St. Clair County

How Climbing Can Provide Winter Clothing For Youth In Need

The drop in temperature is letting us know winter is on its way. Many of our local youth, teens and young children, struggle with having warm clothing to protect themselves from the elements. Port Huron Museums in partnership with Kids In Distress Services are holding an event to help keep our children warm this winter.

The Sunset Tower Climb for K.I.D.S (Kids in Distress Services) will take place Friday, November 11th from 6:15 PM – 8:15 PM. Tickets are free, but donations of diapers or towels (bath or hand) are welcomed. 

Guests will be climbing the Fort Gratiot Lighthouse at dusk to see a beautiful sunset from a different perspective. Clothing items provided for those in need consist of clothes, hats, mittens, and gloves, as well as deodorant and other personal hygiene items.

For more information on the event and how you can help, visit: kidsindistressservices.org.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

Learn Life Saving Procedure For Your Animal Friends

In the event of a medical emergency are you prepared, or qualified to administer a life saving practice to someone in need? What about if that someone isn’t a person, but a beloved pet?

Our friends at Country Critter Farm are welcoming the community to its CPR and First Aid for Human, Animal Petting Farm. This Saturday, October 29th, you’re invited to learn how to perform life saving skills on humans from children to adults, as well as dogs and cats. Great knowledge for those who have a service animal, as you never know when the skills learned will be of use.

Guests can go through demo training or they can be certified through the American Heart Association. If you just want to stop in to enjoy the animals at the petting farm, you can do that as well.

For more information visit their Facebook page at: Country Critter Farm.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

The Zombies Are Coming! SCCLS Zombie Shamble Walk

Ever wonder what the zombie apocalypse would be like? The St. Clair County Library is holding the “Zombie Shamble” walk on Saturday, October 22nd, from 11 AM – 1 PM. 

The walk is an event meant for the community to have a fun time while also getting in some physical exercise. Participants will be walking from the Main Library on McMorran to Pine Grove Park and back. Along the way, participants will be lightly chased by walking zombies who seek to remove your “brain cloth,” a colored strip of cloth received when you register. Participants may opt out of the zombie chase portion and just enjoy a regular walk as well if so desired. 

For more information visit: sccl-mi.libcal.com.  

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

The Salvation Army Begins Its Christmas Assistance Registration

The holidays are fast approaching. For many families, it’s a struggle to provide the basic necessities, which doesn’t leave much room for purchasing gifts at Christmas time. The Salvation Army will hold its Christmas Assistance Registration, beginning this week for those who wish to participate.

Beginning today October 17th, until November 4th, visit the Salvation Army in person to fill out your application. Times are Mon-Fri from 9 AM – 4 PM. Applicants will be required to fill out information such as income, members of household, and general contact information. 

If you or someone you know can benefit from the Salvation Army Christmas Assistance, or would like to donate, visit: porthuronsa.org 

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

Local Agencies Team Up To Promote Fire Prevention Week

In the event of a house fire do you and your family have an escape plan? Have you prepared yourself or practiced using your fire extinguisher lately? These are questions every family should be able to answer with a resounding yes. 

Fort Gratiot and Burtchville Twp. Fire Departments have teamed up with State Farm and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) to promote this year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign. Beginning October 9th – October 15th, the “Fire Won’t Wait, Plan Your Escape” campaign seeks to educate the community on simple steps they can take to keep themselves safe in the event of a fire.

Megan Simmons, a local State Farm agent, urges residents to have a fire escape plan, as a house fire can affect any of us at any given moment. “Fire presents a real risk to all of us, making it important for every member of the community to take these messages seriously and put them into action,” says Simmons.

For more information about Fire Prevention Week visit: fpw.org.  

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

Art Hop: 2022 Fall Edition Coming To Downtown Port Huron

Looking for some fall fun for the whole family? Well if you’re into the creative arts, local artists and businesses are gearing up for this weekend’s Art Hop: 2022 Fall Edition, in Downtown Port Huron. 

Beginning Friday, October 14th, from 5 PM – 8 PM, Art Hop is an annual event that celebrates the arts. It is held twice a year in Port Huron and features over 50 artists, from painters to crafters. There will be plenty of food, and fun for all ages. With the holidays around the corner you may find something special for your loved ones at this mini-sidewalk festival. 

For more information, visit: Port Huron Art Hop on Facebook.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell