American Legion recognizes members
On June 21 the Officers of American Legion Post 153 St. Johns, MI recognized Lynne Priester (Auxiliary) and Rick Priester (SAL) for their many years of dedicated service to Post 153.
Senior Vice Commander MItch Louth presented each of the Priesters with Certificates of Appreciation and Legion Family jackets.
Sparrow Clinton Hospital awards Whyman healthcare scholarships
Sparrow Clinton Hospital awarded 10 Clinton County students pursuing healthcare careers with $2,000 each in scholarship assistance.
2021 Whyman Scholarship winners are:
– Alyssa Benit of St. Johns, entering Saginaw Valley State University for nursing;
– Mary Billips of St. Johns, attending Grand Valley State University Kirkhof College for Nursing;
– Rebecca Bovee of DeWitt, attending Ferris State University for pharmacy;
– Sparrow Clinton caregiver Kelly Cerny of St. Johns, attending Baker College for radiology technology;
– Brooke Gnegy of St. Johns, attending Saginaw Valley State University for nursing;
– Adysen Koenigsknecht of Fowler, entering Lansing Community College for dental hygiene;
– Jada Palmer of St. Johns, attending Grand Valley State University for physician assistant program;
– Abigail Sjoberg of DeWitt, entering Loyola University, Chicago for neuroscience;
– Emily Thelen of St. Johns, attending Central Michigan University for speech-language pathology; and
– Leeann Wilkins of St. Johns, attending Lansing Community College for nursing.
The Merten and Geraldine Whyman Health Careers Scholarship Fund, an endowment fund established in 1986, provides annual scholarships to Clinton County residents for education in a health-related field. The fund has grown, thanks to additional contributions by community members.
To date, 322 students have received Whyman scholarships, representing a total education investment of more than $356,600.
For more information about this scholarship or other community outreach projects, call Sparrow Clinton Hospital Community Relations Manager Nan Simons at 989.227.3323.
18th season of Music in the Park is upon us
Concert in the Park Series 2021 Line-up:
July 7 — Alright Alright (Indy Folk Direct from Denver)
July 14 — Surf Zup (Great Driving 60’s Guitar Hits)
July 21 — Monday’s Supper (A Taste of Delicious Irish/Celtic Folk)
July 28 — David Gerald (The Best of Detroit Blues)
August 4 — Kari Holmes (Country/Pop/Rock Recording Artist)
August 11 — Rachel Curtis (American Idol Folk/Pop Artist)
August 18 — FRENDZ (Great Vintage Classic Rock)
August 25 — David Bennett Quartet (From Swing to Rock)
September 1 — Matt King (An Award Winning Tribute to Elvis)
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.
New Brown Bag Concert Series begins July 9
The Concert Series includes:
July 9 – Siusan O’Rourke – Americana, Blues and Folk
July 16 – Monte Pride – Lansing’s Touring Folk Troubadour
July 23 – Elden Kelly – Solo Guitar: Jazz, Pops and Classical
July 30 – Steven Easterling – Songs From Broadway, Spirituals and More with Jeff Richards
Aug 6 – Steve Berkemeier – Singer/Songwriter Covering Songs You’Ll Love
Aug 13 – Clique Vocals – Jazz Ballads, Pops and Contemporary Mix
Dan Templin and Kelly Sandula-Gruner
Aug 20 – Peter Madcat Ruth – Grammy Award Winning Blue, Folk and More
John Churchville
Aug 27 – Kitty Donohoe – Emmy-Award Winner w/ Irishy, Folk and Canadianish
SJHS Auto Show is July 17
The date set for the St. Johns Auto Program 50th Anniversary Celebration is July 17.
They will be working on getting all the cool stuff they had scheduled before we had to reschedule due to the pandemic. They also expect to have Rhino Dyno coming, so get those engines tuned up for a good time.
2nd annual Fall FEASTival is September 18
Please join us for the second annual Fall FEASTival in beautiful downtown St. Johns on Saturday, September 18, 2021 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
If it’s edible and made locally, you’re sure to find it at the Fall FEASTival.
Come meet the people that make the food that you love and discover new ones too while you shop local stores in the downtown, enjoy the live music, games, and so much more.
This is a Free family fun event.
Organizers are inviting all Michigan-Made food producers, farms, food trucks, and so much more.
If you are interested in being a vendor, please visit: https://www.eathealthyeatlocal.com/vendorapplication
This event is organized by the Eat Healthy Eat Local Foundation, and all proceeds and donated into a grant to open an organic grocery store / year-round farmer’s market here in St. Johns.
National Night Out returns in August
The City is excited to be back for our annual “Night Out Against Crime” this year.
Come out and join your local police, friends and neighbors to promote awareness, safety and neighborhood unity.