This morning was the October Healthy Dearborn Coalition meeting.

It was held at the ACCESS Hope House and the Coalition is broadening it’s focus to include mental health.

It was a pleasure to visit with Gabe and his mother today at DHS conferences:

Today (October 14) was this year’s Big Read Launch.

We’ve been lucky enough to make this an annual tradition in the City of Dearborn due to being awarded the grants which fund the program.

This year’s book is “Lab Girl”

Today’s program was a wonderful kick-off with representatives from the City and U of M – Dearborn where the event was held today (Environmental Interpretive Center).

Proud to be Vice-Chair of the Library Commission!

Today was the annual Cipriano Cross Country Meet.

Even though the weather was inclement 850 student runners across grades 4-8 participated.

Additionally, there was a huge turn-out of parents, community members and district personnel present in support of the runners!

It was a huge honor to hand out the medals to the students who finished 1-10 in their respective categories!

MBCC students having a fantastic in our Special Needs Adapted PE Swimming Program at the Wayne HYPE:

Today was the first ever Open Streets Dearborn which is an initiative of the Healthy Dearborn Coalition.

The Streets were closed down to car traffic and Community members could be seen having fun in a variety of different ways and the event was supported by multiple community partners running different attractions.

What a great time!

Students Against Substance Abuse (SASA) at Dearborn High School are gearing up for their latest campaign –

“Stay Drug Free” Red Ribbon Week

October 23-31

Today was the annual Dearborn Exchange Club golf outing.

It was an honor to play in the event with Dr. Maleyko representing Dearborn Public Schools.

It was a fantastic turnout of community supporters and we were fortunate and honored to win this awesome event!

Thanks to the Exchange Club for all they do for Dearborn!

Yesterday evening was the annual Dearborn Goodfellows “Smoke on the Grill” at Ford Field Park.

Per usual there was a fantastic community turn-out and it was great to see everyone having a fun time together on a beautiful Fall evening.

Students at Edsel Ford pictured developing their skills in the Soccer Unit:

Trying to score of the defended goal outside and during modified games:

Scoring on the goal keeper (indoor):

Instep Kick:

Passing:

Indoor soccer: