Save the Date: August 28th, 2011

Brian Pikielek, CEM Business Association member and owner of Bike Tech, announced the 3rd annual Road/Track Bicycle show & Swap Meet will be held at Balduck Park ( across from Bike Tech 18401 E. Warren Ave. Detroit, Mi 48236  on Sunday, August 28th  at 8:00 am. The event is scheduled to overlap with an annual bicycle dealers picnic and the monthly Critical Mass bicycle ride.  Vendor Space  $25-$30 Dollars for more info: 313 884-2453 or 313 884-Bike

C.E.M Business Association Clean Team for East Warren, Harper and Mack

The C.E.M will provide an attractive and well-kept business district offering new activities and services for its members, communities and visitors. Through continuous communication and a vibrant spirit of service, our district will be recognized as one of Detroit’s premier shopping locations.

The Clean Team sweep Harper, East Warren and Mack business district sidewalks three days a week Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm.

Housing Initiatives

Mayor Dave Bing Announces Housing Initiatives

DETROIT, August 18, 2011—Mayor Dave Bing announced progress on two major neighborhood initiatives this week.  Today, Mayor Bing announced a new partnership with Chase Bank to support Project 14 and extend a residency attraction program to city employees.  The JPMorgan Chase Foundation is making a $1 million grant to help about 70 police officers and city employees move back to Detroit over the next two years.

“We are restoring a sense of community and pride in our neighborhoods by encouraging Detroiters to live where they work,” said Mayor Dave Bing.  “We are rebuilding homes and strengthening neighborhoods with the help of financial institutions who believe in the work we are doing.”

With Chase funding, the program will provide the following down payment assistance:

·        $25,000 for the first 10 Detroit police officers who qualify for a home purchase of a vacant home.

·        Up to $15,000 to help an additional 60 city employees purchase a vacant home.  The grant can be up to 20 percent of the home’s purchase price.

Down payment assistance will be offered to qualified buyers purchasing homes in these Detroit neighborhoods:

·        North End/Boston Edison/Virginia Park

·        Southwest/Hubbard Farms

·        Palmer Woods

·        Sherwood Forest/University District

·        East English Village

·        North Rosedale

·        Green Acres

On Wednesday August 17, Mayor Bing visited Detroit ’s Greenacres neighborhood and toured Officer William Booker-Riggs new home.  Officer Booker-Riggs is the first officer participating in Project 14 to have a home in the final stages of completion.

The home, one of ten houses donated by Bank of America, was built in 1938 and had been vacant for over a year.

To date, approximately 275 officers have expressed interest in pursuing a home through Project 14 and numerous businesses and financial institutions have established partnerships with the City of Detroit .

About the Chase Grant Program

Enterprise Detroit will work with neighborhood community development corporations to distribute assistance funds to qualified buyers.  City employees can learn more about the down payment assistance grants by calling (313) 886-2041.

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Dan Lijana

Communications Manager

City of Detroit

Office of Mayor Dave Bing

1126 Coleman A. Young Municipal Ctr.

Detroit , Michigan 48226

313-628-4255 (office)

313-418-9809 (cell)

313-224-4128 (fax)

lijanad@detroitmi.gov

- The Alger Theater Presents -

 

“The Secret of Kells”

A FREE MovieThe Final Movie of the
Summer in the

2^nd Annual

Film on the Hill: A Moonlight Series

- See attached for more information –

 

On Saturday August 20th,
The
Alger Theater will host their final
FREE outdoor film on Detroit’s far eastside.
The third movie in this summer’s monthly film series dubbed “Film on the Hill: A
Moonlight Series” will take place beginning at 8:30 p.m. with live music and the film showing at dusk.
The “Film on the Hill” showing will be located at Balduck Park at Chandler Park
Drive and Canyon Street. Free popcorn will be provided to all attendees and
seating blankets will be available for a small donation.

 

Blues guitarist Tom Kuhr will be providing
music prior to the film beginning at 8:00 p.m.

 

“The Secret of
Kells” is this month’s movie. The story revolves
around 12-year-old Brendan as he battles Vikings and confronts an ancient
serpent god on a mission to locate a legendary crystal and complete the mythical
Book of Kells. Brendan lives in a heavily
fortified medieval outpost known as the Abbey of Kells, where the ongoing threat
of Viking raids causes the peaceful monks to live in a state of constant fear.
Along with his uncle, Abbot Cellach, Brendan labors to fortify the abbey walls
daily so his people will be protected from invading forces. When the mysterious
Brother Aidan arrives at the abbey carrying an unfinished tome filled mystical secrets, Brendan becomes
illuminated, and his dormant talents are awakened. The book must be finished,
but accomplishing that mission will be no simple task. As the Vikings close in,
Brendan ventures into the surrounding forest and prepares to confront his
darkest fears. Accompanying him on his dangerous mission is Aisling, a
half-wolf/half-human fairy whose powers will help to guide Brendan through this
enchanting yet dangerous new world.

 

C.E.M Membership

C.E.M is a non-profit 501c3 business association within three communities; Cornerstone, East English Village and Morningside. C.E.M is located within the area bounded by Alter Road on the west, Mack Avenue to the south, Moross road on the east, Harper/I-94 service drive to the north. For more details and to join click the link below!

C.E.M Brochure

MorningSide Community Picnic

MorningSide Community Picnic

U-SNAP-BAC

Congratulations! C.E.M Business Association

Please to announce that a Security Alternative Funding and Empowerment (SAFE) grant has been approved for The C.E.M busines Association.

The purpose of the grant is to provide direct financial assistance to carrying out vacant property maintenance and neighborhood security initiatives in Detroit neighborhoods. The grant funds are made possible by a generous donation from The Kresge Foundation.

To: Community Legal Resources and The Kresge Foundation
July 14,2011

On Behalf of the C.E.M Business Association we would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your kind donation of  the Safe grant to our neighborhoods and business district.

We will reach out to as many business,neighborhoods and agencies as we can . We Appreciated your assistance and encouragement for achieving our worthwhile goals.

Yours Truly,

Terri Shaw Riley
C.E.M Board Member

The Friends of the Alger Theater

DETROIT – On Saturday August 20^th, The Alger Theater will once again host a FREE outdoor film on Detroit’s far Eastside.  The second in this summer’s monthly film series dubbed “Film on the Hill: A Moonlight Series” will take place beginning at 8:30 p.m. with live music and the film showing at dusk.  The “Film on the Hill” showing will be located at Balduck Park at Chandler Park Drive and Canyon Street. Free popcorn will be provided to all attendees and seating blankets will be available for a small donation.

This month’s film, “The Secret of Kells” The story revolves around 12-year-old Brendan as he battles Vikings and confronts an ancient serpent god on a mission to locate a legendary crystal and complete the mythical Book of Kells. Brendan lives in a heavily fortified medieval outpost known as the Abbey of Kells, where the ongoing threat of Viking raids causes the peaceful monks to live in a state of constant fear. Along with his uncle, Abbot Cellach, Brendan labors to fortify the abbey walls daily so his people will be protected from invading forces. When the mysterious Brother Aidan arrives at the abbey carrying an unfinished tome filled mystical secrets, Brendan becomes illuminated, and his dormant talents are awakened. The book must be finished, but accomplishing that mission will be no simple task. As the Vikings close in, Brendan ventures into the surrounding forest and prepares to confront his darkest fears. Accompanying him on his dangerous mission is Aisling, a half-wolf/half-human fairy whose powers will help to guide Brendan through this enchanting yet dangerous new world.

The Friends of the Alger Theater (FOTAT) along with the Detroit Film Theater (DFT) at Detroit Institute of Arts are co-presenting this free event. The showing of this film is funded in part by Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs.

The Friends of the Alger Theater would like to thank the following sponsors. Without their generous support, the FREE Film on the Hill: a Moonlight Series would not be possible.

●    Allemon’s Landscape Center – 17727 Mack Avenue, Detroit

●    BikeTech – 18401 East Warren Avenue, Detroit

●    Boost Mobile – 16401 East Warren, Detroit

●    CEM Business Association – East Warren Avenue, Detroit

●    Del Pointe Market – 16700 Harper Avenue, Detroit

●    M&M Pet Supplies – 15625 East Warren Avenue, Detroit

●    Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs

●    Next Detroit Neighborhood Initiative

●    Pointe Auto Tech – 17819 East Warren Avenue, Detroit

●    Smokey’s Bar-B-Q – 16555 Harper Avenue, Detroit

●    Vergote’s Poultry & Fish Market – 16523 Harper Avenue, Detroit

The Alger Theater (circa 1935)

The Friends of the Alger Theater Are Proud to Present

“FILM ON THE HILL”

A Summer Film Series at Balduck Park

Saturday August 20, 2011

The evening’s film will be:“The Secret of Kells”

For information on this film, click on to events

Yes it’s hot outside, but the Eastside Farmers Market is the coolest place to be on Saturdays!

The Eastside Farmers Market takes place every Saturday from 10am-3pm in the parking lot of Mack-Alter Square: 14820 Mack Ave. Detroit, MI 48215.  We accept cash, credit, debit, Bridge Card, Double Up Food Bucks, WIC Project Fresh, and Senior Project Fresh/Market Fresh.  Like the Eastside Farmers Market on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/eastsidefarmersmarket.

Enjoy fun for the whole family as “Emmanuel the Clown” will do children’s face-painting from 12pm to 2pm at the market

Eastside Farmers Market welcomes Feedom Freedom Growers as our newest vendor:

Growing fresh and healthy vegetables in the Jefferson-Chalmers neighborhood, Feedom Freedom Growers is a community group and resource committed to growing community relationships through the cultivation of food, hearts and minds.  This week they will have fresh kale and lettuce from their garden.

This just in – Eastern Market Farm Stand has Michigan-grown blueberries!

They are delicious and a rite of summer.  Available at the market this week, and who knows how much longer.  They will also have Wild Detroit Honey.

Some (but not all) of the other fresh fruits and vegetables available from our vendors this week:

Kale, Lettuce, Leafy Greens, Cilantro, Basil, Carrots, Beets, Garlic, Green Onions, Summer Squash, Turnips, Radishes, Tomatoes, Colored Sweet Peppers, Eggplant, Mini Cucumbers, Peaches, Plums Watermelon, Sweet Corn
The following vendors will also be returning to the Eastside Farmers Market this week:

Can-Did Revolution:  This local, small applesauce canning company is working to build a community-based business from the ground up.

Calli’s Sweet Breads:  A favorite from last year returns with her wonderful breads such as banana nut, lemon blueberry, chocolate zucchini, and carrot cake.

Detroit BBQ Company: Specializing in hot off the grill meats.  Pulled pork and chicken, hot dogs, sausages and ribs that will make you come back week after week!

Detroit Sweets: Anika Grose is a baking sensation.  She makes delicious canned jams in many flavors including peach butter! Yummy! She also makes a pound cake that will put your grandmother to the test, as well as key lime pie and whoopee pies.

Eastern Market Farm Stand: The best Eastern Market fresh produce brought to the Eastside.

IC Dollar Produce:  Specializing in  high quality produce and spices at a great value.

Jus’ Kookiez – The Bakin’ Diva: LaRhesha Thompson started out making delicious cookies including a customer favorite: cranberry walnut chocolate chip.  She has expanded her repertoire to include homemade toffee and candied apples!

One Stop Shop:  Charles McClean runs several community gardens and he brings in fresh produce from the neighborhood!

Tanja’s Tastees’: Enjoy deliciously fresh summer salads, vegetables, and fruits prepared by Tanja!

UpSouth Foods Produce Truck: Detroit’s favorite mobile produce truck ran by Jocelyn Harris.  Jocelyn has a fresh produce delivery service making regular stops at local senior citizen homes in the community.  She acquires her produce from local farmers.

Other Events:

Who Asked You?? – Take a survey for the Lower Eastside Action Plan (LEAP) at the market this Saturday and you’ll get a FREE Eastside Farmers Market tote-bag!

Do you live on the eastside?  Maybe you’ve heard about your neighbors in Warren/Conner, the Villages, Jefferson East/Creekside, Mack/Fellowship, and Genesis/Messiah, getting together and talking about what to do about the vacant land in the area and how to revitalize the Lower Eastside.  The Lower Eastside Action Plan- LEAP, is surveying residents and if you live in these areas YOU can take their survey at the Eastside Farmers Market this month!

LEAP is a community-driven project designed to engage people in a process to transform vacant land and property into uses that improve the quality of life in our neighborhoods and surrounding areas.

See you at the market!

–
Market Master
Eastside Farmers Market
Warren/Conner Development Coalition
(313) 571-2800 x.1117
http://www.facebook.com/eastsidefarmersmarket