October 09,2020 Your Source for Livonia Cultural Happenings
Our hometown Rotary AM Club aiming to help eradicate polio worldwide
Since we couldnt do our carnival or Touch a Truck this year, we are doing this as a fundraiser and would hope you could help publicize it for us. 

70 minute live magic show on facebook live. Thurs Oct 29 from 7pm-8:10. Tickets $25 per household. 

Should be great fun for the family and help Rotary Intl get rid of the last two countries with active polio cases (Afghanistan and Pakistan). Please ask people to forward this link to as many friends and relatives as possible. It would make a great gift for someone you don't what to get them for a birthday or anniversary.
2021 City of Livonia Greenleaf Award – Submit Your Nomination

Do you know a Livonia based business or organization that is demonstrating leadership in environmental and sustainability initiatives? Now is the time to let the rest of the community know. 

The Greenleaf Commission on Sustainability (LivoniaGreenleaf.org) and the Livonia Chamber of Commerce will award its annual City of Livonia Greenleaf Award. The goal of the Greenleaf Award is to recognize businesses or volunteer organizations that have demonstrated leadership in making Livonia a resilient and sustainable community. 

To Submit a Nomination for the 2021 City of Livonia Greenleaf Award

Businesses or volunteer organizations can nominate others or themselves for the City of Livonia Greenleaf Award.  To submit a nomination, please email the following information to Jim Baringhaus – Greenleaf Commission (jbaringhaus@ci.livonia.mi.us):

  • Name of Business or Organization You Wish to Nominate
  • Your Name and Contact Information (Email address or Telephone
  • Contact Name & Contact Information (Email address or Telephone) for the Nominated Business or Organization
  • Description of the sustainability initiatives of this business or organization
  • Explanation of why this business or organization deserves the Greenleaf Award
Musings Reader Poll on Livonia issues
Would you like to see an Amphitheatre in Livonia?
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Let's all attend Seedlings'
Virtual Open House!
Instead of holding an open house at our Livonia, MI facility this fall, we are inviting everyone to watch the wonderful video that "Under the Radar Michigan" produced showcasing Seedlings.

  See kids read and write braille. Watch as our staff and volunteers make their books. Do it all virtually from your home at your convenience.

Watch NOW or anytime! Our Open House is Oct. 14 officially, but since it's virtual, you can attend any time or day. Why wait?

Watch below 
Free Brake Light Repair
Livonia Citizens Caring About Black Lives (LCCABL) is hosting a clinic to change your tail and brake lights free of charge.

This public service aims to prevent unnecessary police stops, expensive tickets and fines, and possible court appearances, to benefit the greater community. By reducing the opportunity for police stops that disproportionately affect vulnerable populations, LCCABL works toward its goal of “public safety for all”.

They will have the most common brake lights on hand and trained volunteers to help install.
There will be water and snacks and a waiting area while they change the burnt out tail light bulbs in your car.

Reserve a spot at the clinic, and let us know what make and model of car you are bringing. They will do their best to get your lights working, but cannot guarantee that they will be able to solve any underlying wiring issues.

The time slots are in 15 minute intervals starting at 11AM, with the last one at 3:45PM. They will also be serving "walk ins" as time permits.

Here is the link to reserve your spot: https://forms.gle/YgYtXxSwody4ZTb17
Time for a
Friday Smile
Country Blues Artist Robert Johnson plays Eric Clapton on his Acoustic Guitar. Johnson is a Special Education Teacher who studied at the University of Michigan.

He went to Thurston High School in Redford and now lives in the historic Old Rosedale section of Livonia with his family.
Movie Night at Ford Field
Looking for some spooky Halloween fun?

Reserve your spot for the Livonia Parks and Recreation Drive-in Movie featuring The Addams Family!

The event takes place on Saturday, Oct. 10 at Ford Field.


Mark your calendars for two more Halloween-themed movies on Saturday, Oct. 17 for Hotel Transylvania and Saturday, Oct. 24 for Ghostbusters!
Steve King and the Dittilies
Join your family and friends on Saturday, Oct. 10 from 6-8 p.m. for a special fall edition of Music From the Heart! The Livonia Arts Commission is proud to present Livonia's own Steve King and the Dittilies!

Music From the Heart has a new location this year!! All concerts will take place on the east side of the Jack E. Kirksey Recreation Center.
What are our candidates for United States Congress up to with 4 weeks to go
Congresswoman Haley Stevens (MI-11) released a new television ad for her re-election campaign. "Little Guys" featuring small business owner Paul Ryznar -- whose 32-person manufacturing company is located in Wixom -- discussing Stevens' work to secure relief for small businesses like his and protect Michigan jobs during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Stevens was recently endorsed by the Detroit Regional Chamber and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce for her bipartisan advocacy for Michigan's manufacturing economy. 
Polehanki on News Regarding Threats to Governor, State Capitol

Sen. Dayna Polehanki (D-Livonia),has issued the following statement regarding today’s news of an alleged plot to kidnap Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and violently overthrow state government:

“I was shaken to my core the day armed gunmen casually stood over us in the Michigan Senate, taunting and intimidating us, and I am again shaken, beyond belief, by today’s news. While we are thankful to the state and federal agencies involved in thwarting these verifiable threats against public servants, I cannot overstate how much we need to change now before there is a next time — because there will be one — and God forbid if there are children present when it happens.

“There has never been a clearer alert signal than today’s news that we must ban guns from the state Capitol except for those used by law enforcement and our sergeants. This is not normal, and it is incumbent upon us to not just talk the talk but walk the walk. It is one thing to condemn these domestic terrorists, but it is another thing to take a stand for something and say, ‘no more.’ We need to liberate Michigan from threats of violence, and I implore the state Capitol Commission to reconsider a ban on guns in the Michigan State Capitol immediately before it’s too late.”

Sen. Polehanki and her colleague, Sen. Rosemary Bayer (D-Beverly Hills) have introduced legislation to ban guns from the Capitol grounds except by the Michigan State Police and each chamber’s Sergeants-at-Arms. The legislation, Senate Bills 1158 and 1159, remain untouched in the Senate Government Operations Committee chaired by Republican Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey.
Our Livonia Civic Chorus is getting
ready to entertain with a Virtual Season
What are our candidates for County Commissioner up to with 4 weeks left

Commissioner Terry Marecki had a "great meeting this morning in Livonia with Prosecutor Kym Worthy, Mayor Maureen Miller Brosnan, and Police Chief Curtis Caid.

"Prosecutor Worthy updated us all on the programs that she and her staff have either newly implemented or continue running that protect the citizens of Wayne County."

Nancy Darga will be meeting with voters and supporters in Rotary Park, Wednesday, October 21, from 5 – 7, to discuss the campaign and issues important to the residents of Livonia, Northville and Northville Township.

Donations accepted online, whether you can come or not: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/darga9

Please note: Masks and social distancing required