DEARBORN, MI - The Board of Directors of Henry Ford Community College (HFCC) Foundation recently honored former board member Fred Secrest as Director Emeritus. The special recognition was presented at a Foundation reception held in his honor. “Mr. Secrest’s more than 10 years of dedicated volunteer service to the Henry Ford Community College Foundation … [Read more...]
Vanguard Voices Celebrates With 20th Anniversary Concert
DEARBORN, Michigan - A concert celebrating two decades of choral music under the direction of G. Kevin Dewey will be held on Saturday, May 19 at 3 p.m. in the Michael A. Guido Theater at the Ford Community and Performing Arts Center, 15801 Michigan Ave. at Greenfield, Dearborn. Twenty years ago, Dewey formed two new groups that have enriched the musical … [Read more...]
Henry Ford Community College (HFCC) Opens Innovative New Welcome Center
DEARBORN, Michigan – Henry Ford Community College (HFCC) will open its new Welcome Center on Monday, April 23. The Welcome Center represents a major step forward in state-of-the-art enrollment services for students. Prospective students looking to learn more about HFCC and current students looking for assistance will experience an innovative … [Read more...]
Mayor O’Reilly Honors Volunteers at Appreciation Breakfast
DEARBORN, Michigan – Volunteers who regularly donate their time to help their fellow residents improve the quality of life in Dearborn. The Recreation Department’s Senior Services Division, in partnership with the Senior Citizens Commission, offers many programs that benefit senior residents. The annual Senior Service Volunteer Appreciation … [Read more...]
Snyder Appoints Richard Miller as State Fire Marshal
LANSING, Michigan - On February 24th, 2012 Gov. Rick Snyder announced the appointment of Richard W. Miller, of Dearborn as state fire marshal. The state fire marshal leads the Michigan Bureau of Fire Services within the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, and also serves as a member, or ex-officio member, of the State Fire Safety … [Read more...]
Vanguard Voices to Premier in Six New Choral Works
DEARBORN, Michigan - Vanguard Voices, directed by G. Kevin Dewey, will present its Vanguard Premieres concert on Saturday, May 21 at 8 p.m. at the Michael A. Guido Theater, 15801 Michigan Avenue, Dearborn. Reserved tickets for the concert are $12 and $8 and are available from the Ford Community and Performing Arts Center box office at (313) 943-2354. The … [Read more...]
Dearborn Recreation Promotes Winter Cultural Arts
DEARBORN, Mich. - Dearborn Recreation’s Cultural Arts Division announces opportunities in the arts for individuals of all ages. The City of Dearborn offers many affordable, enriching possibilities for Winter and Spring of 2011at the Ford Community and Performing Arts Center (The Center). Musically speaking, the Dearborn Community Chorus, Vanguard Voices … [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 Chamber of Commerce Hosting Seminar to Help Local Companies Win State Contracts
To help local business owners win state contracts, Rep. Gino Polidori and the Dearborn Chamber of Commerce are hosting a Buy Michigan First seminar at Henry Ford Community College on October 9th. The State of Michigan's Department of Management and Budget Director, Lisa Webb Sharpe, will also address the attendees. Rebecca Nevai, Buy Michigan First … [Read more...]