Magna Looking for Recent High School Grads Interested in Manufacturing Careers

The Magna Corporation built a 345,000 sq. ft. state of the art manufacturing facility in St. Clair in 2021. Magna Electric Vehicles Structures was a more than $70 million investment in the community, and they are looking to recently graduated high schoolers to meet some of their employment needs.

On Tuesday, August 9th from 10 AM – 1 PM, Magna is partnering with St. Clair TEC to connect with recent high school grads at a lunch and learn.

Participants will enjoy a free lunch and the opportunity to learn more about Magna, tour the facility, and discover career opportunities with the company.

Recent high school grads interested in attending should register here: https://bit.ly/AUG5LandL no later than Friday, August 5th.

The event will be at Magna’s Facility at 1811 Range Road in St. Clair where the company manufactures battery enclosures for the automotive industry.

Reporting for WGRT – Jessie Wiegand

 

 

Now is the Time to Lock in Winter Propane Costs

Nobody really wants to think about winter heating right now, but the Michigan Public Service Commission is advising homeowners who use propane to heat their homes to start planning ahead.

Propane is used by almost a quarter of residents in the Lower Peninsula, with the highest use in rural areas. Michigan uses more propane to heat homes than any other state.

The MSPC says now is the time to shop around for the best deals on propane and to lock in a rate. Energy prices have risen dramatically, with much of the blame being placed on the ongoing fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic and the war in Ukraine, according to the MSPC.

Propane providers do offer budget plans along with pre-buy and fixed price plans that are a buffer against higher prices later in the season. Know the size of your propane tank and your average use to prevent overbuying or underbuying.

From the Michigan Public Service Commission:

Propane users also can help reduce their costs by using energy efficiently. Check out the MPSC’s Be Winterwise page for tips and information including ways to reduce energy use. The U.S. Department of Energy has additional energy saver tips.

Reporting for WGRT – Jennie McClelland

Downtown Port Huron First Friday: Dog Days of Summer

Ever wish your dog could experience the fun and entertainment of a Friday night in Downtown Port Huron? It’s Fido or Max or Buster’s lucky week, since it’s First Friday, and this week’s theme is “Dog Days of Summer”.

Each “First Friday” of the month has a different theme and this month it’s dedicated to man’s best friend, dogs. Dogs are welcome to stroll around downtown with their owners and see what kinds of treats and surprises the downtown businesses have for the canine customers.

There is a Pet Parade and Costume Contest planned for 6:00 p.m. at A Little Something on Quay. Community members such as Mike Kinyon, Kathy Swantek, Patti Samar, and Carolyn Crowe will be judging the pets for Best Costume, Funniest, Most Creative, Prettiest, and Cutest.

If your dog likes rock and roll, The Fabulous Henhouse Boys will be playing on McMorran Plaza from 8:00-10:00 p.m. To get the full schedule of events in Downtown Port Huron, visit the links below.

https://www.mcmorran.com/plaza

EVENTS

Reporting for WGRT – Jennie McClelland

Plan for an Outrageous Presentation of Madagascar A Musical Adventure Jr. at McMorran This Weekend

Port Huron Civic Theatre will celebrate opening night for Madagascar the Musical Adventure Jr. at McMorran Place Theatre Friday night at 7 PM.

Sixty-four kids 18 and under have been rehearsing their lines, learning their songs, and perfecting their dance moves since June, and they are ready to share this hilarious show with the community.

Hayden Valliere plays King Julian, and she says she’s loving the role. “King Julian, he thinks he’s all about himself all the time, so I pretty much get special treatment. I get to be outrageous!”

The show is co-directed by Amy Fabick and Leah Tyrrell, choreographed by Jordan Frontierro and Michelle Elliot, and produced by Danyel Lloyd. The vocal director is Erin Moran, and the show’s student director is Caleb Hodgins.

Leah Tyrrell said preparing for the show has been fun, and they couldn’t pull it off without the support of their whole team, the kids, and the Port Huron Civic Theatre parents.

Tickets are available now on McMorran.com or the McMorran Box office. Shows are Friday and Saturday at 7 PM and Saturday and Sunday at 2 PM.

Reporting for WGRT – Jessie Wiegand

Blue Water SandFest 2019 Photo: Jessie Wiegand

SandFest This Weekend

Blue Water SandFest starts this Friday, August 5th and runs throughout the weekend. Daily hours are 10 AM – 8 PM Friday and Saturday, and 10 AM – 4 PM on Sunday.

Visitors to the event can enjoy free parking and a trolley ride from the SC4 Welcome Center and Holland Woods Middle School parking lots. Trolleys will loops around from the parking lots to SandFest from 9:45 AM to 9 PM on Friday and Saturday and 9:45 AM – 5 PM on Sunday.

Lighthouse park will be open on Wednesday and Thursday while master sand sculptors create the welcome sculpture at the park entrance in anticipation for opening day. Although the weather forecast looks good for the weekend, the festival happens rain or shine.

This year’s SandFest features demonstrations, live music, food and beverage areas, and hands-on lessons for kids. Tickets are $6 each per day or $15 for a 3-day pass. Kids 4 and under are free.

Visitors will be able to see the progress if they come more than once, and the awards ceremony is Sunday, August 7th at 3:30 PM.

Reporting for WGRT – Jessie Wiegand