Press Release | Office of the Mayor |This Week in Westland : February 25, 2017

For Immediate Release | Official Press Release

PRESS RELEASE

OFFICE OF THE MAYOR

36300 Warren Road | Westland, Michigan | 48185

Office 734.467.3200 | Fax 734.422.1230

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This Week in Westland

February 25, 2017 - March 5, 2017

Mike Modano Try Hockey For Free - On Friday, February 25 kids between the ages of 4 and 9 can experience a completely free youth hockey program. The program will take place at the Mike Modano Ice Arena from 11:30 a.m. to 12:20 p.m. There will be a limited amount of equipment to borrow. Our top coaches will be on the ice to assist your child in learning the basics. There is no need to have any previous skating or hockey experience. The first 40 kids to participate will receive a FREE hockey jersey. For more information, please call (734)748-8904.

Last Day to Pay 2016 Taxes - Please keep in mind that Tuesday, February 28 is the last day to pay 2016 taxes to avoid any penalties.

Buddy Up 2017 Kick Off- Mayor Wild is proud to offer, for the 5th consecutive year, the insanely popular, life-changing and most innovative health program in the area...Buddy Up 2017! The program kicks off Friday, March 3 at 7:00 p.m. (doors open at 6:00 p.m.) at Westland City Hall, located at 36300 Warren Rd.. Then, lucky participants meet every Saturday morning from 9:00 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. for 9 weeks. Participants will be guided, and encouraged throughout the program by their very own team captain. This year we're bringing back the 6-week triathlon and an optional weight loss competition! We will also host a super fun warehouse challenge. Buddy Shuh, a finalist in the smash hit television series "Biggest Loser" leads the program and will use his life experiences to help you make reasonable, sustainable, but meaningful changes in your life to achieve a healthier lifestyle. This year's program is limited to 250 participants so get your tickets soon: by clicking here

Don't hibernate this winter! Visit the Mike Modano Ice Arena at 6210 N. Wildwood, for a variety of winter programming.

TimBits "Learn to Play Hockey" begins their 12 week program on January 7 at 11:30 a.m. and runs through April 8. TimBits is for kids from 4-9 years old. Players must have a USA Hockey registration and birth certificate. The cost is $60.
Open Skate will be held on January 10 and January 12 from 2:30 p.m. - 3:20 p.m. The cost is $6/child and $7/adult for residents and $0.50 for non-residents. Skate rental is $3.
Friday Night Glow Skate runs from 7 p.m. - 9:20 p.m. on January 13. The cost is $8/child and $9/adult for residents and $0.50 for non-residents. Skate rental is $3.

Jefferson Barns has a number of free activities and programming available during the week. Residents are encouraged to come check out all this community center has to offer.

Library Hours - Monday 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.; Tuesday 4:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.; Friday 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Learning Center Hours - Monday through Thursday 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Boxing Gym Hours - Monday through Friday 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.; Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Youth Assistance Program Tutoring - Wednesdays 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
LifeCare Pathway to Success/Computer Literacy - Tuesday and Friday 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Beaumont Hospital Diabetes Nutrition - Wednesday 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Pickle Ball - Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (*What is it?*) Pickle Ball is easy to learn and fun to play for individuals of all ages. It is traditionally played on a badminton-sized court with special pickle ball paddles, made of wood or high-tech aerospace materials. The ball is similar to a wiffle ball, but is slightly smaller. The lower net and wiffle ball allow the game to be enjoyed by people of all ages and abilities, while still allowing more competitive players to test their skills.

Westland, Michigan is the state's 10th largest municipality, with a population of over 84,000 people who exhibit a great deal of pride in their All-American City. Westland has a thriving business community along with beautiful residential areas. The citizens enjoy a wide array of amenities and a quality of life that is second to none.

In 2014, Westland was rated as one of 24/7 Wall Street's America's Best 50 Cities to Live, offering residents and visitors an ideal blend of single-family affordable homes, apartments and condominiums, great schools, and access to numerous outdoor activities. Public safety is delivered by full-service, professional law enforcement and firefighting personnel. Westland Police Department, whose motto is protect and serve, provides emergency dispatch services to four cities and over 100,000 residents; the Westland Fire Department are licensed paramedics who responded to over 9,000 calls for service last year, about 85% being medical based. They never forget their mission of preserving life and property.

Westland is well-known as the premier destination for shopping and dining in Wayne County with hundreds if shops and restaurants anchored by the Westland Shopping Center, on of the country's original four regional malls.

Infinite opportunities are available in Westland for the recreation aficionado including, more that 40 parks and 1,500 acres of trails, a 9-hole golf course, hockey arena, athletic fields, playscapes, a Farmers and Artisans Market and more. One of Michigan's most environmentally friendly cities, Westland has a progressive curbside recycling program with one of the highest participation rates in the nation and the City is raising the bar for cultural experiences with the placement of public art throughout the City.

The City is served by two public school districts; Wayne-Westland Community Schools serving 12,000 youth was recently named one of the Best School in Michigan by WXYZ-TV and is the proud recipient of 14 Golden Apple and two Michigan Blue Ribbon Exemplary School Awards. Livonia Public Schools, educating nearly 15,000 students, is proud of their MEAP/MME scores that exceed state averages and the District has also earned Golden Apple and Michigan Blue Ribbon Exemplary School Awards.

The City provides competitive incentives for those who are interested in investing in Westland, making it one of the hottest investment markets in the region. Our Fast-Track to Business Team, which consists of key decision makers who work diligently on a development plan will "cut the red tape" and expedite the approval process for new business development.