Enjoy a Coney Today and Help the Special Needs Playground Program

The Parks and Recreation Department and the Senior Center of the Shores will be hosting the annual Coney for Kids Dinner from 4 - 8 p.m. Thursday at the Senior Activities Center.

St. Clair Shores Hosts Coney for Kids Dinner

St. Clair Shores Parks and Recreation, and the Senior Center of the Shores, has scheduled the annual Coney for Kids Dinner to benefit the Special Needs Program for May 2.

Farwell Coneys, Hello Bumpy Cake - Changes at the Shores Shopping Center

National Coney Island will close today in the Shores Shopping Center, and in early 2013, a new Sanders retail and clearance store will open in the plaza on Harper at 13 Mile.

The Shores Shopping Center on Harper at 13 Mile in St. Clair Shores will see a number of changes in the coming weeks. National Coney Island, which was the chain's second restaurant, will close today after 43 years in the same location after the company and landlord could not agree on a new lease. Clothing retailer Fashion Bug is also in the process of a store closing sale. While two tenants are leaving, a new retailer recently opened. Play N Trade, a video game store, recently opened. And coming in Feb. 2013, Sanders will open a new 5,500 square foot retail and clearance store. This store will also have a full ice cream and chocolate counter. "As a historic Detroit area company we are proud to be apart of this community," Tiffany Van Hemm…

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In Photos: Community Gathers to Support the Special Needs Program in St. Clair Shores

National Coney Island employees served a constant stream of Coney Island hot dogs at the annual Coney for Kids fundraiser for the St. Clair Shores Parks and Recreation Special Needs Children's Playground Program.

A large cross-section of the community gathered Thursday at the Senior Activities Center for a coney dog fundraiser for the St. Clair Shores Parks and Recreation Special Needs Children's Playground Program. Families, elected and appointed officials, along with the staff and participants from the summer playground program, gathered to enjoy the dinner which is also one of the largest fundraisers of the year for the program. Volunteers from the Warren De La Salle basketball team, St. Clair Shores Lakers Unified Hockey Team and the Senior Center of the Shores Board helped serve food and tend tables throughout the night. Joe Grimm, co-author of "Coney Detroit," also attended the event to discuss his book and all-things coney.

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Contest: Get Coney For Kids Tickets From Patch

Patch is offering four tickets to the Coney for Kids dinner at the Senior Center of the Shores. The event is one of the biggest fundraisers of the year for the St. Clair Shores Parks and Recreation's Special Needs Children's Playground Program.

Every summer for the past 15 years the St. Clair Shores Parks and Recreation Department has held a summer program playground program for children with special needs. Participants take field trips, go swimming and take part in arts, crafts and sports activities during the camp. But before the camp starts, the community comes together for a Coney dog dinner fundraiser catered by National Coney Island in the Senior Center for the Shores. The popular coney chain, which has three locations in St. Clair Shores, brings in a mobile catering stand and makes each dog to order—with or without chili, mustard, extra onions or with everything! The dinner, which is sponsored by Christian Financial Credit Union, will be held from 4-8 p.m. Thursday, May 3…

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Edward Cardenas

5:59 pm on Wednesday, May 2, 2012

Congrats to Robert Smitka who name was randomly selected to win the four tickets to the Coney for Kids dinner. We'll have your tickets at the door Thursday night. Just look for the Patch table!   more ›

Patch's Picks: Family Friendly Restaurants

Patch helps you find some family, and budget, friendly dining options.

Whether you have a special occasion to celebrate, or maybe you just don't want to fire up the oven on a hot summer day, St. Clair Shores has plenty of dining options to choose from. This week, Patch is highlighting those that have something for everyone in the family. Olga's Kitchen has a casual, relaxed atmosphere. Their menu boasts a wide selection of signature sandwiches, soups and salads for the older family members. For the little ones, they offer a customizable kid's menu for $2.99. First up, choose your entree. Selections include hot dogs, peanut butter and jelly and a few of their signature sandwiches. Next choose your sides, french fries, veggies, fruits and salads are just some of the options. Finally, choose from soda, juice or …

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