Detroit Red Wings Raise Funds for Family of Westland Firefighter

Red Wings Captain Henrik Zetterberg will match fans' donations to the Brian Woehlke Family Fund up to $3,500 on May 23.

The Detroit Red Wings will host a "Fill the Boot" fundraiser to benefit the family of Dearborn resident and Westland firefighter Brian Woehlke prior to game four of the Stanley Cup Western Conference Semifinals on May 23. Representatives from the Dearborn Fire Department will be on hand with their boots at each entrance at the Joe Louis Arena in Detroit to collect monetary donations from the time doors open at 6:30 p.m. until the puck drops at 8 p.m. All funds collected will be donated to the Westland Fire Fighters Charity. Red Wings Captain Henrik Zetterberg will personally match all donations collected on Thursday up to $3,500. "The Red Wings have a long history of supporting our local fire departments with our annual smoke detector …

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Happy Birthday, Biggby! Celebrate With 99 Cent Tall Drinks

The Michigan-based coffee chain will offer specials all day on Wednesday March 20.

Craving a Caramel Marvel? A Teddy Bear? How about a Wild Zebra? Biggby Coffee will offer these customer favorites and more for 99 cents Wednesday, March 20, in celebration of the company's 18th birthday. Specials run until 5 p.m., and there's no coupon needed. As part of the celebration, customers can also download a coupon on http://biggby.com/ for $1 off any grande or super specialty beverage (hot, iced, or frozen). Biggby locations close to Dearborn include:

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Donate to Goodwill, Get Biggby Discounts with Dollars for Jobs

The fundraiser encourages Metro Detroiters to collect funds for Goodwill. In return, they'll get a drink discount at their local Biggby Coffee.

A unique fundraising initiative will pair up Biggby Coffee and Goodwill Industries of Greater Detroit in an effort to fight unemployment in southeast Michigan. The initiative, called “Dollars for Jobs – Pass It Forward,” runs Sunday, Sept. 9,  through Sunday, Sept. 30, and residents can help by adding their $1 to donation envelopes that can be found in the Sunday editions of local Detroit newspapers or downloaded online. Once their dollar is added, the envelope is to be continually passed on so others can do the same. Once an envelope contains at least $25, they are to be return to one of 43 participating Biggby Coffee locations, where the returnee is then eligible for a special drink discount. The Biggby Coffee in Dearborn, located at …

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Buy Coffee, Score Swag: Biggby Drinks Come with a Free Gift Tuesday

Biggby Coffee shops are passing out free swag to customers Tuesday, while supplies last.

So that's a tall Caramel Marvel, with extra whip and a free gift? Uh-huh ... wait, did you say free gift? That's right freebie fans, Biggby Coffee shops are passing out free swag today with every purchase, while supplies last. The concept is simple. Order your favorite drink, and Biggby baristas will give you a free gift, courtesy of Biggby. Why? Biggby says, "Just because we love you!" Here's a list of Biggby locations in and around Dearborn:

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Are You Coming to Meet Patch This Thursday?

Dearborn Patch will be hanging out at Biggby Coffee from 7-9 a.m. March 22. Come say hello!

Meet Patch: Find Us at Biggby Coffee

Pitch story ideas, talk about Dearborn issues, drink coffee with us and learn about Dearborn Patch. We'll be at Biggby Coffee from 7-9 a.m. on Thursday, March 22.

Have a question about Dearborn? Want to gab about city issues? Curious to get to know the girl behind the Macbook? Next Thursday, you can meet up with Dearborn Patch! We love being Dearborn's place to virtually debate, learn and share things about our city. But sometimes, it's fun to have those face-to-face interactions, too, right? That's why on March 22, from 7-9 a.m., Dearborn Patch Editor Jessica Carreras and Advertising Manager Nicki Sharer will be hanging out at Biggby Coffee, located at 22445 Michigan Ave. in west Dearborn. Hang out with us, snag a free pen, and get your questions answered about: Patch wants to help make your life ridiculously easy. Come meet us, and we'll show you how.

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Happy Birthday, Biggby! Celebrate With 99-Cent Drinks

The coffee chain with a location in Dearborn is offering up a 99-cent deal on Thursday, March 15, in honor of their 17th birthday.

Biggby Coffee is adding another candle on the cake, celebrating its 17th birthday on Thursday, March 15. In honor of the milestone, customers who are signed up for the company's free weekly email will receive a coupon for a 99-cent drink, good for March 15 only. The coupon applies to any tall, hot or iced, sweet and creamy latte. Upgrades and larger size drinks will be available for a reduced cost as well. “We love celebrating our birthday by honoring our customers and thanking them for their loyalty and support over the years,” Bob Fish, CEO and co-founder, said. “Some of them have been with us since the beginning and we want to say thank you, as well as welcome those who have just recently discovered BIGGBY.” In 1995, co-founders Bob …

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Today in Dearborn: Aug. 29

Five things you need to know to start your day in Dearborn.

Ready to start your day? Here's what you need to know. 1. The National Weather Service says the pleasant end-of-summer weather will continue today in Dearborn. The high temperature will hit close to 80 degrees, with mostly sunny skies and a slight breeze. 2. Check out our Your Patch of Michigan photo contest Week 4 winning photo here, and then get to uploading your own! Week 6 will be under way soon, and we're looking for some more winners! 3. Now that the Henry Ford Centennial Library is back up and running after a power outage last week, the Blockbuster Film Series will continue today with Battle: Los Angeles. See it for free at 7 p.m. in the library's auditorium. 4. Love great coffee? Get it cheap today at Biggby! Every Monday …

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