Zombie Run – an album by Maralyn Fink
The Third year of the Zombie Run took place on Friday at the City Park.
According to Director Bill Schafer this event was done by the Parks & Recreation Department as a fund raiser for the Spray Park. Planning started after summer events finished. This was a fun run that was not timed, and no prizes were awarded.
Tickets were $10.00 each for early purchase and $15.00 at the start. There were 138 runners in the race.
The 43 Zombies were stationed around the course throughout the park and fairgrounds. The Zombies were volunteers from the High School, and the Art Department did the make up.
The course was 1.5 miles. The entrants were given a flag belt, and each belt had 2 yellow flags on it. The idea was for the runner to grab a flag before the end of the course. Zombies could have access to as many flags as they wanted.
The event raised almost $1,200 from the run. This money will be put toward the spray park project.
It was a nice evening for the race, and many youngsters and adults enjoyed the run and the fun.
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Videos courtesy of Guven Witteveen
About 10 minutes before the start of the fun run. A TV news crew waited for the scene to be composed.
Several waves of runners tried their luck to pass the zombie stronghold along the running path.
CAFR distributing batteries
Energizer has given CAFR some 9V batteries to give out to those who need them for smoke detectors.
Stop by this week and get one for each smoke detector you own.
Time change is this weekend. Turn your clocks back 1 hour on Sunday morning at 2:00 am November 1st.
An Event So Good It’s Scary – October 30
On Friday, October 30 the Clinton County Chamber of Commerce along with many businesses in St. Johns will be holding their Annual daytime trick-or-treating event for young children. From 3:30-5:30 p.m. young children that are in costume can trick-or-treat at over 30 businesses.
A complete list of businesses that will be participating in the Event So Good It’s Scary will be available after October 26.
If you have any questions about the event; or if you have a business that would like to participate, please call the Chamber of Commerce at 989-224-7248.
Trunk R Treat – October 31
Community Christian Church, 400 E. State Street (M-21), St. Johns, invites the public to join them for their free Trunk-R-Treat event on October 31 in the church parking lot during the St. Johns trick-r-treating hours. Candy will be given away, and trick-r-treaters can warm up with hot chocolate and coffee; also restrooms will be available.
Mint Country Garden Club to meet
The monthly meeting of the Mint Country Garden Club will be held Thursday, November 5, 2015 at 7:15 pm.
Dennis Fulbright, Ph.D., MSU Department of Plant, Soil and Microbial Sciences will give a presentation about “Edible Chestnut Farms”. Visitors are always welcome to attend the meetings.
Meetings are held at Clinton Commons Community Center, 1105 S Scott Rd.
For further information about this meeting or how to become a member, email mintcountrygardenclub@gmail.com or call 989-224-9206.
Briggs Library News
Thank You
The Library would like to thank the Mckenzie-Crosby Agency for their continued sponsorship of seven magazines through EBSCO Industries. Their generous donation will provide the following titles to the Library for public use: Bon Appetit, Car & Driver, Girls Life, Readers Digest Large Print, Town & Country, Vacations, and Where to Retire.
Chapter Chatter: Thanks A Lot!
Boys and girls, ages 6 to 8 years old (independent listeners) are invited to join us in showing our thanks to those we appreciate and those in need. Library staff will select and read chapter books about stories of thanks over the course of 4 weeks. Kids will be making a “warm” craft, a yummy treat, letters of thankfulness, and other theme related fun. We will meet on Monday evenings, November 2 – November 23, 7-7:45 pm. Registration is required.
Caroling Kids
Youthful singers ages 4-10 can join Caroling Kids at Briggs. Rehearsals are Tuesday evenings, November 3rd, 10th, 17th and 24th from 6:30 – 7:00 pm. Participants will be singing at the Dec. 3rd Holiday Program. Registration is required.
Last in the Library Book Club
When the Last in the Library Book Club meets next we will be discussing When You Reach Me by Rebecca Stead. This Newbery Award-winning novel tells the story of a twelve-year-old New York City girl who tries to make sense of a series of mysterious notes that seem to defy the laws of time and space. Each anonymous message brings her closer to believing that only she can prevent a tragic death. Until the final note makes her think she’s too late. This parent/child book club is recommended for children in grades 4-8, though any who can read the material and would like to discuss it are welcome. The club meets Saturday, November 14 at 3:00pm. Copies of the book and registration are now available.
Bookaholics
The last meeting of the Bookaholics for the year will be Thursday, November 19 at 12:00pm at the Library or at 7:30pm at Bruno’s Bar, when we will discuss The Underground Girls of Kabul by Jenny Nordberg. This gripping nonfiction account of young girls being raised as boys and presented as such to the outside world is a powerful account of those secretly living on the other side of a deeply segregated society. Copies of the book are now available. The club will resume its regularly scheduled meetings after the holidays.
Staff Picks
If you are looking for a good book to read here is a list of titles that Library staff enjoyed or found informative in the last month.
Fiction: Devoted in Death by J. D. Robb, Make Me: a Jack Reacher novel by L. Child, The Solomon Curse by Clive Cussler, Protocol Zero by J. Abel and The Middle of Somewhere by Sonja Yoerg.
Non-fiction: 150+ Quick & Easy Furniture Projects by P. Porter, 37 Seconds: Dying Revealed Heaven’s Help by S. Arnold, Micro Shelters: 59 Creative Cabins, Tiny Houses, Tree Houses, & Other Small Structures by D. Diedricksen, $2.00 a Day: Living on Almost Nothing in America by Kathryn J. Edin, Thirty Million Words: Building a Child’s Brain by D. Suskind, The End of Plenty: The Race to Feed a Crowded World by Joel K. Bourne Jr. and Lovable Livable Home by S. Petersik.
Miss Marie’s Juvenile Picks: Francine Poulet Meets the Ghost Raccoon by K. DiCamillo and Goodbye Stranger by R. Stead.
Holiday Programs
It’s that time of year! Mark your calendars! Holiday Programs will be Thursday, December 3rd, 6-8pm, Friday, December 4th, 6-8pm and Saturday, December 5th, 10:30 to Noon. There will be musical entertainment, North Pole games, holiday crafts and yummy refreshments. Santa will share tales from up north and visit with each child. No registration is required for these FREE programs.
You won’t want to miss the fun!
Library Closures
The Library will be closed on Wednesday Nov. 11th in observance of the Veteran’s Day Holiday. The Library will close at 5:00pm on Wednesday Nov. 25th and be closed Nov. 26th, 27th and 28th for the Thanksgiving Day Holiday. The drop box on the Library porch will be available for returns throughout these closures.
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Contact Information:
Library Director: Sara Morrison
Phone: 989-224-4702 * Fax: 989-224-1205
E-mail: smorrison@briggspubliclibrary.org
Street address: 108 E Railroad * Saint Johns, MI 48879
November activities at Clinton County Senior Center
Do you enjoy good food, activities and good company? Then check out the Clinton County Senior Center located at 201 E Walker Street in St. Johns. They are open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Here are some of the activities going on in November:
Senior Meals
Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday a nutritional meal is served at Noon for senior citizens. The meals are available for a suggested $3 donation. Some of the meals in November include Taco’s, Lemon Pepper Cod and Turkey. For a complete schedule, call the center at 989-224-4257 or stop in and pick one up.
Bingo
Bingo will be held every Tue and Fri at 12:30 p.m. The cost is only $1 and every player will walk away with 4-5 items. Prizes include things like canned goods, personal care items, cereal, peanut butter, snacks, cookies and of course Chocolate!
Monday Euchre Tournaments
On November 9, 23 and 30 Euchre tournaments will be held from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. If you eat lunch at the center before cards the tournament is only $1. If you come just for the tournament it is $2. On November 2 and 16 the Euchre Tournament will be held from 6:30-8:30 p.m. and everyone pays $2. The tournament is pretty fast paced so you need to know the basics of the game, but you don’t have to be a great player to come and have fun.
Trivia Contest
On Mondays, November 2 and 16 there will be a no cost Trivia Contest from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. There are a lot of clues given, so don’t worry about being the smartest person in the room. Small prizes are awarded throughout the contest.
Birthday Party
Each month the center celebrates the birthdays of anyone that is celebrating a birthday in that month. If it is your birthday month you get free lunch, cake and ice cream and a special sweet treat. The party for November birthdays is planned for Wednesday, November 11.
Monday Fundraising Lunches
Every Monday lunch is open to the general public – no matter what age. A fundraiser meal is made by volunteer cooks each week in their licensed kitchen. The cost is only $5 for the full meal or $3 for a sandwich and chips. Meals in November include: November 2: Turkey, November 9: Lasagna, November 16: Ham, November 23: Meatloaf and November 30: Chicken. Homemade pie is also available for only $1.50 a slice. Monday meals are served between 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Take outs are available.
Game and Puzzle Day
On Thursday, November 12 the center will hold a special Game and Puzzle Day. The event will run from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and will cost each participant $3. The day will include lots of fun and games, a special lunch and then a Euchre Tournament from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. to round out the day. Your RSVP must be received at the center by Monday, November 9.
In addition to the planned activities senior citizens are always welcome to stop in to use the Exercise Room, work on a puzzle, play other card or board games or just to socialize.
If you don’t think you are old enough for the center, but want to support them in some way, consider donating items they can use for bingo, in their gift shops or things they can pass on to volunteer crafters. They take things like stuffed animals, nic naks, puzzles, books, magazines, fabric, yarn, stuffing for pillows and quilt batting.
If you have any questions about the Senior Center stop in or give them a call at 989-224-4257.
Early Childhood Workshops in Clinton County – November
MSU Extension in Clinton County will be offering Early Childhood Workshops for interested parents, child care providers, and preschool teachers during the month of November.
Upcoming topics include Community Connections, Emotional Support, Positive Guidance, The Purpose of Play, and Nurturing Communities/Nurturing Parenting Program.
There is a $5 fee for each class, payable at the door.
For more information and to register, please call Nicole at 989-224-5241 or email walke628@anr.msu.edu. You may also visit our website at msue.msu.edu/county/info/Clinton
Leonard to host two office hours in November
State Rep. Tom Leonard today invited residents to office hours scheduled to take place in two communities during November.
Rep. Leonard, R-DeWitt, said the informal gatherings will occur:
· In St. Johns on Friday, Nov. 13, at the Big Boy, 1408 S. U.S. 27, from 9 to 11 a.m.; and
· In Ithaca on Friday, Nov. 20, at the Hearthstone Oven Bakery and Café, 126 S. Pine River St., from 9 to 11 a.m.
Because of a scheduling conflict, Rep. Leonard will not be present for the Nov. 13 office hours session in St. Johns. A member of his staff will be on hand to listen to what residents have to say and share the information with Rep. Leonard.
No appointment is necessary. Those unable to attend may contact Rep. Leonard by calling 517-373-1778 or toll free at 877-859-8086, via email at TomLeonard@house.mi.gov or through his website at www.RepLeonard.com.