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THURSDAY, OCT. 7, 2021

LATEST CITY NEWS & UPDATES

The city of Sterling Heights is excited to present Oktoberfest this fall which will feature two national acts on the AT&T main stage – Plain White T’s on Oct. 8 and Lou Gramm The Original Voice of Foreigner / Asia Featuring John Payne on Oct. 9. Oktoberfest admission and music performances are FREE!

In addition, six local favorite musical acts are scheduled for the Ascension Macomb-Oakland and Ford Motor Company Suds 'n' Sounds stage over those two days, and 20 different food trucks and vendors will also be on site just outside the pavilion!

EVENT HOURS:

Friday, October 8 | 4 p.m. - 12 a.m.

Saturday, October 9 | 11 a.m. - 12 a.m.

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The course will take runners and walkers north on Utica Road to the City’s Nature Center where participants will cross over the river and return south to Dodge Park via the park’s scenic trail.

Registration Fee:

$30 through Oct. 8
$35 Race Day

Awards will be given for overall men’s and women’s winners, overall men’s and women’s masters, and age groups (top 3 in age groups separated by five years). Medals, post-race refreshments and an adult beverage (for those over 21) are also included.

The Upton House Museum will be open this Saturday, Oct. 9 from 1 to 4 p.m. for Oktoberfest. Run by the Sterling Heights Historical Commission, it is located across the street from Dodge Park at 40433 Utica Rd.

The Upton House Museum is a historic home that tells the story of Sterling Heights from its inception at as a township in 1835.

The Upton House Museum is also open for tours every Wednesday and second Sunday of the month from 1-4 p.m. Register for these self-guided tours by calling 586-446-2640 or on the library's website.

No registration is required on Saturday, Oct. 9.

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Sterling Heights Parks and Recreation E-Sports Arena

The city of Sterling Heights Parks and Recreation Department recently embarked on their Esports adventure with an official ribbon cutting for the new Esports Arena on Tuesday, Oct. 5. Located inside the Sterling Heights Community Center, the Arena is sponsored by Christian Financial Credit Union.

Esports is quickly becoming the forerunner in advanced sports as it gives video gamers the opportunity to play competitively through varsity sports, high stakes leagues and college level degree programs. The new amenity continues Sterling Heights’ mission to provide a diverse mix of recreational activities and programming for residents of all ages.

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 in Sterling Heights.

“When we were approached about partnering with Sterling Heights Parks and Recreation on their Esports Arena, I knew it was a great opportunity to bring something unique to residents,” said Rebekah Monroe, vice president of marketing and product development for Christian Financial Credit Union. “This really fits within our core values of innovation and making an impact in the communities we serve. It’s good for the city, good for us and good for our members. It’s a win-win.”

Over a four-year span, Christian Financial Credit Union will donate $25,000 to the Esports Arena, and as a result, the credit union will be deemed the Arena’s presenting sponsor.

“Through the partnership with Christian Financial Credit Union, we are able to deliver a quality recreation experience for our residents and Esports players, while also providing an opportunity for socialization and in-person interaction with fellow gamers,” said Sterling Heights Parks and Recreation Director Kyle Langlois. “The high-level gaming systems will help us set the standard for premium playing opportunities in municipalities throughout the state.”

The Esports Arena is designed and outfitted with furniture and technology for drop-in, league and tournament video game play, and includes two Nintendo Switch controllers, 1 PlayStation 4 and 12 Alienware Aurora R12 gaming computers with i7 processors, and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 graphics cards to give users the best gaming experience possible.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, an annual campaign to raise awareness about the impact of breast cancer, and the Sterling Heights Police Department is bringing awareness through wearing commemorative pink badges in the month of October to recognize National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

The Sterling Heights Parks and Recreation Department is in the process of updating our Parks, Recreation, and Non-Motorized Plan that provides the department, administration, and City Council with direction on programs, projects and facilities for the next five years. Included in this process is the necessity to conduct small focus groups surrounding specific topics, which is where we need your help!

The Parks and Recreation Department, in coordination with our consultant, Wade Trim Associates, is looking for Sterling Heights residents that want to help guide our future direction. Interested individuals can submit their information by clicking the link below for possible selection to one of the following focus groups:

Adult and Family Programming
50+ Facilities / Programming
Teen Facilities / Programming
Recreation and Park Facilities (including maintenance)
Non-Motorized Facility Needs (trails, pedestrian and bike safety, etc.)
Adaptive Recreation / Accessibility Needs

Focus groups days and times have not yet been selected but will take place in mid to late October.

Temporary Lane Closures

Oct 8-11

Southbound Mound Road will have two lanes closed with a single lane maintained from Dobry Drive to 18 Mile Road for storm sewer installation. The left and center lanes of southbound Mound Road will be closed beginning at 8 p.m. on Friday, October 8 and will remain closed until 5 a.m. Monday, October 11.

Oct 10

Northbound and southbound Mound Road will have the left two lanes closed from 11 Mile Road to 14 Mile Road for pavement maintenance work on Sunday, October 10 from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. The proposed maintenance work and lane closures are weather dependent. An update will be sent out if the work is cancelled due to the weather.

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer offering full-time, part-time and seasonal employment and contractual services, offering competitive salary and benefit packages including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Provider, Defined Contribution Pension, Deferred Compensation, Flexible Spending Accounts, paid time off, Compensatory Time, Paid Holidays and much more!