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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

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

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

Birchwood Mall Welcomes A New Business, Dannie Shalom Beauty Supply

Those looking for a place to get their hair care products and other hair related needs fulfilled, can find everything they need at Birchwood Mall’s new store, Dannie Shalom Beauty Supply.

Dannie Shalom Beauty Supply opened its doors on Friday, April 7th offering a wide range of hair related products for men, women, and children.  

Hours of operation are Monday – Thursday, 11 a.m. – 7 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. – 8 p.m., and Sunday 12 p.m. – 6 p.m.

They offer items such as jewelry, hair gel, hair sponges, lip gloss, beard oils, wigs, hair accessories, and more. 

Check out Dannie Shalom Beauty Supply located in the Birchwood Mall at, 4350 24th Ave. Suite 236, Fort Gratiot.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

What Was The Strange Light Seen In The Sky Around The Blue Water Area

On the evening of Monday, April 17th, there was a strange phenomenon that appeared in the sky that had residents in the Blue Water Area baffled. It appeared to be coming from across the border in Canada.

Many had their thoughts on what it could be, so here’s an official word on what the strange light seen in the sky actually was. 

According to the Edmonton Fire Rescue Services Department, the strange phenomenon witnessed, is what’s called a light pillar, light pillars are formed when light is refracted by ice crystals under the right temperature conditions and light source. 

The strange phenomenon was caused by flaring from the Nova Chemicals Corunna Site. Flaring is the act of burning excess gasses to depressurize equipment and manage unpredictable and large pressure variations, according to worldbank.org.     

Or, it could just be aliens giving us a light show.  

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell