DEARBORN, Mich. – The Dearborn Police Department hosted its first, two-day Police Youth Academy on March 26 and April 2, in partnership with the Dearborn Public Schools and the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee. The academy took place at the Police Department’s headquarters, with about 30 high school students participating from all seven … [Read more...]
Archives for April 2011
Co-op Services Credit Union to Host Teen Workshop – Cutting the Cost of College: What Every Teen Should Know
DEARBORN, Michigan – Preparing for all the financial needs and issues associated with starting college can sometimes be overwhelming for both teens and their parents. This is why Co-op Services Credit Union is partnering with Accel, which provides financial counseling services, to offer free “College Bound” workshops during April. The Dearborn workshop … [Read more...]
Knights of Columbus “Queen of Spades” Raffle Offers a Jackpot Fit For Royalty
DEARBORN, Michigan - Gas prices aren’t the only things rising in Dearborn these days. So, too, is the jackpot total in one local charitable organization’s newest raffle. Fr. Patrick O’Kelly Knights of Columbus Council 3860's “Queen of Spades” fundraiser is the organization’s first progressive raffle, offering potentially larger prizes with each weekly … [Read more...]
Oakwood Common Schedules Sunday Nite Live Event on April 17
DEARBORN, Michigan - Each month Oakwood Common hosts a free Sunday Nite Live series that welcomes residents and others in the community to participate in a variety of inspirational, fun and enriching discussions. On Sunday, April 17, 2011, the program will begin at 6 p.m. with the video, “Surviving Grief: A How-To Session,” featuring renowned therapist … [Read more...]
Dearborn Teachers To Be Honored At Annual Teacher of the Year Awards Reception
DEARBORN, Michigan - Nominations for the Alberta Muirhead Teacher of the Year Awards 2011 are being requested from Dearborn students. One winner from elementary, middle and high school will be announced at a special ceremony, Thursday, June 2, 2011. Nominations can also be submitted online. “We wanted to make this process as simple as possible because we … [Read more...]
The Henry Earns AAA Four Diamond Award
DEARBORN, Mich. - For the 22nd consecutive year, The Henry, the first and only Autograph Collection hotel in Michigan, formerly the Ritz Carlton Dearborn, has earned the coveted AAA Four Diamond designation as awarded by the American Automobile Association. The Henry is one of only 15 lodging properties in the State of Michigan to receive the AAA Four … [Read more...]
Community Debates Response To Terry Jones
DEARBORN, Michigan - Pastor Terry Jones - the Gainesville, Florida pastor who made international news headlines for threatening to burn a Quran on the anniversary of 9-11 (11-Sep-2010) is headed to Dearborn. He says he won't burn the Muslim holy book here, but is planning to protest outside the Islamic Center of America in Dearborn on 22-Apr-2011. Update … [Read more...]
Dearborn Symphony Highlights Harpists April 15
DEARBORN, Michigan - “Swathed in energy and pulsing rhythms…its singable melodies seem to fly from the harpists fingers and wrap the audience in pure joy!” A fascinating instrument, the opportunity to hear a harp duo is rare indeed. The Dearborn Symphony concert on April 15 highlights James Hartway’s “Island Dances for Two Harps and … [Read more...]
LaFontaine Partners With MyNewMarketplace
DEARBORN, Michigan – More than 700 vehicles from LaFontaine Import Center in Dearborn are now featured in two unique “shops” on MyNewMarketplace.com. The website is a growing Michigan-based online community that helps connects buyers and sellers—locally to nationwide. “We are delighted to have LaFontaine’s participation as the first major automotive … [Read more...]
UM-Dearborn Hosts Public Events in April
DEARBORN, Mich. – University of Michigan-Dearborn is inviting the community to campus for events covering trending topics and appealing to a variety of audiences throughout April. The Alfred Berkowitz Gallery participates in the 2011 Michigan Glass Month with an exhibition celebrating new generations of contemporary studio glass artists from Toledo. … [Read more...]