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Dearborn Fall Leaf Collection Set to Begin Oct. 24

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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...]

Hugh Archer Golf Outing Helps Provide Scholarships

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DEARBORN, Michigan  – Every year the Rotary Club of Dearborn distributes more than $25,000 in scholarships to graduating high school seniors from Dearborn schools—a goal that is met through a variety of fundraising efforts. The Rotary Club of Dearborn’s Annual Hugh Archer Golf Outing Helps Grow Scholarship Funds for Local Students Six years ago, the Club … [Read more...]

Upcoming Senior Services and Events

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DEARBORN, MI - City of Dearborn Senior Services Presents... Upcoming Senior Services and Events The Enchanted Tea Enjoy an array of Gershwin “Show Tunes” featuring the Michigan Opera Theatre. The entertainment is sponsored by the Mary Thompson Foundation. The Enchanted Tea includes tea sandwiches and sweet treats. Bring your favorite tea cup. Join … [Read more...]

Health Department Closed – Other Options Suggested

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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...]

Chef at Oakwood Common Reveals Residents’ Tastes

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DEARBORN, Michigan - British born Chef Pearse Tormey recently revealed some of the favorite menu selections of residents at Oakwood Common, where he has served as executive chef for nearly three years. “Our residents have very specific tastes but they’re not unlike most people who want their food to taste and look good,” said Chef Tormey, who has … [Read more...]

Three New Dearborn Ballot Proposals for Nov. 8

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DEARBORN, Mich. – Dearborn voters can learn more about the three ballot proposals to be decided in the Nov. 8 election by watching a League of Women Voters forum on the topics on CDTV, the City of Dearborn’s official television channel. During the Nov. 8 election, Dearborn voters will be asked to make decisions about temporarily increasing the funding for … [Read more...]

Open House at The Center October 20

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DEARBORN, Michigan - The Ford Community & Performing Arts Center is celebrating its tenth anniversary serving the greater Dearborn Community, and to mark the occasion, the Recreation & Parks Department is hosting a day-long Open House at The Center on Thursday, October 20. The Center will have free admittance all day to the swimming pools, … [Read more...]

Oct. 20th Deadline for Submitting Real Dearborn Stories

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DEARBORN, Michigan - What if you could buy a book featuring your favorite story about living or growing up in Dearborn? What if you could help write the book? That’s the idea behind a new project just launched by the Dearborn Historical Museum to collect 300 stories from residents and former residents by Thursday, October 20 – and publish the results in … [Read more...]

Dearborn Chamber Begins Business Walk-Abouts Today

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DEARBORN, Michigan - The first organized business walk for the Dearborn area is scheduled to take place Tuesday, October 18. The Business Walk-About is designed to pinpoint successes and struggles in the community, which then allows business and civic leaders to use that information to help create a more affluent business climate. The walk will be hosted … [Read more...]

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