fund, and it is made possible because of generous sponsors that cover a significant amount of the cost of the festival. A … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Business, Community, Featured Tagged With: City of Dearborn, Dearborn Community Fund, Ford Field Park, Homecoming, summer

Free and Low-Cost Activities at Homecoming Aug. 3-5

July 31, 2012 By News Release

Plenty of wacky games, like the spaghetti slurp and the hula hoop contest, are free at Dearborn’s Homecoming festival Aug. 3-5. Winners receive medals and get the “Olympic” treatment. (Photo by the City of Dearborn)

DEARBORN, MI – Families looking to have a great time without breaking the bank can find plenty to do at Dearborn’s Homecoming festival Aug. 3-5, including carnival rides, children’s games, wacky contests, inflatable rides and live entertainment all weekend long. A tradition for 33 years, Homecoming is an event coordinated by the City of Dearborn and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Community, Featured Tagged With: City of Dearborn, Dearborn Area Chamber of Commerce, Dearborn Community Fund, Dearborn Homecoming Festival, Dearborn Rotary Club, Oakwood Healthcare System, summer

Dearborn Area Chamber Offers Special Event for Special Kids

July 31, 2012 By News Release

DEARBORN, Mich. - This year, as part of the annual Dearborn Homecoming Festival on August 3, 2012, the Dearborn Area Chamber will partner with the Dearborn Community Fund and the City of Dearborn for “Special All-Stars Day.” The event, patterned after a similar event during the Traverse City Cherry Festival, was created to give children and adults with … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Community Tagged With: City of Dearborn, Dearborn Area Chamber of Commerce, Dearborn Community Fund, Dearborn Homecoming Festival

WAR to Headline Dearborn’s 2012 Homecoming

July 22, 2012 By News Release

WAR - the band

DEARBORN, Mich. – “WAR,” the longtime feel-good funk and rock band, is in the spotlight on the Main Stage at this year’s 33rd Annual Homecoming festival in Dearborn August 3-5. The band members, favorites at festivals across the country, will engage the audience as they join in singing and dancing to “The World is a Ghetto,” “All Day Music,” “Spill … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Arts, Buzz, Community, Featured Tagged With: City of Dearborn, Homecoming, Music, summer, WAR

Dearborn Police Will Still React to Illegal Fireworks Use

June 27, 2012 By News Release

Bottle Rockets

DEARBORN, Michigan – The State of Michigan has removed the ban on the sale and use of many types of powerful or airborne fireworks, such as bottle rockets and Roman candles. To be in compliance with state law, the City of Dearborn revised its fireworks ordinance as well. However, despite the change in state law, important restrictions still apply. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Community, Featured Tagged With: City of Dearborn, fireworks, summer

Free Document Shredding Day – Saturday, May 12

May 8, 2012 By News Release

DEARBORN, Michigan - Shred Corporation will sponsor a free document shredding day on Saturday, May 12 from 8 a.m. to noon at the City of Dearborn DPW Yard, 2951 Greenfield Rd. (south of Rotunda Drive). This event is open to Dearborn residents. Proof of residency is required. Please note the limit is a maximum of 50 pounds or five office sized boxes … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Community, Featured Tagged With: City of Dearborn, DPW

City of Dearborn’s Budget Hearing Set for May 14

April 30, 2012 By News Release

DEARBORN, Michigan – The City Council is reviewing Mayor John B. O’Reilly, Jr.’s proposed Fiscal Year 2013 budget and has set 6 p.m. Monday, May 14 as the date for the public hearing. It will take place in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 13615 Michigan Ave. The budget adoption meeting, also open to the public, is scheduled to be 6 p.m. Tuesday, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Community, Government Tagged With: City Council Chambers, City Hall, City of Dearborn

Avoid Tickets: Don’t Park in Street on Public Service Days

April 1, 2012 By News Release

DEARBORN, Michigan – Public Service Days in Dearborn will start again the week of April 2, 2012 and last through Nov. 30, 2012. During this time period, Dearborn provides critical services, such as street sweeping, tree-trimming, and sewer maintenance in your neighborhood on your trash day. To ensure these services are provided in a safe, effective … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Community, Government Tagged With: City of Dearborn, Dearborn Police Department, Public Service Days

April 3 Deadline Approaching for Veterans Hiring Fair

March 31, 2012 By News Release

HIring Veterans

DEARBORN, MI – Veterans and employers are reminded there is still time to register for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s job fair for the region’s veterans and their spouses on Wednesday April 11 at the Ford Community & Performing Arts Center in Dearborn. Registration for job seekers and employers closes on April 3. Visit www.hoh.greatjob.net. The … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Business, Community, Government Tagged With: City of Dearborn, Dearborn Chamber of Commerce, FCPAC, HOH

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