St. Mary’s St. Clair Fall Festival

It’s officially fall on September 22nd which means there will be plenty of fall festivities to attend and enjoy this season. Why not start with the 48th Annual St. Mary’s St. Clair Fall Festival, a three day event beginning at 10 AM on Friday, September 23rd, and ending on Sunday, September 25th. 

The festival will feature a different main attraction and event for each day. Friday will feature their white elephant sale, raffle, and bake sale. Saturday is Family Fun Day which will feature the Power Wheels Demolition Derby, bounce houses, food trucks, and more. On Sunday, the last and final day of the event, there will be the Achatz Catering famous chicken dinner.

Win prizes, enjoy great food, and create family memories at the 48th Annual St. Mary’s St. Clair Fall Festival beginning this September 23rd.

For more information and details call (810) 329-2255.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

ESR Port Huron Star Talent Show

Who wants to be the next Port Huron Star? Well now you can showcase your talents and skills in front of a live audience to see if you have what it takes to be crowned the winner.

Enter Stage Right at The Citadel Stage is hosting its PH Star talent show throughout the month of September beginning today from 7 PM – 9 PM. The competition will feature four categories for contestants to display their creative skills and abilities. Categories include fashion/visual arts, music, theater, and variety/comedy. There will also be guest judges and artists to be announced at the event as well.

Audience tickets are $5 for Round 1, $10 for Semi-Finals, and $15 for Finale Night. For more details and information visit enterstageright.org.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

September Is National Hispanic Heritage Month 

The United States of America is made up of many cultures, nationalities, and races living together. This makes it a diverse and unique country where we celebrate and honor the many cultures who have made a contribution to this great nation.

The month of September begins the celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. This is a time where we celebrate, honor, and reflect on the Hispanic community and their role in enriching our culture and society. Beginning September 15th and ending October 15th, National Hispanic Heritage Month began as Hispanic Heritage Week in 1968. It was later extended to a month-long observation in 1988 by President Ronald Reagan.

The Hispanic community includes those with ancestry that can be traced to Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean Islands, as well as Central and South America. The date of September 15 is significant in the fact that it is a day that many Latin countries acknowledge or celebrate their independence days. 

Be sure to look for events in your local community that acknowledges and celebrates our Hispanic brothers and sisters and their contribution to our great country, the United States of America. 

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

Murder And Mayhem Historic Trolley Tour

It’s spooky season again, so what better time to learn about the darker side of Port Huron from a historical point of view. Port Huron Museums are offering their Murder & Mayhem Historic Trolley Tour to cater to those who are curious and enjoy a frightening good time.

Their most popular tour will take guests on an hour and a half tour to different sites across the city. Learn about the history behind some of the streets and buildings that you may see on a regular basis and the people and stories connected to them. 

Tours will be conducted by local historian Andrew Kercher and begin Saturday, September 24th at 1 PM. For more details and information contact Port Huron Museums at (810) 982-0891.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

United Way of Sarnia-Lambton Day Of Caring Kick-Off

Many of us take for granted being able to do things on our own. Something as simple as changing a light bulb or cutting the grass can be a difficult task for some. The United Way of Sarnia-Lambton will address these needs for its community with its 27th Annual Day of Caring.

The Day of Caring began in 1993 and has since then helped countless community members who are unable to perform tasks on their own such as repair work, cleaning, and gardening to name a few. Volunteers from local companies go out into the community and assist in their areas of expertise. 

There are 15 sponsoring companies this year, with approximately 150 volunteers assisting at 18 job sites. Event Organizer, Pamela Bodkin says “Those assisting seniors or others in need, not only provide their services with repairs and maintenance, but there’s also a social aspect, as some individuals have limited or no social networks.”

For more information contact Pamela Bodkin at (519) 336-5452 ext. 5

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell