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
March 1, 2014 - March 9, 2014

Buddy Up 2.0 Fitness Program- The Buddy Up 2.0 Program continues at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 1. Participants will meet at the Westland Friendship Center located at 1119 Newburgh Rd. for weigh-ins, training and exercise.

Strategic Planning Session - Mayor William Wild will host a strategic planning session along with the members of the Westland City Council in an open session on Saturday, March 1. The session will run from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and will be held in Council Chambers at Westland City Hall, located at 36601 Ford Rd. Residents are encouraged to attend and share their input.

Try Hockey for Free - Presented by USA Hockey, this program encourages kids ages 4-9 to play and learn about hockey. This event will take place on Monday, March 1 from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. and participants will receive jerseys, goody bags and more. 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.

- The Westland Police and Fire Retirement Board will meet on Monday, March 3 at 4:30 p.m. at Fire Station No. 5 conference room.

-There will be a meeting of the Westland City Council on Monday, March 3 at 7:00 p.m. in council chambers at Westland City Hall located at 36601 Ford Rd.

-The Planning Commission will meet on Tuesday, March 4 at 7:30 p.m. at Westland City Hall, located at 36601 Ford Rd.

Relay for Life Kick-Off - Join the Wayne-Westland team in the fight against cancer. The group will be holding their kick-off party on Thursday, March 6 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Wayne-Westland Recreation Center, located at 4635 Howe Rd in Wayne. Reservations are appreciated but not required, and the event is open to the public.

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".