THURSDAY, MARCH 11, 2021
LATEST NEWS & UPDATES
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In the past week, due to updated current state guidelines, Sterling Heights Parks and Recreation is excited to have opened the following park amenities:
- Skate Park
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Soccer field at Dodge Park
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Basketball courts at Imus, Farmstead, Magnolia, College, Washington Square, and Dodge Park.
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Inline hockey rink at Imus and Franklin Park
Remaining basketball courts at Arlingdale Park and Mark Sawyers Family Park will be opened within the next week. Please note, current state guidelines require masks and social distancing while using these amenities.
We look forward to seeing you out at the parks soon!
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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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Don’t miss out on the perfect opportunity to play, learn, and grow together!
Join us for Little Learners classes that will have your little one(s) singing, dancing, and learning through creative play!
Our classes are designed with learning and fun in mind.
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The Sterling Heights Parks and Recreation Department has four benches remaining to be purchased and placed in the City’s dog park.
A bench is a great way to memorialize a lost pet lover or pet, or even to promote a business in Sterling Heights.
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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, 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 and 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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Get the facts about the COVID-19 vaccine via Zoom!
Join Dr. O'Connell, Chief of Ambulatory Services and Chief of Quality and Community Services, to learn the facts and address concerns about the COVID-19 vaccines.
Topics will include the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines, how they were approved, their effectiveness, safety and availability. A question and answer session will be included!
This informational session is brought to the Senior Center by Henry Ford Health System.
This is a free event! Registration required.
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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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It is the last week to register for our Fitness Stars classes!
Classes include ages 2-4 and 5-10.
Stretch-n-Grow is the world’s largest network of certified youth fitness instructors providing fun and engaging enrichment programs that get kids moving at their schools.
We specialize in high quality, FUN exercise experiences that get kids moving as we STRETCH their minds and GROW healthy bodies!
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Come kick-it at the Community Center during our drop-in style futsal gym!
Youth Futsal: Wednesdays from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Adult Futsal: Wednesdays from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
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Let's go on an adventure! Sterling Heights Parks and Recreation is hosting a Family Photo Road Rally on April 17!
Beginning at Community Center, we will provide clues promptly at 1:00 p.m. to each registered family.
Teams should consist of immediate family members and can NOT exceed five people per vehicle. When registering please indicate how many members will be participating on your team.
In order to participate, you will need the following items:
- Device for taking pictures (phone, tablet, digital camera)
- Your own personal vehicle
- Masks for all team members
- Willingness to have a great time!
Event fee will include: prizes for teams placing 1st, 2nd and 3rd, door prize drawings and refreshments following the rally!
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When do you need to give a helping hand to wildlife? The Nature Center, as well as Animal Control, gets a lot of calls in the spring about all kinds of baby animals.
Join us for the Keep Wild in Wildlife on March 24 at 7:00 p.m. and ask questions about the wildlife in our community! We will discuss homes, nests, hives, burrows, webs, and other habitats in and around our homes, as well as when you should take action to help.
This program will take place through a live Zoom meeting and is a free program! Registration is required!
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