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Candle Pour Workshop With The Chandler At Port Huron Museums

If you’re anything like most people, you enjoy a good fragrance in your home. Whether it be from air fresheners, incense, or candles, a good smelling home is a must. 

Now you can learn how to make your own candles with your own unique scent to take home with you at the DIY Candle Pour Workshop with the Chandler, hosted by Port Huron Museums. 

The event will take place on Friday, April 28th, from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. at the Port Huron Museum’s Carnegie Museum located at 1115 6th Street, Port Huron.   

Tickets are $30 for members and $35 for non-members, there will be a cash bar available as well. Extra candles can be purchased for an additional $20.

For more information, visit: phmuseum.org.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

Teen Health Community Advisory Council Seeking New Members

If you are a member of the community and would like to have input on the future of St. Clair County Health Department’s (SCCHD) Teen Health program, then be sure to attend their upcoming Community Advisory Council (CAC) meeting. 

The meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 19th, from 5 p.m. – 6 p.m. in the Port Huron High School cafeteria located at, 2215 Court Street, Port Huron.

Sandy Mangan, Teen Health Nurse Practitioner/Supervisor says, “Participation in the Community Advisory Council allows members voices to be heard on the services we provide like ensuring quality healthcare, promoting healthy lifestyles and increasing wellness opportunities for St. Clair County.”

Members of the public aged 10 and up are encouraged to attend. If you are unable to attend in person you can join on ZOOM: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82740590130?pwd=SXJZNWdRY3EwYnp6anhIMXp2SEszQT09

Meeting ID: 827 4059 0130/Passcode: 830793

For more information, call: (810) 987-1311.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

Register For St. Clair County Community Mental Health’s Run For Recovery

To promote mental and physical health, St. Clair County Community Mental Health (SCCCMH) will be hosting its 15th Annual “Run For Recovery.” 

The event will be held on Saturday, May 13th. There are three race options available which are the 1 Mile Walk, 1 Mile Timed Kids Run, and the Certified 5k Road Race. The 1 mile walk and 1 mile Timed Kids Run begins at 8:30 a.m., and the 5k run begins at 9 a.m. 

There will also be special guests at the event such as, Ex-NFL Football star Braylon Edwards, and our local mascots from the Prowlers, Levi’s Link, and St. Clair County Community College.

Those looking to volunteer or sponsor the event are welcomed and encouraged to participate as well, for ticket prices and more information, visit: scccmh.org/events/run-for-recovery/. 

Reporting For WGRT – Choze Powell

St. Clair County Department Of Veterans Affairs Fashion Show & Luncheon Fundraiser

Support your local veterans and St. Clair County Department of Veterans Affairs (SCCDVA) by attending their upcoming fundraiser sponsored by Suzanne’s Fashions and Country Style Marketplace.

The Fashion Show & Luncheon will take place Saturday, April 15, in the basement event room at Country Style Marketplace located at 310 Huron Ave., Port Huron. Doors open at 11 am, with the fashion show beginning at 12 pm. Tickets are $25 each and includes lunch, (quiche, salad, dessert, and water).

SCCDVA helps veterans and their families obtain and maintain all veteran’s related benefits from federal, state, and local government agencies free of charge. 

For more information or to purchase tickets, call Suzanne at (810) 364-5422 or PH Country Style Marketplace at (810) 432-8431/(810) 987-4141.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

Country Style Marketplace Fort Gratiot Store Closure Soon

Fort Gratiot’s Country Style Marketplace has recently announced that they will be closing their store and moving to their new Downtown Port Huron location.

Country Style Marketplace has provided the Ft. Gratiot community exceptional service for the past four and a half years. The owners, Steve Fernandez and Michelle Jones have cited the reason for the relocation being due to the dramatic increase in costs of everyday goods and services due to inflation. 

Fernandez says, “After much deliberation and consideration of options, consolidation of these stores is imperative if we are to remain a viable business in this environment.” 

The store will be closing its Fort Gratiot doors April 16th, you can continue to shop with them at their new downtown Port Huron location, at 310 Huron Ave.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

Port Huron Remembers Local Philanthropist James C. Acheson

If you live in the City of Port Huron or have ever visited, then you have most definitely experienced something in the community that wouldn’t exist if it were not for James C. Acheson.

Acheson was a well-known philanthropist and member of the Port Huron community who contributed to many of the projects and landmarks that we have come to enjoy and know so well. He passed away on April 2nd leaving behind his legacy and impact for years to come. 

Acheson served as a trustee of the Community Foundation of St. Clair County for almost two decades. He was awarded the Russell Mawby Award as well as the Distinguished Service Award, both are meant to honor exceptional lifetime achievements in philanthropy. 

Responsible for sites in Port Huron such as Desmond’s Landing and the Blue Water River Walk, Acheson also donated to numerous charities and organizations such as Sons Outreach, Mid-City Nutrition, Port Huron Museums, and more. 

The City of Port Huron has lost a true treasure indeed, and will most definitely miss Mr. James C. Acheson.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

Photo: Courtesy of the Community Foundation of St. Clair County