3rd Annual Superhero 5k Run, Walk, Or Fly – Saturday, April 30th
Location: St. Johns City Park
Registration Opens at 8:00 a.m.
Kids’ Super Dash: 8:30 a.m.
ALL Superheroes Take Off: 9:00 a.m.
Online registration is now open–click here.
Lots of Fun for all ages and abilities
– Registration Activities
– Chip Timing
– Free, Professional Race Photography
– Costume Contest
– Bubble Check Points along the route
– Age Bracket Medals
Costume Contest Categories:
1. Most Authentic Superhero
2. Most Creative Superhero
3. Best Group
4. Cutest Superhero
We look forward to seeing all the Superheroes for children!!
Don’t forget Your cape!
To celebrate 100th birthday – June 5
Join us in celebrating the 100th birthday of Laura “Maxine” Mosher.
Her family and friends will be hosting a little party with food and cake for her in the Fellowship Hall at the Saint Johns Seventh Day Adventist Church from 1 to 4 PM, June 5, 2016.
Her actual birthday is June 2, 2016. We hope you can join her.
Gas line replacement continues
This week Guven Witteveen shares photos of part of the replacement of gas lines. Here we are on Lansing Street looking north toward rail trail at Railroad Street.
Leonard to host May office hours
State Rep. Tom Leonard today invited residents to join him for office hours scheduled during May.
Rep. Leonard, R-DeWitt, said office hours will take place on Friday, May 13 at the following locations:
· In St. Johns at the Big Boy, 1408 S. U.S. 27, from 8 to 9:30 a.m.; and
· In Ithaca at the Hearthstone Oven Bakery and Café, 126 S. Pine River St., from 10 to 11:30 a.m.
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.
Soup kitchen to make stops in area
His Cup Runneth Over, a mobile soup kitchen, will be making a stop at
– First Congregational Church, 100 Maple Ave, St. Johns 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Tuesday, May 3 and at
– Middleton Community Church, 223 S. Newton, Middleton, from 4:30 p.m to 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, May 3, and at
– Pompeii United Methodist Church, 135 W. Burton, Pompeii, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., Thursday, May 5.
Soup, bread, fruit and dessert will be served to all who come free of charge. For more information call 989-533-9535 or 989-544-5764
Mark Your Calendar
Joint Spring Concert will be April 29
A spring concert will be presented by the Mint City Singers and Vivo Cantando Children’s Choir.
The free concert begins at 7:30 pm on Friday, April 29th at the First United Methodist Church, 200 E. State Street, St. Johns. Ellen Hoard, the director for both groups, will present delightful musical numbers for your enjoyment.
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A class of quilling – an art form of shaping paper strips and adhesive into decorative designs – will be held Thursday April 28 at Clinton County Arts Council Gallery.
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An early Mother’s Day Tea will be held on Saturday April 30, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Clinton County Arts Council Gallery.
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Superheroes for Children Return to Clinton County!
April 30, 2016 Superheroes return to the St. Johns City Park for CASA-The Voice for Clinton County’s Children 3rd Annual Superhero 5K Run, Walk, or Fly
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Annual Spring Clean Community Event – Saturday, April 30
Clinton County residents are encouraged to take part in our spring collection event – please make an appointment up to one week prior to the event https://www.clinton-county.org/FormCenter/Waste-Management-7/Clean-Community-Event-Collection-Event-R-47 or by calling the office (989) 224-5186.
An appointment is required to attend.
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Swiss Steak Supper, May 5
The Eureka Church will be holding a Swiss Steak Supper Thursday, May 5, 2016. Serving from 4:30 pm until 6:30 pm. Take-outs are available.
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John Wagner, photographer, pilot and former St. Johns resident, at the Gallery of Clinton County Arts Council (CCAC), Wednesday May 4 beginning at 7 p.m.
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Spring Clean-Up scheduled – May 7
Please do not place items out at the curb earlier than Saturday, April 30, 2016.
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The Heart of the Trail 5k Run/Walk – Saturday, May 7th starting at the depot
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Community Fund to discuss Wilson Center – May 10
The Annual Meeting of The St Johns Area Community Fund will be held at The Wilson Center on May 10 with the business meeting beginning at 6:30 pm and the program beginning about 7:00.
MMDHD Calendar – May, 2016
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
May 3: 8 a.m. to Noon and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
May 10: 8 a.m. to Noon and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
May 17: 8 a.m. to Noon and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m
May 24: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 6 p.m
May 31: 8 a.m. to Noon and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. .
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For more information or to schedule an appointment, call (989) 224-2195, Option 5, Monday through Friday.
Hearing and 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:
May 4,
May 9: at Mid-Michigan District Health Department, 1307 E. Townsend Road in St. Johns, from 9 a.m. to Noon and 1 p.m. to 5 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 Clinics
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
May 2: 8 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
May 9: 8 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m
May 11: 8 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
May 16: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
May 19: 8 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
May 23: 8 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 5 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.