“Dearborn Aglow” holiday home decoration judging takes place December 13-15

A holiday tradition returns to Dearborn when judging takes place for the 44th annual “Dearborn Aglow” holiday home decoration awards. Judging will take place nightly from 6-10 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 13, Sunday, Dec. 14, and Monday, Dec. 15.

Members of the City Beautiful Commission will travel throughout the city’s neighborhoods during the unique three-day event, searching for the most impressive home holiday light and decoration displays. Homeowners are urged to turn their light displays on during the Dec. 13-15 judging period.

Want to alert the City Beautiful Commission of a home that you think they should specifically check out for Dearborn Aglow? Make nominations by phone until 5 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 11, by calling 313.943.2415.

Each City Beautiful Commission member will choose finalists from his or her assigned sector of the city. Finalists will be honored during a special ceremony at Dearborn City Hall in 2009.

Helping those in need…

LATHRUP VILLAGE — The Arab and Chaldean Council will be collecting new or gently-used coats, clothes, toys, and donations for the less fortunate in metro-Detroit during its annual drive throughout the holiday season.

Each year, ACC distributes coats and basic needs items through its community outreach offices. There is a great need for the community’s support and ACC welcomes even the smallest donations to help those in this time of great need. The generosity and support of the community make a real difference in the lives of the families ACC serves each year, especially with winter weather here, continuing into December and beyond.

Donations can be made payable to: ACC, Attn: Holiday Donations, 28551 Southfield Road, Lathrup Village, MI 48076. For additional information please contact the ACC at (248) 559-1990.

Kettering University scholarship available online

Applications are now available online for the Russell J. Ebeid ’62 ACCESS Scholarship for Arab American Students at Kettering University (Flint, MI) for the 2009/10 school year. Mr. Ebeid established the scholarship program in partnership with ACCESS and the Arab American National Museum.

The scholarships are valued at $5,000 per year and are renewable for students meeting the University’s satisfactory academic progress standards for scholarships. The purpose of the scholarship is to support Arab American students who are interested in scholarship, cooperative education and service. The scholarship, combined with co-op wages and other financial support, will allow its recipients to gain from the same kind of experiences Mr. Ebeid had as a student at Kettering University.

To apply, visit www.accesscommunity.org to download the scholarship packet and application information. The deadline for submitting an application is March 1, 2009. All scholarship applications should be submitted to ACCESS. The scholarship recipient will be announced in May, 2009.

Public Service Days week December 15-19, 2008

Dearborn residents are reminded that the week of Dec. 15-19 is a Public Service Days week in Dearborn. Be sure to remove parked vehicles from the street from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. on your trash pickup day/Public Service Day. Failure to do so could result in your receiving a ticket.

Public Service Days occur the first full week of the month and the third full week of the month. The first full week has the first Monday of the month; the third full week is two weeks later.

For more about Public Service Days, including a complete schedule, visit www.cityofdearborn.org or call 943.2886.

Detroit mayoral candidate meets with Arab Americans

Local community leaders discuss the issues with Hendrix.

Detroit mayoral candidate Freman Hendrix visited the Lebanese American Heritage Club in Dearborn on Tuesday to raise funds and to answer questions on problems facing Detroit business owners. Hendrix is one of several candidates vying to replace disgraced former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick.