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 Tunes & Latte Afternoons Finale at Anastasia and Katie's Coffee Shop! 

Anastasia and Katie's Coffee Shop & Cafe has had an incredible summer of musical performances at the Coffee Shop, and now it's time for their Finale! Join them this Friday, August 23rd, as they welcome back the talented musicians who have shared their skillsets throughout the summer, performing at different times between 3:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.:

 Steve Gilbert - Singing soulful sounds from folk, country, and blues genres, and playing guitar.

 Jack “Elvis” Fisher - Local Elvis tribute artist, performing and singing Elvis tunes.

 Cob Greene - Playing upbeat acoustic songs of all types and lots of folksy originals.

 Francis Ernzen - Serenading us with a variety of “coffee shop” songs.

Don't miss out on this last delightful musical experience of the summer and the chance to enjoy great coffee in a cozy atmosphere. The Coffee Shop will be open from 7:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m., serving their full menu. Note: Their last day of extended Friday summer hours will be Friday, August 30th.

A &K sends "A big thank you to everyone who has come out to support our performers and enjoy a cold drink in the courtyard, and to the Livonia Community Foundation for supporting this series."

Anastasia and Katie's Coffee Shop & Cafe, which opened in December 2019, quickly became a cherished spot among our employees and the community. The establishment was founded to foster a space where individuals with and without disabilities can work together in an inclusive, supportive environment. Their employees are provided with training, onsite support, and a paycheck, all while contributing to the community.

The cafe offers robust coffee, a variety of non-coffee beverages, breakfast, lunch, and baked goods. It operates as an employment initiative under the nonprofit organization Mi Work Matters.

Through the coffee shop and the Employment Ambassadors advocacy program by Mi Work Matters, they initiate discussions on the potential for businesses to employ individuals with disabilities. The coffee shop is named in honor of Anastasia and Katie, the daughters of two of the nonprofit's co-founders, who are teenagers with Down syndrome.

The partnership of Rotary Interact and Rotary AM Club works to bring Livonia another quality of life project. And boy is it fun.

The weekend has arrived. The Churchill Rotary Interact Club is empowered with student volunteers to orchestrate the day. The Livonia Rotary AM Club is prepared, with tasks assigned and high expectations for the day. Musings joins the effort with 25 volunteers assisting in the distribution of 5,000 Mattel Hot Wheels, to delighted children.

Furthermore, Livonia is poised to celebrate the success of yet another local project that showcases creativity—a defining feature of our community. This project fosters family engagement within Livonia and highlights the advantages of having a robust volunteer sector.

The City Appears to be

Moving Forward on the

7-Mile/Farmington vacant lot

On Monday, August 19th, the City Council conducted a Committee of the Whole meeting regarding the development proposal at 7th and Farmington. 

The project is advancing with an approval motion, including amendments for the addition of trash bins, public art, and shade trees in the pocket parks, as well as cart technology to retain shopping carts on-site. 

A vote is scheduled for the upcoming City Council meeting on Monday, August 26th at 7 PM.

There has been extensive discussion about the building's display sign across several meetings. Before this meeting, the developer proposed a smaller sign size that complies with city ordinances, eliminating the need for a variance.

Heigira sharing Discussion on

Pathways for Addiction Recovery

Hegira Health, Inc. presents: Taking Action to Save Lives, Pathways for Addiction Recovery! Come together in-person on Tuesday, August 27, at the SoHo banquet and event center to discuss ways to support those battling addiction.



Register online here: https://www.eventbrite.com/.../taking-action-to-save...

Livonia Civic Chorus

Nurturing vocal skillsets

September 3 is coming up fast. If you love to sing, join Livonia Civic Chorus at 7 pm at Emanuel Lutheran Church on 7 Mile Rd. This is our 60th year of signing in Livonia and we would love you to join us!

For more info - www.livoniacivicchorus.org

Koleszar endorsed by Mayor Brosnan

Matt Koleszar is "Proud to announce that I’ve been endorsed by Livonia Mayor Maureen Miller Brosnan!"

Here’s what she had to say:

“Representative Koleszar has been an outstanding partner to Livonia. In addition to his help securing funds for a brand new senior center and new equipment for the Livonia Fire Department, his accessibility to his constituents and local businesses is exemplary. I wholeheartedly endorse his re-election.”

"Thank you, Mayor for your support!"

Cavanagh fights for clean air, land and water

This week, Senator Mary Cavanagh and her team attended the American Clean Power Celebration.

Cavanagh joins her colleagues in working hard to pass the #CleanEnergyFuture plan establishing clean & renewable energy standards, and elevating efficiency targets.

"A sustainable future for our state & the next generation is at the core of our legislative priorities, assuring to all current & future Michiganders that we will protect our air, land, & water."

Community support continues to come in for the Bentley Marker Dedication

The Bentley High School Marker Dedication continues to influence the community positively as we welcome another supporter to the Marker Dedication Program. Jim McConnell, President of the Livonia Historical Society will continue in each issue of Musings to share the community's feelings about Bentley High School.

Today, he extends his gratitude to Don Cortez owner of GPI Direct, Printing, for his support of the Livonia Historical Society Marker Dedication Program, scheduled for September 15th at 2:00 PM, with the celebrations starting at 1:00 PM, the program beginning at 2:00 PM, at the former site of Bentley High School, presently the Kirksey Recreation Center.

Mail Address

19514 Bainbridge 48152

E-mail address

rwilliamjoyner@gmail.com

Cell address

734-674-5871

Archive--Bill Joyner's FridayMusings

The typewriter is not available for phone calls or emails Saturday and Sunday. Mental health and rehabilitation time. Out and about enjoying life.

What motivates FridayMusings:

We can't only define Livonia as taking small steps toward maintaining the way things were. That will give us mediocre outcomes. Our goal needs to be innovative and transformative.