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.
Ducks Unlimited Michigan web site
https://www.ducks.org/conservation/glar/michigan/maple-river-migration-tour-set-for-april-7?poe=michigan
Lenten Fish Fries continue
The Knights of Columbus Fish Fries are continuing. Upcoming dates include March 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 50ยข off 4:00-4:30 p.m.
Public Welcome Take-Outs – $10.00
1108 North US-27 in St. Johns, Call 989-224- 1225
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.
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.
Briggs District Library News
Mid-Michigan Chamber Orchestra – The library will be hosting a special musical performance on Thursday, May 2 at 6:30 p.m. when the Mid-Michigan Chamber Orchestra stops by for a free, interactive concert. This is an all-ages family performance, where children are welcome to dance, play, sing along, and make some noise with these fabulous musicians! No library card is needed to attend this free event, but advance registration is appreciated, and begins Thursday, April 4.
“Deconstruction” Maker Electronics Program – (age 8 to 12) Let’s take apart and find out what is inside various electronics (monitors, keyboards, VHS re-winder, etc.) by using tools, gloves and safety glasses that we will provide. Join us on our investigation of what is under the covers on Tuesday, April 16th, 6:30-7:30pm. BONUS: we have a few items for a show and tell that have kids guessing – what is it? how were they used? and what took their places in our current lives? Registration is required and is now available.
Zoo in Your Neighborhood – Potter Park Zoo will be returning to Briggs Library for a Live Animal Presentation on Tuesday, April 23, from 6:30-7:30pm. This event is free and open to the public. No library card is required, but advance registration is appreciated, and is now available.
Fresh Food Fairy – Join us for an exciting presentation that will involve eating, touching, smelling, and creating faces out of veggies. The goal being to expose kids to the different types of vegetables out there and to get them excited about all the possibilities of fresh food. Also, everyone will get a chance to take a ride on the bike blender and make some delicious samples of smoothies and slushies. This is a family program geared toward Preschool-5th graders. This event will be taking place on Monday, April 29th from 6:00-7:30pm. Registration is required and begins on Monday, April 1st.
“Weather” You Like It or Not! – Themed Program for ages 4-6 (independent listeners), Monday, April 8th, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Join us for an hour of “weather” stories, sound effects, experiments, movement + lots of fun! Registration is required and is open now.
Play-Doh Play Time – Plenty of creative fun to be had on Monday, April 15, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Registration is appreciated and is open now. *NOTE: this program will be held at Lowe United Methodist Church, 5484 W. Lowe Rd., St. Johns.
Easter Egg Hunt – Children ages 2-5 accompanied by an adult are invited to join us for an Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 13th, 10:30-11:30 am. We 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 opened on Saturday, March 16.
Bookaholics Book Club – Our “Books and Films” theme continues in April when we will read Practical Magic by Alice Hoffman. Copies of the book are now available. The club meets Thursday, April 18 at 6:30 in the bay window seating area of the library.
Euchre Club – This is a fun, free, social club, with no buy-in or cost to play. Seating is limited, so advance registration is required, and you can register as an individual or as partners. We play round robin-style, so registered partners will play together the first round, but new partnerships will be formed in each round thereafter. Our next meeting is Friday, April 26 from 6:00-9:00.
Mother’s Day Program – Mothers, Grandmothers and children ages 3 and up are invited to join us on Tuesday, May 7th, 7:00-to 8:00 pm for musical entertainment: Erin Searles will be showing us an Erhu (The erhu is a two-stringed bowed musical instrument, more specifically a spike fiddle, which may also be called a Southern Fiddle, and sometimes known in the Western world as the Chinese violin or a Chinese two-stringed fiddle.) Face Painting by Sharon, stories, light refreshments, and a simple craft will also be presented for all to enjoy. Registration is required and begins on Tuesday, April 9.
Toddler Storytime– Calling all super entomologists! Children ages 2-3 (with a participating adult) are invited to join us on Wednesday mornings, 10:30-11:00, May 8th- May 29th where we will read stories, move to the music, and explore our imagination with crafts all while learning about insects. Registration is required and begins on Wednesday, April10th.
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 2:00-3:00pm.
Library Closure – The Library will be close at 1:00pm on Friday April 19 and be closed on Saturday April 20 for the Easter Holiday. The drop box on the Library porch will be available for returns throughout this closure.
For more program information or to register, visit the library’s website www.briggsdistrictlibrary.org or facebook page or call (989)224-4702.
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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
Local students graduate
More than 1,150 Grand Valley State University students participated in commencement ceremonies on December 8 at Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids.
Local graduates include:
Saint Johns: Dylan J. Kernohan, BS; Camille J. LaBar, BSN; Alexander M. Murray, BBA
DeWitt: Savannah R. Belbeck, BBA; Devan T. Hellems, BS; Kaleigh A. McCrackin, BS; Megan T. Scott, BS; Philip M. Sheridan, BS
Fowler: Austin P. Feldpausch, BS
Ovid: Eric G. Smith, BS
Pewamo: Brynn K. Pline, BS
MMDHD Calendar – April, 2019
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
April 2: 8 a.m. to Noon and 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
April 9: 8 a.m. to Noon and 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
April 16: 8 a.m. to Noon and 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
April 23: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
April 30: 8 a.m to Noon and 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m..
****New Clinic in Shiawassee County***
April 11: 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
149 E Corunna Ave, Corunna
For more information or to schedule an appointment, call (989) 224-2195, Option 5, Monday through Friday.
Hearing & 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:
April 3
April 8: 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.
April 24: 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
April 1: 8 a.m. to noon and 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
April 8: 8 a.m. to noon and 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m
April 10: 8 a.m. to noon and 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
April 15: 9 a.m. 12:30 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
April 18: 8 a.m. to noon and 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
April 22: 8 a.m. to noon and 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m
April 29: 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.