Vote for Your Favorite Mannequin During Boat Weekend

Port Huron, MI — Kelly Strilcov and the team at Salon Pizazz are excited to be back in person for this year’s Boat Week with Mannequins Making a Difference. This year, live mannequins will be displayed in their usual spot on Huron Avenue just outside of Salon Pizazz.

Mannequins Making a Difference will feature 11 live mannequins dressed and decorated in a variety of themes. Spectators can view the mannequins on Thursday and Friday night, July 22nd & 23rd, and vote with cash for their favorite one.

Whichever mannequin raises the most money will be awarded all donations collected over the two-day period. “It’s a winner take all event,” said Kelly Strilcov, owner of Salon Pizazz. “I love this event, and I’m so excited to see which nonprofit will win each year.”

This year’s event will also include “mini-mannequins” which feature younger models from ages 5-10. On Thursday night between 8 – 8:30 PM, spectators will be able to vote with donations for their favorite mini-mannequin.

All donations for mini-mannequins will go to the youth winner who will then be able to put it toward their favorite mannequin in the regular competition.

After both evenings of Mannequins Making a Difference there will be an after party featuring local musicians. Lisa Mary is performing on Thursday, and Pee-Tzu and Blacktivity will perform on Friday night along with Mad Hatter Entertainment.

Reporting for WGRT – Jessie Wiegand

 

Ren Fest is Back for 2021

Holly, MI — Festival organizers, performers, and vendors are preparing to welcome back in-person visitors to the Michigan Renaissance Festival on weekends from August 21st – October 3rd.

Over 150 artisans will occupy the 16th Century European village known as Hollygrove selling handcrafted goods and tasty treats. The village also features 18 entertainment stages with musicians, play performances, and live armored jousting.

Each weekend has a theme, with “Pirates and Pups” kicking things off August 21st – 22nd. On Pirates and Pups weekend, you can bring your dog to the festival and discover demonstrations and contests focused on them.

Other themed weekends include Highland Fling, Viking Invasion, and Shamrocks & Shenanigans.

Tickets for the Michigan Renaissance Festival are available online at MichRenFest.com and can be purchased at general admission rates for one entry to the festival or as a Royal or Season Pass for multiple entries to the festival.

Royal and Season passes are available at early bird prices from now until July 23rd.

There are also tickets available for the Pub Crawl, Feast of Fantasy, the Queen’s Tea, and the 2021 Quest, an interactive mystery solving adventure played throughout the Village.

Reporting for WGRT – Jessie Wiegand

Work on McNeil Creek Begins Soon

Port Huron, MI — A bid from Raymond Excavating was accepted by Port Huron City council Monday night to begin development of the water, sewer, streets and sidewalks at the McNeil Creek Crossing condo project on 10th Avenue.

The McNeil Creek Crossing condo project will bring 19 new single-family homes to the Port Huron area. The size and design of the homes will be set by the City of Port Huron, and the city will sell the lots to builders who will construct them according to their specifications.

According to James Freed, Port Huron City Manager, current prints call for homes between 1,800 -2,500 square feet.

Work by Raymond Excavating is expected to begin the last week of July, and Freed says the city hopes to see basements going in this fall.

The McNeil Creek Crossing development is just north of Garfield school on 10th Avenue, tucked in a wooded, residential area.

Reporting for WGRT – Jessie Wiegand

4H Fair Starts July 19th

St. Clair County, MI — The 2021 St. Clair County 4-H Youth Fair starts Monday July 19th and continues through July 24th.

This year’s fair includes favorites like the carnival midway, concerts, monster trucks, and horse shows along with a scavenger hunt and the opportunity to meet the Detroit Lions’ mascot, Roary.

Carnival mega passes are now available at the Goodells County Park office and the Port Huron 4-H Office for $70 each, which will get the passholder 6 days of unlimited rides at the fair. Weekly admission passes are also available for $60 and will provide entry for the occupants of one vehicle for the entirety of the fair.

Prices at the gate are $25 per vehicle or $70 for a weekly pass.

Kids’ Day at the Fair is Tuesday, July 20th, and families can enjoy the petting farm, a diaper derby, and balloon fun. Carnival rides are just $1 per ride from 1-6 PM on Kids’ Day.

Learn more at stclaircounty4hfair.org

Reporting for WGRT – Jessie Wiegand

 

Registration Open for Bluewater International Granfondo

Sarnia, Ontario — Now is the time to register for the 5th Annual Bluewater International Granfondo (BIG). This year’s event will take place virtually from July 26th until August 1, 2021.

There are four routes to choose from in this year’s Bluewater International Granfondo, and each one offers a stunning view of Lambton County and the shores of Lake Huron. Riders choose the day and time of their ride and track themselves using the Strava App on their smart phone or bike computer.

The ride routes are self-guided and participants are responsible for their own food and hydration throughout the course.

To register, visit www.bigf.ca

Proceeds raised from the Bluewater International Granfondo support educational conferences for palliative care workers and St. Joseph’s Hospice in Sarnia-Lambton.

Reporting for WGRT – Jessie Wiegand

McLaren Port Huron June Employee of the Month

Port Huron, MI — Becky Stoner has been named the Employee of the Month for June. Stoner has worked at McLaren Port Huron for 20 years and is currently a patient access representative.

Stoner regularly trains new employees and assists with system and process updates. Finding ways to improve work processes and create efficiencies is where Stoner truly excels. She keeps others informed on job tasks and steps in to help when needed. Stoner creates a positive work environment, is an excellent team player and is always willing to help. Other departments consistently say how much they appreciate her. Her coworkers say they are lucky to have her in their department.

This employee recognition is given to individuals who consistently live the values, mission and performance standards of McLaren Port Huron. Honorees are nominated by a co-worker, physician, volunteer, and/or customer.

To learn more about McLaren Port Huron, visit www.mclaren.org/porthuron.

Submitted by McLaren Port Huron