Bird lovers have a chance to help science this Valentine’s Day weekend by joining the Great Backyard Bird Count. Open to everyone, the event only requires 15 minutes of bird-watching in any location, from a backyard to a city park. The global count helps researchers track bird populations and migration patterns. Last year, over 642,000 participants from 210 regions contributed data to Cornell’s eBird database. Free tools like the Merlin Bird ID app make it easy for beginners to identify birds and join in on this citizen science effort.

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McKenzie Health System is hosting a free session for new and expecting parents on February 19th in Sandusky. The event, titled “Get the Basics: Newborn Care, Breastfeeding, Postpartum Care,” will be held at 120 Delaware Street, with a virtual option via Zoom. Megan Mason from the Sanilac County Health Department will cover essential topics like newborn care, breastfeeding tips, and postpartum strategies. The event is part of McKenzie’s Healthy Living Together series, aimed at supporting local families’ health. To register, call 810-648-6127 or visit McKenzieHealth.org.

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Due to the forecasted winter storm, the following with be closed and/or delayed on Thursday, February 13th. Please visit your district’s website for more details.

ST. CLAIR COUNTY:

• Algonac Community Schools – Closed Thu
• Community Enterprises of St. Clair County – Closed Thu
• East China School District – Closed Thu
• East Shore-Leadership Acdmy – Closed Thu
• Life Skills Bright Futures – Closed Thu
• Life Skills Opportunities – Closed Thu
• Marysville Public Schools – Closed Thu
• Memphis Community Schools – Closed Thu
• Port Huron Area School District – Closed Thu
• St. Clair RESA Admin – Closed Thu
• St. Clair TEC – Closed Thu – Closed Thu
• St. Mary/McCormick Catholic Acdmy – Closed Thu
• Woodland Develop Center – Closed Thu
• Yale School District – Closed Thu

MACOMB COUNTY:

• DeLaSalle Collegiate High ** ONLINE CLASSES ONLY
• Harper Woods CCI Center – Closed Thu
• Lake Shore Public Schools – Closed Thu
• Lutheran High North – Closed Thu
• **Macomb Comm College ** See Website
• Merritt Academy – Closed Thurs
• Noor International Academy – Closed Thu
• Regina High – Closed Thu
• St. Mary Catholic Mt. Clemens – Closed Thu
• Utica Community Schools – Closed Thu
• Warren Consolidated Schools ** NO PM ACTIVITIES ON 2/12

The Michigan Department of Transportation will close M-46 east of Sandusky on Feb. 17th to replace the Black River bridge, part of a $26.4 million upgrade. Work began last year with road repairs, sewer replacements, and safety improvements in Sandusky, including M-19. This phase also includes resurfacing M-46 between Sandusky and Carsonville. The bridge project will keep M-46 closed until October, with traffic detoured via Ruth, Forester, and Maple Grove roads.

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Port Huron residents, business owners, and others are invited to a public meeting on Thursday, to discuss a proposed road diet for 24th Street, from Dove Road to Nern Street. The meeting, starting at 6 p.m. at the Eleger G. Harvey Reinvestment Center, will give the community a chance to learn about the project, ask questions, and provide feedback. The road diet aims to improve traffic flow, boost pedestrian safety, and modernize infrastructure. For those unable to attend, comments can be submitted by calling or emailing the Engineering Department.

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On February 19th, the Lambton County Library will show Hidden Figures at the Sarnia Library Theatre, offering a free screening of the inspiring film. The movie tells the true story of three African-American women—Dorothy Vaughn, Mary Jackson, and Katherine Johnson—who broke barriers to help NASA send astronaut John Glenn into orbit. The film highlights their crucial roles in space history. The screening is open to all, with no registration needed, and is PG-rated, lasting 127 minutes.

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