FRIDAY, FEB. 4, 2022
LATEST CITY NEWS & UPDATES
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The city of Sterling Heights, in collaboration with members of the City’s African American Coalition, is hosting a month-long series of events in celebration of Black History Month.
The events are aimed at increasing local recognition of and engagement in Black History Month. Events and activities scheduled include:
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Feb. 12, 2 p.m. at Sterling Heights Public Library (preschool and up) - A World of Music & Stories with Ms. Audrey - music from around the world, including steel drums, kalimba, cuica & berimbau along with storytelling specifically curated for Black History Month.
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Feb. 17, 7 p.m. at Sterling Heights Public Library - In Our Own Voice: African American Art Webinar - creative contributions of African Americans from the 19th century through present day. Offered through the DIA’s Behind the Seen series.
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Feb. 19, 6 p.m. at Royalty House Banquet Facility – Macomb Celebration of Black Excellence Awards Gala – the City’s African American Coalition is sponsoring this annual event where community leaders experience a cultural immersion and celebrate six honorees.
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Feb. 23, 6 p.m. at Sterling Heights Public Library – Screening of Double Victory: The Tuskegee Airmen at War - screening of the documentary that tells the story of the Tuskegee Airmen, the first African-American pilots in the United States military, who served during World War II. Dr. Brian Smith, president of the National Museum of Tuskegee Airmen, will attend the screening and share his expertise.
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All Month Long at Sterling Heights Public Library – Library book clubs will feature books from Black authors - Senior Book Club will be reading It’s Not All Downhill Form Here by Terry McMillan on Feb. 2 and Books on Tap will be reading Fifty Words for Rain by Asha Lemmie. Library storytimes and more.
- The Halo on M-59’s Golden Corridor will be lit with a red/yellow/green chase the weekend of Feb. 5 and 6 in honor of Black History Month.
“Black History Month is a time for recognizing and celebrating the many achievements and contributions African Americans have made to the formation of our country,” said Sterling Heights Mayor Michael Taylor. “We wanted to recognize the national month-long celebration, but we also wanted to underscore its importance locally by adopting a resolution recognizing February 2022 as Black History Month in Sterling Heights and working to host these educational and inspirational events for all our residents.”
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The city of Sterling Heights and the Ethnic Community Committee will hold its 2022 Cultural Exchange on Friday, March 11, from 6-10 p.m. in the city’s Community Center, located at 40250 Dodge Park.
The public is welcomed and encouraged to attend this celebrated event!
The 2022 Cultural Exchange will feature a wide array of ethnic music and dance, educational and cultural displays from area groups and organizations, as well as desserts and breads for sampling. A minimum suggested donation of $1 is requested. Past events have attracted over 1,000 visitors.
Interested in being a part of the event?
Businesses interested in becoming a sponsor, restaurateurs who would like to donate samples of ethnic desserts or breads, culturally-related organizations that would like to have a display table, and dance troupes and entertainment groups interested in performing are encouraged to call the Community Relations Department at (586) 446-2473.
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Have you ever heard of a “File of Life”?
The File of Life is a document that can be kept on your refrigerator containing pertinent information your Fire Department needs to know when arriving on scene for a medical emergency.
Your medical history and current medications can change their treatment for you. If you are unresponsive or unable to speak when they arrive on scene, it’s important to have this filled out accurately to ensure the best possible care.
If you or someone you know needs one, File of Life documents are in stock at every Sterling Heights Fire Station.
Follow the Sterling Heights Fire Department on Facebook for more news and info!
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Get the latest project information and details on the Mound Road construction project!
Join the Macomb County Department of Roads and the Innovate Mound project team for a community meeting online or by phone to learn more about anticipated construction taking place in 2022.
Innovate Mound 401 Virtual Meetings:
Thursday, February 17
Noon to 1:30 p.m.
Meeting ID: 870 6112 6395
5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Meeting ID: 892 3366 8195
Project Team Office Hours
If you cannot access the virtual meetings, call for an appointment to visit the Innovate Mound project office and talk to the project team between Feb. 14 -16.
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Sterling Heights would not be as strong and successful as it is without the people of the community standing up to make a difference!
Get involved and volunteer for one of our many boards and commissions.
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The chance to be a part of a unique city festival featuring the work of great artists and crafters is now!
Renowned as one of Michigan’s best-run and best-attended festivals, (including earning the Detroit News’ “Michigan’s BEST Summer Festival” title), Sterlingfest’s combination of arts & crafts, music and food means three days of sun-drenched, summertime fun every year.
Now in its 40th year, Sterlingfest mixes the tradition of an arts & crafts fair with a jazz and blues stage, a Suds ’n’ Sounds stage, Kidzfest children’s activities and entertainment stage, a family midway, fireworks, local restaurateurs and a main concert stage.
Since Sterlingfest’s beginning, visitors to the arts & crafts show browse and purchase exquisite sculptures, watercolor paintings, striking photographs and many other unique hand-crafted items offered by juried exhibitors. The Sterlingfest Art & Music Fair is set in a street fair-like setting at the heart of Sterling Heights, Michigan. Artists show and sell their work with a backdrop of lively music from the jazz and blues stage.
Interested in being an Artist/Crafter Vendor? Fill out this application to join us July 28-30, 2022 for the 40th annual Sterlingfest Art & Music Fair.
Application deadline is March 28, 2022.
For more information, please call the city of Sterling Heights Community Relations Department at (586) 446-CITY(2489), or e-mail us at cityhall@sterling-heights.net.
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Sterling Heights Parks and Recreation will be hosting a blood drive with Versiti Blood Services at the Community Center on Monday, Feb. 7 and Tuesday, Feb. 15 from 2 to 7 p.m.
Help us exceed our January blood drive results!
Collected: 48 units
First time donors: 15
Lives Impacted: 144
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Interested in joining our team? The city of Sterling Heights is always looking for top talent to join our exceptional workforce. You can start by searching our current openings within our job portal.
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!
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Watch this week's council meeting on our SHTV YouTube channel here.
View meeting packet and agenda here.
You can also watch the live meeting via:
- Comcast Channel 5 (Viewing)
- WOW Channel 10 (Viewing)
- AT&T U-Verse Channel 99 (Viewing)
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