News & Notes - 1/10/24 Sentinel

Library to host Tiny Art Show
ST. CLAIR SHORES — The St Clair Shores Public Library invites community members to show off their creative side by participating in a Tiny Art Show. Anyone 5 and older is welcome to participate.

Participants must illustrate a 4-by-4-inch canvas on the theme “Winter Wonderland” and canvases are available for pickup between Jan. 8 and Jan. 20. An index card to identify the artists and the work will be provided with the canvas, a press release stated. Index cards should include the artist’s first name, last name and age (which is optional). Canvases are available on a first come, first served basis and supplies are limited.

Any material can be used to create the illustration, including but not limited to paint, markers and fabric. Canvases should be returned to the library between Jan. 29 and Feb. 3. Art will be displayed between Feb. 5 and Feb. 29 on the wall near the library’s Adult Information Desk, according to a press release.

Art pickup for those who would like to keep their work is between March 1 and March 9. Any artwork not picked up will become the property of the library, the release stated.

The show is sponsored by the St. Clair Shores Public Library and the St. Clair Shores Cultural Committee.

For more information, call the library at (586) 771-9020 or go to scslibrary.org.

 

Huge sale planned at Friends of the St. Clair Shores Library’s Used Book Store
ST. CLAIR SHORES — The Friends of the St. Clair Shores Public Library will offer a huge sale at their Used Book Store from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Jan. 23.

Everything in the store will be at half price. The sale will include all hardcovers, softcovers and paperbacks as well as CDs, audio tapes, DVDs, puzzles and other collections, according to a press release.

The Used Book Store is located inside the library at 22500 11 Mile Road.

For more information, call the library at (586) 771-9020 or visit scslibrary.org.

 

MSGCU credit union 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.

 

Applications accepted for high school internship program
DETROIT — Bank of America is accepting applications for its 2024 Student Leaders program.

The paid summer internship program is open to metro Detroit high school juniors and seniors who have a passion for community engagement and want to make a positive difference. Each year, the program connects more than 300 students from nearly 100 communities across the U.S. 

Selected students must be a high school junior or senior in Wayne, Oakland or Macomb counties. They must be able to participate in an eight-week paid internship at a local nonprofit organization, work 35 hours a week, all while earning $17 per hour.

The participants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship through the end of September 2024, and be in good standing at their school. The students also take part in a weeklong Student Leaders Summit in Washington, D.C., from July 22 to July 27, 2024, with all expenses paid. 

The applicants must submit a letter of recommendation from a teacher, coach, guidance counselor or school administrator. Interested parties can apply online at bankofamerica.com/studentleaders. The deadline is Jan. 17. 

 

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.

 

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.