THURSDAY, JUNE 25, 2021
LATEST NEWS & UPDATES
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After a long fifteen months of restrictions and safety guidelines, the city of Sterling Heights and the Parks and Recreation Department are pleased to announce that the vast majority of COVID related rules are being eliminated per the state’s newest guidance. This includes:
- Masks are no longer required in our buildings, regardless of vaccination status. Per CDC guidance, it remains recommended for non-vaccinated patrons to wear a mask when in larger group gatherings.
- Capacity limitations have been lifted for most classes and programs
- Pre-registration for most drop in style programs is no longer necessary
Beginning July 6, non-residents will be able to visit the Splash Pad during the following times:
- Monday: 12 - 4 p.m.
- Tuesday through Friday: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
We encourage you to please visit the website for all updates to facilities, services, and program offerings. In some instances, the reintegration of programs, services, building hours, and residency regulations are being phased in over the next couple of months.
The Parks and Recreation Department would like to thank everyone for their patience over what was a very challenging and difficult fifteen month period of time. We know that the restrictions were not desirable, but were necessary to help protect our participants and staff from the harmful effects of COVID-19. We look forward to restoring our facilities and program lineup back to full capacity!
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The Dodge Park Farmers Market runs every Thursday until the end of September.
Come out and enjoy fresh food, produce, handmade goods and more, all locally made straight to you!
We will also be accepting EBT, so no family will be turned away. DPFM participates in the Double Up Food Bucks and Senior Project FRESH/Market program.
Time
3 to 8 p.m.
Date
June - September
Place
Dodge Park, 40620 Utica Road
Weather Hotline
(586) 446-2692
Parking Information
Parking is available at Dodge Park, City Hall, Community Center, Library, Senior Center, and 41-A District Court.
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The 46th Annual Music in the Park concert series continues this summer at the Dodge Park Amphitheatre!
Everyone is welcome to join us on Thursdays at 7:00 p.m. this summer through August 26 for live music performances.
Join us on Thursday, July 1 for Alan Turner!
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The city of Sterling Heights partners with the Sterling Heights Regional Chamber of Commerce for Patios 'n' Pints on Thursday nights from 5 - 7 p.m.
Enjoy premium beer, food, and music just outside the Upton House in the outdoor craft biergarten in the center of it all!
Each week features a new craft brewery with a few of their freshest seasonal options.
THURSDAY, JULY 1 BREWERY:
Golden Road Brewing / Elysian Brewing
Patios 'n’ Pints leads right up to live music from the Dodge Park amphitheatre, so your Thursday night plans have been taken care of!
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Sign up for our weekly Dodge Park Farmers Market eNews for the most up-to-date information regarding vendors, food trucks, and musical performances on Thursday nights! |
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Sterling Heights Parks and Recreation will be hosting a blood drive with Versiti Blood Services at the Community Center on Tuesday, July 20 from 2:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Help us exceed our June blood drive results!:
Registered: 40 donors
Collected: 37 units
First time donors: 25
For questions, or to make an appointment, call Kaila at (918) 859-9632.
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The 98,000-square-foot Community Center was designed and constructed to provide recreational activities and programming for residents of all ages. The dedicated teen room on the first level of the Community Center is a perfect area to host an eSports Arena, designed and outfitted with furniture and technology for drop-in, league and tournament video game play.
eSports is now considered a form of sport and is growing exponentially. Like most varsity sports, college scholarships are now being offered to top competitors in eSports.
Given the cost and the expected popularity with an eSports arena, the Parks and Recreation Department secured a sponsorship commitment from a long-term supporter of its programs and activities, Christian Financial Credit Union, which is headquartered at 35100 Van Dyke in Sterling Heights.
Christian Financial Credit Union's generous donation and sponsorship to this new amenity is the latest example of their commitment to making the community a better place to live and have fun.
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Join Sterling Heights Parks and Recreation as we continue our eSports adventure this summer inside the Community Center Teen Room!
Join us in-person for drop-in play available for 7-11 year olds every Monday from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m.
Open play will feature games such as Mario Kart, Super Smash Bros, Minecraft, Roblox, Among us, and much more!
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Break away from the pack with our biking adventure! Sterling Heights Parks & Recreation Departments is providing a fun and new opportunity for our Adaptive Recreation program!
Bring your bike and helmet and join us each week as we ride six different routes throughout the city of Sterling Heights! Bicyclists who are 10 years old and up and are enrolled in special education classes and/or have developmental or physical impairments are invited to join.
Participants registered before July 26 will receive a t-shirt.
Limited loaner bikes available; please check with the SHPR office at registration. Participants must be able to attend and ride without assistance. Family members welcome to register and join in the fun.
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Teen Night Out is our monthly special event designed for teens (12-17 years of age) at the Community Center! Each month we will have a different theme - offering something for everyone!
Join us on Friday, July 23 for a creative night of Painting with a Twist!
Planned activities and snacks are included in the registration fee.
Advanced registration is required; program maximum is 20 participants.
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Kathy Housey, Brains & Balance Instructor, returns to share an overview of the three Pillars of Health: Exercise, Diet, Sleep and Relaxation. She will discuss the importance of each, offering short and simple modifications to be made to your diet and daily routine. |
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Join us for Takeout Tuesdays at Dodge Park this summer!
Enjoy local favorite food trucks each week on Tuesdays through August 31 from 5 - 8 p.m.
We will have a rotation of two to three food trucks on site for you to grab food from!
Upcoming Lineup:
June 29
- Little Brothers Burgers
- Road Dogz
- Twisted Street BBQ
July 6
- Little Brothers Burgers
- Street Salad Food Truck
- Captain’s Wood Fired Pizza
July 13
- Go Cheez
- Ruckus Taco
- Street Salad Food Truck
View the full summer line-up on our Facebook event page!
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Come out to the Dodge Park Farmers Market Pavilion on June 30 at 11:30 a.m. for the return of our popular event the 50+ Summer Sack Lunch Serenade Outdoor Concert!
This pre-Fourth of July themed event will feature live music by Vanessa Carr.
Space is limited! Make sure to register early!
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The Nature Center has opened our showroom for summer hours! Come on out and explore still-life exhibits and a host of living reptiles, amphibians, and a 900 gallon aquarium with fish you would find in your local lakes and rivers!
The showroom is open from 10 a.m. till 5 p.m. Tues, Wed, Thurs, Friday and Saturday.
Exploring the showroom is free!
Sterling Heights Nature Center is located at 42700 Utica Road.
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What’s Bugging You?! The Sterling Heights Nature Center is bringing in an expert on July 15 to help identify and answer your questions about bugs!
If you have a bug question or have a bug (a sample of the bug in a jar, bag or box) that you want identified, come on in to the Nature Center and learn more!
Do you have a plant that has a bug “bugging” it? Bring a sample of that plant with you and we will try to identify it with the help from David Lowenstein, PhD, Consumer Horticulture Supervising Extension Educator with the MSU Extension of Macomb County.
If you are not able to come in on July 15, then collect an example of the bug or plant and drop it off!
Please call the Nature Center to setup an available appointment at (586) 446-2710.
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