Friday, December 9, 2016

Reminder About Snow Emergency Rules

Department of Public Information  - Katie Hetrick

Snow is predicted to be piling up this weekend.
Dearborn residents are reminded that by law, parked vehicles must be removed from the roads when the City declares a snow emergency.

Parked vehicles on the street will get an $80 ticket.

Snow emergencies are generally declared when three inches of snow or more is predicted within a short period of time, or when other weather conditions will make the roads hazardous.
Sometimes a snow emergency is declared ahead of a snow storm, to give residents plenty of warning to move their parked vehicles so they won’t get ticketed.
Even if a snow emergency is not declared, residents can help the City plow or salt the roads faster and more effectively by moving parked vehicles off the street whenever ice or significant snowfall is expected.

Outdoor early warning sirens will signal the beginning of a snow emergency and the requirement that residents move their parked vehicles off the street.

Residents can also check to see if a snow emergency is in effect via the City website www.cityofdearborn.org, the city Facebook and Twitter pages, CDTV, or the snow emergency hotline at 313-943-2444.

Driveway aprons will be covered with snow from street plowing operations. It is an inconvenience, but necessary so that roads can remain safe for drivers. Do NOT put snow back into the cleared street.

Monday, December 5, 2016

Dearborn Special Needs 911 Registry

The Dearborn Special Needs 911 Registry is used to help the Dearborn Police Department in identifying and assisting residents with disabilities and their families.

Have a disability? Senior citizen living at home alone? Have special needs that first responders should know about?
Sign up for the Dearborn Special Needs 911 Registry.


Sign Up Here:

Dearborn Special Needs 911 Registry

Friday, December 2, 2016

SODA Gift Membership

Give your neighbor the gift of a 1 year membership in SODA!

What they'll receive:
● 1 Year Membership in SODA
● Voting Rights at SODA Meetings
● Monthly Newsletters
● 4" SODA logo window decal
● Invites to special member only events
● Email updates

Great for seniors on a fixed income that would like to join, but can't afford it.
Great for that neighbor you talk to everyday that would enjoy becoming more active in the community.

Thanks for supporting our community!

Dues: $15.00* per year for per Household

All Dearborn residents that live within the defined association boundaries may join as a Regular Member. Dearborn residents that do not have an active association in their neighborhood, outside of our defined boundaries, are welcome to join as a Regular Member and may vote and serve on committees but cannot serve as an officer. All other interested parties may join as an Associate Member.
At the end of the one year membership, renewal membership dues are payable on the first day of the anniversary month.


 * An $0.80 convenience fee is added to all online dues payments to cover transaction costs.

Monday, November 28, 2016

Burgers & SODA

Burgers & SODA

January 10th 2017
5:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Falls Sports Lounge
19335 Carlysle St
Dearborn, Michigan 48124

Support local business and support SODA!

Come out and try the Voted #1 Burger in town at Falls Sports Lounge, hang out with SODA, and support both!

Hamburger with fries $10
Cheeseburger with fries $10
Kids Chicken Tenders with fries $5
Cash bar for drinks

Raffles and 50/50

A portion of sales goes to support SODA community activities.



Town Hall Meeting w/ Chief Ronald Haddad

Town Hall Meeting with Chief Ronald Haddad

Wed. November 30th 2016
7:00 pm 
St. Kateri - Main Hall
16101 Rotunda Dr.
Dearborn, MI 48120

Everyone Is Welcome To Attend
  • Current Crime Statistics
  • Serial Crime Patterns
  • Dispatch Consolidation
  • Critical Issues Facing Our Community
  • How To Keep Neighborhood Safe
  • Crime Prevention Measures That Work
  • Open Discussion

SODA Logo Stickers

Show your neighborhood pride!

All SODA members receive a clear 4" SODA logo sticker to proudly display in your front door or window.

Additionally, if you win the Summer, Halloween, or Holiday decoration awards, or a future special award, you will receive a 1-1/2" award (soda bubble) sticker to add to your logo.

Additional logo stickers are available for purchase.

Thanks for making our Neighborhood Pop!


Monday, November 7, 2016

Give Back Night @ OTB

SODA Fundraiser @ On The Border, November 7th

Bring a copy of the flyer and 20% of your purchase will be donated to the Southwestern Outer Drive Neighborhood Association.

Donations will be used to help offset the cost of our events like Movie Night in The Park and Track or Treat.


On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina
3310 Fairlane Dr., Allen Park, MI 48101

Download and Print the flyer:

OTB Gives Back SODA Flyer

Sunday, October 30, 2016

3rd Annual SODA Track or Treat

Sunday, October 30, 2016
5:00 pm
3rd Annual SODA
TRACK or TREAT
Penn-Vassar Park

A fun evening in the park for the whole family.
Kids "trick or treat" around the track at Penn-Vassar park and collect candy from decorated treat stations.

Prizes Best Candy Station

You do not have to be a SODA member to have a treat station or volunteer.
If you are interested in having a treat station, donating, or volunteering for this event; email Sarah Ford
sford@vividclean.com


Printable Flyer


Highlights from Track or Treat 2015

Monday, October 24, 2016

Loose Leaf Collection 2016 *VIDEO*

Loose leaf collection begins this week.
Week of Oct. 24

Put your leaves in paper yard waste bags or proper containers for curbside pickup every week.

Collection of leaves that are raked into the street is scheduled to begin the week of Oct. 24 and end the week of Nov. 28, with the last pick up on Friday, Dec. 2. Weather conditions may alter that timeline.

Leaves raked into the street are not picked up every week.

Crews aim for two pickups during the season in every neighborhood.

Leaves in the street will be picked up on non-recycling weeks, starting on Oct. 24 in “B” districts.

Thursday, October 13, 2016

October SODA Meeting

October SODA Meeting
Thursday October 13th @ 7:00pm
in the auditorium at Whitmore-Bolles Elementary
21501 Whitmore St, Dearborn, MI 48124

Special Guest
Teddy Shaskos
City Aquatics Supervisor

Win Prizes At The Meeting
Member Raffle - Free for any paid Regular Members in attendance.
Attendance Raffle - Free for ANYONE in attendance.
50/50 Raffle

The only requirement for winning is attending the association meeting. For the Member Raffle we pull names from the entire member list until we pull the name of a paid regular member in attendance. For the Attendance Raffle we draw names of anyone that signed in when attending the meeting. You must be present to win.

*All prizes are donated by our supporters and business advertisers.

Saturday, October 8, 2016

Yes, Sally, there is a Great Pumpkin!

Yes, Sally, there is a Great Pumpkin!
But don't miss out on Trick-or-Treating!

Track-or-Treat has become a huge success with last year attracting over 500 people. But Track-or-Treat is just and extra fun event to get the neighborhood and families out together.

Trick-or-Treating is definitely happening on Halloween!


A couple things to note about Oct. 31st Halloween Trick-or-Treaters:
  • Trick-or-Treaking Time: 5:30pm - 8:00pm or until your candy runs out
  • Turn ON your porch light to let the kids know you have candy
  • Turn OFF your porch light when you'tr done, otherwise you'll have knocking well past 8:00pm
  • Later in the evening (or even earlier) you may see a car load of kids come around. It's OK. Not every neighborhood does Trick-or-Treating, and/or not every neighborhood is a place where kids can feel safe. Be happy that these families are out enjoying Halloween together, and take pride in the fact that our neighborhood is a safe place for them to enjoy it.
  • The group of almost adult, half costumed, pillow case carrying teens; they know their childhood is almost over, don't make them feel worse for it. Give them a piece of candy with a smile. They will all to soon be an adult, let them have some fun while they still can.
Smartasset.com recently ranked the City of Dearborn 8th in the entire nation for the Best Places To Trick-Or-Treat. While some of that ranking was due to "Hallowe'en in Greenfield Village", it should not be overlooked that it's also due to the many houses that give out candy, the short distances kids have to travel, and community safety.



Also the Dearborn Police have put together a list of Halloween Safety Tips:
  1. Parents should help their children pick out a costume that will be safe. The costumes should be fire resistant, masks should have eyeholes large enough to allow for good peripheral vision and the costume should allow free movement.
  2. If your child will be carrying a prop such as a pitchfork or sword make sure the tips are flexible enough to not cause injury if fallen on. Of course, never carry real weapons of any kind.
  3. If you set jack-o-lanterns on your porch with candles in them, make sure that they are far enough out of the way so that children’s costumes will not accidentally be set on fire. Better yet, use battery operated pumpkin lights.
  4. Make sure you know the route your children will be taking for trick or treating, if you are not going with them.
  5. The best bet is to make sure that an adult is going with the children during trick or treating. If you cannot go with your child see if another parent or a teenage sibling can.
  6. Children should stay together as a group if going trick or treating without an adult.
  7. Make sure your child carries a flashlight, glow stick or has reflective tape on their costume to make them more visible to cars. Tell your children to only cross streets at cross walks.
  8. Instruct your children never to go into the home of a stranger or get into their car.
  9. Make sure you set a time for your children to be home and stress the importance for them to be home at that time. Finally, instruct your children not to eat any treats until they bring them home to be examined by you.
Halloween is one of my personal favorites, and as my birthday is only 4 days before Halloween it has always felt like an extended birthday party. Although I may not dress up and go out tricking for treats anymore, I still enjoy taking my own kids around on the 31st and decorating our home for the fun frightful night. More and more residents in the neighborhood are decorating their houses for Halloween, and SODA will be announcing decoration awards at our November 10th General Meeting for the best Halloween decorations.

From myself and the rest of the SODA board,
have a safe and fun time Trick-or-Treating!
Happy Halloween!!

Timothy S. Harrison
SODA President

Tuesday, October 4, 2016

SODA on City of Dearborn Calendar

SODA meetings and events can now be found on the City of Dearborn Calendar!

http://www.cityofdearborn.org/news-and-events/city-calendar

Monday, October 3, 2016

Healthy Dearborn Walk n' Roll - Oxford Park

Ok SODA Walkers and Rollers, one more try in our neighborhood. The weather looks like it will be perfect!

Oxford Park
Wed. Oct. 5th
Meet 5:45 pm - Roll/Walk 6:00 pm.

Please note the earlier start time due to it getting dark sooner.

https://www.facebook.com/events/345793722427684/

Friday, September 9, 2016

2nd Annual SODA Movie Night in The Park

From the creators of Big Hero 6 & Frozen
SODA is proud to present Disney's

Zootopia 


2nd Annual
SODA Movie Night in The Park
When: September 24th   (Oct. 1st rain alternate)
Time: 7:30 pm
Where: Penn-Vassar Park
What To Bring: Chairs & Snacks
Cost: FREE

Redeemer Community Church will be offering FREE popcorn and refreshments.

Come out for this family friendly event!
Enjoy a movie under the stars with your neighbors.

Due to the cost of the movie viewing licence any donations to help offset that cost are greatly appreciated! If you would like to donate to support more community events like this one, please Contact Us.


Thursday, September 8, 2016

September SODA Meeting

September SODA Meeting
Thursday September 8th @ 7:00pm
in the auditorium at Whitmore-Bolles Elementary
21501 Whitmore St, Dearborn, MI 48124

Special Guest
Tracy Besek
Healthy Dearborn Walk n' Roll, #BikeDearborn, Dearborn resident

Win Prizes At The Meeting
Member Raffle - Free for any paid Regular Members in attendance.
Attendance Raffle - Free for ANYONE in attendance.
50/50 Raffle

The only requirement for winning is attending the association meeting. For the Member Raffle we pull names from the entire member list until we pull the name of a paid regular member in attendance. For the Attendance Raffle we draw names of anyone that signed in when attending the meeting. You must be present to win.

*All prizes are donated by our supporters and business advertisers.

Monday, August 29, 2016

Ford Motor Company's Dearborn Campus Transformation Community Forum

Ford Motor Company's Dearborn Campus Transformation Community Forum.
TONIGHT, Aug 29th 5:00pm at Whitmore-Bolles Elementary.
This meeting is being put on by Ford Land.

Wednesday, August 24, 2016

Healthy Dearborn Walk & Roll - 8/24/16

RAINED OUT

Join us next week at City Hall Park.

**REMINDER**
#HealthyDearborn Walk & Roll tonight at Summer-Stephens Park.
6:30 pm meet, 7:00 pm roll/walk

Next week City Hall Park.

Wednesday, August 17, 2016

Healthy Dearborn Walk & Roll - 8/17/16

**REMINDER**
#HealthyDearborn Walk & Roll tonight at Freda-Blesser Park on the Northeast side.
6:30 pm meet, 7:00 pm roll/walk
https://goo.gl/maps/i8M8ZSiC3ym

Next week Summer-Stephens Park.

Tuesday, August 16, 2016

August Summer 3rd Saturdays

This Saturday is the last Summer 3rd Saturday meetup at Penn-Vassar Park!

12:00 pm (Noon)

Bring a lunch to the park and visit with your neighbors.
Lemonade provided.

SODA does not have general meetings during the summer months. Come out and visit in the park.

Friday, August 12, 2016

SODA Meetings 2016 - 2017

Here are the dates for up coming
SODA General Meetings through 2017.

September 8th 2016 -  7:00 pm
October 13th 2016  -  7:00 pm
November 10th 2016  -  7:00 pm
December 8th 2016  -  6:30 pm, Annual Potluck Dinner
January 12th 2017  -  7:00 pm
February 9th 2017  - 7:00 pm, Annual Meeting - Elections
March 16th 2017  -  7:00 pm
April 13th 2017  - 7:00 pm
May 11th 2017  -  7:00 pm

General Meeting @ 7:00pm
in the auditorium at Whitmore-Bolles Elementary
21501 Whitmore St, Dearborn, MI 48124

Win Prizes At The Meeting:
- Member Raffle for any paid regular members in attendance.
- Attendance Raffle for ANYONE in attendance.
- 50/50 Raffle

The only requirement for winning is attending the association meeting. For the Member Raffle we pull names from the entire member list until we pull the name of a paid regular member in attendance. For the Attendance Raffle we draw names of anyone that signed in when attending the meeting. You must be present to win.

*All prizes are donated by our supporters and business advertisers.

Wednesday, August 3, 2016

Healthy Dearborn Bike Events

Today's Healthy Dearborn Walk 'n Roll, Aug 3rd, is on the East side at Argyle-Williamson Park in the Eastborn Neighborhood. Meet at 6:30, ride at 7:00 pm. I'll be there with my family.

Also this Saturday, Aug 6, as part of Homecoming there is a Healthy Dearborn Family Bike Ride starting at Ford Field. Meet at 9:00, ride at 10:00 am. See the City of Dearborn website for details and required release waiver form.
http://www.cityofdearborn.org/community/healthydearborn

Next week's Healthy Dearborn Walk 'n Roll will be in the SODA area at Shemansky Park.

Timothy S. Harrison
SODA President

Monday, August 1, 2016

Anyone up for a SODA Meetup at Homecoming this weekend?

Thursday, July 21, 2016

Healthy Dearborn Walk & Roll

As some of you may know, I've been representing SODA as a member of the Healthy Dearborn Coalition. Healthy Dearborn is diverse group of organizations and volunteers, and is sponsored by Beaumont Health and supported by the City of Dearborn. Healthy Dearborn's goal is promote a healthier Dearborn.

In support of that goal the Healthy Dearborn Walk & Roll was created by Dearborn resident and coalition member Tracy Besek.

Each week they meet Wednesday evening at a different park around the city. Tracy plans out a 5-6 mile route that bikers take around that neighborhood which begins and ends at that week's park.  Walkers are also encouraged to participate by walking the park's track and around the neighborhood in a group.

This week, which was their eighth meeting already this summer, took place on Dearborn's Southeast side at Lapeer Park. Touring around the neighborhood, and a loop around Patton Park in Detroit as well, the 5-1/2 mile route took a leisurely pace which was easily done by young and old.

It was a great time! It was so much fun that my family plans on attending next week's ride which will take place on Dearborn's West side at Oak Park in the Golfview Oaks Neighborhood.

Here is a some information about the Healthy Dearborn Walk & Roll events:
Do you like to bike or do you like to walk while enjoying Dearborn, MI neighborhoods and parks, then this is the group for you! Join our weekly group rides/walks in and around Dearborn. We meet every Wednesday at 6:30 pm to Walk and Roll at 7:00 pm. Every week we meet at a different park so keep an eye on our group page for details.

This group is independent of the City of Dearborn. You are responsible for your own well being while participating in a roll or stroll. 

**All kids should be accompanied by an adult.

*Rollers: Be sure to do regular maintenance checks on your bikes, pump your tires, bring along an extra tube, lights, and water. Helmets are STRONGLY recommended. Routes will be approximately 5-6 miles long.

*Walkers: Bring your best walking shoes and water. Routes will be approx 1-1.5 miles long.

No walker or roller left behind! We are a no drop group that will ride/walk at a pace comfortable for all in attendance. We encourage all ages and skill levels to join us!
For more information about the Healthy Dearborn Walk & Roll visit their Facebook Page.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1039015682859026/

Timothy S. Harrison
SODA President

Saturday, June 18, 2016

Summer 3rd Saturdays

Thanks everyone that came out for our first Summer 3rd Saturdays meetup. It was a beautiful day to hangout in the park and visit with some our neighbors.

Thank you to Jay for bringing watermelon
Thank you to Michele for getting Tim Hortons the Michigan Ave. (by the train station) to donate Timbits.

Our next one is July 16th
Noon at Penn-Vassar Park

Wednesday, June 8, 2016

2nd Annual SODA Movie Night in The Park

SAVE THE DATE!!!

From the creators of Big Hero 6 & Frozen
SODA is proud to present Disney's

Zootopia 


2nd Annual
SODA Movie Night in The Park
When: September 24th
Time: 7:30 pm
Where: Penn-Vassar Park
What To Bring: Chairs & Snacks
Cost: FREE


Come out for this family friendly event!
Enjoy a movie under the stars with your neighbors.

Thursday, May 26, 2016

Penn-Vassar Park & Play Meet Up

For those interested in an evening park meet up we will start with Monday the 6th of June around 6:00 pm or so. Bring a folding chair or whatever to Penn-Vassar Park to hang this time and we can expand to other times as well!

When: June 6th - 6:00 pm
Where: Penn-Vassar Park
Who: Kids, Parents, Everyone


Thank you to SODA Member Britt Smart for organizing this event!

Tuesday, May 24, 2016

Healthy Dearborn Walk & Roll

Under the leadership of cycling enthusiast and Healthy Dearborn coalition member Tracy Besek, with help from Dave Norwood and Mohamed Ayoub from the City, we are excited to announce the new weekly Healthy Dearborn Walk & Roll!

On Wednesday of each week, Healthy Dearborn will lead a family friendly, community walk and bike ride.  They will meet at a different park each week at 6:00 p.m., alternating each week between east and west side parks.  Rides and walks leave the park at 7:00 p.m.

The first one is June 1st at Levagood Park.
The second one is planned for June 8th at Ford Woods park.

They plan to do this through October 12th.  Route maps will be available at the park meet-up site. See the flyer below and the Healthy Dearborn Walk & Roll Facebook group for more details

Healthy Dearborn is a robust coalition of more than 200 community residents, businesses, employees, elected and civic leaders. Find out more about Healthy Dearborn on the City of Dearborn website.
 http://www.cityofdearborn.org/community/healthydearborn


Monday, May 23, 2016

SODA 20th Anniversary Dinner

Thanks everyone what come to the SODA 20th Anniversary Dinner on May 12th.
We had over 40 people for dinner as well as a few more for the program afterward.

We gave out recognition awards to many of the members in attendance for all their efforts in supporting SODA.

A special Thank You to George Darany & Gary Woronchak for their support of our community and recognition of SODA's efforts!

The Tin Can raffle had more prizes and surprises that anyone could imagine. Thank you to Tammy Rayburn for getting all the great donations.

Thank You to all the people and businesses that donated items to the Tin Can raffle!!
· Beauty Market                           · Soma Therapy Massage
· Paint and Pour                           · Dearborn Music
· Peggy Strachan                          · Studtz Hardware
· Dan Featherston                        · Windy Weber & Karl Hultgren
· Carol Lowe                                  · Famous Burgers
· Stadium Hot Dogs                      · Salon West
· Regan and Sarah Ford               · Mary Osterwind
· Bailey's Bar and Grill                 · Brera Pizza
· Painting with a Twist                 · Lue Thai CafĂ©
· Gigi Nails                                     · Zaza’s Restaurant
· Stormy Records                          · Nathan & Michelle Leonard
· Adam and Eve                            · Fast Stop
· Kelly Featherston                       · Kurt Krug
· On the Border                            · Michele Featherston
· Sylvia Hall                                   · Brenda Bachert
· Michelle Rebecca                      · Yogurt Town
· Lolly by Golly
· Nick Lopez, Weapons 4 Weight Loss - Bootcamp & Personal Training
· BP Gas Station - Monroe and Outer Drive
· Shell Gas Station - Monroe and Outer Drive

Thank You to Fisher's Flowers for donating the table center pieces