For Immediate Release | Official Press Release

PRESS RELEASE

OFFICE OF THE MAYOR

36601 Ford Road | Westland, Michigan | 48185

Office 734.467.3200 | Fax 724.721.2310

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This Week in Westland
August 17, 2013-August 25, 2013

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 Disability Concerns Committee will be holding a meeting on Monday, August 19th at 5:30 p.m. at The Friendship Center located at 1119 N. Newburgh Rd.

- The Westland City Council Meeting will be held on Monday, August 19th at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers in Westland's City Hall located at 36601 Ford Rd.

- The Westland Housing Commission will hold a meeting on Tuesday, August 20th at at 5:30 p.m. at The Dorsey Center located at 32715 Dorsey.

- The Westland Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a meeting on Wednesday August 21st at 5:30 p.m. at Westland City Hall located at 36601 Ford Rd.

- The Civil Service Commission will hold a meeting on Thursday, August 22nd at 5:15 p.m. in Westland City Hall located at 36601 Ford Rd.

- There will be a regular meeting of the Westland Downtown Development Authority on Thursday, August 22nd at 8:00 a.m. in the Council Conference Room located in Westland City Hall at 36601 Ford Rd.

Summer Concert at Goudy Park- The Wayne/Westland Parks and Recreation Department invites you to enjoy a concert on Wednesday, August 21st from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Goudy Park. The artist that is performing is Marty Viers & The Music Doctors featuring David James Contemporary Sounds and is sponsored by Realtors. Please bring the family and enjoy some great summer music and fun.

Health and Safety Fun Fest - Mark your calendars now for The Wayne County Health and Safety Fun Fest on Thursday, August 22nd from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the grounds of the Wayne County Department of Public Health located at 33030 Van Born at Venoy in Wayne. This free back-to-school health fair features free vaccinations, health-related vendors, prizes and giveaways, plus fun for the entire family. The first 300 school-aged children will receive free book bags and school supplies. For more information, call (734)727-7000 or (734)727-7030.

Park-it Family Fun Night Returns to Jaycee park- Mayor Wild will be holding his second community gathering/movie night on Thursday, August 22nd beginning at 6 p.m. at Jaycee Park located at 6210 North Wildwood Street next to the Mike Modano Ice Arena. The Mayor invites you to bring the family to this FREE event and enjoy live music provided by the George Brothers Band, bouncy houses, kid's activities and free giveaways, followed by a movie under the stars. The movie being screened will be Hotel Transylvania and will start at 8:15 p.m.

Westland Hosts Household Hazardous Waste Collection - Westland Residents may utilize the countywide Household Hazardous Waste Collection scheduled by Wayne County's Department of Public Services on Saturday, August, 24 at the Westland Shopping Center parking lot, located at 35000 Warren Road (lot behind JCPenney's). The collection runs from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. and items that will be accepted include household paints, stains, lawn and garden chemicals, old computers and tv's, antifreeze and several other items. Pharmaceutical waste (non-controlled substances only) and medical sharps in puncture-proof containers will also be accepted. All waste must be from residential sources only. For more information, please call 734-326-3936.

Westland Farmer's Market Held Every Thursday - The Westland Farmer's Market will be held from 3 - 7 p.m. every Thursday in the City Hall Parking Lot, located at 36601 Ford Road. This is the ultimate site for farmers, growers and producers to sell their own products directly to the public. Residents now have the opportunity to catch a FREE ride to the market at the following locations and times. *All times are approximate and dependent on weather, traffic, available space, etc.

Bus Stop	TO THE FARMERS MARKET		FROM THE FARMERS MARKET
Bus Stop	Departure	Arrival	Departure	Arrival
Our Savior Manor 29495 Annapolis	2:45	3:15	4:30	4:45
Dorsey Community Center 32715 Dorsey	3:00	3:15	4:30	5:00
Greenwood Villa 7600 Nankin Ct.	3:30	4:15	5:30	5:45
Holliday Park 34850 Fountain Blvd.	3:45	4:15	5:30	6:00
Presbyterian Village 32111 Cherry Hill	4:00	4:15	5:30	6:15

For more information, please visit www.cityofwestland.com or call Lori Fodale, Economic Development Director at (734) 467-3264.

Cyclists, Skaters, Runners & Walkers Enjoy Hines Park Traffic Free - Saturday's in the Park have returned to Hines Drive and offers visitors the opportunity to walk, run, skate or cycle safely from 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. without the concern of motor vehicle traffic. Hines Drive will be closed every Saturday from Ann Arbor Trail to Outer Drive through September 8, 2013. For more information, please call (734) 261-1990 or visit www.parks.waynecounty.com.

Save the Dates - Westland's 3rd annual Blues, Brews and BBQ will be held on Friday, September 20th and Saturday, September 21st on City Hall Grounds. Please visit the City website at www.cityofwestland.com and friend us on facebook to keep up to date on City events.

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".