Community Corner
Tradition and Art on Display at Lac Ste. Claire Art Fair
For nearly a quarter century the show has showcased some of the best work in the region and benefits the Miss St. Clair Shores Scholarship Program
The r turned 24 years old this year, and people flocked to in St. Clair Shores Saturday to take in the sights.
The art fair benefits the Miss St. Clair Shores Scholarship Program, which provides college money for young women of the city.
Mary Lou Munger of St. Clair Shores was volunteering at the fair, selling official art fair handbags, mugs, shirts and more to raise donations to fund the fair.
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She said her husband, George E. Munger, started the art fair 24 years ago and her daughter-in-law, Elizabeth Munger has taken over.
"I love the fair and to see everyone smiling," said Mary Lou Munger. "That's why I'm still here."
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Angela Venditti, 23, Miss St. Clair Shores, Natalie Seese, 12, Little Miss St. Clair Shores, and Vanessa Chambe, 13, Miss Teen St. Clair Shores, were at the event wearing their tiaras and smiles. All three are from St. Clair Shores.
Venditti, a recent graduate of Oakland University with a Bachelor of Arts in communications, takes the responsibilities of the crown seriously for the youth of the community.
"I enjoy representing the city of St. Clair Shores at various events and being a role model for young girls," said Venditti. "I want them to know that hard work, good decision making skills, and giving back to the community are all very rewarding endeavors."
Chambe said it was great to see so many people come out to support the city's art fair and the Little Miss St. Clair Shores Program.
"The fair is wonderful because it brings the community together," said Chambe.
Seese also said it is great to see families coming out to enjoy Veterans Memorial Park and the art fair.
"I think art is important because it brings out the creative side of people and a fair like this is a very fun and relaxing time for everyone," said Seese.
For more information about the program, visit www.missstclairshores.com.
The art fair featured artists from all over the country, festival food and all the amenities of the park.
Renee Oberlin, from Akron, Ohio was there to sell her bejeweled wares for her business, Twin Designs Inc.
"This is our first time here," said Oberlin, who was there with her mother. "This crowd is fantastic, the park is beautiful, and the staff was very helpful."
Steve Cassin, executive director, for the Macomb County Planning and Economic Development Department, was there representing the office of Mark Hackel, Macomb County Executive.
Cassin was also one of the judges for the fair's art show.
"I'm really impressed by the quality of art on display here," said Cassin. "There is a lot of talent that is being recognized and a lot of smiling people enjoying the art fair, so it is a win-win for everyone."
Cassin said this is one of the best art shows in the area.
"The county and Mark Hackel definitely support any event that brings people together and shows the community spirit that makes Macomb County a great place to live in," said Cassin.
The Lac Ste. Claire Art Fair will be open from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday at Veterans Memorial Park.
