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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

The Visually Impaired Can Participate In National Reading Month

The month of March is National Reading Month. Reading is an extremely valuable skill that allows individuals to understand and communicate with the world around them, but what about those individuals suffering from blindness or other visual impairments?

The Braille and Talking Book Library has a free program that will allow those individuals with visual impairments the freedom to read or listen to their favorite books. 

You can sign up to receive free audio and braille books, or download their BARD mobile app which will allow you to download the books there. They have more than 135,000 audio and braille books to choose from. 

Even if you’re not visually impaired, and just can’t manage to hold on to a book for too long due to other medical reasons, you can take advantage of this opportunity as well.

To find out more information, visit: michigan.gov/BTBL or call 1-800-992-9012.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

Blake’s Orchard & Cider Mill Easter Egg-Stravaganza Coming Soon

Spring is near and Easter is on its way, so why not take the family for a fun-filled Easter themed event at Blake’s Orchard & Cider Mill.

Located at 17985 Armada Center Rd, Armada, Blake’s Orchard is a popular location known for their amazing donuts, apple picking, and cider. 

On Sunday, April 2nd, they will be hosting their Easter Egg-stravaganza event from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. There will be plenty of fun activities for children and adults such as the Easter egg hunt through the orchard, photos with the Easter bunny, free face painting, crafts, and a small animal petting farm. You and the family can also enjoy a meal inside of the Tasting Room. 

For more information, and to purchase tickets, visit: blakefarms.com.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

PHASD Participating In National Reading Month Activities

The month of March is known for being the month we observe St. Patrick’s Day, but it’s also National Women’s History Month, and Irish American Heritage Month. If you didn’t know, March is also designated as National Reading Month.

To celebrate reading, the Port Huron Area School District (PHASD) will have teachers and members from the local community attending the elementary schools to read aloud to the children, as well as having fun activities to keep them engaged and involved. This activity is used to encourage young students to read more often, as well as learning the value and importance of reading.

The Steam Academy at Woodrow Wilson recently had two guest readers last week. Kevin Totty from the Community Foundation of St. Clair County, and Port Huron Mayor, Pauline Repp took time out of their busy schedules to read to the students and encourage them to keep up the good work. 

If you’d like to know how to become a part of the reading activities or would like more information, contact your local elementary school or visit: phasd.us. 

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

License To Spy Exhibit Makes Your James Bond Fantasy A Reality

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to live as an international super spy gathering intel to complete your mission? 

Top Secret: License to Spy is a new exciting hands-on exhibit that demonstrates how scientific thinking can be used to solve problems in many aspects of everyday life. 

The exhibit will feature 21 interactive experiences that explore the science and technology of espionage that will include: 

  • Creating a disguise to go undercover
  • Using voice changing technology to confuse enemy agents
  • Navigating a room full of laser beams without setting off an alarm 
  • And much more! 

The exhibit opens Saturday, April 29, and will run through September 5th. License to Spy will be located at the Knowlton Museum, 317 Grand River Ave, Port Huron. Tickets are $10 per person, ages 3 and under are free.

For more information on hours of operation, visit: knowltonicemuseum.com. 

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

Port Huron Museums Wants To Egg Your Yard

With Easter arriving next month, everyone will be looking to celebrate in a variety of ways. If you’re the type who enjoys a good old fashioned Easter egg hunt, Port Huron Museums has an Eggcellent event for you and your family.

Port Huron Museums are starting their “Easter Egg My Yard” service for residents of St. Clair County and surrounding residents. 

You can purchase 25 eggs for $20 or 50 eggs for $35. After your purchase, the museum will hide the eggs in your yard on Saturday, April 8th, (after 5 p.m.) for your children, or whomever you choose to wake up to a yard full of eggs stuffed with candy brought by the Easter bunny!

Your purchase goes to support the Port Huron Museums. Eggs must be purchased by March 31st. 

For more information, visit: phmuseum.org.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell