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Village of Port Sanilac
PO Box 107
56 N. Ridge St.
Port Sanilac, MI  48469
810-622-0404
info@portsanilac.net 
www.portsanilac.net 
June 2011Vol 3, Issue 6
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Port Sanilac Portal
All the Good News about Port Sanilac 

Greetings!
Summer is in full swing here in Port Sanilac.  The weather is lovely, the Lake is warming, and the kids are out of school.  Keep your eyes open for this newsletter, for the Port Sanilac Welcome Guide, and watch the website (www.portsanilac.net) for information about what's happening in Port Sanilac this summer.  See you in town soon!

Sanilac District Library Offers Summer Reading Programs 

The Sanilac District Library is offering a summer reading programReading Sun again this summer to the residents of the Sanilac District.  The theme for this year's program is One World, Many Stories and the adventure begins by signing up at the library. 

 

The program is built to engage people of all ages:

Read-To-Me-Program for pre-readers: newborn to kindergarten,

One World, Many Stories for kindergarten to 6th graders, 

You Are Here for teens, and

Novel Destinations: Read Your Way Across the USA for adults.

 

The summer reading program will conclude on Tuesday, August 9th at 7:00 pm with a Summer Reading Party at the Library!

 

For babies through teens, read 5 or more library books and you will get a prize package at the party.  Adults can sign up for the weekly prize drawing, one entry for each book read.

 

For more information on the Summer Reading Program visit the Sanilac District Library Summer Reading website.

 

Thursdays is always kids day at the Sanilac District Library!  Visitors are welcome!

 

Summer Story Time is offered for children from kindergarten to 3rd grade each Thursday at 11:30 am from June 16 through August 5.

 

Wigglers Reading and Toddler Time are offered every Thursday throughout the year.  Wigglers is at 10 am and is designed for babies, newborn to 24 months.  Toddler Time begins at 10:30 am and is for children ages 2-4 years.  Wigglers and Toddlers must be accompanied by a caregiver.

 

Visit the Sanilac District Library website for more information about our library's programs and offerings.

One World, Many Stories

Perch of July Tournament Comes to Port Sanilac

  Perch

Beginning July 1st at 5:00 am and finishing at 10:00 pm on July 29th is the First Annual Perch of July fishing tournament. 

 

This summer tournament, hosted by Port Sanilac Bait and Sporting Goods is open to all fishermen.  Cash prizes will be awarded during the Port Sanilac Summer Festival.

 

Registration forms are available at the Port Sanilac Bait and Sporting Goods store and at other businesses throughout town.  This is an individual contest, registration is $20 per person.

 

Don't miss out on the opportunity to create another great "fish story"! 

 

For more information call PSBSG at 810-531-1510 or 810-837-1420 or visit the event page on Facebook:

 

Perch of July

  

Blue Water Sports Bar and Grill Sponsors Golf Tournament

Golf Fireworks Fundraiser 

The Blue Water Sports Bar and Grill is sponsoring a Golf Tournament at the Huron Shores Golf Course to support the Port Sanilac 4th of July Fireworks. 

 

Registration is $60/person.  You can register at the Huron Shores Golf Course or call the Blue Water for more information  810-622-0176.

 

Port Sanilac Farmers' Market Accepting the Bridge Card

The Port Sanilac Farmers' Market is now equipped to help those in our community who are most in need.  We are accepting the Bridge Card! 

 

Bridge Card holders can visit the information stand, we will swipe their card on our POS machine and charge any dollar amount that they choose.  Customers will then receive an equivalent amount of wooden tokens which can be spent like cash at the market for food, plants that produce food, and seeds for growing food! 

 

Help to spread the word about this new service at our Market!

 

The Market has also been busy recruiting new vendors.  Beginning June 24th there will be a butcher on site offering pre-packaged local meats and sausages.  We have added a number of new craft vendors and the produce vendors are bringing more variety every week.  Make the Market your first stop for grocery shopping for the weekend!

 

Finally, beginning July 9th and running through September 3rd the Market will also be open on Saturdays from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm.  This will be a smaller market than on Friday, but there will plenty to fill your baskets if you missed us on Friday.

 

See you at the Market! 

Farmers' Market Logo

June and July Events

May 28 through September 5, 11:00 am to 4:00 pm:  Guided tours of the Sanilac County Historical Museum and Village every Wednesday through Sunday.  $5 Adults, $4 Seniors, $2 Children.  Call 810-622-9946 for more information.

 

Fridays, May 27 through October 14, 3:00-7:00 pm:  Port Sanilac Farmers' Market at Fire Hall Park, just North of the Village Offices on M-25.  Now accepting the Bridge card!

 

Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, June 23-25, 8:00 pm:  The Barn Theatre presents Over the River.  Call 810-622-9114 for information and tickets or visit www.barntheatre.net.

 

Saturday, June 25, 6:00 pm:  "Meals from the Ships of the Great Lakes" fundraiser dinner for the Museum.  Tickets $35/person, $30/person for Society members.  Call to make reservations  810-622-9633 or 810-359-7701.

 

Saturday, June 25, 7:00 pm:  Music at the Harbor presents Ourselves, a local favorite, this traditional Celtic/folk band will delight listeners of all ages.

 

Sunday, June 26, 3:00 pm:  Classical Concert at the Museum featuring Rebekah Brown on violin and Matt Manhart on piano.  $10/adult, $5/student, children free at the door.  Call 810-622-9946 for more information.

 

Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, June 30-July 2, 8:00 pm:  The Barn Theatre presents Hee Haw Hayride.  Call 810-622-9114 for information and tickets or visit www.barntheatre.net.

 

Friday, July 1 through Friday July 29:  The first annual Perch of July Fishing Tournament.  Get more information and register at Port Sanilac Bait and Sporting Goods or visit the Facebook event at Perch of July.

 

Saturday, July 2, 12 noon-2:00 pm:  Strawberry Social at the Port Sanilac United Methodist Church.  Eat goodies while you watch the Independence Day parade! 

 

Saturday, July 2, 12 noon:  Blue Water Sports Bar and Grill 2nd Annual Pig Roast!

 

Saturday, July 2, 1:00 pm:  Independence Day parade!  Join your friends and neighbors as we celebrate our countries birth with an old fashioned 4th of July parade.  Contact the Village office to enter a float 810-622-9963.

 

Saturday, July 2, immediately following the parade:  Mount Clemens Regulars vs. Port Sanilac Fire and Police departments in a Civil War era baseball game at the Bark Shanty Community Center.

 

Saturday, July 2, 7:00 pm:  Sock Hop in the Park.  Bring your classic car down to the Sock Hop at Harbor Park.  A DJ will be on hand, spinning 45s for your dancing enjoyment.  Make donations to support the Port Sanilac Classic Car and Truck show on July 23rd.

 

Sunday, July 3, 8:00 am-12 noon:  Independence Day Breakfast at St. Mary Church.  Everyone welcome!

 

Sunday, July 3, 5:00-8:00 pm:  Strawberry Social at St. John's Lutheran Church.  Great eats including hot dogs, pies, and ice cream will fill you up while you're waiting for the fireworks!

 

Sunday, July 3, 7:00 pm:  Music at the Harbor presents The Lash.  Celtic mayhem music gets everyone in the spirit for the fireworks.

 

Sunday, July 3, Dusk (approximately 10 pm):  Port Sanilac's annual 4th of July fireworks show will explode over the Lake from the North break wall.  Get your seats early!

 

Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, July 7-9, 8:00 pm:  The Barn Theatre presents The Mind with the Dirty Man.  Call 810-622-9114 for information and tickets or visit www.barntheatre.net.

 

Saturday, July 9, 9:00 am-2:00 pm:  White Elephant Sale at St. Mary Parish Center.  Call 810-622-9904 for information or to participate.

 

Saturdays, July 9 through September 3, 3:00-7:00 pm:  The Port Sanilac Farmers' Market adds an extra day of shopping during the height of the produce season.  Located at Fire Hall Park, just North of the Village Offices on M-25.  Now accepting the Bridge card!

 

Saturday, July 9, 7:00 pm:  Music at the Harbor presents Floyd King and the Bushwhackers at Harbor Park

 

Sunday, July 10, 1:00 pm:  Victorian Summer Brunch fundraiser for the Museum at the Van Camp House.  $35/person, reservations required, call 810-622-9946 for details.

 

Wednesdays, July 13, 20, and 27, 1:00-3:00 pm:  Children's Days at the Museum.  Various activities will introduce your children to the history of Sanilac County.  Call 810-622-9946 for more information.

 

Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, July 14-16, 8:00 pm:   The Barn Theatre presents The Mind with the Dirty Man.  Call 810-622-9114 for information and tickets or visit www.barntheatre.net.

 

Saturday, July 16:  Port Sanilac Garden Club Annual Garden Walk, "Birds, Bees, and Butterflies...Please Come to My Garden".  Call 810-622-8164 for information and tickets.

 

Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, July 21-23, 8:00 pm: 

The Barn Theatre presents Don't Say Goodbye, I'm Not Leaving.   Call 810-622-9114 for information and tickets or visit www.barntheatre.net

 

Saturday, July 23:  Annual Crafters' Fair at the Museum.  Call 810-622-9946 to reserve a booth.

 

Saturday, July 23, 10:00 am-3:00 pm:  Port Sanilac Classic Car and Truck Show at the Stone Lodge.  Bring your classic car and compete for great prizes!   Call 810-414-2509 or 810-622-0326 for registration and information.

 

Saturday, July 23, 7:00 pm:  Music at the Harbor presents Bill Denbrock, big band music at Harbor Park.

 

Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, July 28-30, 8:00 pm: 

 

Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, July 29-31: 

 

 

Sunday, July 31, 11:00 am-5:00 pm:  Summertime Dinner and Raffle at St. Mary Parish Center - cash prizes and gift baskets.  Everyone welcome!

 

Stay tuned to www.portsanilac.net for more event news.  Or join us on Facebook and get updates sent to you!   

 

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We are always looking to improve our town and our services, your input is welcome.  Please forward any comments or questions to info@portsanilac.net.
Sincerely,
 
The Port Sanilac Downtown Development Authority