Live Theater returns to the Wilson Center this weekend
Homegrown Productions is proud to present the comedy Leaving Iowa September 30 – October 3.
Performances are September 30, October 1 and 2 at 7:30 p.m. and October 3 at 2:00 p.m. at the Wilson Center Auditorium, 101 W. Cass St., St. Johns.
“I’m thrilled to get this production on the road,” says director Susan DeRosa. “We had cast the show in March 2020 and scheduled our first rehearsal when COVID19 closed down public gatherings. When we started rehearsals last month, almost every member of the original cast was able to pick up where we left off. This was especially exciting as we are welcoming five actors who are new to Homegrown Productions.”
The cast features M.D. Nelson as Don, Darryl Schmitz ad Dad, Marci Balogh as Mom, and Debbie Lundeen as Sis. Chris Bouck, Lee Ettinger, Beverly Gross, Christopher Hibbs, Bob Pung, Ralph Simms, and Tom Webb play the remaining 21 characters that the family meets along the way.
General admission tickets are $15.00 and can be purchased the night of the performance at the box office in the Wilson Center.
To maintain safe distancing, some seats will be blocked off. The auditorium seats 400 people, so there will be plenty of space for your party to find seats together. For more information, call 517-930-1421, or email susanderosa@msn.com
Arts Council presents 2nd annual Chocolate Walk October 1
Walk the streets of Downtown St. Johns on Friday, October 1 from 5 – 8:30 p.m. for collect sweet treats from area businesses. Complete each stop for a chance to win a prize.
Tickets are going fast, buy yours today. Tickets are available at: https://clintoncountyarts.org/
Clinton County Historical Museum features local medical history
The Doctors, Druggists and Dentists exhibit includes photographs of Clinton County doctors and dentists, and interesting devices used to treat patients years ago.
New rooms open for viewing include the Mid-Century kitchen reminiscent of the 1940s and 1950s and the enclosed side porch with appropriate 1900s wicker and accessories.
With cooler weather approaching, the Carriage House and General Store will be closing for the season soon.
Check it out at 106 Maple, St. Johns, MI, West of Courthouse Square. Open Sunday 1 to 4 and Wednesday 2 to 6. Closed Holiday weekends.
Follow up at pgsmuseum.com or contact pgsmuseum@gmail.com and 1.989.292.9096.
Marching Band Festival is October 4
St. Johns will host the Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association’s District 5 Marching Band Festival on October 4 from 4 – 9 p.m. on the football field.
Tentative Schedule
– Fowler 5:00
– Beal City 5:15
– Carson City 5:30
– Ovid-Elsie 5:45
– Perry 6:00
– Frankenmuth 6:15
– Bullock Creek 6:30
– Laingsburg 7:15
– Alma 7:30
– DeWitt 7:45
– Waterford Kettering 8:00
– St. Johns 8:15
– Owosso 8:30
Tickets available at the gate. $1 per person
Concessions and Restrooms will be open. Rain Date on October 11, 2021 St. Johns High School Football Field, 501 W Sickles in St. St. Johns
Diabetes workshop begins October 12
Diabetes PATH is a 6-week interactive workshop designed for individuals with diabetes and pre-diabetes. You will learn how meal plan, decrease stress, get physically active, balance blood sugar, make goals, improve energy, and more!
Where: Online via Zoom
When: Tuesdays, October 12 – November 16, 2021 from 1:30 – 4:00 p.m.
Free of change but donations accepted
To register: Call Tri-County Office on Aging at 517-887-1465 or e-mail Christine at histedc@tcoa.org
Free for Fall event is Saturday, October 16
Clinton County Department of Waste Management is hosting our Free for Fall event on Saturday, October 16 from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in DeWitt Twp. Clinton County residents will be required to register for an appointment to attend this event – location given upon registration.
This event will be just like the spring collection this year in that they are accepting electronics like computer equipment, stereo equipment, phones, etc. and household hazardous waste items (like yard chemicals, pool chemicals, oil based paint, medications, and oil and antifreeze.
Details for event and a link to register are posted on our website https://www.clinton-county.org/314/Current-Events.
Direct link to online registration: Catalog – Clinton County Parks and Recycling Services (rec1.com) You will first need to create an account and then make sure to click on the green “Recycling and Collection Events” tab for the full list of programs.
Volunteers are needed and can register at this link https://www.clinton-county.org/FormCenter/Waste-Management-7/Clean-Community-Event-Volunteer-Signup-46.