4th annual Fall FEASTival is Saturday, September 16
The streets of downtown St. Johns will host the 4th annual Fall FEASTival on Saturday, September 16 from 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Bring the whole family for a day of fun and feasting on Michigan-Made foods.
Keep reading to see the list of the best farms, food producers and food trucks from all over the state. Sample and shop over 100 vendors.
There will be Live Entertainment, Family-Fun Games, Face Painting and so much more.
Here is the final vendor lineup for the Fall FEASTival 2023 :
Baese Angus Farm, Bannister Bees Honey, Battle Alley Coffee, Blue Owl Coffee, Bonita Conchitas, Bubble Bee Tea, Chuckie D’s BBQ, Crazy Asian Yum Yum, Davepops, Detroit Jerky Llc, Dos Locos Burritos, El Jalapeno, Fat Axe Grill, Fluff N Stuff, From Scratch Food Truck, G3 Food For All, Golly Gee Gluten Free, Good Fat Company, Guac And Roll, Hiawatha Pasties, Hidden Forrest Gifts, Humble Beginnings Ranch, Jarhead Salsa, Jastram Farm, Jazz Concessions, Jojo’s Cookie Co., Just Enjoy Bakery, Kc’s Dressings, Kilkenny’s Irish Fish ‘N Chip, Kona Ice Of East Lansing, Kusar Farms, Land Whale Deli, Little Lemon, Littlefoot Coffee Roasters, Liv, Maple River Sugar, Maria’s House Made Salsa, Mijo’s, Moon Macaron, Mrs. Pruitt’s Gourmet Cha Cha, Mytfine Llc, Naughty Goat Farm, Notch’yo Nachos, Oakcrest Bakery, Penny Thymes, Petey’s Donuts, Phat Matt’s, Poppo’s Barbecue, Sandy’s Fudge, Sanmiguel Sweet Snow Stars, So-Ul Delicious Cakes & Desserts, Sovis Farms Home Cookin’, Specialty Cheesecake & Dessert Co., Squeeze The Day. Stardust Space Treats, Stephie’s Snacks, Street Frites, Superior Kettle Corn & Ice Cream, Superior Lemonade, Sweet Aunt Annie’s, Sweet Encounter Bakery, Tacos Te Amo, Taqueria Monarca, Tea Bee, Teta Foods, The Drift Snow Co., The Great Bread Company, The Green Light Vegan Foods, The Twisted Fork, Uncle Hairy’s Vedged Out!, West Coast Granola, West Michigan Pasta & Provisions, Zachzilla’s
Which vendors are you most excited to visit?
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Line dancing
After enjoying the Fall FEASTival, go on over for some family fun
The Barn Dance begins on Saturday, 16 September 2023 from 4:00-10:00 p.m.
Event by Equine Assisted Wellness of Mid Michigan
Clinton County, Michigan Fairground
Join them for Line Dancing, Cornhole, Checkers, Photo Ops, and Refreshments. This event supports Mental Health Support Programs in Clinton County. $10 per person/$40 per family at the door.
For more information visit https://www.eathealthyeatlocal.com/
Big Band Jazz featured on special September 6 Concert
Songs from the “Great American Songbook” will float on the summer breeze when the Lansing Concert Band Big Band performs on Wednesday, September 6 as part of the St. Johns Concert in the Park summer music series. The program begins at 7 p.m. at the William E. Tennant Performance Shell in the beautiful St. Johns City Park.
“Yes! The date of September 6 is correct,” says Bill Tennant, concert series chair.
“The band was originally scheduled to perform on June 28, but had to cancel due to poor air quality. Luckily, we have been able to schedule them on the Wednesday after Labor Day, to get their concert in this year.”
The concert features jazz standards and music made popular by Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole and many more. “This special band was formed in 1993 by members of the Lansing Concert Band who wanted an opportunity to play the amazing jazz standards and bring this exciting art form to mid-Michigan audiences,” explains concert chair Bill Tennant. “The band members have a passion for excellence and have a wonderful time performing this great music, which comes across in their performance.”
Jim Kasprzak, lead trumpet, directs the dynamic 18-piece group comprised of traditional jazz-era instrumentation. The ensemble also features two local mid-Michigan vocalists, who are no strangers to our St Johns community. Dan Templin and Kelly Sandula-Gruner have performed with the band in previous shell performances, with the Singers on the Grand at the Wilson Center, and also as the duo Clique Vocals on the Brown Bag Concert Series.
The Concert in the Park Series is sponsored by the Clinton County Arts Council and the City of St. Johns. The CCAC receives support from the Michigan Arts & Culture Council and the National Endowment for the Arts. Concerts are held rain or shine – there is no admission charge, but donations are gratefully appreciated. The St. Johns Lions Club staff a concession stand offering light refreshments. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy this wonderful concert, the last of the season.
New calendar marks Historical Society’s 50th
Help celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Clinton County Historical Society
The Clinton County Historical Society was established in 1974. To begin the celebration they have collected vintage photographs from around the county to illustrate a 2024 calendar.Here’s a sneak peek of what the back of the calendar looks like.
Beyond its practical use, the calendar will make a great souvenir or gift. It is now available for pre-order and ready for pick-up by September 14.
The calendar will also be available to purchase at the CCHS Program about the Orphan Train at AgroLiquid, September 14, at 6:30 p.m.
To order text Julie Peters: (989) 501-0599 Or email: petersj@msu.edu. The pick-up cost is $10.00. Mailed cost is $15.00.
Sparrow Clinton Wound Care Services receives Award
Sparrow Wound Care Services Clinton has received national recognition for its exceptional success in keeping patients satisfied with their care.
Sparrow Wound Care Services Clinton is a recipient of RestorixHealth’s Patient Satisfaction Award, meeting or exceeding satisfaction benchmarks over a set period of time.
“This achievement reaffirms our commitment to the patient experience,” said Mariah Hesse, MSN, RN, CENP, Chief Nursing Officer. “We are proud to be recognized for the quality of care Sparrow Wound Care Services Clinton provides its patients each day.”
RestorixHealth launched its Patient Satisfaction recognition award program to recognize those centers that have met or achieved a patient satisfaction score of 96% or higher.
Sparrow Wound Care Services Clinton is dedicated to optimizing outcomes and preventing lower limb loss in patients with non-healing wounds. The approach to wound care is aggressive and comprehensive, coordinating traditional and advanced therapies and techniques that are proven to reduce healing time and improve healing rates. The center is staffed with clinicians with advanced training in wound care.
Sparrow Wound Care Services Clinton is located at 805 S. Oakland St. and is open Wednesday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, please call 989.227.3345 or visit Sparrow.org/WoundCareServices.
Alzheimer’s caregivers to meet September 11
The Alzheimer’s Disease Caregivers support meeting will not be meeting on September 4 because of the Labor Day holiday.
The nest meeting will be September 11. Join them then to ask/answer any questions that you may have in caring for your loved one. What is said
in the meeting stays in the meeting.
Meetings are held at the Clinton County Senior Center at 7 p.m.
Arts Council offers classes
Accordion Photo Album/ Sketchbook Workshop – Thurs, September 7 6:30 – 8 p.m.
These fun accordion books, made with simple origami, are great for multiple purposes and can be decorated with personal flair. Use them for photo albums, sketchbooks, stickers, a junk journal, etc. They also make great gifts.
All materials for this class are provided. Make one book or multiple. Each book is $20.
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Mandala Design Class Sunday, September 10 1 – 5 p.m.
$36.00 – $40.00
Join us at the Art & Soul Gallery for this fun and relaxing class taught by Theressa Levett to create your very own, wooden mandala. Mandala art originally focused on creating an art piece that represents balance, designed within a circle that contains a symmetrical pattern, with each part representing a part of the cosmos or the deities that make up portions of the universe.
The creative process of mandala making helps to find peace in the universe through balance. Mandalas can be made with a myriad of patterns and designs. It is all up to the artist what the pattern becomes and means to them. Mandalas can also be made simply for the artist to enjoy the process.
Each participant will be able to design mandalas on paper, then design and paint one, final mandala on a 12″ wood board. All supplies are provided. This class is $40.
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Watercolor Skill Building Workshop with Lisabeth Curnow – Tuesday,
Tuesday, September 19, 1:00 – 5:00 p.m.
No more wishy-washy watercolor paintings. Learn the principles and techniques needed to take your watercolor paintings to the next level in this Watercolor Workshop at The Art & Soul Gallery.
Through a series of skill building exercises, award winning watercolor artist, Lisabeth Curnow, will show you how to create various textures, shadows, and depth of tone. These skills will enable you to paint more realistic landscapes and still-life.
This workshop is for anyone interested in creating watercolor paintings that are inspired by the world around them.
Previous watercolor experience is helpful.
Bring your own supplies to get a better understanding and knowledge of how to use them. Otherwise, supplies will be provided. This class is $60.