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
 August 17, 2019 - August 25 , 2019
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.

Craftapalooza at William P. Faust Public Library - on Saturday, August 17 from 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm, 6123 Central City Parkway, Meeting Room B.  All ages are welcome to attend. We'll provide the materials, you provide the creativity!  No registration required. Please visit www.westland.lib.mi.us for more information.

William P. Faust Public Library is hosting Tinkercad: 3D Design Basics - on Saturday, August 17 from 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm, 6123 Central City Parkway, Meeting Room A. Get started with Tinkercad, a simple online 3D design and 3D printing app for everyone. In this workshop, you will create your Tinkercad account and complete the basic tutorials. This workshop requires a working knowledge of computer basics and an email address. Registration is encouraged. Please visit www.westland.lib.mi.us for more information and to register.

DIY Back to School Craft at William P. Faust Public Library - on Monday, August 19 at 6:00 pm, 6123 Central City Parkway, Meeting Rooms A and B.  Children of all ages are welcome to come and make a fun and useful Back to School item (while supplies last). Drop in ANYTIME between 6:00 and 7:00 pm. No registration required.  Please visit www.westland.lib.mi.us for more information.

Teen DIY Back to School Craft at William P. Faust Public Library - on Monday, August 19 from 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm in the Activity Room at 6123 Central City Parkway. Grades 7-12. Come and make a fun and useful Back to School item. Drop in between 6:00 and 7:00 pm in the Activity Room. No registration required. For more information, please visit www.westland.lib.mi.us 

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
  • The Disability Concerns meeting will take place on Monday, August 19 at 5:30 pm at Westland City Hall, 36300 Warren Road. Please click here to see the agenda.
City Council Study Session and Meeting
  • The Study Session will take place on Monday, August 19 at 5:30 pm at Westland City Hall, 36300 Warren Road, to discuss marijuana regulations. Please click here to see the agenda. 
  • The City Council meeting will take place on Monday, August 19 at 7:00 pm at Westland City Hall, 36300 Warren Road. Please click here to see the agenda.
Library Study Session and Board Meeting
  • The Library Study Session will take place on Wednesday, August 21 at 6:00 pm at  6123 Central City Parkway, Meeting Room A. Please click here to see the agenda.
  • The Library Board meeting will take place on Wednesday, August 21 at 7:00 pm at 6123 Central City Parkway, Meeting Room A. Please click here to see the agenda.
Downtown Development Authority Meeting
  • The DDA meeting will take place on Thursday, August 22 at 8:00 am at Westland City Hall, 36300 Warren Road. Please click here to see the agenda.
Disc Dogs of Michigan at the William P. Faust Public Library - on Tuesday, August 20 from 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm, 6123 Central City Parkway.  Disc Dogs of Michigan High Flying Dog Show is a family fun show, with many amazing k9 athletes performing. If you want to see fast dogs, Frisbee dogs, and trick dogs, our show is for you.  Who knows, you may be invited to be part of the show!  This is an outdoor program, taking place on the lawn of the library. You may want to bring a blanket or chair to sit on. Visit www.westland.lib.mi.us for more information.

Teen Superhero Perler Beads at the William P. Faust Public Library - on Wednesday, August 21 at 6:00 pm in the Activity Room, 6123 Central City Parkway. Registration is now open for grades 7-12. Teens, join us for a fun and creative craft! We'll make superhero Perler Beads while relaxing and enjoying snacks. Contact  Nicole Sype at  [email protected] to register.

Commodities Distribution at Jefferson Barns Community Vitality Center - on Thursday, August 22 from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm, 32150 Dorsey. This is only for Westland residents living north of Michigan Avenue. This month the distribution will be frozen pork loin, fresh eggs, walnuts, beef stew, dried cranberries, split peas, Corn Flakes and possible additional items. The commodities hotline is 734-595-0366. Please contact Deb Richardson at 734-793-9390 with any questions.

**The Westland Farmers & Artisans Market will be closed -  on  Thursday, August 22  due to the Park It Movie Night and Community Gathering.

Park It Movie Night and Community Gathering - on Thursday, August 22 from 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm at Central City Park, 1901 North Carlson. Be sure to join us for a fun-filled great night! Event includes free admission to H2O Zone, free hot dog, chips and pop! The showing of Ralph Breaks The Internet begins at 7:00 p.m. For more information visit www.cityofwestland.com or click here.

Colors Tour at the William P. Faust Public Library - on Thursday, August 22 from 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm, 6123 Central City Parkway, Meeting Rooms A and B. Registration is now open to participate as Ron Rademacher takes us on a Colors Tour without leaving the library. We visit several regions where autumn colors are nothing short of spectacular. Destinations include places to drive, places to walk, and places to just sit and drink it all in! From the Keweenaw Peninsula to the forest primeval in southern Michigan, the color explodes every autumn. Please visit www.westland.lib.mi.us for more information.

Fantasy Football Draft Party at the Friendship Center - on Friday, August 23 at 9:00 am, 1119 Newburgh Road. This fun event starts at 9:00 am with donuts and the draw for draft order. The draft begins at 9:30 am with a lunch break at 12:30 pm, the draft will resume after lunch. The cost is $20 per person and includes food, prizes and a final party. Click here for more information.

Wellness Walk and Talk at the Library - on Friday, August 23 from 10:00 am - 11:00 am, 6123 Central City Parkway. This free program helps you take steps to a healthier future. Learn about health and wellness topics of interest from Beaumont health professionals, then get answers to your questions and enjoy casual conversation during a 20-30 minute walk with the speaker. This month, Richard Taylor, Pharm. D will discuss "Medications - Side Effects and Things to Watch For." Registration is now open for this event, please call 734-326-6123.

William P. Faust Public Library is hosting an Outdoor Family Movie Night - on Friday, August 23  at 7:30 pm, 6123 Central City Parkway.  Please join us for a family movie under the stars! We will be showing: LEGO Batman: Family Matters! Come at 7:30 to get your seat. The movie will start at 8 p.m.  We'll have snacks and water for the whole family, though families are welcome to bring their own. Seating will be provided but will be limited, so blankets are encouraged. No registration is required. Please c all the Youth Desk at 734-326-6123 for more information.

Cruisin Hines - on Sunday, August 25 from 9:00 am - 6:00 pm. There is a $5 donation per car, please have exact change to help keep traffic flowing. The Park opens at 9:00 am for Cruisers and you must enter at Ford Road, no entry at Ann Arbor Trail/Nankin Mills or Merriman Road. Spectators can park at Merriman Road, Telegraph Road and Warrendale, but may not drive onto E.N. Hines Drive (please note that parking is limited for spectators and once these lots are full you will need to park off-site). The pavillions will be open to the public and vendors will be there with food and event goodies. Please contact Don Nicholson at [email protected] or call 734-658-5296 with any questions. Click here for more information.

August Youth Nonfiction Reading Challenge at the William P. Faust Public Library - through Friday, August 30 Summer Reading Fun continues in August with the Non-Fiction Challenge where c hildren and teens will read books at their own reading level from different subject areas.  Earn coupons, treasure chest prizes, a chance to win the jar of treats, entry into the grand prize drawing, AND finishers can choose a free book to keep!  Pick up your challenge sheet at the Youth Desk anytime in August!  Logs must be turned in by Friday, August 30 at 5:00 pm. Call the Library at 734-326-6123 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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