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.

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.

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.

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

February S.O.D.A. Meeting

February S.O.D.A. Meeting
Thursday Feb 18th @ 7:00pm
in the auditorium at Whitmore-Bolles Elementary
21501 Whitmore St, Dearborn, MI 48124

2016 Elections
Election vote will be held after the close of the regular meeting and is open to all paid S.O.D.A. members who are current with their yearly dues.

*Update*
Changes to the association Bylaws will also be voted on NEXT MONTH. In order to give time for members to review the changes. This vote has been postponed till the March meeting. An electronic copy of the proposed Bylaws changes has been emailed to all current members. If you did not receive an email please submit at Contact Us request.

Special Guest:
Michael T. Sareini
City of Dearborn Councilmember

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.

Facebook Event - February Meeting

City Hall Artspace Lofts Tours

Two tours at City Hall Artspace Lofts are available for Dearborn residents that would like the see the remodeled lofts at the old City Hall.


- January 20th - 7:00 pm
- February 1st - 7:00 pm

The lofts are in the former Dearborn City Hall at 13615 Michigan Ave. 

This event is arranged by the Dearborn Federation of Neighborhood Associations (DFNA).  For more information on this event please contact the DFNA.

S.O.D.A. POP Trivia Team Returns

The S.O.D.A. POP Trivia Team returns to it's regular schedule this Thursday January 14th @ 9:00 pm

Bailey's Dearborn
22091 Michigan Ave (@ Mason)

S.O.D.A. POP plays on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of each month.

S.O.D.A. POP Trivia Team Information

Contact Criss Tolliver for more information and to RSVP
crissandsteve@hotmail.com
(313) 304-2648

Yes, Sally, there is a Great Pumpkin!

Yes, Sally, there is a Great Pumpkin! But don't miss out on Trick-or-Treating!
We've gotten a couple questions to the Contact Us form here on sodadearborn.com from new residents in the area asking if there will be trick-or-treating in the neighborhood or if the Track-or-Treat event was the only thing. This year's Track-or-Treat event was a huge success and possibly the largest event to ever have been done at Penn-Vassar Park with 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!

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 Halloween Nights at 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.
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 ticking 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 S.O.D.A. will be announcing awards next week at our November 5th meeting for the best Halloween decorations.

A couple things to note about 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 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.

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.

From myself and the rest of the S.O.D.A. board,
have a safe and fun time Trick-or-Treating!
Happy Halloween!!

Timothy S. Harrison
S.O.D.A. Vice President

Healthy Dearborn Family Bike Ride

Healthy Dearborn
Family Bike Ride

10:00 am 
Sunday, October 18th 2015
Cost: FREE

Ford Community & Performing Arts Center
15801 Michigan Ave., Dearborn, MI

Registration begins at 9:30 am

The ride starts at 10:00 am at the Ford Community & Performing Arts Center, taking off from King Boring Field onto Greenfield Rd.  From there riders will follow a designated 6.5 mile route through the center of the city and end back the Ford Community & Performing Arts Center.

The ride will be family friendly, and will be police assisted. Riders of all ages and abilities are welcome. Before biking, participants will be asked to sign a liability waiver, available at the event or online.

Click here to download the waiver

Those who wish to participate in the event without going on the guided bike ride are invited to check out The Center free of charge on Oct. 18 from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. Minors must be accompanied by a responsible adult for this family event.

Families with young children and other cyclists who don’t want to ride on the road are welcome to pedal the outdoor paved path that surrounds The Center.

Healthy snacks, water, and materials with safe bicycling tips and rules will also be available.

Call 313-943-2285 for more information.

This event is presented by:

• City of Dearborn
• Beaumont Health

Busy Week In Dearborn

It's going to be a busy week!
Remember to mark for calendars for these items.

Monday 7th:
* Labor Day
Enjoy a day of fun and rest.
(Thank you to all that have to
work today and for all you do)

Tuesday 8th:
* First Day of School for Dearborn Public Schools

Wednesday 9th: 
* Public Hearing for 5-Year Master Plan
7:00 p.m.  -  Ford Community & Performing Arts Center

Thursday 10th:
* September S.O.D.A. Meeting & Neighborhood Watch
7:00pm in the auditorium at Whitmore-Bolles Elementary

* S.O.D.A. POP Trivia
9:00 pm  -  Bailey's Dearborn

Friday 11th:
* Farmers & Artisans Market
9:00am - 2:00pm -  Behind the Bryant Library

Party At The Museum 2015

Support the preservation of Dearborn history and our friends at the Dearborn Historical Museum at this fun event!  The event has been a smashing success for the museum for the last two years.


Friday, September 25, 2015
5:00 -11:00 p.m.


McFadden-Ross House Grounds
915 Brady Street, Dearborn, 48124

Tickets: $10

Includes a souvenir glass mug, live entertainment and one free mug of beer, wine cooler, or root beer.
Free parking at the museum and Ford Field (free shuttle service).
Tickets available at the Museum Office, online at  www.thedhm.com, and at the door.

All proceeds will benefit the Dearborn Historical Museum educational programs.

For more information:
Call (313) 565-3000
http://thedhm.com/party-at-the-museum/

Four craft beers, a Canadian, and a domestic, flavored wine coolers, and root beer.

Sponsored by the Museum Guild of Dearborn