Photo courtesy of Friends For the Dearborn Animal Shelter Dearborn Exchange Club member Pat D’Ambrosio plays with Chevy, an adoptable dog at the Dearborn Animal Shelter, in preparation for the Friends For the Dearborn Animal Shelter’s eighth annual Mutt Strut Saturday. DEARBORN — The Friends For the Dearborn Animal Shelter’s eighth annual Mutt Strut & Pet Expo will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at Ford Field Park. The event — a pledge-driven dog walk and community wide animal celebration — is the largest gathering … [Read more...] about FFDAS Mutt Strut at Ford Field May 11
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Heights Relay for Life steps off Saturday
Photo courtesy of Elizabeth Samielski Members of local Team Alpha Drama work to set up their booth at the 2012 American Cancer Society Relay for Life of Dearborn Heights at Crestwood High School. Teams set up booths along the track to have games and other activities for visitors to the event while team members walk laps on the track. By BOB OLIVER Times-Herald Newspapers HEIGHTS — The countdown is on for the first steps to be taken at the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life Dearborn Heights event, which will be held from … [Read more...] about Heights Relay for Life steps off Saturday
Rally held in support of stricter gun laws
Photo by Bob Oliver U.S. Rep. John Conyers speaks to the crowd at Lindbergh Elementary School in Dearborn during the Gun Violence Prevention Rally April 20. By BOB OLIVER Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN – With rising gun violence comes the increased need to tighten gun restrictions, supporters at an anti-gun violence rally said. The Regional Gun Violence Prevention Rally was held on April 20 in the auditorium at Lindbergh Elementary on North Waverly in Dearborn. The event was organized by the nonprofit group Organizing for … [Read more...] about Rally held in support of stricter gun laws
Historic anniversary marked at Council Point
Photo by James Mitchell In conjunction with activities leading up to the weekend’s Pow Wow in Council Point Park, Forgotten Harvest on Thursday held a community food distribution session, at which vendors made available a variety of Native American specialties. The Pow Wow, commemorating the 250th anniversary of Chief Pontiac’s historical regional council, concludes today. By JAMES MITCHELL Sunday Times Newspapers LINCOLN PARK — In some ways, the activities of the past few days echoed historic events from 250 years ago, with … [Read more...] about Historic anniversary marked at Council Point
Oakwood nurses complete weight loss journey
Photos courtesy of Oakwood Healthcare Inc. Chris Powell (Top), host of “Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition,” works up the crowd before the taping. The Oakwood weight loss team (above) included Wynema Timmons (left), Jamie Fineran, Ebony Gibson, Lisa Rigney, Kristin Quint, and Victoria Schell. DEARBORN — More than 200 friends, family and community members were on hand recently to cheer on and celebrate the weight loss achievement of seven Oakwood Healthcare Inc. nurses. Led by Trina Miller, who learned last April that she … [Read more...] about Oakwood nurses complete weight loss journey
Pet of the Week
Photos courtesy of Petfinder.com Rocky’s your champion Rocky is a large adult male American bulldog. He is sweet and will be available for adoption in early May. Sweet Sam Sam is an adult male shepherd mix who is nervous around new people at first, but warms up to them quickly. He is happy, friendly and easy going. Give Gaia a home Gaia is a large adult female pit bull terrier who loves people and is very affectionate. She’s not fond of other animals and prefers to be the only pet in a household. Adoption fees are … [Read more...] about Pet of the Week
Robotics team sparks interest in science and technology
Photo by Sue Suchyta Team TnT 280 Robotics team member junior Grant Okdie (left), 16, works with team members Jared Rexford (second from left), 18, a senior; junior Robert Montes, 17; and sophomore Adam Vick, 15, in the team’s lab at the Taylor Career Center. By SUE SUCHYTA Times-Herald Newspapers TAYLOR – A citywide high school robotics team is defying Taylor Career Center stereotypes by inspiring students to learn more about science and technology, leading many to study engineering and science in college. Team TnT 280 … [Read more...] about Robotics team sparks interest in science and technology
Youth artists gather to celebrate work
Photo by Bob Oliver Senior Leah Wendzinski from the Michael Berry Center discusses her artwork and the inspiration behind the pieces in the Padzieski Art Gallery inside the Ford Community & Performing Arts Center at the 2013 Youth in Arts Festival. She was one of four local high school seniors to have their own special exhibit. By BOB OLIVER Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN — Parents, teachers, and artists gathered April 24 to celebrate the creative work of K-12 students of Dearborn Public Schools. The event — the 2013 … [Read more...] about Youth artists gather to celebrate work
Drop off unwanted prescription drugs Saturday
Area police departments are collaborating with the Drug Enforcement Administration to remove potentially dangerous prescription drugs from homes Saturday. The National Take-Back Initiative will provide a unified opportunity for the public to turn in expired, unused and unwanted prescription medications to law enforcement for destruction between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Police departments participating in the event are: Dearborn, 16099 Michigan Ave., 313-943-2240. Dearborn Heights, 25637 Michigan Ave., 313-277-6770. Lincoln … [Read more...] about Drop off unwanted prescription drugs Saturday
Pet of the Week
Photos courtesy of Petfinder.com Julia needs you Julia is a medium adult female American Staffordshire terrier/Labrador retriever mix who tested positive for heart worms. She will be available for adoption pending treatment but needs a caring responsible home. Invite India In India is a medium young female American shorthair who is spayed and up-to-date on her shots. She is friendly to all and needs a good home. Take Talia Talia is a medium adult female American shorthair who is sweet and friendly. Dog adoption fees … [Read more...] about Pet of the Week