Village of Port Sanilac
56 N. Ridge Street, Port Sanilac, MI 48469
Downtown Development Authority
P.O Box 107, Port Sanilac, MI 48469
info@portsanilac.net
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February 2012 Vol. 4 Issue 2
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2012 Welcome Guide
A great way to market your business and events!
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Are you a local business that needs an affordable option for advertising?
Do you have an event in Port Sanilac that you would like listed in the Calendar of Events of the 2012 guide? The Port Sanilac 2012 Welcome Guide is still accepting advertising requests and event listing submissions! Our Welcome Guide is distributed in travel centers across the state of Michigan as well as locally distributed. More than 10,000 copies are printed..don't miss out on this great advertising opportunity, it's not too late! If you are a local business that would like to advertise in the guide or submit an event for the calendar of events listed in the guide, please contact: Jennifer Powell DDA Coordinator (810) 488-1288
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2012 Business Enrichment Classes!
The Sanilac Career Center is offering Winter Enrichment Business Classes starting in February.
Space is limited, so be sure to register early. For more information, please contact Mary Fraley at 810-648-4700 ext.266 or mfraley@sanilac.k12.mi.us. Click here for the flyer detailing class descriptions, dates, times, and information.
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Artist of the Month
Bill Willis
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Bill Wills is Sanilac District Library's Artist of the Month for February.
Duck out of the cold and warm up to a new book by visiting the library this winter.
Audio and E-books are coming soon! The staff has been trained and eagerly await the new frontier for reading!
Click here to view their website, activities, and events!
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The Port Sanilac Portal
All the Good News about Port Sanilac!
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Greetings!
Can you smell spring yet? Mother nature has thrown us for a loop here and there, and kept most of the snow to herself lately, hasn't she? Maybe she will throw a chillier day out there around the 14th so the lovebirds can cuddle close on Valentine's Day!  Meanwhile, the DDA has been preparing for spring full steam ahead! Events are being posted and welcome guides organized knowing that our visitors like to plan ahead!
Planning for the beautification of our downtown area is rolling right along as well. Signs of spring should include newly painted lamp posts and native perennials for our flower boxes.
Coordination with our larger community is also essential to ensure a productive springtime season! Community focal points, like our Museum, Farmers' Market, and Local Businesses are being brought to light while meeting with community and tourism partners to keep our treasures in the spotlight for all to see far and wide.
Speaking of treasures...Grab your sweetheart and head out to Tom Forager's Valentine's Day Concert at the Museum, treat that man of yours to a Stone Lodge Steak, or brush up your skills and sign up for Blue Water Sports Bar's Pool Tournament this month. Whatever your plans, spread the love locally!
Most Sincerely,
Jennifer Powell
Coordinator, Port Sanilac DDA
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Fire Hall Park Planned for Port Sanilac
by Linda Berk Voit
It started in 1942, when the Oldfield Family sold a piece of their land adjacent to Port Sanilac's current fire station. The price tag of $1 was in exchange for a promise to create a public park once owned and operated by this historic family. Three attempts to carry out this promise have been met with obstacles ranging from finances to natural resource issues. However, thanks to tenacious wills and knowledgeable townsfolk, these challenges are being met with plans to carry out this vision.
Just ask committee chairperson and village resident, Gale Travis. Diligently, he has spent countless hours working with local, county & state officials to shift through available grants, resources and building requirements in order to bring this project to fruition. "We're in Phase I of the boundary construction plans & approval process. It's been an exciting learning curve and thanks to my committee and the professional services of architects and personnel from our village, county and state agencies, we have plans and timelines ready to go".
Gale has written and received available state grants for most of the project, with matching funds available. It's now time to ask for formal bids on certain production elements as well as asking for volunteers to help with specific tasks, monies in donations or gifts in kind. It's a great opportunity for community groups and/or residents who have time and talent to come forth and help with specific mini projects within the scope of work for the park effort."
The plans include a restroom facility, plaza and information station to display maps and guides to the area, a tennis/pickle ball court and to maintain the current designated area for the summer famers' market. Structures will replicate Port Sanilac's historic village buildings.
Gale's committee has been meeting once a month to help with the project but now it time for more community involvement. If you think you or your community group can help with this project, contact Linda Voit, committee member, at lindavoit@att.net
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Set List set for Music at the Harbor!
Get your dancin' shoes on and grab your lawnchair, the setlist is set for Music at the Harbor 2012! There's something for everyone, from blues and funk to jigs and waltzes, topped off with a little cocktail of the carribbean!
Thanks to the seemingly endless energy of Susan Gill, our bands this year are sure to be a rockin' good time!
We are excited to jump start what we hope
 will be an annual event with Caribbean Blue, the premier Jimmy Buffet Tribute band! It is sure to be a tropical paradise pitstop for all those parrotheads taking in the Cheeseburger Festival in Caseville and Margarita Fest in Lexington....One cannot indulge in the Buffet experience too much in a summer!
And for those with more of a taste for the blues, funk, and motown...Detroit comes to us with the sounds of Sweet Claudette and her Vibes Axis Band, Planet D Nonet, Funkee Station, and The Boa Constrictor Band. Get down and enjoy! These are some of Detroit's finest homegrown talent.
For a complete listing of music with descriptions, dates, and more...Please read on here. |
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Upcoming Events!February 4, 2012
Pajama Party- at The Blue Water Sports Bar & Grill. DJ, Karaoke, and a best dressed contest!
February 5, 2012
Super Bowl Party- at The Blue Water Sports Bar & Grill. Super prices and prizes for everyone!
February 12, 2012
Jack & Jill Pool Tournament- at The Blue Water Sports Bar & Grill. Tournament starts at Noon. Register early!
February 12, 2012
Museum Church Concert- Tom Norager's 'Ageless Love Songs' Concert begins at 3:00 pm at the Sanilac County Historical Museum Church. His combination of piano and vocal styling will range from classical to the oldies and from the 20's through the 60's. Enjoy tunes like 'Ma, He's Makin' Eyes at Me', numerous Broadway show tunes, and 'My Funny Valentine'. Tickets: $10/adults, $5/students, kids under 12 are free! For more information, call 81-622-9946 or visit www.sanilaccountymuseum.org. Read more here.
February 18, 2012
Red Solo Cup Party- at The Blue Water Sports Bar & Grill. Dress in Red!!
February 26, 2012
Museum Church Concert- Marissa Stark. 3:00pm at the Sanilac County Historical
Museum Church. Marissa Stark on the Oboe brings us our second Classical Concert of the Season! Tickets: $10/adults, $5/students, kids under 12 are free! For more information, call 81-622-9946 or visit www.sanilaccountymuseum.org.
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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. We look forward to seeing you around town!
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