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BEAUTIFICATION AWARDS Above & Beyond N ominations for the Beautification Commission’s annual Beautification Awards are due Friday, August 21. The program recognizes property owners who go above and beyond with land scaping and curb appeal. Categories include single-family homes, multi- family complexes, places of worship, businesses, and the Think Sterling Green Award, which honors sustainable front-yard gardens. Properties are judged on overall visual impact, including creative use of color in annual and perennial plant ings. Awards will be presented at a City Council meeting in October.

Get Your SHINE On!

The City of Sterling Heights has scheduled Saturday, May 2, as this year’s spring SHINE Day, encouraging residents to help their neighborhoods “shine” ahead of summer. The citywide cleanup is part of the SHINE (Sterling Heights Initiative for Neighborhood Excellence) program, which promotes property maintenance and protects property values. Volunteers from area churches, businesses, and the Sterling Heights Volunteer Corps will assist residents who are unable to maintain their properties due to age or physical limitations. Volunteers will meet at First Church of Sterling Heights at 17 Mile Road and Dequindre at 9:30 a.m. To learn more or register for the Volunteer Corps, visit sterlingheights.gov/volunteer or call 586-446-2473.

Send photos of nominated properties to cityhall@sterlingheights.gov or mail to Community Relations, P.O. Box 8009 40555 Utica Rd., Sterling Heights, MI 48311-8009 Attn: Beautification Awards

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