St. Clair County

The Arc Of St. Clair County 1st Annual Dinner Dance

Are you looking for an exciting Valentine’s Day event to attend for a good cause? If the answer is yes, then The Arc of St. Clair County has something for you. 

On Thursday, February 9th, from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. The Arc of St. Clair County will be hosting its 1st Annual “Show The Love Dinner/Dance & Virtual Auction.” The event will be held at Alexander’s Banquet Center located at 1200 Gratiot Blvd., Marysville.  

The dinner/dance will feature a DJ, photo booth, virtual auction, 50/50 raffle, booze pull, dash for cash, and more! 

The event is part of an effort to raise $20,000 for The Arc of St. Clair County. Their mission is to support and protect the human rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and advocating for their full inclusion and participation in the community.

Tickets are $40 per person, if you would like more information or would just like to make a donation, you can visit: thearcscc.org 

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

Port Huron Offers Temporary Warming Center For The Homeless

It may not be of much concern for those of us who own a home or have a place to sleep while enjoying the comfort of shelter during these winter months. What about those who are less fortunate? What happens when the homeless have nowhere to go to keep warm? 

Despite what many may think or feel. The homeless in our city deserve to be sheltered and protected from the elements as well. 

All Nations Church located at 2030 Church Street, Port Huron is offering a temporary warming shelter for the homeless. No pre-registration is required. Individuals may show up at the church by entering the “Red Door” at the back of the building.

The shelter will be open until April 30th. Hours of operation are 6 p.m. – 7 a.m. seven days a week. 

For more information, call: (810) 434-7481 or email: safehavenwarmingcenter@gmail.com 

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

Enter Stage Right Valentine’s Dinner Theater

Valentine’s Day is approaching fast. If you are looking for some creative and romantic ideas to celebrate, look no further than Enter Stage Right’s Valentine’s Day Theatre. 

Enter Stage Right, in conjunction with The Borderline Theatre Group will be presenting the play “Love Letters,” by A.R. Gurney at The Citadel Stage located at 609 Huron Ave, Port Huron. 

The dates for the play are February 10, 11, 12, & *14th. Show time begins at 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, Sunday’s show time begins at 3 p.m. On Tuesday, February 14th, which is Valentine’s Day, they will hold their special Valentines Day Dinner Event which begins at 7 p.m.

The dinner event will be catered by Big River BBQ. Tickets for the dinner event are $65 per person. If you are only interested in watching the play, tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for children if purchased in advance. At the door prices are slightly higher at $20 and $15 respectively. 

For more information, visit: enterstageright.org.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

Public Health Alert Issued For Ready-To-Eat Stuffed Chicken

When you’re out grocery shopping for your family the goal is to pick up foods that are healthy and nutritious. We expect it to be safe to eat, but sometimes there can be issues out of control of the manufacturer. 

The U.S Department of Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for ready-to-eat (RTE) stuffed chicken products due to the possibility of it not being fully cooked due to under processing.

There has been no recall issued due to the product being no longer available for purchase, but FSIS is ensuring that it should not be consumed if you have it at home.

The product is produced by Vanguard Culinary Group, LTD. The 16. Oz (1 lb.) vacuum sealed trays containing “Park Street Deli Broccoli Stuffed Chicken” Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast Hand Stuffed With Broccoli & Cheddar Au Gratin,” have an establishment number of “P-8334.”

For more information, visit: fsis.usda.gov.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

Race-Related News Events Negatively Affects Black Students Mental Health

Racism is a touchy subject for some, but it doesn’t take away the fact that it exists, and probably will exist as long as there are people of different races, cultures, and skin tones. 

A study conducted by the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD) has revealed that racial unrest and perceived racism can negatively affect the mental health of black students.

The study surveyed students attending medical school with a 37-item electronic questionnaire administered during two weeks in August of 2020. The study measured depression symptoms and perceived discrimination. 

Researchers found that those students who perceived frequent discriminatory experiences as well as negative news coverage, such as the George Floyd incident were more likely to have symptoms of depression. 

Although the results centered around medical students, the results are consistent with other studies of how discrimination affects mental health among black people living in the U.S.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

Conagra Brands Recall Canned Meat And Poultry Products

Conagra Brands Inc., is recalling approximately 2,581,816 pounds of canned meat and poultry products due to a packaging defect. The defect may cause products to become contaminated without showing signs of contamination. 

Conagra Brands supply canned meats and poultry products under brand names such as Armour Vienna Sausage, Kroger brand, Prairie brand, Great Value, and others. The products were shipped to retail stores nationwide. 

The products in question were produced between December 12th and January 13th. Recalled products bear the establishment number “P4247” on the product cans.

The damaged cans may not be visible to those who may purchase them, but can still allow foodborne pathogens to enter. There have been no confirmed reports of people suffering from adverse reactions, but if you do experience adverse symptoms after consuming, be sure to contact a physician immediately.

For more information on particular brands affected, visit: fsis.usda.gov/recalls.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell