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OFFICE OF THE MAYOR

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Westland Farmers' Market Opening Day Set for Thursday, June 5

Westland, MI - The Westland Farmers' Market opening day for the 2014 season is set for Thursday, June 5, which will kick-off its fifth year of operation. The Market will be open every Thursday from 3-7 pm through October.

This year also marks the Grand Opening of a new location for the Market starting in July, at Central City Park, located at the intersection of Ford Road and Central City Parkway. Until the Market Building is available at the new location, it will continue to take place in the City Hall parking lot as in past years.

"I look forward to the Market's opening every year because it has become a celebration of our local community in Westland - from the local vendors and rich culture, to increasingly health-conscious residents with a commitment to buying local," said Mayor Bill Wild.

Last year, a program was implemented to provide bus services to the Market from six locations throughout the city, and that will continue this year. Every other week on the second and fourth Thursdays, there will be fun entertainment and activities for the whole family.

The Westland Chamber of Commerce will manage the Market for the 2014 season. They are still accepting applications for new vendors. If you are an interested farmer or artisan, you may contact Mary Vellardita at the Westland Chamber of Commerce, at 734-326-7222, for further information.

In addition to a new location, the Farmers' Market website is in the process of integrating with the newly re-designed City of Westland website. Residents can also stay up-to-date on the Market on Facebook, at www.Facebook.com/WestlandFarmersMarket.

"Last year the Market was really able to further its commitment to customer service, and I think the new location opening in July will build on the momentum from last year," said Mayor Wild. "I am excited to see the Market's continued positive impact on the community."

For more information, please contact Administrative Secretary Aubrey Berman

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".