http://www.farwestdetroit.org FarWest Detroit Civic Association Mon, 05 Jan 2009 18:16:08 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The FWDCA recognizes that there were significant problems with the quality of the work performed by the plow contractor on December 19.  The contractor was informed on Saturday that the issues would need to be corrected before payment was rendered.  The contractor came back and corrected the deficiencies on Sunday ... http://www.farwestdetroit.org/2008/12/26/snow-removal-problems/ The FWDCA contractor will plow the streets when there is 3 inches or more of snowfall.  Please keep as many vehicles off the street as possible when a plowable snow is forecast.  Also please make sure that you take your trashcans in so they are not an obstacle to the ... http://www.farwestdetroit.org/2008/12/18/snow-plowing/ The cleanup got off to a bit of a late start, but utilizing five volunteers eight properties were able to receive attention. Some of these properties still could use more work, and there are obviously properties we were not aware of. Our focus this time was three pronged: ... http://www.farwestdetroit.org/2008/10/13/neighborhood-cleanup-a-success/ The neighborhood cleanup will be Saturday Oct 11 at 8am. The more volunteers the more we can do. We will be meeting at 7412 Beaverland and doing what we can from there. Our focus this time will be on properties we have received complaints about Email Jason@farwestdetroit.org with question or ... http://www.farwestdetroit.org/2008/10/05/neighborhood-cleanup/ Early this morning many car windows were shot out in the neighborhood. We estimate there are at least 15-20 vehicles that were affected. The hardest hit streets were Beaverland and Parkland based on what we know so far. This follows a similar incident last Monday in which ... http://www.farwestdetroit.org/2008/09/29/broken-car-windows/ 42.372270 -83.217089 On Saturday, July 19, 2008, Rosedale Recycles will be ready to receive your recyclable items at their usual spot in the parking lot of Christ the King Church at Burt Road & Grand River, from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm. IMPORTANT REMINDERS: 1. items must be CLEAN: ... http://www.farwestdetroit.org/2008/07/17/recycling-in-nw-district/ Police Chief Ella M. Bully-Cummings along with the Detroit Police Department’s executive team, the three police unions, and the Detroit Firefighters Association have come together to provide a special gift to the children of Detroit. On Saturday, July 12, 2008, from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m., more than 800 ... http://www.farwestdetroit.org/2008/07/11/free-bicycle-licenses-saturday/ The City of Detroit is hosting a Career Fair tomorrow, Thursday, June 12, 2008, from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. There will be over 40 employers and educational partners on site, as well as, career training, ongoing resume and interviewing workshops and a 'Dress for Success Fashion Show'. The event ... http://www.farwestdetroit.org/2008/06/11/career-fair/ Detroit based businesses interested in their chance to secure their place in the city government contract bidding process should attend the 3rd Annual Targeted Business Connection Forum on Thursday, May 29 from 8 a.m. until noon at Cobo Conference/Exhibition Center. The Targeted Business Connection Forum was developed to assist Detroit-based businesses ... http://www.farwestdetroit.org/2008/05/20/learn-how-to-bid-on-city-contracts/ The city will collect yard waste placed in paper bags on your regular trash collection day. The city will NOT collect yard waste on bulk collection day. Yard waste placed in plastic bags WILL NOT be picked up at any time, nor should it be taken to the Southfield Yard. ... http://www.farwestdetroit.org/2008/05/05/yard-waste-bulk-pickup-reminders/ The Detroit Board of Police Commissioners is sponsoring a “Name our Newsletter” contest. The contest is open to all juniors and seniors attending Detroit Public and Detroit City Charter schools. The purpose of the contest is to develop a name for the Board’s soon-to-debut newsletter. Contest forms will ... http://www.farwestdetroit.org/2008/04/25/police-board-of-commissioners-newsletter-naming-contest/ The April community update April Community Update http://www.farwestdetroit.org/2008/04/17/april-community-update/ Mayor Kilpatrick will be hosting a series of public forums to discuss his economic stimulus plan. There will also be representatives from 20 City Departments available to answer questions and concerns. see the attached file for locations westsideeconstimflyer_2 http://www.farwestdetroit.org/2008/04/17/149/ The Detroit Police Department has launched a new service that allows residents to track crime in their neighborhood Crime In our Neighborhood http://www.farwestdetroit.org/2008/04/17/crime-in-our-area/ Wayne County Commissioner Alisha Bell has Launched her "Belle of the Ball" prom dress donation program for young ladies who may not be able to afford a prom dress. For more information see the attached file or call (313) 224-0936 Letter from Alisha Bell http://www.farwestdetroit.org/2008/04/17/prom-dress-donation-program/