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OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
 
36601 Ford Road | Westland, Michigan | 48185
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This Week in Westland
November 1, 2014 - November 9, 2014

Extra Mile Day - Mayor Wild has reached out to Westland residents to join 400 other cities natiowide who have pledged to "go the extra mile" on Saturday, November 1.  There are many individuals and organizations within our community that need your help.  Extra Mile Day is a coordinated effort to do just that.  Please join the Mayor in this initiative and share your stories and photos on our city Facebook page.

 

Last Day for Mail Absentee Ballot Request -  The final day to request an absentee ballot by mail is Saturday, November 1.  The Clerk's Office will be open at City Hall from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. to collect absentee ballot applications.  The clerk must have an application from you before they can send you a ballot.  City Hall is located at 36300 Warren Rd.

 

Be Proud Be Responsible Workshop - The Westland Youth Assistance Program and Taylor Teen Health Center is hosting a "Be Proud! Be Responsible!" workshop for youth.  Be Proud! Be Responsible! is a pregnancy and HIV/AIDS prevention program for adolescent youth ages 12-18.  It is interactive, fun and most importantly, it works.  The workshop will take place on Saturday, October 11 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Dorsey Center, located at 32715 Dorsey.  All participants will get a free snack in the morning, free lunch and free prizes.  For more information or to register, please call the Westand Youth Assistance Program at (734)467-7904. 

 

Morning Yoga for Beginners - The William P. Faust Westland Public Library will be having their Morning Yoga for Beginners on Saturday, November 1 at 10:00 a.m. Participants can learn the basics or pick up new pointers from an experienced instructor.  Yoga mats will be provided if needed.  The class is 1 hour and will be held in Meeting rooms A/B.  The Library is located at 6123 Central City Parkway.  

 

Daylights Savings Time - Residents are reminded that Sunday, November 2 is daylight savings time.  This means that at 2:00 a.m. on Sunday morning, clocks should be turned back one hour.  

 

 

Scheduled Upcoming Civic Meetings - Residents are invited to attend the upcoming City meetings.  Below is a list of the meetings with their date, time and location. 

 

-The Westland City Council will meet on Monday, November 3 at 7:00 p.m. at Westland City Hall, located at 36300 Warren Rd.

 

-The Planning Commission meeting will be held on Wednesday, November 5 at City Hall, located at 36300 Warren Rd.

 

Election Day (City Offices Closed) - Reminder for residents: Election Day is Tuesday, November 4.  City Offices will be closed.  However, voters who have an absentee ballot can turn it into the City Clerk's Office before 8:00 p.m.  Polls are open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.  If you are unsure where to vote, please visit https://vote.michigan.gov/mvic/.

 

Friday Night Movie - The Westland Library will have their weekly Friday Night Movie on Friday, November 7.  This week's movie is "X-Men: Days of Future Past," (Rated PG-13).  Snacks and refreshments are provided on a donation basis.  Each week also features a trivia contest with small prizes handed out after the movie. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the movie will start at 7:00 p.m.

 

Friday Night Glow Skate - The Mike Modano Ice Arena has re-opened for the season and Friday Night Glow Skate is back.  Glow skate will run every Friday from 7:00 p.m. to 9:20 p.m. and will cost $4 for kids and $5 for adults for residents.  The cost is 50 cents more for non-resident.  Glow in the dark accessories will be available for purchase in the pro shop.  The Ice Arena is located at 6210 Wildwood.

 

 


 

For more information, contact Aubrey Berman, Administrative Secretary, at (734) 467-3200.

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The City of Westland is the 10th largest city in Michigan with a population of over 84,000. The city's residential development is an excellent blend of single family homes, apartments and condominiums.  The broad selection of housing opportunities is complimented by over 1500 acres of well-maintained parks and nature trails as well as a highly rated municipal golf course. Also available is a skate park, ice arena, a state-of-the-art Library and novel city park themes that are fun and family-friendly.

 

Westland has the location, land, infrastructure, and leadership, under Mayor William R. Wild to attract new industry and help existing businesses redevelop properties and to maintain competitiveness in today's global economy. Six modern platted industrial parks on 320 acres are served by class "A" internal roads, with up to date utilities and rail access available within two of the parks.  Westland is conveniently located within the center of southeastern Michigan's expressway system, minutes north of Detroit Metropolitan Airport, and ideally located between downtown Detroit and Ann Arbor. 

 

Westland is the area's premier "Shopping and Dining Destination". Westland Shopping center, one of the country's original four regional malls, boasts 80 retail stores and has anchored Westland's commercial district for more than 30 years. Westland's diversity and progressive planning offers residents a wide variety of life experiences, and make Westland truly the "All American City".  


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