Downtown Port Huron

Learn Professional Pitching With MLB Player Paul Fry

Baseball, America’s favorite pastime. From the little leagues to the pros, those involved with the sport of baseball are engaging in a sport that began in the early 1800’s and is still thriving today.

If you or a loved one enjoys the game of baseball, specifically the pitcher position, you won’t want to miss this upcoming pitching clinic hosted by St. Clair County Community College (SC4). The clinic begins Saturday, January 21st, from 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. 

The event is open to the first 50 individuals to register so act fast. The instructor will be MLB pitcher, Paul Fry of the Toronto Blue Jays. The clinic will be for those ages 8 – 18, with a registration fee of $20.

Fry will be signing autographs at the SC4 Fieldhouse starting at 12 p.m. 

For more information, visit: sc4.edu.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

SC4 Hosts 21st Annual MLK Celebration

The legacy of the late civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. lives on 55 years after his death. The impact his work has had on the United States policies and its citizens has been tremendous.

To continue sharing the legacy of Dr. King, St. Clair County Community College along with the Port Huron Branch of the NAACP, have partnered for their 21st Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration. The program will be taking place today at the SC4 Fine Arts Theater beginning at 6 p.m., admission is free to the public.

The event will feature guest speakers from the Blue Water Area, a dance routine by Alexis Jones, and musical selections by Kim Jackson and Restoration Christian Community Church.

If you are unable to make it in person, you can view the MLK celebration from the comfort of your own home on livestream at sc4.edu/deilive.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

Grab Your Girls By The Hand For The YMCA Daddy Daughter Dance

The YMCA of the Blue Water Area offers the community a place to exercise, swim, and play sports. They also provide the community with a multitude of programs from child care to helping feed the hungry.

Coming January 28th, from 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM, the YMCA will be holding its Daddy Daughter Dance for ages 3 – 12. Tickets are $10 per couple for members and $15 for non-members. There will be a $2 additional fee for each additional child.

All fathers, uncles, grandfathers, big brothers or whoever you view as a father figure are welcome. Be sure to register, so you can escort your little girl on a lovely evening of dancing, desserts, and more. Dress to impress, and wear your most stylish evening wear to create memories that will last a lifetime!

For more information, visit: bluewaterymca.com and search their events section.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

Kate’s Downtown Offers Charcuterie Workshop

Charcuterie boards seem to be all of the rage lately at parties, gatherings, and events. Wouldn’t it be great if you could learn how to put one together for your next gathering? 

A charcuterie board is a variety of meats, cheeses, fruits, and nuts beautifully arranged on a wooden board or serving tray. There are many variations depending on who made it. 

Kate’s Downtown, located at 231 Huron Ave, Port Huron will be offering their second Charcuterie Board Workshop February 3rd and February 24th from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.

The reservations are on a first come first serve basis so act fast. Kate’s will be teaching you how to prepare the board, hints on what and where to buy, as well as pairing flavors and more. Those who attend the workshop will also receive a complimentary glass of wine, and a 9 -11 inch wood board.  

The event is $65 per person, so if you would like to register you can message them on Facebook or email them at katesplacedowntown@gmail.com.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

Find Out A Local Port Huron Business’s Connection To Murder And Mystery

Have you ever been watching your favorite true crime television shows, or following a particular court case and felt like you could solve the case in no time? Well now you can put your detective skills to the test at an upcoming event set to grace the Blue Water Area. 

On Friday, January 13th, City Flats Hotel in partnership with The Hallway Entertainment, will be hosting their Ballroom Murder Mystery event. Guests will have to find fingerprints, weapons, and DNA evidence to unravel the murder mystery. 

Tickets will include a buffet dinner at the City Flats Ballroom, one hour murder mystery game and one free drink, with a cash bar available at the end. Guests who book a room at City Flats hotel during the event will receive 20% off of their stay for the night. 

Tickets are $49 with doors opening at 5:30 p.m. – 10 p.m.

For tickets, visit: bookeo.com/hallway.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

SC4 Hosts 21st Annual MLK Jr. Day Celebration

“I have a dream that one day my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character.” – Martin Luther King Jr. I Have A Dream Speech

These are the words from one of the nations most well known speeches, by one of the nations most well known historical figures, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 

With the observance of Martin Luther King Day on Monday, January 16th, St. Clair County Community College (SC4) will be hosting their 21st Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration. The event will be held at the SC4 Fine Arts Theater from 6PM – 7:30PM. 

The goal of the event is to celebrate the legacy of Dr. King, as well as to remind us of the importance of accepting individuals who are different from ourselves.An excellent event for students and those who may not be aware of the teachings of Dr. King to be a part of. 

For more information, email: dei@sc4.edu or call (810) 989-5564.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell