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
September 14, 2013 - September 22, 2013

Fall Leaves and Cider - Residents are invited to enjoy this beautiful time of year on Saturday, September 14 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Nankin Mills located at 33175 Ann Arbor Trail. Attendees can hike to see the fall colors, learn how to recognize our native floodplain tree species and the reasons for the color changes. Bring a bright colored T-shirt to create leaf prints as a memory of the season. There will also be a short cider-making demonstration with cider and doughnuts provided.

Pet Foster Orientation - The MHS Berman Center for Animal Care in Westland is having its foster orientation on Saturday, September 14 beginning at 10:00 a.m. This is a mandatory event for those interested in assisting the Michigan Humane Society in an In-Home Hero role. These mandatory orientations are held monthly and cover the policies, procedures, principles and beliefs of the Michigan Humane Society's In-Home Heroes Foster Program. The Orientation will help MHS staff match you with suitable animals according to your interests and availability. The orientation will last aproximately 3 hours and is located at 900 N. Newburgh Road.

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 Disability Concerns Committee will hold their meeting on Monday, September 16 at 5:30 p.m. at the Friendship Center located at 1119 Newburgh.

- The Parks and Recreation Advisory Meeting will be held on Monday, September 16 at 5:30 p.m. in the Assessing Conference Room at Westland City Hall, located at 36601 Ford Rd.

- The Westland City Council Meeting will be held on Monday, September 16 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers in Westland City Hall located at 36601 Ford Rd.

-There will be a Housing Commission meeting on Tuesday, September 17 at 5:30 p.m. at the Dorsey Center located at 32715 Dorsey.

- The Civil Service Commission meeting will be held on Wednesday, September 18 at 5:15 p.m. in the Council Conference Room in Westland City Hall located at 36601 Ford Road.

-The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold their meeting on Wednesday, September 18 at 5:30 p.m. at Westland City Hall located at 36601 Ford Rd.

-There will be a Nankin Transit meeting on Thursday, September 19 at 5:30 p.m. at

-The Local Development Finance Authority meeting will be held on Friday, September 20 at 9:00 a.m. at Westland City Hall located at 36601 Ford Rd.

Library Book Preview Sale - The Library will hold their preview book sale beginning on Thursday, September 19 through Sunday, September 22. This allows Friends of the Library (or those who wish to join) first pick of this months books available. For more information, contact the Library at (734)326-6123 or visit their website at: http://www.westland.lib.mi.us/

POW/MIA Ceremony to be Held at City Hall - Friday, September 20 is national POW/MIA Recognition Day and The Vietnam Veterans of America, Westland Chapter 387, will host a ceremony in front of Westland City Hall to honor all of the Michigan POW/MIA's from all wars. The Public is invited to attend this event, which will begin at 5:30 p.m.

Westland's 3rd Annual Blues, Brews and BBQ - Mayor Wild invites you to attend Westland's 3rd Annual Blues, Brews and BBQ on Friday, September 20 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday, September 21 from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. The event will feature great BBQ from local restaurants, music from the Detroit Blue's Society's most popular acts and a wide variety of some of Michigan's most popular micro-brewed beers. This year, Friday night will also feature "Bike Night" as area motorcycle enthusiasts are welcome to join all the fun. There will be reserved parking for bikes, as well as bike memorabilia and bike themed giveaways. To keep up with all of the event details, you can follow Blues, Brews and Barbecue on Facebook at www.facebook.com/allamericanbluesbrewsbbq

Free Hockey Clinic - The Mike Modano Ice Arena will hold a free hockey clinic onSunday, September 21 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The free trial is for children ages 4-9 years old who are interested in trying hockey for the first time. All equipment is provided. The clinics are sponsored by the Detroit Red Wings Foundation. The Mike Modano Ice Arena is located at 6210 N. Wildwood. For more information, call (734)729-4560.

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 28, 2013. For more information, please call (734) 261-1990 or visit www.parks.waynecounty.com.

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".