Choze Powell

Sperry’s in Port Huron Introduces Summer Family Fun Series Sponsored by State Farm Agent – Megan Simmons

Port Huron’s Sperry’s Moviehouse is excited to announce the Summer Family Fun Series, a delightful lineup of family-friendly movies, made possible through the generous sponsorship of State Farm Agent, Megan Simmons. The event promises a summer full of fun for all ages. Seats will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis.

It begins June 21st until August 24th, on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 11am. Admission is free and will allow you and your family to enjoy a host of enjoyable movies at no cost! The list of movies include favorites such as, Toy Story, A Goofy Movie, Zootopia, Wreck-It-Ralph, and more. 

So get ready to plan a day of family-fun in Downtown Port Huron starting with a trip to Sperry’s Moviehouse.

For movie showtimes, visit them on Facebook at: Sperry’s Moviehouse.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

Registration Opens for NOMA’s 2023 Project Pipeline Summer Camps in Detroit and Kalamazoo

The Detroit Chapter of the National Organization of Minority Architects (NOMA) has announced the opening of registration for its 2023 Project Pipeline Summer Camps in Detroit and Kalamazoo. 

The week-long camp in Detroit will begin Monday, July 28th, at 9am, at the University of Detroit-Mercy, while the camp in Kalamazoo will start on Thursday, July 27th, at 9am, taking place at North Kohrman Hall on Western Michigan University’s campus. 

The annual Project Pipeline event aims to challenge youth to recognize the significance of architecture in their daily lives and understand the broader implications of design. It seeks to serve and expose underrepresented communities to the field of architecture and design. 

By connecting young individuals with real-world architects, planners, and other design professionals, NOMA aims to nurture the growth and preparation of a diverse future generation of design professionals.

For more information and to register, visit: nomadetroit.org/project-pipeline. 

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

Government Funded Meeting Reveals Teachers Plotting to Hide Information from Parents

Teachers in the Midwest are accused of disregarding parents’ concerns and laws with the help of the federal government. A meeting, funded by the Department of Education, and hosted by the Midwest and Plains Equity Assistance Center was held to aid teachers in facilitating gender changes for trans students at school without parental knowledge.

Republican laws concerning sex and identity were criticized during the session, where approximately 30 teachers attended the four-hour online gathering, they strategized on bypassing regulations in Republican-run states regarding gender, pronouns, names, parental rights, bathroom access, and sports teams.

Some teachers claimed to follow the rules, while others argued that personal ethics should supersede existing legislation. Kimberly Martin, a DEI director in Michigan, revealed plans to hide certain information from parents, stating, “We’re working with our record-keeping system so that certain screens can’t be seen by the parents… if there’s a nickname in there we’re trying to hide.” 

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

Celebrate American History By Creating A Lasting Art Project PH Parks & Recreation

An American Flag Open-Ended Art program will take place on Wednesday, June 28th, from 6 pm – 7 pm at the Palmer Park pavilion located at 2829 Armour St. Port Huron.

The program, presented by the Port Huron Parks & Recreation Department, emphasizes the artistic process rather than a specific end result. Attendees will have the freedom to explore materials as they wish, without the pressure of predetermined outcomes. Led by resident artist Cindy Badley, participants will learn various techniques to express their unique artistic visions of the American flag.

The program has a resident fee of $15, while non-residents will be charged $30 to register. Interested individuals must register by Friday, June 23rd. All ages are welcome, however children aged 5 or younger must be accompanied by an adult.

This creative opportunity offers a chance for people of all ages to engage in expressive artistry while honoring the American flag.

For more information, visit: porthuronrec.com.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

Port Huron Museums New Exhibit Brings The Peanuts Characters To The Blue Water Area

Port Huron Museums, located at 1115 6th Street, Port Huron is showcasing their unique new exhibit titled “Take Care with Peanuts,” the exhibit explores the themes present in Charles Schulz’s iconic comic strip, projecting three important messages of caring: caring for oneself, caring for others, and caring for the Earth.  

Many are familiar with the Peanuts Gang’s classic characters such as Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Woodstock, and more from comics, as well as their many holiday specials such as It’s The Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown, A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving, and many others.

Manager of Community Engagement, Andrew Kercher highlighted how the Peanuts Gang sets an example, often with humor, and explained that “Take Care with Peanuts” aims to inspire action through online messages, animated videos for children, charitable opportunities, special curricula, social media engagement, pop-up experiences, and more. 

For more information, visit: phmuseum.org.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

Michigan State Police New Speeding Initiative Seeks To Save Lives

Michigan State Police have launched an intensified speed enforcement campaign in response to a troubling surge in speeding and fatal crashes.

Running from June 17-25th, the initiative involves county and local police agencies across the state, with the aim of curbing dangerous driving habits and saving lives.

Speeding accounts for a significant portion of traffic fatalities in Michigan, as well as across the country, contributing to one-fourth of such incidents. 

In 2021, Michigan had 237 speed-related fatalities, marking an 18.5% increase from the previous year. Nationwide, there was an 18% rise in speeding-related fatalities, totaling 11,258 deaths in 2020 compared to 9,478 in 2019.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, local roads pose a higher risk to speeders compared to highways. In 2020, a staggering 87% of all speeding-related traffic fatalities occurred on non-interstate roadways.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell