Museum wants your Soap Box Derby photos
The Clinton County Historical Museum, located just west of the courthouse, is looking for photos and documents relating to the Soap Box Derby that was held in St. Johns in the 1960s and 70s.
They will have a year long display celebrating the return of the Soap Box Derby to St. Johns and would like to use your photo in the display. They can scan your photos so you can keep the originals.
They are also in need of vintage photos or other artifacts relating to police, sheriff, and fire departments in Clinton County to use in our featured exhibit this year. Please help if you can because they would like to honor the memory of those who served our community in years past.
You can contact the museum by phone 989-224-2894 or e-mail pgsmuseum@gmail.com.
Maple River Migration Tour set for March 30
Join birding experts and waterfowl enthusiasts at Maple River State Game Area for the Ducks Unlimited Maple River Migration Tour on Saturday, March 30.
The tour is from 9 a.m. to noon. Attendees can park at the Michigan Department of Natural Resources maintenance area on South Crapo Road in Washington Township, east of South Baldwin Road and south of East Ranger Road north of St. Johns.
Nature lovers, birders and waterfowlers are invited to watch the skies during the busy spring migration season. Learn how Ducks Unlimited has conserved nearly 800 acres on this vital migration route since 2011 and how this conservation work benefits wildlife of all types. Take a self-guided tour of this conservation success story.
The event is cosponsored by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Michigan United Conservation Clubs, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Pheasants Forever, MI Birds and the Maple River Wildlife Association.
Visit Ducks Unlimited Michigan web site.
Lenten Fish Fries continue
The Knights of Columbus Fish Fries are continuing. Upcoming dates include March 22 and 29 and April 5 and 12 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m.
The menu features Baked and fried fish (0 trans fat oil used), Baked Potatoes; Steak Fries; Green Beans; Macaroni and Cheese; Cole Slaw; Applesauce; Roll; Dessert; Water, Coffee and Punch
Adults – $10.00 Children under 12 – $5.00 Early Bird 50¢ off 4:00-4:30 p.m.
Public Welcome Take-Outs – $10.00
1108 North US-27 in St. Johns, Call 989-224- 1225
Easter Egg Hunts planned
Easter Egg Hunt at the Briggs District Library is April 13
Children ages 2-5 accompanied by an adult are invited to visit Briggs District Library for an Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 13, 10:30-11:30 a.m. They provide a decorated egg carton for the children to find a dozen eggs with prizes inside hidden somewhere in the Library. This program also includes a story, craft and game.
Registrations is required and opens on Saturday, March 16th.
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Free Easter Egg Hunt on April 14
Pilgrim Methodist Church is hosting a free community Easter Egg Hunt at 3 p.m. on Sunday, April 14 for ages 1 year through 5th grade.
The event will be held indoors in case of bad weather. The church is located at the Corner of DeWitt and Parks Roads south of St. Johns.
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The Easter Bunny is coming April 20
The annual City of St. Johns Easter Egg Hunt, sponsored by the St. Johns Lioness Club and many local contributors, will be held Saturday, April 20 at the St. Johns City Park.
A police siren will sound at 1:00 p.m. to start the “organized mayhem.”
Age groups are: 3-4, 5-6, 7-8, and 9-10. Children under age 3 may pick up their eggs and toys at the pavilion. Some eggs in the patch have special prize tickets; bring these to the pavilion to receive your prize.
There will also be live bunnies, crafts, balloons, face painting and visits with the Easter Bunny. Only kids are allowed in the egg patch. No adults please!
Any questions, call Sandy at (989) 224-1231.
Spring Wetlands Conservation banquet is Friday, April 26
The Clinton County Chapter of Ducks Unlimited (DU) will host it’s 38th Annual Spring Wetlands Conservation banquet on Friday, April 26, 2019. The event will once again be held at Smith Hall on the 4-H Fairgrounds in St. Johns.
The local DU committee wants everyone to know that the Clinton County DU banquet is for the entire family. We encourage dads to bring their wives and youngsters. For tickets, banquet information, or if you want to volunteer to help on the local DU banquet planning committee, become a sponsor, or donate money or items, you can contact any of the following local DU committee members: Kurt Hufnagel at 989-224-2072, Chris Mikula at 989-640-7104, Joe Woodruff at 517-775-4474, Craig Knight at 989-224-8687, Dennis Koenigsknecht at 989-224-4120 or Ben Rosek.
For additional information about the local Clinton County Chapter of Ducks Unlimited, or about this year’s April 26th banquet, to become a sponsor, donate or to become a volunteer to “Help the Ducks” and join our committee, check out the organizations Facebook page at: Clinton County Michigan Chapter of Ducks Unlimited, or check out the DU main website at www.ducks.org/michigan.
Sen. Barrett invites you to sign up for newsletter
Sen. Tom Barrett is inviting constituents to visit his Senate website to sign up for a free e-newsletter and find links to the senator’s official Facebook page and Twitter profile.
“The e-newsletter is designed to provide mid-Michigan families with up-to-date information on a variety of state issues, on what is happening in the Legislature and on what I am doing as their state senator,” said Barrett, R-Charlotte. “Reaching out to people directly on social media and with the email updates are part of a dedicated effort to do my best to represent my constituents and provide them with the best service possible.”
Residents interested in hearing directly from Barrett can visit his Senate website at www.SenatorTomBarrett.com and subscribe to his email list.