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OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
 
36601 Ford Road | Westland, Michigan | 48185
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This Week in Westland
February 7, 2015 - February 15, 2015

North American Belgian Beer Fest - It has been a local Belgian Beer event in Westland  for five years and is now deemed the biggest in North America.  More than 200 varieties of craft beer from more than 80 different Belgian breweries will be available to attendees of the North American Belgian Beer Festival (NABBF) on Saturday, February 7,  hosted by Ashley's Beer & Grill, 7525 N. Wayne Rd. The one-day NABBF is a greatly expanded version of last year's successful Belgian Bottle Festival, part of the annual Ashley's Belgian Beer Festival, now in its fifth year. The Festival is the largest of its kind, composed exclusively of beers imported from Belgium, a country widely recognized by experts as one of the most important beer countries in the world.  Attendees will have the opportunity not only to sample many unique specialty and boutique brews but also to pair them with a menu of Belgian-inspired cuisine. Belgian beer experts will be on hand to help educate and guide guests through the amazing diversity and complexity of the Belgian beer world. 

 

 

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 Tax Increment Finance Authority will meet on Tuesday, February 10 at 8:00 a.m. at Westland City Hall, located at 36300 Warren Rd.

-There will be a meeting of the Library Board on Wednesday, February 11 at 7:00 p.m. at Westland City Hall, located at 36300 Warren Rd.

 

Ralph Savini Fire Station Ribbon Cutting - On Monday February 9, Mayor William Wild and Fire Chief Michael Reddy will cut the ribbon and officially open Westland's new $3 million fire station.  The new Fire Station, located at Central City Parkway, replaces the city's oldest station located on Ford Road near the original city hall; the old station served the City of Westland for over 50 years, predating the city to its Nankin Township origin.  The event will begin at 4:00 p.m. and light refreshments will follow.

 

 

North Brothers Ford Career Night Job Fair - North Brothers Ford is Hosting Career Night Job Fair February 10, 2015 6:30 p.m. North Brothers Ford is located at 33300 Ford Road Westland, MI 48185. Whether you are hoping to find a fresh start, a better job, or a new career direction, job seekers will find a wealth of exciting opportunities at this free job fair. North Brothers Ford is growing and seeking to hire for openings in a wide range of fields. They are hosting the  Career Night at 6:30 p.m. Please bring your resumes and be prepared to discuss your future at North Brothers Ford. Interviews and applications are kept in the strictest of confidence. North Brothers Ford has been proudly serving South Eastern Michigan since 1936. They offer great pay, outstanding benefits, and opportunity to grow. For more information, please contact Jackie Marcaccini at (734) 421 1300.

 

 

Writers Workshop - The William P. Faust Westland Public Library will be holding its Writers Workshop on Thursday, February 5 at 7:00 p.m.  The Writers Workshop critiques an individual's writing in a workshop setting. All genres accepted (fiction, poetry, memoir, etc.). They will tell you what is working with your piece, as well as what needs improvement. The goal of the group is to help writers get published. You must attend one session before your writing will be reviewed.  The library is located at 6123 Central City Parkway.

 

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.

 

 

 

 

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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