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Celebrate Christmas At The Carnegie WIth Port Huron Museums

Looking for an exciting Christmas-themed event to attend in the community this holiday season? Port Huron Museums Carnegie Center will be hosting an event you don’t wanna miss. 

On December 10th, from 2PM – 5PM, the Carnegie Center’s “Christmas at the Carnegie” will feature a variety of holiday themed activities to enjoy. You and the family can make your very own ornaments to place on the tree this year, listen to stories, and decorate cookies while enjoying a glass of milk or hot cocoa. 

Mr. and Mrs. Clause will also be making an appearance to hear your children’s Christmas wishes and to take pictures with you and the family. Member tickets are $25 for a family of four, general admission ticket prices are set at $30. 

For more information visit: phmuseum.org. 

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

The City Of Port Huron Issues Snow Ordinance

The time of the year when residents are no longer allowed to park on the streets after a certain time is here once again for the residents of Port Huron.

Yes, it can be a hassle at times, but there is a good reason that the city issues the snow ordinance each year. If you’ve spent at least one winter in Michigan then you’re aware that sometimes we can get unexpected snowfall in varying degrees. To be able to combat this issue, the streets need to be free of parked cars so that snow removal vehicles can make sure the streets are safe to travel for residents.

The snow ordinance began on Thursday, November 1st. Residents are not allowed to park on paved city streets between the hours of 2:30AM – 6:00AM. The city’s snow ordinance will be in effect until March 31, 2023. Warning notices will be issued during the first 5 days as a reminder, but after that residents will be issued a $23 citation.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

Couple Donates $2M Auto Collection To Northwood University

The giving spirit of the season is in full effect for a Midland couple, as they have chosen to gift Northwood University their personal collection of cars valued at $2million.

Michael and Dianne Morey, founders of Bandit Industries, will be giving the school 35 vehicles as a gift to help future students in their journey. “It’s time for these cars to write a new chapter, and support young men and women who want to work hard, build something of their own, and positively influence the communities they call home,” says the Morey’s.

Northwood University plans to auction the cars off at Mecum’s Kissimmee Auction on January 6th, and will utilize up to $1million to enhance the campus experience and to build upon recent campus improvements.

For details about the auction, visit: mecum.com.

Reporting for WGRT Choze Powell

“Empty The Shelters” Event To Find Homes For Sheltered Pets

When temperatures drop, people aren’t the only ones affected. Many pets are discarded and left to fend for themselves during the winter months. Our animal shelters are being faced with overcrowding and are seeking to find these animals a home for the holidays.

St. Clair County Animal Control (SCCAC), along with 275+ shelters across the country are participating in the Bissel Pet Foundation event, “Empty the Shelters: Holiday Hope.” Empty the Shelters will be sponsoring reduced adoption fees of $25 on December 1-3rd as well as Dec. 5-9th. 

With many wishing to have Santa bring them a special pet friend this holiday season, it’s a good time to make their wish come true, while also supporting a cause that helps pets, as well as our animal shelters. Just remember that adopting a pet is a huge responsibility, so be sure you are ready for that commitment, and not just as a Christmas gift.

For more details and information, you can email: animalcontrol@stclaircounty.org.

Merrytime Christmas Coming To Marine City

Christmas time is here, and the Marine City Chamber of Commerce is spreading holiday cheer throughout the community with their upcoming event.

Join one of Marine City’s most popular events of the holiday season with Merrytime Christmas. Hundreds of people each year make their way to experience the old-fashioned river-town Christmas vibes of this historic city. There will be plenty of fun and entertainment to be had for all ages. The event will feature children’s activities, a chance to meet Santa, as well as some of their favorite Disney characters. There will also be vendors for shopping, live music, and much more.

Merrytime Christmas will take place on Saturday, December 3rd, from 10AM – 5PM. For more information or if you would like to sponsor the event, you can email the Marine City Chamber of Commerce at: chamber@visitmarinecity.com.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

MYOI Helping Former Foster Children This Christmas

This Christmas the Michigan Youth Opportunities Initiative (MYOI) is seeking help in providing gifts for those who have exited or aged out of the foster care system in St. Clair and Sanilac Counties.

The annual Christmas gift collection will help the 29 individuals that are still in need of donors this year. These individuals no longer have open foster care cases, so they are ineligible for the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Christmas Program for foster children. 

The goal is to provide each of the youth $100 in gifts or gift cards as well as donations for quarters that will be used for their annual MYOI Holiday Party on December 16th, at Sperry’s Arcade House. 

If you would like to help make someone’s Christmas a bit more special, you can email Sunshine Ratliff for more information at: ratliffs2@michigan.gov.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell