First Responders mural to be dedicated Sunday
On Sunday, September 11 at 9 a.m. there will be a gathering held at the St. Johns Fire Department, 109 E. State Street in St. Johns to dedicate First Responders mural to honor all who work to keep community members safe and healthy.
Sunday is 9/11, so the flags should go up at Mt. Rest Cemetery at 8 a.m., weather permitting.
Historical Society annual public meeting coming up September 15
The Clinton County Historical Society’s Annual Program will be held on September 15, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. AgroLiquid, 1130 S. DeWitt Rd.
This year the speaker will be Art Wainwright, a local TV and radio host. He will be sharing tales of his past experiences.
You don’t need to be a member of the Historical Society to enjoy this evening with them. All are invited. Desserts and Drinks will be furnished.
Musical comedy to open October 7
Performances of the murder mystery satire “Musical Comedy Murders of 1940” are Friday, October 7, Sunday, October 9 (matinee), Saturday, October 15 and Sunday, October 16 (matinee). Note the staggered dates due to the shared use of the auditorium.
Pictured at rehearsal, left to right are Christopher Hibbs (Patrick O’Reilly), M.D. Nelson (Eddie McCuen), Kallie Marrison (Nikki Crandall), Debbie Lundeen (Bernice Roth) and Bob Murrell (Roger Hopewell). Not pictured are Michelle Harvey Hill (Helsa Wenzel), Marci Balogh (Elsa Von Grossenkneuten), Darryl Schmitz (Michael Kelly), Ralph Sims (Ken De La Maize), and Sandy Thomasson (Marjorie Baverstock).
Third annual Fall FEASTival coming up September 17
Please join the community for the third annual Fall FEASTival in downtown St. Johns on Saturday, September 17, 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. Fore more information visit https://www.eathealthyeatlocal.com
What’s new for kindergarten?
Michigan law now requires children entering kindergarten have a dental assessment by October 31.
Michigan law now requires children entering kindergarten have a dental assessment by October 31. Michigan’s new Kindergarten Oral Health Assessment (KOHA) is important since poor oral health can affect a child’s attendance, grades, and overall performance in school. MI KOHA helps ensure each student is healthy and ready for a successful school year.
Michigan’s new kindergarten dental checkup requirement helps schools identify children suffering from untreated dental disease and helps parents establish a dental home for their children.
To learn more and make sure you get your assessment completed, visit https://www.mmdhd.org/dental-care/
Live Clothed Figure Drawing coming September 21
On September 21 from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. there will be an opportunity for artists to make Live Clothed Figure Drawings at The Art & Soul Gallery.
Everyone from ages 14 to 114 is welcome to join them for a session of live figure drawing. This is an instruction-less session, but you are welcome to ask for suggestions from the other artists.
Volunteer models can attend the rest of the year’s sessions for free, otherwise $4.00 admission. Bring your own drawing materials. This will be a reoccuring, monthly course – every third Wednesday.
For more information contact our gallery director, Theressa, at clintoncountyarts1@gmail.com.