Drug Take Back Day – October 27

It is time once again to gather all of your unused, expired or unwanted pills and dispose of them properly. The bi-annual National Drug Take Back Day, sponsored by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, is scheduled for Saturday, October 27th from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. The St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office will be participating once again, with disposal available at the main office, located at 1170 Michigan Road in Port Huron Township. “We encourage everyone to participate in this event,” said Sheriff Donnellon. “This is a perfect opportunity to dispose of your pills, so there isn’t a possibility for them to be stolen and abused or end up in our drinking water. To participate, all you have to do is bring the pills in their original package or a plastic bag. The main lobby of the Sheriff’s Office will be open. Just come inside, dump the pills into the container in the lobby. Pills are the only medication that will be accepted. No liquids, patches, syringes or inhalers can be accepted. Once the pills are collected, they are turned over to the DEA for disposal by incineration. The St. Clair County Health Department will also be on hand for the event. They will provide literature on proper disposal and storage of medications, along with information the Naloxone program run by the Health Department. This is the 16th time the Sheriff’s Office has teamed up with the DEA to collect pills. So far, more than 1600 pounds of pills have been collected and disposed of properly. Residents may also turn in pills at the Sheriff’s Office during normal business hours, Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. For more information on the Drug Take Back Day, go to the Drug Enforcement Administration’s website at www.dea.gov.

Red Cross Calls For Healthy Donors

As influenza activity picks up, the American Red Cross is urging healthy donors of all blood types to give blood to ensure a strong blood supply for patients in need. Blood and platelets can only be given by donors who are feeling well. One way to maintain health is to get a flu vaccine each fall. There is no waiting period to give blood after receiving a flu shot as long as the donor is symptom-free and fever-free. Stay healthy this flu season and make an appointment to donate blood by downloading the free American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). Donors of all blood types, especially type O, are needed this fall after hurricanes Michael and Florence forced the cancellation of about 200 blood drives, causing approximately 7,000 units of blood and platelets to go uncollected. – Upcoming St. Clair County Blood Drives:

  • Saint Clair – 11/1/2018: 8 a.m. – 1:45 p.m., St. Clair High School, 2200 Clinton
  • Marine City – 11/4/2018: 8 a.m. – 1:45 p.m., Holy Cross, 618 South Water Street
  • Marysville – 11/7/2018: 8 a.m. – 1:45 p.m., Marysville High School, 555 East Huron
  • East China – 11/8/2018: 10 a.m. – 3:45 p.m., River District Hospital, 4100 River Road
  • Yale – 11/8/2018: 8 a.m. – 1:45 p.m., Yale High School, 247 School Drive
  • Port Huron – 11/14/2018: 8 a.m. – 1:45 p.m., McLaren Port Huron, 1221 Pine Grove Avenue

Touch a Truck – Trick or Treat

On Saturday, October 20th the public is invited to dress up in their Halloween best as downtown Port Huron businesses will be handing out goodies and treats to all costumed trick or treaters from 1:30pm – 3pm! Also, from 2-5pm there’s a special Touch-a-Truck event near McMorran Place in downtown Port Huron. Touch a Truck is fun for the whole family, giving kids, young and old, the chance to learn about and touch some of the biggest vehicles on the road including fire engines, police cars, dump trucks, monster trucks, construction equipment, and many other unique items all from those who protect, build and serve our community! For further details and information search Treats and Trucks Port Huron on Facebook today!

Port Huron High School Band Fruit Sale

The Port Huron High School Band Annual Florida Fruit Sale fundraiser is running now through November 3rd. Fruit sold includes Florida navel oranges, pink grapefruit, and mandarins. According to Dana Pemberton-Sergent, HHS BRMM Band Booster Treasurer and Band Fruit Sale Chairperson, monies raised from this fundraiser will be used to purchase music, instruments, and uniform accessories. Students will also earn money toward future band trips where they will participate in band festivals. Delivery of fruit will be December 14th and December 15th at the PHHS PAC. If you would like to place an order, you may contact any band member, the chairperson at 357-6637, or call the Port Huron High School Band Director, Scott Jones, at 984-2611.

Waste Management Supports Recycling at Lake St. Clair Metropark

Waste Management of Michigan Inc. recently contributed $5,000 to the Huron-Clinton Metroparks Foundation to help establish recycling at Lake St. Clair Metropark. The gift is part of Waste Management’s Think Green® Grant program, a nationwide effort supporting local environmental initiatives that improve the environment for customers and communities served by Waste Management. Waste Management representatives Scott Greene and Kathleen Klein presented the $5,000 check during a recycling education and awareness training seminar conducted by Waste Management for the staff at Lake St. Clair Metropark.

This grant and training are just one of the ways that Waste Management is working to help make our communities better places to work and live,” Greene said. “We hope these efforts to expand recycling will make Lake St. Clair Metropark an even nicer spot for families to enjoy.” The recycling training is being provided along with the recycling receptacles and educational materials the park plans to purchase and develop as part of its effort to expand recycling at Lake St. Clair Metropark. “Lake St. Clair Metropark serves a large and diverse population of residents from southeast Michigan, with nearly a million annual visitors. We are grateful for the financial support provided by Waste Management to buy the materials needed to encourage and educate about recycling at the park,” said Amy McMillan, director of the Huron-Clinton Metroparks.

After putting a pilot recycling program in place at Lake St. Clair Metropark, the Huron-Clinton Metroparks plans to roll out similar recycling efforts throughout the Metroparks system. “Sustainability and resource conservation are major goals for our regional park system,” said Nina Kelly, the Metroparks chief of planning and development. “We look forward to working in partnership with Waste Management to help educate and empower our park patrons to reduce their environmental impact while enjoying the park.”

Avant Garde Hair Show Fundraiser

Over the past 10 years, the non-profit organization A Beautiful Me has positively changed the lives of over 8,000 local young ladies. This year marks the 8th annual Avant Garde Hair Show Fundrasier– a charity event that benefits A Beautiful Me. The event is held at 3 p.m. at Zuccaro’s Banquet Center in Chesterfield on Sunday, November 4th. The event features artistry created with hair fashion… You will be amazed at the clothing and hair art that is created by these talented hair stylists. Tickets are $450 for a table for ten or $55 individually. Tickets include a delicious Zuccaro’s dinner, raffles and the fashion show. Tickets may be purchased on event brite, or by calling 586-604-3037.