September 27, 2021 People/Dining/Shopping/Events/Culture All defining Livonia
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The UPS Stores of Southeast Michigan led the nation in collecting for Toys for Tots.
The collection during the Christmas season provided money for the regional stores to donate to various schools. In this case, Eric Ladwig, who is chairman of the regional UPS stores, helped select three schools to receive donations of books to support children's literacy.
In addition to schools in Ypsilanti two Livonia schools, St. Michael's and Clarenceville were chosen as recipients. And the books being donated? The Adventures of a little Black Detroit Girl.
On Friday Dr. Erica Robertson participated with 100 students in a reading and book signing, along with Eric Ladwig, three high school students, and Livonia Mayor Maureen Miller Brosnan.
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After the reading students filed past a table to personally meet Dr. Robertson, pick up a copy of the book, and have it personally autographed. One of the audience members was Carrie Budzinski, a member of the Livonia Library Commission. She waited in line to pick up a book for donation to the Library.
As the typewriter is an avid reader I was particularly moved by the insightful comments made by Mayor Brosnan at the start of the readings. Impressed enough to share Brosnan's comments with the readers of Musings:
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Thank you all for having me today and thank you Eric for that introduction. You and your team are such a valuable partner to our schools and to the City of Livonia, and I am always grateful to you.
I am so glad to be with you all here at Clarenceville High School today celebrating this exciting donation of books. When you receive a book, you aren’t just given a physical gift – but an invitation to see things from another person’s perspective.
I still remember one of the first books I received when I was growing up. I was about your age and my grandfather gave me To Kill a Mockingbird. I still have that copy of the book, and I cherish it. Because that book wasn’t just a physical gift – it was a recognition of something my grandfather wanted to inspire in me. He wanted to challenge me.
And that’s what books do when they open our eyes to the world around us. Maybe the author or a character’s experiences and story are much like your own—helping you make sense of your own life and the world around you. But maybe that person’s story is very different from your own—even still that can help you better understand yourself and appreciate those around you.
And that’s the invitation that comes with reading. Reading may just be a skill that you hone and grow over time, but literacy – the mindset around reading – is something even more important. Literacy helps us see the depth of the world around us, as we experience it and as others experience it too.
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Reading lets us engage in the nuance, complications, and challenges of our collective experience. But above all, literacy encourages us to seek out a diverse set of perspectives that may be different from our own. And in this way, diversity becomes about the width of the world around us – through it we can see the vast array of backgrounds, experiences, and identities that together make up our communities.
So the love of literacy and a valuing of diversity go hand-in-hand …. To help us not just appreciate, but better understand all that our world has to offer. And to hear all of the voices with a story to share.
And that’s what I appreciate so much about Dr. Erica Robertson’s work.
A good book is capable of opening your eyes to a new perspective. A good book is powerful enough to make you feel loved and to make you feel whole. A good book is transformational enough to make you see yourself and your potential in a new way.
And I’m so glad to play a small part in sharing one such book today.
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Bennett Civic Center Library is the place to be |
The Friends of the Library Used Book Sale is just a few days away!
Join your neighbors in the Bennett Civic Center Atrium from October 1-3 for great deals on books, CDs, and more.
Sunday will include the bag sale—fill a whole bag of books for just $5!
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Three weeks and counting. Now is the time to get those tickets for the Livonia All Stars versus the Detroit Red Wing Alumni.
October 10. 1:00 - 3:00. $10 a ticket.
This is a real community event with Mayor Maureen Brosnan dropping the puck after the Livonia Civic Chorus leads us in the National Anthem. As you enter the Eddie Edgar Ice Arena you will be greeted by members of the Livonia Rotary AM Club pitching in to collect tickets.
Thanks to AlphaUSA, Financial & Portfoio Advisors, Cole, Newton, Duran, UPS Store administrative costs have been covered so that all proceeds go to our hometown Livonia Kids & Families.
Click here to get your tickets, or stop by the Livonia UPS Store/Five and Newburgh, Cardwell Florist, KirkseyRecreation Center, or flag down the typewriter.
See you October 10th.
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Livonia knows how to have fun while making an impact around the world |
Our Livonia Rotary Clubs, AM and Noon, are joining together to host a community Spaghetti Dinner, Thursday, October 21st, 5:00 - 7:00, at Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church.
Either dine-in with lots of friends and neighbors or carry out to take home for a family dinner. Either way, know that you are helping eradicate polio.
Tickets are only $12 for adults or $5.00 for children 12 and under. Get your tickets from a Rotary member or online at LivoniaRotary.org.
And yes flag down the typewriter because he will have tickets as well.
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Stevens braves the rain to attend Livonia's EV Car Show at Schoolcraft
Even with the rain Congresswoman Haley Stevens was on hand to discuss electric vehicles with National Drive Electric Week at Schoolcraft College this past Saturday.
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Readers share thoughts on endorsements |
Jim Jolly: Thank you Bill, I am proud to have your support and endorsement
Sara Overwater: Some really kind words there in the endorsement of Ken Overwater for city council. Friday Musings knows Livonia! This endorsement is a very meaningful one.
Jim McConnell: Thanks for the 5 endorsements. I think you offer a balanced analysis with the best interest of the city at its core. We are fortunate to have such quality individuals running.
Robb Drzewicki: I certainly don't think that's a "cop out" Bill. (endorsing five for Council). Viable candidates all over the place. The Typewriter has been stressing about these endorsements for months. I'm glad he picked these folks. Ken very much deserves the endorsement.
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Dan Centers for City Council |
Ken Overwater for City Council |
I am so proud to have earned the UAW Region 1A endorsement in my bid for Livonia City Council. As a community, we all benefit from strong unions that fight every day for better wages, better treatment, and better workplaces. I am a proud union member myself, and will always have the backs of Livonia workers.
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Jim Jolly for City Council |
Jim Jolly was adamant in his support for the Hero's pay for city employees, $500 for part-time staff, and $1,000 for full-time staff — for all active city employees hired before June 23, 2021,
The money, totaling $373,000 will come from the over $8.9 million Livonia is receiving through the American Rescue Plan. This accounts for about 4% of Livonia's share of the federal funds.
"This is a family," Jolly said. "The way that you all approach your work for the community, the city, and each other — there's something special going on here. I want to make sure we take care of the work that you've done and the risk you've put yourselves in."
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Livonia Youth Choir Auditions |
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 AT 5:30 – 6:30 PM
AUDITIONS 2021 at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Livonia.
Livonia Youth Choir is for children in second through eighth grade. They are a non-profit organization preparing children for high school programs, including CAPA.
They hold two concerts per year and offer some special events. Rehearsals are on Monday nights from late September through early May.
If your child loves to sing, Livonia Youth Choir is the perfect place for them to learn and grow. Added bonus: they make new friends and have lots of fun!
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Thank you Carrie Budzinski for compiling these Halloween events. Save the dates and put those costumes to good use.
Haunted Barn Stroll -
Wilson Barn
October 9 & 10, 16 & 17, 23 & 24
Admission is $1 for a journey of thrills and chills through the historical horse stalls that are overtaken by friendly and scary monsters and ghosts. All ages welcome.
Trick or Treat Trail - Mies Park
Sunday, October 17 from 2pm to 4pm
Stopped by themed stations for treats, games and fun selfie stops. Meet and greet with a special guest from Laurel's Princess Parties. This FREE event is hosted by Livonia Moms for Carrie for Council
Shadows from the Past - Greenmead
October 22 & 23
Trick or treat in Livonia's Historic Village. Don't wait to get tickets ($7 per person) to this popular Halloween event - it will sell out.
Haunted Library - Sandburg
Tuesday, Oct. 26th from 6pm to 7:30pm
Check out the trick or treat stations and meet the Detroit Ghostbusters!
Haunted Storywalk - Bennet Library
Saturday, Oct. 30th from 10am to 2pm
Stop by the story walk for a read and treats. No registration required.
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SAVE THE DATE!
Livonia Fire & Rescue is having their annual Fire Prevention Week Open House on Saturday, Oct. 2 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Fire Station #3. That station is located at
35000 Seven Mile Road.
Come on by and have a look at what they do. Learn some fire safety messages and make some memories!
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