February 19, 2020 Your News source for All Livonia. All the time. All ways positive.
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| Livonia's night out in support of CAPA, Murder Mystery Company and in memory of Anna Bonde |
 April 1st is the date to mark. Mark and circled and underlined. That is the date when the Murder Mystery Company returns to Livonia for the
Anna Bonde Benefit Mystery Dinner. This is one of the nights the typewriter looks forward to every year. It is just plain fun.
America's favorite murder mystery dinner theater is bringing murder to the mitten-- in a comedic way, of course! The Murder Mystery Company was founded in Michigan, so they are literally right at home in Livonia.
Unlike other theatrical shows, the Murder Mystery Company experiences are completely interactive and immersive. From the moment you enter to take your seat, you are a part of the action. You witness a crime, assemble clues, interrogate suspects, and solve the crime, all before you finish your dessert! Work with your entire table to solve their live-action game of Clue.
This year the Murder Mystery Company will present a fun, entertaining evening at the
Anna Bonde Benefit Mystery Dinner. The theme this is
I Love The 80s To Death on Wednesday April 1st at Livonia's own Burton Manor. The evening is a steal again at only $27.
To get your tickets
click here.
What is the theme this year? Read on. . .
It's the 80's again, and all of the big names are here for a big concert. Tensions run rampant as backstage secrets spill out into the spotlight with like, totally tragic results! This isn't an episode of Miami Vice! This is like...murder. It's up to you to bust it like a ghost, for sure! Peg your jeans, slouch your socks, flash some neon, put on way too much eyeliner and get that hair up! You are going to solve this crime in style. No time to be Too Shy! You are a Smooth Operator, and you know to listen to those Careless Whispers. It's time to put on your Sunglasses at Night and Relax. Time after time...You will solve the case.
 Meet Anna Bonde
The Anna Bonde Benefit Mystery Dinner was established to honor the life of Anna K. Bonde. Anna, a graduate of Churchill High School who was active in the CAPA program while in high school, died on March 17, 2001 while en route to New Orleans where she and four of her St. Olaf College classmates planned to spend spring break volunteering at an elementary school. Their car was struck by a drunk driver driving the wrong way on a highway near Springfield, Illinois. Two of her friends also perished in the crash. Anna possessed a deep passion for all aspects of theater. She was also a person with a deep compassion for others and a desire to make the world a better place.
The show at Burton Manor in addition to raising funds for the Anna K. Bonde Scholarship benefits students from the Creative and Performing Arts Program (CAPA) at Churchill High School. What makes the evening so special is that it also involves CAPA students giving them some acting experiences outside of the classroom.
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Our Hometown Livonia continues to take on the Opioid Crisis with Town Hall scheduled
March 5th, 6:00 -- 7:30, Bennett Civic Center Library
Join Police Chief Curtis Caid, Families against Narcotics Lauren Rousseau,
Mitchell's Hope Michele Wagner and Growth Works Patrick Stropes
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 The importance of understanding the Opioid Crisis will the focus of a Livonia Opioid Town Hall hosted by State Representative Laurie Pohutsky. With the crisis afflicting and affecting Livonia this town hall becomes an important step of defining the issue, the impact of the issue and steps that might be taken to resolve the issue locally.
Pohutsky will be joined by an expert panel of special guests including:
Livonia Police Chief Curtis Caid. Caid is
a product of Livonia Public School system. He s
tarted his college at
Schoolcraft College,
graduated from
Madonna University/ He says He is "
pretty much Livonia through and through." H
e started as a police cadet in 1979 and moved through the ranks and was appointed the job of top cop in 2011.
Lauren Rousseau from Families Against Narcotics. Lauren Rousseau is a professor of law at Western Michigan University Cooley Law School. From 2010 to 2012, she was legal guardian of a young man who became addicted to heroin, and who lost his life after multiple attempts at treatment. Professor Rousseau's experience with this young man affected her profoundly, starting her on a path of service to families struggling with addiction.
Michele Wagner from Mitchell's Hope. Mitchell's Hope, Fowlerville Michigan is a grassroots organization formed by Michele Wagner after the tragic loss of her only child Mitchell in 2014 to accidental overdose. Mitchell's Hope aims to promote: awareness of the opiate pandemic, many pathways to recovery, education, prevention & support for those in the trenches. We also advocate to end the stigma surrounding Substance Use Disorder and Mental Illness; they go hand in hand! We provide free Naloxone training and host a mutual aide grief group.
Patrick Stropes from Growth Works. Stropes counsels others struggling with addiction through a new program, Rescue Recovery, run by Growth Works Inc., a local human services agency.
Growth Works has a long, rich history of providing youth and family support and addiction counseling in Wayne County. Initially, Growth Works was founded in 1971 as a youth drop-in center to provide a place for local community children to be active in a safe environment. Providing such a space was an attempt to keep the local children engaged in positive activities, thus reducing the likelihood of substance abuse and delinquency.
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The panel is set up with four community activists who based on their experience will be able and willing to answer your questions and share information on available resources to support our family, friends or loved ones struggling with addiction.
The Town Hall will also provide updates on work being done at the state and local level to provide relief and assistance to those experiencing the effects of the crisis and to help end it.
When: Thursday, March 5, from 6-7:30 p.m.
Where: Livonia Civic Center Library Auditorium, 32777 Five Mile Road in Livonia
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Livonia Symphony Orchestra February 22nd
"PASSPORT TO SCANDINAVIA" Louis Schmidt Auditorium -
Clarenceville H. S. @ 4:00 featuring: Japanese born pianists Yuki and Tomoko Mack.
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Yuki and Tomoko Mack have dazzled audiences on three continents. From Bach to Piazzolla, their diverse repertoire includes a broad range of
four-hands piano music and orchestral works. After winning strong recognition as soloists, Yuki and Tomoko partnered to form the award-winning piano duo. "The Mack Sisters". Together they've won top prizes in several
international competitions, including the "Dranoff International Two-Piano Competition" in Florida, and the "Ellis Two-Piano National Competition" in South Carolina. They've also received both the first and "Kodama" prizes at the "International Piano Duo Competition" in Tokyo.
Most notably, in 2006, they were selected as Steinway Artists - joining an impressive roster of world renown pianists.
Additionally, the Mack Sisters have been featured in the "Gilmore International Keyboard Festival in Michigan, the "Symposium for Two Pianos" inFlorida and the keyboard festival at the "Quebec International Two-Piano Festival".
Beyond the main-stage, they've performed live on radio in Sweden, Italy, Poland and the U. S. In Chicago, Yuki and Tomoko performed on multiple WFMT radio programs. They also were featured as guest artists on PBS in Michigan and in Florida. Motivated by their passionate belief of music's ability to empower the human spirit, they have developed Master Classes and Community Outreach Programs that are very popular with students and audiences.
Currently, Yuki and Tomoko reside in Michigan. With their deep roots in the musical community they've established themselves as highly sought-after educators and performing artists. When not teaching or performing, they're recording. Their collection of CDs include "Rhapsody", "American Mosaic", "Fantasy", and "Danse Montage" - all of which exhibit their unique sense of interpretation and flawless technique.
This summer they will once again join the faculty of the "International Summer Music Festival" in Naleczow, Poland.
And Don't forget to get your raffle tickets for this one of a kind guitar pictured here on the right. Tickets will be sold at the Livonia Symphony Concert February 22nd.
No one else does the arts better than our hometown Livonia.
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Musings follows our City Council
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| Livonia City Council Study Meeting - February 10, 2020 |
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| Musings follows Livonia Happenings |
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February in Livonia
All February
Allen Brooks photography on display at
Livonia City Hall 9 to 5. The show will be up until Feb 28.
February 22 @ 4:00
PASSPORT TO SCANDINAVIA
Livonia Symphony Orchestra
Clarenceville's Historic Louis Schmidt Auditorium
February 23 @ 2:00
Friends of the Livonia Library
"A Meeting Between Harriet Tubman and Sojourner Truth" performed by Madelyn Porter, Story Teller. Livonia Bennett Civic Center Library auditorium
February 23 @ 4:30 - 8:30
The Ian Clemens 4th Annual Trivia Night
Hosted by The Ian Clemens Foundation
St. Mary's Cultural Center
February 29
The Arc of Northwest Wayne County
Laurel Manor
Ball for All Leap Year Fundraiser
March in Livonia
March 3 @ 6:30
Livonia Garden Club
Civic Park Senior Center
Four seasons of garden interest
March 8 @ 1:30 - 4:00
March 18
March 26 @ 7:00 - 9:30
Happily Ever After--The Joy of Weddings
Reservations required
March 10 @ 7:00 am -- 8:00 pm
Presidential Primary
March 14
33rd Annual Bowling for Braille Books
Novi Bowl Family Fun Center
March 15 @ 2:00
Friends of the Livonia Library
"Through Her Eyes Women Artists in the Detroit Institute of Arts."
Livonia Bennett Civic Center Library auditorium.
March 16 @ 2:00
Livonia Historical Society presents Joe Oldenberg discussing "The First Native Tribes of Michigan." Alexander Blue House, Greenmead Historical Park
March 22
Mom to Mom Sale
Kirksey Recreation Center
March 21
@ 9:00 - 3:00
Home Show brought to you by
The Livonia Chamber of Commerce
Jack Kirksey Recreation Center
April in Livonia
April 7 @ 6:30
Livonia Garden Club
Civic Park Senior Center
Sustainable Food System
April 14
Today's Africa Through American Eyes
Dr. Peggi J. Tabor, PhD
Livonia Citizens for Peace
Livonia Senior Center
April 25 @ 10:00 - 3:00
Previously Enjoyed
Jewelry
Sale
Greenmead Historic Village
May in Livonia
May 5 @ 6:30
Livonia Garden Club
Civic Park Senior Center
Plant Legends and Stories
May 16 @ 9:00 - 10:00
Livonia Garden Club Plant Sharing Event
Greenmead Historical Park Rain or Shine
Everyone is encouraged to come and take plants whether or not they have plants to share
May 17 @ 3:00
Red Wing Alumni v Livonia All Stars
Eddie Edgar Arena
June in Livonia
June 7 @ 3:00
Livonia Civic Chorus Spring Concert
Churchill High School Performing Arts Center
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Musings follows the 2020 elections
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Joe Biden D
Michael Bloomberg D
Cory Booker D
Pete Buttigieg D
Julian Castro D
John Delaney D
Tulsi Gabbard D
Amy Klobuchar D endorsed by FridayMusings
Bernie Sanders D
Joe Sestak D
Tom Steyer D
Elizabeth Warren D
Marianne Williamson D
Andrew Yang D
United States Senate
Gary Peters (D-I)
Bob Carr (R)
John James (R)
United States House of Representatives
Haley Stevens (D-I)
Endorsed by:
Michigan Education Association
Kerry Bentivolio (R)
Whitney Williams (R)
Endorsed by:
Eric Esshaki (R)
Michigan House of Representatives
Laurie Pohutsky (D-I)
Martha Ptashnik (R)
Wayne County Commissioner
Terry Marecki (R-I)
Schoolcraft College Trustee
Brian Broderick (I)
Joan Gebhardt (I)
Terry Gilligan (I)
Livonia Board of Education
Dan Centers
Karen Bradford
Tammy Bonifield
Crystal Frank
Clarenceville Board of Education
Matt Boettcher
Brenda Uren
Shari Krazel
Jeffrey Bunker
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| A snapshot in the week of Livonia Mayor Maureen Miller Brosnan |
Another super cool day in the city of Livonia.
Today's Leadership Team Meeting was hosted by Madonna University at the LEED certified Franciscan Center and we were all honored to sign the final beam that will be installed soon at the Welcome Center.
An inspiring morning spent with Livonia's brightest minds.
Congratulations to FINS Kitchen and Bar on their grand reopening February 13!
Located inside the The Detroit Marriott Livonia (17100 N. Laurel Park Dr.) the restaurant features American classic and comfort food including breakfast!
Hours are 6:30 am to 11 pm weekdays 7 am - 11 pm weekends. For more information including a menu visit www.finskitchenandbar.com.
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| Love getting letters from readers of Musings |
 Michael Testa: Thank you for calling attention to the Read by 3rd Grade Law (Public Act 306) in your recent editions. I'm glad that Senator Dayna Polehanki and Representative Laurie Pohutsky have both been long advocating to make changes to improve this law.
It's great that Sen. Polehanki has introduced a bill (SB 633) to address concerns with the current law - I will follow the progress and advocate as needed.
You also had a great write-up on Livonia Public Schools communication roll-out of this important topic. I attended the 2/10 Board of Education Committee of Whole Meeting and was impressed with the presentations for Wayne County Enhancement Millage Renewal and the Read by 3rd Grade Law. Both were very informative and I appreciate LPS's proactive approach on these topics.
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| Livonia will be Hockeytown Michigan on May 17th |
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Tickets available soon !
Game brought to you by AlphaUSA in partnership with
organizer Councilman Brandon McCullough
Sponsored by Art Cole of Cole, Newton & Duran CPA's,
Dan MacIver of Financial & Portfolio Advisors and
Eric Lacy of the UPS Store, Five and Newburgh
With event help from the Rotary AM Club
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Proud sponsor of the Detroit Red Wings v Livonia All-stars coming to town May 17, 3:00.
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| Mom to Mom Sale at the Kirksey Recreation Center |
SAVE THE DATE!
Livonia Parks and Recreation is hosting their first-ever Mom 2 Mom and Used Sports Sale at the Kirksey Recreation Center on Sunday, March 22. Browse tables of gently used children's clothing, toys, books, and sports equipment available at a fraction of the cost of buying them new.
Buyers: Come see what everyone has to offer! Early Bird admission is available from 8 - 9 a.m. for $2 per person. $1 admission after 9 a.m. and the sale ends at noon.
Sellers: Purchase table space to re-sell your child-related items and sports equipment. $30 for one table and a 10x10 selling space. Extra tables are available for $12 each.
Contact Billy by email at wkeppen@ci.livonia.mi.us to register as a seller.
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Home Show at the Jack Kirksey Recreation Center
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Join Michigan Supreme Court Justice Richard Bernstein in bowling for braille books for kids!
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Bowl with Michigan Supreme Court Justice Richard Bernstein on March 14 at Novi Bowl in Novi, MI, and help raise $60,000 for 6,000 braille books for children with vision loss!
Justice Bernstein, who made history in 2014 when he became the first blind justice elected to the state's highest court, will be the celebrity bowler at the 33
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Annual Bowling for Braille Books, a fund-raiser for Seedlings Braille Books for Children.
Justice Bernstein is a longtime Seedlings supporter and a braille advocate. "Seedlings' books bring the world to life for the blind," he said.
Seedlings' goal is to place 6,000 braille books into the hands of blind children by raising $60,000 at the event. It is the Livonia non-profit's biggest fundraiser of the year.
"Braille books are rare and often expensive, sometimes costing more than $100 each. For every 100 books a sighted child has, a blind child may have just five," said Seedlings' Founder/Director Debra Bonde. "How can a child learn to read without books?"
Braille literacy is key to a successful, independent life for those with vision loss. According to the National Federation of the Blind, more than 70 percent of blind adults  are unemployed or under employed. But of those working full-time, 9 out of 10 are braille readers.
Seedlings gives half of its books free to blind children all over the world. The other half are sold for anaverage of only $10 a book.
Maeve pictured here on the left, shows her doll how to read braille. Because braille books are rare and often cost more than $100 each, children with vision loss like Maeve may have only about five books for every 100 books a sighted child has.
Seedlings gives half of the braille books it produces free to blind children and charges an average price of just $10 a book for the other half.
Kennedy Industries in Wixom, pictured on the right, is planning to have five teams at this year's Bowling for Braille Books fundraiser on March 14 at Novi Bowl. This photo is from last year's event.
Bowlers are encouraged to register by March 1 so lane assignments can be made. The minimum pledge of $65 includes three games of bowling, shoe rental, T-shirt, goody bag, lunch and one raffle ticket.
You may also attend the event just to meet Justice Bernstein and to bid on auction items donated by area businesses. There will also be raffle drawings for great prizes.Tickets are $1 for one, $5 for six or $20 for 25.
Check-in starts at noon; bowling begins at 1 p.m. Novi Bowl is at 21700 Novi Road, Novi. And yes the official greeter at the front door will once again be the typewriter. Be sure to stop and say hello. This is a fun event from start to finish.
Headlining sponsors are Alpha USA; Bill Brown Ford; Canton Lions; Community Financial Credit Union; Financial & Portfolio Advisors, Ltd.;
Kennedy Industries;Livonia Builders; MASCO, Plymouth Lions; SkyOak Wealth and Valassis.
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 Looking for someone to cater your graduation party? Or perhaps that business meeting.
No matter what your catering needs you can count on that familiar face, with that quality service.
Bob Modes @
Blue Plate Catering
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Flea Market time at Greenmead.
Yes. Summer is right around the corner.
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Bring your wagon or cart and shop from 170 vendors at the Greenmead Summer Flea Market on Sunday, June 7 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Refreshments are available in the Alexander Blue House and from vendors throughout the park.
Historic buildings will be open for touring in the afternoon. All proceeds benefit Greenmead. For more information, please call (248) 477-7375. **No dogs permitted at this event**
Admission: $3 for adults, children under 12 free. Free parking in the Special Events Parking Lot located on Newburgh Road and parking lots located at the Victor Parkway entrance.
Interested in being a vendor? Please call the office at (248) 477-7375 after Jan. 1 to have your name and address added to our application mailing list. Applications will be mailed in late March.
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