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VNA & Blue Water Hospice 36th Annual River Run Registration Begins

The 36th Annual River Run hosted by the Visiting Nurses Association (VNA) & Blue Water Hospice is their largest fundraiser and they are looking for runners and volunteers, as well as sponsors for this upcoming event.

Participants can choose between 10k, 5k, 3-mile walk, or 1-mile fun run. Individuals who sign up prior to May 17th, will receive a t-shirt. The late registration deadline is June 2nd which will add on additional registration fees. Registration is $30 for adults and $25 for those under 13 years of age. 

Those who would like to sponsor the event have a registration date of May 1st. Sponsors can choose from five package levels for one that suits their tastes. 

The VNA & Blue water Hospice is a non-profit that provides high-quality, cost-effective health care to any patient and family member with short-term, long-term, or end-of-life care. 

For more information, visit: vnariverrun.com. 

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

Blue Water Safe Horizons LOL Comedy Show Offers Laughs For A Good Cause

They say that laughter is the best medicine, so if you’re looking for some health benefits you don’t want to miss the upcoming 2023 LOL Comedy Show hosted by Blue Water Safe Horizons.

Blue Water Safe Horizons is a local non profit that works to end domestic violence and sexual abuse in St. Clair County. 

The LOL Comedy Show will take place on Friday, April 21st, in the Ballroom at CityFlats Hotel located at 800 Military Street, Port Huron. Show time will be from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.

It will feature comedians of varying experience levels, as well as headliner Robert Horton from the Detroit Area. There will also be some familiar faces from the local community that are not typically associated with stand-up comedy performing such as Crystal Mosher, Matt Markham, and Jeanette Roberts.

For more information, or to purchase tickets, visit: Blue Water Safe Horizons on Facebook.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

The Arc Of St. Clair County Hosting Their Annual Flower Sale Fundraiser

The Arc of St. Clair County works to empower every adult with an intellectual/developmental disability such as autism, ADHD, Down Syndrome, along with a host of others.

They are accepting orders for their Annual Flower Sale to raise funds that will further assist the organization and their goals. A goal of $5,000 is needed and they need the support of the community to accomplish this. 

Orders must be placed by Monday, April 10th. Individuals will then be able to pick up their orders on Friday, May 10th, between Noon – 6 p.m., just in time for Mothers Day!

Prices range from $16 to $58, with a selection that includes geraniums, begonia’s, and more. Styles and types may vary due to availability at time of delivery. 

For more information, or to place your order, visit: thearcscc.org/flower-sale.

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

The Council On Aging Fundraiser Receives Huge Support From Local Businesses

The Council on Aging located at 600 Grand River, Port Huron will be holding their 10th Annual March Mania Silent Auction to benefit the Port Huron Senior Center. 

The Council on Aging is a nonprofit that helps over 12,000 seniors each year remain self-sufficient. They provide a place for seniors to socialize, as well as home delivered lunches and activities that keep our seniors active. 

The auction will be held from March 20 – 24th. Bidding will be from 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. beginning  on the 20th, and from 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. each day after.  

The auction will feature approximately 50 gift baskets, as well as gift cards from local businesses such as Day Away Spa, DB’s Smokehouse BBQ, and more. There will be several themed baskets such as Movie Night, Fitness, and Game Night. 

All proceeds benefit the Port Huron Senior Center.

For more information visit them on Facebook at: Council On Aging Inc Serving St. Clair County.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

Party With Friends Of The St. Clair River At River Bash 2023

Are you looking for a reason to party and celebrate the arrival of spring? Well look no further than this year’s 2023 River Bash with Friends of the St. Clair River.

Friends of the St. Clair River is a volunteer-based organization that works to promote conservation, beautification, and environmental restoration projects along the St. Clair River.

Their upcoming event on Thursday, April 13th, will be held from 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. at the Port Huron Yacht Club, 212 Quay Street, Port Huron.

The 2023 River Bash will feature a special keynote speaker, cash bar, dinner from Doña Marina’s, a silent auction, Cornhole on the Balcony, and more!

All proceeds support Friends of the St. Clair River’s mission and work. Tickets are $40 to attend.

For more information, visit: scriver.org.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell