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Special Night Out Prom Looks To Be A Super Event For Special Needs Students

Our special needs students have an upcoming prom geared with their needs and accommodations taken into consideration at the 4th Annual Special Night Out Prom.

The prom is hosted by the Make A Difference Club at Port Huron Northern and sponsored by Lawrence Jewelers, SONS Outreach, and Sean Culler. 102.3 FM WGRT is also proud to be a sponsor of this amazing event. 

The Special Night Out Prom will take place on Friday, April 24th, from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. at 1799 Krafft Rd. at Northern High School. The prom is geared for high school students up to age 26 with special needs, including attendees from Port Huron High or Woodlands Developmental Center. Parents may also attend as well.

With a superhero theme there will be music, pizza, and more. Students can dress in their best prom attire or dress as their favorite superhero. The event is free for those who wish to attend.

For more information, contact Gordon Farnsworth via email at: gfarnsworth@phasd.us.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

Healing Hearts Home Will Be Holding Its 2nd Annual Fancy Hat Spring Tea Event

If you’d like to support a great non-profit organization while having a great time doing so, then you don’t want to miss the upcoming event from Healing Hearts Home.

Healing Hearts Home will be hosting their 2nd Annual Fancy Hat Spring Tea event on Saturday, April 22, from 12 p.m. – 3 p.m. It will be located at 69227 N. Main, Richmond at Maniaci’s Banquet Center.

Not only will guests be wearing their fancy hats, but there will be music by CarolAnn and Cynthia Flood, live painting with Nicole Stahl, a silent auction, and a special musical performance from Multi-Dove Award-Winning Songwriter Kenna Turner West. The live painting created at the event will also be auctioned off for anyone who would like to purchase. 

Healing Hearts Home offers support and solutions to women and teen girls who have experienced sexual abuse. 

Tickets for the Fancy Hat Spring Tea Event are $40 per person. 

To purchase tickets, visit: brushfire.com/healingheartshome/springtea. 

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

NFL Flag Football Registration Coming Soon To Sarnia

It’s springtime, which means the weather is beginning to warm up and our youth are looking to get out and be more active. If you live in the Sarnia area NFL Flag Football is starting its registration soon!

NFL Flag Football is the official Flag Football program of the NFL. They serve youth athletes ages 4 – 17. They are a no contact league that gives boys and girls a chance to develop their skills in an inclusive environment. 

Flag football has become one of the fastest growing sports for youth. The number of children participating has increased 38% since 2015. NFL Flag Football is the largest flag football league with more than 1,600 leagues in North America. 

Early Bird Registration (until March 31st) is $250 plus tax, and late registration is $300.00 plus tax. 

For more information on registration dates, visit: NFLFlag.ca.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

Adult Easter Egg Hunt At Blake’s Orchard Square Coming Soon

It’s Easter time again, so there will be plenty of Easter egg hunts and parties for the little ones coming soon, but what about the adults? Why can’t the adults celebrate with an Easter egg hunt of their own?

Well now they can, at the Adult Easter Egg Hunt at Blake’s Orchard Square located at Blake’s Orchard & Cider Mill. Blake’s Orchard & Cider Mill is located at 17985 Armada Center Road, Armada. 

The event will be held April 6th & 7th. Happy hour is from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m., and the egg hunt begins at 8:30 p.m. Must be 21 and up to participate.

Guests will search for 6 easter eggs with flashlights, each egg is redeemable for a can of hard cider to take home. 

Tickets are $35 per person, which includes 1 donut, 1 pint, and the egg hunt. 

For more information, visit: blakesfarms.com.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

Harbor Impact Ministries Awarded Organization Of The Year

There are many organizations in the Blue Water Area striving to make the community a better place. Some provide food and other resources, while others offer programs that educate or teach a variety of skills and knowledge. 

St. Clair County Community Mental Health has awarded Harbor Impact Ministries as their Organization of the Year. 

Harbor Impact Ministries provides individuals with a variety of services to meet their needs such as: food, clothing, household goods, medical supplies, computer training and much more! All of their services are free to the public 

They also have Impact Day once a month that allows individuals to visit every room in the Harbor House to find things they may need.

CEO of SCCCMH, Deb Johnson paid a visit to Harbor House Director, Barb Hanneke to personally announce the award.  

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

SC4 Now Accepting Housing Applications For The 2023-24 School Year

St. Clair County Community College (SC4) is an excellent place for future, or current college students to get their education. If you plan on attending in the next academic year and are interested in living on campus, SC4 is currently accepting applications for their on campus housing.

The student residence halls are located in downtown Port Huron and offer fully furnished units and amenities. They are located within walking distance of the area’s dining and entertainment options such as Sperry’s Moviehouse, Country Style Marketplace grocery store, The McMorran Plaza, and more.

Students who live in the SC4 residence halls pay in-district tuition rates at SC4. To be eligible students must meet ongoing academic and enrollment requirements.

For more information, or to submit an application, visit: sc4.edu/housing.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell