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 
 February 10, 2018 - February 18, 2018
Friends of the Library Book Sale - Get some great reads at great prices at the Friends of the Library Book Sale.  The sale takes place at the William P. Faust  Westland Public Library, located at 6123 Central City Parkway on  Friday February 9 and  Saturday, February 10  from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and  Sunday, February 11 from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.


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:

Friends of the Library
  • The Friends of the Library meeting will take place on Tuesday, February 13 at 2:00 p.m. at the Westland Library, located at 6123 Central City Parkway.  

Library Board
  • The Library Board will meet on Wednesday, February 14 at 7:00 p.m. at the Westland Library, located at 6123 Central City Parkway.  

Blood Pressure Screening - Westland's Senior Resources Department is offering free blood pressure screening on  Thursday, February 15 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Westland Friendship Center located at 1119 Newburgh Rd. This is  an excellent way to keep track of your blood pressure.  Knowing there is a problem is half the battle - so keep on top of these important readings.

Relay for Life Kick-off Event - Westland will once again be hosting Relay for Life this summer in an effort to raise money and awareness to finish the fight against cancer. If you are interested in participating please attend the kickoff party on Thursday February 15 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Westland City Hall, located at 36300 Warren Road. 

Inspire Theater Presents "Gone with the Breeze" - Be sure to check out Inspire Theater's new musical comedy, "Gone with the Breeze." The show opens this week at the Westland Center for the Arts, located at 33455 Warren Rd.  Showtimes are Friday, February 16 at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, February 17 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, February 18 at 3:00 p.m.  For tickets and more information, click here.




For more information, please call Aubrey Berman 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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