To encourage people to take advantage of Michigan’s beautiful summer evenings, businesses in downtown West Dearborn are offering a variety of specials on Thursdays for shopping, dining and entertainment.

A calendar of events, featured specials, a local business directory, maps and other information are now available online at www.DearbornWestOnline.com, the newly introduced Web site sponsored by the West Dearborn Downtown Development Authority.

The WDDDA is also using radio advertising and print ads to promote the variety of opportunities available in downtown west Dearborn on Thursdays including shopping discounts, patio dining, drink specials, live music and dancing.