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 21, 2014 - March 2, 2014

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, February 22. The session will run from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and will be held at the Dynamic Diagnostics Inc. building, located at 35400 Central City Parkway. The agenda will primarily focus on large cost issues that will impact Westland in the next year, including road and sidewalk projects, a water meter replacement program, and the Ford Road City Hall cite. Residents are encouraged to attend and share their input.

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.

Buddy Up 2.0 Fitness Program- The Buddy Up 2.0 Program continues at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 22. Participants will meet at the Westland Friendship Center located at 1119 Newburgh Rd. for weigh-ins, training and exercise.

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, February 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 be showing a movie on Friday, February 28 at 7:00 p.m. This week's movie is "Blue Jasmine"- rated PG-13. There will be trivia, prizes, snacks and refreshments. 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.

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".