A T-shirt for sale is displayed by Kiwanis members during the 2006 edition of the Harper Charity Cruise.
By: Alyssa Ochss | St. Clair Shores Sentinel | Published August 20, 2023
ST. CLAIR SHORES — The Shorewood Kiwanis Harper Charity Cruise is right around the corner, and business owners are excited for its arrival.
Joe Tabbi, general manager of Bagnasco & Calcaterra Funeral Home, said they’re excited every year for the cruise. They will have a tent set up outside the business, serving hot dogs, hamburgers and beverages.
“It’s just nice having all the people around and being able to see a lot of people,” Tabbi said.
Their business will have the Shorewood Kiwanis T-shirts for sale as well. They will also have musical entertainment.
This year, the cruise will extend to 12 Mile Road, giving more businesses in the city an opportunity to see and welcome cruise-watching neighbors.
Anna Marie Asaro, owner of Vincent’s Hair Salon, said she’s excited they’ve decided to extend the cruise to 12 Mile, and that it gives those businesses something to celebrate. Vincent’s has been in business for 66 years and she said it’s good to see the community support.
“I’m looking forward to it,” Asaro said.
George Takla, owner of George’s Auto Parts, said they’ve been promoting the cruise in past years.
In a previous article, Rosanne Minne, chairperson of the Shorewood Kiwanis Harper Charity Cruise, said they have around 180 sponsors for this year’s cruise. Money from those sponsors will be used to support children’s charities in the community and the community in general.
The cruise is on Aug. 30 and, according to a Facebook post made by the Shorewood Kiwanis, will last from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. People can set up chairs in the right of way, Minne said, but everyone was reminded to be safe for the duration of the cruise.