St. Johns Concert in the Park, 2018 Summer Series
August 1: The Flying Latini Brothers; Blues/Soul/R&B
August 8: Capitol City Chordsmen; Barbershop Chorus
August 15: Saline Fiddlers
August 22: Toppermost; Beatles Tribute Band
August 29: Matt King; Award-winning Elvis Tribute
No admission for the Concert in the Park series, presented by the Clinton County Arts Council and City of St. Johns. All concerts begin at 7 p.m., rain or shine at the William E. Tennant Performance Shell, St. Johns City Park. Food booth courtesy of the St. Johns Lions Club.
Free TIPS training August 6
The Clinton Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition is sponsoring free TIPS Server training for businesses wanting to train their staff in their legal responsibilities as well as safe serving practices. The session will be held on Monday August 6 from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. at the Mid Michigan Health Department at 1307 E. Townsend Rd.
Servers who practice the sale of alcoholic beverages will learn valuable skills that meet the acceptable standards for serving in any restaurant/bar/nightclub/etc. Upon completion of training, participants will receive a TIPS® Certification.
TIPS® (Training for Intervention ProcedureS) is a dynamic, skills-based training program designed to prevent intoxication, drunk driving and underage drinking by enhancing the fundamental “people skills” of servers, sellers and consumers of alcohol. TIPS gives individuals the knowledge and confidence they need to recognize potential alcohol-related problems and intervene to prevent alcohol-related tragedies.
To register go to http://www.eatonresa.org/prodevelopment/
Rodney B. Wilson Class of 1968 to celebrate 50th
The 1968 Class of Rodney B. Wilson will celebrate its 50th anniversary during Mint Festival weekend.
Festivities will start with a class luncheon on the Patio and in the Pool Room at Ryan’s Roadhouse on Friday, August 10th from Noon until 4:00 pm. They would like to invite anyone from the Classes of 1967 and 1969 to join them. Lunch and beverage will be on your own. Please e-mail slmasarik@gmail.com with your reservation by Monday August 6th.
On Saturday, August 11th the class will meet at The Emerald Golf Course for social hour at 6:00 p.m. followed by dinner at 7:00 p.m. After dinner plan on more catching up, dancing and making new memories. Feel free to bring pictures and other memories to share that night. Please e-mail rbwclassof68@gmail.com for costs or with any questions. Reservations and payment for the dinner is required by August 1st.
Registration for next LEGO Block Party now underway
Children ages 7-12 can join their friends at the Briggs District Library on Tuesday, August 21 from 6:30-7:30 for an evening of creative play.
Visit the website to register today. https://www.briggsdistrictlibrary.org/childrens-programs/programs-for-kids/lego-block-party.html
Soup kitchen makes stops in area next week
His Cup Runneth Over, a mobile soup kitchen, will be making a stop at
– First Congregational Church, 100 Maple Ave, St. Johns 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Tuesday, July 31 and
– First Baptist Church/Beacon of Hope (northwest parking lot), 512 S. US 27, St. Johns from 12-1:30 pm, Thursday, August 2 and at
– The Meadows of St. Johns, 2265 W. Parks Rd., St. Johns, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Thursday, August 2.
Soup, bread, fruit and dessert will be served to all who come free of charge. For more information call 989-533-9535 or 989-544-5764.
55th Class Reunion
The Rodney B. Wilson Class of 1963 will gather on the Michigan Princess on August 11, 2018.
For more information contact hrphinney01220@gmail.com, kandc.salisbury@yahoo.com or mitten4951@gmail.com.
Spring Arbor University Dean’s List for the Spring 2018 Semester
Exactly 335 students made the Dean’s list for the Spring 2018 semester at Spring Arbor University.
DeWitt
Rebekah Carter, Junior, Psychology, Daughter of Chris and Emily Carter
Nathan Foddrill **, Junior, Actuarial Science, Son of Brian and Julie Foddrill
Kara Shattuck, Senior, Psychology, Daughter of Kathleen Shattuck
Dewitt
Amanda Ward, Junior, Children’s Ministry, Daughter of Brad and Pam Ward
Elsie
Peyton Nichols, Junior, International Business, Son of Patti Jo Nichols
Fowler
Kara Schafer, Junior, Accounting, Daughter of Terry and Amy Schafer
Leonard announces August office hours
Speaker of the House Tom Leonard, R-DeWitt, will host office hours to meet with local residents and discuss their concerns about state government. Speaker Leonard represents Michigan’s 93rd District.
The coffee hour will take place on Friday, August 10, 8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. at Big Boy, 1408 Old U.S. 27, St. Johns, MI 48879.
Local residents are encouraged to bring comments, questions and concerns about local government and anything else happening in the local community. Residents with questions about the coffee hours, or those who cannot make it, can contact Speaker Leonard’s office at 517-373-1778 or by emailing TomLeonard@house.mi.gov.
MMDHD Calendar – August, 2018
Family Planning Clinic Schedule
The Mid-Michigan District Health Department’s Family Planning Clinics provide confidential care to men and women in need of contraception and reproductive health services. Charges for services and supplies are based on income. The Family Planning Clinics are scheduled as follows:
Mid-Michigan District Health Department, 1307 E. Townsend Road, St. Johns, MI 48879
August 7: 8 a.m. to Noon and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
August 14: 8 a.m. to Noon and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
August 21: 8 a.m. to Noon and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
August 28: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
****New Clinic in Shiawassee County***
August 9: 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
In the basement of the District Court Building, 110 E Mack St, Corunna
For more information or to schedule an appointment, call (989) 224-2195, Option 5, Monday through Friday.
Hearing & Vision Screening Clinic
Vision screening is required for all children entering kindergarten. The Mid-Michigan District Health Department offers free vision testing, as well as hearing screening tests for all children ages 3 to 21. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call (989) 227-3125, Monday through Friday.
WIC Benefit Pick-Up Schedule
Pregnant and breastfeeding women, infants and children up to 5 years old may be eligible for free food through the WIC (Women, Infants & Children) program. The Mid-Michigan District Health Department WIC Benefit Pick-up Clinics are scheduled as follows:
August 1,
August 13
August 29: Mid-Michigan District Health Department, 1307 E. Townsend Road in St. Johns, from 9 a.m. to Noon and 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
August 22: at Valley Farms Baptist Church, 1141 E State Rd, Lansing,
from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. until 3 p.m.
For more information or to schedule an appointment, call (989) 224-2195, Option 5, Monday through Friday.
“In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) policy, this institution is prohibited from discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, Room 326-W, Whitten Building, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call (202) 720-5964 (voice and TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.”
Immunization Clinic
The Mid-Michigan District Health Department Immunization Clinics are to be held as follows:
Mid-Michigan District Health Department
1307 E. Townsend Road
St. Johns, MI 48879
August 6: 8 a.m. to noon and 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
August 8: 8 a.m. to noon and 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m
August 13: 8 a.m. to noon and 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m
August 20: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
August 23: 8 a.m. to noon and 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
August 27: 8 a.m. to noon and 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
August 29: 8 a.m. to noon and 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Immunizations will be available for adults and children eight weeks of age through adulthood, appointments are preferred. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call (989) 224-2195, Option 5, Monday through Friday.