New Fund to Support Programs
The St. Clair Rotary Club and the Community Foundation of St. Clair County have launched a new fund to support local programs. Founded in 1924, the Rotary Club has funded various community projects. The new fund, managed by the Community Foundation, aims to preserve the club’s legacy while focusing on future projects in St. Clair and surrounding townships. Past projects include building the St. Clair Inn and expanding the Little League field. Donations to the new fund can be made online.
Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet
Show the Love Dinner and Dance
The ARC of St. Clair County will host its 3rd Annual Show the Love Dinner and Dance on Thursday, February 20th, from 5:30 to 9:00 p.m. at Alexander’s Banquet Center in Marysville. The evening features a DJ, photo booth, silent auction, and a booze pull, with all proceeds supporting local programs for individuals with developmental disabilities. Tickets are on sale now, and guests can purchase individual seats or reserve a table. Residents are encouraged to attend and bring friends to support this community event.
Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet
Free Access to National Parks
Thumbcoast residents can enjoy free access to national parks today, Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The National Park Service is waiving entrance fees at sites nationwide, including Michigan’s parks, trails, and lakeshores. This winter season is a perfect time to explore snowy landscapes and frozen vistas at destinations like Sleeping Bear Dunes or Pictured Rocks. MLK Day is one of several annual fee-free days aimed at encouraging outdoor exploration and honoring the federal holiday’s spirit of community and service.
Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet
Human Trafficking Awareness Seminar
Healing Hearts Home in Port Huron teamed up with Millstone Ministry to host a human trafficking awareness seminar on Saturday in Marysville. The event educated attendees about child sex trafficking, how traffickers exploited the internet, and shared survivor experiences. Dr. Christina Gallina-Flood, Healing Hearts Home’s director, emphasized that trafficking had occurred locally, including in St. Clair County. Her organization provided counseling for survivors through its S.H.O.U.T. program. The seminar aimed to raise awareness and inspire action against trafficking.
Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet
