Lowe UMC to host Veterans Dinner November 9
Lowe United Methodist Church will host a Veterans Dinner on Friday, November 9 at 5:30 p.m.
Veterans and a guest are welcome to enjoy a meal put on by Lowe UMC. The church is located at 5485 W Lowe Rd. St. Johns, MI. Please RSVP to Lowe UMC at (989)224-4460.
Class of 1964 to hold reunion planning meeting
A Rodney B. Wilson class of 1964 55th reunion planning meeting will be November 8. Anyone that would like to help plan or have any new ideas please join us. They are meeting at Swany’s at noon.
If you have any questions, contact Kay Atkinson, Dorothy Bertram, Bernie Droste or Rick Knight.
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.
Changes to Fall Leaf Collection
No need to bag leaves any longer; the City of St. Johns has purchased a leaf vacuum truck system. This vacuum will pick up leaves more efficiently and quickly, while leaving behind less debris.
The schedule for picking up leaves is as follows:
North of M-21 (State Street) will be the first half of October and November
South of M-21 (State Street) will be the second half of October and November
Please rake leaves in a pile in the City right-of-way area in front your house, between the sidewalk and the curb. If there is no sidewalk in front of your property, please rake leaves 6 inches behind the curb but not further than 6 feet from the curb.
Do not rake leaves in the street because the leaves can be hazardous with traffic and also block storm sewers from draining properly. Anyone raking or otherwise placing leaves, trimmings, and similar type organic plant materials in the public street will be subject to a $50 civil infraction fine.
If you are a senior or physically challenged and are unable to dispose of your leaves, contact City Offices at (989) 224-8944, ext. 282 or email twright@ci.saint-johns.mi.us by November 1st so arrangements can be made.
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.
Girls on the Run seeks new sites
Girls on the Run of Mid Michigan is currently accepting new sites to host teams for the spring season and provide program opportunities to more girls. Current sites include local schools, community centers, churches and hospitals. Each site must have a volunteer site liaison, a safe space for physical activity and be able to provide both outdoor and indoor meeting locations.
At each site volunteer coaches lead teams of 8-15 girls through research-based curricula that include lessons on confidence, treating others with care and contributing to the community. During the ten-week program, girls complete a community service project and become physically and emotionally prepared to participate in a celebratory 5k event.
To learn more about starting a new Girls on the Run site, visit gotrmidmichigan.org/Start-Site or contact Stephanie McClintock at stephanie.mcclintock@girlsontherun.org.
Briggs District Library News
The Edmund Fitzgerald: The Stories – The Song – Michigan Historical Society author and storyteller, Mike Fornes, will be at the library with his storytelling, musical program about the loss of the Edmund Fitzgerald, its crew, and the popular song by Gordon Lightfoot. This free program takes place on Tuesday, November 13, from 6:00-7:00p.m. No library card is needed to attend, but advance registration is appreciated, and can be found on the library’s website, or by calling 989-224-4702.
The Batman and the Ballerina – On Tuesday, November 20 from 6:00-8:00pm, Dean Feldpausch will discuss his novel, based on the life and love of aerial stuntman, Clem Sohn of Fowler, and England’s premier ballerina, Margot Fonteyn. He will also take questions, and have books available for purchase and to sign. No library card is needed to attend this free program, but advance registration is appreciated.
Bookaholics Book Club – The November selection for the Bookaholics Book Club is Staggerford by John Hessler. The novel takes place over the course of a week in a small Minnesota town, and chronicles the successes and failures of “ordinary” people. Copies are available at the circulation desk. The club will meet at the library on Thursday, November 15 at 6:30pm.
Connections – Patrons needing help with OverDrive/Libby, RBDigital, or any of the library’s other e-services will be able to come to the library for drop-in tech help each Wednesday from 2:00-3:00 p.m.
Tales to Tails – 15 minute sessions for children ages 6-12 to practice reading aloud to Ruger, a certified therapy dog. Ruger will be at the library the following Thursday evenings from 6:30-7:30: November 8 and December 13. Registration is required and is open now.
Turkey-Time Tales – This Thanksgiving program is for independent listeners ages 3-6 years old. It will be an evening filled with terrific turkey tales, a Thanksgiving craft, snack and game. So put this date on your calendar…Wednesday, November 7, 6:30 – 7:30. Registration is required and open now. Join us for a “gobblin” good time!
Chapter Chatter – “Out & About” – Independent listeners ages 6-8 are invited to join us out and about town. Plans are in the works to visit 4 different sites “out & about” (to be announced @ a later date). These programs take place on Tuesday evenings, 7-7:45, November 6 – 27. Registration is required and open now.
Holiday Programs – HO! HO! HO! It is that time of year again! There will be music, stories, games, crafts and refreshments. There will be a jolly man in a red suit that will visit with each child. Hand stamps given at the door determine the order in which each child will visit with Santa. This is a great photo opportunity so make sure to bring your camera with you. You are invited to enjoy our Holiday Programs on Thursday, December 6 (6-8pm), Friday, December 7, (6:30-8:30 p.m.) or Saturday, December 8 (10:30-noon). Registration is not required for any of these free programs.
Library Closure – The Library will close at 6:00pm on Wednesday, November 21 and be closed November 22 and 23 for the Thanksgiving Day Holiday. The drop box on the Library porch will be available for returns throughout this closure. The Library will be open on Saturday November. 24 from 10:00 – 3:00.
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Contact Information:
Library Director: Sara Morrison
Phone: 989-224-4702 * Fax: 989-224-1205
E-mail: director@briggsdistrictlibrary.org
Street address: 108 E Railroad * Saint Johns, MI 48879
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.