Choze Powell

Seed & Soul Society Yard of the Year Photo by Choze Powell

City of Port Huron Launches Southside Initiative

Community building is vital to enhance the quality of life for those living in the area. The City of Port Huron, Southside Initiative, and Double Haul Solutions are working on ways to improve the city’s South Park Area with its upcoming community building events.

There are two scheduled events that will allow the community to participate and let their voices be heard on what ideas could improve the South Park Area. The first will take place on Friday, October 14th, from 5 PM – 7 PM at City Limits Tavern. On Saturday, October 15th, there will be a Community Builders Picnic from 11 AM – 3 PM at Knox Field. 

Saturday’s picnic is sponsored by the Community Foundation of St. Clair County and the James C. Acheson Fund. It will feature games provided by the YMCA, a workshop with Award Winning Author and Artist Solomon David Johnson, and lunch provided by Jamaican Jerk.

For more information visit: doublehaulsolutions.com/porthuron.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

RESA and Marysville Park Announces New StoryWalk Installation

The City of Marysville will be announcing a new addition to Marysville Park on Friday, October 21st. The new StoryWalk will be introduced with a ribbon-cutting beginning at 10 AM.

This project is a collaborative effort between the City of Marysville, St. Clair County RESA, the St. Clair County Library System, St. Clair County Great Start Collaborative, and the Rotary Club of Marysville.

The StoryWalk is a set of free-standing panels, with each panel featuring a page from a children’s picture book. Throughout the year, the panels will be changed to reflect various other children’s books for the community to interact with. The grand opening will include children’s activities and a stroll to read “Ada Twist Scientist” by Andrea Beaty.

The goal is to promote early literacy and to encourage family time and physical activity. St. Clair County Great Start Collaborative Coordinator Riley Alley said, “We’re trying to share the message that reading is not just a bedtime routine, or something that happens at school or a library, but instead can happen anywhere at any time.” 

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

Krafft 8 Announces National Cinema Week

Fall is the perfect time to get out of the cold and inside to watch a good movie at the local theater. If that’s something that you enjoy then you’re in luck; Krafft 8 is participating in the 2nd Annual National Cinema Week.

The week for the celebration of cinema begins October 7th – October 13th. Krafft 8 will be offering guests free refills on all sizes of popcorn, as well as other special offers, such as double reward points and more. Each day will offer a different perk that attendees can enjoy. 

In partnership with the Independent Cinema Alliance, families served by Ennis Center Foster Care are invited to a free showing of the family-friendly movie “Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile” on October 8th.

For more details on showtimes and other information visit their website at: gqtmovies.com.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell  

Port Huron Museums Reports Record Breaking Visitor Numbers

This year Port Huron Museums offered free admission to its visitors, and the effects of that decision has seen them hit record numbers of visitors at all three of their sites. 

Port Huron Museums began their free admission in April, allowing visitors access to The Carnegie, HURON Lightship, and the Edison Depot. The numbers totaled as of September are as follows: 

  • The Edison Depot has seen almost triple its usual number of guests with 14,500, a 381% increase. 
  • HURON Lightship has seen an astounding 755% increase in visitors with approximately 22,700. 
  • The Carnegie, which also features Discovery City, has seen 19,500 visitors with 14,800 being visitors to Discovery City.

The free admission was due in part to a large grant by the City of Port Huron as well as corporate sponsors. Admission will be free until March 2023.

For more details about the sites and special programs visit: porthuronmuseums.com.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

Help Support Breast Cancer Awareness At The 2nd Annual Pink Tie Gala

Many of us know of someone whose life has been changed by a cancer diagnosis. When Emily Goudy received the news that her sister’s friend was diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer, she and her husband Steve decided to become active in making a change for those affected.

They started with their calendar and human ribbon to raise funds which they used to donate to different breast cancer funds through the St. Clair County Community Foundation. In 2014 they began their own “Taking a Shot at Breast Cancer Fund.” 

This year they’ll be hosting their 2nd Annual Pink Tie Gala. On Friday, October 21st, from 6 PM – 11 PM at the Blue Water Convention Center, there will be dinner, a silent auction, and dancing. Tickets are $65 per person. 

If you would like to be a sponsor, donor, or purchase tickets visit: takingashotatbreastcancer.org for more information.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

Treats & Trucks Coming To Downtown Port Huron

We have all heard of trunk or treat, but have you heard of Treats & Trucks? On Saturday, October 22nd, the McMorran Place Sports & Entertainment Center will be hosting their event sponsored by Eastern Michigan Bank.

Treats & Trucks is described as “part touch-a-truck, part trick or treat, and all fun.” The whole family can learn about and interact with an assortment of vehicles operated by our local agencies and businesses, such as the Port Huron Police Department, fire department, construction and more.

Visitors are encouraged to wear their favorite Halloween costumes, as downtown businesses will be passing out candy to guests of the event.

For more information visit: Treats & Trucks on Facebook.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell