FRIDAY, JAN. 27, 2022
THE LATEST NEWS & UPDATES
Designed especially for teens -- learn tips to having a successful interview!

Join us on Thursday, Feb. 10 for our Teen Skills class that will help prepare for an upcoming summer job interview. You will also have the chance to gain insight from our Summer Playground Coordinators.

Must pre-register befor Feb. 4.
Sterling Heights Senior Center is encouraging our community to participate in a local “Valentines for Veterans” project through Congresswoman Debbie Dingell, MI-12 office.

Help make handmade Valentine cards for local veterans and drop them off to the Senior Center (40200 Utica Rd, Sterling Heights, MI) by Feb. 3 so we can deliver them to the Congresswoman’s office.

Want to get out and get crafty?! Stop into the Senior Center to make your card(s) and utilize our supplies.
Let's explore through our Camp Discovery: Mid-winter Break Edition! Campers will experience the excitement of science through bird watching, animal feeding, animal tracks, games, activities, exploration and more!

Participate one day or all three, but hurry and register as spots will fill up quick!
Love is in the air, and we know you love BINGO! Join us on Saturday, Feb. 12 for a special Valentine's Day themed bingo. "For the LOVE of Bingo" will take place at the Community Center and feature five games of bingo, prizes and refreshments.

Every person planning to attend must register.
Get your player back in the swing with Sterling Heights Parks & Recreation as we offer baseball and softball leagues for youth!

Age groups consist of 4-6 T-ball, 8U Pitching Machine, 1OU, 12U, 14U (baseball only), 15U (softball only), 16U (baseball only), 18U. (Baseball age as of 8/31/22; Softball age as of 1/1/22)

Guarantee of 10 games plus single elimination playoffs.

All coaches are background checked and SafeSport certified.

Practice begins April 18.

Opening Day is set for May 21.
Spend time with your grandchildren and make memories that will last a lifetime at our Grand Connections: Bowl With Your Grand event!

Have fun over winter break at Five Star Lanes for a day of bowling! Registration includes two games of bowling with shoes.

Each grandparent and grandchild must register by Feb. 4.
Sterling Heights Parks and Recreation is excited to present the Sterling Coffeehouse on Sunday, Feb. 27 and Sunday, March 20 at 3 p.m. at the Community Center.
 
Blackthorn
Sunday, Feb. 27 3 - 5 p.m.

Blackthorn will be enhancing your spirit in this February event. Your eyes and ears will behold a wonderment of music as the band performs shanties, jigs and reels using various assortments of traditional instruments.

Ref. #: 2000.121
 
Jill Jack
Sunday, March 20  3 - 5 p.m.

Detroit based singer-songwriter captures audiences with her soulful voice and dynamic storytelling. Jill has written and produced 12 albums and toured the country. Over her 20-year career, she has continually adapted and flowed through music, showcasing self-written songs in rock, folk, Americana and jazz. Jill Jack has toured with Bob Seger, John Waite and played the Ann Arbor Folk Festival.

Ref.#: 2000.122

Admission by ticket only (14 years & older)
All seating on a first come first served basis.

Ticket Prices
$17 Residents / $21 Non-residents

Package Deal:
$27 Residents / $35 Non-residents
(Ref.#: 2000.123)

Warren residents receive resident rates.
 
Contact Sterling Heights Parks & Recreation at (586) 446-2700.
There is a lot going on at the Dodge Park Ice Rink this season! We hope you can come out and join in some of these special activities!

DeeBe's Coffee
DeeBe's Coffee will be out at the Dodge Park Ice Rink on:
Fridays from 4 to 10 p.m.
Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Sundays from 2 - 8 p.m.

Glow Stick Night from 7-9 p.m.
00's Night: Jan. 29

Date Night | Sat. Feb, 12
Each couple will get a sweet treat. Romance will be in the air!

Game Nights | Friday, Feb. 11 and 25 from 7-8 p.m.
Come out for an evening of games while you skate! Prizes will be given out to the winner!
I-Spy, True or False and Word Scramble.
Start Smart: Get your little athlete started in sports by learning the basic motor skills needed to be a successful athlete!

With the help of parents and instructors, kids (ages 3-5) will learn the basic movements involved in sports to ensure a strong foundation for years of safe playing ahead!
Each month our Adaptive Recreation will host Game Night & Puzzle Contest and we want you to join us!

Play a game as a family or a small group, enter the puzzle contest or join the Bingo game. Let's hang out, make friends, get out of the house and most importantly -- have fun!

This is a safe family space with a calming room available if needed.
Though the winter brings us ice skating in Dodge Park, sled hills, and indoor activities at the Community Center, this cold weather has us dreaming about one thing -- summer in Sterling Heights!

And we want YOU to join in on all the fun! Come work with #MYSHPR this summer. From Summer Camp to the Splash Pad, we offer many summer job opportunities that allow you to be a part of the fun!