Root Doctor brings R&B, soul to July 3 Concert in the Park
It’s been two years since Root Doctor brought its signature style to the St. Johns Concert in the Park summer music series, and audiences are more than ready to celebrate the bands return July 3 at the William E. Tennant Performance Shell in the St. Johns City Park. There is no admission charge for the show.
Root Doctor has wowed music-lovers across the state for three decades with their solid reputation for engaging live shows. Root Doctor has the prescription for what ails you.
A number of talented musicians have been making music during the past 30 years, and Root Doctors has had many incarnation. Current members are Freddie Cunningham (vocalist), James Williams (bass), Bill Malone (guitar), Chris Corey (keys) and Austin Howard on drums. Sitting in on saxophone is Sam Corey.
For video clips and other Root Doctor information visit http://www.rootdoctorband.com/home.aspx
Concert in the Park is sponsored by the Clinton County Arts Council and the City of St. Johns with support from the Michigan Council for the Arts and Cultural Affairs and the National Endowment for the Arts. Concerts are held each Wednesday evening; rain or shine. The St. Johns Lions and Lioness Club staff a concession stand offering light refreshments.
For detailed information on the Concert in the Park series visit the CCAC web site, http://www.clintoncountyarts.org/ and check out the St. Johns City Park Performance Shell page on Facebook.
Rotary Club to host 4th of July fireworks celebration
The annual 4th of July Independence Day Celebration will be held at the St. Johns City Park.
Kathy Ford and the Power Two will be taking the stage at the William E. Tennant Performance Shell at 7:00 p.m. for an evening of fun, music and entertainment.
Then once it’s dark, usually a little after 10 p.m., the awesome fireworks display by Night Magic will begin.
The Splash Pad will have extended hours on the 4th of July, 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
So join your community for a patriotic night of fun.
Acrylic Painting FUNdamentals class coming July 15, 16
Andrea Czarnik, who recently won “Best Of Show” during the St. Johns Plein Air Event, will be teaching an acrylic painting class.
Paint your own masterpiece use fundamentals of painting, including composition, value, color, lights and shadows. After a short demonstration, you will practice sketching and color mixing on a given canvas before you develop your own style using these guidelines.
A one day session with Andrea Czarnik will cost $65. Classes will be held on July 15 or 16, and participants may choose one date. Sessions at the St. Johns Train Depot will be held from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. with lunch break if needed. Registration is open to those 15 years old and up.
Supplies needed include A reference photo to paint from, a variety of brushes: No. 6, 10, 12 for acrylic and a canvas 8×10″ or 9×12.
The class will start with a limited palette. Regular artist grade acrylic paint such as Liquitex, Masters in Primary Colors: Red, Yellow, Blue and White. Supplies are available at Hobby Lobby or Michaels.
Andrea Czarnik is a local artist from Saginaw MI. Her earliest artistic pursuits were developed from attending Chicago’s Art Institute and the former American Academy of Art. She favors painting en plein air using oil paints predominantly. However, she also likes the challenge of painting in watercolor and watercolor with pastel for experimental trials with composition and color.
Everyday surroundings influence her choices in rendering a series of places in time. During the last four years other area artists have motivated her to explore composition and color harmonies at plein air events in the Midwest and Western USA.
The expediency of painting on location, if done in an orderly and thoughtful process produces unique outcomes, balancing light and dark shapes with shadows, form, and texture.
To register go to https://squareup.com/store/clintoncountyarts.
Most Holy Trinity Parish Festival, Fowler is July 25-28
Thursday
11:00 a.m.8:30 p.m. Classic Car Show and food trucks, downtown Fowler
Friday
9:30 a.m.- 5:30 p.m. Fowler Downtown Sidewalk Sales
6:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m. Adult Social Tent happy hour with all drinks one-half off;
6:30 p.m.- 9:30 p.m. Euchre Tournament (in the Social Tent);
7:00 p.m.- 11:30 p.m. Social Tent (drinks, pulled pork, pizza)
7:00 – 11:00 p.m. Las Vegas Tent (Blackjack, Texas Hold-em, Let it Ride, Money Wheel)
Saturday
7:30 a.m. 5K Race (8:30 a.m. Kids Dash) Registration form are at http://www.mhtparish.com/parish-festival.html
8:00 a.m. Volleyball Tournament. Registration forms are at http://www.mhtparish.com/parish-festival.html
9:30 a.m.- 3:00 p.m. Fowler Downtown Sidewalk Sales
4:30 p.m.Mass
7:00 – 8:30 p.m. Touch-A-Truck (on Kent St. in front of church);
Dusk: Family Movie Night at Fink Field-“Dumbo” (in case of rain, movie will be canceled);
Sunday
8:00 a.m. Boys and Girls 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament. Registration forms are at http://www.mhtparish.com/parish-festival.html.
10:00 a.m. Mass
10:00 a.m. Country Store
11:00 a.m. Inflatables
11:00 a.m. Food Court opens (hamburgers, pulled pork, pizza and BBQ chicken)
11:30 a.m. “Carnival” Parade
Noon Children’s Games, Arts and Crafts Wheel, Bean Bag Toss, Bingo and more!!
1:00 p.m.- 5:00 p.m. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament (in the church)
3:00 p.m. Holy Spirit Encounter (in the church, with prayer teams available);
5:00 p.m. Mass
6:30 p.m. Raffle drawings for cash prizes totaling $6,000 and quilts and afghans
A complete schedule of events, contact information, and registration forms for the 5K Race, Volleyball and Three-on-Three Basketball can be found at the parish website: http://www.mhtparish.com/parish-festival.html
Everyone is welcome to join us for Festival 2019.
Further questions: please contact the Parish Office at 989-593-2162.
Auto Program to celebrate 50th anniversary
On July 18 the St. Johns High School Automotive Vocational Program will be celebrating 50 years of service to the young people of the community.
The celebration will include a giant Toy Show at the high school. Toys will include cars, trucks, bikes, tractors, buggies, boats and perhaps airplanes.
If you are a graduate of the program, please email Larryb7260@charter.net. Please include your name, graduation year, job and employer.
10th Annual Bike to Build is August 3
The final planning is being done to make the 10th Annual Bike to Build event fun and exciting for everyone.
Don’t forget, register early for the free t-shirt. Where else can you get a fun bike ride with the bestT rest stops, and lunch included for $35? PLUS, your $35 goes to help with all Habitat projects including house building, repairs, wheel chair ramps and neighborhood revitalization projects.
So come on out and ride 20, 40, 50 or 75 miles and help make transformational change in our communities. All routes begin and end at Northpointe Community Church at 505 E Webb Dr, Dewitt, MI 48820. Registration takes place from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Riders will be served lunch between 10:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. back at Northpointe Community Church. All routes will pass through at least one rest stop with volunteers serving assorted refreshments. SAG will be available until 3:00 p.m.
Sign up on or before July 15 to receive a free t-shirt!