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
October 19 , 2019 - October 27 , 2019

Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day  - Get rid of hazardous household materials the safe way this  Saturday, October 19.   Wayne County is holding a free drop-off for residents to dispose of hazardous materials to ensure they are processed properly and not harming the environment.  The drop-off will be held from 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at Wayne County Community College, 21000 Northline Road, Taylor.  For more information, call the Wayne County Resource Recovery Coordinator at 734-326-3936.

Jefferson Barns Community Vitality Center Harvest Festival - Saturday, October 19, 2019 from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.  Come out and enjoy the feeling of Fall and see the many different scarecrows promoting businesses, organizations, groups or families. There will be pumpkin painting, lunch, petting farm, trick or treating and pony rides, plus more fun-filled activities.  This event is sponsored by the Norwayne Community Citizens Council.  This event is FREE and will be held at Jefferson Barns Community Vitality Center, 32150 Dorsey Street.

3rd Annual Mall-O-Ween Spooktacular - Enjoy the Trick or Treat trail and activities. This event is happening on October 19, 2019 from 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. at Westland Shopping Center.  This event is FREE and open to the public.  Children 12 and under are welcome to dress in costume.  There will be bounce houses & inflatable slides, face painting, balloon twisting, trick or treating & airbrush tattoos.  There will be a craft table, games, music and much more. 

Westland Library Hosts Family Movie - William P. Faust Library will host a Sunday Family movie on  October 20, 2019at 1:00 p.m., at 6123 Central City Parkway, in Meeting rooms A & B.  This week's movie is Toy Story 4 and is rated G.  Light refreshments will be served and no registration is needed. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.   Please visit the library website at  www.westland.lib.mi.us  for more information.

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: 
  • Disabilities Concerns Meeting will take place on Monday, October 21, 2019 at 5:30 p.m. at Westland City Hall, 36300 Warren Road.  Please click here to see the agenda. 
  • Westland City Council Meeting will take place on Monday, October 21, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. at Westland City Hall, 36300 Warren Road.  Please click here to see the agenda.
  • Youth Advisory Board Meeting will take place on Wednesday, October 23, 2019 at 5:30 p.m. at Westland City Hall, 36300 Warren Road.  
  • DDA Informational Meeting will take place on Thursday, October 24, 2019 at 8:00 a.m. at Westland City Hall, 36300 Warren Road.  Please click here for the agenda.
Inspire Theater Presents:  Young Frankenstein: The Musical - October 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27  November 1, 2, & 3 at 7:30 p.m. Westland Center for the Arts is located at 33455 Warren Road. Young Frankenstein, Grandson of the infamous Victor Frankenstein, Frederick Frankenstein inherits his family's estate in Transylvania.  With the help of a hunchbacked sidekick, Igor and a leggy lab assistant, Inga,  Frederick finds himself in the mad scientist shoes of his ancestors.  PG -13 not suitable for all ages. For tickets and more information visit  https://inspiretheatre.ticketleap.com/young-frankenstein 

Maintenance Work Scheduled at Friendship Center - located at 1119 N. Newburgh Road.  The Friendship Center will be closed on Friday, October 25, 2019 for maintenance cleaning.  They will still be serving Homebound meals on this day.

Westland Historical Society Hosts An Adult Ghost Hunt at Westland Historic Village on Friday, October 25, 2019 from 7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. This event will be taking place at 857 N. Wayne Road.  On the last Friday before Halloween, why not spend it at the Westland Historic Village Park as the Great Lake Ghost Hunters conduct a public investigation.  Tickets are limited, all sales are final, please visit  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/adult-ghost-hunt-at-westland-historic-village-tickets-58161164609?aff=erelexpmlt 


The Mike Modano Ice Arena is Open for the Season - Check out the fun weekly events at Mike Modano Ice Arena , 6210 North Wildwood. They offer Open Skate, Adult Drop-In Hockey, Sticks & Pucks and much more. Click here  for days, times, pricing and much more information.

 



For more information, please call (734) 467-3200

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 of shops and restaurants anchored by the Westland Shopping Center, one of the country's original four regional malls.


 

Infinite opportunities are available in Westland for the recreation aficionado including, more than 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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