(Community Matters 99) Ford Test Drive Event September 14 Benefits Lakeview Schools

The 2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E and F-150 Lightning all-electric vehicles on display at the 2023 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Livemic photo

In its first ”Drive 4 UR School” test drive event since the COVID-19 pandemic, Lakeview Ford in Battle Creek will connect Lakeview Schools robotics students with cash from Ford.

The concept is simple: Show up, test drive a Ford and Lakeview Schools gets either $20 or $70. Why the difference? It depends on which car you test drive. Click to listen for details!

Episode Resources
Lakeview Ford website
Lakeview Schools website
More about Drive 4 UR School

ABOUT COMMUNITY MATTERS
Former WBCK Morning Show host Richard Piet (2014-2017) returns to host Community Matters, an interview program focused on community leaders and newsmakers in and around Battle Creek. Community Matters is heard Saturdays at 8:00 AM on WBCK-FM (95.3) and anytime at battlecreekpodcast.com.

Community Matters is sponsored by Lakeview Ford Lincoln and produced by Livemic Communications.

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