THE V8 COMMUNITIES

V8 members are united in belief that strategic advantages including access to major transportation corridors, as well as significant business, and technology assets make Van Dyke Avenue unique within the metropolitan area.

The Van Dyke-8 Mile Gateway Collaborative (V8) is an eight square mile area encompassing the cities of Detroit, Warren and Center Line. The V8 area has strong housing stock, including affordable single family homes, rental properties, and senior living community options. In addition to the variety in housing options, V8 is fortunate to include two major roads- 8 Mile Boulevard and Van Dyke Avenue. Both play a vital role in transportation, not just to the V8 area, but to Metro Detroit as a whole. Eight Mile Boulevard (M-102) spans five counties and 13 communities in the region. Van Dyke (M-53) runs from Detroit’s central city to Lake Huron.

The 8 Mile/Van Dyke intersection is centered at the heart of the targeted area and has over 20,000 travelers a day. This provides a strong customer base for the Van Dyke commercial district that includes quality grocery stores, restaurants, retail and services. There is ample opportunity for this district to grow and flourish. New businesses see the area as a prime location to access both vehicular travelers and pedestrians living in the nearby neighborhoods. V8 is fortunate to have a strong health care system in its target area. St. John Health-Conner Creek Village Campus. St. John, in partnership with Advantage Health, provides a federally funded health care clinic and has expanded local access to primary health care. The GM Technical Center, United States Army- Life Cycle Management Command Headquarters and the Michigan Technical Education Center afford training and career opportunities for V8 residents, and draw others outside the area to this region. The new Milbank Greenway has added miles of trails for residents to enjoy, and will eventually connect the cities of Detroit, Warren and Center Line, and continue up through Macomb County. Other important resources include the new Warren City Hall and Town Center, Warren Community Center and Lipke Recreation Center (Detroit).

LOCAL EVENTS & HAPPENINGS

Center Line

SUMMER MEALS FOR KIDS

This year, when school lets out, the Summer Food Service Program will offer free nutritious meals to all neighborhood children ages 18 years and younger on Monday thru Friday, any time between 11 a.m. and 1.p.m.

Lunches will be available from June 21 – Aug. 20 at the following locations: Early Childhood Center, Center Line Parks and Rec. and Miller Elementary.

Breakfast will be served at Miller Elementary only July 6th thru August 6.  All meals will meet the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, so you know your child will be eating a healthy meal.

The SFSP is operated and sponsored in Center Line by Center Line Public Schools, in conjunction with the Center Line Parks & Rec. Dept. The program is administered by the Michigan Department of Education.

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Warren

FARMERS MARKET at City Square

Sundays, May 2 through October 31, 2010

9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

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Detroit

BEL-AIR SHOPPING PLAZA

1st ANNUAL BBQ COOK-OFF & FAMILY F8STIVAL

'Thank You' to the Community

July 31st, 2010

8620 E. 8 Mile Road at Van Dyke

12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

For more information contact:  Crystal Marie @ C-MY Style Event Planning, LLC

313-407-4127   •  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it   • www.c-mystyle.com

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