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Artisans Arts And Craft Show At The Blue Water Convention Center

The Blue Water Convention Center at 800 Harker Street in Port Huron will play host to the annual crafts, art, food and demonstrations on Saturday, April 13.  According to St. Clair County Administrator Karry Hepting, the convention center has reinvented the show to a festival celebrating local artisans who hand make their arts and crafts.  The 20,000 square foot space will be filled with artisans with a fresh cocktails from the Garden Bar as well as craft beer from the Hops Bar.  While you shop she says you can see interactive demonstrations.  The event runs from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. – admission cost is $5 – children 12 and under are free.  Demonstrations and entertainment include a kids corner – yoga – Henna body and face painting, karaoke and Art Studio 1219 will have demonstrations at various times throughout the day, as well as many other exhibits.  Tickets may be purchased at the door.

Measles Cases Reach 34 In Michigan – Highest Number Since 1991

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has confirmed four additional measles cases, bringing the state total to 34 for this year. The newly confirmed cases were all in Oakland County, bringing the case count to 33 in Oakland County and one in Wayne County. Infected individuals range in age from 8 months to 63.  This is the highest number of measles in the state since 1991 when 65 cases were reported. So far this year, there have been 387 cases of measles confirmed in 15 states.

MDHHS is working closely with Oakland and Wayne county health departments to identify possible exposure locations. Known exposure sites in Oakland County are listed at Oakgov.com/health. Additional sites of potential exposures may be identified.

April 1

  • Yeshivas Darchei Torah School, 21550 West 12 Mile Road, Southfield, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

March 29

  • Congregation B’Nai Israel: 15400 W. 10 Mile Road, Oak Park, 5:30 – 8 p.m.
  • Bais Haknesses Hagrah, 14561 W. Lincoln Blvd., Oak Park, 7 – 10 a.m.
  • Beaumont Medical Building, 1st Floor: 3535 W. 13 Mile Road, Royal Oak, 2:30 – 5 p.m.
  • Yeshivas Darchei Torah School, 21550 West 12 Mile Road, Southfield, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.

March 28

  • Bais Haknesses Hagrah: 14561 W. Lincoln Blvd., Oak Park, 7 – 10 a.m.
  • Yeshivas Darchei Torah School: 21550 West 12 Mile Road, Southfield, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.
  • Congregation B’Nai Israel: 15400 W. 10 Mile Road, Oak Park, 5:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.

The measles vaccine is highly effective and very safe. A single dose of measles vaccine protects about 95 percent of children, but after two doses, almost 100 percent are immune. The first of two routine childhood measles vaccine doses is given at 12-15 months of age. A second vaccine dose is given before the start of kindergarten, between ages 4 and 6. MDHHS follows Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidance and does not recommend routine measles vaccinations for children less than 12 months of age unless there is a suspected measles exposure; there is thought to be an imminent measles exposure such as being in areas of known measles; or international travel planned.  For international travel, infants as young as 6 months should be vaccinated against measles. Measles vaccine, or other acceptable documentation of immunity to measles, is recommended for all persons travelling internationally.  You cannot get measles from the vaccine. It is effective when given within 72 hours of exposure to prevent illness. In addition, immune globulin (Ig) treatment is effective within six days of exposure for high-risk individuals. Talk to your healthcare provider to determine if immune globulin is right for you.  High-risk individuals include those who are unvaccinated or unsure about vaccination status, pregnant women and those who are immune-compromised (have a weakened immune system due to illness and diseases like HIV, malnutrition and/or medications).  The Oakland County Health Division (OCHD) is offering vaccination at their offices in Southfield and Pontiac on Monday, 8:30 a.m.- 6 p.m. and Tuesday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.- 5 p.m.. For more information, call 800-848-5533. Please note these offices are not testing centers:

  • North Oakland Health Center, 1200 North Telegraph Road, Building 34 East, Pontiac
  • South Oakland Health Center, 27725 Greenfield Road, Southfield

Measles is a highly contagious, vaccine-preventable disease that is spread by direct person-to-person contact, and through the air.  The virus can live for up to two hours in the air where the infected person was present. Symptoms of measles usually begin 7-14 days after exposure, but can appear up to 21 days after exposure and may include:

  • High fever (may spike to over 104˚F).
  • Cough.
  • Runny nose.
  • Red, watery eyes (conjunctivitis).
  • Tiny white spots on the inner cheeks, gums, and roof of the mouth (Koplik Spots) 2-3 days after symptoms begin.
  • A rash that is red, raised, blotchy; usually starts on face, spreads to trunk, arms, and legs 3-5 days after symptoms begin.

If symptoms develop, residents are urged to call their doctor or emergency room before arriving so they can take precautions to prevent exposure to other individuals.  For more information about measles, visit CDC.gov/measles. For more information about Michigan’s current measles outbreak, visit Michigan.gov/MeaslesOutbreak.

National Day Of Prayer Events – Love One Another

Thursday, May 2, 2019 has been established by the United States Congress as the National Day of Prayer.  This first Thursday in May is set aside to remember our spiritual heritage and the foundation our country was built upon.  Tens of thousands of prayer events are planned across the country.  In churches, parks and on courthouse steps, citizens will be praying for our nation, government leaders, media, military, schools, churches, businesses and families.  The National Day of Prayer was established as an annual event in 1952 by a joint resolution of the United States Congress and signed into law by President Harry S. Truman. The observance of the National Day of Prayer is founded on the constitutional rights of freedom of speech and freedom of religion.  All Americans are encouraged to gather publicly to worship and pray for our land.  Visit www.nationaldayofprayer.org to learn more.  The national theme for 2019 is “Love One Another” and is based on the verse from John 13:34 which states: “Love one another. Just as I have loved you.”  Operation Transformation, along with Blue Water Area Churches, is sponsoring a time of prayer for people to come together and corporately pray for our nation, community, churches and family.  Please join with us.  The service is free and open to all:

  • Noon Prayer Service from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. on May 2nd inside at the Port Huron MOC Auditorium, 100 McMorran Blvd., Port Huron. Various pastors will be leading times of prayer for specific areas. Special music will be provided by the New Life Christian Academy Choir.
  • A Prayer Breakfast for community leaders and ministers (by invitation only) will be held in the morning at McMorran Place.

For more information, call Operation Transformation at 810-966-8660.  “Operation Transformation’s purpose is to work together with civic, church, business and service organizations to develop ways to meet the many needs of the citizens of our community.”

 

SC4 Career Fair

St. Clair County Community College’s annual Career Fair, the largest event of its kind in the county, takes place Thursday, April 11, from 1 to 4 p.m. in the SC4 Fieldhouse. The college is hosting the event in partnership with Macomb/St. Clair Michigan Works, St. Clair County EDA, Blue Water Area Chamber of Commerce and the City of Port Huron/McMorran.  Open to students, alumni and community members, the Career Fair will feature more than 80 local, national and international employers across a number of industries looking for qualified candidates to immediately fill open positions.  Attendees will have the chance to meet directly with employers, learn about career opportunities in a variety of fields, and network with professionals to gain valuable insight into the current job market.  “The Career Fair is a great opportunity for job seekers in our community and employers in our region and across the country,” said Bonnie DiNardo, director of community education and relations at SC4. “This event has continued to grow year after year. We have so many talented, well-qualified candidates in our community, and I think employers realize that.”  Admission to the Career Fair is free and open to the public. No advanced registration is required. Attendees are encouraged to dress in proper business attire, communicate professionally and efficiently, and bring a properly prepared résumé. There will be a prize drawing for all professionally dressed job seekers with résumés.  For more information, visit sc4.edu/careerfair or contact Bonnie DiNardo at 810-989-5739 or bdinardo@sc4.edu.

Annual Salmon Stakes Fishing Tournament – Saturday, April 27,2019

The Blue Water Sportfishing Association will be holding their annual Salmon Stakes Fishing Tournament on Saturday, April 27, 2019 from 6:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Voyageur Restaurant in St. Clair, Michigan.  The fishing tournament begins at 6:00 AM with weigh-in beginning from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM.  All proceeds will benefit Quota Club of Port Huron, a non-profit since 1952, whose primary focus is to serve the deaf, hearing and speech impaired, as well as, disadvantaged families in St. Clair County.  This is Quota Club’s largest fundraising event. Family events will be available from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM, including a bouncy  house and fishing pond for the kids; raffles and 50/50 drawing for grown-ups.   Come join the fun and support this great cause!  If you would like to be a sponsor of this event and support Quota Club, please  contact Jeanne Wilson at (810) 385-4743, flipperagain@att.net or Traci Cedar at  (810) 479-7637, tcedar3@gmail.com.

Flowers For Sale By The St. Clair Women’s League

The St. Clair Women’s League is taking flower orders through Monday, April 8th.    100% of the proceeds go toward local charities and causes such as KIDS in Distress, SNAP, the Cultural Series, scholarships for graduates and for women returning to work, adopting local needy families for Christmas, the Ecumenical Food Pantry, and many more things.  They sell porch pots and hanging baskets of geraniums and begonias.  Flats of begonias, sweet potato vines .. Boston ferns, succulents .. quite a variety.  Flowers are delivered right to Riverview Plaza on May 11th or May 18th – customers choose their delivery date right on the order form.  If needed, delivery can be made to the customers’ homes (for elderly or disabled for example).  Not a cent is wasted, it all goes right back to the community, according to Carrie Cypert, PR person for the League.  She says order forms can be obtained by heading over to their facebook page (St. Clair Women’s League is a group) or  by email at stclairwomen@gmail.com.   If you would like further information, you can call Carrie at 586-202-5918.