The St. Clair County Community College Potters Market returns for its 16th consecutive year on Thursday, Nov. 15, in the SC4 Welcome Center.  The annual event gives visitors the opportunity to explore and purchase one-of-a-kind pottery crafted by the college’s students, alumni, faculty and staff, as well as guest artists. This year’s event will feature ceramic work from 24 different potters that is either hand-built or wheel-thrown.  The market offers a valuable networking opportunity for students and a unique shopping experience for members of the community. Students have the chance to meet with professional potters to discuss their processes and learn strategies to market their work, while others can get a jump on holiday shopping by browsing the jewelry, holiday ornaments and functional and structural pieces that will also be on display.  The Potters Market was started in 2003 by former student Celeste Skalnek, who now serves as director of college, cultural and alumni relations at SC4. Skalnek has been key to the event’s continued success for the last 16 years.  “In our first year, we sold just over $3,000 in pottery. Last year’s total was near $12,000,” Skalnek says. “The offerings are as varied as the local artists who make them, and the artists are donating 15 percent of their sales to support the arts at SC4, so it’s a great way to help bring unique cultural opportunities to our community.”  The Potters Market runs from 3 to 7 p.m. on its opening day and from noon to 4 p.m. Friday, Nov. 16, through Sunday, Nov. 18. The event is free and open to the public.  If you have questions or would like more information, contact Celeste Skalnek at cskalnek@sc4.edu.

The Port Huron Police Department is investigating the death of two people inside a home in the 2800 block of Stone Street.  According to police Captain Marci Kuehn, on Saturday, November 10 at 12:59 p.m. a family friend had been called to the resident’s house on Stone Street in Port Huron.  The family friend arrived and found the resident, a 53 year old female, deceased inside the home lying next to her 79 year old mother, believed to be a Burtchville Township resident. Port Huron Police were immediately called to investigate.  Preliminary investigation shows evidence that a handgun was used in what appears to be a murder suicide.  The Port Huron Police Criminal Investigative Division and members of the Major Crimes Unit continue to investigate.  They were assisted at the scene by Tri-Hospital EMS

John Ratzenberger is this month’s special speaker at Port Huron Town Hall, beginning at 10:30 a.m.,  this morning, Monday, November 12, at McMorran Theatre.  Ratzenberger has been successful in films and theatre for over three decades. He portrayed Cliff on the long running series Cheers and is the only actor to voice a character in every PIXAR film.  John, an outspoken advocate for American manufacturing and trades, works with legislators to bring back trades training and apprenticeship programs for students and returning veterans. One of his latest endeavors includes developing and founding companies such as ECOPACK, the shredded accordion paper used for packing and TheGiftBox.com, a subscription box online store which benefits 3 charities.    Town Hall continues in December with Caroline Goulding, virtuoso violinist, followed in February by author and journalist Denise Kiernan and rounding up the season in March with Mike Emrick.

Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan provides wigs and support services to children ages 3 to 18 at no charge throughout the state of Michigan.  Local police departments are participating in “No-shave November, through the Pigs 4 Wigs campaign.  Now through December 1, officers will make a donation and can raise additional funds to avoid shaving for th month.  Money raised will help provide wigs to children in need.  According to Maggie Varney, Founder and CEO of Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan says Police departments in Brighton, Huron-Clinton Metro-parks, Lathrup Village, Milford, Orchard Lake, Saline, South Lyon, St. Clair Shores, Sterling Heights, Village of Oxford and Wolverine Lake will be participating.  To join them in making a difference, donate securely online at www.wigs4kids.or org on the “Pigs 4 Wigs” page.