Macomb Chronicle | Published January 11, 2024
Pasta dinner supports special needs school
MACOMB TOWNSHIP — The Friends of Macomb Township are hosting a pasta dinner fundraiser on Saturday, Jan. 27, at St. John Vianney Church in Shelby Township.
The event is a fundraiser for the Glen H. Peters School in Macomb Township which specializes in teaching special needs students ages 3-26.
Events at the dinner include raffles and games. Restaurants providing food include Aspen, Bubba’s 33, Mission BBQ and Tap & Barrel. Doors open at 6 p.m. at 54045 Schoenherr Road.
Call (586) 610-3511 or email community@friendsofmacombtownship.com for more information.
Macomb Township holding communications survey
MACOMB TOWNSHIP — In order to assess the communication needs and preferences of residents, Macomb Township is holding a communication survey from now until Thursday, Feb. 29.
“Our goal is to determine which of our past communication efforts have been the most effective in engaging with a majority of the Township’s residents,” said Macomb Township Supervisor Frank Viviano in a press release. “We want to learn how people are currently receiving information about local events, initiatives and important announcements. This will enable us to focus our efforts on the most impactful channels, ensuring our messages reach the widest possible audience.”
To take part, residents can go to macombtwp.org/commsurvey to take the survey or pick up a paper copy at Macomb Township Hall, located at 54111 Broughton Road. For more information, call (586) 992-0710, ext. 6.
Macomb County giving out radon test kits
MOUNT CLEMENS — The Macomb County Health Department is giving residents free radon testing kits at its Central Health Center at 43525 Elizabeth Road in Mount Clemens.
According to a press release from the department, radon is the leading cause of lung cancer in the United States and is responsible for 21,000 deaths nationwide annually. Radon is colorless, odorless and tasteless, requiring special testing kits to detect. Radon occurs naturally in soil and rock, drifting up through the ground and entering buildings through foundation and wall cracks. Kits are available while supplies last.
To request a testing kit, call the Macomb County Health Department at (586) 469-5236.
MSGCU accepting scholarship applications
METRO DETROIT — Michigan Schools and Government Credit Union is accepting applications for its annual scholarship program now through Tuesday, Feb 27.
The credit union plans to award 47 scholarships this year with 33 $2,500 scholarships going to college, trade school and continuing education students and 14 $2,000 scholarships for first responder academy students.
“MSGCU was founded by teachers and we’re proud to honor our heritage by advancing educational journeys through our scholarship program,” MSGCU President and CEO Steve Brewer said in a statement from the credit union. “We’ve provided over $1.1 million in scholarships since the inception of our program 20 years ago, helping 575 recipients in the communities we serve further their educational dreams.”
Scholarship applications are accepted from nonmembers, but all winners must become members of MSGCU. More information can be found at msgcu.org/scholarships.
Resolutions for the new year
MICHIGAN — What are your New Year’s Resolutions for 2024?
On Jan. 1, BetKentucky.com, a Kentucky-specific sports betting consumer information portal, released a survey stating 94% of Americans will set New Year’s resolutions this year.
In total, 3,000 Americans 21 and older were polled from Oct. 31 through Nov. 3. Of those surveyed, 49% were male and 51% were female. The website compiled a list of the most popular New Year’s resolutions in Michigan.
The No. 1 resolution was to “eat healthier and improve diet,” with 38% of those surveyed placing that first. Second on the list with 29% was to “save money and budget better,” followed by 27% of those surveyed vowing to “improve mental health and reduce stress.”
Also on the list were to lose weight and get fit, travel more and explore new places, strengthen relationships with family and friends, learn a new skill or hobby, career advancement or change jobs, and reduce drinking consumption.