Dearborn, Michigan — Dearborn Public Library now offers the Mango Languages online language-learning system. Mango is free for all library cardholders and offers a fast and convenient solution for the community’s increasing language-learning needs. Each lesson combines real life situations and audio from native speakers with simple, clear instructions. … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2010
Catch the Rhythm of the Dance in Dearborn
DEARBORN, Michigan – The National Dance Company of Ireland comes to Dearborn for just one night only, Saturday, September 18, at 8 p.m. for a spectacular show at the Ford Community & Performing Arts Center (The Center). This two-hour dance and music extravaganza contains a wealth of Irish talent. The show is an inspiring epic, reliving the journey of … [Read more...]
Rick Snyder to Speak at Business Builders Breakfast
Rick Snyder, Republican candidate for governor, will be the keynote speaker at the Dearborn Chamber of Commerce’s Business Builders Breakfast, Thursday, October 7, 7:30 am at the Fairlane Club. The event is sponsored by Oakwood Healthcare System. Snyder is CEO, Chairman of the Board and co-founder of Ardesta LLC, a high tech venture capital firm located … [Read more...]
Dearborn Education Foundation Hosts Show and Tell
DEARBORN, MI - The Dearborn Education Foundation is planning a special event in collaboration with the Dearborn Public Schools for September 29, 2010. The event will showcase the impact the Foundation has had on Dearborn schools, its teachers and the students. It will recognize those who, over the years, have helped to Make A Difference – through … [Read more...]
Henry Ford Big Band Played Main Stage at European Jazz Festival
How many community or college ensembles were selected to perform at Europe’s oldest jazz festival, held in July on the French Riviera? Thirty two groups from around the world were selected to play on the off festival sites, but the Henry Ford Big Band from Henry Ford Community College was the only one selected to play on the famous Pinede Gould main stage … [Read more...]
Dearborn Education Foundation Annual Golf Outing Announced
Take part in the Dearborn Public Schools Education Foundation Golf outing at the TPC of Michigan located in Dearborn. The event, taking place on Sunday October 3, is priced at $225 for individual golfers ($800 if you register as a Foursome) and includes 18 holes of golf with cart, lunch at the club house before the event (or at the turn), and a buffet … [Read more...]
Dearborn Community Chorus Offers Open Rehearsal, September 7th
The Dearborn Community Chorus (DCC) is having an open rehearsal on Tuesday, September 7, 2010 from 7-9 p.m. in the Henry Ford Community College Choir Room, room F-113 in the MacKenzie Fine Arts Center. (See HFCC campus map - PDF) Prospective members may attend the open rehearsal before formally registering. The DCC always welcomes new members (ages 16 … [Read more...]
Two New Firefighters Welcomed To Dearborn
The Dearborn Fire Department added two firefighters to its ranks with a swearing-in ceremony at City Hall. The firefighters, Timothy Mick, 25, and Corey Silas, 23, both were part of the Dearborn Fire Cadet Program. Mick is a graduate of St. Alphonsus High School. He attended Schoolcraft College where he completed classes at the fire academy and … [Read more...]
5th Annual Hugh Archer Golf Outing, A Success
The 5th annual Hugh Archer Golf Outing was held at the Dearborn Hills Golf Course on Thursday, August 26, 2010. Many prizes were presented at the awards dinner following the golf scramble. The overall winning team was a Men's Team of David Schlaff, Jerry Jorgensen, Tim Kostaroff and Rick Caputo with a score of ten under par. The Mixed Team winners were … [Read more...]
Dearborn Youth Symphony Auditions, September 9
The Dearborn Youth Symphony is holding auditions for the 2010-2011 Concert Season on Thursday, September 9 from 4-9 p.m. at the Ford Community & Performing Arts Center. Musicians should be prepared to play a piece of their choice. To register for auditions and for further information please visit www.dearbornyouthsymphony.org Chairs are … [Read more...]