Relay for Life events coming up May 7-9
Drive-Thru Luminaria I Downtown Depot
Friday, May 7 8 to 10 p.m.
Teams will have a designated section along either Railroad Street or N Clinton Avenue next to the Downtown Depot to create a luminaria bags display. Think a campsite minus the tent and people. During 8 to 10 p.m. the bags will be lit and cars will be able to drive along to view the displays. This is open to everyone in the community. Participants must remain in their car when going through the luminaria.
Relay For Life Scavenger Hunt May 7-9
A Scavenger Hunt and Relay in one. Registered participants will be sent a clue on Friday at noon for the first stop along the Relay trail. From there they will be given a clue to each new check-in. At each check-in there will be a QR code for them to scan with a smart phone. The code will reveal either a video (i.e. opening ceremony, survivor story), a fun fact, or an activity to do at that location). Participants will need to drive to some locations in order to complete the full scavenger hunt, or they may choose a shorter walker friendly downtown option.
There will be an answer key on the website for those that need help with clues. Link to the answer key will be posted Friday afternoon. Participants can complete the route in a few hours or stretch it over a few days. Group size will be limited based on COVID guidelines in May and masks will be required.
For more information contact Katie Jones katie.jones@cancer.org
Spring Cleanup is back May 8
The City of St. Johns Spring Clean-Up is set for Saturday, May 8, 2021. Please do not place items out to the curb prior to Saturday, May 1. Items must be placed out by 6:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 8. Items placed after the contractor has passed will not be picked up.
Clean-up is limited to 3 cubic yards of material (approx. the size of a regular pick-up truck box). Pickers be courteous and keep areas tidy. Do not leave a mess.
If you are a junk picker, the City of St. Johns has a few requests for you:
– Please be courteous and don’t leave a mess in someone’s yard.
– Don’t break glass and leave it in the street or yard.
– **Most importantly – Don’t park in the middle of the street with your vehicle doors wide open while you are out picking in a pile. Actually, don’t park in the middle of the road at all. Park at the curb if you are going to pick.
Phillips features special Mother’s Day guests
Lisa Baker, Shepherdess and Owner of Goats N Soaps from Alma will be at the Phillips Orchards & Cider Mill Gatehouse Market both May 8 and 9 from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. with three of her goats, Surrogate Mom Aria and Leaha and Feather.
Check out the gentle, moisturizing goat milk soap, lotion and body butter she makes and that they carry in their store.
Phillips Orchards & Cider Mill, 1995 E Gratiot County Line Rd, Saint Johns MI. on the NW corner of US-127 and County Line Rd, 8 miles north of M-21 or 4 miles south of M-57, (989) 292-5252.
SJHS Track Team spruces up Mt. Rest Cemetery
by Maralyn Fink
On Wednesday, I observed students at the Cemetery with rakes, cleaning up the lawn. I approached them to find out where they were from.
They were members of the High School track team. They were also working in the inside of the Mausoleum washing the walls and the flooring.
We are so fortunate to have a group like this to show their interest in a project like this. A big thank you to the track team from the Community to take on this project. You are greatly appreciated.
Mint Festival scheduled for August 13-15
Organizers have announced that planning has begun for the 2021 St. Johns Mint Festival, scheduled for August 13-15.
Due to the pandemic some of the usual activities may not be held, but plans are underway to provide for a fun weekend. If you are a vendor please note that social distancing between vendor booths will be provided, along with sanitizing stations throughout the festival.
For more information email the Clinton County Chamber of Commerce at ccchamber@4wbi.net.
South Bingham Cemetery Association meets May 10
Current and future lot owners of South Bingham Cemetery can meet per COVID-19 restrictions with the Board at the annual meeting on Monday, May 10 at 7 p.m. at the cemetery at 1324 West Taft Road, St. Johns.
New Cremation Garden is completed with several lots available. Visitors are welcome.
For more information, call 989-224-7017
Free meals every Tuesday
His Cup Runneth Over, a free meal ministry, will be doing free meals every Tuesday starting Tuesday.
Free meals will be given out from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at First Congregational Church, 100 Maple Ave., St. Johns. They will be located in the back southwest corner of the parking lot.
Everyone is welcome to come, and it is free for all who come. For those unable to pick up lunch, please call to arrange for delivery by Monday.
If you would like to get involved in volunteering or need a delivery call or text 517-388-2005 or 989-544-5764.