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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

Port Huron Store “A Little Something” Set To Close Its Doors In May

If you’ve ever strolled the streets of downtown Port Huron you may be familiar with the small retail shop, A Little Something, after serving the local area for over a decade they are expecting to close their doors permanently next month.

A Little Something carries retail items such as coffee mugs, t-shirts, and novelty items, but they are most known for their ice cream and sweet treats. 

Owned by non-profit Touchstone Services, A Little Something also provided employment for individuals who face employment barriers due to certain disabilities or other challenges.

In 2020 the retail shop became a vendor in the Pine Grove Park concessions facility serving its famous ice cream along with snacks such as: hotdogs, potato chips, and beverages. They’ll be  continuing their operation in the park space this year.

The closing of the shop is due to an economic slump which has been affecting many small business owners in the downtown area.

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

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

Port Huron Museums Reopens All Sites Along With New Exhibit Announcement

Port Huron Museums provides the Blue Water Area with a variety of facilities and exhibits that share the rich history of the local area, as well as celebrating the creators and leaders in our community.

They are reopening all of their satellite facilities to the public for the 2023 season, which include the HURON Lightship, Thomas Edison Depot, and Fort Gratiot Light Station.

Last year Port Huron Museums offered its guests free admission at all of their sites made possible through grant funding from the City of Port Huron. This year, they will be returning to the paid admissions model, with rates that have remained unchanged since 2016. 

There are also new exhibits on the way which include Portraits of Port Huron, and Take Care with Peanuts. 

If you would like to find out more about these new exhibits, or other information, visit: phmuseum.org.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

2023 St. Clair County Community Resource Fair Helping Families In Need

We all go through rough patches in our lives at some point, but there are resources and people available that are there to help us get back on track in our times of need. 

The upcoming 2023 St. Clair County Community Resource Fair will be available for those in need of help combating homelessness, at-risk of becoming homeless, or those experiencing extreme financial difficulty. 

The event will take place on Wednesday, May 10, from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the St. Clair County Community College (SC4) College Center Building located at 323 Erie Street, Port Huron.

This event will be hosted by the Housing & Support Workgroup under the St. Clair County Community Services Coordinating Body (CSCB). The fair will also feature a variety of community resource vendors, mobile food pantry, personal care items, and giveaways. 

For more information, visit: CSCBinfo.org or follow on Facebook at: SCCCRF. 

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell