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Port H uron Parks & Recre ati o n
  2023 Winter guide

     It is the mission of the Port Huron Recreation Department to create active
     and innovative recreational opportunities with a focus on safety and fun.
2023 Winter guide Port Huron Parks & Recreation - It is the mission of the Port Huron Recreation Department to create active and innovative ...
table of contents contact us
CONTACT INFO........................................................... 1         Recreation department
HOW/WHEN TO REGISTER................................... 2                         2829 Armour St., Port Huron, Mi 48060
GROUPS/CLUBS......................................................... 3
                                                                                  Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
SPORTS LEAGUES...................................................... 3
ACTIVE OPPORTUNITIES.................................... 4-6                      Phone: 810.984.9760
THE ARTS................................................................. 7-8     Fax: 810.984.0192
COURSES...................................................................... 9   Email: ph rec@porth uron.org
SPECIAL EVENTS.................................................. 10-11
CITY EVENTS............................................................. 12       Parks/forestry department
NATURE PROGRAMS................................................. 13               3663 10th Ave., Port Huron, Mi 48060
PROGRESS AT OUR PARKS................................... 14                       Monday-Friday, 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
CAMP PALMER DAY CAMP...................................... 14                     Phone: 810.984.9709
                                                                                  Fax: 810.984.5098

                                            Parks and recreation team
                      Nancy winzer                                                                    Emily May
         parks and recreation department director                                               recreation coordinator
                         Ben Pionk                                                                 ronda bingham
         parks and foresty department supervisor                                                  office coordinator
                     robert newkirk                                                           Brittany bezrutczyk
          Parks, Forestry and Cemetery assistant                                      marketing and communications coordinator
                       kati gardner                                                                 Jenny meyers
            Recreation Department co-supervisor                                                    recreation clerk
                     melanie chandler                                                            Shannon Wheeler
           Recreation Department co-supervisor                                                     recreation clerk

FOllow us!                                        @phrec
Use #PHRec or tag us to be featured on our social media pages.

www.porthuronrec.com
Closed for...
Martin Luther King Jr. Day,
Monday, jan. 16

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Program registration info
Registration OPENS...
• Thursday, Jan. 5 for city of port Huron residents
• Friday, Jan. 6 for everone

How to register...
• Online: www.porthuronrec.com (credit card needed)
• Mail: Send registration form and payment to Palmer Park Recreation Center at 2829 Armour St. Port Huron, MI 48060
• FAX: Fax a registration form and payment of credit card info to 810.984.0192.
• Walk-in: Palmer Park Recreation Center, 2829 Armour St., Port Huron, MI 48060
Registration Form: www.porthuronrec.com/forms
Please make checks payable to the City of Port Huron.

township partners
In cooperation with Burtchville Township, Clyde Township, Port Huron Township, and Fort
Gratiot Township, their residents have been afforded the City of Port Huron’s resident rate. For this
reason, please be prepared to show proof of residency at the time of registration.

refund policy
If a program is canceled, you will receive a full refund. Participants wishing to cancel a registration must
notify our department one week prior to the start date of their class to receive a credit on account for
the full value of their class. This credit is good for one year.

Score scholarships are available! For more info, or for
an application, contact us at 810.984.9760!

                                                                          Look for
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                                                                          free programs!

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Groups and clubs Sports leagues
                            Belles,                                 port Huron Athletic Association
                            women’s Euchre                          coed Softball league
                            This women’s euchre card group          Established in 2022, the Port Huron Athletic Association (PHAA)
                          meets on Thursdays at 12:30 p.m.          is offering an adult coed softball league to individuals and teams
               at   the   Palmer Park Recreation Center.            interested in playing softball on Sundays in May. Games will be
                                                                    played at the ball diamond in Pine Grove Park.
Prior knowledge of euchre is required. Please bring $1 in cash
to play.
                                                                    Visit www.porthuronrec.com/phaasoftball to view rates and
                                                                    register a team.

Chess Club                                                          Date: Sundays, starting May 2023
Come play chess with the Port Huron Chess Club!                     LOCATION: Pine Grove Park ball field, 1204 Pine Grove Ave.
First Thursday every month: Instruction session from 6:30–          Rate: $320 per team, no individual player fee
7:30 p.m., followed by open play until 10 p.m..                     Register by: Friday, March 31
Remaining Thursdays: Tournament and casual play from 6:30–
10 p.m..
                                                                    Springtime Wiffle Ball
Membership is required for tournament play and special              Join a wiffle ball team this spring! This fun outdoor sport applies
events. If individuals do not wish to participate in                similar rules of baseball to a much smaller field and is easily picked
tournaments or special events they are welcome to free              up by newcomers.
open play during this time. FREE!
                                                                    Teams may register online at www.porthuronrec.com/wiffle-ball-
Ages: All ages                                                      league or in person at the Palmer Park Recreation Center for $20
DAY: Thursdays                                                      per team. Five to ten players may join a team. All equipment is
TIME: 6:30-10 p.m.                                                  provided.
LOCATION: Palmer Park Recreation Center
                                                                    Date: Thursdays, May 4-June 1
Adult membership rate: $20 per year                                 LOCATION: 16th st. park wiffle ball field, 2600 16th st.
18 or younger MEMBERSHIP rate: $10 per year                         Rate: $20 per team
                                                                    Register by: Thursday, april 27

                                                                    Family league                    Adult league
Senior lunches                                                      Ages: 7 or older
                                                                    TIME: 5:45 p.m.
                                                                                                     Ages: 18 or older
                                                                                                     TIME: 7 p.m.
The Palmer Park Recreation Center is a congregate meal site for
the Council on Aging, Inc., serving St. Clair County. Lunches are
served at 11:30 a.m. Monday through Friday. A $2.50 donation
is suggested for ages 60 or older. For individuals under 60,
lunches are $4.50.

Registration is necessary through the Council on Aging, Inc.,
serving St. Clair County at 810.982.4400.

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Active Opportunities
Learn to Skate                                                       Play with the Pros
Learn to ice skate with the Port Huron Minor Hockey                  This program is designed to introduce the basics of
Association and the Port Huron Figure Skating Club! In               skating and hockey in a fun atmosphere. Your child
this beginner class, kids will learn the basics of ice skating.      will learn from our local professionals: the Port Huron
McMorran Arena will be offering free rental skates and               Prowlers! Hockey sticks are provided. Skates (limited
helmets to participants. This class is instructed by the             quantities) are available to borrow for the duration of
professional staff of the Port Huron Figure Skating Club.            this program.

Parents are not allowed on the                                       Please wear: Helmet, gloves, and ice skates.
ice during class.
                                                                     Ages: 3 or older
Please wear: Warm clothes and gloves. Snow pants are                 Location: McMorran Arena, 701 McMorran Blvd.
recommended.                                                         Resident rate: $25 per session
                                                                     nonresident rate: $50 per session
Ages: 2-16                                                           Session I:
Location: McMorran Arena, 701 McMorran Blvd.                           Date: Tuesdays, jan. 24-Feb. 14
Session I:                                                             TIME: 11:30 a.m. t0 12:15 p.m.
  Date: Wednesdays, Jan. 18-Feb. 8                                     Register by: Friday, Jan. 20
  TIME: 6-7 p.m.                                                     Session II:
  Resident rate: $25 per session                                       Date: Tuesdays, Feb. 21-March 14
  nonresident rate: $50 per session                                    TIME: 11:30 a.m. t0 12:15 p.m.
  Register by: Tuesday, Jan. 17                                        Register by: Friday, Feb. 17
Session II:                                                            Class on Tuesday, Feb. 28, at Glacier Point, 4150
  Date: Wednesdays, March 8-April 12                                   Dove Rd.
  TIME: 6-7 p.m.
   Resident rate: $40 per session
  nonresident rate: $65 per session
  Register by: Tuesday, March 7

The weather may be cold and snow may be falling, but our
equipment rental program, SportPort, is still running at
Palmer Park! SportPort is here to ensure you can stay active
during all seasons. Stop by to borrow our traditional sports
equipment to use at an indoor gym for the week, sled or
inner tube to take to your favorite sledding hill or a pair
of skates!

For a full list of equipment, visit porthuronrec.com/part-
ner-programs/sportport. FREE!

Ages: All ages
Location: Palmer Park Recreation Center, please see the front desk
hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Active Opportunities
Modern fencing
In conjunction with the Blue Water Fencing Club,
classes will teach weapon handling and main fencing
positions; fencing movements, straight hits and hits
with disengagements; attacks and counter attacks. The
course is taught in foil, with an explanation of epee and
saber. Masks, gloves and practice foils are provided.

Ages: 12 or older
Location: Landmark academy, 4800 Lapeer Rd.
Resident rate: $55 per session
nonresident rate: $85 per session
Session I:
  Date: Mondays, Jan. 23-March 20
                                                              Adaptive Rec
                                                              Adaptive Recreation offers programs and activities
  TIME: 6-8 p.m.                                              designed to meet the neurodiversity needs of individuals
  Register by: Thursday, jan. 19                              who have developmental delays, cognitive impairments,
  No class on Presidents’ Day, Monday, Feb. 20.               physical impairments and/or autism.
Session II:
  Date: Mondays, April 3-may 22                               The sports and activities you find within the program are
  TIME: 6-8 p.m.                                              specialized to meet the community integration, social
  Register by: Thursday, march 30                             and recreation needs of residents and nonresidents who
  No class on Monday, March 27.                               are looking for non-inclusive opportunities.

                                                              Ages: 6-12
Drums Alive Power Beats                                ®
                                                              DATE: Wednesdays, Feb. 8, March 8 And April 5
                                                              Resident rate: $5 per day
Feel and experience the rhythms and dynamic
movements of this unique high-energy dance workout.           nonresident rate: $10 per day
Power Beats® combines movement with the power of              TIME: 6-7 p.m.
drumming. It is a workout for the entire body as well as a    Location: Recreation center
powerful tool for stress reduction and mental balance. Any    REGISTer by: One week before event
age or ability can participate in Drums Alive® Power Beats.

Ages: 16 or older
Location: Downstairs, Recreation Center
Resident rate: $40 per session
nonresident rate: $80 per session
Session I:
  Date: Tuesdays and Thursdays, Feb. 21-March 16
  TIME: 6:30-7:30 p.m.
  Register by: Tuesday, Feb. 14
Session II:
  Date: Tuesdays and Thursdays, March 21-April 13
  TIME: 6;30-7:30 p.m.
  Register by: Tuesday, March 14

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Gift Certificates                                 Little ninjas karate
                                                              Introductory karate class designed to teach focus,
                available!                                    memory, teamwork, discipline, self-control, fitness,
                                                              balance and coordination. This program is hosted by
                Amounts start at $10.
                                                              Professional Karate Schools of America (PKSA). A
               To purchase one, please                        responsible adult must remain in attendance during
             visit the Recreation Center.                     class.

                                                              No shoes or socks are to be worn during class. Uniforms
                                                              will be available to purchase for an additional $40.

self-defense                                                  Ages: 4-6
                                                              DATE: Tuesdays, Jan. 24-Feb. 28
                                                                                                TIME: 5-5:30 p.m.
                                                                                                Location: upstairs,
Brought to you by Professional Karate Schools of              Resident rate: $35                Recreation Center
America Port Huron (PKSA). This class teaches safety          nonresident rate: $65             REGISTer by: Monday, Jan. 23
strategies and physical techniques which enable
someone to successfully escape and resist violent attacks.

Please wear: comfortable fitting clothes.
                                                              Kids Power Karate
Ages: 14 or older            TIME: 5-6 p.m.                   This six-week martial arts class emphasizes self-defense,
DATE: thursday, Feb. 2       Location: upstairs,              physical fitness, conflict resolution, teamwork and
                             Recreation Center                anti-kidnapping techniques. This is an introductory
Resident rate: $20
                                                              program to Tang Soo Do, hosted by Professional
nonresident rate: $40        REGISTer by: thursday, Jan. 26
                                                              Karate Schools of America (PKSA). A responsible

                                                              adult must remain in attendance during class.

                                                              No shoes or socks are to be worn during class. Uniforms
                                                              will be available to purchase for an additional $40.

                                                              Ages: 7 or older                  TIME: 5:45-6:30 p.m.
                                                              DATE: Tuesdays, Jan. 24-Feb. 28   Location: upstairs,
                                                              Resident rate: $50                Recreation Center
                                                              nonresident rate: $80             REGISTer by: Monday, Jan. 23

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The Arts
shredded snowman creations
Enjoy some adult/child bonding time by making a memory
that will bring joy for years to come. We will walk you step
by step through the process to create this adorable shredded
paper snowman. All supplies included. Children must be
accompanied by an adult.

AGES: 2-5                       TIME: 6-7 p.m.
DATE: Wednesday, Feb. 8         Location: DOWNstairs,
Resident rate: $10              Recreation Center
nonresident Rate: $20           REGISTer by: wednesday, Feb. 1

                                                                 street scene painting
                                                                 Join us to discover the art of resist painting and other fun
                                                                 techniques to create this one-of-a-kind city scene. Create your
                                                                 rendition of your own home town if you like!

                                                                 AGES: 6-12                               TIME: 6-7 p.m.
                                                                 DATE: Wednesday, Feb. 22                 Location: DOWNstairs,
                                                                 Resident rate: $15                       Recreation Center
                                                                 nonresident Rate: $30                    REGISTer by: wednesday, Feb. 15

Spring trees
Discover the special everyday item used to create these
beautiful painted spring tree designs. This painting will be
great to add to your spring décor.

Ages: 12 or older               TIME: 6-7 p.m.
DATE: Wednesday, March 8        Location: DOWNstairs,
Resident rate: $15              Recreation Center
nonresident rate: $30           REGISTer by: wednesday, march 1

Canvas acrylic pours
Learn two different acrylic pour techniques in this messy, fun class! Participants will use these techniques to pour on two
8”x10” canvases. Participants are welcome to purchase an extra object on-site for an additional $5 to learn a third pour
technique. Canvases must remain at the Recreation Center for 48 hours to dry before taken home. Please wear clothing
you don’t mind getting paint on.

Ages: 4 or older                TIME: 4-5:30 p.m.
DATE: saturday, March 11        Location: DOWNstairs,
Resident rate: $40              Recreation Center
nonresident rate: $80           REGISTer by: Saturday, March 4

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Creative movement
This exciting, fun-filled class blends the magic of childhood creativity with movement and the principles of ballet. With
imaginations fully engaged, dancers swim and sing with the mermaids, fly with the fairies and prance with unicorns while
learning how to plie’, tendu’ and passe’.

Please wear: Plain leotards, tights and ballet shoes or solid t-shirt, fitted black pants and ballet shoes.

Ages: 3-4                           TIME: 3:45-4:30 p.m.
DATE: Mondays, Jan. 23-may 8        Location: upstairs,
Resident rate: $112                 Recreation Center
nonresident rate: $175              REGISTer by: monday, Jan. 23

Ballet and Tap Combo
Learn the basics of two different dance styles! The first half is preballet, while the second half focuses on the basics of tap.
Dancers will practice tempo, learn to count music and shuffle like Ginger Rodgers!

Please wear: Plain leotards, tights, tap and ballet shoes or solid t-shirt, fitted black pants, tap and ballet shoes.

Ages: 5-6                           TIME: 4:45-5:45 p.m.
DATE: Mondays, Jan. 23-may 8        Location: upstairs,
Resident rate: $128                 Recreation Center
nonresident rate: $185              REGISTer by: monday, Jan. 23

beginner jazz
This class is an introduction to jazz basics and technique through strength and flexibility exercises, floor progressions and
choreography.

Please wear: Black jazz shoes and comfortable but not baggy clothing.

Ages: 6-8                           TIME: 6-7 p.m.
DATE: Mondays, Jan. 23-may 8        Location: upstairs,
Resident rate: $128                 Recreation Center
nonresident rate: $185              REGISTer by: monday, Jan. 23

valentine acrylic pours
Bring your special someone to our Valentine Acrylic Pour class! Couples will learn two different pour techniques and pour
onto two 8”x10” canvases. For an additional $10, couples may pour onto a wooden heart to create a combined piece—perfect
for Valentine’s Day! Single participant tickets are available, and include two 8”x10” canvases to paint on. Canvases must
remain at the Recreation Center for 48 hours to dry before taken home. This class is messy! Please wear clothing you
don’t mind getting paint on.

Ages: 8 or older                                           TIME: 4:30-5:30 p.m.
DATE: Saturday, Feb. 11                                    Location: DOWNstairs,
Resident rate: $80 per couple or $40 per person            Recreation Center
nonresident rate: $160 per couple or $80 per person        REGISTer by: Saturday, Feb. 4
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courses
all about sprouts!                                               love and baking: a valentine
Come learn how sprouts grow and why eating them is
delicious and good for your belly! We’ll make two yummy          class
snacks with sprouts, and you’ll take home the recipe and a       Join us as we make fun treats with a crunchy, tangy pop
sprouting kit to eat sprouts snacks again and again!             and bake our own biscuits with love in this baking class!

A parent must accompany and attend class with their              A parent must accompany and attend class with their
child. Registration includes both a child and one adult.         child. Registration includes both a child and one adult.

Ages: 4-8, and an adult         TIME: 4:30-5:30 p.m.             Ages: 4-8, and an adult          TIME: 4:30-5:30 p.m.
DATE: Friday, March 10          Location: Upstairs,              DATE: Friday, Feb. 10            Location: Upstairs,
Resident rate: $30              Recreation Center                Resident rate: $24               Recreation Center
nonresident rate: $60           REGISTer by: Friday, March 3     nonresident rate: $48            REGISTer by: Friday, Feb. 3

CPR and First Aid for severe                                     Babysitting class
                                                                 Do you want to become the most prepared and
trauma (FaSt)                                                    confident babysitter in your neighborhood? Start your
This American Red Cross certification course teaches adult       babysitting business on the right foot and learn how to
and child CPR, first aid and AED. Upon successful comple-        be a safe, professional and reliable sitter in this two-day
tion of the class, you will obtain a certification valid for 2   course.
years.
                                                                 Topics include choosing age-appropriate activities, basic
Ages: 15 or older               TIME: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.           child care, bottle feeding, child behavior, leadership,
DATE: Saturday, March 18        Location: Main floor,            professionalism, safety, starting a babysitting business
Resident rate: $75              Recreation Center                and more. Participants must attend both days.
nonresident rate: $125          REGISTer by: Friday, March 10
		                                                               Ages: 11 or older                    Day: Friday, March 3
                                                                 Location: main floor,                time: 4-8 p.m.
                                                                 Recreation Center                           and
                                                                 Resident rate: $35                   Day: Saturday, March 4
                                                                 nonresident rate: $70                time: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
                                                                 REGISTer by: Friday, Feb. 24

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Special Events

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BYOG Sweetheart Dance
Join us for our BYOG (Bring Your Own Grownup) Sweetheart Dance! Kids ages 3-12 are invited to bring a grownup of their
choice to this Valentine’s Day themed dance. There will be a craft, snacks, drinks and of course, dancing! Come enjoy a night
of fun with your sweetheart to celebrate love this Valentine’s Day.

Spaces fill quickly! Pre-registration is required.

Ages: All ages, 3-12 recommended
Date: Thursday, Feb. 9
TIME: 6:30-8 p.m.
Location: Mcmorran lounge, downstairs on theatre side
Resident rate: $20 per couple, $10 per addional person
n0nResident rate: $30 per couple, $15 per addional person
Register by: Monday, Feb. 6

                                                                  Oldies get Goodies
                                                                  We are excited Oldies Get Goodies is returning for a
Puzzle Palooza                                                    another year! Adults 65 or older, are invited to sign up for
                                                                  this free, four-week program where a weekly goodie bag
Join us for our first ever Puzzle Palooza at Palmer
                                                                  is dropped off at your door.
Park! Engage your brain and work in teams of 1-4
people to put together a 500-piece puzzle. The
                                                                  Are you looking to sign up a loved one? Remember to
team to finish their puzzle first will receive a prize!
                                                                  inform the participant they are enrolled and what dates
                                                                  they will expect us to deliver their goodies.
Hot cocoa and snacks will also
be available.                                                     We look forward to bringing fun activities for seniors
                                                                  during the winter season.
Pre-registration is required.
                                                                  Spaces fill quickly! FREE for residents and township
                                                                  partners!
Ages: 18 or older               TIME: 6-8 p.m.
DATE: Wednesday, Jan. 25        Location: Recreation Center       Participants will be contacted with their delivery day
rate: $5 per person             REGISTer by: Wednesday, Jan. 18   and time.

                                                                  AGES: 65 or older
                                                                  DATE: weekly on Tuesdays or Thursdays, Jan. 29-Feb. 19
Share your memories with us on social                             Time: To be determined, based on route schedule
                                                                  Location: Goodies delivered to your door
        media by using #PHREC                                     Register by: Friday, Jan. 13
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Special Events
Ice skating                                                               Winter giveaways
Visit our free outdoor skating rinks at Lincoln Park,                     Keep an eye on our Facebook page, @phrec, for some
Palmer Park and the McMorran Place Plaza! The ice                         special winter giveaways coming in February and
rinks are weather permitting, but are usually available                   March! On the first of each month, we will post a photo
in mid to late January.                                                   of a container filled with candy. Make your best guess
                                                                          in the comments as to how much candy is in the jar to
Hockey pucks, sticks and skates (limited quantities) are                  win and the closest guess will receive the jar! FREE!
available to borrow from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday
through Friday at the Palmer Park location. To borrow
one, please see the front desk at the Recreation Center.

Hockey is not permitted at the McMorran location.
FREE!
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Snowy saturdays
The Palmer Park Recreation Center will be open on
Saturdays from 12-4 p.m. during the months of January
and February, excluding Saturday, Jan. 28, weather
permitting. Come inside the back (north) entrance to
warm up with hot cocoa and a cookie.

Sleds and skates are available to borrow from SportPort
                                                                          SledFest
                                                                          Embrace the winter season by joining us for our second
and must be returned by 3:45 p.m.. FREE!                                  annual SledFest at Palmer Park! Participate in one of our
                                                                          sledding competitions, enjoy a cup of hot cocoa, roast
                                                                          s’mores, ice skate or sled for fun. Prizes will be given in
                                                                          each age group for longest slide and best decorated sled!

                                                                          We encourage you to bring your own sleds, snow tubes
                                                                          and skates, but limited quantities are available to
                                                                          borrow from SportPort. This event is weather permitting.
                                                                          Participants must register for this event. FREE!

                                                                          Please wear: Clothing for cold/snowy conditions.
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                                                                          Register by: friday, Feb. 3

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Downtown events

jAN. 14 - NICK PAUL: FUN MAGIC TOUR				                    JAN. 28 - SIMPLY QUEEN: QUEEN TRIBUTE
FEB. 4 - JOHN WAITE						                                  FEB. 10 - HOTEL CALIFORNIA: EAGLES TRIBUTE
FEB. 25 - BEATLEMANIA LIVE!: THE BEATLES TRIBUTE		         MARCH 10,11,12 - PORT HURON CIVIC THEATRE: FROZEN JR.
MARCH 25 - MARK FARNER’S AMERICAN BAND			                  APRIL 15 - STAYIN’ ALIVE: BEE GEES TRIBUTE
June 23 - REO Speedwagon					                              more info: www.mcmorran.com/shows

      Save the dates!
CHILLY FEST is Jan. 27 & 28!
Ice sculptures - chili - music - s’mores - carriage rides
kid zone Jan. 28, 12-2:30 p.m. More info: www.chillyfest.org

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Nature Programs
Winter Stonefly Search
Discover nature around you, even in the depths of winter! The Belle River is teaming with life, and we’re digging in to
explore it. Unlike most insects, the sensitive winter stonefly prefers the coldest months of the year to complete its life
cycle and avoid predators. We’ll collect and count the stoneflies we find in order to determine the health of the river.

Join Friends of the St. Clair River for the second annual Winter Stonefly Search at Columbus County Park on Jan. 28 at 10
a.m.. Participants and are invited to warm up with hot cocoa back at the lodge! Families are welcome to join, but children
must be accompanied by an adult. FREE!

Please wear: Waterproof boots and/or waders, gloves, and other appropriate cold weather gear.
Please meet at the Lodge, inside the park.

AGES: All ages
DATE: Saturday, Jan. 28
Time: 10 a.m. to noon
Location: Columbus County Park, 1670 Bauman Rd.
Register by: Friday, Jan. 27

Photo credit: Friends of the St. Clair River

Sanborn snow days stewardship
Winter may seem an unlikely time to remove woody invasive species, but there’s no better time! Learn how to identify
and remove woody invasive plants and explore the snowy trails at the Sanborn Park Snowy Days Stewardship events.
No experience necessary, we will show you how to help protect our natural resources! Bring your gloves and loppers
if you own them; extras will be available to borrow. Children must be accompanied by an adult. FREE!

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DATE: Mondays, Jan. 9, Feb. 6 and March 6
Time: 1-3 p.m.
Location: sanborn Park, 1919 sanborn st.
Register by: one day before event

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Progress at our parks
Optimist skatepark
Coming in spring 2023, Optimist Skatepark will have a new cement skatepark for use with skateboards, scooters,
inline skates and BMX bikes.

Thank you to our sponsors: Skatepark Project, formerly the Tony Hawk Foundation; Community Foundation of St. Clair
County; Community Foundation of Southeast Michigan; St. Clair County Parks and Recreation; Michigan DNR Land
and Water Conservation Fund; ITC Holdings, Corp.; Advia Credit Union; multiple private donors and supporters of our
Skatepark Advisory Committee fundraisers.
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Gratiot Park                                                                                     Sanborn Park Multi-use
Coming in spring 2023, Gratiot Park will have a new
pavilion, splash pad and accessible play equipment!                                              Trail
                                                                                                 We are adding onto the Multi-Use Trail at Sanborn Park!
Thank you to our sponsors: Ralph C. Wilson, Jr.                                                  Phase II of the project is expected to start in spring or
Foundation; Community Foundation of St. Clair                                                    summer of 2023!
County; Michigan Rehabilitation Services; Michigan
Department of Natural Resources Trust Fund and the                                               Thank you to our sponsor: Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Legacy
Hannah R. Winkler Memorial Fund.                                                                 Fund.

Camp palmer
Camp Palmer, our state licensed day camp, offers a fun and safe place for school aged children to spend their summer.
Activities include: swim lessons, field trips, arts and crafts, outdoor play, organized games, theatre arts, sports and more!

Registration for returning families opens at 8 a.m. on Monday, March 13.
Registration for new families opens at 8 a.m. on Monday, March 20.

Registration is only available in person, and the fee reserves your spot. Spaces fill quickly!

Ages: 6 to 12, and have attended kindergarten      Location: Downstairs, Palmer Park
Date: Monday, june 19 to Friday, Aug. 25           Resident Registration fee: $25
Time: 6:45 a.m. to 5:45 p.m.                       NonResident Registration Fee: $35

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Port H uron Parks & Recre ati o n
www.porthuronrec.com - 810.984.9760 - 2829 Armour St.

2023 Winter events
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