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 31, 2013-September 8, 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.

- There will be a City Council Meeting held on Tuesday, September 3rd at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers located in Westland City Hall at 36601 Ford Rd.

-The Planning Commission Meeting will be held on Wednesday, September 4th at 7:30 p.m. in Council Chambers located in Westland City Hall at 36601 Ford Rd.

Labor Day Holiday alters City Office Hours, Trash and Recycling Pick Up - City Offices, including the recycling center and the 18th District Court, will be closed on Monday, September 2nd due to Labor Day. There will be no rubbish or recycling pick up on Monday, September 3rd and both will be delayed one day all week with Friday's pick up on Saturday, September 7th. The William Faust Public Library will be closed Saturday, August 31st through Monday, September 2nd.

Westland Lions Club Car Show- The Westland Lions Club is having a car show on Sunday, September 1st from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m located at 36595 Warren Rd. Registration at the event will be from 10 a.m. to noon and all proceeds benefit the Westland Lions Club. For more information, call Debbie at (734)721-4216.

Summer Concert at Goudy Park- The Wayne/Westland Parks and Recreation Department invites you to enjoy a concert on Wednesday, September 4th from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Goudy Park. TC and the Cats will be performing Oldies and Classics and are sponsored by Papa Ramonos. Please bring the family and enjoy some great summer music and fun.

Patriots Day Memorial Service to be Held at City Hall - On Sunday, September 8, 2013, the City of Westland will host a 9/11 Memorial Service commemorating the 12 year anniversary, which will be conducted by St. Matthew Lutheran Church and School. The program, which is scheduled for 11 a.m., will be held on the south steps of Westland City Hall, located at 36601 Ford Road. This marks the tenth year for the service, which remembers those who perished due to the attacks on September 11, 2001, as well as honors members of our Armed Forces and those who continue to serve and protect our community. Pastor Kurt E. Lambart of St. Matthew Lutheran Church & School in Westland will preside over the memorial service, which will include performances by the St. Matthew Jubilee and Cherub Choirs as well as the Lutheran High Westland Choir.

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".