Downtown Dearborn E-Newsletter | August 4, 2021 |
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NEW MURAL POPPING UP AT BLICK ART MATERIALS!
Stop by Blick Art Materials at the corner of Schlaff and Michigan Avenue (14339 Michigan Avenue) to take it all in.
This group is made up of students who worked together to create the mural design under the direction of artist/educator Sunshine Durant. They are part of each step in the process, from participating in team building exercises, interaction with professional artist mentors, conducting site visits, concept development, meeting the City of Dearborn's design review criteria, and executing the mural design.
Formed in 2010 by the Dearborn Community Fund, the POP program’s primary purpose is to address issues of cultural member diversity using a team approach to create public art in the community. Support for the POP 2021 project was provided by generous donors: Ford Motor Company Fund, the Kosch Family Foundation, R. W. Curtis, I. Osborne and community members. Blick Art Materials generously supplied the location for the mural.
Once completed, the mural will cover the entire side of the building and will have glow-in-the-dark elements. We can't wait to see the finished product! Thank you so much for making Dearborn beautiful!
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PLATFORMS EXPAND OUTDOOR DINING OPTIONS IN DOWNTOWN DEARBORN
The East & West Downtown Development Authorities recently invested in platform systems to expand outdoor dining options for Downtown Dearborn visitors. You can find the platforms at The Great Commoner on Monroe south of Michigan Avenue, Noah's Smokehouse/Cannoli Pastry Shop on Monroe north of Michigan Avenue and La Fork on Howard Street in the West Downtown. In the East Downtown, a platform will be installed in the parking lot adjacent to Wellesley Street between Koja and Good Burger.
Be sure to stop by one of these locations and enjoy an al fresco dining experience this summer!
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AUGUST UPDATES & EVENTS
AT THE DEARBORN PUBLIC LIBRARY
The Dearborn Public Library has opened up to walk-in service and expanded hours:
Henry Ford Centennial Library
16301 Michigan Ave., 48126
Call: 313-943-2330
Monday-Thursday: 10a.m. - 8p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Esper Branch Library
12929 W. Warren Ave., 48126
Call: 313-943-4096
Monday-Tuesday: 11a.m. - 7p.m.
Wednesday, Thursday, & Saturday: 11am - 5:30p.m.
Bryant Branch Library
22100 Michigan Ave., 48124
Call: 313-943-4091
Monday-Tuesday: 11a.m. - 7p.m.
Wednesday, Thursday, & Saturday: 11a.m. - 5:30p.m.
There are many events happening at the Dearborn Public Library, but here are some upcoming highlights:
8/11, 6:30 - 7 p.m. Backyard Mechanic: How to Change your Oil
8/18, 6 p.m. Tails from the Afterlife Pet Psychic program
8/19, 4-5:30 p.m. Summer Reading Wrap up Party Celebrate a season of Tails & Tales with the Summer Reading Challenge Wrap-Up Party, to be hosted outdoors at the Henry Ford Centennial Library
8/31, 7- 8 p.m. Booked: Songwriters at the Library
Back by popular demand, save the date for the first in a long time, Friends of the Library Used Book Sale at the Henry Ford Centennial Library on Wednesday, September 1!
For further information and a full list of all the DPL's events, please see the Library website at www.dearbornlibrary.org.
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DEARBORN DISASTER RECOVERY CENTER NOW OPEN FOR FLOOD DAMAGE ASSISTANCE
A Disaster Recovery Center is open in Dearborn to help renters, homeowners and business owners affected by the June 25 – 26 severe storms and flooding at the following location:
Henry Ford Centennial Library
16301 Michigan Avenue
Dearborn, MI 48126
Hours will be 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET, Monday through Sunday.
Representatives from FEMA, U.S. Small Business Administration, Michigan State Police, Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division, and other state agencies are available to explain disaster assistance programs, answer questions about written correspondence and provide literature about repairs and rebuilding to make homes more disaster resistant. A state-run, multi-agency resource center is also co-located with the recovery center in Dearborn, where additional state and local resources will be available.
Individuals do not have to visit a recovery center to register or receive federal assistance. These centers provide a location for applicants to submit documentation or discuss their case in-person with a FEMA representative. Before visiting a recovery center, survivors should register for federal assistance one of the following ways:
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Online at DisasterAssistance.gov
- Using the FEMA App; or
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Calling 800-621-3362 (including 711 or Video Relay). TTY users can call 800-462-7585. The toll-free numbers are open from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. ET, seven days a week. Multilingual operators are available.
Anyone requiring a reasonable accommodation (ASL interpreting, Braille, Large print, etc.) may call 800-621-3362 to request assistance in advance or ask the recovery staff at the center for assistance.
Applicants and staff in the recovery centers will be required to follow CDC COVID-19 safety guidance.
For more information about Michigan’s recovery, visit www.fema.gov/disaster/4607. FEMA assistance is currently available to residents in Washtenaw and Wayne counties. The deadline for individuals to apply for disaster assistance is Sept. 13, 2021.
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SUMMER MUSIC SERIES CONTINUES! |
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TUNES AT NOON RETURNS FOR LUNCH-TIME ENTERTAINMENT TUESDAY!
Take a work break and dance on over to Wagner Park off Michigan Avenue on select Tuesdays in July and August from 12-1 p.m. to enjoy free lunch-time concerts. Guests can bring their lunch or carry-out from local restaurants in the area to listen to a wide selection of acoustic performers at no charge – just don’t forget your dancing shoes.
This music series continues through August 17.
Remaining performance schedule:
8/17 - Lil Jimmy Dearborn
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JOIN US EVERY WEDNESDAY FOR MUSIC IN THE PARK!
We invite all to come out to City Hall Park and enjoy local musical entertainment including rock, pop, techno, jazz, hip-hop and reggae. The series runs throughout the summer, every Wednesday through September 8 from 7:30-8:30 p.m.
Click the link below to see the entire season list of entertainment!
Bring your own chairs, blankets, beverages and snacks and settle down for a wonderful evening of diverse entertainment. City Hall Park is located at Michigan Avenue and Schaefer in front of City Hall Artspace. Due to recent construction in the park which rendered the grassy areas soft, performances will be held on the steps of City Hall Artspace near the corner of Michigan and Schaefer. Parking is available behind the building in a public parking lot off John Nagy Drive or in the parking deck off of Schaefer.
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SILENT EAST DISCO BRINGS THE BEAT TO CITY HALL PARK!
Silent East Disco is a one-of-a-kind dance and music lover experience. We take the bang out of the neighborhood boom with a diverse customized community DJ vibe of sophistication and exquisite style in the heart of East Downtown Dearborn in City Hall Park.
Grab a pair of headphones and get ready to enjoy a truly unique music experience with some of the area’s hottest DJs spinning a silent concert just for you.
Join us on select Fridays in City Hall Park. The next event is Friday, August 27th with Terrence Parker, Rebecca Goldberg, & Sxxy Sauce. Click the link below to see the full season and more information.
All shows are hosted from 6 – 10 p.m. Bring your own chairs, blankets, snacks and non-alcoholic beverages, there will not be any onsite refreshments.
Only 100 pairs of headphones are available for each event, so be sure to register to ensure you get a pair.
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THE DEARBORN FARMERS & ARTISANS MARKET IN WAGNER PARK EVERY FRIDAY!
A seasonal favorite, the Dearborn Farmers & Artisans Market continues to operate every Friday** through September, from 2-7 p.m. at Wagner Park (located on West Village Drive between Monroe and Mason Streets.)
Carefully selected vendors sell only seasonal, local, Michigan-produced farm products and goods, and feature a wide variety, including fresh flowers & produce, artisan baked goods, cheeses and meats, soaps, woodworking, pottery, and much more, including entertainment provided by local musicians.
Come check out this weekly event in the heart of Dearborn for a fun-filled day, and support our local farms and businesses!
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YOGA AT THE MARKET!
Bring your yoga mat to the Dearborn Farmers & Artisans Market and enjoy an all levels, socially distant yoga class taught by Inner Sage teachers and recent 200hr graduates. To guarantee a spot, pre-registration is encouraged.
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Sign up below! Class is always free to attend, and will be held every Friday at 4:30 p.m. in Wagner Park. (Weather permitting, follow our Facebook Page to get up to date information!)
Come for the yoga, stay for the shopping!
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A FAMILY-FRIENDLY FAVORITE: MOVIES IN THE PARK!
Kids and adults of all ages are welcome to enjoy Downtown Dearborn’s free Summer Movie Series located at Wagner Park and City Hall Park on select Fridays through September.
Bring your lawn chairs and settle in for a fun night. Movies begin after dusk, with the movie to start as soon as the night sky allows (approximately 8:30 p.m.).
Due to the recent construction in the park which rendered the ground very soft, the location of the movie will be at the corner of Michigan and Schaefer near the City Hall Stairs. (This area is mostly concrete so for this reason we do not recommend bringing blankets).
REMAINING MOVIES IN THE PARK DATES:
Friday, August 13 – Dolittle - WAGNER PARK
Friday, September 3 – My Spy - CITY HALL PARK
Sponsored by the East & West Dearborn Downtown Development Authorities.
**Subject to weather. Check the Facebook page for up-to-date information.
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GET AROUND DEARBORN WITH SMART FLEX!
SMART Flex works like a shuttle that comes when you want, where you want, within Dearborn. The service has multiple vehicles in the fleet, including a wheelchair accessible van. Hours of service are from 6am - 11pm, 7 days a week, and prices range $2-8 based on how far you’re traveling.
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To access this service, download the SMART Flex app, create an account, and request a ride! It's that simple. Click the button below for the How-To flyer to get started!
SMART also provides FAST Bus service along Michigan throughout Dearborn with several convenient stops in Downtown Dearborn! To learn more about all of SMART's Mobility offerings click the link below!
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