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Pro-Am Boxing Event Coming To Marysville

Are you into watching the sport of boxing? If so, you’ll know that there aren’t many boxing events that happen in the Blue Water Area. 

That all changes on Saturday, October 22nd, with Kaos Entertainment’s “Fight Night Live.”

Beginning at 6 PM at the Knight Club in Marysville, Fight Night Live will feature professional as well as amateur boxers. One of Port Huron’s own, Tim Browning, owner of Riverside Sports Academy will be stepping into the ring along with four others from the local area. There will also be a boxing match for kids. 

The event will feature live musical performances from local hip hop artists, with former boxing legend Thomas “The Hitman” Hearns expected to attend as well. Tickets are $35 for general admission. 

For more details and information, visit kaosentertainment.eventbrite.com

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

Help Support Breast Cancer Awareness At The 2nd Annual Pink Tie Gala

Many of us know of someone whose life has been changed by a cancer diagnosis. When Emily Goudy received the news that her sister’s friend was diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer, she and her husband Steve decided to become active in making a change for those affected.

They started with their calendar and human ribbon to raise funds which they used to donate to different breast cancer funds through the St. Clair County Community Foundation. In 2014 they began their own “Taking a Shot at Breast Cancer Fund.” 

This year they’ll be hosting their 2nd Annual Pink Tie Gala. On Friday, October 21st, from 6 PM – 11 PM at the Blue Water Convention Center, there will be dinner, a silent auction, and dancing. Tickets are $65 per person. 

If you would like to be a sponsor, donor, or purchase tickets visit: takingashotatbreastcancer.org for more information.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

Treats & Trucks Coming To Downtown Port Huron

We have all heard of trunk or treat, but have you heard of Treats & Trucks? On Saturday, October 22nd, the McMorran Place Sports & Entertainment Center will be hosting their event sponsored by Eastern Michigan Bank.

Treats & Trucks is described as “part touch-a-truck, part trick or treat, and all fun.” The whole family can learn about and interact with an assortment of vehicles operated by our local agencies and businesses, such as the Port Huron Police Department, fire department, construction and more.

Visitors are encouraged to wear their favorite Halloween costumes, as downtown businesses will be passing out candy to guests of the event.

For more information visit: Treats & Trucks on Facebook.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

St. Clair County Community College Hosts Hispanic American Celebration

The period of time from September 15th to October 15th is National Hispanic Heritage Month. St. Clair County Community College (SC4) in partnership with The Blue Water Chamber of Commerce will be celebrating with their Hispanic American Heritage Celebration.

The event will take place on Friday, October 7th, from 5 PM – 7:30 PM at SC4’s Fine Arts Theater. SC4’s office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion will host the event and will feature a panel of local individuals who will be discussing Hispanic and Latino cultures and their experiences. Moderated by Blue Water Chamber of Commerce CEO and President Thelma Castillo, the event is free to attend and will feature live music from Detroit Latin Jazz band PanaMO.

For more information or to RSVP, email: dei@sc4.edu.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

The Minority Philanthropy Initiative Invites You to the 2nd Annual Multicultural Celebration

On October 13th, the Minority Philanthropy Initiative invites you to the 2nd annual MPI Multicultural Celebration at the Blue Water Convention Center.

Be part of an exciting evening featuring a Native American fancy dancer, Tim Seneca, the Nanou Djiapo Drum & Dance group, and Mariachi Jalisco de Detroit. A tasting of foods from around the world will also be part of the evening experience.

Your registration will help award three local nonprofit organizations a grant on event night! You will be able to nominate your favorite local nonprofit when you register, and then during the event 3 nominations will be randomly selected to make a pitch about supporting their nonprofit. Guests will then vote and the nonprofit with the most votes will be awarded the top grant with second and third receiving grants as well. 

Excess funds raised for the event will be put into the Equity & Inclusion Fund at the Community Foundation to help grow the impact of the fund. If you can’t attend the event but would still like to support the event, you can register and select “not attending” to make your gift.

Please register by Monday, Oct. 3rd. 

Tickets are $50 per adult and $10 for youth 18 years and younger.

Register here: https://commfoundation.wufoo.com/forms/zfbjqq51heg9e5/

Evening Program Schedule:

  • 6pm Cocktail hour
  • 6:45p Program kick off
  • Native American Fancy Dancer- Tim Seneca
  • Drawing of 3 organizations to make a pitch
  • Mariachi Jalisco de Detroit
  • 7:15p Nonprofit pitches & voting
  • 7:30p Announce grant winners
  • 7:45p Nanou Djiapo Drum & Dance

Reporting for WGRT – George James

The International Symphony Orchestra Announces Comeback Season

The International Symphony Orchestra, led by Maestro Douglas Bianchi, has announced “ISO65”, a full-season concert hall return with seven Canada/US concert series beginning this September and running to April 2023.

The symphony will open the comeback season Friday, October 14th at a brand-new venue, the Great Lakes High School Auditorium, marking the orchestra’s first Canadian live concert since February 2020. On the Michigan side, the orchestra will perform through the season at both McMorran Theatre and Port Huron Northern High School Auditorium.

Founded in 1958 as a cross-border community orchestra, the ISO has evolved into a semipro organization with membership between London and Detroit. Cross-border status enabled the organization to deliver Nexus, a digital season featuring small-group empty hall concerts in both Canada and the US, but the continuance of a sealed border delayed plans for a comeback season at a time when orchestras across North America were making their concert stage returns.

Maestro Bianchi is upbeat about an onstage return. “We made it through with digital delivery, but the goal was always to return in-person for our subscribers and friends. We had to accept the good and bad of our unique place among orchestras on the continent, and now we’re finally able to get back onstage. And this time we’re also providing a livestream service for those who still wish to enjoy it at home.”

Tickets & subscriptions are available for purchase at:

Canada https://tinyurl.com/ISO65CAN

US https://tinyurl.com/ISO65USA

For more information:

Phone: (519) 337-7775 Canada / (810) 984-8857 US

Website: www.theiso.org

Email: tickets@theiso.org

Reporting for WGRT – George James