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
February 15, 2014 - February 22, 2014

Free Tax Preperation - The Westland Friendship Center located at 1119 Newburgh Rd. will be assisting residents by offering free tax preparation. This program was developed for those who are low to middle income, and they also provide the Home Heating Credit. Must present photo ID at the times taxes are done. Joint returns are done in the morninig, individual returns in the afternoon. To make and appointment, please call 734-722-7632.

Buddy Up 2.0 Fitness Program- The Buddy Up 2.0 Program continues at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 15. Participants will meet at the Westland Friendship Center located at 1119 Newburgh Rd. for weigh-ins, training and exercise.

Presidents' Day to Alter City Hours - City offices will be closed in observance on Presidents' Day on Monday, February 17. This includes the 18th District Court. The William P. Faust Westland Public Library will be open and trash pick-up and recycling will not be affected.

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 Parks and Recreation Advisory Board meeting held on Tuesday, February 18 at 5:30 p.m. at Westland City Hall, located at 36601 Ford Rd.

- There will be a Disability Concern meeting held on Tuesday, February 18 at 5:30 p.m. at the Friendship Center, located at 1119 Newburgh Rd.

- The Westland City Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 18 at 7 p.m. in the Council Conference Room in Westland City Hall, located at 36601 Ford Rd.

- There will be a Housing Commission meeting held on Wednesday, February 19 at the Dorsey Center, located at 32715 Dorsey St.

- The Food Commodities distribution will be held Thursday, February 20 at 10 a.m. in the Dorsey Center, located at 32715 Dorsey St.

Mike Modano Presidents' Week Activities - The Mike Modano Ice Arena will have special activities to celebrate the week of Presidents' Day. On Monday, February 17 there will be a free open skate from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. There will also be open skates at regular pricing Tuesday, February 18 - Friday, February 21. For times on open skates throughout the week, please contact the Mike Modano Ice Arena at (734)729-4560, located at 6210 N. Wildwood.

Mother/Son Sports Night- The Wayne-Westland Parks and Recreation Center will hold a Mother and Son Sports Night on Thursday, February 20 at 6:00 p.m. This event is a special opportunity to create memories between mothers and sons. This will be a fun-filled evening of sports, games and food! Tickets are $12/Couple or $16/mom with 2 sons for residents and $13.Couple or $18/mom with 2 sons for non-residents.

Throwing Strikes for Historic Village Park- Come out to Vision Lanes on Saturday, February 22 at 12 p.m. for an afternoon of bowling, food and prizes! Tickets can be purchased in advanced for $20 at the Museum from 1-4 p.m. on Saturdays.The museum is located at 857 N Wayne Rd. Tickets may also be purchased at the door for $25. A ticket includes 3 games, free shoe rental and 2 slices of pizza. Vision Lanes is located at 38250 Ford Rd.

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.

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".