SC4 Announces STEM and Athletic Summer Camps

Summer Camps are back at St. Clair County Community College. There is a wide selection of athletic camps along with a STEM-based camp.

The Galaxy Quest STEM Summer Camp is for students in 5th through 8th grade. There are two sessions in July, each with limited capacity. The cost is $300. Galaxy Quest STEM Summer Camp will use hands-on science in the new Challenger Learning Center.

Referring to the STEM Camp, Dr. Deborah A. Snyder, president of SC4 said, “Participants in this camp will be among the first to experience our Challenger Learning Center, which officially opens this spring.”

The athletic camps include baseball, basketball, cross country, esports, soccer, softball, volleyball, and wrestling. Costs range from $80-$150 per athlete.

SC4 Athletic Director Dale Vos said, “These camps provide a wonderful opportunity to learn from collegiate coaches, athletes and experts. We expect these camps to fill fast and look forward to welcoming youths to camp this summer.”

For more information and to register for SC4 athletic camps, visit sc4.edu/camps, email athletics@sc4.edu or call 810-989-5662.

A link to more information can be found at WGRT.com.

Ship Sunk in 1891 Found in Lake Superior

Lake Superior has been hiding a secret for 130 years. Thanks to sonar technology, the secret is out with the discovery of a 172-foot ship buried in the depths of the big lake.

The Atlanta was a schooner-barge that sunk in May of 1891 while carrying a load of coal. It was being towed by the steamer Wilhelm. A northwest gale snapped the towline and the crew was forced to get in the lifeboat. Only two crew members made it safely to shore.

The discovery was made 35 miles from Deer Park, Michigan, in 650 feet of frigid Lake Superior water after a tedious mapping of the lake by the Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society and Marine Sonic Technology.

Bruce Lynn, Executive Director of the Great Lakes Historical Society, said, “It is rare that we find a shipwreck that so clearly announces what it is and the name-board of the Atlanta really stands out. It is truly ornate, and still beautiful after 130 years on the bottom of Lake Superior.”

Reporting for WGRT – Jennie McClelland

Hope Blooms From Home Fundraiser to Benefit Hunter Hospitality House

Hunter Hospitality House will be holding its spring fundraiser, Hope Blooms, virtually this year. The Port Huron non-profit is offering an interesting mix of items that are being raffled off.

Hunter Hospitality House provides free lodging to anyone who needs to stay close to either of Port Huron’s hospitals. They have two bed and breakfast style homes and one family home.

Executive Director Tracy Willard said, “We’re really grateful for how the community always comes through for us with this important fundraiser. Once again, three Woman’s Life Chapters are providing matching funds up to $500 for donations and purchases of raffle tickets.”

Raffle items include a large screen tv, a Shinola watch, and many others. There are also sponsorship opportunities. The prizes will be drawn on April 28th, but tickets are on sale now.

Willard said, “Individuals and businesses donated really wonderful prizes, and we’re already hearing from sponsors. Supporting HHH through Hope Blooms ensures guests will receive free hospital lodging and abundant amenities.”

For more information, go to hunterhospitalityhouse.com.

Reporting for WGRT – Jennie McClelland

Port Huron Museums Looking for Artists for Upcoming Exhibit

Did pandemic life spark your creativity and inspire some artwork? The Carnegie Museum in Downtown Port Huron is looking for artists who want to display their work and perhaps make some money from the sale of their work. The exhibit is called “Perspectives: Art Out of the Pandemic”.

The exhibit opens on April 23rd but now is the time for artists to start submitting their work. The exhibit is open to local artists who work in all forms of media. Painting, drawing, photography, sculpture, and other mediums are all part of the exhibit. While the exhibit name references the pandemic, the art does not need to be about COVID-19, but it should have been created during the pandemic.

Artists who wish to offer their art for sale are able to do so, with the Museum taking a small commission. The exhibit will be held on the Mezzanine through July 22nd.  

Artists have until April 1st to register up to five pieces. Port Huron Museums will decide what pieces they will display. A link to the registration form can be found below.

phmuseum.org/art

Reporting for WGRT – Jennie McClelland

SC4 to Feature “Detroit’s Queen of the Blues” Thornetta Davis on March 17th

Thornetta Davis is coming to the Free Thursday Concert Series at St. Clair County Community College. Davis is known as “Detroit’s Queen of the Blues”.

Thornetta Davis is an international singer, songwriter, and recording artist. Davis was awarded the “Living Lifetime Achievement Award” from the Detroit Blues Society. She also was awarded a star on the Canada South Blues Museum “Walk of Fame”.

Davis has opened for B.B. King, Ray Charles, Etta James, Bonnie Raitt, and others. Her list of accolades and recognition is lengthy. Davis’ career reaches back to the 1980s with her music having been featured in television shows and commercials over the past thirty years. Davis’ vocals have been heard as a background singer on recordings for both Kid Rock and Bob Seger.

Performances will be at noon and 7:00 p.m. on March 17th in the SC4 Fine Arts Theatre. The concerts are free, but seating is limited and tickets are required. Tickets are available here:

https://sc4.edu/event/free-concert-thornetta-davis-3/

Reporting for WGRT – Jennie McClelland