April 9, 2021 FridayMusings is your source for what we love about Livonia
Susan Malone Nash is kind
Be kind--Get Vaccinated
Dan West is kind
Livonia All Stars ready to battle
Detroit Red Wings Alumni. Possible date set.
Livonia continues on the path of normal. If we get vaccinated, wear our masks, socially distance we should be in good shape for the Fall.

Musings is pleased to announce that tentative plans are underway on October 10th for the Red Wings Alumni to face off with the AlphaUSA All-stars captained by Councilman Brandon McCullough and coached by Councilman Jim Jolly.

Jolly acknowledges that "he will be studying up on coaching all summer."

Brandon McCullough who played hockey at Franklin High Schools says that the "hockey proceeds will be dedicated to Livonia Kids & Families and our historic village at Greenmead."

Negotiations will soon be underway to determine if Art Cole will be suiting up for the Livonia Allstars. MCCullough on the progress of negotiations says "last year we were all set for Cole to center our front line. But you know 18 months has passed so we will see the condition he is in for the big game."

More players will be announced in the coming weeks. Plans are still to have Mayor Brosnan drop the ceremonial opening puck. The typewriter has been enlisted to serve as game announcer.
Being kind by raising scholarships for Women
Thanks to the efforts of Veronica Cruz, AlphaUSA, who plays a significant role in Livonia Kids & Families, a partnership has been formed with the Novi Oaks Chapter of the American Business Women's Association.

Together this partnership will be raising scholarships for Women and Changing Women's Lives, One Woman at a time.

On May 12th a Fashion Show will take place at the Clothing Cove in Milford.

The typewriter has purchased a ticket but will be in Colorado celebrating the birth of Maya Joyner. If you would like to attend please let me know and I will provide you with my ticket.

Show your support here:
April 20 deadline to file for Livonia City Council
Now there are three in the race for Livonia City Council. Livonia school board trustee Dan Centers apparently is lining up for the Council race. Two have already filed, incumbent Jim Jolly and challenger Carrie Budzinski. Expected to file soon, as the deadline is April 20, are incumbents Laura Toy and Robert Donovic. Wafa Dinaro speculated as a possible candidate,. is apparently not running. Three other names are being floated inside city hall--ZBA member Joel Turbiak, former school trustee Crystal Frank and Washtenaw County Public Defender Ken Overwater. These last three names are being talked about from a number of inside sources. The deadline is soon. We shall see.
The typewriter is pleased to join our two Livonia City Council folks, Jim Jolly and Brandon McCullough who have stood up in support of the two campaigns taking place right now in our hometown.

BEKind Livonia and Say Yes Livonia. Two campaigns that will when taken together help define this community.

One way that I will BEKind Livonia is to say YES to our Livonia schools. Hope to see more of our community leaders stand up in support of BEKind and in support of our Livonia schools.
We continue to receive creative Easter decorations
that put a smile on our faces.

Turning a light pole into a bunny shows that creative spirit.

Thank you Suzie.
BeingKind

Individual #BeKindLivonia 
lawn signs are available to the public for a $20 donation, with proceeds supporting the Blessing Bag Project. Get your own Be Kind Livonia sign at the UPS Store #3011 on Five Mile at Newburgh. Check back for more information.
Livonia's Allen Brooks showcases his works of art throughout the region.
"One of my favorites, if not my favorite photograph WAITING FOR MOSES is in the Hatchback 15 Exhibit at Hatch Gallery in Hamtrmck MI. The exhibit runs April 3-24. Gallery hours are Thursday 6-9 and Saturday 12-6. The Gallery is located at 3456 Evaline. After looking at some great art grab a bite of delicious Polish food that Hamtrmck has to offer!"
Be Kind to your neighbors
through neighborhood grants

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. Councilman Jim Jolly was the main advocate of this program and continues to tout the benefits to Livonia.

SUPPORTING COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
A maximum of $500 per neighborhood grant can be awarded for projects/events that support community involvement and reflect positively on the entire City.

EXAMPLES
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.

APPLICATION
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.
Livonia Kiwanis partners with STEP for Kindness
Help Seedlings put another smile on the face of a sight impaired child. Kindness abounds.
Seedlings to hold a spring online auction!

    In lieu of its annual Bowling for Braille Books in-person spring fundraiser, Seedlings Braille Books for Children will hold a Spring Online Auction April 20-27.

    Due to Covid-19, this auction will be curbside pickup by appointment only.

    Check out the more than 70 items and register to bid at https://bit/3cJgOrP. For example bid on this JBL LINK 10 Voice-Activated Speaker


    Don't see anything you like? Make a monetary donation or fund one of Seedlings' ongoing needs.

    Help raise $10,000 for 1,000 braille books for children around the world who have vision loss.

    Bidding begins at 8 a.m. Tuesday, April 20, and goes until 10 p.m. Tuesday, April 27.  Seedlings' office is at 14151 Farmington Road, Livonia.

    For more information, contact Karen Smith at [email protected].
An update on our City Council candidates

It's National Library Week so if you haven't been to the Livonia Public Library recently here's a look inside the Civic Center. I LOVE libraries and am honored to be the Board Chair of the Livonia Library Commission.

According to the #LoveLivonia survey our libraries are the most used amenity after parks (77% say they use them). They offer important services to the community and have done an incredible job in the past year setting a standard for best practices across the region.

Currently, the Civic Center and Sandberg are open to the public for grab-and-go services. You can also reserve computer time or check out hot spots to use the internet at home. Borrow traditional books or access a vast online collection for your tablet.

If you have kids the Story Walk will reopen soon and there's an Earth Day Storytime with Gro-Town on Thursday, April 22 @ 11 am - I'll be there with the boys!

I'm also signed up for Pollinator Preservation on Wednesday, May 19th. An adult services program will be held in the auditorium and hosted by Master Gardener Cheryl English. #gardengoals

Find more information on the library's website and feel free to leave questions in the comments.
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