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Arab American Cultural Presentation at SC4

St. Clair County Community College is welcoming David Serio from the Arab American National Museum (AANM) in Dearborn to share a cultural presentation for the community. The presentation will focus on the history, culture, and immigration of Arab Americans to the United States.

Serio is an Educator and Public Programmer at AANM, which, according to its website, is the “first and only museum of its kind in the United States.” The museum opened in 2005, and it is located on Michigan Avenue in Dearborn, Michigan.

The Arab American Cultural Presentation is in honor of Arab American History Month, and sponsored by SC4’s Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

The event takes place on Thursday, April 21 from 10 – 11:30 AM at the Fine Arts Theatre and it’s also available via live stream on the college’s website.

Learn more here:

Arab American Cultural Presentation

Reporting for WGRT – Jessie Wiegand

Local Musicians Launch Careers in the Digital Age wsg. Drew Jacobs & Alex Shier

Drew Jacobs and Alex Shier have been singing and writing songs since they were teenagers. Now, they’ve both launched successful careers using digital technology and social media to share their music.

Listen as Alex, Drew, and Jessie talk about:

  • Starting a music career in your teens
  • Producing music videos in the Port Huron area
  • Engaging with fans via social media
  • Reaching the top of the Billboard Charts
  • The success of God’s Country
  • Alex’s new single, Don’t Go
  • The work involved as a career musician

Learn more about Drew Jacobs here:

http://www.drewjacobsmusic.com/

Learn more about Alex Shier here:

http://alexshiermusic.com/

 

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Port Huron Police High School Youth Academy Planned for Summer

The Port Huron Police Department is holding their High School Youth Academy from July 25th through 29th for students who have an interest in a career in law enforcement. Plenty of hands-on training will be offered.

Officer Dennis Huisman, School Resource Officer with Port Huron Schools and Port Huron Police Department, said, “The highlight of the High School Youth Academy is to get teenagers interested in a career field that they might not have thought much about or were interested in but did not know where to start.”

Huisman said, “The Youth Academy helps build those early relationships between police officers and future police officers. Even students who attend who do not want to be police officers walk away with a better understanding of what police officers do every day.”

Huisman said this is the fourth year for the Academy. It will be held at Port Huron Northern High School. The camp is a full forty hours and should help students decide if a career in law enforcement is for them, and if so, how to get started on their career paths.

Signup information can be found at the link below.

https://www.facebook.com/PHyouthacademy

Reporting for WGRT -Jennie McClelland

Looking for A Fun Summer Job? St. Clair County Parks Job Fair April 20th

Looking for the perfect summer job in beautiful outdoor settings? St. Clair County Parks and Recreation might have the job for you. The Department is looking to hire workers to assist in seasonal park operations.

The County is hosting a job fair on Wednesday, April 20th from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. at Goodells County Park. They will be holding onsite interviews to match candidates with available jobs.

The county offers a flexible schedule and a variety of work opportunities. Student applicants must be at least sixteen years old and need to have a valid driver’s license.

Diane Barbour, Director of Human Resources for St. Clair County, said, “The beautiful St Clair County Parks are always changing. With new trails, kayak and canoe launches, and increasing water access, working for St. Clair County Parks is a great opportunity to enjoy the summer.”

County Parks operates Goodells, Columbus, Fort Gratiot, and Woodsong County Parks, Fort Gratiot Light Station, Wetland County Park, the Marine City Dredge Cut, and the Wadhams to Avoca Trail.

For more information, visit the link below.

https://www.stclaircounty.org/offices/parks/

Reporting for WGRT – Jennie McClelland

McLaren Port Huron February Employee of the Month

Betty Kincaid has been named the Employee of the Month for February. Kincaid has worked at McLaren Port Huron for 39 years and is currently a clerical assistant in the medical imaging department.

Kincaid was nominated by her coworkers because she lives the hospital values. They consider her a shining star on their team who inspires them with every interaction. Kincaid makes patients her priority and communicates in a timely manner. She is always friendly, prompt and willing to help. Kincaid has a positive attitude and is a pleasure to work with.

This employee recognition is given to individuals who consistently live the values, mission and performance standards of McLaren Port Huron. Honorees are nominated by a co-worker, physician, volunteer, and/or customer.

To learn more about McLaren Port Huron, visit www.mclaren.org/porthuron.

Family Safety Day at McLaren Port Huron

McLaren Port Huron will present Family Safety Day, a fun, interactive, free event for both children and adults to learn safety tips, including how to prevent injuries and accidents. The event will be held Thursday, May 19, 4 – 7 p.m. in the hospital’s Elk Street parking lot (located between Elk & 10th Avenue, Lincoln & Kearney Streets).

The hospital and its community partners will have interactive stations throughout the lot, including police car, fire truck and ambulance tours, Jaws of Life demonstration, Coast Guard boat and a smoke house. Other stations include MSU Extension, Blue Water YMCA, St. Clair County Emergency Management and Health Department, the DNR and McLaren Port Huron’s Emergency, Trauma and Mental Health services. Each child present can enter to win one of two bicycles. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

In the case of severe weather, Family Safety Day will be cancelled.

This event is free, and no registration is required. For more information about Family Safety Day call 810-989-3776 or visit www.mclaren.org/phevents.

Submitted by McLaren Port Huron