It’s that time of year again to sign up for a city of Dearborn calendar, full of relevant information, city phone numbers and events in our city in 2012.

Dearborn residents can now order a free 2012 City of Dearborn calendar on the web from now until Nov. 4, 2011. Dearborn officials say that using the city website to order you calendar (www.cityofdearborn.org ) ensures accuracy and reduces the cost to taxpayers.

The new calendars will be mailed to Dearborn residents who place their order before Nov. 4, 2011. As a cost-saving measure, the calendar is no longer mailed to every household automatically.

The preferred method to order a calendar is to visit the city’s website, www.cityofdearborn.org

The request form can be found on the right side of the homepage. Click on “Order your 2012 Dearborn Calendar.” The direct link is HERE..

Residents without internet access can order a calendar by calling a voice mail box at 943-3003. They will be instructed to leave their complete mailing address.

Residents will also be able to find the 2012 City Calendar at www.cityofdearborn.org in January and can view or print the entire calendar or individual pages at their convenience.

Those who order a calendar should receive it in the mail before Dec. 23, 2011.

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