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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNews & Community Events Summer-Fall 2016 ClTYOF n1a IV Z Summer/Fall 2016 News&Community Events It dP r �.a �I1 n ` a r j r - �. g. Evenff Sch e Millage Re ' `u u st 2, 20 ft page 5) - Mayor Wrig h Report _..Mob& i INFORMATION `.. This year's planned repair program consists of the following City projects: 2016 City of Livonia Road Repair Program Revised March 11 , 2016 Reconstruction Section/Street From To 36 Cavell Ave. Plymouth Rd. Orangelawn Ave. 36 * Clements Cir.N. Clements Cir.W. Harrison Ave. 36 * Cleveland Ave. Clements Cir.W. Harrison Ave. 17 Fairway Dr. Southampton Ave. Wood Dr. 27 Glendale Ave. 650'W.of Merriman Rd. 150'W.of Merriman Rd. 35 Grandon Ave. Merriman Rd. 300'E.of Merriman Rd. 36 Grove Dr. Golfview Dr. Fairway Dr. 30 N.Capitol Ct. S.Capitol Ct. Newburgh Rd. 30 S.Capitol Ct. N.Capitol Ct. Newburgh Rd. 33 Sleepy Hollow Ln. Sleepy Hollow Ct. End 17 Southampton Ave. Fairway Dr. Ronnie Lane 25 Wadsworth Ave. Deering Ave. Inkster Rd. 17 Wood Dr. Fairway Dr. Country Club Dr. Rehabilitation Flamingo at Lyndon,looking north,completed in 2015. Section/Street From To 11 Brookview Dr. Louise 150'E.of Louise Revised Annual Pavement 30 Capitol Ct.S. S.Capitol Ct. N.Capitol Ct. Re air Pro rams 12 Clarita Ave. 300'E.of Middlebelt Rd. Brentwood Ave. p g 27 Glendale Ave. 3,400'W.of Merriman 1,600'W.of Merriman Construction begins this summer on the fourth year of a 10 12 Grimm Ave. Clarita Ave. Dardanella Ave. year renewal road millage to continue the Livonia Road Repair 12 Pickford Ave. Middlebelt Rd. Grimm Ave. 21 Riverside Dr. Lyndon Ave. Five Mile Rd. Program. The renewal millage was approved in August 2012 14 Ryan Rd. End S.of Six Mile Rd. and provides the funding to repair the street networkwithin 8 Van Road End 1,000'S.of Seven Mile Livonia to bring the entire network level up to a condition classification of"Good': Planned Preventative Maintenance Atotal of just under$4.5 Million will be spent on the 2016 Section/Street From To Street Repair Program this year,$1.5 million will be spent on 36 * Clements Cir.W. End Cleveland Ave. the asphalt pavement repair program and an additional an 25 Grantland Ave. Cardwell Ave. Inkster Rd. additional$2.97 million on the concrete pavement repair *Denotes street segments with water main replacement prior to the road construction. program. Due to a significant increase in material costs Total = 25 segments, resulting in 3.1 miles of improvements for the concrete pavement,it was necessary to remove almost all of the concrete roads scheduled for planned Additional Projects for 2016 maintenance work as well as some of the streets MDOT Major Road Project: 1-275 from Five Mile Road to 1-696/M-5/1-96 scheduled for reconstruction. The following streets were (Late April to September) removed: Cindy,Michelle,Nancy,Denne,Olson,Perrin, Wayne County Major Road Projects: Eight Mile Road from Farmington Rd.to Ellen Rd. Meadowlark,Bobrich,Vargo and West Chicago.These streets Seven Mile Road from Farmington to Newburgh Rd. will be given 1 st priority in 2017,again based on the available annual funding. City of Livonia Major Road Project: Newburgh Road beneath the CSX Bridge,N.of Amrhein The list of City projects is subject to change based on the costs and available annual Affected Citizens who are scheduled to have funding.For current information on the project visit the City of Livonia website at their street paved were invited to a public www.cidivonia.mi.us,click on Departments,DPW Engineering,and then Street information meeting. Repairs or call the Engineering Division at(734)466-2571. RECYCLE CARTS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE The City's solid waste/recycling contractor,Rizzo Environmental Services,has large recycle carts NENFENEPP"t—,-- on wheels available for purchase for Livonia residents. These 64-gallon carts with lid can be utilized in place of your 18-gallon orange recycle bin and are only for the use of recycling collection. (Carts Cart dimensions:41"H x 24"W x 32"D.Carts cannot be utilized for yard waste =: or trash). _' m The cost of the recycle cart,which includes delivery of the cart to your home,is$75.00. Orders ~' may be arranged through the Rizzo website at rizzoservices.com or by calling their Customer Care Center at(866)772-8900. , 2 LIVONIA SUMMER/FALL NEWS State o (I'ty?l exciting h For those who didn't get to attend my State of the City presentation hosted by the Livonia Chamber of Commerce in April, here are a few of our "Made in Livonia" highlights: . • Livonia's largest employer, Ford Motor Company, is putting a S1.4 billion infusion into the Livonia Transmission Plant and 500 jobs to build a new generation of truck transmissions. •Three of our four new car dealerships - Bill Brown Ford, Feldman Chevrolet and Livonia Chrysler Jeep- made significant investments on Plymouth Road. McLaren finished its S22 million expansion along Eight Mile Road, adding engineering and tech jobs, •Ashley Capital is renovating the old GM Powertrain building on Middle Belt Mayor 17ennis Wrrg t into 1 million square feet of warehouse and assembly operations.. Masco Corporation will be moving the company's headquarters and 200 jobs to a new building currently under construction in Livonia. Livonia is the headquarters of Roush Industries, a world-class innovator with operations in 19 different countries. Roush -which builds the DXP pizza delivery vehicle for Domino's-fills 16 different buildings in our City. Livonia does have challenges Right now, we have our own "short-term pain" going on, with the closing of I-275 for the major repair project that will bring "long-term gain" for Livonia. The City has worked closely with MDOT to find ways to curb the noise, adding more trees and low shrubs. Two long-awaited Wayne County projects will finally bring relief to Seven Mile and Eight Mile, west of Farmington Road this summer. Livonia still has "For Lease" signs. But those are going away a little at a time, as occupancy rates continue to increase for retail, office and industrial space. Livonia does have eyesores that need a major redevelopment or just a bulldozer. But, the City has buildings and strip malls getting facelifts. These investments keep up the image and quality of our city. We need to do our part to encourage and support these investments. Livonia points of pride are many We have two fine public school districts. We have St. Mary Mercy Hospital, newly certified as a Level Il Trauma Center to treat severely injured patients 2417. We have the second lowest tax rate among cities in Wayne County and very low unemployment (2.8% in March). Couple all of that with Livonia's great location and our top-notch Police, Fire and other services, and you can see why Realtors tell us houses are selling like hotcakes. The popularity of a Livonia address is clear. Our property values are up for the third year in a row, And, there are 74 new homes being built in." three different subdivisions. Lots more good things are in the works We've hasted two business roundtable meetings and listened to small business owners, who suggested tweaking our sign ordinance , I it; and starting a Shop Livonia program with the Chamber. We're working on plans for a new Dog Park;we're reviving the N�`"Splal5h Pa` coifi ° . Eyes & Ears Program, to ensure employees in marked City vehicles know their role in reporting problems; and we're busy readying the exciting new Splash Pad at Clements Circe Pool to open this summer. 1 hope you're as enthused about Livonia's future as I am! You can watch a video version of the State of the City at: www.CityofLivonia.n el LIVONIA SUMMER/FALL NEWS 3 CITY INFORMATION Greenleaf Commission on Sustainability as well as systems that sustainably manage rain water and energy use. Livonia Continues to In 2012,Madonna hosted the annual Interfaith Power and Light(IPL) conference.The Michigan IPL is dedicated to helping faith-based Go Green i n 2016 communities and others discover ways of"..becoming better stewards of the earth by promoting and implementing energy efficiency,renewable energy,and related sustainable practices through education,advocacy, and action" 2016 City of Livonia Greenleaf Award Recipient - Madonna University (Continued): The university's"Blue and Gold is Green"recycling and waste containers r are an attractive way to communicate the importance of recycling. In addition,the university has installed water fountains designed to fill reusable bottles.These fountains are an excellent means of reducing disposable bottled water use and communicates the importance of water as a vital resource. Madonna University recently implemented its"Green Lunch Boxes':For a cost of just$5.00,students,staff and faculty can purchase a box lunch in a reusable container that can be returned to the cafeteria for reuse.The program greatly reduces paper and other packaging materials. Front Row(Left to Right)-Heather Douglas(Greenleaf Commission member), Sister Victoria Indyk(Madonna University),Sister JanetStankowski(Madonna University),Father Charles Morris(Madonna University)and SisterSerafina City of Livonia Sustainability Initiatives — Dixon(Madonna University)Back Row(Left to Right)-Councilmember Bran- don Kritzman(Greenleaf Commission Sponsor),Larry Davis(Greenleaf Com- Did You Know? mission member),Jim Baringhaus(Greenleaf Commission Chairperson),and The City of Livonia has been very proactive over the past 3-5 years in Jim Novak(Madonna University) energy savings in retrofitting: Greenleaf Mission: Parking lot lights outside of the Police Station and City Hall "Greenleaf encourages energy efficiency,conservation and The Housing Commission also converted lights at Silver Village „ and most recently at Newburgh Village environmentally friendly practices in the City of Livonia" Maintenance garage at DPW had retrofits to improve the lighting for working on vehicles The City of Livonia Greenleaf Award recognizes Livonia businesses and The Livonia Public Library system has been busy instituting new recycling organizations for their innovation and commitment to economic and polices: environmental sustainability. These practices ensure that Livonia remains a livable,attractive community. The Greenleaf Commission on Sustainability Book Checkout Receipts can now be emailed to library patrons- presented its 2016 Greenleaf Award to Madonna University at the Livonia the response has been very positive! Chamber of Commerce Leadership and Awards Celebration event. The purchase of plastic bags has been discontinued-library Madonna University's commitment to sustainability is demonstrated by the patrons are now asked to use their own plastic bag. Franciscan Center. This 64,000 square foot LEED Certified Gold building Using 8.5 x 14"paper to wrap books on hold has been incorporates a number of sustainable materials and systems.These include cork, discontinued. Now small size paper is used-and this paper is bamboo,recycled content carpeting and low volatile organic compound paint, now being recycled. Livonia Youth Commission Backpack Program The Livonia Youth Commission is looking for donated gifts (new backpacks,school supplies,etc.)for their yearly Backpack Program by August 12th. The Youth Commission provides backpacks and school supplies to needy families throughout the city each year,prior to the school year f starting.Your help is greatly needed and appreciated! For more information please contact Dan at(734)788-6962 or Livonia Community Resources at(734)466-2540. 4 LIVONIA SUMMERJFALL NEWS CITY INFORMATION Millage Renewals on August 2 Ballot Livonia voters will decide two millage renewal questions in the August 2, In 2015,Livonia Police Officers responded to more than 33,000 calls for 2016,election. service,with our 911 operators handling over 50,000 emergency calls. The Livonia City Council approved language asking voters to renew Livonia Fire&Rescue's five stations responded to more than 10,000 calls 1.7 mills for Public Safety and renew.25 mills for Senior Services/ for service last year,with more than 80 percent for EMS-related Greenmead.Each renewal is for 10 years. emergencies. Taxpayers will see no increase in their taxes if the millage renewal The Senior Services and Greenmead Millage supports two areas of city requests are approved. services.One provides funding to maintain offerings at the Livonia Livonia voters first approved each of these millages in 2011.Each was Senior Center,such as free health evaluations,resources to help the approved by a 75 percent margin. aging population,and social activities. At Greenmead,the millage helps preserve this piece of mid-1800s history for future generations and to The Public Safety Millage provides funding for the Livonia Police support cultural programs. Department and the Livonia Fire&Rescue to maintain personnel and Remember To Vote on Tuesday,August2nd. support costs,including training and equipment necessary to meet the public safety mission of both agencies. UPCOMING ELECTIONS: 0 STATE PRIMARY-August 2,2016 Registration Deadline: Tuesday,July 5,2016 STATE GENERAL-November 8,2016 Registration Deadline: October 11,2016 ABSENTEE BALLOTS Absentee Ballot Applications available for the August 2,2016 State Primary Election.They are available online (www.ci.livonia.mi.us),visit the"Vote Livonia"page.Or you can call(734)466-2121 and leave a voice mail message, we will mail you an application. AUGUST SCHOOL CLOSINGS-TEMPORARY PRECINCT LOCATION CHANGES t Livonia Public Schools will be remodeling several schools again this summer.Voters that normally vote at Grant, Hoover,Holmes and Randolph will vote at a different location for the August 2nd election ONLY. Please see the chart below for your temporary voting location. PRECINCT PERMANENT LOCATION AUGUST 2ND LOCATION 34A,34B,34C GRANT SCHOOL GARFIELD SCHOOL-10218 ARTHUR AVE. Susan Nash 17A,17B HOOVER SCHOOL CASS SCHOOL-34633 MUNGER ST. City Clerk 7A,8A,813,18A HOLMES SCHOOL TAYLOR SCHOOL-36611 CURTIS RD. 19A,19B RANDOLPH SCHOOL FROST SCHOOL-14041 STARK RD. Livonia City Hall- 1 st Floor 33000 Civic Center Drive PLAN AHEAD FOR YOUR 2016 BLOCK PARTY! www.ci.livonia.mims Requests to hold a neighborhood Block Party and/or the Barricading of City Streets,must be turned into the City Clerk's office for consideration by the Livonia City Council at least eight(8)weeks prior to the planned event. You can obtain a form on the City of Livonia website(www.ci.livonia.mi.us)(City Council page)or they may be picked up at the City Clerk's Office on the first floor of City Hall. SERVICES • Business Licensing(734)466-2228 NOTE: For your convenience,use the Red • Birth and Death Records(734)466-2229 City Mailbox,located in the • Council Studies&Public Hearings(734)466-2225 drive-through at City Hall, • Council Meetings(734)466-2226 to drop off yourAbsentee • Pet Licenses(Cat and Dog)(734)466-2228 Application orAbsentee • Elections(734)466-2235 Ballot. LIVONIA SUMMER/FALL NEWS S 41 Livonia Fire Departm - 'f now Roy I oanPr Pronrarrr The Livonia Fire Department is now Fire Department won't need to break a offering residents who are recovering window or door to fight a fire or provide from surgery or short-term illness the use Advanced Life Support.Some business owners and a few residents have purchased and currently use Knox Boxes for this purpose. I, N In order to apply for a temporary Knox Box, 00 1 stop by the Livonia Fire Department �- headquarters at Saturday,June 11, 2016 14910 Farmington Road, next to the police from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. station,and fill out at the Livonia Police brief application.The & Fire Stations seven boxes will be awarded(and installed Learn how to be safe by the Fire Department) while havingfun on a first-come,first- served basis. Those with questions are ���, invited to call the . Livonia Fire Department at(734)466-2444 during �- weekday business hours. Y" ° The Livonia Fire Department can also of a temporary Knox Box device that provide information regarding provides firefighters safe,quick access to the home in case of emergency. purchasing your own Knox Box,which See:Sparky the Fire Dog, can be permanently mounted and And the Ambulance... These boxes are designed to attach to doesn't require a monthly fee for y your front door and provide a highly monitoring. and get free stuffi secure place to store your house key so For more details,contact the Mayor's emergency responders from the Livonia office at (734)466-2201. NIP The City of Livonia Civil Service Department is accepting applications for seasonal and temporary jobs in the following areas: PARKS ANr'�7EAT10h. PUBLIC SERVICE ► Community Recreation Center (March-November) School Crossin Guard Parks ► Seasonal Laborer Police Reserve Officer Pools Athletics TEIVirvn Ice Skating Substitute Librarian As needed Sports Official ► Library Page Instruction ► Student Page For information on the qualifications,job duties and how to apply for these jobs,please contact the Civil Service Department,Third Floor City Hall at (734)466-2530,or visit the City's website www.ci.livonia.mims 6 LIVONIA SUMMEPUFALL NEWS LIVONIA HOUSING • • Two Programs To Make Home Maintenance Afford 1. The Major Home Rehabilitation Loan Program is a low-interest loan program for ' income qualified homeowners for major home improvements as defined by inspections 1 0%and 3%Interest Rates with only one payment required;typically paid when home is sold ++ 1 The focus of the program concentrates on maintenance of the existing structure as it relates to health and I safety issues and correction of local code violations based primarily on inspections by the City Building Possible repair: Removal of old fuses with Department electrical upgrade to 100 amp service 1 The program does not permit remodeling or updating for cosmetic purposes,additions,new construction projects or specific item requests 1 Typical eligible repairs may include roof,windows,doors,insulation,heating,electrical and plumbing repairs and some emergency repairs 1 Once the loan is obtained,a lien is placed on the property and remains until the title transfers with loan repayment 1 The average maximum loan amount is$15,000-$25,000 1 Licensed and insured contractors complete all work 2. The Minor Home Repair Grant Program provides financial assistance to income qualified homeowners for general permanent home repairs 1 Maximum allowable grant award is$5000 per home/per fiscal year(restrictions apply) 1 Minimal admin fee for service collected upon determination of the homeowners'program eligibility 1 Typical eligible repairs may include Possible repair: Removal and Hot WaterTank Replacement replacement of existing furnace with Installation of handrails/grab bars new high efficiency model • Minor plumbing/electrical repair • Insulation • Sewercleanout • AND many other minor repairs needed to ensure the homeowners'health and safety +. For More Information On Either Program t^ t CALL: (734)421-6450 ext.103 for an appointment and to request an application EMAIL: CDBG@ci.livonia.mi.us for major loan or minorhomerepair@ci.livonia.mi.us GO TO the City of Livonia Website: www.ci.livonia.mi.us click on"Departments"-"Housing"-"Community Development Block Grant Program" Contractor? Minor Plumbing If you are a licensed,insured,lead-based paint certified contractor interested in bidding on home improvement projects,please call(734)421-6450 ext.103.We always welcome minority or women-owned business enterprise contractors. Qualifications? BOTH PROGRAMS INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING GUIDELINES(CALL FOR COMPLETE DETAILS): 1 You must be a homeowner/occupant for at least one year 1 No land contracts 1 The home must be covered by current homeowner's insurance 00 1 The propertytaxes and water bills MUST be paid to date 1 Assets(not including principle residence and automobile)must be less than$50,000 1 Total gross annual household income must not exceed current limitations and are subject to change annually Install Grab Bars Household Size Max.Gross Income 1 $37,450 2 $42,800 3 $48,150 4 $53,500 The Livonia Housing Commission offers the above 5 $57,800 F^ home improvement programs to assist qualified residents. 6 $62,100 Equal Housing Opportunity Lender. 7 $66,350 8 $70,650 LIVONIA SUMMER/FALL NEWS 7 CITY INFORMATION ASSISTANCE Donations For Resident Assistance Programs PROGRAMS "People come first in Livonia"has long been the motto of the City. You now have the chance to personally help ensure this is true. By making a donation to the City of Livonia,Resident Assistance Program,you help r to keep a family warm in the winter,have light in the dark,feed hungry children and d& " d meet many more essential daily needs. Ufts .. All donations are tax deductible. Make your check payable to:City of Livonia- Resident Assistance Program and mail your check to:Community Resources, T E FA P 33000 Civic Center Drive,Livonia,MI.48154. u�rcs Spread _ 4arlo�a Ch@saes Wriaus Dry Beers, ASSESSMENT DEPARTMENT ♦ ♦ ♦ PROGRAM freak * 80tty Fresh flninns '.. slang with 71ar�ey+�� d and FraLan ,� � s Meat&McMk The City Assessing Department ►lyplate has an ongoing review program of mm residential properties in the City. The purpose of this program is to ensure the accuracy of our The Emergency Food Assistance records. The staff doing the Program (TEFAP) review will visit every home in the The City of Livonia,Department of City and,if possible,speak with Community Resources,distributes U.S.D.A. the homeowner of the property. surplus food to pre-qualified low-income They will be identified with City residents. Distribution is on the 3rd Tuesday logo shirts and photo ID. If the > - of the month,noon to 2 p.m.in the old owner is not available,they will District Court Building,15140 Farmington compare the record card to the , Rd.,next to the Civic Park Senior Center. exterior of the house. He/she may 'Wear Recipients also receive items from Forgotten also look in the back yard. If you < Harvest. To see if you qualify,please call(734) have any questions regarding this f 466-2673. This institution is an equal program,please call the Assessing opportunity provider. Senior housing Office at(734)466-2220. residents should contact their housing office to inquire about eligibility. Need Help WithA Utility Shut-Off Notice? Emergency Assistance Program (EAP) The City of Livonia Housing Commission YOUTH EMPLOYMENT RESOURCE CENTER provides eligible low/moderate income residents with utility(gas,electric or fuel The City of Livonia Youth Employment heating)shut-off assistance when a"SHUT- - Resource Center offers information about job OFF"notice has been received from the opportunities. This service is available for utility company. .5 . Livonia youth ages 15-20 or those attending a • Up to$500.00 may be available to those who 4 school in Livonia. Jobs for 15 year olds are meet eligibility requirements extremely limited. The office is located in the • Funds are given on a ONE-TIME ONLY basis Livonia City Hall Annex,33000 Civic Center • Applicant must be occupant atthe address of Drive. The north door of City Hall located in the the shut-off/disconnect notice with utility Annex is the most convenient entrance.. service in his/her name Business Hours: • Income limitations and other restrictions apply Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday from 1-5 p.m. CALL(734)421-6450 EXT.103 for specific �, (734)466-2018 information about guidelines. ! Job Opportunities are now available on-line EMAIL utilityassistance@ci.livonia.mi.us. _ at www.cityoflivonia.net under the "Community"heading. 8 LIVONIA SUMMEPUFALL NEWS PUBLIC SERVICES VACANT AND/OR ABANDONED BUILDING ORDINANCE RATS AND VERMIN Ordinance 2844(VAABO)effective October 29,2009 A CONTINUING ISSUE Notifications published in the Observer Impacts all owners or managers of said property. Information at city website at: The presence of rats,mice,squirrels, Shelter—Rats and vermin will make a www.ci.livonia.mi.us. skunks and other vermin are nothing home in: Click on: new.They share our space and have 1. Debris,wood on the ground,trash, always been around—sometimes more 1 Department home widespread,sometimes less.To thrive, tires,building materials. 1 Inspection(Building and Enforcement) these rodents and pests need two things 2. Accessory buildings or garages or 1 Vacant/Abandoned Building Ordinance available to them: slabs without rat wall protection— Other links: 1. Food source(and water). they can burrow under the slab 1 Application Forms and create a rat or pests"hotel° 1 Registration Forms and Fees 2. Shelter. 3. Skirted decks and decks low to the VAABO pertains to any vacant and/or Food Source—Rats and vermin feed on ground—while they may be abandoned properties: the following: attractive,these decks can also 1 Residential 1. Pet food left outside,or made provide living space for critters. 1 Non Residential accessible in a garage or shed. 4. Holes in your foundation,home, Law Requires: 2. Pet waste—yes,pet waste,not garage or shed that lets them p 1 Registration cleaned u is a food source for rats. "bunk"with you. 1 Monthly Fees 3. Bird feeders,squirrel food,bread, Take away the food and shelter and the 1 Inspection Fees peanuts,popcorn etc. Much of rats,vermin and pests will not come 1 Repairs made that food put out for the"friends" around. 1 Inspection approvals obtained you enjoy,winds up feeding rats If there is an infestation,professional 1 All fees and past due monies must be paid and vermin. exterminators must be utilized—you do 4. Home vegetable gardens. not want the vermin to go elsewhere. After the above qualifications are met,or Homeowners are responsible for this arrangements are made for a temporary 5. Household trash put out overnight clean up. Certificate of Occupancy,the building can in baps(instead of solid trash cans). be reoccupied. Call Ordinance Enforcement for further 6. Check your plastic garbage cans to information or if you wish to report a City will board up and secure VAABO see if there is a small entry hole on problem at(734)466-2588. properties as needed. the bottom for vermin. Rats are To report a VAABO or to get more unable to enter metal cans with information,please call:(734)466-2580. secured lids. mental Health counseling Program The City of Livonia Housing Commission provides financial assistance to income eligible Livonia residents to obtain professional mental health counseling services. The financial assistance provided is as follows: $400.00 in assistance per year,per eligible family/household $80.00 per counseling session A minimal Co-Pay,based on income,will be required per visit The City of Livonia has contracted with four(4) local service providers to make available needed counseling services. Residents may contact the following providers for assistance: Cruz Clinic ........................................................................... (734)462-3210 Hegira Programs,Inc .................................................................(734)7440170 Eastwood Clinics .....................................................................(734)425-4070 Stonebrook Counseling Associates...................................................(248)343-4695 For more information call(734)421-6450 ext.103. ALL INFORMATION OBTAINED FROM RESIDENTS PARTICIPATING IN THE MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING PROGRAM SHALL BE CONFIDENTIAL. LIVONIA SUMMER/FALL NEWS 9 Grass and Weed Cutting Keeps Livonia Beautiful! - - LIVONIA ORDINANCE REQUIRES: 1 Property must be mowed as often as necessary to keep grass or ;. weeds below nine inches(9"). 1 Noxious weeds must be cut prior to seed bearing stage or nine inches(9')whichever comes first. ti 1 Landscaping,hedges,vegetation,bushes or trees shall not be located or maintained or cause any vision obstruction for vehicles,riders,or pedestrians. 1 May 1 st is the beginning date for enforcement. 1 Any property in violation(including the right of way adjacent to 1 the property): —Subject to cutting without further notice(Notice was published twice in March 2016). —All charges and administrative fees will be billed to the owner. —Administrative fee:1 st and 2nd time cut$75.00 each;3rd and any additional cuts$125.00 each(plus Service Charge). Complaints regarding high grass or weeds can be made: 1 Call Inspection at(734)466-2588. 1 Email to ordinance@ci.livonia.mi.us. 1 Yard waste may not be left at the curb prior to 6 p.m.the day NOTE TO PROPERTY OWNERS: before pick up. 1 Residents using a lawn service should ask them to use 1 Clippings and yard waste in plastic bags will not be picked mulching mowers. up• 1 Grass clippings must be put in paper compost bags or marked 1 If your lawn is fertilized by a professional company: trash cans. —A sign must be posted a minimum of twelve(12)hours after 1 A maximum of eight(8)bags per week is allowed. treated. 1 No grass clippings may be blown onto the street or adjoining —All Lawn,Landscaping,and Spraying companies must be ro er . licensed thru the City Clerk. LIVONIAteLevision MOVI Livonia's emergency& information radia station r�,ouse � o + at&t 1670 AM channel 8/8�' channel 117 channel 99 Updates on severe weather, Follow usl road construction and more wwwaivonia .us 10 LIVONIA SUMMEPUFALL NEWS Trash Collection Are you planning on and Storage moving this summer? A durable,vermin-proof,water-proof Keep in mind that there is a limit on how ° container made of high-density plastic or much trash can be disposed of weekly. The metal with tightly sealed lid must be rubbish contractor may provide a special , utilized for outside trash storage and/or pick-up of excess trash for a fee. Livonia 11 ; residents may also use the City's refuse ' collection. Plastic baps alone will no Y Y _ longer be acceptable for food waste disposal site for a small fee. and/or any garbage(including animal Contact Sanitation at(734)466-2588 for feces)that may attract vermin,unless more information. inside an approved,covered trash A maximum of eight(8) bags of regular container.Animal waste or other bio- household waste is allowed per week. waste must be bagged prior to placement in an approved container. When is Trash Saturday,June 18,2016-Dearborn Household Collection Delayed? Hazardous Waste&Electronic Waste Drop-off Day The following legal holidays are the Hours:8 a.m.-2 p.m. only holidays that affect trash Location:Henry Ford College,5101 Evergreen,Dearborn(Just south of Ford Road). collection: Event restricted to Wayne County residents only. 1 New Year's Day 0 Memorial Day Saturday,August 13,2016-Westland Household 0 Independence Day Hazardous Waste&Electronic Waste Drop-off Day 1 Labor Day Hours:8 a.m.-2 p.m. 1 Thanksgiving Day Location:Westland Shopping Center-Wayne&Warren (Enter off Nankin Blvd 1 Christmas Day from Central City Pkwy.-Behind JC Penney Store) If the holiday occurs on a weekday, collection will be one day late. Event restricted to Wayne County residents only. If the holiday occurs on a weekend, Saturday,September 10,2016-Northville Household collection will remain on regular schedule. Hazardous Waste&Electronic Waste Drop-off Day Loads are light on holiday weeks- Hours:8 a.m.-2 p.m. trucks run early. Location:Northville DPW Yard(Seven Mile west to Northville Rd.Right on For questions regarding curbside Northville Rd.to Doheny Dr.) refuse collection services,contact Event restricted to Livonia&Northville residents only. Sanitation at(734)466-2588. Livonia Refuse Disposal Facility Hours Holiday Trash Collection 32500 Glendale Services (east off of Farmington Road,between Plymouth Road and Schoolcraft Road) 1 Independence Day Summer (Friday and Saturday) Monday,July 4,2016 April 1 - December 17, 2016 City offices closed-No collection. 10 a.m. u nti 16 p.m. Trash collection services will be one day delayed Independence Day week. Winter (Saturday only) 1 Labor Day 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. ' Monday,September 5,2016 City offices closed-No collection. For information on fees Trash collection services will be one contact Sanitation at (734) 466-2588 day delayed Labor Day week. LIVONIA SUMMER/FALL NEWS 11k"Wr TUESDAY, DUNE 21_THRU SUNDAY, DUNE 2 6 FRI ,I■ r 50+ Fun Filled Rides Community Food Aisle (0' Daily Shuttle t' Rocking & Rolling Thrills in a Family Atmosphere! Family Entertainment cif Admission to Grounds n OU RS 1. Limited Parking Tues. (4-11 p.m.)Wed./Th/Fri. (2-11 p.m.) Sat./Sun. (Noon-11 p.m.) All Rides and the Midway will be open to conform with the above dates and times During Spree Hours, take advantage of the Free Parking & FUN-FI LLEP FAMILY EVENTS! Shuttle Pick-up at City Hall Magic Acts, Clowns, Costumed Characters, Puppets, Hot Dog Pig Racing and moreM O Killer Flamingos(Pop/Rock) Parallel Fifth(Cover Band) Major Woody(Fun k/Pop/Rock) Rare Earth (Top 40 Hits Motown Band) SPREE PRICINea and many more!* *NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES OR GRILLS MAY BE BROUGHT ONTO SPREE GROUNDS (lip 4 tickets for$5 or$1.25 each BY CITY ORDINANCE—ONLY SERVICE ANIMALS ALLOWED ON SPREE GROUNDS—NO PETS! ��'25 tickets for$25 Spree '66' is presented to you by the Livonia Anniversary Committee, Inc. cam'Wristbands $25 SPRIFF "O".1 (734) 427-8190 / vvww.livoniaspree.com LIMITED TIME ONLY. Again This Year! Livonia's Taste of Spree&Ed McNamara Pancake Breakfast ALL DAY RIDE WRISTBAND Pre-sale for $16 ($25 value) SUNDAY ONLY WRISTBANDS'- Available for purchase on site only(on Sunday only). Not valid on Sunday $25.00 Wristband—good all day Sunday(not good any other day). Available at the following through Friday,June 17:Community Choice Credit 7 Union,Livonia Parks&Recreation Office &Livonia Treasurer's Office amot--a Through Saturday,June 18 at: WADE SHOWS,INC. WADE SHOWS, INC. Independent Bank,Livonia YMCA, I Catholic Parishes Credit Union& $ 1 OFF COUPON $ 3 OFF COUPONLivonia Chamber of Commerce NO REFUNDS ON RIDE WRISTBANDS Friday and Saturday Tuesday,Wednesday and Thursday WADE SHOWS and the LIVONIA SPREE present WADE SHOWS and the LIVONIA SPREE present $1 OFF ALL DAY WRISTBAND "P10FF ALL DAY WRISTR N® I=ISE E NIDE �Ol f� (Regular price$25.00) I I (Regular price$25.00) I DISABLED CHILDREN NO REFUNDS FOR ANY REASON NO REFUNDS FOR ANY REASON AND ADULTS No cash value—One coupon per person I I No cash value—One coupon per person IWEDNESDAY JUNE 22TH No Reproductions—Not valid with any other discounts No Reproductions—Not valid with any other discounts IHeight restrictions on some rides I I Height restrictions on some rides I ONLY 2.55 P.M. FRIDAY:2-11 p.m. TUESDAY.4-11 p.m. Required check in at Wade Shows I SATURDAY.Noon-1 1 p.m. I I WEDNESDAY&THURSDAY:2-11 p.m. I Information Booth to sign Waiver of Liability Bands sold until 9 p.m. Bands sold until 9 p.m. before allowed to go on any ride.Must Present this coupon at anyPresent this coupon at any provide own assistance on and off ride. WADE SHOWS TICKET BOOTH I I WADE SHOWS TICKET BOOTH I Assistance will not be provided by Wade or SPREE personnel. ti ti ti ti ` ti ti ti ti ti ti ti ti LIVONIA12 0 TUESDAY, JUNE 21 FRIDAY, JUNE 24 7-8p.m. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Z' - -- "- • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Brad Lowes Puppets 4-11 p.m. 2-11 p.m. 8:30-9:30 p.m. SPREE&Carnival Opens SPREE&Carnival Opens Maze Family Fun Show 7-11 p.m. 4-9 p.m. 2-9 p.m. Main Stage Entertainment Petting Farm Petting Farm 7-9 p.m. 5 p.m.,6 p.m.,8 p.m. 2:30 p.m.,3:30 p.m.,5:30 p.m.,7:30 p.m.,9 p.m. Parallel Fifth Hot Dog Pig Racing and Hot Dog Pig Racing and Wacky Rubber Duck Races Wacky Rubber Duck Races 9 11 P.M. Rare Earth 7-10p.m. 3-8p.m. Wines,Brews&Tunes(Main Stage) Sunshine the Clown 3-7p.m. SUNDAY, )UNE 26 WEDNESDAY, JUNE 22 Checker the Clown • • ` • • ` ` • ` • • ` ` • ` • • ` ` • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 7-9 p.m. 7:30-8:30 a.m. 2-11 p.m. Costumed Characters Registration/Rotary 5K at SPREE SPREE&Carnival Opens (Doc McStuffins&Minion) &1 Mile Fun Run(City Hall) 5-9:30 p.m. 8:30-11 a.m. 2-9 p.m. Kids Tent Entertainment Pancake Breakfast Petting Farm 5-6 p.m. 8:30 a.m.&11 a.m. 3 p.m.,4:30 p.m.,6 p.m.,7:30 p.m.,9 p.m. Brad Lowes Puppets Worship Service Catholic/Protestant Hot Dog Pig Racing and 6:30-7:30 p.m. 9-11 a.m. Wacky Rubber Duck Races Maze Family Fun Show Sunshine the Clown 3:30-7:30 p.m. 7:30-9:30 p.m. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunshine the Clown Earth Angels Car Show Pie Eating Contest tttest 1 - (Kids Tent) Main Stage ertainment 12 noon-11 p.m. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Major Woody SPREE&Carnival Opens Checker the Clown 12 noon-9 p.m. 6-9 p.m. SATURDAY, JUNE 2 5 Petting Farm Costumed Characters(Dora&Diego) . . a • • : , • a • • • . . a 0 0 1 1 p.m.,3 p.m.,5 p.m.,7:30 p.m.,9 p.m. 6-8 p.m. 12 noon-11 p.m. Hot Dog Pig Racing and Family Pizza Night(Arena) SPREE&Carnival Opens Wacky Rubber Duck Races 7-11 p.m. 1 -7 p.m. Main Stage Entertainment 12-9 p.m. Checker the Clown Remedy and Simone Vitale Bands Petting Farm 5-9p.m. 12:30 p.m. Costumed Characters(Mr.&Mrs.Mouse) THURSDAY, JUNE 2 3 Bike Parade 7-9p.m. . • . • • . • • • • • • . • • • • • . • 1 -3p.m. Costumed Characters 2 -11m. Family Day (Spiderman&Sponge Bob) p� SPREE&Carnival Opens 1:30 p.m.,3:30 .m.,5:30 .m.,7:30 .m.,9 p.m. 5:30-9:30 p.m. Hot Dog Pig Racing and Kids Tent Entertainment 2-9 p.m. Wacky Rubber Duck Races 5:30-6:30 p.m. Petting Farm 3-8 p.m. Zeemo the Magnificent 2:30 p.m.,3:30 p.m.,5:30 p.m.,7:30 p.m.,9 p.m. Sunshine the Clown 7-8p.m. Hot Dog Pig Racing and 3-7 p.m. Amazing Clark Puppets Wacky Rubber Duck Races Checker the Clown 8:30-9:30 p.m. 3-7 p.m. 7-9 p.m. Maze Family Fun Show Sunshine the Clown and Checker the Clown Costumed Characters(Elsa&Olaf) 7-11 p.m. 6-8 p.m. 7-9:30 p.m. Main Stage Entertainment Taste of SPREE(Arena) Kids Tent Entertainment Parallel Fifth 7-9 p.m. 5:30-6:30 p.m. Ball Diamond Entertainment Costumed Characters(Red&Blue Monster) Zeemo the Magnificent Steve King and The Dittilies 7-11 p.m. Main Stage Entertainment Big Ray&The Motor City Kings and Killer Flamingos LIVONIA PUBLIC LIBRARY LIVONIA PUBLIC LIBRARY SUMMER READING:ON YOUR Sport Science. How far can a baseball travel? What keeps a MARK,GET SET,READ!Birth-Age 12. Saturday,June 4-Saturday, football from wobbling? Answers to these questions and more are July 30. Join us for our annual Summer Reading Program which found in Sport Science! Recommended for ages 5 and up,but all features Opening and Closing Ceremonies! Readers will enjoy special ages welcome. programs and have the opportunity to win fabulous prizes just by Monday,June 27th Civic Center 11 a.m. completing their reading logs. Early bird registration begins Saturday, Monday,June 27th Noble 2 p.m. June 4 and official registration begins Monday,June 6. Tuesday,June 28th Sandburg 2 p.m. Drop-in Game Day. Drop in any time between 4-8 p.m.to play a CHILDREN'S SUMMER READING 2016' variety of board and card games. Recommended for ages 5and up, On Your Mark,Get Set,READ! but all ages welcome. Generous funding provided by the Friends of the Livonia Library Tuesday,July 5th Civic Center 4 p.m. Story Be Told presents"Juggling Turtles."Hoop dancing,group Come celebrate the joy of reading with us! juggling,Yoga,and"A Race with Words"will be included in this fun- Summer Reading Opening Ceremony.Saturday,June 4 filled hour of Turtle antics for younger readers. Recommended for from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. All Ages. Can you jump rope? Hula Hoop? ages 2-10. Parkour? Join us for a fun-filled,activity-driven opening Monday,July 11 th Civic Center 11 a.m. program featuring Phoenix Freerunning Academy Monday,July 11 th Noble 2 p.m. (www.phoenixfreerunning.com). Tuesday,July 12th Sandburg 2 p.m. Michigan Science Center Presents Brain Games. Put your brain Wildlife Safari. The Adventure Story Presentation combines to the test when we challenge you with puzzles and tasks! We'll stories written and illustrated by Nelson"The Animal Guy"with real introduce you to all of the different ways your brain works and all of creatures from our animal show! Recommended forages 5 and up, the funky ways your brain can adapt. Recommended forages 6 and but all ages welcome. up,but all ages welcome. Monday,July 18th Civic Center 11 a.m. Monday,June 20th Civic Center 11 a.m. Monday,July 18th Noble 2 p.m. Monday,June 20th Noble 2 p.m. Tuesday,July 19th Sandburg 2 p.m. Tuesday,June 21 st Sandburg 2 p.m. Summer Reading Closing Ceremony. Stop by between 11 a.m.- 1 p.m.to help us close out the Summer Reading Program with fun - activities and the raffle drawing Saturday,July 30th Civic Center 11 a.m. Raffle Drawing 12 p.m. CIVIC CENTER LIBRARY Thursday Theater-June 23-July 28. Need a break from all of your summer activities? Join us for a super cinema selection in our - auditorium every Thursday at 2:30 p.m. Call(734)466-2493 for film titles and length of playing times. No food or drink allowed. Family Fun Drop-In Storytime-Recommended for ages 2-6,but rsr all ages welcome! Wednesdays,June 8-July 27 at 10 a.m.AND 6 p.m. A mix of stories,rhymes,songs and more! Families welcome. +! Registration not required. W" M NOBLE LIBRARY �► Toddler Picnic&Playdate-Ages 2 to 6,siblings welcome. Wednesdays,June 22-July 27 at 10:30 a.m. Have lunch outdoors while listening to stories,then play on the lawn. Dress for water tables. In case of rainy weather,we'll picnic inside the library. ` - Registration not required. SANDBURG LIBRARY 1���y�, ! �" ♦ , 9th Annual Watermelon Drop-All ages. Thursday,July 21 at •. C4 10:30 a.m. Watermelon meets gravity using the tallest truck Livonia - rjowlowns! Registration not required. on + Smash,Crash,Boom!Storytime-All ages. Thursday,July 28 (Water Party)&August*4(Rockets Away)at 10:30 a.m. Stories on the lawn and then science! Try the largest Slip&Slide you've ever seen AV - _ and watch us launch rockets. Registration not required. Art on the Lawn-All ages. Thursdays,June 23-July 7 at 10:30 a.m. Stories and art projects out on the lawn. Be prepared to get messy and bring something to sit on. Younger children may need assistance with some projects. Registration not required. 14 LIVONIA SUMMER/FALL NEWS TEEN SUMMER READING 2016: Get in the Game!June 4th through July 30th ! Teens entering grades 7-12 are invited to participate in our summer reading program! Read books,keep track of the number of hours, attend programs,and earn prizes. Get in the game,choose your team,and compete for extra raffle tickets! �r Movie Theater Event-Saturday,June 25 at 10 a.m.at Phoenix Theater Livonia Laurel Park Mall. Read to receive a pass for a FREE viewing of Finding Dory. Final Party-Wednesday,August 3 at 6:30 p.m.at Zap Zone in Farmington Hills. Read 35 hours to receive an invitation to join us at • Zap Zone for laser tag fun and free pizza. Invitation required for entry. OtherTeen Summer Reading Programs include: • Kickoff party featuring Parkour (www.phoenixfreerunning.com) - • Quidditch games at all 3 libraries • Father's Day Pinewood Derby • Star Wars movies every Tuesday in June and July • National Teen lock-in on July 29th from 7-10 p.m.featuring games,Minecraft,food,activities • Dart Tag at all 3 libraries • Cirque style performance with Third Space Movement at Sandburg and Civic Center • Storyteller Jennifer Straus • Fencing demonstration • Scavenger hunts at all 3 libraries CIVIC CENTER LIBRARY Camp Half Blood-Thursdays in August at 5 p.m. Celebrate the Percy Jackson books! Call(734)466-2481 or check out our online calendar for more information. ADULT SUMMER READING 2016 Yoga Moves for Home-Tuesday,July19at6:30p.m Exercise Your Mind-Read! August 23 at 6:30 p.m. Dr.Steven Karageanes,Medical Director of CIVIC CENTER LIBRARY Sports Medicine and MercyElite Sports Performance for St.Mary Mercy Livonia,has treated concussions for almost 20 years and will Adult Summer Reading-June 4-July 30. Think Summer Reading speak on his experiences as well as the possible warning signs to be isjust for the kids? Not so! Exercise your mind and read! Check in at aware of in today's athletes. the Browsing Desk or call(734)466-2197 for more information. NOBLE LIBRARY CIVIC CENTER LIBRARY Summer Reading Book Discussion-Lookfor a July date soon! Clutter Busting 101 -Monday,June 6 at 7 p.m. Join Michaeline Pick up a FREE copy of PaperLion by George Plimpton(50th Raczka,Director of Community Outreach at St.Mary Mercy Hospital, Anniversary)at either Sandburg or Noble Branch libraries,while as she presents the workshop Clutter Busting 101. Learn how to supplies last,and join us for a discussion about the book. reduce and manage stress as well as ways to organize and eliminate clutter to help attain a more healthy,relaxed and peaceful life. SANDBURG LIBRARY Registration required;call(734)466-2490. Exercises for Busy Adults-Tuesday,June 28 at 6:30 p.m. Bring 20th Century Retailing in Downtown Detroit-Thursday,June 16 some comfy shoes and join a representative from the Livonia at 7 p.m. Want to relive those glory days of shopping in downtown Recreation Department who will present exercises you can perform Detroit? Author Michael Hauser will take the audience on a nostalgic for an effective 30 minute workout. Registration is required as space is look back at what shopping was really like before the advent of malls. limited! Please call either Noble(734)421-6600 or Sandburg Calumet Italian Hall Fire-Thursday,July 14 at 7 p.m. Calumet, (248)893-4010 to sign up. located in Houghton County on the Keweenaw Peninsula,is a normal Yoga Moves for Home-Tuesday,July 19 at 6:30 p.m. Bring Upper Peninsula town that shared in the rich bounty of copper some comfy shoes and your mat as a representative from the Livonia mining. This particular industry was a factor in one of the worst Recreation Department demonstrates yoga moves you disasters to befall the State of Michigan. Author Steve Lehto will can do for a revitalizing home workout. Registration is required present an in-depth look into the Calumet Italian Hall Fire which he as space is limited! Please call either Noble(734)421-6600 or contends to be Michigan's largest mass murder. Sandburg(248)893-4010 to sign up. Concussions in Athletics-Know the Warning Signs-Tuesday, LIVONIA SUMMER/FALL NEWS Is LIVONIA PUBLIC LIBRARY FALL 12016 STORYTIME REGISTRATION TEEN PROGRAMS CIVIC CENTER LIBRARY Like Livonia Public Library Teen Services @ www.facebook.com/LivoniaPublicLibraryTeenServices For more information on programs or to register, Follow us on Twitter @ call(734)456-2493 twitter.com/#!/LPLTeenServices Storytime programs are open to children ages 0-5 years old. Please visit our event cybercalendar @ Children younger than three years of age must be accompanied by livoniapubliclibrary.org/whatsup an adult(one child per adult). Registration begins Tuesday, Blog at livonia.lib.mi.us/blog/3 September 6th. Space is limited so register ggdy! CIVIC CENTER LIBRARY Baby Storytime:Fall I-Ages 12-23 months.Babies are invited to Babysitting Workshop-Ages 11 and up. Saturday,September 17 bring a loving caregiver along for songs,simple stories,rhymes,and from 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Attendees will learn about caring for infants, toy time.Mondays,September 12-October 17. entertaining kids,basic first aid,and the qualities of a good babysitter. Session one-12 to 17 months: 9:30 to 9:50 a.m. Certificates will be issued at the end of class. Please bring a bag Session two-18 to 23 months: 10:30 to 10:50 a.m. lunch. Registration required beginning September 1. Call Toddler Storytime: Fall I-Ages 24-36 months. Thursdays, (734)466-2490 or register online from our online calendar September 15-October 20,10:15 to 10:45 a.m. Stories,marches to at livoniapubliclibrary.org/whatsup. musical instruments,fingerplays and large movement activities. Harry Potter Club: Fifth Term-Thursdays beginning Emphasis is on the introduction of some fundamental children's September 15 at 5 p.m. Welcome to the 5th year of the Harry materials,learning to listen in a group and taking turns. Potter Club! Open to all interested persons,regardless of age. Preschool Storytime: Fall I-Ages 3-5. Tuesdays,September 13- Registration not required. October 18,10-10:30 a.m. Stories,action songs,puppets,games Free Teen Movie-Wednesday,September 14 at 6:30 p.m. Call and a small craft. (734)466-2490 for title. Musical Mayhem: Fall I-Ages 1 -6. Wednesdays,September 14- Coffee&Coloring for Teens and Adults-Tuesday,September 6 October 19,10-10:30 a.m. Fun with action songs,fingerplays, at 6:30 pm. Come and relax with some adult coloring books,coffee, instruments,beanbags,parachute time and a short story. Parents tea or hot chocolate. and siblings welcome to join in! Come when you can,registration not required. NOBLE LIBRARY Drop-In Storytime: Fall I-Ages 0-5. Thursdays,September 15- Teen Anime Night-Monday,August 22 at 6 p.m. Check online or October 20,9:15-9:45 a.m. Enjoy stories,fingerplays and large call for title. movement activities. Have a playdate with toys and new friends! Parents and siblings welcome tojoin in! Come when you can, Noble Library Pokemon Club-Ages 7-17.Monday,September registration not required. 19 at 5:30 p.m.Card RPG,online and DS gaming and Anime. Saturday Cinema-For all ages;young children must be SANDBURG LIBRARY accompanied by an adult. Saturday,September 17 at 2 p.m. Doctor Who Appreciation Society Gathering-Teens in grades Registration not required. Join us for a free G or PG-rated film in 7-12. Tuesday,September 13 at 5:30 p.m. the library auditorium(sorry,no food or drink allowed). Contact the Library at(734)466-2493 to confirm titles. Teen Anime Night-Tuesday,September 27 at 6 p.m. Check online Page Turners: A Tween Book Club-For grades 5-8. Wednesday, or call(248)893-4010 for title. September 21 at 4:30 p.m. Let's get together and discuss some fun books. The first title will be Hidden Talents by David Lubar. Space is limited! Registration and copies of the book will be available beginning Monday,August 21. Please register in person,by phone (734)466-2493 or online. GIFT CELEBRATION NOBLE LIBRARY Libra Memorial and Toddler Storytime: Fall I-Ages 2-3. Wednesdays,September 14 Library -October 19 at 10:15 a.m. Join us for songs,stories&toy time! Drop- Commemorative Program ins and siblings welcome. Registration not required. Preschool Storytime: Fall I-Ages 3-6. Wednesdays,September Need a unique and lasting way to remember a special 14-October 19 at 11 a.m. Join us for stories,songs,and some person? Want to help your community? You can do amazing science demos! Drop-ins and siblings welcome. both of these at once with the Memorial and Registration not required. Commemorative program which allows you to donate SANDBURG LIBRARY money in honor or memory of a loved one. A gift plate Toddler Storytime: Fall I-Ages 2-3. Thursdays,September 15- on the book shows the name of the person being October 20 at 10:15 a.m. Join us for stories,songs,and toytime! honored as well as that of the donor. A brochure Drop-ins&siblings welcome. Registration not required. Preschool Storytime: Fall I-Ages 3-6. Thursdays,September 15 describing the program in more detail is available -October 20 at 11 a.m. Be there for stories,songs and some amazing at all library locations or online at science demos! Drop-ins&siblings welcome. www.livonia.lib.mi.us/donations. Registration not required. 16 LIVONIA SUMMER/FALL NEWS Civic Center Library Noble Library Sandburg Library Vestpocket 32777 Five Mile-(734)466-2491 32901 Plymouth-(734)421-6600 30100 W.Seven MiTe-(248)893-4010 Civic Park Senior Center Sunday-Closed Memorial Day thru Labor Day Wednesday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Thursday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. ADULT PROGRAMS Genealogy Saturdays-September through November. Whether you are a novice or seasoned genealogist,be on the lookout for the CIVIC CENTER LIBRARY third season of Genealogy Saturdays. Topics will include searching Search for us on social media under Livonia Public Library and... military records;Catholic religious orders;and how to Cemeteries- Like us on Facebook just to name a few. These free sessions start at 9:15 a.m.and Pin us on Pinterest generally run just over an hour. Specific dates will be posted on Watch us on You Tube the library's website. Registration not required. Picture us on Flickr History Lives at the Library-September through December. This Follow us on Twitter @livonia_library popular series,generously supported by the Friends of the Library, Subscribe to our monthly e-newsletter at LivoniaPublicLibrary.org debuted in September 2008 and since that time well over 60 Livonia Civic Center Library Presents the Film Movement historical-type presentations have taken place. A wide range of Program-Mondays:June 20,July 11,August 15,and topics continue to entice history and nostalgia buffs to attend these September 19 at 6:30 p.m.-Auditorium free programs. Start time is 7 p.m.in the library's auditorium. Join us for an award-winning feature film every month. These Specific dates and topics will be posted on the library's website at critically acclaimed independent and foreign films are carefully www.livoniapubliclibrary.org. Registration not required. selected by Film Movement(www.filmmovement.com),and are Nook,Kindle and Tablet Classes-Learn to use your Nook,Kindle made available to the library soon after they are shown in theaters. or Tablet to checkout Library e-books. Individual instruction is Each film is added to the library's permanent collection following the offered on a regular basis. Call(734)466-2490 to register. presentation date. Due to their sometimes mature themes and The Noontime Concert Series-Make sure to reserve the third content,these films are recommended for adult audiences. Thursday of every month to attend these free 45-minute concerts Information about the film titles is available at(734)466-2491, which begin at 12:15 p.m.in the library's atrium. The 2016-2017 livonia.lib.mi.us/movementseries and the library's monthly season kicks off September 15 with the Steelworks Steelband from e-newsletter. Please note: no food or beverages are permitted in Ann Arbor.Their repertoire of Caribbean-style music is guaranteed to the auditorium. put a smile on your face. Co-sponsored by the Livonia Arts Wednesday Afternoon at the Movies-June 8,July 13,August Commission. 10 and September 14 at 2-Auditorium. Enjoy a classic Hollywood Developing Your Psychic Sense with Kristy Robinett- picture each month. Films include dramas,comedies and thrillers Wednesday,September 21 at 7 p.m. When you were young,did you dating from the 1930s through the 1980s. Information about the have an imaginary friend? Have you ever thought of a song,only to film titles is available at(734)466-2491 and the library's monthly e- have it play on the radio moments later? Orjust knew you should newsletter. Please note: no food or beverages are permitted in the take a different route to work and heard later there was a tragic auditorium. accident? Join our favorite psychic medium,Kristy Robinett,and learn the many different psychic traits,what your primary ones might be,and how to develop them even further. New artists are on exhibit every month in both the Fine Arts Gallery,located on the second floor of the Civic Center Library,and the Lobby of the City Hall. Guests will enjoy a wide variety of styles and medium. Artists interested in exhibiting should contact Community Resources at(734)466-2540 or go on to our city website www.ci.livonia.us under the Arts Commission Gallery and print off an application. Livonia Television's channel 8(Brighthouse),WOW channel 10 and(AT&T)channel 99 will be airing a show called"Artist"daily at 8:30 a.m.and 9 p.m. This show features community artists and their work. You may also view this on line by visiting our city website www.livoniatv.us and clicking on Video Communications Center. CITY FIN E ARTS For the Month of June: VAAL(Visual Arts Association of Livonia)Spring Show will display mixed medium in the City Hall Lobby. GALLERYBirmingham Society of Women Painters will display in the Fine Arts Gallery. Livonia Civic Center Library &City Hall Lobby Atrium For the Month of July: Heidi Posh will display in the City Hall Lobby. Presented by the Darlene Reynolds will display in the Fine Arts Gallery. Livonia Arts Commission For the Month of August: Barbara Eko Murphy"Strike a Pose"will display in the City Hall Lobby. Michigan Arts Center will display artwork and sculpture in the Fine Arts Gallery. For the Month of September: Janus Benda will display in the City Hall Lobby. Livonia Public Schools-Janet Stack will display artwork in the Fine Arts Gallery. LIVONIA SUMMER/FALL NEWS 17 FARMER'S MARKET EXCURSIONS"EASTERN MARKET&ROYAL OAK" 8 a.m.$7 Residents and$9 Non Residents Eastern Market:May 21 st,June 25th,July 30th,August 27th,September 24th Royal Oak Farmer's Market&Downtown:July 9th&August 13th Market trips will begin again in May.Transportation will be provided to and from Detroit's Eastern Market&Royal Oak Farmer's Market.Once at the - market,you are on your own to explore,shop,walk,dine until the bus departs • at 11:30 a.m.Register with payment at theVolunteer Desk Call(734)466-2555 for more information.Departs from the Civic Park Senior Center. 3� 4 SUMMER ICE CREAM SOCIALS June 10th,July 8th,August 19th&September 9th.12:30-1:30 p.m. Pay$1 at the door.Take a break and come enjoy your favorite Sundae at �[ the Senior Center.No Reservation necessary. LIVONIA"AM"ROTARY PANCAKE BREAKFAST Join us this season for Detroit Tigers Senior Days(Info below) Saturday,June 18th 9-11 a.m.,$4 Join The Livonia"AM"Rotary Club and the Civic Park Senior Center for our The monthly senior bulletin is currently available at www.ci.livonia.mi.us\:click 4th annual Pancake Breakfast featuring world-famous Chris Cakes.Enjoy an all- on a-news signup,enter your email address,click on the senior center,and then you-can-eat breakfast!Complete with Sausage,Orange Juice,and Coffee. click on submit.The bulletin lists daily activities such as card,board,bingo Tickets will be available beginning Monday,May 30th.Tickets will be available games,weekly movies,continuing education classes,book and current events at the door! discussion groups,assistance programs,and the congregate lunch menu. JACKSON HISTORIC PRISON TOUR,LUNCH&MORE! The bulletin is also available at the Civic Park Senior Center. Tuesday,June 21 st 8:30 a.m.Departure,Approx.Return Time LIVONIA TRAVEL DAY 5 p.m.Cost$69 Resident/$75 Non-Resident First Friday of every month at 1:30 p.m. Do time at Michigan's First State Prison,once the largest in the world! Meet with the Livonia Travel Club and members of area travel businesses Take a deluxe motor coach ride to Jackson,MI for a tour of the Old Prison,now that offer group tours to Senior Citizens from Livonia and the surrounding Armory ArtsVillage where you will experience tales of this intriguing prison communities.Membership cost for Livonia Travel Club is$2 for the calendar history while visiting the old solitary area and view murals depicting the unique year.Just"Drop-In" prison history.When done,browse in the Grand Gallery to purchase souvenirs of your prison tour and arts,crafts and jewelry from the resident artists. Next ASK THE LAWYER we board the bus to Steve's Ranch Restaurant,where we will fill up on soup, 2nd&4th Fridays of Every Month 1:30-3 p.m. salad,sandwiches,beverages and dessert,while our tour guide entertains us The clinic will operate at the Civic Park Senior Center on the 2nd and 4th Friday with stories of infamous inmates and bizarre escapes.Then we're off to the Cell of every month.The purpose of our'Askthe Lawyer"Legal Clinics is to offer free, Block 7,where it's as close to prison as you ever want to get!It's not just a limited legal advice to residents of the State of Michigan on a first-come,first- replica or a likeness;it's a real prison,where thousands of convicts have done served-basis.Legal volunteers cannot file court papers for you or appear in hard time.Following our tour,we will stop at the old-fashioned Jackson Candy court on your behalf.They do not offer legal representation.Their manner of &Fudge Factory store for some nice treats for your sweet tooth. Cost of the trip advocacy is direct assistance,legal advice and counsel,research and is$69 for Residents and$75 for Non-Residents.Please register with payment at scholarship,education,media outreach,policy development and public theVolunteer Desk or for more information please call(734)466-2555.*Please programming.Attorneys may charge up to$10 for performing each notarial be advised that walking is involved in this trip. act.Please arrive at least 30 minutes before 3 p.m. LIVONIA SENIOR SUMMER FESTIVAL "MY TRIVIA LIVE" Wednesday,June 29th$5 Livonia Residents and$7 non-residents Friday,May 20th&Friday,June 24th$2 per person,2 p.m. Come join us from 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m.at the Senior Center as we once again have Do you like trivia?Do you like fun,friendly competition?Do you like appetizers, a great time at the Senior Summer Festival!Our theme this year will be: beverages(non-alcoholic)and snacks?If so join us for"My Trivia Live.Come "Celebrating the Decades 50's,60's,70's 80's and 90's!"There will be a box lunch, charge your minds,prove your knowledge,maybe even learn a thing or two! games,a cake walk,prizes,entertainment,and of course,B-1-N-G-O!Based on We will only"Charge"$2 per person for the experience!Play as a team with your last year's response we expect tickets to go FAST.NO TICKETS WILL BE SOLD AT friends or join others and make a team of 2-8 participants.Register with THE DOOR.Cost for Livonia residents,$5 with I.D.and non-residents$7.Tickets Payment and team name(if any)at theVolunteer Desk or call(734)466-2555 will be available in ADVANCE ONLY at theVolunteer Desk beginning Monday, for further information.Great Prizes will be awarded.Plan on attending!You will May 9th. have a great time!If you do not have a team we will assign you to a team with other players in need of a team. DETROIT SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA POPS SERIES SIGN UP BEGINS Tickets go on sale Monday,August 1 st at the Senior Center.Residents DETROITTIGERS SENIOR DAYS GAMES can sign up beginning at 9 a.m.and Non-Residents can sign up beginning $57 Residents,$61 Non-Residents at 11 a.m.$52 Residents and$58 Non-Residents. •Wednesday,May 25th vs.Philadelphia Phillies 11 a.m. SENIOR CITIZENS GOLF TOURNAMENT 9 HOLE SCRAMBLE •Wednesday,June 8th vs.Toronto Blue Jays 11 a.m. •**Friday,July 15th vs.Kansas City Royals&Fireworks Finale**4:45 p.m. Friday,August 5th,Shotgun start at 8 a.m.$80 per Foursome(Men's, •Thursday,August 18th vs.Boston Red Sox 11 a.m. Women's or Co-Ed) •Thursday,September 15th vs.Minnesota Twins 11 a.m. The Livonia Senior Citizens Golf Scramble will be held at Idyl Wyld Golf Course, 35780 Five Mile Road,Livonia.The fee includes:Tee packs,greens fee,prizes, Tigers Trips Continued.• refreshments and lunch.Registration forms are available at the Civic Park Senior Cost Includes:Round Trip Transportation via Deluxe Motor Coach,Right Field Center.Registration begins,Monday June 6th. Box Seating,Meal Plan=Hotdog&a Pop,Drop off&Pick up,and Volunteer Escort.All games start at 1:08 p.m.*Departs from Ford Field(Livonia)at FOCUS HOPE 11 a.m.Friday,July 15th departs at 4:45 p.m.(7:05 p.m.game time&does Pick up your box at the Civic Park Senior Center between 1:30-3:30 p.m.on not include meal package)*Please be advised that walking may be involved the following dates: Wednesday-June 8,July 6,August 3 and September 7. with this trip.*Register with Payment at theVolunteer Desk or call For questions about Focus Hope,call the Senior Center at(734)466-2555 or to (734)466-2555 for more information. make an appointment. 18 LIVONIA SUMMER/FALL NEWS Civic Park Senior • . . . Monday . . • . AFRICAN WORLD FESTIVAL LIVONIACOM MUNITYTRANSITTRANSPORTATION Friday,August 19th 11 a.m.Departure$7 Residents, FOR SENIOR AND DISABLED RESIDENTS CALL(734)466-2700 $9 Non-Residents The 34th annual African World Festival will once again bring over 150,000 attendees to the Charles H.Wright LIVONIA COMMUNITY Museum of African American History,with performances, poetry,arts and crafts,African drumming and dance, TRANSIT(LCT) hundreds of vendors,ethnic foods,and events for all --- Livonia Community Transit(LCT)is a ages!The cost for this trip covers transportation,you will E;p transportation service for residents 60 have leisure time to dine,shop,and learn on your own! years old or older and those who are You must register with payment at theVolunteer Desk or disabled. Livonia Transit will pickup call Jey at(734)466-2551 for more information. passengers from their home and MICHIGAN STATE FAIR SENIOR DAY! ;,"i.(N-r-,. transport them anywhere within the Thursday,September 1st 9 a.m.Transportation - "� i �, `""' city limits of Livonia. The cost is$2 $10 Livonia Residents&$13 Non-Residents each way. Exact fare or ticket required Reserve your space for this Fun Filled Day at the because drivers do not make change. Michigan State Fair.There will be special program from Hours of service are: Monday through 10 a.m.-12 noon with entertainment,prizes,contests, Friday 7 a.m.-12:15 p.m.and 1:15 p.m.- games,vendors,group seating and a delicious lunch will 6:30 p.m.,Saturday&Sunday 8 a.m.- be included.Following the Special Senior Citizens event you will have time to tour the Fair Grounds,seethe 2:30 p.m. Reservations are necessary animals and have fun in the Mid-Way.Tickets are and are accepted on a first-come,first-serve basis. Call(734)466-2700 for more available at the Civic Park Senior Center.Sorry but Grand information. You can also book our trip through our'new"online reservation system. Children are not allowed to attend 10 a.m.-12 noon Go to www.ci.livonia.mi.us/UsefulLinks.aspx to register and book your trip. portion of the even.Only 50 tickets will be available! MEDICAL LOAN CLOSET SENIOR CENTER TRANSPORTATION BUS(S.C.A.N.) The Civic Park Senior Center has a medical loan closet The Senior Center Transportation Buses provide curb-to-curb rides within the City limit on available for Livonia residents.Equipment available a donation basis. Rides are available to local shopping districts,grocery stores,Westland includes:wheel chairs,transfer benches,canes,walkers, Mall(1 st&3rd Thursday 10:30 a.m)and to the Senior Center. Service hours for the Senior commodes,crutches and shower/bath benches.A cash Center are Monday thru Friday.Call(734)466-2555. deposit must be made at the time the equipment is picked up and is refunded when the equipment is 1. Senior Center. Buses leave from the Senior Center at 8:30 a.m.and we ask that returned or you can donate the cash.Equipment is you be ready for pick up by 8:30 a.m. Buses return home 1 p.m.Monday-Friday loaned for a six month period and can be extended by and 3 p.m.Mondays&Tuesdays&for Special Event Days. calling before the 6 months has ended. 2. Grocery Shopping Monday-Friday(locations vary)depending if you are North SENIOR NUTRITION PROGRAM or South of 5 Mile Road. Call(734)466-2555 for shopping locations. Driver will inform Wayne County Office of Nutrition Services make riders the amount of time allowed at the store and pickup location at designated available a well-balanced meal to Livonia residents age time. 60 years and older.There are three basic nutrition 3. Westland Mall Shopping takes place on the 1 st(minimum of 4 riders)&3rd programs. Thursdays of every month. Bus departs for pickup at 10:30 a.m.so please be ready for Liquid Nutrition: for those seniors who have difficulty pickup at that time. Once at the Mall the driver will inform you the amount of time swallowing solid food due to a debilitating disease or you will be allowed and the pickup location(usually where you are dropped off). condition. A physician must complete the Wayne County Office of Nutrition Services medical form indicating the person's need for liquid meals.The eligible DOCTORS VAN! client or representative will be responsible for picking up Monday-Friday 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. the liquid nutrition once a month at a designated site. For additional information,please call 1-800-851-1454. Monday-Friday the Civic Park Senior Center offers a shuttle to Doctors'Offices within the Home-Delivered: for those seniors who are City of Livonia and up to one mile outside the City Limits. Please contact(734)466-2555 to homebound,unable to prepare their own meals or make your advance reservation.There is no charge for this service(Donations Gratefully unable to feed themselves. Hot meals are delivered on Accepted). This service fills up quickly so please call as soon as you know the date and weekdays,frozen meals are available to clients who time of your appointment. All Vehicles Are Wheelchair Equipped. Age 60 and over. cannot prepare food on the weekends. A physician, Reservations accepted up to 90 days in advance. Maximum of two(2)rides per week. visiting nurse,family,friend orthe senior resident can You must make your appointment so that you are able to get home before/no later than make the referral for Meals-on Wheels at 1-800-851-1454. 2:30 p.m. No reservations will be accepted from Nursing Homes or Assisted Living facilities. Hot Lunch Program: for those seniors who are able to We Do Not Transport Medical Emergencies!!Call(734)466-2555. attend one of the two sites located within the City: CIVIC PARK SENIOR CENTER ARE YOU A LIVONIA VETERAN NEEDING TRANSPORTATION 15218 Farmington Road-(734)466-2555-11:45 a.m. ASSISTANCE TO THE VA HOSPITAL IN ANN ARBOR? BRASHEARTOWERS LCT has expanded its service to assist qualifying veterans who need to get to the VA 17841 North Laurel Park Drive-(734)591-6622 Hospital in Ann Arbor for medical appointments. LCT will pick the veteran up from their home and take them to Meijer in Westland where they will board a shuttle bus to Ann "Suggested Donation"for the meal has increased Arbor. The VA Shuttle departs from Westland three times a day Monday through Friday,at to$3 perperson as of May 1st,2016. 9:05 a.m.,1:15 p.m.and 5:10 p.m. Cost is$2 each way.Livonia Community Transit staff will assist veterans in coordinating their shuttle service.Call(734)466-2700. LIVONIA SUMMER/FALL NEWS 19 HISTORIC GREENMEAD ACTIVITIES Located at 20501 Newburgh Road(South of Eight Mile). Call(248)477-7375 for more information. Sunday Tours at Friends' One Day Tru nkSale Greenmead Meeting House (3rd Annual)-NEW Location Visit the Livonia of For a casual event,the Saturday,July 23 starting at 10 a.m.until p.m. yesteryear! intimate setting of the If you like our Flea Markets,check out this activity. Greenmead will Friends'Meeting House __ Located in the Farm Complex Parking Lot. Registered open up for Tours is great for small vendor spaces are available. Parking is free,no on Sundays starting meetings,luncheons, admission charged(but donations are gladly accepted). in June 12th from private parties,dinners Come out to shop for"treasures of all kinds". 1 p.m.to 4 p.m. and showers.Great on-site location fora Rehearsal Night Refreshments on site. (except holiday weekends).Tickets are$3 for adults Dinner or Engagement Party.For pricing and availability, and$2 for students.The last Sunday in June,July& please call(248)477-7375. St.Andrew's Highland Games August are"Ice Cream"Sundays. All guest will receive Saturday,August 6,9 a.m.-6 p.m. an ice cream novelty with your paid tour admission. Flea Market Pipes,drums,dancers, All tours start at the Greenmead Gift Shop(building Hosted by the Livonia Historical Commission athletics,scotch tasting, closest to the STOP sign). Sunday,June 5th,10 a.m.-4 p.m. Cost$2 per person- refreshments and so children under 12 free. SelectVillage building will be much more. Cost:$12 _ Greenmead 1 open to tour starting at 12 noon. Refreshments on site. presale,$15 at the gate, Gift Shop 1 The Flea Market is a rain or shine event. Plenty of free children under 12 free. The Greenmead Gift parking in the Special Event Parking Lot(enter from On the day of the Shop is located in the Newburgh Road). All proceeds will benefit Greenmead Games a Scotch Tasting A ., H inbern House.The _ " Historical Park. Over 180 vendor spaces.We encourage will be held.This Shop features a variety you to bring your wagon/cart. No dogs permitted at requires an additional of unique items and this event. ticket.A mini Highland Tea(tea&shortbread)will be interesting gift ideas. inside the air-conditioned Simmons/Hill House,only$5, Business hours are '+Ir stop in anytime between 1&4 p.m.Ceilidh on Friday Wednesday-Friday evening(limited space,advance tickets only).Games from 12 noon to 4:30 p.m.and on Tour Sundays from and Ceilidh tickets available at Greenmead in July. 1-4 p.m. Please,cash or check only.The Gift Shop has been re-stocked for the 2016 season.Stop in and check AMC Car Show 30th Anniversary us out! Sunday,August 21,9 a.m.-4 p.m. Great Lake Classics AMC Car Club presents the"AMO Mid-West Regional _- AlexanderR - Meet" Cost$3 per person-children under 12 free. _ Blue House Refreshments available. is available Jr I- Fall Flea Market for rental Sunday,September 11,10 a.m.-4 p.m.Admission$2 Built in the mid- Motor City Irish Fest(NEW) (children 12 and underfree).SelectVillage building will nineteenth century,this Friday,June 17,Saturday,June 18 and Sunday, be open to tour starting at 12 p.m.Refreshments vintage house has been June 19.This 3 day Irish Festival has moved from available. For more information,call(248)477-7375. carefully adapted to Redford to Livonia's Greenmead. Advance tickets$10 All proceeds will benefit Greenmead Historical Park. provide meeting space (available on-line and at Greenmead,cash or check Over 180 vendor spaces.We encourage you to bring a for a variety of business and social events.The Blue only)under 12 Free with an Adult,at the Gate$12. wagon/cart. No dogs permitted at this event. House offers Victorian charm and a comfortable setting Make plans to enjoy the music,food&beverages of for small meetings,conferences,workshops,private Ireland. Exhibition Irish football on Saturday,Irish Rose Livonia Cemetery parties and receptions. Daytime weekday rentals offer mini tea at the Shaw House on Saturday&Sunday. Walk at the a great and affordable setting for classes,seminars and Mass will be held under the tent at noon on Sunday. Newburg luncheons.The facility provides many modern Small parking fee at Greenmead. Cemetery amenities,including a catering kitchen and audio visual Sunda September 18, equipment suitable for power point and video Livonia Garden Y p presentations. For more information,call Greenmead Walk 2-6 p.m.Groups will (248)477-7375. NOW with free guest Wi-Fi. Saturday,June 25, start every 15 minutes. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.Cost$9 This year's Walk will The Historic in advance,$10 day of be at the Newburg Newburg event. Five beautiful Cemetery(Ann ArborTrail,between Newburgh and Church can be Livonia Gardens featured. Wayne Roads). Re-enactors will be portraying notable Tickets available in Livonia residents at this Cemetery. Complimentary rented. ;•^ refreshments.Advance tickets$10;$15 at the gate. Begin your wedding May at Greenmead,all Advanced tickets are available at Greenmead in August. memories at the City Libraries,and the call(248)477 7375. Newburg Church. Community Resources Department on the 5th Floor of Livonia City Hall. For more information call The Civil War:A Livonia HistoryEvent Built in 1848 and ,r, (248)477-7375. authentically Saturday,September 24th 10-6 p.m.&Sunday, restored to its 1920s Teddy Bear Picnic(NEW) September25th 10-4 p.m.The public is invited to appearance,curved Saturday,July 16th 2-4 p.m.Bring your bear and a join members of the 17th Michigan Civil War Re- pews,vaulted picnic snack to the south of the Simmons/Hill lawn at enactors during"Guns and Gowns Weekend"The 17th ceilings and stained- Greenmead.This NEW event will feature story tellers, will be camping on the grounds.There will be a Field glass windows make the Church a beautiful site for craft area and a Honey Bee Tea. Advanced tickets Surgeon demonstration,cannons&rifles on display, your wedding ceremony.The Church is a great location available May 16th(cash/check only)are a must,$5 per period crafts,a Civilian Village recreation,and so much to renew your vows or to hold a celebration of life child,no charge for the adults. For more information, more. Admission is FREE;donations are accepted. event. call Greenmead(248)477-7375. Limited refreshments on site. 20 LIVONIA SUMMERJFALL NEWS WILSON BARN Farmers Market Pumpkin Fest aF Saturdays,June 18-October 8,8 a.m.-2 p.m. October 1-30, �y� Local vendors offer an assortment of produce,plants 10 a.m.-7:30 p.m. and crafts. No admission charged, **FREE Activities** however fees for some Petting Zoo-June 18,11 a.m.-1 p.m. activities apply. Kids!Corner-June 25,July 30,August 27 Daily Activities LL. 7 11 a.m. 2 p.m. Pumpkins,gourds& Pony Rides-August 8,11 a.m.-1 p.m. cornstalk sales ■ ^I. ■ Pony rides& Hayrides noon to rf 7 p.m. pAf ly i � Weather permitting • Weekdays by reservation A+ Call(734)558-5506 Special Weekend Features THE FRIENDS OF THE BARN Oct 1,2,8,9,15,16,22,23,29&30 The Wilson Barn,a premier dairy industry leader,was 11 a.m.to 7 p.m. established in 1888 and is a National Historic Site to be Cider,Donuts,Refreshments,etc. treasured.The Friends of the Arts&Craft Show-crafters wanted Barn preserve Livonia's Thunderbird Car Show Historical Dairy Farm with a `� �`§•PI' p.m.Sunday,September 11,10 a.m.-4 m. Haunted Barn Stroll variety of fundraising events o■�Y�a Admission Free.For information call Saturdays:October 15,22 and 29 held throughout the year. ��=r^� _ (248)719-0160 Sundays:October 16,23 and 30,noon to 7:30 p.m. You're invited to visit the Barn, .1. Admission:$1 per person participate in the events or ' Longaberger Collectible Show This special stroll through the barn is designed for join the many volunteers who Saturday,September 17,9 a.m.-1 p.m. children 12 years and younger.Ajourney of thrills& contribute to the preservation of one of Livonia's Come see and purchase an assortment of baskets, chills thru historical horse stalls overtaken by friendly treasured sites.Volunteers always welcomed. pottery and accessories. For information call and scary monsters&ghosts!You request the level of Phone: (734)427-4311 (734)259-5010. scariness.For more information call(734)466-2410. Website: www.wilsonbarn.com Email: wilsonbarn@gmail.com • RECREATION SUMMER Facebook: TheWilsonBarn • EVENTS Memberships Join others in keeping the Wilson Barn story alive for The Livonia Parks&Recreation Department is gearing up for a fun filled summer season. In addition to generations to come. Individual$10, Family$20, the outdoor pools and over 80 classes,the summer lineup includes a variety of activities.Look for our new Business$100. Memberships include Pumpkin Fest program with the Detroit Pistons Academy Camp the first week of July at the Recreation Center,Float Fridays specials and 10%off barn rentals. at Shelden and Botsford Pools in July,Children's concerts this summer at Rotary Park,co-sponsored by the Livonia Arts Commission,and the Barn Rentals Longest Day Party at Botsford Pool on June 20th,in addition to our The Wilson Barn is a unique site to host a family or annual events,such Park It!and Kids Night Out! business gathering,a birthday or graduation party. "We are excited to be able to offer all of the fun programs you have Rental includes use of the main barn area and grounds, come to expect in addition to a few new programs,such as Parks, - inside restrooms,fans,electricity,limited kitchen Performances and Play,our new outdoor family concert series and . amenities(sink,refrig,micro-wave).For reservation and the Pistons Academy Camp,a basketball camp for youth entering fee information call(734)427-4311.ALL EVENTS ARE grades 3-9°commented Ted Davis,Superintendent,Livonia Parks and SMOKE AND ALCOHOL FREE. Recreation. - ' 2016 Events There is something for everyone to enjoy!This summer we Emerson Middle School Instrumental Music encourage you to Get Out and Play! Concert-Tuesday,June 7,at p.m.Directed by Mr. For more information on these and other events and programs, Phil Quackenbush.Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy our please visit us at www.ci.livonia.mi.us or call(734)466-2900. ; young talent.In cooperation with Clements Circle Civic Association and Livonia Parks&Recreation. NEW THIS YEAR Parks,Performances&Play! 29th Antique Car& You won't want to miss out on these FREE Summer Performances Hot Rod Show designedjust for kids!They'II get acquainted with different musical Plus Arts&Crafts& styles and the upbeat artists will even have parents tapping their Swap Meet toes to the tunes!All Concerts are at Rotary Park on Wednesdays. _ Sunday,June 12 9 a.m. Wednesday,June 29,11 a.m.-Randy Kaplan -5 m.Donation:$5. p• "He doesn't dumb it down for the kids...He just expects them to come Fun for all ages.Hundreds along for the ride.And theydo."-Time Out New York Kids of beautifully restored or Wednesday,July 20,630 p.m.-Guy Louis modified cars will be on "Oneofthe finest touring artists inthestate."-Ml Humanities display. Awards, refreshments,food and 50's&60's music provided by Wednesday,August 17,11 a.m.-Mr.Seley Men in Black.In cooperation with the Road Knights- Offers kids in the'tween years(8-12 years old)a rare mix of age- Detroit. appropriate lyrics and rock that plays to their sensibilities. Car Registration:(734)464-1331 Co-sponsored by the Livonia Arts Commission and Livonia Parks and Swap Info:(313)534-5974 Recreation Department Craft Show:(734)261-3602 LIVONIA SUMMER/FALL NEWS 2 CITY CALENDAR i EVENTS June 21-26 Spree'66' 7 7p.m. 21 10:30a.m. 13 8a.m.-2p.m. Ford Field Music From The Heart- 9th Annual Watermelon Drop Farmers'Market 4 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Dan Rafferty Band Sandburg Library Wilson Barn To Summer Reading Opening 22 dda.m. Civic Center Grounds Ceremony Toddler Picnic&Playdate 21 2:30 p.m. 13 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Civic Center Library Noble Library 8 12:30-1:30 p.m. Thursday Theater Westland Household Hazardous Summer Ice Cream Social* Civic Center Library Waste Day 5 10a.m.-4p.m. 23 Art nthe Lawn Senior Center 21 7pm Westland Shopping Center Flea Market Sandburg Library 8 4-6:45 p.m. Music From The Heart- 15 6:30 p.m. Greenmead Historical Village Float Fridays Cosmic Groove Band The Film Movement Program 6 7 p.m. 23 2:30 Sheldon Pool Civic Center Grounds Civic Center Library Clutter Busting 101 ThursdayTheater yTheater Civic Center Library Civic Center Library 9 8 am-2 p.m. 22 4-6:45 p.m. 16 6 p.m. Farmers'Market Float Fridays Park It!Family Fun Nights My Trivia Live"* 7 7 p.m. 24 2 p.m. Wilson Barn Sheldon Pool in the Park! Emerson Middle School O Trunk Community Recreation Center Instrumental Music Concert Senior Center 11 Storm. 23 a.m.- Wilson Barn 25 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Story Be Told presents"Juggling One Day Trunk Sale 16 Noon 2 p.m. Farmers'Market Turtles" Greenmead Historical Village Commodity Food 8 10 a.m.&6 p.m. Civic Center Library Old Livonia Court House Family Fun Drop-In Storytime Wilson Barn 23 8 a.m.-2 p.m. begins 25 10a.m.-4p.m. 11 Story WilsonFarmer 17 11 a.m. Civic Center Library Annual Garden Walk* Story Be Told presents Wilson Barn Free Summer Kids Concert- GreenmeadHistoricalVillage "Juggling 27 10:30a.m. Mr.Seley 8 1:30-3:30 p.m. Noble Library Rotary Park Focus Hope pick up* 25 10 a.m. Toddler Picnic&Playdate Livonia Senior Center Movie Theater Event 11 6:30 p.m. Noble Library 18 5 p.m. The Film Movement Program Camp Half Blood Phoenix Theater,Livonio 28 10:30 a.m. 8 2 p.m. Civic Center Library Civic Center Library Wednesday Afternoon 26 10:15 p.m. Smash,Crash,Boom,Storytime at the Movies Spree Fireworks 12 2 p.m. Sandburg Library 18 7 p.m. 28 Civic Center Library Ford Field Story Be Told presents Music From The Heart- "JThu p.m."Juggling Turtles" The Earth Angels 10 12:30-1:30 p.m. 27 11 a.m. Sandburg Library Thursday Theater Civic Center Grounds Summer Ice Cream Social* Sport Science Civic Center Library 12 6 p.m. 19 11 a.m. Senior Center Civic Center Library Park It!Family Fun Nights 28 7 Music African World Festival* 11 10a.m.-2p.m. 27 2p.m. in the Park! MucCentmToundshe Heart-Trilogy CharlesWright Museum Passport to Safety Sport Science Ford Field Civic Center Grounds Livonia Fire&Rescue Noble Library S 13 10:30 a.m. Sum29 4-6:45 p.m. 19 um-1:30 p.m.mer Ice Cream Social* 12 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 28 2 p.m. Toddler Picnic&PlaydFloat Fridaysate Senior Center Antique Car&Hot Rod Sport Science Noble Library Botsford Pool Show/Plus Crafts Sandburg Library 30 8 a.m.-2 p.m. 19 6-10 p.m. ' 13 2 p.m. Kids Night Out Wilson Barn Wilson Farmers'Market 28 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Afternoon Community Recreation Center 16 7 p.m. Exercises for Busy Adults* at the Movies Wilson Barn LSO Free Patriotic&Pops Sandburg Library Civic Center Library 30 11 a.m.-1 p.m. 20 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Farmers'Market Concert 29 9:30 a.m.-2p.m. 14 2:30 p.m. Summer Reading Closing Wilson Barn Livonia Recreation Center Livonia Senior Summer Festival* ThursdayTheater Ceremony p. Civic Center Library Civic Center Library 21 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 16 7 m. Senior Center AMC Car Show 20th Century Retailing in 29 10:30 a.m. 14 7 p.m. Greenmead Historical Village Downtown Detroit Toddler Picnic&Playdate Music From The Heart- August Civic Center Library Noble Libra 22 6 p.m. Library Devin Scillian&Arizona Son 2 State Primary Teen Anime Night 17-18 Motor City Irish Fest 29 11 a.m. Civic Center Grounds 2 1:30 3:30 m. Noble Library Greenmead Historical Park p Free Summer Kids Concert- 14 7 p.m. Focus Hope pick up* 23 6:30 p.m. 17 6-10 p.m. Randy Kaplan Calumet Italian Hall Fire Livonia Senior Center Concussions in Athletics- Kids Night Out!* Rotary Park Civic Center Library 3 6:30 m. Know the Warning Signs Community Recreation Center 30 11 a.m. 15 4-6:45 m. ' p Civic Center p• Surviving the Summer Library 18 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Art on the Lawn Float Fridays Final Party* 25 5 p.m. Farmers'Market-Opening Day Sandburg Library Botsford Pool ZapZone,Farmington Hills 9 Camp Half Blood Wilson Barn 30 2:30 p.m. 15 6-10 p.m. 4 10:30 a.m. Civic Center Library 18 8 a.m.-2 p.m. ThursdayTheater Kids Night Out!* Smash,Crash,Boom!Storytime 25 7m. Dearborn Household Hazardous Civic Center Library Community Recreation Center Sandburg Library Music From The Heart- Waste Day 16 8 a.m.-2 p.m. 4 5m. Steve King&the Dittilies July Henry Ford College Jud Farmers'Market Camp Half Blood Civic Center Grounds 18 9-11 a.m. Wilson Barn Civic Center Library 27 8 a.m.-2 m. Livonia"AM"Rotary Pancake 1 4-6:45p.m. p• Breakfast* Float Fridays 16 4 p.m. 4 7 p.m. Farmers'Market Senior Center Botsford Pool Teddy Bear Picnic Music From The Heart- Wilson Barn 2 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Greenmead Historical Park Sinjon Smith 20 11 a.m. Michigan Science Center Farmers'Market 18 11 a.m. Civic Center Grounds September Presents Brain Games Wilson Barn Wildlife Safari 5 8 a.m. Civic Center Library Senior Golf Scramble* 1 9 a.m. Civic Center Library 4 Holiday-City Offices Closed Michigan State Fair Senior Day* 18 2 m. Idyl WyldGolfCourse 20 2p.m. 5 4-8p.m. p6 8a.m.-2 m. Michigan State Fair Wildlife Michigan Science Center Drop-iny ry Game Da Safari Presents Brain Games Civic Center Library Noble Library Farmers'Market 1 7 Noble Libra 19 Noon-2 m. Wilson Barn Music From The Heart- Library 6 10:30 a.m. p' Toppermost 20 6:30 p.m. Toddler Picnic&Playdate Commodity Food* 6 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Civic Center Grounds The Film Movement ry Program Noble Libra Old Livonia Court House St.Andrew's Highland Games* 9 3 8a.m.-2p.m. Civic Center Library 6 1:30-3:30 p.m. p'19 2 m. Greenmead Historical Village Farmers'Market 20 7-9 p.m. Focus Hope pickup* Wildlife Safari 10 2 p.m. Wilson Barn Longest Day Luau* Livonia Senior Center Sandburg Library Wednesday Afternoon 3 9:15 a.m. Botsford Pool 19 6:30 m. at the Movies 7 10:30 a.m. p' * Civic Center Libra Genealogy Saturdays begin 21 Noon 2 p.m. Art on the Lawn Yoga Moves for Home Library Civic Center Library CommodityFood* Sandburg Libra Sandburg Library 11 5 m. 9 ry p' S Labor Day Holiday-City Offices Old Livonia Court House 7 2:30 m. 20 10:30 a.m. Camp Half Blood Closed p' Toddler Picnic&Playdate Civic Center Library 21 2 p.m. ThursdayTheater Noble Library 11 7 m. 6 6:30 p.m. Michigan Science Center Civic Center Library Music From The Heart- Coffee&Coloring for Teens and Presents Brain Games 20 6:30 p.m. Adults Sandburg Library Free Summer Kids Concert- Motor City Soul Civic Center Library Guy Louis Civic Center Grounds Rotary Park 22 LIVONIA SUMMER/FALL NEWS 7 1:30-3:30 p.m. 15 9:15-9:45 a.m. 20 Noon-2p.m. Focus Hope pickup" Drop-In Storytime:Fall I Commodity Food Livonia Senior Center begins Distribution" 9 12:30-1:30 p.m. Civic Center Library Old Court House Music From the Heart presents Summer Ice Cream Social" 15 10:15-10:45 a.m. 21 4:30 p.m. Senior Center Toddler Storytime:Fall I Page Turners:ATween Book a FREE Patriotic & Pops Concert 10 8a.m.-2p.m. begins" Club" Northville Household Civic Center Library Civic Center Library Livonia Symphony Orchestra Hazardous Waste Day 15 10:15 a.m. 19 5:30 p.m. Sponsored by The Livonia Arts Commission Northville DPWYard Toddler Storytime:Fall I Noble Library Pokemon Club 11 10 a.m.-4 p.m. begins Noble Library Livonia's Historical Society's Sandburg Library 21 7 pm Where: Livonia Recreation Center Flea Market 15 11 a.m. Developing Your Psychic Time: 7 p.m. Greenmead Historical Village Preschool Storytime:Fall I Sense 10 8a.m.-2p.m. begins Civic Center Library Date Thursday,June 16 2016 Farmers'Market Sandburg Library 24 8a.m.-2p.m. y� Wilson Barn 15 12:15-1 p.m. Farmers'Market Noontime Concert- Wilson Barn 11 10a.m.-bird Steelworks Steel Band National Anthem................. Steve King,Vocalist Thunderbird Car Show Civic Center Libra 24 Ci a.m. r:A Lip.mOlympic S Spirit Fanfare..................John Williams Wilson Barn Library Civil War:A Livonia History p� 12 9:30-9:50 a.m. 15 5 p.m. Event Give my Regards to Broadway...... George M.Cohan Baby Storytime:Fall I- Harry Potter Club:Fifth Term Greenmead Historical Village begins" Civic Center Library 25 10 a.m.-4 p.m. American Patrol ....................... F.W.Meacham Civic Center Library 16 6-10 p.m. Civil War:A Livonia History American Civil War Fantasy....................... Bilik 12 10:30-10:50 a.m. Kids Night Out! Event Gone With the Wind-Tara's Theme ...... Max Steiner Baby Storytime:Fall I begins" Community Recreation Center Greenmead Historical Village Mission Impossible Theme ................... Schifrin Civic Center Library 17 8a.m.-2p.m. 27 6p.m. 13 10-10:30 a.m. Farmers'Market Teen Anime Night Avatar.................................... Doug Sparta Preschool Storytime:Fall I Wilson Barn Sandburg Library America the Beautiful..............Vocalist Steve King Civic Center Library 17 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Stars&Stripes Forever.......................... Sousa 13 5:30 p.m. Longaberger Collection October Doctor Who Appreciation Show Armed Forces Salute ......................... Lowden Wilson Barn 1 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Society Gathering Farmers'Market Star Spangled Spectacular..................... Cohan Sandburg Library 17 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Wilson Barn National Emblem March....................... Bagley 14 10-10:30 a.m. Babysitting Workshop" Civic Center Library 1-30 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Musical Mayhem:Fall I Pumpkin Fest begins Bring a!awn chair and enjoy this popular beginning ofsummer begins 17 2p.m. Wilson Barn FREE concert by the Livonia Symphony Orchestra! Civic Center Library Saturday Cinema 14 10:15 a.m. Civic Center Library _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Toddler Storytime:Fall 1 18 2-6 p.m. *Indicates pre registration begins Livonia Cemetery Walk" BOB BENNETT MEMORIAL GOLF CLASSIC Noble Library Newburg Cemetery required.Please see related Chip in for the ARTS 14 11 a.m. 19 12:30-1:30 p.m. articles. Preschool Storytime:Fall I Summer Ice Cream Social Fox Creek Golf Course-Livonia begins Senior Center In accordance with the Noble Library 19 2-4 p.m. American with Disabilities Act, 7:30 a.m.Registration 14 2 p.m. Livonia Historical Society the City of Livonia,upon 8:15 a.m.Shotgun Wednesday Afternoon at the Speaker Movies Greenmead Historical Village adequate notice,well make $99 Golfer/$25 lunch only Civic Center Library 19 6:30 p.m. reasonable accommodations Sponsorships Available 14 6:30 p.m. Film Movement Series for persons with special needs. Call:248.320.6478 Free Teen Movie Civic Center Library Civic Center Library The Livonia Arts Commission r wants you to be a part of the - 19r1' Annual Fine Arts Exhibition - October 8-27, 2016 Deadline: POSTMARK August 30, 2016 rExhibit: October 7-27, 2016 LI V a,rl�l�r7�T IA Reception October 7, 2016 City of Livonia Juror; Lin Baum Arts Commission Enter Online: :vvjw c-.livor,ic rn.us on the city's website AR !S0 33000 Civic Center Drive 6o to City Commissions/Arts Commission/Fine Arts Or Call Community Resource at:734-466-2540 +COMMISSI©N Livonia, MI 48154 If accepted you will be contacted byemaiI LIVONIA SUMMER/FALL NEWS 23 IN Cup, WE PRSRT STD � 7I U.S.POSTAGE #� *: . PAID PERMIT#54 CITY OF Livonia,Michigan ECRWSS Postal Customer 33000 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE LIVONIA,MICHIGAN 48154 This issue is printed on recycled City Hall:(734)466-2200 paper with Black Soybean ink www.ci.livonia.mi.us Dennis K.Wright, Mayor CITY COUNCIL Cathy K. Scott Brian Kathleen E. Brandon M. Maureen Miller Jim White Bahr Meakin McIntyre Kritzman Brosnan Jolly President Vice President Susan M.Nash,City Clerk Lynda L.Scheel,Treasurer JUDGES,16TH DISTRICT COURT: Sean P.Kavanagh Kathleen J.McCann Published by the Department of Community Resources 20% MUSIC IM14 THE HEART CONCERT SCHEDULE Enjoy FREE outdoor concerts sponsored by the Livonia Arts Commission and the 14, Parks and Recreation Department.Concerts are held on Thursday evenings 7-9 p.m., �► during July and August on the grounds of City Hall unless otherwise noted. i Date Artist Genre 'l - June 16 Livonia Symphony Orchestra Classical *at the Recreation Center July 7 The Dan Rafferty Band Top 40/Hip Hop July 14 Devin Scillian&Arizona Son Country July 21 Cosmic Groove Band Danceable Motown r July 28 Trilogy Classic Rock - August 4 Sinjon Smith Pop/Rock/Country August 11 Motor City Soul Funk/Soul August 18 Earth Angels Dance Performance August 25 Steve King&the Dittilies Oldies September 1 Toppermost Beatles � r