This year’s Blue Water Music Awards will be their first award show since 2020, its 2021 show canceled because of COVID-19.

10th annual Blue Water Music Awards to celebrate area’s tight-knit music community and its fans

“We're bringing it back to the where the first-ever Blue Water Music Awards was,” says Tim Hunter, organizer of the BWMAs. The 10th annual Blue Water Music Awards is set to begin at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 23, at Lynch’s Irish Tavern. The event is free and open to the public.

Issue Media Group Launches Rural Innovation eXchange

Issue Media Group is excited to announce the company’s latest online media project – Rural Innovation eXchange (RIX). RIX will focus on the innovation, talent, entrepreneurship, social innovation and community development taking place in rural Michigan and feature the work of rural talent and content creators.   

The show must go on, and safety is key

"Live theater is more than just a creative outlet for those involved. It provides a creative space and a sense of connection for the community as well," says Regina Spain, executive director of Enter Stage Right in Port Huron. "We’ve definitely lost some sales due to our strict masking policy, but those who still attend, and look forward to our events, have been thanking us for caring about their safety the way we do."

Pam Lynch, director of Harm Reduction Michigan.
Michigan works to reverse rising substance use disorder during pandemic

Across Michigan, health professionals are racing to understand which communities have been hit hardest by substance use disorder during the pandemic – and how to turn the trend back around. 

The show must go on, and safety is key

"Live theater is more than just a creative outlet for those involved. It provides a creative space and a sense of connection for the community as well," says Regina Spain, executive director of Enter Stage Right in Port Huron. "We’ve definitely lost some sales due to our strict masking policy, but those who still attend, and look forward to our events, have been thanking us for caring about their safety the way we do."

This Port Huron hotel has been named one of the best wedding venues in the country

“This upcoming 2022 season is going to be the largest wedding season we’ve ever seen and we are so excited to help all of our couples’ wedding dreams come to life,” says Amanda Bushor, Assistant General Manager, DoubleTree by Hilton Port Huron.

Behavior Specialist Marcy Carter asks students at Kalamazoo's Northwood Elementary to discuss their feelings.
Michigan’s Social-Emotional Learning Network helps schools serve the whole child

The new network's members, including superintendents, principals, teachers, and school counselors, are helping Michigan's schools instill social-emotional learning in their school cultures.

Lexington Arts Council wins $10K grant for Bach Festival

“These National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) grants underscore the resilience of our nation’s artists and arts organizations, will support efforts to provide access to the arts, and rebuild the creative economy,” says Ann Eilers, acting chair of the NEA.

Inside a Challenger Learning Center. Port Huron will be one of only 40 locations for the space-themed learning centers and the first and only in Michigan.
The countdown is on for the April launch of the Challenger Learning Center at SC4

“SC4 shares our vision and commitment to inspire the next generation. We’re proud to help play a part in that commitment with the addition of the Challenger Learning Center at SC4,” says Lance Bush, president and CEO of Challenger Center.

Money raised during this year’s event will be used to help purchase the Hologic Upright Breast Biopsy Guidance system to enhance breast imaging services in the Demashkieh Women’s Wellness Place at McLaren Port Huron.
A new location and the same great food: McLaren’s fish fry fundraiser returns for a second year

“Everyone loves a fish fry,” says Jamie Guyor, philanthropic officer for the McLaren Port Huron Foundation. And that’s especially true for a fish fry that raises money for a great cause. Find out how the foundation’s second annual Friday Fish Fry will do just that.

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