Edition No. 122
Annual Ball held to support students pursuing a legal career
The Wolverine Bar Association is set to host their 61st annual Barristers’ Ball. Their premiere fundraising event of the year features a strolling dinner buffet and musical entertainment. This year’s theme is Paradise Valley and celebrates the entertainment and business districts of old Detroit.
The Wolverine Bar Foundation, the non-profit arm of the association, is focused on helping to support the education of students who are pursuing a legal career. Outside of their financial scholarship support, they also host programs and instructional courses, as well as sponsoring community outreach programs.
Tickets are $150 and can be purchased on their website. For tickets, click the link below!
Chamber presents Mayors’ Prayer Breakfast
In observance of National Day of Prayer, the Grosse Pointe Chamber of Commerce is hosting Mayors’ Prayer Breakfast May 4 at 7:30 a.m. at Country Club of Detroit. It will feature keynote speaker and Grosse Pointe native JT Mestdagh- an author, entrepreneur, philanthropist, podcaster, and inspirational speaker.
In 1952, a bill was passed that the president shall set aside and proclaim a suitable day each year, other than a Sunday, as a National Day of Prayer, a day on which Americans may turn to God in prayer and meditation at churches, in groups, and as individuals. in 1983, the first National Day of Prayer was observed, taking place at Constitution Hall in Washington D.C.
The president is required by law to sign a proclamation each year, encouraging all Americans to pray on this day.
To learn more about the event and for tickets, check on the link here.
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