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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
January 24, 2015 - February 1, 2015

Health Care Help - Residents with questions about health coverage from healthcare.gov or the Healthy Michigan Plan can get assistance from a certified application counselor on Saturday, January 24 at 11:00 a.m. at the Westland Public Library.  The deadline to enroll is February 15.  There will also be enrollment assistance on Tuesday, January 27 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

 

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 Parks and Recreation Advisory will meet on Wednesday, January 28 at 5:30 p.m. at Westland City Hall, located at 36300 Warren Rd.

 

Youth Recognition Dinner - Participants and volunteers of the Youth Assistance Program will be recognized for their outstanding efforts in the 2014 year on Monday, January 26 in the Grande Ballroom of Westland City Hall, located at 36300 Warren Rd.  They will be treated to a dinner and an awards ceremony.

 

Brown Bag Lunch with the Mayor - Mayor Wild continues his "Mingle with the Mayor" series with a brown bag lunch on Wednesday, January 28 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.  Residents will have the opportunity to come and discuss topics of importance with the mayor and be updated on what is happening in the City of Westland.

 

Friday Night Movie at the Library - The William P. Faust Westland Public Library, located at 6123 Central City Parkway, will be holding its Friday Night Movie on Friday, January 30 at 6:30 p.m.  This week's movie is "Gone Girl" (Rated R).  Each week also features a trivia contest with small prizes handed out after the movie.  Snacks and refreshments are provided on a donation basis.

 

 

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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