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 Library Board will meet on Wednesday, December 10 at 7:00 p.m. at Westland City Hall, located at 36300 Warren Rd.

Community Foundation Christmas Reception - The Westland Community Foundation will hold their annual Christmas Reception on Tuesday, December 9 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the John Glenn High School Media Center, located at 36105 Marquette.  The event will feature the John Glenn High School's Glenn Singers and refreshments and Hors d'oeuvres will be prepared by Chef Tony and students from the Culinary Arts Department of the William D. Ford Career Technical Center.  The cost is a monetary donation and 2 unwrapped, new toys which will benefit the Westland Salvation Army.  

Shop with a Hero -  Westland firefighters will suit up to shop at the Meijer in Westland (37201 Warren Rd., Westland, 48185) for their annual Shop with a Hero event on Tuesday, December 9 at 5:30 p.m. Shop with a Hero is a popular community initiative that partners public safety officers and a local business to help give low-income families a Christmas shopping outing. This year, twenty children will participate in the event and shop the aisles of Meijer with Westland Fire Fighters. The children will also receive a visit from Santa and a pizza party.

All American Winter Market - Did you know that the Westland Farmers Market has winter hours?  Check out the new, indoor farmers and artisian market pavilion on Thursday, December 11 from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.  Local vendors will feature fresh produce, james, breads, honey, baked goods, natural soaps, blankets and crafts and much more.  You can also enjoy fresh mini-donuts with cider, hot chocolate and hot coffee.  The fireplace will be lit creating a beautiful ambiance to shop for yourself or for gifts for the holidays.

Friday Night Movie at the Library - The William P. Faust Westland Public Library will be holding its Friday Night Movie on Friday, December 12 at 6:30 p.m. They will be showing "A Most Wanted Man." (Rated R) Snacks and refreshments are provided on a donation basis and there will also be trivia with small prizes handed out.  Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the movie begins promptly at 7:00 p.m. 

Friday Night Glow Skate - The Mike Modano Ice Arena has re-opened for the season and Friday Night Glow Skate is back.  Glow skate will run every Friday from 7:00 p.m. to 9:20 p.m. and will cost $4 for kids and $5 for adults for residents.  The cost is 50 cents more for non-resident.  Glow in the dark accessories will be available for purchase in the pro shop.  The Ice Arena is located at 6210 Wildwood.

Be Proud, Be Responsible Workshop - The Westland Youth Assistance Program and Taylor Teen Health Center is hosting a "Be Proud! Be Responsible!" workshop for youth.  Be Proud! Be Responsible! is a pregnancy and HIV/AIDS prevention program for adolescent youth ages 12-18.  It is interactive, fun and most importantly, it works.  The workshop will take place on Saturday, December 13 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Dorsey Center, located at 32715 Dorsey. All participants will get a free snack in the morning, free lunch and free prizes. For more information or to register, please call the Westand Youth Assistance Program at (734)467-7904.