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Enhance Your Children’s Summer Vacation With SONS Outreach Dream Camp

SONS Outreach is gearing up to provide an exciting and enriching summer experience for elementary-age children with their Dream Camp program. 

Lasting four to five weeks, this day camp offers a wide range of activities that promise to captivate young minds. From serving breakfast and lunch to engaging in arts and crafts, field trips, story time, recreation, STEM activities, and devotion time, Dream Camp aims to create a well-rounded experience for participants. 

The cost for each student to join this adventure is $25. The program boasts a team of adult staff members, accompanied by high school student mentors and senior citizen volunteers from the St. Clair County Council on Aging. 

Camp start and orientation begin July 5th and 6th from 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

For more information visit: sonsoutreach.org/events.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

Operation Transformation Welcomes You To Family Night

Operation Transformation, in collaboration with its main sponsors, the James C. Acheson Foundation, 90.7 Hope FM/Thrive Radio 88.3, First Presbyterian Church, Hillside Wesleyan Church, Kiwanis Club of Port Huron, and Woman’s Life Chapter 800, is set to host a fantastic evening of free family activities during the Blue Water Fest on July 13th. 

From 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., families can gather on the lawn just Northeast of the 10th St. Bridge in Port Huron to enjoy a range of positive and family-friendly events. 

The activities include pony rides, a petting zoo, dunk tank, bouncy house, live music, face painting, hair braiding, carnival games, crafts, corn hole, balloon animals, giveaways, and much more. 

For more information, visit: optrans.org. Those interested in volunteering can contact Operation Transformation at (810) 966-8660. 

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

Michigan State Treasurer Warns To Be On The Lookout For Fake Letters In Collection Scam

Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA) Director Julia Dale and State Treasurer Rachael Eubanks issued a warning to Michigan residents and businesses regarding scam letters circulating through the U.S. Postal Service. 

Director Dale emphasized the need for businesses to differentiate between legitimate correspondence from the UIA and suspicious communications. She urged employers or third-party administrators to contact the agency if they had any doubts about payment requests.

The scam involves receiving a letter claiming an overdue state debt and demanding immediate contact through a toll-free number. The letter threatens property seizure if the debt is not resolved. The scam appears credible, utilizing personal information sourced from the internet and public records to deceive recipients into making payments to criminals.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

Michigan Air National Guard Will Perform Flyovers As A Celebration Of 100 Years Of Ariel Refueling

The Michigan Air National Guard is set to showcase its aerial prowess as it conducts flyovers across nine communities Tuesday, June 27th. This demonstration is part of the United States Air Force’s celebration of 100 years of aerial refueling excellence. 

The flyovers will allow residents of Michigan to witness the crucial role of KC-135 Stratotankers and A-10 Thunderbolt IIs in the Air Force mission. 

The event will commence with a formation flight over the Blue Water Bridge in Port Huron at around 10:20 a.m. Other locations to be graced by the flyovers include Alpena, Mackinaw City, Maple City, Grand Rapids, Battle Creek, Lansing, the Detroit River, and Selfridge Air National Guard Base. These aircraft are operated by the 127th Wing, which comprises about 1,700 military and civilian personnel. Similar flyovers will take place nationwide to commemorate the centennial milestone.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

Welcome Downtown Port Huron’s New Ice Cream Shop Elite Treats

Are you craving a delightful summertime treat? Look no further than Downtown Port Huron’s latest addition, Elite Treats!

They are open and ready to invite you to enjoy a wide variety of delectable offerings, including ice cream, milkshakes, slushies, and soon-to-be-added boba. 

Located at 208 Huron Ave, Port Huron, Elite Treats has transformed the former Jimmy John’s location into a haven for those looking for a new place to enjoy summer’s favorite treat.

Operating hours for Elite Treats are:

  • Monday – Friday: 3 PM – 9 PM
  • Saturday: 12 PM – 9 PM
  • Sunday: 1 PM – 8 PM

For more information about Elite Treats, call: (810) 650-3770, or you can visit their Facebook page to check out their cool mural and find out more!

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

Sperry’s in Port Huron Introduces Summer Family Fun Series Sponsored by State Farm Agent – Megan Simmons

Port Huron’s Sperry’s Moviehouse is excited to announce the Summer Family Fun Series, a delightful lineup of family-friendly movies, made possible through the generous sponsorship of State Farm Agent, Megan Simmons. The event promises a summer full of fun for all ages. Seats will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis.

It begins June 21st until August 24th, on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 11am. Admission is free and will allow you and your family to enjoy a host of enjoyable movies at no cost! The list of movies include favorites such as, Toy Story, A Goofy Movie, Zootopia, Wreck-It-Ralph, and more. 

So get ready to plan a day of family-fun in Downtown Port Huron starting with a trip to Sperry’s Moviehouse.

For movie showtimes, visit them on Facebook at: Sperry’s Moviehouse.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell