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Professional Actress And Port Huron Native, Teams Up With Port Huron Recreation Department To Teach Future Thespians

Professional actress McKale Jude Bingham returns to Port Huron for the fourth consecutive year, for the Port Huron Recreation Department’s summer Theatre Bootcamp for children. 

The program spans five days, and equips over 100 young actors, in grades 1 – 12, with fundamental theater skills culminating in a grand musical production. Students embrace their creativity and teamwork within the condensed time frame, benefiting from a transformative experience that prepares them for future theatrical endeavors. 

Bingham, a native of Port Huron and successful actress, delights in sharing her passion for acting with budding artists and considers teaching the program the highlight of her summer.

Audiences can catch “The Most Epic Birthday Party Ever” on July 14th, 21st, and 28th, and the high school cabaret on August 4th, all at 6 p.m. in the McMorran Place Theatre, with free admission for the public.

Registration remains open until July 24th. To register, visit: porthuronrec.com.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

The Rotary International Parade Welcomes You To Celebrate

The Rotary International Day Parade, organized by the Port Huron Rotary Club and local sponsors, celebrates with the theme “All Together Now: Kindness/Friendship/Unity.” 

The parade begins at 6:30 pm and will start at Huron and Glenwood Avenue, proceeding through the downtown business district before turning onto Oak Street and ending at Desmond Landing. The Municipal Office Center (MOC) in Port Huron will be closing early that day to accommodate the parade. 

The highly anticipated event will feature a variety of floats competing for cash prizes. Entries will be evaluated on their adherence to the parade’s theme, originality, craftsmanship, costuming, and difficulty. 

The first-place winner will receive $450, while the second and third-place winners will receive $300 and $150, respectively. The application deadline for participation is Monday, July 10th, at 4 pm.

For more information, visit: paradeday.net.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

Local Artists Showcase Their Talents At Upcoming Art In The Park, Petrolia

Art in the Park, Petrolia, an annual art extravaganza held in Victoria Park, Petrolia, is a free event that serves as an excellent platform for artists across the region to showcase their skills and creativity.

Art in the Park, Petrolia, prides itself on maintaining a focus on quality and diversity by selectively inviting a limited number of artists. The event boasts an impressive variety of art forms, including watercolor, oil & acrylic painting, jewelry, pottery, stained glass creations, and more.

This year’s event is scheduled for Friday, July 7th, from 11 am – 7 pm, and Saturday, July 8th, from 9 am – 5 pm. 

Visitors can enjoy a musical line-up featuring talented musicians performing on both days at the bandstand, with the Teen Idol contest on Saturday. Seating is provided for 50 people, but attendees are encouraged to bring their lawn chairs.

For more information, visit: artintheparkpetrolia.ca.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

Calling All Photographers, Submit Your Photos To Appear In Art On The River’s 2024 Calendar

Citizens for a Vibrant Community (CVC) is calling for submissions of captivating photographs to create their 2024 Blue Water Area Calendar. 

Both amateur and professional photographers are invited to submit up to five high-resolution JPEG files showcasing recognizable landmarks, events, or people in recognizable locations in the Blue Water Area, spanning from Algonac to Lexington. To ensure optimal quality, photographers are urged not to resize their photos and to submit native files only. 

These stunning visuals will help raise funds for Art on the River. The eagerly anticipated 2024 calendar will be available for purchase by mid-October.

Don’t miss the chance to contribute your artistic talent and capture the essence of the Blue Water Area! The submission deadline is September 1st, with selected photos being announced on September 19th.

Submit your photos to artontheriverph@gmail.com, and visit: cvcph.org to see photos selected for 2023. 

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

Experience Unforgettable Celebrations At The Blue Water YMCA

Looking for the perfect venue to make your special occasion memorable? Look no further than the Blue Water Area YMCA! Whether it’s a birthday party, baby shower, family gathering, or even a business meeting, the Y offers an exciting and unique setting for all kinds of events.

You can schedule a 2 or 3-hour celebration which includes access to the party room, the Recreation pool, and the gym. Their dedicated Y Party Coordinator will be there to assist you every step of the way.

The 2-hour party rental starts at $160 for members and $210 for non-members. For extended celebrations, the 3-hour party rental is available at $235 for members and $290 for non-members.

Programs like this and others are made possible by the generosity of the community through monetary donations and volunteer services. Donate to the Blue Water Area YMCA Open Arms Campaign to help them continue providing these services to the community.

For more information, visit: bluewaterymca.com/open-arms. 

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

SC4’s New Theater Summer Camp Opening For Young Thespians

St. Clair County Community College (SC4) is introducing a new theater summer camp for students in grades 1-9. The camp will take place from July 17th – 21st, at SC4’s Fine Arts Theatre. 

Participants in grades 1-3 will attend from 9 am – 12 pm, while those in grades 4-9 will join from 1 pm to 3:30 pm.

The primary goal of the camp is to foster self-assurance on stage, encourage creativity, and provide a fun and stress-free acting experience. This theater camp is an excellent addition to SC4’s lineup of athletic and STEM-based summer camps.

Throughout the week, camp participants will collaborate on various short scenes, culminating in performances on July 21st. 

To register for the camp, interested individuals can visit sc4.edu/camps. The registration fee is $125 per student. 

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell