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Real Men Wear Pink
Men In Pink with Darlene Hufnagel of the Cancer Society has invited Curt Keck from Keck-Coleman Funeral Home in St Johns to represent the St Johns area. This is a fundraiser for the Cancer Society thru the month of October. Curt must wear something pink thru this time frame.
Join Curt in fulfilling his pledge to earn $2500.00 Dollars. He is the only candidate in the St Johns area. Join Curt in helping save more lives from breast cancer here.
Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser for Eureka Elementary School
A benefit spaghetti dinner will be hosted by Lowe United Methodist Church on Saturday, November 10 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. The church is located at 5485 W. Lowe Rd. St. Johns.
Donations will help pay for Eureka Elementary School class supplies, playground upgrades, field trip transportation and PTO sponsored events
For more information call 989.224.4460 or visit the website.
City of St. Johns Headlee Override Nov 6 Ballot Proposal explanation
The St. Johns City Commission has authorized a Headlee Override ballot measure for the November 6, 2018 election. A successful vote for the ballot measure will restore the City’s general operating millage to 10 mills, as allowed by our City Charter.
The additional funds generated by restoring the millage will be used for general governmental purposes, including additional funding for the City’s pension plan.
Work of the Heart needs volunteers
You can make a difference for the cherished foster and adoptive children in our program. Volunteers are needed to make the Annual Holiday Party and Store a great success for the Work of Heart children.
This event takes a lot of preparation, and they need your help. The event will be held on Saturday, December 8th, 2018 at the CCRESA Conference Center in St. Johns across from McDonald’s/Kroger shopping center.
Between now and then a lot of things must be done to prepare. If you could help in any way, whether in be preparing a craft or activity ahead of time, or helping with the children on the day of the event, please contact Peggy Hollingworth ASAP at hollin43@msu.edu or 989-224-5296.
Offered through Clinton County MSU Extension, the Work of Heart program provides education and support to enable foster and adoptive parents to provide a safe, nurturing and healthy environment for the children in their care. The program also provides supportive, educational and recreational programs for the children in foster care and those who have been adopted out of care.
East Olive Community Center to celebrate Grand Opening – Saturday, November 3
Join organizers for the Grand Opening Celebration of the new East Olive Community Center on Saturday, November 3 for an afternoon of fun and games.
There will be various carnival games, arts and Crafts, pumpkin painting, hay rides, Story time, indoor big screen movie and many other activities for families.
The Center is located in the former East Olive Elementary School building located at 2583 Green Road east of St. Johns.
Wine and Cheese Brown Bag Auction benefits Scouts
Wine and Cheese Brown Bag Auction Fundraiser Event Friday November 9th 7 p.m. at Columbian Hall in St. Johns. All profits will benefit local Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts of Clinton County.
Bring a gift valued at over $20 in a brown or decorated bag. Bring a bottle of wine to share. You must be age 21 to enter. Cheese, crackers, fruit and snacks provided by the Knights of Columbus St. John Council #3281. It is always a great time. They hope to see you all there.
Soup kitchen makes last stop for 2018 season
His Cup Runneth Over, a mobile soup kitchen, will be making the last stop for the 2018 season at
– First Congregational Church, 100 Maple Ave, St. Johns 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Tuesday, October 30.
Soup, bread, fruit and dessert will be served to all who come free of charge. All are welcome.
For more information call 989-533-9535 or 989-544-5764
Socktober ends soon
During the month of October, Briggs District Library is collecting new socks and underwear for children and adults that will be donated to local charities.
Please join them with a simple and meaningful gesture to help families and friends who are in need. A new pair of socks, such a little thing, but an important item of clothing that is rarely donated to the less fortunate.
These new items can be dropped off at the library circulation desk until Wednesday, October 31. More information about Socktober can be found on the website.
MMDHD Calendar – November, 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
November 6: 8 a.m. to Noon and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
November 13: 8 a.m. to Noon and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
November 20: 8 a.m. to Noon and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
November 30: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
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****New Clinic in Shiawassee County***
November 8: 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 and 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:
November 7: 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.
November 28: 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
November 5: 8 a.m. to noon and 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
November 14: 8 a.m. to noon and 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m
November 15: 8 a.m. to noon and 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
November 19: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
November 26: 8 a.m. to noon and 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
November 28: 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.
Leonard announces November 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 office hours will take place on Friday, November 9, from 8 – 9:30 a.m. at Big Boy, 1408 Old U.S. 27, St. Johns.
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 office hours, or those who cannot make it, can contact Speaker Leonard’s office at 517-373-1778 or by emailing TomLeonard@house.mi.gov.