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Send Love And Cheer To The Children And Families Of St. John’s Hospital

The Caring for Kids event is happening on Saturday, August 12th, from 10am – 12pm at the Blue Water Convention Center, located at 800 Harker St., in Port Huron. 

School-age children will make cards for kids in the pediatric unit at St. John’s Hospital. Each card will come with a stuffed animal and a DoorDash or GrubHub gift card for families to order food while they’re at the hospital.

The organizers want to spread love and kindness to those in need and encourage families to attend. There will be punch and cookies for everyone. Families must register and only one person per family should register, but they can indicate how many children are attending.

The event is open to all, and families with younger children are welcome. Attendees can also bring a $30 gift card to DoorDash, GrubHub, or UberEats to add to the cards, but it’s not required.

For more information, visit: eventbrite.com, or to donate: funraise.org.

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

Promote Your Business At Blue Water Home Expo

102.3 FM WGRT in partnership with Bluewater Unlimited Promotions would like to welcome you to connect, build, and grow at their 2023 Blue Water Home Expo!

Sponsored by Advia Credit Union, the Blue Water Home Expo is the perfect event to promote your business and donate to the Lions Club for charity. The event will take place October 13th and 14th at the former Sears location in Birchwood Mall, located at 4350 24th Ave, Fort Gratiot. 

The Blue Water Home Expo is offering two options for your vendor space at 10×20 or 20×20, along with complementary radio advertising. Blue Water Home Expo will also market your business all year long on their Blue Water Home Expo website. Additionally, there will be representatives from Advia Credit Union at the event to help any of your customers with financing your sales.

To purchase your booth space, email Vicki Lemonis at: sales@wgrt.com or visit bluewaterhomeexpo.com.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

Blue Water Area YMCA’s Camp Wanacombak Offers Fun-Filled Summer Experience for Kids

The Blue Water Area YMCA is offering its Camp Wanacombak to children seeking an exciting summer vacation experience.

The summer program includes exciting field trips, age-appropriate group activities, STEAM engagement, learning loss prevention activities, special events, and swimming at the YMCA. The camp ensures a perfect balance of indoor and outdoor experiences, keeping young minds active and engaged.

The 2023 session of Camp Wanacombak will run from June 19th to September 1st, Monday through Friday, with camp hours from 7 am – 6 pm. The program is open to children who have completed kindergarten up to those who have completed 6th grade.

Camp Wanacombak is made possible through the donations of community members and residents from the Blue Water Area. 

If you would like to help support this program and the many others offered by the Blue Water Area YMCA, feel free to volunteer or donate to the Open Arms Campaign by visiting bluewaterymca.org/open-arms.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

Woman’s Life Club 11 to Host Massive Garage Sale Benefiting Scholarship Fund

Mark your calendars for Saturday, July 29th, as members of Woman’s Life Club 11 gear up for a spectacular Giant Garage Sale at the Woman’s Life Insurance Society located at 1338 Military Street, Port Huron. 

From 9 am – 2 pm, visitors can explore a treasure trove of household items, holiday decorations, jewelry, sporting goods, yard equipment, and much more. Woman’s Life Club 11 members generously donated these items, and instead of pricing them, they’ll be accepting cash donations only.

All proceeds from the sale will go towards Club 11’s esteemed Frank H. Lee Scholarship fund, which awards scholarships annually to members pursuing higher education in college or vocational schools. The Woman’s Life Insurance Society has pledged to match the first $500 raised, amplifying the impact of this charitable endeavor.

For more information or to donate items, please contact Vickie Fournier at (810) 985-5191 extension 169.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

United Way Of St. Clair County Announces Their 1st Annual Road Rally

The United Way of St. Clair County is organizing its First Annual Road Rally. This event will take place on Saturday, June 24th, from 4pm – 6pm. The Road Rally, which functions as a scavenger hunt, will provide clues to complete various tasks along the way.

Each team must consist of four participants, with a registration fee of $120 per team. However, with a maximum of 20 teams, early sign-ups are encouraged.

Participants are encouraged to wear fun costumes during the rally, adding a lively and festive element to the event. Following the Road Rally, an after-party will be hosted by War Water Brewery.

Awards will be presented to the top three finishers of the rally, as well as for the best and most creative costume. This exciting event promises to be a thrilling adventure for a worthy cause, supporting the United Way’s efforts in St. Clair County.

For more information or to register, visit: uwstclair.org/roadrally.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell