October 25, 2021 People/Dining/Shopping/Events/Culture All defining Livonia
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Council race breaks all contemporary records for donations. Exceeds $150,000.
Our Livonia City Council race has accumulated from the five candidates who have submitted their required campaign finance reports $148,776 in campaign donations. This is without any information from Laura Toy and Ken Overwater who as of the filing deadline of October 22nd failed to file their finance report.
Two candidates have raised over $50,000. Dan Centers, 50,370, with expenditures of $40,225. Rob Donovic, 50,538, with expenditures reported of $25,796.
Jim Jolly raised $17,615 with expenditures of 12,753. Scott Morgan raised 19,734 with expenditures of 18,437. Carrie Budzinski raised 10,519 with expenditures of 10,268.
Keep these totals of campaign contributions in mind as they will easily exceed $150,000 when the delinquent reports of Laura Toy and Ken Overwater are tallied.
When our non-profits are coming out of the pandemic and in need of contributions to fund their organizations think how that $150,000 could help reach out a hand to someone in need, put a smile on the face of a child, provide winter clothing for a family without.
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Make this guitar a part of your collection and help the LSO |
A Letter from our Livonia Symphony Orchestra:
"The Livonia Symphony Orchestra is working hard to bring the beautiful symphonic music for which we are known back to the Livonia community and surrounding areas. As we organize and prepare, we have been gifted with an incredible bass guitar package and we are excited to hold our 2nd Annual Raffle.
"For 2021, we have an $8000 package including a Warwick Star Bass Guitar, Mesa Boogie Amplifier, Gallien Krueger Bass Speaker Cabinet, and more. The drawing will be held on December 29, 2021 (Mich. License #R61503); tickets are $50 each and there are only 500 tickets to sell. Proceeds from this raffle will benefit the Livonia Symphony Orchestra and allow us to continue to bring the love of music to Livonia and the surrounding areas.
"Thank you for your support. Pick up your ticket(s) today by calling 734.421.1111 or stop by the Livonia Recreation Center or Livonia Chamber of Commerce. Tickets will not be sold online.
"100% of the sales of the raffle tickets will go to help in the mission of the Livonia Symphony Orchestra:
> Serve the people of Livonia and the surrounding communities with musical enrichment
> Provide musical educational experiences for our local youth, and
> Provide professional growth opportunities for musicians to enhance their artistic talents
"The Livonia Symphony Society thanks our community for all their support the past 48 Years. We have been a musical force for 48 yrs."
Let's help the Livonia Symphony Orchestra return to a Better Normal. Thanks LSO.
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Join Barefoot Productions for an evening of music, friends, family!
Livonia has a wealth of community theatre, not the least of which is Barefoot Productions, Five and Farmington. As they join other cultural organizations coming out of the pandemic they are hosting a fund raiser in November.
Let's make their return to normal a return to a Better Normal. Thanks Barefoot Productions.
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Christmas Holiday Concert planning underway |
Let's keep the return to a better normal as our mantra.
In keeping with that thought, the Livonia Civic Chorus is preparing for its 56th Annual Christmas Concert.
Because they have not had a live concert in 2 years they are celebrating the return to live performances by designating this holiday Concert as Complimentary.
For the next month, FridayMusings will be making these complimentary tickets available to our readers. Simply drop a dime on the typewriter by emailing me at rwilliamjoyner@gmail.com. The ticket (s) will be mailed the same day.
Let's make the return to normal a return to a Better Normal. Thanks Chorus.
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Returning to a Better Normal with another great Livonia Christmas Parade
Billy Keppen is hard at work to bring us another Livonia Christmas Parade. Thank you Livonia for this welcoming event.
The Merry & Bright Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting is back! Mark your calendars for 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 5. They will kick off with a parade from Frost Middle School to the Livonia City Hall south entrance, where there will be tree lighting before families can enjoy some free activities at the Livonia Public Library’s Bennett Civic Center Library around 5 p.m.
If it's anything like this picture, it’s sure to be a great event to kick off the holiday season.
They are currently looking for civic groups, school groups, non-profits, etc. who would like to get festive and walk in the parade. Be it dressing up, making a banner, or building a float, they want your group to show your holiday spirit while marching along.
You’d be welcome to hand out candy or giveaway items along the route before continuing along to the participant pick-up location at the Kirksey Recreation Center.
Those interested should email Billy at wkeppen@livonia.gov for details.
Let's make the return to normal a return to a Better Normal. Thanks Billy.
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Carrie Budzinski for Council
"It was the perfect service activity for their age. They could be actively involved AND they could run around screaming without disturbing anyone. They had a great time and now when they drive on Farmington Road they'll always be able to point and say, 'I planted those trees'.
"I'm running for City Council because of my kids. I want to do my part to make sure they grow up in a vibrant community that is prepared for the uncertainties of the future. We can't change the world but we can make a difference in our part of it.
"I'm committed to serving Livonia and I will continue to make information easily accessible for people so you can be involved too - we can do great things when we work together."
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Dan Centers for Council
"What a beautiful day knocking doors! We also got to take in Livonia’s Halloween excitement. Very impressive!"
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Scott Morgan for Council
Rob Donovic for Council
"Great day for Teams Morgan and Donovic - lit drop, coffee and doughnuts, and friendship."
Picture with Scott Bahr.
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The War of the Worlds
Orson Wells' live radio broadcast from 1938 comes to the Barefoot stage with an expanded script adapted and produced by Artistic Director, Valerie Haas and Directed by Michael Cuba
Show Dates: October 29, 30 & 31, 2021
Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00PM, Sundays at 2:00PM
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Livonia Library excels in so many ways |
SAVE THE DATE! Join in on Saturday, Oct. 30 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for a family-friendly spooktacular outdoor trick-or-treat event! Visit the StoryWalk® behind the Bennett Civic Center Library, read the story, and pick up a few (non-candy) treats along the way.
This is a drop-in event; families may visit any time between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Kids are encouraged to attend in costume and bring a treat bag.
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