New Skatepark At Optimist Park Will Celebrate With Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

If you live in the City of Port Huron you may have seen the construction of a new skate park at Optimist Park over the past few months. The project is now complete and getting ready for their grand opening and ribbon cutting. 

The new skatepark will feature state-of-the-art equipment and ramps for local skaters to perform all sorts of tricks and stunts. 

The huge project, which has been in planning since 2018, was made possible through the partnership of organizations such as The Skatepark Project, Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, Community Foundation of St. Clair County, Advia Credit Union, private investors/donors, and many others.  

On Saturday, May 20th, they will have their grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony beginning at 10 a.m. at Optimist Park located at 1400 Whipple Street, Port Huron. 

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

SCCCMH Offers Autism Support Group

The month of April is Autism Awareness Month, and St. Clair County Community Mental Health (SCCCMH) is offering their autism support group to the Blue Water Area. 

Those caring for an individual with autism understand the challenges that come with it. Each individual case is unique and may vary in severity based upon where they fall on the spectrum. 

The Autism Support Group allows anyone in the community who cares for and supports a child or an adult with autism, including parents, grandparents, friends, caregivers and other support staff.  

Meetings are the 3rd Thursday of each month with meeting times at 9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Meetings will be held at (SCCCMH) Child and Family Services located at 2415 24th Street, Port Huron. The next meeting will take place on May 18th. 

For more information, visit their website at scccmh.org.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

Students Partnering With Woodlands Developmental Center Can Make A Difference This Summer

With summer vacation on the way, students will be enjoying their time off, as well as looking for opportunities to volunteer their services to benefit their community. 

If you have a student who would be interested in helping to make a difference in the lives of other students with developmental disabilities, Woodlands Developmental Center is looking for students to participate in their Links summer program.

Students in grades 7th – 12th will be providing peer-to-peer support in helping to develop life skills and promoting socialization. 

There is a required training before participating which takes place June 20th, and 21st, from 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. All paperwork required must be completed by Friday, May 12th.

If you would like more details and information on the program, please contact Chelsey Hull at: (810) 455-4366 or email at: hull.chelsey@sccresa.org.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

Protect Our Children: Internet Safety Resource Available For Schools And Parents

The month of April is recognized as National Child Abuse Prevention Month, and Secretary of State, Jocelyn Benson and Attorney General Dana Nessel are encouraging parents and schools to sign up for Michigan’s ProtectMiChild Registry.

With many children today using phones and tablets, or other means to connect to the internet, the potential for them to encounter questionable or unsuitable content for a child increases exponentially. Even sites that we may not think are dangerous could be compromised by those seeking to expose or exploit our children.  

ProtectMiChild is a free program that blocks adult-themed content, as well as ads for alcohol, tobacco, and gambling. The program can also connect with their social media apps such as Twitter, Snapchat, and Instagram. They will be adding Youtube and TikTok to the list in upcoming months.  

If you would like to register your child or students to the program, visit: protectmichild.com.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

Fashioned: Created For Purpose Seminar Offers Faith Based Empowerment

For women looking to restore their outlook on life and find their purpose in the world, the Port Huron Assembly of God invites you to their upcoming event, Fashioned: Created for Purpose.

The one-day seminar, sponsored by Daughters of the King Ministries, will be held on Saturday, April 29th from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. The event will be held at the Port Huron Assembly of God, located at 835 River Street, Port Huron. 

Special guest speaker, Prophetess Tonya Thomason, Co-Founder and Co-Pastor of Kingdom Empowerment Ministries, will be there to share her gifts and wisdom to help women find their identity and purpose as mothers, wives, and guidance on their spiritual journey. 

The event will feature coffee hour, worship service, and lunch as part of the program.

If you would like to attend, you can register at: porthuronassembly@gmail.com or call Jessica at (810) 982-8503. 

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell