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Register for SterlingFAST
People can now register for the July 29 SterlingFAST 5K event, which begins and ends at Dodge Park, 40620 Utica Road. The family fun run starts at 9 a.m. Runners will first go to the park’s Farmers Market Pavilion before racing. Awards will go to top runners among men, women and age brackets.
Race registration costs vary depending on the length of time until race day, though it’s $25 until July 18. Those who register by July 17 also get a shirt, though shirts may be available in limited numbers to people who register later. Partial race proceeds will benefit the Daryl Brown Memorial Scholarship Fund.
Register or learn more, including how to pick up a race packet, by visiting www.sterlingfest.info or by calling (586) 446-2470.
City to host Treasure Hunters Market May 6
Vendors plan to sell garage sale items at the Treasure Hunters Market at Dodge Park, 40260 Utica Road, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. May 6. Visitors may also buy concessions on-site. Find out more by visiting www.myshpr.net or by calling (586) 446-2700.
Peters promotes fire grant legislation
U.S. Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, visited Sterling Heights Fire Station 5 April 17 to promote legislation that he said would continue federal grant programs that benefit local fire departments. Such grant programs include the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response grant and the Assistance to Firefighters grant.
According to Peters, those programs are set to eventually expire, hence the need for the legislation, also known as the Fire Grants and Safety Act.
Peters’ office said the Sterling Heights Fire Department has benefited from federal grants, getting over $2.7 million since 2018. The department has used that money to hire employees, buy gear, pay for vehicle upgrades and more, it said.
Learn more about Peters by visiting www.peters.senate.gov.
City to host SHINE neighborhood cleanup
Sterling Heights will have its spring SHINE neighborhood cleanup day May 6. Volunteers will rendezvous at First Church of Sterling Heights, 39400 Dequindre Road, at 9:30 a.m. Learn how to get involved by visiting www.sterling-heights.net or by calling (586) 446-2470.
City to conduct street sweeping
The Department of Public Works plans to sweep city streets starting in late April or early May. It will start with major roads and then do neighborhood streets. City officials hope to make the rounds four times or until the season wraps up at the end of November or the beginning of December.
Find out more about the DPW by calling (586) 446-2440.
