John's guest this week is Anastasia Makarenko, artist who has shown her work at the Krasl Art Fair , which is ongoing this weekend in St. Joseph, Michigan. They talk over her background and unique perspective on art.

John's guest this week is Anastasia Makarenko, artist who has shown her work at the Krasl Art Fair , which is ongoing this weekend in St. Joseph, Michigan. They talk over her background and unique perspective on art.

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Anastasia Makarenko; With Respect 07/13/25

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St. Joseph High School will host its annual “Dig Pink” volleyball event on Wednesday, September 23, as the Bears take on longtime rival Lakeshore High School in a special night dedicated to supporting cancer patients in the local community.

This highly anticipated event brings together two competing schools for one shared purpose: raising funds and awareness for the Marie Yeager Cancer Center. A portion of the funds collected from sponsorships, raffles, and donations will directly benefit patients and families in Berrien County.

The evening will feature a full lineup of matches:
Freshman & Junior Varsity games begin at 5:30 PM
Varsity match starts at 6:30 PM

All games will be held at St. Joseph High School, 2521 Stadium Drive, St. Joseph, MI.

Sponsorship opportunities are available for community members and local businesses, with levels beginning at $100, $250, $500 and reaching up to the St. Joseph Women’s Volleyball Program “Game Changer” level of $5,000. This year ALL sponsorship levels will not only support the St. Joseph Women’s Volleyball program, but also make a meaningful impact locally, as a portion of each sponsorship stays within the Berrien County community to assist those receiving cancer care at the Marie Yeager Cancer Center.

St. Joseph High School will host its annual &ldquo;Dig Pink&rdquo; volleyball event on Wednesday, September 23, as the Bears take on longtime rival Lakeshore High School in a special night dedicated to supporting cancer patients in the local community.
This highly anticipated event brings together two competing schools for one shared purpose: raising funds and awareness for the Marie Yeager Cancer Center. A portion of the funds collected from sponsorships, raffles, and donations will directly benefit patients and families in Berrien County.
The evening will feature a full lineup of matches:
<ul>
<li>Freshman &amp; Junior Varsity games begin at&nbsp;5:30 PM</li>
<li>Varsity match starts at&nbsp;6:30 PM</li>
</ul>
All games will be held at&nbsp;St. Joseph High School, 2521 Stadium Drive, St. Joseph, MI.
Sponsorship opportunities are available for community members and local businesses, with levels beginning at&nbsp;$100, $250, $500&nbsp;and reaching up to the St. Joseph Women&rsquo;s Volleyball Program&nbsp;&ldquo;Game Changer&rdquo; level of $5,000. This year ALL sponsorship levels will not only support the St. Joseph Women&rsquo;s Volleyball program, but also make a meaningful impact locally, as a portion of each sponsorship stays within the Berrien County community to assist those receiving cancer care at the&nbsp;Marie Yeager Cancer Center.

Sept. 23 Dig Pink -- St. Joe v. Lakeshore -- Two teams, one cause to fight cancer! Sept. 9, 2026

Southwest Michigan's Morning News podcast is prepared and delivered by the WSJM Newsroom. For these stories and more, visit https://www.wsjm.com and follow us for updates on Facebook. 

Southwest Michigan's Morning News podcast is prepared and delivered by the WSJM Newsroom. For these stories and more, visit https://www.wsjm.com and follow us for updates on Facebook.&nbsp;

Anastasia Makarenko; With Respect 07/13/25

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