THURSDAY, JULY 29, 2021
LATEST NEWS & UPDATES
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Effective Sunday, Aug. 1, the Dodge Park Splash Pad will no longer have restricted hours for non-residents. The amenity will be available for residents and non-residents to use during our full hours of operation.
2021 Hours of Operation:
Monday: 12 - 8 p.m.
Tuesday – Sunday: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Fees:
Residents: Free with ID / Proof of Sterling Heights residency
Non-residents: $5 per person
Please note, non-resident parents/guardians are also required to pay the $5 entrance fee.
For up to the minute info, call our weather hotline: (586) 446-2711
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Get grooving at your own pace! Join us for Zumba Gold (50+), a high energy, low-impact aerobic workout.
Instructor: Dalya Markarian (Monday)
Location: Senior Center Gym
Days / Time: Mondays at 9:30 a.m.
Class starts Monday and you do not want to miss out!
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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.
Parking is now available at Metro Church of Christ located next to Community Center on Dodge Park Road.
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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 tonight for Simply Queen!
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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 - 8 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 29 BREWERY:
New Belgium Brewing Company
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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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Come kick it with us at Baumgartner Park this fall for our Co-Ed Adult Kickball League! Get your team together for this double-header league with 50 minute games.
First game will take place the week of Labor Day. There will be a 10 game guarantee with a single elimination tournament at the end of the season. Maximum of 8 team spots available.
Online registration is not available. Register in person at the Community Center located at 40250 Dodge Park Rd., Sterling Heights, 48313.
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Interested in a competitive, yet fun place to play softball? Look no further!
Registration is open for the Sterling Heights Parks and Recreation Adult (18+) Softball fall leagues.
- Men's Monday Softball
- Women's Tuesday Fall Softball
- Men's Wednesday Fall Softball
- CO-ED Friday Fall Softball
Team Registration Fee: $515
Half payment is due at the time of registration. Fees include regular season, single elimination playoffs, game balls, championship awards and a refundable forfeit fee. Umpire fees are additional. Game start times are between 6:25 p.m. and 9:55 p.m. depending on the number of registered teams per league. Minimum game guarantee (season and playoff): 10 games for double header leagues.
No Residency Requirements. Don't delay - these leagues will fill up!
Online registration is not available. Register in person at the Community Center located at 40250 Dodge Park Rd., Sterling Heights, 48313.
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Join us on Saturday, Aug. 28 at 11 a.m. for Bingo Blast: Back to School edition! This is an in-person bingo event featuring five games of bingo, cool back-to-school prizes and yummy ice cream treats.
You must register in advance!
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Making Memories iPhone Photography Class: Thursday, Aug. 12 from 4-5 p.m.
Join our Teen Skills class each month and explore a new and interesting topic that could enhance your everyday life.
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Basics of Budgeting: Tuesday, Aug. 17 from 4-5 p.m.
It's never too early to learn the basics of budgeting! Join us for the Basics of Budgeting class for teens! This class will provide real life experience of handling a monthly budget.
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End of Summer “Chill” Teen Night Out: Friday, Aug. 20 from 7-9 p.m.
Teen Night Out is our monthly special event designed for teens at the Community Center! Each month we will have a different theme - offering something for everyone!
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* Advanced registration is required for the above programs! |
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What’s Bugging You?! The Sterling Heights Nature Center is bringing in an expert on Thursday, Aug. 5 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 on Aug. 5, 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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Only five weeks left of Takeout Tuesdays this summer in Dodge Park, so make sure to come out and enjoy local favorite food trucks each week 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:
August 3
- Little Brothers Burgers
- Street Salad Food Truck
August 10
- Detroit Panzerotti
- Road Dogz
- Twisted Street BBQ
August 17
View the full summer line-up on our Facebook event page!
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Twisted Tie Dye Among the Trees
The color craze of tie dye is back in style! Join us for an afternoon of creativity in Dodge Park! Participants will need to bring a white shirt and gallon size zip lock bag. We will provide at least three different colors of tie dye and multiple instructions for way to roll, twist, and dye your shirt. Leave the mess for us and take your tie dyed creation home with you to enjoy!
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