List of Events for Wyandotte's 'Paint the Town Pink'

Wyandotte business owners and other volunteers are coming together for a common cause in October.

“Paint the Town Pink” is a collaborative effort of many downtown business owners who have banded together under the name “Tatas Task Force” to host several events to promote breast cancer awareness.

The event, with the motto of “Educate, Celebrate, Remember,” is being held in conjunction with October being National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

For more on the event, read the full story.

Here is the event guide for the month:

Monday, Oct. 1

Ribbon cutting with Mayor Joseph Peterson and Miss Michigan Angela Venditti.

6:30 p.m. | Clock Tower | Biddle and Maple

Art Heals “Pink” Exhibit by the Downriver Council for the Arts (runs through Oct. 20)

Cancer survivor art will be displayed at local businesses.

James R. DeSana Center for Arts & Culture | 81 Chesnut

PINK, PINK, PINK ART EXHIBIT (runs through Oct. 20)

River’s Edge Gallery | 3024 Biddle Ave.

Paint the Town Pink Passport Begins

Travel to participating businesses to receive your stamp to enter to win one of three baskets packed with goodies.

Total Health Foods | 2938 Biddle Ave.

BRAS FOR THE CAUSE

Submit your bras before Oct. 18.

4 Her Boutique | 2955 Biddle Ave.

Breast Cancer Awareness Art Show (runs through Oct. 31)

Artwork is on display from local artists Angelica Estrada-Harris and Joel Hernandez.

Tongue's Protein Bar and Chill Lounge | 2958 Biddle Ave.

Fire Department Breast Cancer T-shirts

Wyandotte Firefighter Brendt Frederick designed a shirt that's being sold for charity.

$15 | Fire Station No. 1 | 266 Maple

Tuesday, Oct. 2

Women’s Health Lecture Breast & Uterine

6 p.m. | Total Health Foods | 2938 Biddle Ave.

Saturday, Oct. 6

“Survivor Saturday”

Cancer survivors will mingle throughout town sharing inspirational stories.

Unveiling of "Survivor Wall Of Fame" photography exhibit.

4 p.m. | Sears Building | Biddle and Maple

Monday, Oct. 8

Breast Health Education Lecture, Breast Health & Alternative Cancer Treatments

6 p.m. | Total Health Foods | 2938 Biddle Ave.

Tuesday, Oct. 9

Pink Biker Night

6 p.m. | The Grind | 3037 Biddle Ave.

Wednesday, Oct. 10

Lecture on Digital Mammography By Dr. Olson, Director Of Radiology At Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital

6 p.m. | The Grind | 3037 Biddle Ave.

Thursday, Oct. 11

Pink Runway Salute to Rotary By Chelsea Menswear & Willow Tree

5 to 9 p.m. | Runway between stores

Friday, Oct. 12

Downtown Light The Night Walk

Stroll through downtown Wyandotte to enjoy all the pink lights.

Comedy Night Cancer Benefit Hosted By Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital

10% of dinner reservations also benefit the hospital's Yes Ma'am program. For tickets, call 734-671-1069.

9 p.m. comedy show | $20 | Portofino | 3455 Biddle Ave.

Saturday, Oct. 13

3K Fun Walk/Run

Registration is at 8:30 a.m., with a 9:45 a.m. warm up and a 10 a.m. start

(NOTE: The location for this event has been changed. It was originally set for the James R. DeSana Center for Arts & Culture, but now will be taking place outside Portofino.)

$15 | Portofino | 3455 Biddle Ave.

"PINKcake" Breakfast

(NOTE: The location for this event has been changed. It was originally set for the Wyandotte Fire Department Station No. 1, but now will be taking place at Portofino.)

10:30 a.m. | $5 | Portofino | 3455 Biddle Ave.

Non Compression Thermal Breast Scan Lecture

2 p.m. | Total Health Foods | 2938 Biddle Ave.

Book Signing By Kim Henderly, author of Literally Until Death; Pulling Back The Curtain On Chemo Side Effects

5 to 8 p.m. | The Grind | 3037 Biddle Ave.

Zumba Flash Mobs

Look for the dance mobs throughout town and join the fun.

Sunday, Oct. 14

Bras & Brunch with Bach

Bra Education, Finger Foods, Continental Breakfast, Fruits and Champagne

11 AM | Willow Tree | 3000 Biddle Ave.

Health Expo hosted by Women of Wyandotte

noon to 4 p.m. | $2 adults | Downriver Italian-American Hall | 646 Biddle Ave.

Monday, Oct. 15

Immune Supportive Mushrooms

6:30 p.m. | Total Health Foods | 2938 Biddle Ave.

Wednesday, Oct. 17

Lecture on Digital Mammography By Dr. Olson, Director Of Radiology At Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital

6 p.m. | The Grind | 3037 Biddle Ave.

Friday, Oct. 19

Children with Hair Loss Event

noon to 6 p.m. | Traffic Jam Boutique | 3019 Biddle Ave.

PINK FOOTBALL

Roosevelt High School football players will be wearing pink jerseys to honor breast cancer awareness during their game against Southgate Anderson. The jerseys will be auctioned off afterward. Joe's Hamburgers is sponsoring the event.

7 p.m. | $5 | Roosevelt High School | 540 Eureka

Belicoso Backyard Bash with Live Music by Persuasion

9 p.m. | No Cover | Belicoso Martini Bar | 3030 Biddle Ave.

Saturday, Oct. 20

Southeast Michigan Pioneer Wine Trail, hosted by the Wyandotte Jaycees

Wine Tasting, Live Music, Pink Lantern Launch

Bras for The Cause Winners Announced

Paint the Town Pink Passport Drawing

noon to 6 p.m. | $20 wine tasting | Wyandotte Farmers Market lot | First and Oak

Afterglow at Belicoso, with Live Music by Groove Council

6 p.m. | No Cover |Belicoso Martini Bar | 3030 Biddle Ave.

Sunday, Oct. 21

Pet Cancer Awareness

Exploring alternative treatments for your beloved pets.

1 p.m. | Total Health Foods | 2938 Biddle Ave.

Saturday, Oct. 27

Biddle Breast Cancer Bowling

Hosted by Salon Mon Ami, with Proceeds to Yes Ma’am program

8 p.m. | $20 (includes shoe rental and T-shirt) | Biddle Bowl | 708 Biddle Ave.

Do you know of an event not listed here? Tell us about it in the comments below.