January 19, 2022 People/Dining/Shopping/Events/Culture All defining Livonia

Livonia. Setting the pace for a
return to a better normal.


FridayMusings readers last week overwhelmingly spoke out in our online poll saying that "YES" Livonia should have a Shakespeare in the Park this coming summer. Many wrote in saying they thought it would be cool. Well, apparently our Livonia Parks and Recreation partnering with Livonia Community Theatre agree and has set auditions and call back dates for Romeo and Juliet.

Drop-in auditions are set for February 18, 19, 20 with callbacks set for February 27. Production dates are July 29, 30, 31. Look for a major announcement next week on the partnership for funding.

Don't act? Be on the lookout for production assistance. Questions or to volunteer email edavis@livonia.gov.

All hands on deck. This typewriter is so excited. And you?

Livonia, setting the pace for a return to a better normal.
Next year Livonia should host an
MLK Freedom Walk. Start planning now.

Several years ago and for several years before that Livonia hosted a Martin Luther King program that included guest speakers, and high school singers. It might be time to come up with a full day of MLK service opportunities, volunteerism, the Madonna University program, Livonia Bennett Civic Center Library program with a reading of the "I have a Dream" speech, interpretive reading by CAPA.

You get the point. It is time for Livonia to join our neighbors, Westland and Dearborn in hosting a day honoring MLK.
Would you be supportive of Livonia hosting a day honoring Martin Luther King?
Yes
No
COVID rapid tests can now be ordered

State Representative Laurie Pohutsky passes along that "COVID rapid tests can be ordered at https://covidtests.gov at no cost. A maximum of 4 can be ordered, but the Biden administration is also working with local governments to get additional tests to the areas that need them using means other than the internet."

The typewriter ordered his. How about you>
Will you be ordering your 4 free COVID rapid tests?
Yes
No
Cooperation in politics with those with whom you disagree. Just ask
Sean Penn and Kid Rock.

This is the typewriters favorite "get out the vote but be sure to find common ground with those you disagree with" short feature.

A slight bias as son Paul of Colorado fame was the co-producer of this 14 minute, 2012 Kid Rock and Sean Penn statement about cooperation even if you are on opposite sides of an issue.

This needs to be a part of the Livonia Return to a Better Normal.
VOCES8 and Deep River

As part of the #LiveFromLondon festival, VOCES8 was asked to collaborate to sing this arrangement by Matthew Lynch, the conductor, of Harry Burleigh's harmonization of 'Deep River'.

So Livonia, this 4 minute video is designed for you to sit back, take a deep breath, letting the music transport you to a place of tranquility.
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ATTENTION Current LPS Kindergarten Parents ~ Have you heard about the Competitive Edge college savings program that the LPS Education Foundation offers? It can be used at any accredited college, university or trade school. Deadline is Feb. 1 to sign up. For more info., https://lpsfoundation.org
Who will represent Livonia after the
2022 elections?

Congress
12th District, west Detroit Dearborn, western Wayne County with Livonia, and Southfield.

Rashida Tliab (D) incumbent
Philip Cavanagh (D)
Shanelle Jackson (D)

No Republican has announced

State Senate
5th District, southwest corner of Livonia, Canton, Westland, Garden City, Inkster

Dayna Polehanki (D) incumbent
No Republican has announced

State Senate
6th District, majority of Livonia, Redford, Farmington, Farmington Hills

No Democrat has announced
No Republican has announced

State Representative
17th district, representing parts of Livonia (NE corner), Redford, and Detroit

Laurie Pohutsky (D)-incumbent
No Republican announced

State Representative
22 District: Michigan’s 22nd House District include Northville,, Northville Twp (part), Plymouth, Plymouth Twp (part), and western Livonia. 

Matt Koleszar (D)-incumbent
Cathryn Neracher (R)

State Representative
representing parts of Livonia (SE corner), Redford, and Detroit

No candidate has announced

County Commissioner
12th District, all of Westland and 1/3 of Livonia

Glenn Anderson (D) incumbent
No Republican announced

County Commissioner
2/3 of Livonia, Northville City and Twp

Terry Marecki (R) incumbent
No Democrat has announced
is gearing up for a new season at 
Dickinson Center

Week 1 is in the books!! The first integration meeting of our Robotics team in over 2 years was in their own description "amazing."

Each squad shared their progress and Imagery announced several robot name options.

Cora Rolfes - Stevenson High School - Junior describes the competition this way:

"This year’s game is Rapid React. Two teams are competing to process balls, or cargo, for transportation. They do this by carrying either the red or blue cargo, based on alliance, and depositing it into the upper hub or lower hub for points. The lower hub is worth less points than the higher hub.

"There is also a human player component that can assist with cargo retrieval and with scoring, before the robots race to the hangars in the final seconds of the match, scaling rungs for points."

Check out the video to see just what our robotics pro's will be up to this year.
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