THURSDAY, JUNE 10, 2021
LATEST NEWS & UPDATES
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Over the past few weeks, the Parks and Recreation Department has received a number of reports concerning the existence of giant hogweed along the Clinton River Trail. While there are a number of similarities that lead to misidentification, our Sterling Heights Parks and Recreation park staff would like to confirm that we have only identified cow parsnip along the Clinton River Trail.
Cow parsnip is often confused for giant hogweed, but a distinct difference in size, color and leaf shape can help identify the two plants and ease any confusion.
If you do sight any plants that match up to the description of giant hogweed, please contact our office at (586) 446-2700 and we will send staff to look at it further.
Please avoid handling either plant, while cow parsnip is tremendously less dangerous than hogweed, it can still lead to severe skin irritation.
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The 46th Annual Music in the Park concert series is back this summer at the Dodge Park Amphitheatre!
Everyone is welcome to join us on Thursdays at 7:00 p.m. this summer beginning June 3 through August 26 for the live music performances.
*** SCHEDULE CHANGE ***
Please note, Your Generation will now perform at the amphitheatre on Thursday, June 17, and Peacemaker will perform on Thursday, June 24!
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MOBILE VACCINATION SITE
The city of Sterling Heights will also be giving $100 gift cards to favorite local restaurants to Sterling Heights residents only who receive a vaccine from the Mobile Command Unit on Thursday!
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Come out and enjoy fresh food and produce from local vendors at the Dodge Park Farmers Market every Thursday from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. this summer!
Sign up for our weekly Dodge Park Farmers Market eNews and follow the Dodge Park Farmers Market on Facebook for the most up-to-date information regarding vendors and food trucks onsite each Thursday!
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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, June 15 from 2:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Help us exceed our May blood drive results!:
Goal: 30 units
Registered: 30 donors
Collected: 29 units
First time donors: 12
Lives Impacted: 87
For questions, or to make an appointment, call Kaila at (918) 859-9632.
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This award honors and celebrates the innovative placemaking programs and projects in communities all across the state!
Recreating Recreation was truly a community project and we want to give it the acknowledgement it deserves!
Visit the MML website and vote for our City! Deadline to vote is June 15.
FYI - You can vote once per day!
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Join the Sterling Heights Nature Center on Saturday, July 17 for the Great Outdoor Backyard Campout!
This overnight event is for everyone. From camping enthusiasts to first-time campers, we have a night filled with crafts, challenges, and of course, a campfire, for everyone to enjoy!
Register by Friday, July 9 to reserve your campsite for this close-to-home, inexpensive outing for the whole family! Children under three are free.
Hurry, space is limited!
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Are you ready for an Adaptive Summer Amped Up?! Our specially trained staff has crafted a summer program filled with daily activities designed to leave your child with a summer of memories and fun!
This summer program is specific to children, teens, and young adults who use special education services and have been diagnosed with autism, cognitive impairments, physical or other health impairments that require a more specialized program than our Summer Playground program.
Program will run from Tuesday, June 29 through Friday, Aug. 6.
Registration begins May 3 for residents and May 4 for non-residents.
Scholarships available on an as-needed basis.
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The Sterling Heights Parks and Recreation Department, in cooperation with Utica Community Schools and Warren Consolidated Schools, will be offering a playground program at a school near you!
Activities include arts and crafts, games, sports, art show, special events and more!
Ages: 6 to 14 years old
Time: Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to noon / 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. A staff member is present during the lunch period from noon to 12:30 p.m.
Starts/Ends: Monday, June 28 to Thursday, August 5, 2021.
This is a drop-in program; daily or full day attendance is not required.
Fees: Residents: $110 per Sterling Heights resident OR $165 per non-Sterling Heights resident.
Modifications have been made to our summer program to ensure our participants and staff remain safe. Check out more info on our website!
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Check out our upcoming Esports Tournaments!
Super Smash Brothers Tournament 12+
When: June 16 @ 4:00pm
Where: Virtual: play from the comfort of your home, discord required for communication.
All players will be required to sign up on www.smash.gg after registering through Sterling Heights Parks & Recreation.
Cost: $5 per entry
Prizes: 1st and 2nd place prizes of amazon gift cards awarded and free entry into next tournament.
Rules: Head to Head, All DLC allowed, tournament style stage picks, no items, no final smash meter.
All players will participate in round robin pool play (best of 3, stock 3, 5 minute game limit), and finish by playing through a single elimination bracket.
Super Smash Brothers Tournament: Junior division
When: June 21 @ 4:30 p.m.
Where: Community Center Teen Room
Cost: $5 Resident / $7 Non-resident
Prizes: 1st and 2nd place prized of amazon gift cards awarded.
Rules: Head to Head, all players must use Community Center equipment, tournament style stage picks, no items, no final smash meter.
All players will participate in round robin pool play (best of 3, stock 3, 5 minute game limit), and finish by playing through a single elimination bracket.
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Join us for Takeout Tuesdays at Dodge Park this summer!
Enjoy local favorite food trucks each week on Tuesdays starting June 1 through August 31 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:
June 15
- Road Dogz
- Street Salad Food Truck
June 22
- Go cheez
- Detroit Panzerotti
- Road Dogz
June 29
- Little Brothers Burgers
- Road Dogz
- Twisted Street BBQ
View the full summer lineup on our Facebook event page!
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Summer vacation has begun and we cannot think of a better way to get some fresh air and exercise than by playing bocce ball with your grandchild at our upcoming Grand Connections: Bocce Ball Tournament on Monday, June 22 at 10 a.m.!
No experience necessary! Space is limited!
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50+ Membership Program
Take advantage of the annual membership program now being offered at the Sterling Heights Senior Center that will cover the cost of all drop-in fees for one year from date of purchase.
Cost for the membership is $16 for Sterling Heights residents, $32 for non-residents.
Please note, programming fees are not covered by the membership. Also, members will still need to register for programming even if the program states that it is free for members.
For more info and to find our current program offerings, call the Senior Center at 586-446-2750 or check out the current edition of the Fifty Plus Post!
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Sterling Heights Parks & Recreation is looking for teen volunteers to help out this summer!
Assist our Summer Playground leaders in administering a safe, enjoyable and well-rounded program. Volunteers should have a strong work ethic, a desire to interact with children and the ability to take directions from supervisors.
Teens ages 14 - 15 may complete the application below and return it to the Community Center by June 18!
Applications should be completed by the teens themselves.
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