McLaren Port Huron Program For Joint Pain Begins This Week

There are approximately 15 million adults (1 in 4) who live with some type of arthritis or joint pain according to the CDC. It not only affects adults, but children can also have issues with joint pain and arthritis. 

The friendly staff at McLaren Port Huron are offering a free knee and hip pain program for those individuals who are interested. The program will begin Wednesday, January 25th, from 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. in the hospital’s Charles Classroom. Guests are encouraged use the Rourke entrance upon arrival. 

Dr. Leonard Karadimas, orthopedic surgeon at McLaren, will be discussing the common causes of knee and hip pain, as well as treatment options to help improve your quality of life. There will be a boxed meal provided for those in attendance. 

Registration is required to attend so sign up today by calling Health Access at 1-800-228-1484

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

The Athletic Factory Volleyball Skills Development Program Begins Soon

Sports play a major role in the lives of our youth. It teaches them teamwork, discipline, and self confidence. The Athletic Factory is an organization committed to helping our youth not only on the field or court, but in the classroom as well.

Beginning Saturday, February 25th, from 9 a.m. – 10 a.m. The Athletic Factory will be offering their 3rd and 4th grade Volleyball Skills Development Program. 

The five-week program will provide students with the tools, skills, and knowledge that are essential for the game of volleyball. It will be a co-ed activity with a max of 20 children per session. 

The cost of the program is $60 with the registration deadline being February 18th. The Volleyball Skills Development Program ends on March 25th.  

For more information, contact Cliff Thomason at: (810) 300-9053/cthomason@theathleticfactory.org.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

Black History Read-In Event Coming To SC4

Literacy and education is vital in producing qualified individuals to sustain and add value to any community. To help in the area of reading and literacy, the St. Clair County Community College (SC4) will be hosting an event with that goal in mind. 

In 2020, St. Clair County had an African American population of 2.28% according to datausa.io. Of that percentage, only 1.79% of African Americans graduate from universities. 

To honor Black History Month, as well as spread the importance and awareness of literacy and education, SC4 will be hosting its Read-in event that will feature Detroit-raised artist and guest author Solomon Johnson. 

The event will be held Saturday, February 4th, from 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. in the SC4 Fine Arts Theater. The free event is open to the public and students K – 12. Attendees are asked to register in advance by filling out the registration form or by sending an email to dei@sc4.edu.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

Port Huron Area Firefighters Help Put Out Sarnia Blaze

The City of Port Huron is one of only two border communities in the country that have a mutual aid agreement with another city in another country. That city and country happens to be our neighbors in Sarnia located in Canada. 

A fire broke out at the Fairwinds Lodge retirement home located at 1218 Michigan Avenue in Sarnia this past Sunday shortly after 11 p.m. Fire stations from Port Huron, Point Edward, and St. Clair Township all provided additional support to help put out the blaze which lasted until approximately 1:30 a.m.

The 120 residents were evacuated with no loss of life, and are safe and accounted for. We would like to give a big thank you to all of our heroes who put their lives on the line to keep us safe. 

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

SCCCMH 2023 Creative Arts Contest For Local Youth

There is a new art contest for the youth of St. Clair County. The goal is to educate the youth as well as adults about the value of connecting mind and body for those who live with mental illness or other developmental disabilities, as well as those dealing with substance abuse.

The 2023 Creative Arts Contest sponsored by St. Clair County Community Mental Health features three different themes and age ranges. The contest is open to all students in St. Clair County.

For the elementary students there is the Bookmark Contest, middle school will have a Writing Contest, and High School will have an Art Contest. Each category will feature cash prizes, gift certificates, or other rewards. 

The deadline for the 2023 Creative Arts Contest is Friday, February 3rd. 

For more information, visit: scccmh.org. 

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

Oldies Get Goodies Program Offers Free Goodie Bags For Local Seniors

When we reach a certain age life moves at a different pace. Some are not able to do the things they once did or go the places they used to go, but that doesn’t mean that our senior population doesn’t still enjoy a good time or a good gift. 

The Port Huron Recreation Department along with the Blue Water Lodge have put together a program that is sure to put a smile on their faces. 

The “Oldies Get Goodies” program will cater to residents of Port Huron, Port Huron Township, Fort Gratiot, Burtchville Twp., and Clyde Twp. A free goodie bag will be delivered to your door weekly for four weeks on Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning January 29th, until February 19th. 

The bags will contain items such as journals, puzzles, gardening kits and more! The registration deadline ends tomorrow. Those who are interested can register at porthuronrec.com. 

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell