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Party With The Gobies At Knight Club New Years Eve Party

If you’re looking for a local party to attend this New Years Eve, look no further than the Knight Club located at 1195 Gratiot Blvd, Marysville. 

This Saturday, December 31st, from 8PM – 1AM the Knight Club will host a New Years party featuring the Gobies w/DJ Spradja. The Gobies are a local band that plays genres ranging from Rock to Country. 

The event will also feature a delicious dinner menu consisting of menu items such as, Bacon Wrapped BBQ Shrimp, Chicken Piccata, Beef Kabobs, Garlic Mashed Potatoes and more! There will also be dessert served, as well as a cash bar with all of your favorite drinks from beer to champagne. 

Tickets are $50 per person. There will also be fun activities, party favors, a free champagne toast, and photo booth available. 

For more information, visit their Facebook page at: Knight Club.   

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

SOS Marysville Food Pantry Community Christmas Dinner

Christmas is a special time of year for many of us. Friends, family, and loved ones come together to share laughs, gifts, and to just be in the presence of those we care about during the holidays.

There are some individuals who, for whatever reason, may not have family or friends to celebrate with, or maybe they just can’t afford dinner this Christmas. SOS Marysville Food Pantry is looking for volunteers for its 8th Annual Community Christmas Day Dinner on Sunday, December 25th. 

They are looking for volunteers to help with preparing and packing meals, setup, cleanup, delivering meals to those who can’t leave their homes, and more. Preparing and packing begins at 8:30AM, Deliveries begin at 11AM, and cleanup will begin at 1PM.

If you are available and would like to participate, visit their Facebook page at: SOS Marysville Food Pantry.  

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

Local Organizations Partner For Turkey Giveaway

The holidays are fast approaching, and everyone is getting their shopping done for this year’s Thanksgiving dinner. Unfortunately, not everyone is fortunate enough to be able to afford a Thanksgiving dinner this year. 

With the help of local businesses and nonprofits coming together, you or your loved ones can attend the 10th Annual Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway. On Saturday, November 19th, from 11 AM – 1 PM there will be a drive-through food giveaway located at the Marysville Fire Department. The event is on a first come first serve basis with 500 turkeys available, so make sure you arrive early. 

The giveaway is possible through the combined efforts of SOS Marysville Food Pantry, Marysville Meijer, Beacon Wealth Group, City of Marysville Fire/Police Department, and Community Wesleyan Church.

For more information visit their website at: SOS Marysville Food Pantry

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

A Guide To Trunk Or Treat Events Near You

Halloween is around the corner and everyone is getting ready to put on their best costumes to celebrate. Are you going to dress up as something frightful, or something lighthearted and fun?

For those who don’t like walking through the neighborhood on Halloween, there are several trunk or treat events in the local area to visit for a more safe and controlled environment for you and your family. Here are a few you can check out next week.

Port Huron

St. Paul Lutheran Church – Sunday, October 30th, 3 PM – 5 PM

Griswold Street Baptist Church – Monday, October 31st, 6 PM – 8PM

Port Huron First United Methodist Church – Monday, October 31st, 5 PM – 7 PM

Marysville

Marysville United Methodist Church – Sunday, October 30th, 4 PM – 6 PM

Fort Gratiot

Birchwood Mall – Monday, October 31st, 5 PM – 8 PM

Burtchville Park – Saturday, October 29th, 1 PM

Hopefully you find something that suits you and your family, be safe and dress warm! 

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

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

Marysville Gets Law Enforcement Grant

The City of Marysville will be getting $75,000 as part of a larger $1 million program to support officers and public safety across Michigan. The grants are part of a plan to increase public safety. Marysville was one of eleven municipalities that received grants, in addition to a grant to the Michigan State Police.

The City of Marysville’s grant is for supporting law enforcement in seeking accreditation, as are the grants given to several other cities.

The Michigan State Police received a grant of over $182,000 to support de-escalation training.

De-escalation programs improve communication when police and civilians have an encounter. The strategy helps officers maintain security, prevent crime, and advance community policing.

Colonel Joe Gasper, director of the Michigan State Police said, “At the core of de-escalation is communication. Our troopers and the communities we serve benefit when we improve how we approach and treat each other. “

The grants are awarded through the United States Department of Justice’s Community Development De-Escalation program.

Reporting for WGRT – Jennie McClelland