Publication select ▼
Comedy event planned for child with cancer
WARREN — On Nov. 18, Comedy 4 Cancer will present “This One’s 4 You.”
The group’s latest fundraiser for families impacted by childhood cancer will benefit one of their regular comedians, Tim Finkel, whose 7-year-old son, Ryder, was diagnosed with a rare brain tumor known as diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma, or DIPG.
The event will be held at the Bishop Murphy Knights of Columbus hall at 22040 Ryan Road, in Warren. Doors open at 6 p.m. and showtime is at 7 p.m. Advance general admission tickets are $15. Tickets are $20 at the door. A table is $80. All proceeds from the show will be donated to the Finkel family, according to Comedy 4 Cancer founder JD Marshall.
Six comedians who have performed all over the country are scheduled to perform. Headliner Mike Logan is a regular on iHeartRadio. Featured performer Paolo Busignani is an avid supporter of children’s charities. Chad Jagotka, Alana Gonzalez and Tom Swan will also perform.
In addition to the stand-up comedy show, there will be gift basket raffles, a 50/50 raffle and a cash bar.
For more information visit comedy4cancer.com/koc.
Essay contest underway for Student Government Day
MACOMB COUNTY — The Macomb County Board of Commissioners will host its second annual Student Government Day in January. The first part of the student government program is an essay contest open to students at public and private schools in grades 9-12.
The 2023-2024 essay topic is: “Compare and contrast the three levels of government in Michigan - local, county and state.” Students must focus on which one is the most successful in affecting the quality of life for its citizens and why. The submissions are due Dec. 16. All essays must be submitted through the website bocmacomb.org/events/student-government-day. Essays must be single spaced, at least one page in length and no more than three pages in length. Submissions must include the student’s name, email address, phone number, mailing address, school and teacher’s name.
The commissioners will choose their favorite essays and invite those students to participate in a Student Government Day at the Macomb County Board of Commissioners office in downtown Mount Clemens in January 2024. The commissioners also announced the continuation of the Macomb County Board of Commissioners Student Government Scholarship, which will be awarded to the top essay submitted on Student Government Day.
Volunteers sought to give others a merrier Christmas
METRO DETROIT — The Salvation Army of Metro Detroit is seeking volunteer bell ringers for the 2023 Red Kettle Christmas Campaign. Shifts are available in Wayne, Oakland and Macomb Counties.
Individuals and families can sign up for two-hour sessions in person at a red kettle site, or participate in a virtual bell ringing shift from home online. To register, visit registertoring.com. Virtual bell ringers can sign up and begin raising funds at any time. The traditional bell ringing begins Nov. 10 and runs through Christmas Eve, excluding Thanksgiving and Sundays.
The Salvation Army provides after-school programs, food, shelter, emergency disaster services, substance abuse treatment and free legal aid for families and individuals throughout metro Detroit. Donations from the red kettle campaign help fund those programs.
To support the nonprofit organization through a monetary donation, visit SAmetrodetroit.org.
