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
April 1, 2017 - April 9, 2017
14th Annual Mom's Baby Shower - The 14th Annual Mom's Baby Shower will take place on Saturday, April 1 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Salvation Army in Westland, located at 2300 Venoy Rd.  The event is hosted by the Westland Salvation Army, Westland Rotary & Warm Hearts and Wayne Metro Community Action Agency.  You must pre-register for the event by calling (734)722-3660.  The event will include a continental breakfast followed by guest speakers and workshops on varying parenting topics and then a lunch with baby shower gifts and prizes.  This event is for pregnant moms and moms with babies younger than 9 months of age.  

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.

City Council
  • The city council meeting will be held on Monday, April 3 at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers of Westland City Hall
  • The city council will hold a study session on Saturday, April 8 at 9:00 a.m. to discuss the budget for the upcoming 2017-18 fiscal year
Planning Commission
  • The meeting of the Planning Commission will be held on Tuesday, April 4 at 7:30 p.m. at Westland City Hall, located at 36300 Warren Rd.
Westland Municipal Golf Course Opens - Spring is finally here and that  means golf season is upon us.  The Westland Municipal Golf Course is scheduled to open for the season on Wednesday, April 5 (weather permitting).  The course is located at 500 S. Merriman Rd.  Please visit http://cityofwestland.com/play/golf-course- for details on hours, rates and specials.

Westland Area Jaycees Easter Egg-stravaganza - The Westland Area Jaycees are hosting the 2017 Easter Egg-stravaganza on Saturday, April 8 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.  The event will take place at the Wayne Ford Civic League, located at 1661 N. Wayne Rd. and will include an Easter Egg Hunt beginning at 10:30 a.m.  Other activities include photos with the Easter Bunny, crafts, a cakewalk, face painting, music and more!  

Community Easter Egg Hunt - The Gateway Family Worship Center will be hosting a community Easter egg hunt on Saturday, April 8 at 10:00 a.m. at 34645 Cowan Rd.  This event will include an egg hunt for three different age groups, crafts, candy, games and prizes!  Attendees are asked to bring their own baskets.  


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.


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