Sunday, October 13
If you have never been to Meijer Gardens, you hardly know the treat awaiting you. If you have been there, you’re probably looking forward to another delightful visit! Either emotion will be fulfilled come Sunday October 13 for veterans and novices who climb aboard the bus arranged by Clinton County Arts Council for a day trip to Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park.
A perfect autumn outing begins at noon with an abbreviated color excursion before an afternoon of breathtaking garden and sculpture viewing, then ending with a return to St. Johns at approximately 6:30 p.m. Departure and return take place in the parking lot of Regional Educational Services Agency (RESA) at Southpoint Mall in St. Johns. Seating – adults $30.00 and children $20.00, including bus, entrance fee and tram tour – is limited.
Reservations are made on a first come, first served basis by filling out a form and sending it with a check in the appropriate amount, payable to Clinton County Arts Council (CCAC), 215 N. Clinton Ave., St. Johns, MI 48879. The reservation form is available at www.clintoncountyarts.org or you may call 989 224-2429 or visit the Clinton County Arts Council Gallery to make your reservation. Oh, yes, lunch is on your own.
Passengers in need of special accommodations should register before October 3, indicating requirements. Additional information may be secured on line at www.clintoncountyarts.org or by calling Deborah at 517 775-4168 or the Gallery at 989 224-2429.
Funding for this tour is paid in part by grants from the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs and the National Endowment for the Arts. For additional information on this event or other Arts Council activities, calls may be made to the Gallery or at the above web site.
Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park is fully accessible to all. The grounds and building accommodate wheelchairs and outdoor areas have fully paved walkways, ramps and trails that allow easy maneuverability. Courtesy wheelchairs are available for use.