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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
March 22, 2014 - March 30, 2014

Westland Hosts 5th Annual Red Wing Alumni Charity Hockey Game -  Mayor William R. Wild along with his Westland Wild Wings, are once again ready to lace up their skates for the 5th Annual Red Wing Alumni Charity hockey game.  The event will be held at the Mike Modano Ice Arena (6210 N. Wildwood) on Friday, March 21 at 7:00 p.m.  This annual event draws more than 800 spectators and has raised thousands of dollars to benefit improvements to the Mike Modano Ice arena.  This event has turned into one of the communities most anticipated events.  Tickets for the event are $10 for adults and $5 for children (Kids under 3 are free).  Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased at the Mayor's office, the Mike Modano Ice arena and Wayne -Westland Federal Credit Union (500 S. Wayne Rd.).  Seating is limited so be sure to get your tickets early.  There are many fun-filled activities planned for the event including "score-o" and  "chuck-a-puck."  There will also be several exciting raffles. 

 

Be Proud! Be Responsible! - The Westland Youth Assistance Program and the Taylor Teen Health Center is hosting a "Be Proud! Be Responsible!" workshop for local youths on Saturday, March 22 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Dorsey Center, located at 32715 Dorsey.  Be Proud! Be Responsible! is a pregnancy and HIV/AIDS prevention program for adolescent youth ages 12-18.  The workshop is interactive, fun, and most importantly, it works.

 

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 Downtown Development Authority on Thursday, March 27 at 8:00 a.m. at Westland City Hall located at 36601 Ford Rd.

 

Friday Night Movie - The William P. Faust Westland Public Library will host its "Friday Night Movie" night on Friday, March 28 beginning at 6:30 p.m.  This week's movie is "Dallas Buyers Club." (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.

 

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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