Milford presents ‘Food from the Heart’ on Valentine’s Day

Expect crowds of visitors and residents alike to fill downtown Milford on Valentine’s Day for a night of music to benefit neighbors in need. The village streets will echo with music and goodwill from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 14 for Milford’s first annual Food from the Heart.

In exchange for non-perishable food or monetary donations, participants will stroll the streets of downtown Milford, and visit participating locations while enjoying the sounds of the Michigan Musicians Collective. Collection boxes will be placed at each venue. Volunteers from the Rotary Club of Milford will pick up donations throughout the evening.

Musical acts include Mike Ewing at Your Nesting Place, banjo player Doug Sciberras at Nana’s Niche and Corner and many more.

All proceeds benefit Community Sharing Outreach Center, which provides food, clothing, emergency shut-off services, referrals and advocacy for residents of the Milford, Highland and Wixom.

“The Community Sharing Outreach Center is excited to showcase Milford’s beautiful downtown by inviting the public to visit their favorite shops and restaurants while giving back to a great cause,” said Pam Dawson, the event coordinator of Community Sharing Outreach Center.

Additionally, the Carls Family YMCA in Milford is providing a “Parent Night Out” service for children to make it easier for parents to attend. The child care service costs $13 per hour for “Y” members and $17 per hour for non-members and requires pre-registration. Parents can register by calling Carls Family YMCA at (248) 253-0311.

Food from the Heart participating locations include:

• Baker’s of Milford 2025 S. Milford Rd.
• The Blue Grill 426 N. Main St.
• The Burger Joint 312 N. Main St.
• The Comeback Inn 1451 S. Milford Rd.
• Coratti’s on Main 335 N. Main St.
• Le Rendez Vous 245 N. Main St.
• Main Street Bar and Grill 508 N. Main St.
• Milford House Bar and Grill 113 E. Commerce
• Palate 449 N. Main St.
• Tavern 131 131 S. Milford Rd.
• Tequilarita’s 525 Main St.
• Acorn Farm 367 N. Main St.
• Bling Boutique 361 N. Main St.
• The Clothing Cove 414 N. Main St.
• Nana’s Niche and Corner 436 N. Main St.
• Your Nesting Place 332 N. Main St.

For more information about Food from the Heart or to schedule an interview, please contact Cayce Karpinski at Franco Public Relations Group by calling (313) 567-5093 or sending an email to Karpinski@franco.com.

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About the Milford Downtown Development Authority

Established by ordinance in 1982, the Milford Downtown Development Authority (DDA) is a commercial district revitalization organization dedicated to building an attractive environment in which people can shop, live and play. To learn more about downtown Milford, visit www.meetmeinmilford.com.

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