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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
May 3, 2014 - May 11, 2014

"Anything Goes...20 Years Later" Ice Show- The Westland Figure Skating Club presents their, "Anything Goes, 20 Years Later" ice show beginning Friday, May 2 at 7:00 p.m. at the Mike Modano Ice Arena, located at 6210 N. Wildwood. There will also be a 6:00 p.m. show on Saturday, May 3 and another show on Sunday, May 4 at 1:00 p.m.  Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for kids and seniors and children age 5 and under are free.

 

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 meeting of the Westland City Council on Monday, May 5 at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers in Westland City Hall, located at 36601 Ford Rd.

 

History of Eloise -  Join the Friends of Eloise for a presentation on the history of the famed Westland hospital, which is the setting for much of this year's Great Michigan Read, "Annie's Ghosts." Local historian Jo Johnson will lead a presentation on the former hospital's grounds and buildings while Georgia Becker will discuss her time growing up at Eloise during its heyday.  The presentation will take place on Tuesday, May 6 at 7:00 p.m. at the William P. Faust Westland Public Library located at 6123 Central City Parkway. This program is offered as part of the Great Michigan Read (GMR) programming. To read this year's book, Annie's Ghosts: A Journey into a Family Secret, or to hear about more GMR programming happening at the Westland Public Library, please stop by the Reference Desk or call 734-326-6123. 

 

Friday Night Movie - The William P. Faust Westland Public Library will host its "Friday Night Movie" on Friday, May 9 beginning at 6:30 p.m.  This week's movie is "Inside Llewyn Davis." (Rated R) For each movie, the library provides movie-related trivia and prizes, as well as,  snacks and refreshments.  Doors open at 6:30, movie starts at 7 p.m. 

 

Blood Pressure/ Glucose Screening-   Every Thursday there will be blood pressure/ glucose screenings by Rite Choice Home Health at the Friendship Center located at 1119 N Newburgh rd. For more information contact 734-722-7628.

 

 

 Mike Modano Ice Arena - The Mike Modano Ice Arena offers an open skate on      Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:30 p.m. to 3:20 p.m.,

 Saturdays from 2:00 p.m. - 3:20 p.m., Sundays from 3:30 p.m. - 4:50 p.m. and a Glow Skate every Friday night from 7:00 p.m. to 9:20 p.m.   The Mike Modano 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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