Livonia Youth Symphony Orchestra
plus 25 community organizations
Neighbord,friends and
Community Sponsors:
FridayMusings Proud to support the Good Old Fashioned Neighborhood Corn Roast Sunday September 15
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A week in the life of one candidate. Retail politics at work in Livonia.
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On Wednesday Musings explored a week in retail politics for one candidate Jim Davis who is making his first run for public office. Today I thought we should take a look at three other candidates and see what they are posting about their travels around town.
Maureen Miller Brosnan took in a couple of fun events this week at the recreation center pool dedication and the 5K Heathy Livonia Run/Walk.
"Had a great time at the opening of the renovated leisure pool at the Recreation
Center this evening! The new pool (especially the slide) is Harper McCullough-approved!
"Cheers to everyone who worked to host the Healthy Livonia 5K. Stevenson Pom and Cheer Squads, (pictured on the left with Brosnan,) were in charge of the spirit.
"Rotary made sure we stayed on course. Many physicians and St. Mary Mercy Hospital Team members showed us how it was done. And Sister Agnes was in charge of the weather. She did an amazing job!"
Eileen McDonnell volunteered at Blessings in a Backpack and then the ribbon cutting for the new recreation center pool.
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We love helping
Lauren Peters
. Blessings in a Backpack is a wonderful program and we are always happy to help. I'm glad that the Livonia Public Schools gave her space to use at Marshall. It makes the process much easier for her and the volunteers.
"Grand reopening of the Leisure Pool. Kids young and old are really having a fun time!
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Wow, what a busy day yesterday. Working 8 hours, ribbon cutting at the Kirksey Recreation Center and volunteering at Blessings in a Back Pack @ Marshall School.
"I'm so happy to support our community and I always will! I'm running to support everyone! This election is not for building my resume and moving on to the next level, its all about the city!"
Rob Donovic took in the speech hosted by Laura Toy at her campaign headquarters, of Linda Lee Tarver, president of Republican  Women's Federation of Michigan. In 2016, Dr. Tarver was selected to serve as Co-Chair for the Trump for Michigan Campaign.
"Did you know that in 1920 women were finally allowed to vote in America? After the 19th amendment was passed, women could finally have a voice in the voting booth. While tragic and far too long, they had that voice. You have that voice and amazing right and you should use it! We all should.
Thanks for the presentation,
Linda Lee Tarver
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Donovic is a reserve police officer in Centerline and he participated with friends in the Win for Warriors Patriot Ruck March in downtown Detroit Sunday, helping raise money for military and first responders in memory of the victims of 9/11.
On Sunday Donovic will join a number of candidates - Greg Coppola, Jim Davis, Brandon McCullough, Eileen McDonnell - at the Good Old Fashioned Corn Roast. He will start at 8:15 to load up the fresh picked corn at Westborn. Thank you all.
You gotta love retail politics. Especially o
n the local level.
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Two letters. Two thoughts. Thoughts from two of our neighbors on the current campaign.
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FridayMusings is happy to run letters that relate to the campaign as dialogue and discussion enhance the quality of campaigns. The responsibility for the content of the letters remains however as the ownership of the writer.
Mike Testa: Thank you for your continued coverage of our Elections; you are filling a large void in local media coverage. I read Scott Bahr's reply to your Monday edition. Iappreciate his clarification, however, I question it.
To help promote the recent LPS Millage Proposals, I launched 'Vote YES for LPS' on Facebook. Basically, I reached out to local organizations and politicians to seek their public endorsement of the Millages -- most gladly did and allowed me to share it to the Vote YES Page. I contacted Scott to confirm his position on the Millages; I also shared the Vote YES Page with him and asked him to help raise awareness. He replied that he supported the Millages but had concerns with the "increases".
I then asked him if he was willing to post on his Facebook Page that he supported the Millages. I never heard back from him, nor did he Share or Post about the Vote YES Page as many others did. In addition, none of his campaign material noted his support of the Millages. This seems to be a classic case of playing both sides of the fence. I'm also disappointed that a majority of the School Board Endorsed Scott in the Primary and continue to do so now. To be clear, this is not about Scott - individual School Board Members have every right to Endorse the candidate(s) that they want to. However, most of the Board did not publicly Endorse the Millages.
If they are willing to Endorse a Candidate, they should be willing to Endorse the Millages. I greatly appreciate the few Board Members that did Endorse the Millages. Strong Schools are needed for Strong Communities. It is important that we have leaders that understand and are willing to promote and advocate for this.
 Bill Craig: Three years ago Wayne County Executive Warren Evans proposed selling the Warren Valley Golf Course, part of Hines Park, for $1.8 million to a developer who intended to turn the site into a real estate project. Dearborn Heights Mayor Dan Paletko led a successful effort to purchase the golf course in order to save it. Mr. Evans efforts to fragment Hines Park have not ceased, currently he is in the midst of a quiet effort to sell several of the historic Ford mill sites along Hines Drive, including the nearly three-acre Wayne County Sheriffs' complex at Newburg Lake, to entrepreneurs who plan to restore these old buildings and operate them as businesses. However there is nothing to prevent purchasers from doing whatever they like with these sites once they take possession. We find the thought that a Hooters, a filling station or a Dollar store could pop up along Hines Drive chilling.
Wayne County Commissioner, Terri Marecki (Livonia), has been an enthusiastic supporter of Mr. Evans' efforts. Perhaps Musings could solicit mayoral candidates Laura Toy and Maureen Brosnan for their stand on Mr. Evans' efforts to dismantle Hines Park, since the Sheriffs' complex and Newburgh Lake are within Livonia.
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Avett Ray Maness to perform in Livonia and only at Seedlings. Mark that calendar now.
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| Pianist Avett Maness Performs "Bohemian Rhapsody" - Queen Night - American Idol 2019 |
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Avett Ray Maness, the 7-year-old piano prodigy who performed on American Idol, Good Morning America, the Today show and in GAP's back-to-school commercial, will be the special guest at Seedlings' Open House 4-7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 14!
Avett, who is blind, taught himself how to play piano. He will attend the open house with his mother,
Sara Moore, who wrote a
 children's book for and about him called
Cotton Candy Clouds.
Avett is the little rabbit in the story wearing round glasses. Moore wrote the book to describe clouds to Avett, who cannot see them. The book is available in braille from Seedlings.
Avett will perform at the open house, and Moore will sign copies of her book.
Once again the typewriter and bodyguard will greet you at the door and welcome you to the 35th Seedlings anniversary at this special open house. Guests are invited to enjoy birthday treats and tour Seedlings' facility to learn how the staff and volunteers make free and low-cost braille books for children with vision loss all over the world!
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Cinematic Art expands in Livonia with the introduction of Fathom Events
at the Phoenix Theatre
You Are Here
September 11 - 7:00pm
Blink of an Eye
September 12 - 7:00pm
Star Trek: The Motion Picture -
40th Anniversary (1979)
September 15 - 1:00pm
September 15 - 4:00pm
September 18 - 4:00pm
September 18 - 7:00pm
The Game Changers
September 16 - 7:00pm
Rob Zombies 3 From Hell
September 16 - 7:00pm (Night 1)
September 17 - 7:00pm (Night 2)
September 18 - 7:00pm (Night 3)
Promare
September 17 - 7:00pm (DUB)
September 19 - 7:00pm (SUB)
The Shawshank Redemption -
25th Anniversary (1994)
September 22- 4:00pm
September 22- 7:00pm
September 24 - 7:00pm
September 25 - 7:00pm
Friends 25th: The One With The Anniversary
September 23 - 7:00pm (Night 1)
September 28 - 7:00pm (Night 2)
October 2 - 7:00pm (Night 3)
The Secret World of Arrietty -
Studio Ghibli Fest 2019
September 29 - 12:55pm (DUB)
September 30 - 7:00pm (SUB)
Click on this image for all movie times
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Senior
Fit
Classes
Senior Fit is a FREE exercise program for people age 55 and over that encourages senior adults to exercise their way to a healthier lifestyle. The program features standing and chair exercises that build strength and flexibility, as well as improve balance and cardiovascular fitness.
Location Schedule & Registration Information
Livonia Civic Park Senior Center
15218 Farmington Road
Mondays, 3 to 4 p.m.
Session 1: September 9 - October 28
Session 2: November 11 - January 6
Session 3: January 13 - March 2
Session 4: March 9 - April 27
Session 5: May 4 - June 22
Session 6: June 29 - August 17
St. Mary Mercy Livonia
Wellness Center
36475 Five Mile Road
(Classes will run continuously from September 2019 through September 2020)
Mondays, 12 - 1 p.m.
Thursdays, 12 - 1 p.m.
To register, please call 734-655-1310
Villa Marie
15131 Newburgh Road
(Classes will run continuously from September 2019 through September 2020)
Wednesdays, 3 - 4 p.m.
Thursdays, 9 - 10 a.m.
To register, please call 734-655-1310
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September in Livonia
Fine Arts Gallery the entire month of September
Bennett Civic Center Library
September 13 @ 1:00 - 2:00
September 14 @ 8:30
2nd Annual Cruisin' 4 Critters
Ride starts at Freedom Power Sports
September 15 @ 1:00 -3:00
Bennett Civic Center Library
September 15 @ 1:00 - 4:00
Livonia's Good Old Fashioned
Neighborhood Corn Roast
September 18 @ 9:00 - 1:00
VistaTaTech Schoolcraft College
Veterans' Health Summit
Register at 734-495-1200
September 20 @ 8:00-9:30
A Little Night of Music featuring Alexander Zonjic
Greenmead Historical Village for only $25
Tickets available at Livonia City Hall
September 20
Emily Ann Griffin Golf Classic
Fox Creek Golf Course
Dinner at
Sacred Heart Banquet Center
September 21
September 27 @ 6:00 - 10:00
September 28
@ 10:00 - 6:00
Guns and Gowns @ Greenmead
October in Livonia
October 3 @ 7:00
Historic Rosedale Gardens Presbyterian Church
Presenting Sponsor: Financial & Portfolio Advisors
Old World-New Season
Livonia Symphony Orchestra
Clarenceville High School
Louis Schmidt Auditorium
October 14 @ 4:00 - 7:00
Seedlings Annual Open House
Piano prodigy Avett Ray Maness/American Idol fame
Greeters: The typewriter and Bodyguard
October 21
Wayne 11th Congressional District Republican Club
October 24 @ 5:00 - 7:00
Rotary Community Spaghetti Dinner
Help Eradicate Polio
Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church
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Vote
Tuesday November 5
Absentee Ballots out September 25
City of Livonia
Mayoral Race
Vote for one candidate in November
Maureen Miller Brosnan
Livonia Police Officers Association
Police Officers Association of Michigan
Livonia Police Lieutenants and Sergeants Association
Livonnia Firefighters Local 1164
Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters,
UAW, Teamsters Local 299
Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers Local 2
Greater Metropolitan Association of Realtors
Michigan Building and Construction Trades Council
Dan Centers, Livonia School Board Trustee,
Tim Klisz, Zoning Board of Appeals Member
Gretchen Alaniz, Schoolcraft College Trustee
Brian Broderick, Schoolcraft College Board Chair
Janice Centers, Zoning Board of Appeals Member
Former Livonia City Council Members Mike McGee,
Joe Taylor, and Dale Jurcisin
https://www.maureenformayor.com/
Laura Toy
Mayor Dennis Wright ,
Former Mayors Jack Kirksey, Jack Engebretson
Councilwomen Kathleen McIntyre and Cathy White
Councilman Brian Meakin
Right to Life of Michigan
City of Livonia Council Race
Vote for up to four candidates in November
Scott Bahr
Mayors Dennis Wright, Jack Engebretson, Jack Kirksey
Council members Laura Toy, Jim Jolly
Brandon Kritzman, Kathleen McIntyre, Cathy White
Brian Meakin
Former Council members Jim McCann, Joe Taylor
John Pastor, Treasurer Lynda Scheel
Commissioner Terry Marecki
Livonia Public School Trustees Mark Johnson
Colleen Burton, Karen Bradford, Crystal Frank
Former LPS Superintendent Randy Liepa
Former Representatives John Walsh, Laura Cox
Former Senator Patrick Colbeck
Former Fire Chief Shadd Whitehead
Livonia Firefighters Union 1164
Schoolcraft Trustee Dillon Breen
ZBA Members Chris Boloven, Joel Turbiak,
Jim Baringhaus
Planning Commissioners Sam Caramagno
Carol Smiley
Greater Metropolitan Association of Realtors
Right to Life of Michigan
Gregory Coppola
Councilmembers Laura Toy,
Brian Meakin,
Brandon M. Kritzman, Kathleen McIntyre
County Commissioner Terry Marecki
Former Councilmen
John Walsh and
John Pastor
Jim McCann and Joe Laura
Zoning Board of Appeals Jim Baringhaus and Tim Kliz
Schoolcraft Trustee Dillon Breen
Right to Life of Michigan
Robert Donovic
Livonia Police Officers Association
Livonia Fire Fighters Association
Police
Officers Association of Michigan
Park Commissioner Paul Condon
Schoolcraft Trustees Gretchen Alaniz, Dillon Breen,
Mayor Dennis Wright,
Councilwoman Laura Toy, Councilman Brian Meakin,
Greater Metropolitan Association of Realtors,
County Commissioner Diane Webb,
State Representative Jewell Jones,
Right to Life of Michigan
Brian Duggan
B
randon McCullough
Greater Metropolitan Association of Realtors
Livonia Police Officers Association
Police Officers Association of Michigan
Livonia Police Lieutenants and Sergeants Association
Livonia Firefighters Local 1164
Mayor Dennis Wright,
Former City Councilwoman Maureen Miller Brosnan
Councilmen Jim Jolly, Brandon Kritzman,
Great Detroit Building & Construction Trades Council,
Sheet Metal Workers' Local 80,
Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers,
County Commissioner Diane Webb
Eileen McDonnell
former Livonia City Council member Joe Laura,
Kathleen McIntyre
Mayor Dennis Wright,
Former Mayors Jack Kirksey, Jack Engebretson,
John Grzebik, Greenleaf Commission,
Zoning Board of Appeals Tim Klisz and
Jim Baringhaus
Arts Commissioner Lindsay Spence
Recreation Commissioner Katie Jolly
Livonia Police Officers Association
Treasurer Lynda Scheel,
Council members Laura Toy, Jim Jolly,Brian Meakin,
Cathy White, Brandon Kritzman
Wayne County Commissioner Terry Marecki,
Schoolcraft Trustee Gretchen Alaniz
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In memory of Bob Hardies. His legacy lives on.
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ad created and designed by Kathy Ventittelli
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Our Livonia Youth Choir getting ready for Fall auditions
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Children in grades 2-8 are invited to audition for Livonia Youth Choir! Girls and boys, no experience necessary, just a love for singing!
They are non-profit and tuition-based. Rehearsals are Monday evenings. For more information please contact livoniayouthchoir@gmail.com or just come to auditions and they will be happy to answer your questions!
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 Ready, set, RUN on over to the Y to get signed up for Girls on the Run!
Girls on the Run is a 10 week program for girls in the 3rd - 5th grades to make friends, increase their physical activity, and learn life skills. Program participants will engage in running activities and interactive lessons with trained coaches, and celebrate with a non-competitive 5K at the end of the program!
Registration is open NOW!!! Contact the welcome desk at 734-261-2161 to
get signed up, registration ends September 15th
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Financial Assistance is available!!
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History can and will talk. To you. At you. About you.
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On September 22nd come out and hear the amazing stories of a small town called South Lyon and the area that surrounds it. Hear about the adventure into the wilderness by a woman and her children in their search for a new life, and the ghost town of Kensington and how the Metro Park got its name.
Published historian and Greenfield Village master historical presenter Jennifer Redfern-Seiler shares these stories and more. Tickets are $10 (cash or check) at the door.
And mark your calendar for the rest of the History Talks productions at Barefoot Productions.
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Blessings in a Backpack invites you to the
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6th Annual Bowling for Backpacks
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Culinary Art
The
official
artisan chocolate of FridayMusings.
Designed and created right here in hometown Livonia by
Joe Gilligan.
It is his mission to deliver high quality chocolates made with 100% organic butter and cream with the finest chocolates available with his flavors varying season to season.
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It's back. Livonia's #1 project in 2018.
A community spaghetti Dinner
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Update on the November general election
Jim Davis 9/17, 9/24
Scott Bahr 9/17
Brandon McCullough 9/18
Jim Davis 9/22
Livonia Chamber of Commerce Candidate Night 9/26
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FridayMusings will continue to post information about the 8 candidates running for City Council and the 2 candidates running for Mayor. When we receive notification of an event and as was done in the primary we will post announcements
without editing.
Mayoral candidates, Maureen Miller Brosnan and Laura Toy, as well as the eight city council candidates will be invited to appear at the Livonia Chamber of Commerce candidate forums on Thursday, September 26 at 7 p.m. at the Livonia City Hall auditorium.
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Livonia Civic Chorus
