January 31, 2022 People/Dining/Shopping/Events/Culture All defining Livonia
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Volunteerism defines Livonia |
Is your new year's resolution to volunteer in your community?
Join the Livonia Service Corps!
LSC is a group of volunteers who have raised their hands to be called on when a resident is in need of assistance due to physical and/or financial situations and is without family or friends who can provide support.
Some examples of requests the city might receive are emergency-based yard clean-up, snow shoveling, food delivery, minor home repairs, etc.
If you, or your organization, are interested in being a part of the Livonia Service Corps, please call (734) 466-2049 ext. 1 or email volunteer@livonia.gov.
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Think Summer. Plan your block party. |
It's not too early to start thinking about summer fun! Plan ahead for your 2022 Block Party!
Requests to hold a neighborhood Block Party and/or the Barricading of City Streets, must be turned into the City Clerk’s office for consideration by the Livonia City Council at least eight weeks prior to the planned event.
You can obtain a form on the link below or they may be picked up at the City Clerk’s Office on the first floor of City Hall.
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She calls her retirement "bittersweet
Former LPS School Trustee retires
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"Today was bittersweet and exciting; after 14 plus years at PVS Chemicals I retired today. I received some wonderful gifts from my coworkers and my friend Grace Grace Klemme Bayer. My family took me to lunch on Wednesday to Vivio’s in Eastern Market.
"I have waited impatiently for this day to come. I look forward to spending time with Bob, our children, and our grandkids. Going to our cottage on any day of the week sounds refreshing. We don’t have to rush on Friday nights after work and back home again on Sunday."
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The Neighborhood Grant Program was established by the Livonia City Council to encourage residents to work collaboratively to foster a sense of community and actively participate in making improvements to their neighborhoods.
A maximum of $500 per neighborhood grant can be awarded for projects/events that support community involvement and reflect positively on the entire City.
The types of projects or events can include community art programs, community events - e.g., neighborhood parties (eligible only once), Rosedale Gardens Parade, public space landscaping/beautification, stewardship of neighborhood parks and common spaces, youth programs - e.g., Beverly Soccer League, Clements Circle Boy Scouts, etc.
Complete an online application (PDF) or pick one up in person at the Community Resources office on the fifth floor of City Hall. The application deadline is May 31, and funds must be spent and documented by Nov. 30. Some restrictions apply.
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Mike Rudell, Musings go-to kayaker, runner, and parks explorer, offers up a recommendation that this typewriter just had to pass along. I don't kayak and stopped running 40 years ago.
It is so much fun to live vicariously through the ambitious:
"If you are looking for a beautiful place to enjoy nature all year round, then check out the 550-acre Holliday Nature Preserve that is in Livonia, Westland, and Canton.
"There are multiple entrances to this beautiful park and winter is an especially beautiful time to be there. I am so thankful that this little bit of land adjacent to the Middle Rouge River has been preserved for our use.
"Today on my lunch break, I ran 6 miles in the preserve over ice and through the snow. I saw deer, hawks, and a bunch of squirrels.
"The best part? I didn’t see any other people. Check out www.hnpa.org for maps, information, and more."
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Charlie Mahoney: Thank you Bill for the summary of the Hardies Family Trust and its place in Livonia. I am sure Bob is smiling at the continuing positive impact he is making.
Holli Kerkhof: What a beautiful tribute to a great guy (Bob Hardies). It’s incredible to see how his legacy will live on and how he continues to impact the community in a positive way through his trust donations. Thanks for sharing!
Liz Jarvis: I was just telling someone about Bob, and how he was one of Livonia's biggest fans. I miss seeing him around. Thanks for sharing his legacy!
Bob Legel: That was a wonderful article about BOB HARDIES! His books were appreciated by Historical society members! I had him scheduled for another presentation when he passed on.
Brandon McCullough: What an incredible legacy. Bob Hardies kindness will live on for a very long time.
Carol Brodbectk: How very nice, Bill. Well, you got to me. Miss that guy (Bob Hardies) a whole lot!
Dan MacIver: Quite possibly the best Musings ever! Well done my friend!
Rick Hayes: Sure liked Bob Hardies Best Kept Secrets of Livonia!
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Join the Rotary AM Club for doughnuts, coffee, conversation at 7:30 each Wednesday at the Livonia Senior Center. |
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Postal Address
19514 Bainbridge 48152
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E-mail
rwilliamjoyner@gmail.com
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"I have officially filed to retain my seat as a Trustee for Schoolcraft College. Kristyn and the kids rushed to City Hall after school to watch me fill out the paperwork to be on the November election.
"Thank you to all the city employees and elected officials that took the time to give the kids a VIP tour of Clerks Office, Auditorium, and the Mayor's office."
Gierak is a Clarenceville High School graduate, Schoolcraft College alumni, and received an Associate of Applied Science in the Skilled Trades from Lake Superior State University. Mr. Gierak is also a graduate of the Bricklayers Allied Craftworkers Local 2 Apprenticeship Training Program.
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He has a passion for Schoolcraft College as well as diversity and equality in education. He is a founding Board Member of the Clarenceville Education Foundation and serves as the Chair of the Livonia Water and Sewer Board.
Gierak works with the Bricklayers Allied Craftworkers Local 2 as a Business Agent for Metro Detroit. He serves as Trustee on the Health and Welfare Trust Fund, the Bricklayers Pension Fund, and the Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee.
Gierak and his wife are lifelong residents of Livonia. His wife Kristyn teaches for Livonia Public Schools and their children also attend Livonia Public Schools.
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Did you go to our Livonia Public Schools? Now you can be a part of the new Alumni group. |
LPS Alumni! Our schools want to hear from you! Exciting things coming – newsletter, meet ups and more.
Please fill out this short Google form:
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Hockey Night in Westland
The typewriter just got my tickets for the Red Wings Alumni v the Wild Wings.
Will be there to cheer on Brandon McCullough who is on loan to the Wild Wings. Mayor Bill Wild skated with the Livonia All Stars v the Red Wings Alumni last fall so it is only fitting that Livonia loans one of our council folks for the Westland game.
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