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Blue Water Jeep Owners Club 4th Annual Polar Bear Run

It’s time for the Blue Water Jeep Owners Club (BWJOC) to put on their 4th Annual Polar Bear Run, a worthy cause geared towards helping our local children. 

The Blue Water Jeep Club began in 2012 when a group of strangers came together to meet for coffee. Since then they have been helping raise money for causes such as the annual Roof Sit in Port Huron, The Salvation Army, and Blue Water Community Action. 

Their annual Polar Bear Run is used to help raise funds to continue supporting these organizations and the well being of our children. 

The Polar Bear Run is a free event that takes place Saturday, February 25th, at the Fieldhouse Sports Bar and Kitchen located at 1106 Gratiot Blvd., Marysville. The event will be held from 12 noon – 4 p.m.

The 4th Annual Polar Bear Run will feature live music, ice-carving, raffles, games, and more!

For more information visit: bluewaterjeepowners.com. 

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

The Arc Of St. Clair County 1st Annual Dinner Dance

Are you looking for an exciting Valentine’s Day event to attend for a good cause? If the answer is yes, then The Arc of St. Clair County has something for you. 

On Thursday, February 9th, from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. The Arc of St. Clair County will be hosting its 1st Annual “Show The Love Dinner/Dance & Virtual Auction.” The event will be held at Alexander’s Banquet Center located at 1200 Gratiot Blvd., Marysville.  

The dinner/dance will feature a DJ, photo booth, virtual auction, 50/50 raffle, booze pull, dash for cash, and more! 

The event is part of an effort to raise $20,000 for The Arc of St. Clair County. Their mission is to support and protect the human rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and advocating for their full inclusion and participation in the community.

Tickets are $40 per person, if you would like more information or would just like to make a donation, you can visit: thearcscc.org 

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

East China School District Chili-Heart 5k Coming Soon

The East China Educational Foundation (ECEF) is hosting its 11th annual Chili-Heart 5K run and 2-mile walk this month. 

The goal of the event is to provide an endowment fund through the Community Foundation of St. Clair County, to be utilized for enrichment activities for the students of East China Schools District. Proceeds from the race will support ECEF grants for district teachers and staff.

The race will take place in a hybrid style, either in-person or virtually. Last year’s race was done entirely virtual, so with the success of that, it was decided to bring it back as an option this year. There will be chili and bread/snacks available to keep the runners warm and energized. 

The event begins February 12th, at 9 a.m. Registration is now open, with the cost of $15 for youth 17 and younger, and $25 for those 18 and up. Onsite registration is $30. 

To register online, visit: runsignup.com/race/mi/saintclair/chiliheart5k.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

Detroit Pistons HBCU/NPHC Night Coming Soon

The Detroit Pistons will be gearing up to play the Phoenix Suns and the National Pan Hellenic Council (NPHC) is inviting you to join the Detroit Pistons HBCU/NPHC Night at Little Caesars Arena.

The NPHC is a collaborative organization of nine historically African American international Greek lettered fraternities. Their primary purpose and focus is camaraderie and academic excellence for its members and serving their respective communities through educational, economic, and cultural service activities.

On Saturday, February 4th, starting at 7 p.m., guests are welcome to hang out at Little Caesars Arena to watch the Detroit Pistons take on the Phoenix Suns for a night of fun for a good cause. The event is a fundraising opportunity for the Detroit, Pontiac, Grand Rapids, and Lansing NPHC organizations. 

Tickets are $45 dollars and include a long sleeve Pistons/Divine 9 shirt, post game celebration with the Pistons, and surprise guests. 

For tickets, visit: pistons.com/nphcnight.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

3 North Lexington Hosting Christmas Eve Eve SIng-Along

If you are in the mood for celebrating the Christmas spirit with friends and family, check out the upcoming event hosted by 3 North Lexington, a locally owned and operated winery and brewery. 

The Annual Christmas Eve Eve Sing-Along will be held Friday, December 23rd, at 5475 MainStreet, Lexington. The event will be held from 6PM – 10PM, with music beginning at 7PM. A limited edition mug will be available to commemorate the evening, along with giveaways and a special menu featuring Christmas Ale, brewed with fresh ginger and cinnamon. There will also be a creepy santa at the event, so be prepared for something a bit different than your typical St. Nick.

Tickets for the Christmas Eve Eve Sing-along are $5 each with a portion of all ticket sales going to a local charity.

For more info visit their Facebook page at: 3 North Lexington. 

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

Blue Water Feed The World Project Looking For Volunteers And Donations

Feeding the hungry, and helping the less fortunate is something that we can all be a part of. If you don’t have the finances to donate to a good cause, many organizations would greatly appreciate your time.

The Blue Water Feed The World Project is a nonprofit organization that helps deliver food to those less fortunate, not only in the local community but across the world as well. On Saturday, January 14th, volunteers will be at Colonial Woods Missionary Church in Port Huron packing and preparing food to be delivered to local food pantries. A portion of the packaged meals will also be shipped to Haiti, Poland, Romania, Texas, and Florida. 

The project is still in need of monetary donations, with the goal of raising $30,000 to pack 100,000 meals during the course of the event. 

If you would like to make a monetary donation or volunteer in helping package and prepare meals, visit: KCAH.Info.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell