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Free Rides Offered To New Years Eve Partygoers

The Blue Water Area Transit (BWAT) and Blue Water Recovery & Outreach Center (BWROC) will both be offering residents a free ride service beginning on New Year’s Eve for those who are interested. The Blue Water Area Transit will be offering free rides beginning at 6PM until 11PM for their regular bus service. 

There will also be five “Safe Ride” vehicles available Saturday, December 31st, from 6PM until Sunday, January 1st at 2AM. Individuals should make sure to schedule their rides as early as possible to avoid delays as phone lines will be shut off at 1:30AM on New Years Day. 

Blue Water Recovery & Outreach Center will also be providing residents with free rides within a five mile radius of downtown Port Huron beginning Saturday, December 31st, at 11PM until 2AM. Calls are not accepted after 2AM, so it’s best to schedule in advance to avoid delays. To schedule or reserve your free ride, call (888) 68-BWROC.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

Insignia Hotel New Years Eve Celebration In Sarnia

If you don’t have any plans for New Years Eve this year, you may want to check out one of the most luxurious and spectacular New Years parties in Sarnia. 

The Insignia Hotel, located at 283 Christina Street, will be hosting its New Years Eve 2023 Party on Saturday, December 31st. The party begins at 9PM and ends at 1AM. They will be featuring the ultimate party band Planet Express live, as well as party and dance music from the DJ for the night. The Legacy VIP Room will be offering the Raw Oyster Bar VIP Sushi Table, VIP Charcuterie Table, as well as a dessert table and complimentary bottle of sparkling wine.  

General admission will also come with the late night buffet, which will feature a variety of foods such as: tea smoked duck, vodka cured and applewood smoked salmon, gourmet pizzas, and much more. Tickets are $95 for general admission and $145 for VIP Legacy Room tickets.

For more information, visit: theinsigniahotel.com.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

Register For 2023 Winter Programs With Port Huron Rec Department

The Port Huron Recreation Department provides the community with a safe, and fun learning environment for adults and youth. This winter they will be offering Port Huron residents the opportunity to register for their upcoming 2023 winter programs.

Beginning Thursday, at 8AM on January 5th, 2023, residents will be able to register for upcoming projects. Nonresidents will have to wait until 8AM on Friday, January 6th to register. The Recreation Department will have many of their programs returning, as well as a few new ones that may interest you or someone you know.

A few of the returning programs include activities such as: 

  • Modern Fencing
  • Learn to Skate and Play With The Pros
  • Bring Your Own Grownup Sweetheart Dance
  • Karate Classes

With the newer events consisting of:

  • Puzzle Palooza
  • Adaptive Rec
  • Snowy Saturdays

For more information on how to register and a full list of programs, visit: porthuronrec.com. 

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

3 North Lexington Hosting Christmas Eve Eve SIng-Along

If you are in the mood for celebrating the Christmas spirit with friends and family, check out the upcoming event hosted by 3 North Lexington, a locally owned and operated winery and brewery. 

The Annual Christmas Eve Eve Sing-Along will be held Friday, December 23rd, at 5475 MainStreet, Lexington. The event will be held from 6PM – 10PM, with music beginning at 7PM. A limited edition mug will be available to commemorate the evening, along with giveaways and a special menu featuring Christmas Ale, brewed with fresh ginger and cinnamon. There will also be a creepy santa at the event, so be prepared for something a bit different than your typical St. Nick.

Tickets for the Christmas Eve Eve Sing-along are $5 each with a portion of all ticket sales going to a local charity.

For more info visit their Facebook page at: 3 North Lexington. 

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

Blue Water Feed The World Project Looking For Volunteers And Donations

Feeding the hungry, and helping the less fortunate is something that we can all be a part of. If you don’t have the finances to donate to a good cause, many organizations would greatly appreciate your time.

The Blue Water Feed The World Project is a nonprofit organization that helps deliver food to those less fortunate, not only in the local community but across the world as well. On Saturday, January 14th, volunteers will be at Colonial Woods Missionary Church in Port Huron packing and preparing food to be delivered to local food pantries. A portion of the packaged meals will also be shipped to Haiti, Poland, Romania, Texas, and Florida. 

The project is still in need of monetary donations, with the goal of raising $30,000 to pack 100,000 meals during the course of the event. 

If you would like to make a monetary donation or volunteer in helping package and prepare meals, visit: KCAH.Info.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

The Salvation Army Angel Tree: 150 Children Need Adopting

The Salvation Army has been supporting those in need since 1865. Each season at Christmas you may see them ringing the bell outside of your favorite local store collecting donations to provide a good Christmas for little boys and girls in the community.

The Salvation Army’s Angel Tree, located at Birchwood Mall in Port Huron, still has approximately 150 boys and girls that need toys for Christmas. If you would like to adopt an “angel” this Christmas you can go to the Birchwood Mall and select a name or multiple names from the angel tree to shop for. After you purchase your gift, you can then drop off your purchase at The Salvation Army located at 2000 Court Street in Port Huron. 

With only two days left for the angel tree deadline, and five days until Christmas, make sure you don’t delay, and adopt an angel today.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell