DEARBORN, Michigan – The City of Dearborn is boosting the opportunities to hear free music in outdoor settings by offering three Music Under the Starts Concerts in July and August. Music Under the Stars is a long-standing tradition in the city, and this year concerts began on Thursday, July 21, at the Dearborn Hills Golf Course, featuring Rockestra. On … [Read more...]
Archives for July 2011
Food for Fines Program at Libraries to Help Those in Need
DEARBORN, Michigan - Once again, this summer the Dearborn Library is offering a Food for Fines program running from August 1-12. Patrons may donate non-perishable, non-expired food items and receive $1 reduction in overdue library fines for every item donated. All Dearborn Libraries will be accepting canned or boxed food items in exchange for … [Read more...]
Makers Converge on The Henry Ford for Maker Faire Detroit
DEARBORN, Michigan - On July 30 and 31, The Henry Ford in Dearborn, Michigan will be the place to visit when Maker Faire Detroit returns to Henry Ford Museum for two days of unconventional imagination and stunning ingenuity. More than 300 makers will bring their wares, ideas, inventions and solutions to Maker Faire Detroit, offering everything from … [Read more...]
Shelter Animals Paw-Craft Original PupCatSo Paintings
DEARBORN, MI - Dogs and cats in the Dearborn Animal Shelter are known for being cuddly, ready for a loving home, adoptable, playful, great, new best friends; but now they are also building a reputation as artists to add to their resumes. Under the guidance of Shelter management, these furried artisans are creating original paintings that are available for … [Read more...]
Korean War Armistice Anniversary Ceremony July 27
DEARBORN, Michigan – The Dearborn Allied War Veterans Council and a variety of Korean-American organizations will commemorate the armistice that stopped the Korean War with a ceremony at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 27 at the Henry Ford Centennial Library, 16301 Michigan Ave. The public is invited. The ceremony will commemorate the 61st anniversary of … [Read more...]
Recycling Calendar Through June 2012 Now Available
DEARBORN, Michigan – Residents in Dearborn can put their green recycling carts at the curbside every other week on their trash day, but sometimes the schedule is hard to remember. A calendar that came with every recycling cart last year expires on June 30, 2011, so the City has created a new recycling calendar to assist residents with this … [Read more...]
Relief From Extreme Heat Available at Community Center
DEARBORN, Mich. – Due to the extreme heat predicted to continue throughout the week, the City is encouraging residents affected by the weather to take a cooling break by visiting the Ford Community & Performing Arts Center, 15801 Michigan Avenue. The Center Court area has chairs and tables, and space to move around, while staying out of the … [Read more...]
Restoration Companies Rush to Save Memorabilia
DEARBORN, MI - When the Hockey Hall of Fame needs help it calls Dearborn resident Matthew Palmer. When Palmer needed help he called OHM Garment Restoration and Servpro of Dearborn. After a July 11, 2011 fire damaged much of his extensive collection of hockey memorabilia including a jersey often lent to the Hall of Fame, signed by every living Hall of Fame … [Read more...]
Discounted Tickets for Homecoming On Sale Now
DEARBORN, Michigan – Act now and save money when purchasing all-day wrist bands for the carnival at the 2011 Homecoming at Ford Field Park in Dearborn August 5-7. Advanced sales of all-day wrist bands are $12, plus a $1 service fee, from now until 11:59 p.m. on August 4 at www.wadeshowsinc.com. The carnival is open 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Friday, … [Read more...]
Residents Reveal Oakwood Common’s Special Appeal
DEARBORN, Michigan - Oakwood Common recently invited several residents to share their experiences on camera about the benefits of independent living in the retirement community located at 16351 Rotunda Drive in Dearborn. The video testimonials are currently available on Oakwood Common’s new website. “While we welcome and encourage prospective … [Read more...]