Downtown Port Huron

Blue Water Area YMCA’s Camp Wanacombak Offers Fun-Filled Summer Experience for Kids

The Blue Water Area YMCA is offering its Camp Wanacombak to children seeking an exciting summer vacation experience.

The summer program includes exciting field trips, age-appropriate group activities, STEAM engagement, learning loss prevention activities, special events, and swimming at the YMCA. The camp ensures a perfect balance of indoor and outdoor experiences, keeping young minds active and engaged.

The 2023 session of Camp Wanacombak will run from June 19th to September 1st, Monday through Friday, with camp hours from 7 am – 6 pm. The program is open to children who have completed kindergarten up to those who have completed 6th grade.

Camp Wanacombak is made possible through the donations of community members and residents from the Blue Water Area. 

If you would like to help support this program and the many others offered by the Blue Water Area YMCA, feel free to volunteer or donate to the Open Arms Campaign by visiting bluewaterymca.org/open-arms.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

Woman’s Life Club 11 to Host Massive Garage Sale Benefiting Scholarship Fund

Mark your calendars for Saturday, July 29th, as members of Woman’s Life Club 11 gear up for a spectacular Giant Garage Sale at the Woman’s Life Insurance Society located at 1338 Military Street, Port Huron. 

From 9 am – 2 pm, visitors can explore a treasure trove of household items, holiday decorations, jewelry, sporting goods, yard equipment, and much more. Woman’s Life Club 11 members generously donated these items, and instead of pricing them, they’ll be accepting cash donations only.

All proceeds from the sale will go towards Club 11’s esteemed Frank H. Lee Scholarship fund, which awards scholarships annually to members pursuing higher education in college or vocational schools. The Woman’s Life Insurance Society has pledged to match the first $500 raised, amplifying the impact of this charitable endeavor.

For more information or to donate items, please contact Vickie Fournier at (810) 985-5191 extension 169.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

MI New Favorite Snack Competition Announces Call For Entries

The MI New Favorite Snack competition has opened its Call for Entries for the upcoming event being held on Saturday, September 9th, at the McMorran Plaza.

With more than $75,000 in cash prizes at stake, the top winner will also secure a distribution agreement with All Star Services based in Port Huron.

The deadline for entries is June 30th, with a $100 fee per entry. To be eligible, companies must be Michigan Micro-Businesses with ten or fewer employees, possess the necessary licensing and insurance, be headquartered in Michigan, and offer appropriately packaged products for consumer purchase.

The Top 20 Finalists will be announced during the week of July 24th. All registered competitors, regardless of their finalist status, will have the opportunity to participate in the MI New Favorite Snack exhibition, allowing them to showcase their packaged goods to event attendees. 

For more information, and to register, visit: bluewaterchamber.com.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

Bluewater YMCA: Making Healthy Living Accessible to All

The Bluewater YMCA is dedicated to ensuring that healthy living is accessible to everyone, regardless of their socioeconomic status. To achieve this goal, the Y offers a Financial Assistance program that provides vital support to those in need.

Through the income-based assistance program, the Y aims to alleviate the financial burden of membership by offering discounted rates and flexible payment due dates. The Y believes that no one should be deprived of the opportunity to lead a healthy lifestyle due to financial constraints.

To apply for financial assistance, interested individuals can access the application form on the Bluewater YMCA’s website. Applicants are required to submit a completed form along with proof of one month’s household income, such as pay stubs, bank statements, SSI statements, or SNAP/Food Stamps case actions.

These types of programs are made possible by the community’s donations and support. Help support the YMCA’s Open Arms Campaign today! 

For more information, call (810) 987-6400.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

Learn about Genetic Biomarker Testing for Alzheimer’s Disease with Dr. Scott Roberts

On Friday, June 2nd, from 1:00pm – 2:00pm at the Auditorium of the Municipal Office Center, located at 100 McMorran Blvd, Port Huron, Dr. Scott Roberts, a distinguished professor from the University of Michigan School of Public Health, will present on Genetic Biomarker Testing for Alzheimer’s Disease.

As an expert in ethical and psychosocial aspects of genetic testing, Dr. Roberts has extensively researched participants’ motivations, psychological impacts, and health behavior changes associated with disclosing genetic test information. 

His work spans various contexts, including Alzheimer’s disease, hereditary cancer syndromes, direct-to-consumer genetic testing, and workplace wellness programs. He also focuses on mental health, aging, and public education about brain health.

Additionally, this course provides 1.0 Free Social Work Continuing Education Units (CEUs). Social workers interested in obtaining CEUs should have their license number ready when registering.

The event is free, but registration is required. To register, visit: scccmh.org.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

Black History 101 Mobile Museum Celebrates 50 Years of Hip Hop Culture on National Tour

St. Clair County Library System presents the Black History 101 Mobile Museum national tour which commemorates 50 Years of Hip Hop culture. The tour will stop at the Don Dodge Auditorium, located at 200 Grand River Avenue, Port Huron. 

The exhibit begins Friday, June 16th, from 10 am – 3 pm. Attendees can drop in at any time during tour hours to view the exhibit. The museum’s founder, Dr. Khalid el-Hakim, will deliver a presentation at 1 PM.

Featuring more than 150 original artifacts, the exhibition captures the evolution of Hip Hop culture and its profound impact on American society. It emphasizes the contributions of Black artists and innovators within the genre. 

The exhibit takes a unique approach by examining Hip Hop culture through the lens of significant social movements like the Anti-Apartheid Movement and the Stop the Violence Movement. 

For more information, visit: stclaircountylibrary.org.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell