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 24, 2018 - March 4, 2018
Inspire Theater Presents "Gone with the Breeze" -  This is the last weekend to check out Inspire Theater's musical comedy, "Gone with the Breeze." The show runs this week at the  Westland Center for the Arts , located at 33455 Warren Rd.  Showtimes are  Friday, February 23  at 7:30 p.m.,  Saturday, February 24  at 7:30 p.m. and  Sunday, February 25  at 3:00 p.m.  For tickets and more information,  click here.  

Show me the Money Day - Westland is partnering with the Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency to offer "Show me the Money Day," an interactive financial resource fair meant to help attendees reach their money goals.  The event will be hosted on Monday, February 26 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Jefferson Barns Community Vitality Center, located at 32150 Dorsey St.  The event is free to the public and includes fun, food and prizes.  You can get more information and view the event flyer by clicking here.

Master Plan Summit - Please join us for an interactive evening of learning and ideas on Monday, February 26 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the Grande Ball Room of Westland City Hall, located at 36300 Warren Rd.  At this public meeting we will be discussing our Master Plan update and how you can help shape the future of Westland.  A Master Plan is a comprehensive, framework document that provides a long-range vision for future development and policy. Based on an evaluation of present conditions, it works to solve social, environmental, physical, and economic issues. 

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:

Historical Commission
  • The Westland Historical Commission will meet on Tuesday, February 27 at 7:00 p.m. at the Historic Village Park, located at 857 N. Wayne Rd.
Youth Sport Classes - Keep your kids active this winter with youth sport classes. The Livonia Family YMCA is offering soccer and basketball classes from Tuesday, February 27 through Wednesday, April 11. Kids ages 3-7 can participate. Classes will be held at the Jefferson Barnes Vitality Center in the gymnasium, located at 32150 Dorsey St. 

Blood Pressure Screening -  Blood Pressure Checks will be done by the Westland Fire Department on  Thursday, March 1  from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the  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.

Buddy Up Registration and Kick-Off - Registration is officially open for Westland's popular, life changing, 7-week "Buddy Up" program!  The program is for anyone looking to engage in a healthier lifestyle, but is limited to the first 250 paid registrants.  The kick off party will take place on Friday, March 9 at 7:00 p.m. at Westland City Hall, located at 36300 Warren Rd.  After the kick-off, participants will meet every Saturday morning from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. for 7 weeks and will be guided and encouraged through the program by their team captain. You can get more information about this incredible program or register by clicking 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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