education

Renters And Homeowners Are Invited To Port Huron Tenants’ Rights Training

If you’re a tenant renting your home, or you’re a homeowner, then you should check out the City of Port Huron’s Tenants’ Rights Training event for resources and information that you may find useful.

The Tenants’ Rights Training is a partnership between the City of Port Huron and Fair Housing Center of Metropolitan Detroit. 

The event will take place Thursday, April 20th, from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. at the Municipal Office Center Public Meeting Room, located at 100 McMorran Blvd, Port Huron. 

The training is free of charge and will cover topics such as:

  • How to Avoid Becoming a Victim of Fraud
  • Habitability & Repairs 
  • Security Deposits & Late Fees
  • Michigan’s Anti-Lockout Statute

There will be a Q & A after the training is complete. Registration is required, so register today.

For registration, you can email: thomasj@porthuron.org or call (810) 984-9736 ext. 1153

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

Blue Water Building Trades Fair Offers High School Students Employment Options

High school students who may be graduating this year, or those who are interested in a career involving skilled trades, be sure to check out this year’s Blue Water Building Trades Fair.

The event will take place this Wednesday, April 19th, from 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. at Goodells County Park located at 8345 County Park Dr., Goodells. 

The fair is a hands-on career exploration that will feature more than 20 skilled trades involving in-demand careers in infrastructure, electrical, heavy equipment, and construction.

The Blue Water Building Trades Fair is made possible in partnership through the Blue Water Building Trades, Community Foundation of St. Clair County, Michigan Works, LIUNA, MUST, and St. Clair County RESA. 

Registration is required, so make sure you register today at: msc-mw.org. forms.office.com/R/BBEASSDFDM

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

2023 St. Clair County Community Resource Fair Helping Families In Need

We all go through rough patches in our lives at some point, but there are resources and people available that are there to help us get back on track in our times of need. 

The upcoming 2023 St. Clair County Community Resource Fair will be available for those in need of help combating homelessness, at-risk of becoming homeless, or those experiencing extreme financial difficulty. 

The event will take place on Wednesday, May 10, from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the St. Clair County Community College (SC4) College Center Building located at 323 Erie Street, Port Huron.

This event will be hosted by the Housing & Support Workgroup under the St. Clair County Community Services Coordinating Body (CSCB). The fair will also feature a variety of community resource vendors, mobile food pantry, personal care items, and giveaways. 

For more information, visit: CSCBinfo.org or follow on Facebook at: SCCCRF. 

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

Free Skin Cancer Screening Offered By Port Huron Medical Center

Melanoma is one of the most common forms of cancer in the U.S. It can be treated successfully if detected in its early stages, Lake Huron Medical Center is offering residents a free skin cancer screening coming in the month of May.

Lake Huron Medical Center, in partnership with Hamzavi Dermatology, will be offering its free melanoma screening on Wednesday, May 10, from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. It will be held on the North Campus of Lake Huron Medical Center located at 2601 Electric Ave, Port Huron. 

Lake Huron Cancer Center are leaders in cancer care and have been recognized for providing high quality patient care for over 40 years. 

To register for this event, call: (810) 216-1455.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

Sarnia-Lambton’s Emergency Notification System Is Changing Their Look

Those in the Sarnia-Lambton community may be familiar with the former MyCNN (My Community Notification Network) which is the regional notification tool that alerts subscribers to local emergencies, extreme weather, missing persons, and more. They will be officially rebranding by changing their name and logo. 

The new name for the free notification system will be Sarnia-Lambton Alerts which took effect April 13th. 

Partners from the City of Sarnia, County of Lambton, Aamjiwnaang First Nation and local industry were involved in the re-branding, with the help of Sarnia-based TMRRW Inc.

Communications and Engagement Coordinator at BASES, Tracy Krull says, “Since its implementation in 2014 we have added in the industrial partners to be able to share community notices with the public as well. So we wanted something that was a bit more intuitive with the name, and to remove some of the confusion.”

Users may sign up for notifications by visiting lambtonbases.ca.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

Port Huron Branch Of The NAACP Offering One Lucky Student A Scholarship

The Port Huron Branch of the NAACP is concerned with the education and needs of our future leaders in the community. They are giving away a scholarship to show their commitment to our youth. 

To be eligible for the 2023 NAACP $500 TRADES Scholarship the individual must be a high school senior that is a hard worker and motivated to succeed in a skilled trade and willing to fill out a short application form. 

The deadline for the application is May 5th. Finalists will be contacted by the Port Huron Branch of the NAACP for an interview at school. 

For more information on how to apply, feel free to call Ms. Blackburn at: (810) 300-4636 or contact your school counselor.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell