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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 25, 2014 - February 2, 2014

Buddy Up 2.0 - Week 2 of the Buddy Up 2.0 Program begins at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 25.  Participants will meet at the Westland Friendship Center located at 1119 Newburgh Rd. for weigh-ins, training and exercise. 

 

Kids Night Out - The Wayne-Westland Recreation Center invites kids to join in their Kids Night Out event on Saturday, January 25 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.  The cost is $13 for members/residents and $16 for non-residents.  Kids should bring a lined bathing suit, towel and lots of energy.  Activities include swimming, arts and crafts, games, pizza and pop.  For more information, contact the Wayne Westland Recreation Center at (734)721-7400.

 

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 Rehabilitation Review Board on Tuesday, January 28 at 4:30 p.m. at the Dorsey Center located at 32715 Dorsey.

-There will be an Open Study Session on Monday, January 27 at 6:00 p.m. to discuss the audit review, second quarter financials and an update on Taylor Towers refinancing.  The study session will be held in the Council Conference Room at Westland City Hall located at 36601 Ford Rd.

 

Friday Night Movie - The William P. Faust Westland Public Library will show a movie on Friday, January 31 at 7:00 p.m.  This week's feature is "Captain Philips," rated PG-13.  There will also be snacks, trivia and prizes.  Doors open at 6:30 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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