Residents living in the Dearborn Hills who awaked Wednesday and noticed the water coming into their homes was a rusty color shouldn’t be alarmed as a water main break is the culprit.

Water department officials with the city of Dearborn tell DeepsaidWhat that a water main break on Denwood, between Mohawk and Merridan, broke Wednesday morning and crews are now making repairs. The 12 inch diameter pipe that broke on Denwood feeds homes in the sounding neighborhoods.

The water discoloration noticed by some residents is simply rust in the pipes mixing with the water coming into homes. While we are told it is not a safety issue, it certainly isn’t nice to look at nor is it a good idea to wash white clothes with the water at this time.

Dearborn Water department officials say the main will be repaired by day’s end and the water lines will be flushed.

The public is invited to attend a free photography lecture-workshop series to be presented by award winning Dearborn photographer Teresa Lousias. The series is part of the Oakwood Arts for the Spirit program and will be held in the Rotunda Room of Oakwood Common, located at 16351 Rotunda in Dearborn.

The four-part lectures and workshop series will be held from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesdays and include:

Photography Travel Lecture, August 31

“The Art of Seeing” Workshop, September 7

“The Zen of Photography” Workshop, September 14

Framing and Exhibiting Your Photos Lecture, September 21

 Photography workshop participants will have an opportunity to showcase their photos at an Exhibition Day event to be held in the Rotunda Room at Oakwood Common on Sunday, October 23, 2011.

“This will be a fun and informative experience that will help to enhance your photography knowledge,” said Delfina Mauricio, Activity Director for Oakwood Common.

For more details and to make a reservation, please call 313-253-9597 or send an email to [email protected].

About Oakwood Common

Oakwood Common offers one and two bedroom apartments located within a beautiful 29-acre retirement community that includes exquisite landscaping, nature trails and scenic views along the historic Rouge River Gateway in Dearborn. Oakwood Common apartments, available with flexible payment options, offer exceptional amenities for independent living and can be readily customized. Assisted living and a comprehensive rehabilitation and skilled nursing center are also available for those with additional needs. For more information and to arrange tours, call 800-642-4663 or visit www.oakwoodcommon.org