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Holiday Shopping Event For The Children Returns

Typically it’s the parents, or should I say Santa, that is out and about getting gifts ready for all of the good little boys and girls. This year the kids have a chance to do a little holiday shopping of their own at the 3rd Annual Panda Santa Kids Shopping Event.

The event is being held by Polka Dot Pandas located at 201 Huron Ave. in downtown Port Huron. Polka Dot Pandas is a children’s clothing boutique that features original designs on hats, dresses, hair accessories and more. 

On Friday, December 12th until Saturday, December 10th, parents can bring their children down to do some holiday shopping of their own. Featured items are $5 or less, and feature quality, locally made gifts for the whole family. There will also be goodie bags for the first 50 kids each event day, so get there early.  

For more information, visit their Facebook page at: Port Huron Pandas.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

TRIO-SSS Jingle & Mingle Event Coming To SC4

Would you be interested in a program that would support your high school student with financial benefits to enter college? You can learn more at the upcoming “Jingle & Mingle” event tomorrow at St. Clair County Community College (SC4). 

Jingle & Mingle is an event held by TRIO-SSS (Student Support Services) and will be located on the second floor lobby of the SC4 Welcome Center. Thursday, December 8th, from 10AM – 2PM, the event will be for those who are 1st generation college students, current members of the TRIO program, and for TRIO alumni.

Jingle & Mingle is designed to support current TRIO members as they prepare for finals, provide information for SC4 students who would like to learn more about TRIO, to celebrate TRIO alumni, and to share about the benefits of being a member. TRIO members receive benefits such as financial aid support, grant and scholarship opportunities, as well as all expenses paid college tours.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

Upcoming Book Signing Event With Local Children’s Book Author

If you have little ones to shop for this Christmas, why not give them the gift of imagination, and mental stimulation with a new book from Port Huron Author Pen R. Mark.

This Saturday, December 10th, from 2PM – 4PM, Pen R. Mark will be promoting her new children’s book The Reminator 2 and B-Yond at Great Lakes Gaming, located at 4350 24th Ave, Fort Gratiot, MI. She will be doing book signings, with her book also being available for purchase.

The Reminator 2 and B-Yond centers around a puppy named Remi who possesses super hero abilities inherited from his dad. Remi is later adopted, and he and his new owner begin training and exploring his new powers to fulfill his super-hero destiny. Remi’s character is based on the author’s daughter’s real life pet who bears the same name as the main character.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

Port Huron Northern Marching Band Receives Top Honor

On November 24th, the City of Detroit held its iconic “America’s Thanksgiving Day Parade presented by Gardener-White.” 

The parade is a holiday tradition that has been making its way down Woodward Avenue in Detroit since 1924. Every year, thousands of people line the streets, or tune in at home to watch the live broadcast. In 2018 and 2019 it was nominated the best holiday parade in the country by USA Today 10 Best Readers Choice, and this year they have been voted best once again. 

Along with the unique floats, the parade features several marching bands from local high schools to participate as well. Port Huron Northern marching was voted the 2022 Battle of the Bands & Choreography winner this year. There were eight bands in total competing for the title. 

So we would like to give a big congratulations to our local students and their amazing achievement. Go Huskies!

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

Celebrate Christmas At The Carnegie WIth Port Huron Museums

Looking for an exciting Christmas-themed event to attend in the community this holiday season? Port Huron Museums Carnegie Center will be hosting an event you don’t wanna miss. 

On December 10th, from 2PM – 5PM, the Carnegie Center’s “Christmas at the Carnegie” will feature a variety of holiday themed activities to enjoy. You and the family can make your very own ornaments to place on the tree this year, listen to stories, and decorate cookies while enjoying a glass of milk or hot cocoa. 

Mr. and Mrs. Clause will also be making an appearance to hear your children’s Christmas wishes and to take pictures with you and the family. Member tickets are $25 for a family of four, general admission ticket prices are set at $30. 

For more information visit: phmuseum.org. 

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

“Empty The Shelters” Event To Find Homes For Sheltered Pets

When temperatures drop, people aren’t the only ones affected. Many pets are discarded and left to fend for themselves during the winter months. Our animal shelters are being faced with overcrowding and are seeking to find these animals a home for the holidays.

St. Clair County Animal Control (SCCAC), along with 275+ shelters across the country are participating in the Bissel Pet Foundation event, “Empty the Shelters: Holiday Hope.” Empty the Shelters will be sponsoring reduced adoption fees of $25 on December 1-3rd as well as Dec. 5-9th. 

With many wishing to have Santa bring them a special pet friend this holiday season, it’s a good time to make their wish come true, while also supporting a cause that helps pets, as well as our animal shelters. Just remember that adopting a pet is a huge responsibility, so be sure you are ready for that commitment, and not just as a Christmas gift.

For more details and information, you can email: animalcontrol@stclaircounty.org.