Sterling Heights Sentry | Published June 27, 2023
Kids camp to teach cheerleading
The Sterling Heights Community Center’s Dance Studio 3, 40250 Dodge Park Road, will host a Cheer Camp 10 a.m.-noon July 17-20. The camp will teach kids ages 5-10 various cheerleading techniques and let them briefly perform on the final day.
Admission costs $65 per resident or $84 per nonresident. Register by 3 p.m. July 14 by visiting registration.sterling-heights.net. Learn more by calling (586) 446-2700.
Learn about Lincoln
An actor and reenactor who portrays Abraham Lincoln will perform and expound on the 16th U.S. president’s life at the Sterling Heights Senior Center, 40200 Utica Road, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. June 28. Professional Lincoln presenter Kevin Wood will play the role of the historical figure.
Admission costs $3 per resident or $5 per nonresident. Register by visiting bit.ly/3Pn1rZC. Learn more by calling the Senior Center at (586) 446-2750. Find out more about Wood’s program by visiting www.mrlincoln.com.
City to close for Independence Day
Several municipal buildings will shut down July 4 for Independence Day. Closed buildings will include City Hall, the 41-A District Court, the library, the Department of Public Works, and the community, senior, nature and recycling centers.
In addition, the typical trash pickup schedule will be delayed by one day that week. Learn more about the schedule by calling the DPW at (586) 446-2440.
Teen summer camp to have painting activity
The Sterling Heights Community Center’s Teen Room, 40250 Dodge Park Road, will host a “Painting with a Twist” teen summer camp activity for minors ages 12-17. The camp will take place 6:30-8 p.m. July 12 and 19, and Aug. 2.
Participants must register ahead of time. Admission costs $40 per resident or $54 per nonresident. Learn more by visiting registration.sterling-heights.net or by calling (586) 446-2700.
Local parks host Recreation on the Run
Many of the city’s neighborhood parks are holding Recreation on the Run events this summer, which will feature various outdoor activities.
Remaining events include the following:
• July 10, Chappelle Park, 35748 Ensign. Officials say this event will include archery.
• July 17, Arlingdale Park, 2300 Jonathan Drive.
• July 24, Fairfield Park, 38345 Cheviot.
• July 31 - Hampton Park, 4600 Franklin Park.
• Aug. 7 - Imus Park, 37651 Dodge Park Road.
• Aug. 14 - Hadley Park, 11000 Canal.
• Aug. 21 - College Park, 14722 Rice.
• Aug. 28 - Washington Square Park, 14760 Potomac /14645 Stadler.
Learn more about the events by visiting www.facebook.com/myshpr and searching for “Recreation on the Run,” or by calling (586) 446-2700.