News, Events & Activities
American Cancer Society's Relay for Life Kickoff is February 9The American Cancer Society's 2012 Dearborn Heights Relay for Life will officially get underway February 9 with a kickoff rally to launch the annual fundraising effort.Click here for more information.
Downriver Community Conference Announces 2012 Energy Assistance Guidelines
The Downriver Community Conference has released its requirements for its 2012 Energey Assistance program. Residents experiencing difficulties paying their utility bills are encouraged to look into this program as a possible source of financial relief.
Click here for more information.
Residents Reminded to "Run Their Water" After Water Main BreaksThe City of Dearborn Heights has experienced a number of water main breaks over the past several weeks. In many cases, small amounts of rust coloration are released into the wter supply as the repairs are being made. If you experience this discoloration in your water, you should simply run it for a short period (10-15 minutes) until the discoloration dissipates and your water appears clear again.Although not harmful if consumed, laundering white or light-colored fabrics in discolored water could result in rust-colored stains.
Questions on Displaying the American Flag?
Many Dearborn Heights residents (and businesses) display the American Flag outside their homes and places of business - particularly during patriotic holidays. However, proper protocol when displaying and caring for the flag is a year-round responsibility. In response to numerous questions we have received on flag etiquitte, we have included a link to the National Flag Foundation.Click here to access the National Flag Foundation websiteThinking about building a rain garden?Click here for some helpful information and tips.
AT & T UVERSE Members Have Access to Heights Government ChannelIf you are an AT & T UVERSE (cable) subscriber, you now have access to the City of Dearborn Heights' local government channel. This channel carries the City Council meetings, as well as other programming of local interest. To view this channel, simply tune to channel 99, and scroll down to the "Dearborn Heights" channel.
Assistance for Homeowners Facing Foreclosure
The State of Michigan recently announced the availability of funding to assist
individuals experiencing problems meeting their mortgage payments due to
unemployment, medical emergencies, etc. For more information, contact
SEMCOG Community & Economic Development Planner Kevin Vettraino
at (313) 324-3357, or Click here for more information
Calendar of EventsFor a list of current events, please refer to the calendar.
Parks & Recreation Programs and Events
For a list of current events and activities, please click here.
2012 Holiday Trash Schedule
Click here for the 2012 Holiday Trash Schedule