Blue Water Area Transit Offering Fare-Free Rides On Election Day

Election day is only five days away, and the Blue Water Area Transit system will be providing fare-free rides to help the community get to the polls. 

Linda Bruckner, Chair of the Blue Water Area Transportation Commission says, “The actions of the Commission for free fares on Election Day provides easier access to election sites located in our service areas. It’s our honor to do our part to ensure in the course of daily activities, riders can make a trip to cast their votes.”

To see maps of the service area and transit routes to your polling place visit: bwbus.com.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

St. Clair Student Helping Her College Go Green

The key to future success of the next generation is creating sustainable environments in which they can maintain and preserve natural resources. Northwood University is kicking off their campus-wide recycling collection to do just that. 

The project “Green is the NU Blue at Northwood University” kicked off November 1st with the goal of collecting and recycling paper, cardboard, plastic, and aluminum items from around campus. St. Clair senior, Lex J. Rutledge is working with university staff and students to ensure that the program is a success. 

Some of the efforts that have been implemented over the past decade include:

  • Additional bike racks to promote bike traffic
  • The creation of a butterfly garden
  • The addition of water fill stations around campus

Rutledge is currently looking for a student to take over her position in the project as this is her last year at Northwood. “This is a program that Northwood really needs, and it’s something I believe the majority of the student body will value,” says Rutledge.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

Grand Opening Of Indigenous Art Show

If you’re a fan of art this event is for you. If you’re a fan of Indigenous art, then you’ll definitely want to attend the grand opening of the Indigenous Art Show in Lapeer, MI. 

The Lapeer Sketchbook and Stone’s Throw Theater are inviting the community out to the free event taking place on Friday, November 4th. The art show will focus on Indigenous artists from the Great Lakes Area. There will be pieces that include beadwork, paintings and more. There will also be hoop dancing, hand drumming, and singing.

Some of the featured artists that will be displaying their work include names such as Dawn Silk, Jessica Rummel, and Jill Joseph.  

For more information, visit their Facebook page: Indegenous Art Show Grand Opening

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

Citizens for a Vibrant Community Releases 2023 Calendar

Cover photo by Andrea Blair

Citizens for a Vibrant Community releases a Blue Water Area Calendar each year that features photographs taken by local photographers. The 2023 edition released October 31st, and it’s available for sale through the community group or local retailers.

The Blue Water Area Calendar serves as both a fundraiser for Citizens for a Vibrant Community and an opportunity to showcase the beauty of the Blue Water Area and the talent of local photographers.

This year’s featured photos include moments captured by Terri Hoag, Abby Schneider, Andrea Blair, and Joe’s Pics on the Pier. There several shots taken along area waterways, including a beautiful shot of a passing cruise ship under the Blue Water Bridge taken by Paula Pacquette.

Blue Water Area Calendars can be purchased downtown Port Huron at Wolverine Market or MI Passion, or they can be ordered by emailing cvcgroup2008@gmail.com.

Reporting for WGRT – Jessie Wiegand

Sarnia Community Foundation Scholarship Applications Due Soon

The Sarnia Community Foundation administers multiple scholarships on behalf of its donors. There are many ongoing accepting applications, but deadlines are approaching swiftly. 

One of the scholarships set to expire on November 30th is the Brian Fox Memorial Agriculture Scholarship. It was established in 2018 by the Ontario Sugarbeet Growers Association to honor the life and work of Brian Fox, a farmer, innovator, and explorer. It is intended to help those in pursuit of learning about agriculture and what it takes to care for plants and the environment. 

For more information on what scholarships are available visit: https://sarniacommunityfoundation.ca/scholarship-information/

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

Blue Water Area Churches Community Thanksgiving Service

Thanksgiving is a time to celebrate family and friends. To be grateful for all of the blessings one has in their life. What better way to celebrate those blessings than with church family and friends.

The Blue Water Area Churches are holding a Community Thanksgiving Service on Tuesday, November 22nd, at 7 PM. The service will be held at Port Huron Assembly of God. It will include an evening of worship, reflection, and praise to God for the many blessings one has received. 

Blue Water Area Churches is a group of 50+ churches who collaborate to serve their community in the name of Christ. 

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell