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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REVISION This Week in Westland
 August 10, 2019 - August 18 , 2019
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Disposal - on  Saturday, August 10 from 8:00 am - 2:00 pm, at the parking lot behind JCP Store, 35000 Warren Road. This event is for Wayne County residents only. For more information, please visit  www.WayneCounty.com or click  here.

3D Printer Open House at William P. Faust Public Library - on  Saturday, August 10 from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm, 6123 Central City Parkway, Meeting Room A. Check out the library's 3D printer! See what our 3D printer can do, explore 3D design in Tinkercad and watch the printer in action.  All ages and levels of experience welcome. Light refreshments will be served. Please call 734-326-6123 or  visit  www.westland.lib.mi.us  for more information.

Join the Westland Police Department for Bike in the Park Day - on Saturday, August 10 from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm at Central City Park at the Lions Pavilion, 36601 Ford Road. There will be safety demonstrations, bike riding tips, FREE Westland Bicycle Registration, Helmet Give-Away (while supplies last). For every bike registered you will be entered into a drawing for a youth boys or girls bicycle (courtesy of Target). Please click here for more information.

Jefferson Barns Community Vitality Center with UM-Dearborn are hosting Girls, Golf and Gadgets - August 12 - 15 and August 19-22 from 8:45 am - 2:30 pm. This event is open to Westland, Wayne and Inkster residents in grades 7 - 12. Learn to golf at the Westland Municipal Golf Course and build a mobile app at JBCVC, light breakfast and lunch provided. Space is limited, so please click here for more information. 

Yoga for Adults at William P. Faust Public Library - on Monday, August 12 from 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm, 6123 Central City Parkway, Meeting Rooms A and B.  Never tried yoga? Now's your chance! Slow and easy stretches, deep breathing and relaxation in a no-judgment zone.  The room is carpeted, but bring a mat if you like. Registration is encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome. Please visit 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: 

Tax Increment Finance Authority (TIFA)
  • The TIFA/EDC meeting will take place on Tuesday, August 13 at 8:00 am at Westland City Hall, 36300 Warren Road. The TIFA/EDC Board promotes economic and business development through programs and public improvement projects that create economic opportunity, provide entrepreneurial support, and preserve property values. Regularly scheduled board meetings take place on the second Tuesday of every other month. 
Community Development Citizens Advisory Committee
  • The Community Development Citizens Advisory Committee meeting will take place on Tuesday, August 13 at 5:30 pm at Jefferson Barns Community Vitality Center, 32150 Dorsey Street. Please click here to see the agenda.
THIS MEETING HAS BEEN CANCELLED Civil Service Commission Meeting
  • The Civil Service Commission meeting will take place on Wednesday, August 14 at 4:00 pm at Westland City Hall, 36300 Warren Road. 




The Westland Farmers & Artisans Market -  on  Thursday, August 15  from 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm, 1901 North Carlson.  Stop by and shop with your favorite vendors from the past and visit the new ones. Visit www.westlandfarmersmarket.com  for more information. Shopping at your local farmers market is a great opportunity to eat fresh, flavorful, and nutritious local produce, meet new friends and support your local economy!

William P. Faust Public Library is hosting a Family Movie Matinee - on Friday, August 16 at 1:00 pm, 6123 Central City Parkway. Please join us for a FREE family movie, no registration is required. Movies are rated G or PG and run approximately 90 minutes. Light refreshments will be served. Children under 8 must have an adult present. Please call the Youth Reference Desk at 734-326-6123 for more information. Enjoy the show!

The Norwayne Community Citizens Council is hosting a Rummage Sale - on Saturday, August 17 from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm at Jefferson Barns Community Vitality Center, 32150 Dorsey. Prices are $2 per grocery size bag, $2 each for larger items and $3 each for very large items. There will be family events, school supplies (while they last), a bake sale, snacks and drop-in kickball. Click here for more information.

Jefferson Barns Summer Reading Program - join in any time during summer vacation. This program is for independent readers aged 5-15. Each week, read one or more books and visit Jefferson Barns Reading Room, 32150 Dorsey, to pick a prize from the prize box! Please click here for more details and the Jefferson Barns Reading Room summer hours. 


Meet Up and Eat Up at Jefferson Barns Community Vitality Center - on Monday - Thursday from 11:30 am - 1:00 pm, 32150 Dorsey Road. Ages 18 and under can enjoy healthy food to fuel your summer. There are also 4-H Club Activities! Please call 734-595-0288 or click here for more information.

**Please note that The William P. Faust Library will be closed on Sundays from Memorial Day through Labor Day.**



For more information, please call Kathy Suchora at (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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