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Adult-Only Nights At The Detroit Zoo

A family trip to the zoo is a summertime tradition for many in the local area. Well now you can leave the kids at home and check out the After Hours Event Series at the Detroit Zoo. 

There are four exciting events coming in 2023 beginning Friday, May 19th. The themed events are The Zoo Brew, Summer Sips, Spooky Spirits, and Polar Beers. 

Guests must be 21 years of age or older to attend as the events will feature a variety of local alcoholic beverages. 

The first event will be Zoo Brew, which begins Friday, May 19th from 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. The events will feature live entertainment so you can stroll the 125 acres while enjoying your beverage of choice as well as all of the sights, sounds, and attractions that the Detroit Zoo has to offer. 

For more information concerning ticket prices, visit: detroitzoo.org.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

empowHER. Sold-Out Event Is Coming To Inspire And Uplift Women In the Blue Water Area

What started as an Instagram page to inspire women has become a sold-out women’s empowerment conference, and it’s coming to the Blue Water Area later this week. 

The empowHER. conference will begin Sunday, April 16th, at the Blue Water Convention Center located at 800 Harker St, Port Huron. Doors open at 11am.

Founder of the empowHER. conference Demiree Fultz, is also owner of Ruboo Boutique which was awarded best boutique in Michigan in 2021. 

The event will feature six guest speakers from a variety of professions that will be sharing tips and secrets to give women insight on how to become more successful in business and life in general. There will also be music played from guest DJ Rue, swag bags filled with goodies from amazing women business owners, photo ops, appetizers, and more.

So if you missed the opportunity to attend this year’s event make sure you keep an eye out for when it returns next year to experience the biggest women’s empowerment conference in Michigan! 

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

Marysville’s Knight Club To Host A Spectacular Night Of Professional Boxing

Are you a fan of the sport of boxing? If you answered yes, then you don’t want to miss this upcoming professional boxing event coming soon to the Knight Club in Marysville.

Kaos Entertainment in partnership with Blankets With Care, will be putting on a spectacular event Saturday, April 29th, located at 1195 Gratiot Blvd, Marysville.

The event will feature seven undercard fights before the main event between the top prospect from Dearborn, MI Husam Almashhadi versus Rashard Hicks.  

There will be a special guest appearance from boxing legend Tommy “Hitman” Hearns as well as musical performances from artists Jordan Snipes, Big Berry, and Tony Phillips. There will also be food and a cash bar available. Doors open at 6pm. 

General admission is $40 with additional packages available at varying rates. To purchase tickets, visit: kaosentertainmentfights.eventbrite.com.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

SC4 Softball Games WIll Be Featured On ESPN+

It’s not everyday that your local community college sports teams get to be featured on ESPN. The St. Clair County Community College (SC4) Skippers wants you to tune in and support as they feature on ESPN+ later this month.   

As part of the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Game of the Week streaming broadcast, the Skippers will be taking on Macomb Community College as well as Henry Ford College. 

Games against Macomb will take place Friday, April 21, at 3 and 5 p.m., and Henry Ford on Saturday, April 22, at 1 and 3 p.m. Both games will take place at the SC4 Softball Field in Marysville. 

To watch the games on ESPN+ visit: plus.espn.com and click “Subscribe to ESPN+ only.”

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

Port Huron Schools Wants You To Nominate Your Favorite Teacher For Upcoming Award

Our teachers and educational staff deserve much recognition and praise for helping to teach and educate our children on a daily basis. Now the community can make their voice heard as they vote for their favorite teachers in the upcoming, 9th Annual 2023 Advocator, Innovator, and Educator of the Year Awards.

Parents, students, and fellow staff are encouraged to nominate someone they feel is deserving, and exhibits the best in our district’s mission actions. 

The winner will receive a one night stay at the Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Port Huron, $300 gift cards provided by Insurance Specialists Agency of Marysville, gift certificates from Port Huron Downtown Development Authority, as well as a $25 gift card from Fort Gratiot Meijer.

The deadline to vote is Friday, April 28. Teachers will be surprised in their classrooms May 8th. 

To nominate your favorite teacher, visit: phasd.us.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

Candle Pour Workshop With The Chandler At Port Huron Museums

If you’re anything like most people, you enjoy a good fragrance in your home. Whether it be from air fresheners, incense, or candles, a good smelling home is a must. 

Now you can learn how to make your own candles with your own unique scent to take home with you at the DIY Candle Pour Workshop with the Chandler, hosted by Port Huron Museums. 

The event will take place on Friday, April 28th, from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. at the Port Huron Museum’s Carnegie Museum located at 1115 6th Street, Port Huron.   

Tickets are $30 for members and $35 for non-members, there will be a cash bar available as well. Extra candles can be purchased for an additional $20.

For more information, visit: phmuseum.org.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell