Racing For Kids to the Hill

Racing For Kids to the Hill gets its name from Racing For Kids, the Grosse Pointe Farms-based

national charity, which uses the popularity of motorsports to generate

awareness and funding for children’s healthcare institutions across the
country.

The
Hill Association merchants and businesses will once again be sponsoring a

daytime street fair celebration for the community, which is free and open to

the public from 11:30 to 3 p.m.   There
will be a sidewalk sale, a scavenger hunt sponsored by the Grosse Pointe News,
games for the kids, moon walks, refreshments and activities for the whole

family.  Local band Whack the Mole
will be on hand to entertain with lots of oldies but goodies. 

The street fair, which extends from McMillan
to Hall Place will also feature an appearance by a popular IZOD IndyCar driver
as well as the Detroit Grand Prix showcar with many other exotic or “dream”
cars on display.

The
College for Creative Studies will again be represented by young artists

displaying their talents. One artist will be demonstrating the computer design

skills used in automobile design and production.  Another artist will be painting a street

scene all day and the “almost” finished product will be auctioned off during

the evening event.

There
will be a cocktail reception and live luxury auction at Northern Trust from 6

to 9 p.m. to raise funds for the Racing For Kids hospital visit program and

several local children’s hospitals.  The
gathering will feature gourmet fare from the Dirty Dog Jazz Café, the Hill
Seafood and Chop House, Jumps, Café Nini, Café Bella, Luxe Bar and Grill, and

Fresh Farms Market.  The Dirty Dog will
provide jazz entertainment and the auction will feature many luxury items including
exciting getaways and one-of-a-kind sports packages. 

Tickets
to the evening reception will remain $75 for advance purchase or $90 at the

door or purchased after August 23.  For
more information or to receive an invitation, call the Racing For Kids office
at 313.882.3403.