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Greenmead Volunteer Orientation

Make your mark on the history of Livonia by becoming a Greenmead volunteer! Join us at the Alexander Blue House 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 12, to learn about our many volunteer opportunities including assisting in tours, special events, gardening, and more. Greenmead offers a variety of ways to share your time and talents! To ensure materials are prepared for all attendees, please register in advance online or by calling the Greenmead Office at (248) 477-7375.

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Stories, Snacks, and Crafts: Presidents Day

Come spend the morning at the Alexander Blue House at Greenmead Historical Park for this month's themed program 10:30 a.m. to noon Tuesday, Feb. 17. We will be reading some books, doing some crafts, and enjoying a snack!

Join us for a morning of history, creativity and snacks as we celebrate some of the leaders who shaped our country. This event is best for ages 4-10 to learn through hands-on fun and storytelling. Parents/guardians are requested to stay with their child(ren) during this program. Only children need to be registered. If you have additional children younger than the age of 4 who would like to attend, please call Helen at (734) 466-2915. All children must be registered to participate in this program.

Register through our online catalog.

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Bring Your Own Crafts Night

Looking for a creative way to unwind? Bring your own craft supplies 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 18, and work at your own pace. Whether you're working from where another class left off or you're working on a personal project, you'll be able to enjoy a relaxed social setting with fellow crafters.

We'll provide refreshments, you bring the creativity! 

Sign up in advance for only $5, or drop in for $7 with cash. Register online today!

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Mayor's Noble Task Force Livonia Community Input

The site of the former Alfred Noble Library, vacant since 2019, is seeing renewed hope for re-use following the formation of a task force in December 2025.

By April, the task force is charged with providing the Mayor with a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to distribute to potential partners. This RFQ will outline the requirements and priorities for site redevelopment, with a preference for preserving the building to ensure the Noble property remains an asset to the community.

At this time, the future of the structure is unclear. While plans to demolish were halted in 2023, the City does not presently have the ability to fund repairs or renovation. A full assessment in 2025 identified substantial interior water damage and mold. Any effort will require a significant investment of outside resources.

The Mayor's Noble Task Force began regular meetings in January to draft an RFQ and identify opportunities for site activation. The phased planning includes ideas for the near- and long-term, looking at what can be done even before potential funding becomes available.

This survey is intended to gather community input on what the Alfred Noble site should support moving forward. It focuses on outcomes, priorities, and tradeoffs rather than specific programs or designs.

Your responses will help inform how ideas and proposals are evaluated — not serve as a vote or final decision. Feedback will be reviewed in aggregate and used alongside other considerations such as feasibility, funding, and long-term stewardship.

Thank you for taking the time to share your perspective via our survey.

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#RecreatingTheRec

The Livonia Senior Wellness Center has been completed and is open for operation, but work on The Rec continues! Important updates regarding changes to the Kirksey Recreation Center will appear in eNewsletters and on our social media pages.

You can visit our website to see the specific timeline for each phase. For more details, check out our Frequently Asked Questions.

Two Weeks Out

Thu, Feb. 12 - 6:30-8 p.m. Greenmead New Volunteer Orientation
Sun, Feb. 15 - 9-11:45 a.m. Healthy Livonia's 100 Days to Health
Mon, Feb. 16 - Greenmead, Livonia Senior Wellness Center, and City Offices Closed for Presidents' Day Holiday

Tue, Feb. 17 - 10 a.m. Senior Mardi Gras Social
Tue, Feb. 17 - 10:30 a.m. Stories, Snacks and Crafts: Presidents Day
Wed, Feb. 18 - 6-8 p.m. BYO Crafts Night
Sat, Feb. 21 - 1-3 p.m. Cultures and Cuisines: Lunar New Year
Mon, Feb. 23 - p.m. Sand Volleyball Court Rental Opens

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