October was packed with unforgettable moments across Sterling Heights! The month kicked off by celebrating community at our annual Diversity Dinner, continued with spooky fun at Sterling Frights, important safety discussions at the Traffic Calming Town Hall, and the groundbreaking of our new Pickleball Facility. Families also got a behind-the-scenes look at the Sterling Heights Fire Department during its annual Open House and much more. Catch all the highlights you may have missed in this month’s Sterling Heights Rewind!
Puttin' on the Ritz 2025
The Sterling Heights Area Community Foundation's annual Puttin’ on the Ritz celebrated community excellence and honored attorney Clark A. Andrews with the Richard J. Notte Civic Service Leadership Award. With nearly 50 years of service in municipal law and longtime dedication to civic organizations, Andrews has helped shape and strengthen communities across Macomb County.
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Sterling Frights 2025
The 11th Annual Sterling Frights was a real monster mash! Dodge Park was crawling with spooky costumes, smiles, and plenty of fang-tastic fun. Families enjoyed hayrides, games, crafts, rides, and sweet treats while making frightfully fun memories together. Thanks to everyone who joined this spooky celebration!
We can’t wait to see you spreading cheer at A Sterling Christmas in Dodge Park on Dec. 6 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
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Traffic Calming Town Hall
The City of Sterling Heights recently hosted a traffic calming town hall to discuss ways to make local streets safer for everyone. Residents met with city staff from Engineering, Planning, Police and Administration to share concerns about speeding, reckless driving and pedestrian safety.
As part of the city’s Comprehensive Transportation Safety Action Plan, this ongoing effort aims to reduce crashes, encourage safer driving habits and move toward the long-term goal of zero serious injuries or fatalities by 2050.
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EMS Peak Demand Unit and Medical Priority Dispatch Program
The Sterling Heights Fire Department is raising the bar for emergency response with the launch of Metro Detroit’s only EMS Peak Demand Unit. Operating Tuesday through Friday during the busiest hours, this new unit helps meet rising call volumes and ensures faster, more efficient care for our community.
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Sterling Heights Fire Department Open House
The Sterling Heights Fire Department kicked off Fire Prevention Week with their annual Open House, and it was a blast! They had an incredible turnout and loved welcoming so many members of the community to spend the day with them.
Guests enjoyed live demonstrations, dressing like a firefighter, exploring the trucks, meeting our crews, station tours and even crafting with Home Depot. It was a chance to meet our firefighters, see the dedication and equipment behind their work, and enjoy hands-on activities, fire safety tips, and of course, cider and donuts!
Thank you to everyone who joined us. We can't wait to see you again next year!
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Vibe Credit Union Bench and Food Drive
Since opening in May, the Community Garden in Nelson Park has become a space for residents to recharge—mind, body, and soul. Thanks to Vibe Credit Union, the first sponsor of our garden’s reflection benches, visitors can pause, relax, and reflect as they enjoy the natural beauty around them. And Vibe’s generosity doesn’t stop there! They also partnered with us for this year’s Sterling Frights food drive in Dodge Park with all contributions supporting the Community Food Bank of Macomb.
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2025 Sterling Heights Diversity Dinner
Our annual Diversity Dinner was a powerful celebration of the individuals and businesses in our community who champion diversity and cultural understanding. We were honored to hear from keynote speaker Marcus Evangelista, who spoke about navigating a split identity, preserving culture and the value of hard work. His words inspired and challenged us to keep pushing for inclusion in every space.
Congratulations to this year’s award recipients, Tracey Scott, Abdul "Karriem" Muhammed, Diana Bledsoe, and Sue Giallombardo, for their outstanding leadership and commitment to building a more equitable community. Thank you to everyone who joined us in recognizing and uplifting the voices that make our community stronger.
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Cookbook Corner: "Twelve Recipes" and "Wafu Cooking"
Join Lindsey and Brent from the Sterling Heights Public Library as they serve up another delicious dose of cookbook reviews and kitchen inspiration. Brent dives into "Twelve Recipes" by Cal Peternell, while Lindsey explores "Wafu Cooking" by Sonoko Sakai. Expect tasty insights, honest takes, and a few laughs along the way.
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