When an ugly duckling learns to embrace what makes him unique instead of striving for someone else’s standard of perfection, he makes friends with other eclectic creatures while unwittingly avoiding a hungry cat. The Downriver Youth Performing Arts Center will present “Honk! JR.,” with book and lyrics by Anthony Drewe and music by George Stiles, Aug. 25 to 27 at the Trenton Village Theater. Directed by Nathan Vasquez, the show features a cast of child ages 5 to 13 years old. Vasquez, an experienced youth … [Read more...] about Fair is fowl: DYPAC presents ‘Honk JR.’
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Inaugural Building Expo invites industry leaders, residents to bet on Dearborn for new constructions
Registration open for Oct. 9 event DEARBORN – The city will showcase the advantages of choosing Dearborn for building and renovation projects at its first-ever Building Expo this fall. The Expo will empower and connect prospective builders with industry experts and city staff and provide tools and one-on-one consultation to those navigating the processing and permitting system in Dearborn. The Dearborn Building Expo will take place on Monday, Oct. 9, 2023 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Ford Community & Performing Arts Center, … [Read more...] about Inaugural Building Expo invites industry leaders, residents to bet on Dearborn for new constructions
Purple Heart Day ceremony tinged by city’s refusal to waive setup fees
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers WYANDOTTE – As veterans and supporters gathered Aug. 7 for a Purple Heart Day remembrance gathering, the event was tinged with resentment for the unwillingness of city officials to waive setup fees. A week before the ceremony, at the July 31 City Council meeting, the body declined to waive the fee to cover the cost of Department of Public Works employees bringing and setting up chairs, securing a block of Superior Boulevard west of Biddle Avenue for the ceremony with barricades, … [Read more...] about Purple Heart Day ceremony tinged by city’s refusal to waive setup fees
Artistic energy powers Homecoming during Paint Out in the Park
By SUE SUCHYTA Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN – With the artistic mother/daughter duo of Sunshine Durant and Sasha Corder, Paint Out in the Park enjoyed another year of creative output during the city’s Homecoming celebration at Ford Field. Co-organizer and artist Sunshine Durant said they started Paint Out in the Park in 2017, with an interruption during the pandemic. Her daughter, co-organizer and artist Sasher Corder, said they have 54 artists registered to participate this year. Each will enter one canvas … [Read more...] about Artistic energy powers Homecoming during Paint Out in the Park
Allen Park receives grant to renovate 2 city veteran memorials
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers ALLEN PARK – Two city veteran memorials will benefit from renovations thanks to a $25,000 competitive grant award from America in Bloom and Canadian National Railroad’s “EcoConnexions from the Ground Up” grant program. CNR grants are only awarded to communities with CN railway lines. City Administrator Mark Kibby said the funding will be matched with money from the Parks and Recreation Department, the Department of Public Services and the Festivities Commission. He said … [Read more...] about Allen Park receives grant to renovate 2 city veteran memorials
Repeat drunken driver crashes vehicle, leaves scene
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers TAYLOR — A 39-year-old Dearborn woman was charged with a third Operating While Impaired liquor offense and with resisting an officer the night of July 16 after she crashed her 2007 Cadillac STS into a sign near Pardee Road and Hayes Street then left the scene on foot. A witness said the driver of the vehicle, a white female, lost control before hitting the speed limit sign. He said she appeared to be intoxicated and he could smell the odor of alcohol on her. The driver, who was wearing … [Read more...] about Repeat drunken driver crashes vehicle, leaves scene
Sport Utility stolen
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers TAYLOR — A white 2022 Dodge Durango was reported stolen the night of July 16 from an apartment complex parking lot in the 25900 block of Continental Circle. The victim said the theft occurred between July 14 and 16, with broken window glass left on the ground where the SUV had been parked. There were no surveillance cameras in the area and no suspects. … [Read more...] about Sport Utility stolen
Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar brings ‘The Journey Within’ to Detroit
The Michigan Chapter of the Art of Living Foundation will host envoy of peace Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar at 7 p.m. Aug. 22 at Orchestra Hall as part of his 25-city U.S. tour focusing on mental health and his vision of creating a stress-free, violence-free society. Shankar returns to Motor City for the first time in five years. As Michiganders navigate the stressors of growth and change along with the enduring stress and isolation of the COVID-19 pandemic, many yearn for inner peace and a deeper connection to themselves and … [Read more...] about Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar brings ‘The Journey Within’ to Detroit
Taylor Good to Great program moves into three new areas
TAYLOR — The city’s Good to Great Neighborhood Improvement Program is moving into its newest neighborhoods: • Area 28 (Telegraph, Goddard, Westlake and Wick). • Area 29 (Wick, Inkster, Goddard and Holland). • Area 30 (Goddard, Inkster, Northline, Beech Daly and Cape Cod). Teams have already starting working in these areas. Letters went out to residents this week. Good to Great focuses on making enhancements such as general beautification, park improvements, signage, tree trimming, utilities, roads, catch basins, … [Read more...] about Taylor Good to Great program moves into three new areas
Summer camp for girls lives up to its name — Camp Inspire
By MARGARET BLOHM Special to the Times-Herald INKSTER – Camp Inspire began as a creative arts camp for girls in Inkster nearly 10 years ago. In 2016, it transitioned to an engaging STEAM — science, technology, engineering, arts and math — summer program for girls in fifth through 12th grades. Spearheading the camp is Velma Jean Overman, a community activist and executive director of Operation Refuge, a 501(c)(3) non-profit that serves Inkster and surrounding communities with emergency food, youth development and … [Read more...] about Summer camp for girls lives up to its name — Camp Inspire