THURSDAY, FEB. 25, 2021
LATEST NEWS & UPDATES
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TRAIL CLOSURE:
The section of the trail located under the M53 overpass bridge is closed at this time due to bridge maintenance.
We ask that you please stay clear of this area. The anticipated time of the closure is unknown. We appreciate your patience, and we will be sure to update when the trail re-opens.
CLINTON RIVER NORTH PARK:
The gate at Clinton River North Park is currently closed as the road is currently impassible. DPW will be grading the road as soon as possible.
Access to the park remains open from the trail to the north and from the Nature Center parking lot.
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The Macomb County Health Department announced a new partnership with the city of Sterling Heights that will create a new community-based COVID-19 vaccination site.
The new vaccination site will be at the Sterling Heights Senior Center, located at 40200 Utica Rd, and will be staffed by trained health professionals from the Sterling Heights Fire Department, with transportation services provided by SMART.
The new site is currently dedicated to vaccinating Macomb County residents and workers aged 60 years and older but can easily transition to serving other eligible populations throughout the county.
Appointments are required; the site is not open to walk-ups.
To Make an Appointment:
Please note, the city of Sterling Heights is not taking vaccination appointments. Eligible residents and workers can call the SMART Macomb Vaccine line at 586-421-6579; or email macombvaccine@smartbus.org with their name, phone number, address, and date of birth.
Registrants will be added to the SMART wait list, and Macomb County staff will call eligible responders to schedule appointments as they become available.County staff will do their best to schedule appointments that work best for each individual.
Macomb County is scheduling appointments for the new vaccination site in Sterling Heights beginning the week of March 1. SMART will provide transportation for those that request assistance.
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Sterling Heights Parks and Recreation is excited to present the Sterling Coffeehouse on Sunday, March, 28 at 3:00 p.m. at the Community Center.
This year, Sterling Coffeehouse will feature Soulful American Singer Songwriter, Jill Jack!
Jill is a Detroit based singer-songwriter who captures audiences with her soulful voice and dynamic storytelling. Following her dream and passion to create art to share with the world, Jill has written and produced 12 albums and toured the country. Over her 20-year career in the industry, she has continually adapted and flowed through music, showcasing self-written songs in rock, folk, Americana, and jazz.
There are no boundaries to her creativity and vision which are still evolving today.
Ticket Info:
Tickets are available at the Parks & Recreation office in the Community Center and should be purchased in advance to guarantee admission.
Advanced tickets:
$17: Residents
$21: Non-residents
Tickets at door:
$17: Residents
$23: Non-residents
* Warren residents will receive resident rates for these shows.
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We were on the fast track to a fun night last week at our Pinewood Derby Race!
We saw many creative and fast derby cars put to the test! Thank you to everyone who participated, and congratulations to our winners!
4-6 Year Division
Fastest
Katherine Jones
Fuel Efficient
Antonio Minna III
Best Paint and Color Design
Austin Visger
Most Creative Body Design
Katherine Jones
7-9 Year Division
Fastest
Justin Veness-toth
Fuel Efficient
Christian Veness-toth
Most Creative Body Design
Ari Muglia
Best Paint and Color Design
Kensey Twardesky
10-13 Year Division
Fastest
Connor Twardesky
Fuel Efficient
Joshua Kopp
Best Paint and Color Design
Ethan Robinson
Most Creative Body Design
Brandon Pfeiffer
Adult Division
Fastest
Antonio Minna
Fuel Efficient
Michael Mullen
Most Creative Body Design
Nevin Beach
Best Paint and Color Design
Antonio Minna
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Sterling Heights Parks and Recreation will be hosting a series of blood drives with Versiti Blood Services at the Community Center, beginning Tuesday, March. 16 from 2:00 to 7:00 p.m.
For questions, or to make an appointment, call Kaila at (918) 859-9632.
Free “Versiti Blood Donor” T-shirt for all donors!
Also, donate in the month of March to be eligible for the Airbnb.com sweepstakes. See official sweepstakes rules for detailed eligibility requirements (available at Versiti.org).
20 lucky donors will be randomly drawn across Versiti for a $500 airbnb.com gift card.
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Get your player back in the swing with Sterling Heights Parks & Recreation as we offer baseball and softball leagues for youth!
Practice begins April 19, 2021.
Opening Day is set for May 22, 2021.
Current registration rate has been extended until March 22!
Current Rate: Resident: $160; Non-Resident: $208
Price Increase on 3/22: Resident: $175; Non-Resident: $228
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There is always a little bit of magic in the forest. Do you ever wonder where it comes from or where the magical forest fairies and gnomes live? If gardening, crafting, and the magic of fairy tales are what you're into, then you don't want to miss this class!
Join us as we discover how to create must-have fairy garden accessories for your garden, while we prepare to open our very own fairy garden trail in Sterling Heights.
This class will give you the crafts and creative pieces for your own home, as well as give you the opportunity to make your mark on the Sterling Heights fairy garden for everyone to admire.
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Who said egg hunts are only for the young? Sign up for the 50+ Egg Hunt and show off your skills and earn some prizes.
Each participant will have the opportunity to find a limited number of eggs but each one will be filled with a surprise.
Will your eggs hold tickets for treats like gift cards or a membership to the Senior Center? The only way to find out is to register and participate.
For those participants with poor balance or issues bending over, we will have some grabbers to use so everyone can safely participate.
Hop on over to the Senior Center and sign up today so you can see what goodies will fill your basket!
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Come learn some brain games on March 3 at 11:00 a.m.
Join us as Kathy Housey presents Brain Neurobics -- a fun, yet challenging, way to work various areas of the brain including reasoning, memory, language and problem solving.
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We may have missed out on our annual Daddy/Daughter Dance this past fall, but we do not want you to miss any more special moments with your "special date"!
Our Daddy & Daughter Date Night will be filled with activities for everyone to enjoy! Build a special project together, sing karaoke, play some interactive games and enjoy tasty treats.
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Come work with us! Sterling Heights Parks and Recreation is looking to fill the following part-time positions:
Park Monitor
Assist with general park maintenance and clean-up, as well as help with special events!
Summer Playground and Day Camp Positions
Come work the 2021 Summer Playground and Adaptive Day Camp programs!
Summer Splash Pad Positions
Positions will be responsible for performing a variety of duties to prepare the Splash Pad area for patrons!
Building Monitor
Work in the Community Center to supervise building and help assist patrons!
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