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Winter Celebration Will Light Up Pine Grove Park This Week

There’s something about the holiday light displays that we all seem to love at this time of year. Pine Grove Park will have plenty of lights and holiday decor for the community to enjoy this Thanksgiving when they activate the lights at 5 PM. 

From November 24th until Jan 2nd, the Winter Celebration display will be lit each day from 5 – 10 PM. Burn barrels will be available throughout the park for people to stop and find a bit of warmth while taking in the sights. There will also be photo opportunity stations available to capture the memories with family and friends.  

The combined efforts of local businesses, sponsors, and organizations have made this year’s display bigger and better than the previous, with 41 businesses and organizations contributing compared to last years 34. The event is free for all to enjoy.

For businesses and groups wishing to participate or sponsor the Winter Celebration contact the Port Huron Recreation Department by email at: phrec@porthuron.org 

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

Calling All Women, UNLABEL’d Holiday Party Coming Soon

Tis the season for Christmas parties and events, UNLABEL’d is calling all women to come hang out and party with them this holiday season at City Flats in downtown Port Huron.

UNLABEL’d is a women’s group that meets up once a month and consists of women of all ages and stages of life. Their goal is to empower and support women with resources and information that will help them succeed in life and the business world. 

On December 6th, beginning at 6 PM,  UNLABEL’d will host their 2nd Annual Holiday Party with a gala styled theme, so dress to impress. The event will feature complimentary appetizers, cash bar, and prizes. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased online.

For ticket purchase visit their Facebook page at: UNLABEL’d.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play

If you’re looking for some live holiday entertainment, check out a classic Christmas tale with Enter Stage Right coming in December.

Enter Stage Right will be performing a live adaptation of the classic, It’s a Wonderful Life. The classic story is being presented as a live 1940’s radio broadcast. It’s A Wonderful Life is a story about a man who has given up on his dreams, and is visited by his guardian angel on Christmas Eve to show him the lives he’s touched and how things would have played out had he never been born.

The show begins December 2 – 18, with tickets being $15 for adults, and $10 for children under 12 with pre-orders, prices will be slightly higher at the door. The Citadel Stage is located at 609 Huron Ave, in Port Huron. 

For more information and to order tickets, visit: enterstageright.org. 

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

The Underground Offering Course For New Business Owners

Many individuals may be thinking about starting their own business, but don’t quite know where to begin in the process. The Underground, located at 312 Superior Mall in Port Huron will be holding an 8 week program to help those in need get started on their dream.

Beginning Monday, December 5th, from 9 AM – 4:30 PM, The Underground will be holding their Entrepreneur Boot Camp at the St. Clair County Community College Welcome Center located at 323 Erie St in Port Huron, with a $25 fee for each participant. 

The program will help future business owners by starting with a one-day session where they will  help you get started by exploring marketing strategies, creating a minimum viable business plan, as well as business idea validation and business finance.

For more details and information visit: startunderground.com.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

McLaren Port Huron Earns Top Hospital Safety Grade

McLaren Port Huron earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from the Leapfrog Group in fall of 2022. A national distinction that recognizes hospitals based on protecting patients from harm, as well as providing safe and compassionate health care.  

The Leapfrog Group uses publicly available stats and data to assign a letter grade to hospitals twice each year. The team at McLaren Port Huron has shown exceptional care for its patients and has performed well in areas such as medical errors, infections, injuries, accidents, and other harm to patients in their care.

McLaren was also recognized by US News & World Report for their proficient treatment in cases of heart attack, heart failure, kidney failure, and COPD.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

9th Annual Chili and Coats Giveaway Serving The Community

With temperatures plummeting, it is essential that everyone have a warm coat and accessories to bear the Michigan winter. To help meet the need, Zion Cathedral of Praise in collaboration with other community organizations, is holding their 9th Annual Chili and Coats Giveaway.

On Saturday, November 19th, the community is welcomed to attend the event located at Woodrow Wilson STEAM Academy, 834 Chestnut Street in Port Huron. The event will be held from 10 AM – 1 PM. 

Guests will be greeted with a hot bowl of chili along with the winter clothing giveaway consisting of hats, gloves, coats, and other winter clothing items. There will also be a turkey basket giveaway, as well as a food truck, so bring boxes, bags, or other items to carry your food.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell