Operation Christmas Child
Folks in St. Clair County can turn an ordinary shoebox into a gift for a child halfway around the world. Operation Christmas Child will collect filled boxes during National Collection Week, November 16th through the 23rd, with drop-off spots open across Michigan. Since 1993, the group has delivered gifts to kids facing war, poverty, and disaster, and hopes to reach 12.8 million children this year. People who can’t pack a box can give ten dollars online and track where it goes. A step-by-step guide to packing a shoebox is posted on the group’s website.
Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet
Wild Game Dinner
Port Huron veterans will benefit when Elks Lodge 343 hosts its 5th Annual Wild Game Dinner Saturday, January 16th at 3292 Beach Road. Doors open at 4:00 p.m., with dinner at 6:00 p.m. Proceeds support local veterans, including one who will go on a Whitetail gun hunt. Table Captains can reserve a table for 8 at $520 through October 31st and enter an early bird gun raffle. Sponsors, volunteers, and wild game and fish donations are also needed.
Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet
School Vaccine Exemption
St. Clair County parents can now skip the trip to the health department for school vaccine exemption paperwork. The county launched an online process for the non-medical exemption form. Parents complete the required education online, then receive their certification by email to give to their child’s school or program. County families submit one request per child. Health department staff are still available to answer vaccine questions at no charge. Visit scchealth.co, or call 810-987-5300.
Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet
Marysville Man Leads Ghostbusters Crew
A group of local volunteers is suiting up to spread some community spirit across the Blue Water Area. The Blue Water Ghostbusters wear the famous costumes, bring proton packs and an Ectomobile, and show up at local events. Marysville’s Nicholas Putinsky helps run the group. He says they are not after money or sponsors. They simply want to do some good. The group formed last November and made its first appearance in August at the Port Huron Bookmobile birthday. They have two appearances planned for Saturday, October 24.
Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet