Name: Washtenaw My Brother's Keeper - Keepers & Kicks Gala
Start: 2026-10-18
End: 2026-10-18

Eastern Michigan University (EMU) is a public university. Currently, EMU comprises seven colleges and schools. The university's site is composed of an academic and athletic campus spread across 800 acres, with over 120 buildings. EMU has a total enrollment of more than 23,000 students.

Eastern Michigan University

With three floors of available event spaces, the Eastern Michigan University Student Center can accommodate a wide variety of events from a business meeting for 10 to a banquet for more than 1,000.

EMU Student Center

Sherzer Observatory is an astronomical observatory located on the Eastern Michigan University campus. It is operated by Physics & Astronomy staff and student volunteers from the EMU Astronomy Club.

The observatory is open on clear Tuesday evenings from September through April (academic year), and at select times during spring/summer terms (May through August). They are also scheduled to open on clear Monday evenings after 7:30 p.m. (and perhaps occasional Thursday evenings later in the term) for the Winter 2017 term for lab observations. A quick check of the observatory phone may verify if they are observing on a particular evening. The observatory observes all university holidays and closures.

Sherzer Observatory

The EMU Quirk Dramatic Arts Building houses three theatres: Quirk, Sponberg and Frank Ross Laboratory Theatre, and is home to the University’s Department of Communication and Theatre Arts. EMU stages a variety of performances during the theatre season that typically spans from September to June.

EMU Judy Sturgis Hill Building

The Student Center, located on the north side of campus, houses two gallery spaces. First is the University Gallery, which features major exhibitions and events intended for both the School of Art & Design, the University public and the larger community. The premier art gallery on campus, featuring exhibitions by regional, national, and international artists.

EMU University Gallery

Fast and delicious mediterranean food close to campus!

Chef Restaurant Mediterranean Grill

Peninsular Park is a beautiful park that was once the site of the Peninsular Paper Company. It is a great park for fishing, especially on the walkway below the Peninsular Dam.

Peninsular Park is a 5 acre wooded area on the eastern shore of the Huron River, west of Leforge Road, that anchors the northern end of the riverfront park system.

Peninsular Park

Located on the campus of Eastern Michigan University in Ford Hall, this gallery maintains a year-round schedule of exhibitions and artist lectures. It serves as a venue for the work of outside artists and graduate thesis exhibitions, as well as undergraduate and graduate student exhibitions.

EMU Ford Gallery

Frog Island is a 5.0 acre park on the Huron River just north of Riverside Park, between Cross Street and Forest Avenue. Frog Island has a small amphitheater at the southern end, a soccer field and running track in the middle, and a community garden maintained by the adjacent neighborhoods at the north end.

Frog Island is connected to Riverside Park via the "tridge", a three-pointed bridge at the south end of the park.

Frog Island Park

Pease Auditorium is a classic concert hall on the campus of Eastern Michigan University that seats 1,700. It is an ideal facility for lectures, small commencement ceremonies and concerts of varying types.

EMU Pease Auditorium

Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea serves coffees, espresso drinks, elegant loose leaf teas, frozen Ice Dragons, desserts, and pastries. Wireless also available.

Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea

Whether you’re feeding a craving or a crowd, our offerings of cookies, brownies, cookie cakes and even cold milk, Insomnia has you covered. They also serve and deliver ice cream - for real! No matter what your cookie needs - - from late night study breaks, sending gifts to a college kid far from home, anniversary gifts, birthday gifts, just-because gifts or group orders for your next event or meeting... Insomnia Cookies are available when you need them most, delivering from 10am-3am, daily.

Insomnia Cookies - Ypsilanti

The [Ann Arbor Sports Commission](https://www.annarbor.org/sports-commission/ "Ann Arbor Sports Commission") works diligently to improve the quality of life through sports for all of Washtenaw County. The [Ann Arbor area](https://www.annarbor.org/ "Ann Arbor area") attracts both sports enthusiasts and participants alike. Thanks to its [easy accessibility](https://www.annarbor.org/plan/getting-here-getting-around/ "easy accessibility"), [wide range of facilities](https://www.annarbor.org/sports-commission/facilities-venues/ "wide range of facilities") available and variety of [dining](https://www.annarbor.org/foodanddrink/ "dining") & [entertainment](https://www.annarbor.org/things-to-do/ "entertainment") options, the Ann Arbor area is a favorite of sporting event organizations. The area has a rich sporting culture seeding in the history of two Division 1 athletic programs ([University of Michigan](https://www.annarbor.org/university-of-michigan/ "University of Michigan") and Eastern Michigan University) and several other small institutions. The Ann Arbor Sports was formed to attract amateur sporting events to the Ann Arbor region by assisting organizers every step of the way.

Ann Arbor is a dynamic mix of energy and charm—a bustling university town, a [foodie’s paradise](https://www.annarbor.org/foodanddrink/ "foodie's paradise"), and a cutting-edge tech hub, all wrapped in a [walkable downtown](https://www.annarbor.org/things-to-do/downtown/ "walkable downtown") bursting with [world-class arts and culture](https://www.annarbor.org/things-to-do/arts-culture/ "world-class arts and culture"). Located in Michigan’s southeast Lower Peninsula, Ann Arbor is the heartbeat of a vibrant network of [communities across Washtenaw County](https://www.annarbor.org/surrounding-destinations/ "communities across Washtenaw County"). With its creative spirit, diverse flavors, and unique neighborhoods, Ann Arbor shines as a exciting oasis.

Ann Arbor Sports Commission

WMBK is proud to announce that the 4th annual Washtenaw My Brother’s Keeper's Gala will take place on Sunday, October 18th, 2026, from 5 to 8 PM at the Eatsern Michigan University Student Centre Ballroom.

This year's theme is Keepers & Kicks, so make sure to dress to impress and lace up your freshest kicks. Joining this year as our keynote speaker is New York City council member Dr. Yusef Salam, a member of the exonerated five, author, activist, and motivational speaker.

Join for an evening of community, connection, and fun, as we look back at our year and recognize the exemplary leaders all throughout our community.

Washtenaw My Brother's Keeper - Keepers & Kicks Gala

Flat Water is a Big Bear Tournaments ice hockey tournament in Ann Arbor, Michigan, running October 2–4, 2026. Sanctioned by USA Hockey, the event welcomes 10U, 12U, 14U, 16U and 18U teams at B, A and AA levels. Each team is guaranteed four games, with the final game serving as a championship or consolation contest, and game periods vary by age division.

Big Bear Tournaments Flat Water - Ann Arbor, MI

Our Mission: To host youth hockey tournaments throughout North America that provide competitive divisions to teams of all skill levels and create the best tournament experience at an exceptional value.

Big Bear Tournaments

The 9th Annual 5K Domestic Violence Awareness Run/Walk is an in-person community event at Frog Island Park in Ypsilanti, Michigan, on Saturday, October 3, 2026, from 8:30 a.m. to noon. Participants can run or walk alongside friends and family while raising awareness and showing support for people affected by domestic violence. This approximately three-and-a-half-hour event offers a meaningful way for the community to come together in support of survivors.&#x20;

9th Annual 5K Domestic Violence Awareness Run/Walk

E-Race the Stigma with the Trinity Health Probility Ann Arbor Marathon! Supporting local mental health charities, participants run through the vibrant streets of downtown Ann Arbor, then wind their way through the panoramic University of Michigan campus. The marathon, half-marathon, and 10K courses also encompass stretches along the Huron River and Gallup Park and through Nichols Arboretum before returning to campus and downtown.

Probility Ann Arbor Marathon

The 2026 Women in Sports: ElevateHER Summit, presented by Michigan Athletics, brings together student-athletes, alumni, community members, coaches and attendees for an evening focused on opportunity, leadership and the future of women in sports. Held October 15 at Crisler Center, the event features networking with current and former student-athletes and coaches beginning at 5:30 p.m., followed by a panel at 6 p.m. with Michigan alumnae and prominent sports-industry leaders including Andrea Joyce, Kate Johnson, Estee Portnoy, Casey E. Taylor and Li Li Leung. The summit offers storytelling, professional development, networking and mentorship.

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