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SC4 Continues Arts Rebirth with David Fisher Concert 

St. Clair County Community College is experiencing a rebirth of their community arts effort. One example is this week’s Noon Concert Series featuring SC4’s own David Fisher. 

Fisher is an adjunct faculty member in the music department at SC4 and will be sharing his piano talent at the concert. Fisher will be playing Schubert’s first set of Four Impromptus and music from four other composers. The concert is free to attend in-person at the SC4 Fine Arts Theatre or to watch through the live-streaming service. There are performances at both noon and 7:00 p.m.

Ethan J. Flick, Community Arts Director at SC4 said, “The Noon Concert Series epitomizes the inseparable link between the College and the surrounding community that sustains it. “

Flick said, “While the core mission of the College is, and always will be academic in nature, the broader purpose of SC4 is to enrich lives and expand opportunities. The Noon Concert Series plays an instrumental part toward that larger purpose by providing free community access to a variety of musical genres and performance groups. The ultimate goal of the series is to enrich, educate, and entertain.”

 A link to more information: https://sc4.edu/campus-life/arts/free-thursday-concert-series/

 Reporting for WGRT – Jennie McClelland

Spero Needs Winter Baby Clothes

Spero Pregnancy Center in Port Huron is asking for help and all it takes is a few clicks on a smartphone or computer to help out.

Spero needs clothes and supplies for the children of their clients. They have a registry on Amazon that makes it easy to shop for the exact items that are needed and have them shipped right to the center. Winter baby clothes are at the top of the list right now. Diapers are always needed, but if donors are looking to make a bigger gift, car seats and cribs are on the registry also.

Clients at Spero Pregnancy Center take parenting classes and then choose items from the Baby Boutique to help them in caring for their babies.

The clothing items on the wishlist are basics for dressing a baby during a Michigan winter: warm layers. If donors decide to do shopping themselves, an appointment is needed to drop off items at Spero.

Spero is also looking for volunteers who wish to help mothers, fathers, and babies who need support. Training for new volunteers will be held October 7th -28th.

A link to the Amazon wishlist and training information can be found below.

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/32W7LJFGGG8N7?ref_=wl_fv_le

Interested in volunteering? call 810.985.GIFT. Please send any inquiries and/or questions to Clients@BlueWaterBabies.org

Reporting for WGRT – Jennie McClelland

Sanilac County Granted $200,000 to Help Children in Need 

Sanilac County at-risk children are the big winners with the announcement of a $200,000 grant from the Michigan Children’s Trust Fund. The money has been awarded to the Sanilac Intermediate School District’s Parents As Teachers Home Visiting Program. 

The grant will be spread out over four years and will be used to enhance and grow the program. According to the Sanilac ISD, the program utilizes the Strengthening Families Framework to empower families with parenting and developmental knowledge, social connections, resilience tools, and concrete support in times of need. 

The Michigan’s Home Visiting Initiative’s 2020 Home Visiting Needs Assessment reported, “Home visiting could positively impact many outcomes of certain areas of Sanilac County. Home visiting and other parenting education supports are limited but needed considering parenting risk factors in the county such as lower levels of education and use of substances. Additionally, 40% of children have experienced two or more Adverse Child Experiences, and the rate of child maltreatment is higher in Sanilac than the state average.”

There are currently 21 children enrolled in the program.

Reporting for WGRT – Jennie McClelland

Theresa Winters Faraway Places Travel Travel with Kids

Local Travel Agent Theresa Winters Offers Tips for Single Parents Traveling with Kids

Local travel agent Theresa Winters was recently featured in The Compass Magazine where she shared some valuable tips for single parents who are traveling with children.

With a lot of pent-up demand for travel after a year and a half of closures and restrictions, vacationing and exploring new places are on a lot of families’ to-do lists.

In the interview, Winters, owner of Port Huron’s Faraway Places Travel, said that every trip is a learning experience when adjusting to traveling solo with kids.

Winters said, “We, as single parents, need an additional sense of ease. Most times, we’re outnumbered by children, which can easily make us feel stressed and overwhelmed. A travel advisor should focus on the ages of the children so their particular needs are met.”

As both a travel advisor and a single parent herself, Winters suggests letting kids help plan trips so they have a bit of a say in the activities. She also suggests road trips instead of flying as ways for single parents to save money.

Winters says all-inclusive resorts are a great option for single parents traveling with children as they have amenities onsite.

https://viewer.joomag.com/compass-summer-2021-master/0846492001627334402/p74?short&fbclid=IwAR0lsrGpzO5qisbm5u9CecM1FcA51ryFJ8gE1Jdqr1tSbQ7cMbWDhfSvDxA

Reporting for WGRT – Jennie McClelland

McMorran Ready to Rock with Styx November 4th 

The band Styx is coming to Port Huron. The rock band that got started in the 1970s will be rocking McMorran Arena on Thursday, November 4th at 8:00 p.m.

This is the actual band Styx, not a cover band. They are known for 1970s hits like “Come Sail Away” and “Babe” and 1983’s “Mr. Roboto”. Styx’s most popular song was 1978’s “Renegade”.

The members of Styx are mostly in their 60s and 70s, and they are still actively making music and touring the country.. The tour that is coming to Port Huron coincides with the release of their latest album, Crash of the Crown.

It’s been a while since McMorran has had a big show. They hosted some big shows like Third Eye Blind and Newsboys over the past fifteen years or so, but this is the first post-shutdown big show that is sure to draw a sell-out crowd.

Tickets go on sale October 1st through the McMorran Box Office. Prices start at $55. They can be bought online or at the box office with no additional fees.

McMorran has a full schedule of entertainment on the calendar for the rest of the year. Go to mcmorran.com for the details.

Reporting for WGRT – Jennie McClelland

Lake Huron Medical Center’s September Employee of the Month

Port Huron, MI – Lake Huron Medical Center (LHMC) is pleased to announce its September 2021 Employee of the Month, Susan Rodgers. LHMC is honored to have a strong team of staff and volunteers working hard to deliver high-quality care to the Blue Water Area.

Susan works as an Ultrasound Tech and has been an employee at LHMC since June 2012. She was nominated by a patient who commented, “Susan was kind, considerate, careful, and professional. She established trust with me while she provided comfort and privacy. It was a privilege to be in her care.”

Lake Huron Medical Center is proud of each of its employees and volunteers; and extends a special thank you and congratulations to all our team members, especially Susan, as we celebrate their accomplishments.

To learn more about the programs and services offered at Lake Huron Medical Center, visit www.mylakehuron.com.