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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REVISED This Week in Westland
December 14, 2019 - December 22 , 2019

REVISED  (to include agenda )
City of Westland Marks its 10th year of "Shop and Dine Campaign" with 10K Shopping Spree - Once again, the City of Westland has partnered with  WNIC's  "Jay Towers in the Morning Crew" to raffle off a shopping spree to the Westland Shopping Center.  The event will take place on  Saturday, December 14 at the Westland Shopping Center, located at 35000 Warren Rd.  Jay Towers will be on site giving away additional prizes.  From  10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. the WNIC team will be handing out raffle tickets for a chance to win a $5,000 shopping spree. Doors to the Westland Shopping Center will open at 7:00 a.m.  At 12:00 p.m. four raffle tickets will be drawn.  Those four winners will take turns opening presents to see who wins the grand prize.  Runner ups will receive gift cards in the amount of $100.  The City of Westland has upped the ante again this year.  Thanks to our partners at Parkside Credit Union we will be raffling off, not one, but TWO $5,000 shopping sprees! In addition to Parkside Credit Union doubling this year's prize offerings, they are also providing individuals with an exclusive opportunity to receive a bonus ticket the week leading up to the event.  If you stop in at any Parkside Credit Union location from 9:00 a.m. on Monday, December 9 through 12:00 p.m. on Friday, December 13 you can receive an extra ticket to be entered into the final drawing.  There is a one ticket per person limit and no purchase necessary.   All you need for your second chance ticket is a valid driver's license or state I.D. and a valid email address.   Parkside Credit Union Branch Locations   Westland Branch - 1747 S. Newburgh Rd., Westland, MI 48186  Livonia Branch - 36525 Plymouth Rd., Livonia, MI 48150  Dearborn Dix Ave. Branch - 9500 Dix Ave., Dearborn, MI 48120  Dearborn Maple St. Branch - 4353 Maple St., Dearborn, MI 48126  Hours of Operation  Mon-Tue, Thurs-Fri: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  Wed: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. You must be present to win on Saturday, December 14, 2019.  

William P. Faust Library will be hosting Their First Holiday Cookie Exchange - on Sunday, December 15, 2019 from 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. located at 6123 Central City Parkway, Meeting Rooms A & B.  Sample and share cookies as you gather new recipes for your recipe box. Participants will make and bring three dozen cookies to share at the exchange. Send us your recipe ahead of time to [email protected] and you'll go home with a printed copy of all the recipes! Bring a container to take extra cookies home in. Vote for your favorite cookie, and the winner will go home with a fun prize! Registration required.  Register at westland.lib.mi.us or call 734-326-6123.

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, December 16, 2019 at 5:30 p.m. at Westland City Hall, 36300 Warren Road.  Please click here to see the agenda.
  • Library Board Study Session will take place on Monday, December 16, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. at the William P. Faust Library, 6123 Central City Parkway.  Please click here to see the agenda.
  • The Westland City Council Meeting will take place on Monday, December 16, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. at Westland City Hall, 36300 Warren Road.  Please click here to see  the agenda.
  • Library Board Meeting will take place on Monday, December 16, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. at the William P. Faust Library, located at 6123 Central City Parkway.  Please click here to see the agenda.
  • The Zoning Board of Appeals meeting will take place on Wednesday, December 18, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. at Westland City Hall, 36300 Warren Road.  Please click here to see agenda. 
  • The Local Development Finance Authority meeting will take place on Friday, December 20, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. at Westland City Hall, 36300 Warren Road.  Please click here for the agenda.
Commodities Distribution at Jefferson Barns Community Vitality Center - on Thursday, December 19, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. at 31250 Dorsey Road.  This is only for residents of Westland living north of Michigan Avenue.  For the month of December, they will distribute tuna, shredded cheddar cheese, fresh oranges, pistachios, sliced potatoes, frozen pork loin roast, Toasty 'O cereal and possible additional items.  The communities hotline is 734-595-0366.

The "All American Holiday Decorating Contest" has begun! The contest will run from now until midnight on Tuesday, December 24. Residents can nominate themselves or a friend in one or all of the three categories: Best Traditional Display, Most Creative Display and Over the Top Display.  Nominees will be asked to provide a picture along with their submission. You can nominate your house by submitting the information and a picture on www.cityofwestland.com  and click the All American Holiday Decorating link.  You can also enter the contest by posting your picture publicly on Twitter or Instagram, tagging @CityofWestland and using the hashtag #westlandholidaypride.   Winners will be announced and awarded with prizes at the first council meeting of the New Year on Monday, January 6, 2020.  

Wayne County Annual Lightfest has returned for the Holiday Season  - The lightfest runs through  Tuesday, December 31, 2019  the only day it is closed is Christmas Day.  The lightfest drive offers five miles of colorful displays and at the end, visitors can stop and visit Santa's Shelter for refreshments and and photos. For more information please call 734-261-1990.  The fee to drive through the spectacular displays is $5.00 per vehicle.  On December 3, 10 and 17, visitors can donate a new unwrapped toy in lieu of paying the entrance fee. 

Mike Modano Ice Arena Programming - The Mike Modano Ice Arena located at 6210 Wildwood, has plenty of fun in store: 
  • Open Skate - will take place on Friday, December 20, 2019 from 1:00 p.m. - 2:20 p.m., Saturday, December 21, 2019 from 5:30 p.m. - 6:50 p.m., Sunday, December 22, 2019 from 12:30 p.m. - 1:50 p.m. For more information, please call 734-729-4560.
  • Glow Skating on Friday nights from 7:00 p.m. - 8:50 p.m. for more information, please call 734-729-4560.
  • Holiday Break skate with Santa will take place on December 21, 2019 from 5:30 p.m. - 6:50 p.m. for more information, please call 734-729-4560. 
Coming soon: Inspire Theater will be presenting Suite Surrender: a farce by Michael McKeever - January 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, & 25, 2019 at 7:30 p.m. and January 12, 19 & 26, 2019 at 3:00 p.m. Westland Center for the Arts is located at 33455 Warren Rd. It's 1942, and two of Hollywood's biggest divas have descended upon the luxurious Palm Beach Royale Hotel -- assistants, luggage, and legendary feud with one another in tow. Everything seems to be in order for their wartime performance...that is, until they are somehow assigned to the same suite. Mistaken identities, overblown egos, double entendres, and a lap dog named Mr. Boodles round out this hilarious riot of a love note to the classic farces of the 30s and 40s. It is not suitable for all ages.  For tickets and more information visit  https://inspiretheatre.ticketleap.com 
 









 








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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