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Library invites children to eclipse themed program
The St. Clair Shores Public Library invites children of all ages to join them from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Oct. 14 for an eclipse themed program.
There will be crafts, stories and activities.
Solar eclipse glasses will be given out for participants to take home. There is no registration required for this event.
Library to host middle school game day Oct. 14
The St. Clair Shores Public Library is hosting a middle school game day from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Oct. 14.
Participants have to figure out the who, what and where of a murder mystery to find out who the culprit is. Through a series of puzzles and clues, participants will find the answer and solve the case. The case can be solved as a group or individually.
After the case is solved, participants can take part and enjoy giant versions of classic board games. Pizza and snacks will be provided.
Participants must be in grades six through eight. Registration starts on Oct. 2 and is now available through the library’s website at scslibrary.org. Registration can also be done in person, via phone by calling (586) 771-9020 or via email at SCSYouth@libcoop.net. Space is limited.
Library to host teen monster makeup contest on Oct. 24
The St. Clair Shores Public Library invites teens to participate in their teen monster makeup contest from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 24.
Practice your face painting skills for the spooky season at this fun event. A demonstration will be provided by Grosse Pointe Theatre, then participants can create their own look. Supplies will be provided, or you can bring your own. After practicing your skills, vote on the best looks for a prize. Pizza will be provided at the end of the program.
Participants must be in grades nine through 12. Registration is required and begins on Monday, Oct. 9. Registration can be done online at scslibrary.org, in person, via phone by calling (586) 771-9020 or via email at SCSYouth@libcoop.net. Space is limited.
Sweet treats, friendships made during Apple Pie Week
Recently, the St. Clair Shores Senior Center hosted their Apple Pie Week and the participants raised money while having fun.
Matthew Hubinsky, Senior Center coordinator, said they had around 50 to 60 people each day to make pies. The tasks were spread between members of the center.
They made around 32 pies at a time, Hubinsky said, with each pie going for $14 apiece. They raised somewhere between $8,000 and $11,000.
“We were able to sell 1,000 pies and then raise money for our meal program,” Hubinsky said.
Hubinsky also said everyone had fun making the pies.
“When everyone’s coming in to volunteer to cut and peel, they were all just laughing and having a good time and talking and chatting,” Hubinsky said. “Some people made new friends, and some were meeting up with old friends and making new friends, so I think that’s a big part of it, too. Not just making pies, but the camaraderie of it all, too.”
Beautification Commission gives out residential, business awards
The St. Clair Shores Beautification Commission presented beautification awards to three residents and three businesses at the City Council meeting on Sept. 18.
Councilman John Caron and Mayor Kip Walby presented the awards. Caron said the Beautification Commission keeps the city beautiful every month of the year by taking care of Christmas decorations, planting in the spring and maintaining flower beds throughout the summer.
The awards were given to recognize the effort the residents and businesses put into their properties to keep the Shores beautiful.
The residents who were recognized were Robert and Frances Alexander, Jimmie and Jeanne Limback and Esther Bianchi.
The businesses that were recognized were GTJ Consulting, St. Margaret of Scotland and Dr. Jehan Wakeem Dentistry.
Last farmers markets, social districts quickly approaching
As the leaves start to change and the temperature drops, the last farmers markets and social district events are quickly approaching.
The last farmers market will be from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 12, and the holiday market will be from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Dec. 10 at Blossom Heath.
The last social district events of the year will be from 5 p.m. to midnight on Oct. 14 and Oct. 28.
Henry Bowman, St. Clair Shores Parks and Recreation director, said the farmers market has gone really well with great crowds and great entertainment. He said at the Oct. 12 farmers market, there will be a pumpkin patch and they will also have people carving pumpkins.
“Kids can watch them carving, and they’ll be able to pick out their own pumpkins,” Bowman said.
He said the only problem is there won’t be many pumpkins available due to how wet the season has been.
Shipman appointed as city assessor
At their Aug. 21 meeting, the St. Clair Shores City Council voted 7-0 to appoint Vicky Shipman as the new city assessor.
Shipman has been working for the city for 22 years and started in the Assessing Department. She started at the lowest level of assessing, Shipman said, and worked her way up as people left. When the previous assessor retired, she said she decided to apply for the job.
“Because we have worked with just two of us in the office very closely,” Shipman said of her decision. “So our community and our role is personal to us and I just wanted to continue on that good work that she had started.”
The work is very similar to the work she’s done before, but being in a supervisory position is different, Shipman said, and it’s something to get adjusted to. Shipman said she is excited for this new chapter.
“I’m very familiar with the job and the process but to actually get to follow it through all the way is very exciting to me,” Shipman said.
Sweet treats, friendships made during Apple Pie Week
Recently, the St. Clair Shores Senior Center hosted their Apple Pie Week and the participants raised money while having fun.
Matthew Hubinsky, Senior Center coordinator, said they had around 50 to 60 people each day to make pies. The tasks were spread between members of the center.
They made around 32 pies at a time, Hubinsky said, with each pie going for $14 apiece. They raised somewhere between $8,000 and $11,000.
“We were able to sell 1,000 pies and then raise money for our meal program,” Hubinsky said.
Hubinsky also said everyone had fun making the pies.
“When everyone’s coming in to volunteer to cut and peel, they were all just laughing and having a good time and talking and chatting,” Hubinsky said. “Some people made new friends, and some were meeting up with old friends and making new friends, so I think that’s a big part of it, too. Not just making pies, but the camaraderie of it all, too.”
