Habitat house taking shape in DeWitt Township
Habitat is more than a week into their build in DeWitt Township on Mayfield Drive. The house is really taking shape thanks to some fabulous volunteers and donors.
Voices for Children Information Session – Monday, July 18th
Have you wondered how you can make a difference in the lives of Clinton County Children who have experienced abuse or neglect?
Join CASA-The Voice for Clinton County’s Children at the Briggs District Library at 108 E. Railroad Street in St. Johns on the 3rd Monday of the month from 11:00 a.m. until Noon. to learn more about CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates).
The next information session will be on Monday, July 18th from 11:00 a.m. until Noon No r.s.v.p. needed, join us to learn more about our program.
For more information, please contact CASA-The Voice for Clinton County’s Children at 517-599-7145,
clintoncountycasa@gmail.com, or visit our website ClintonCountyCASA.org.
Mint Country Garden Club – July 7
The monthly meeting of Mint Country Garden Club will be held Thursday, July 7 at 7:15 pm. Meetings are held at Clinton Commons Community Center, 1105 S. Scott Rd, St. Johns.
Diane Brown, Ingham County Consumer Horticulture Educator will be the guest speaker and will provide information on Beneficial and Harmful Insects.
For further information about this meeting or how to become a member, email mintcountrygardenclub@gmail.com or call 517-599-6307.
Cub Scouts meet in St Johns – July 9
Cub Scouts is thriving in St Johns! Pack 516 meets together with Pack 396 on Thursday evenings and occasionally on Saturdays. Their next meeting is July 9th at Fantasy Forest.
The Packs have students from East Olive, Eureka as well as other area schools. Cub Scouts lets kids have fun while teaching them skills that will help them later on.
From the thrill of shooting an arrow to learning how to transform a block of wood into a race car, Cub Scouts is one thrill after another. With a program expertly tailored to match each age in a young boy’s life, Cub Scouts learn that even when fun isn’t easy, it’s always an adventure.
In Scouting, everything has a purpose and it shows kids that doing their best is the most fun of all. Cub Scouts is for boys from 1st grade through 5th grade. 2016/17 1st graders can join now.
The Packs have 6 trained adult leaders presenting the recently updated scouting program. They have their calendar for the 2016/17 school year laid out and are looking forward to another great year!
For more information contact Steve Oberg, Cubmaster sjcubscoutpack516@gmail.com.
Siena Heights University dean’s, academic achievement lists
The following students from your area are listed by name and hometown, major and honor received:
Dean’s List
Elizabeth R. Kebler of Saint Johns in Business Administration
Rebbeca Jean Weber of St. Johns in Comm Services: Family
Achievement List
Courtney Lynne Bates of St. Johns in Professional Communication
Ryan Cressman of St. Johns Law Enforcement
To make the lists, students must achieve a minimum 3.5 grade-point average out of a possible 4.0. The dean’s list is for full-time students with at least 12 credit hours, and the academic achievement list is for part-time student with at least six and no more than 11 credit hours.
Siena Heights University is a Catholic university founded and sponsored by the Adrian Dominican Sisters. Siena Heights is a coeducational North Central accredited institution founded in the liberal arts tradition, offering associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s and specialist’s degrees. The university is headquartered in Adrian, Mich., with degree completion centers in Southfield, Dearborn, Benton Harbor, Monroe, Battle Creek, Lansing, Jackson and Online.
Briggs District Library News
Finale – Decorate your bike and explore the new bike trail at our Summer Reading Finale! This FREE event will take place on Tuesday, July 19 from 4:00 – 7:30 p.m., and will also feature face painting, refreshments, an obstacle course, and music from the local band Synergy! The fun will take place at the Depot and pavilion across the street from the Library.
Chapter Chatter – On Your Mark… Get Set…Race to join us on Monday evenings, August 1st-22nd, 7-& 7:45pm. Boys and girls ages 6-8 years old and independent listeners will participate in listening to a chapter book selected by staff over the course of the 4 sessions. This program includes games, snacks and surprises!! Go… and register beginning on Tuesday, July 5th!
Toddler – “Good Morning & Good Night” Children ages 2-3 years old with a participating adult are invited to join the fun on Wednesday mornings, August 3rd – 24th, 10:30 – 11 am. There will stories, music, yoga, signing and more. Registration is required and opens on Wednesday, July 6th. They will not fall asleep at this storytime!
S.A.M. in the Summer – Summer programs offering fun, hands-on participation in Science, Art & Math for children going into grades 1st thru 6th. July sessions will be about Science: Thursday, July 14th, 3-4p.m. (1st & 2nd grades); Thursday, July 21st, 3-4p.m. (3rd & 4th grades); Thursday, July 28th, 3-4p.m. (5th & 6th grades). Registration is required and open at this time for all three Science sessions.
Adult Documentary Series – The next feature in our adult documentary series is “The U.S. vs John Lennon,” which takes a look at the period of Lennon’s post-Beatles life when he uses his music and celebrity to protest the Vietnam War, and the federal government’s response to his actions. It will show on Wednesday, July 6 at 7:30p.m. 99 minutes; Rated PG-13.
Coloring Programs – Our summer coloring programs are in full swing! The next sessions for our family program available to all ages will be on Thursday, July 14 and Thursday, July 28 from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. The next session for our adult and teen program will be Saturday, July 9 from 12:30 – 2:30 p.m. Registration for both programs is required and is now open.
Play-Doh Play Time – Children ages 4 to 6 (independent). Choose between 2 sessions on Thursday, July 7th : 11:00 am – Noon OR 2:30 – 3:30pm. Children will be able to make & take home what they creatively produce with Play-Doh. There will be different “instruments and additional items” available for them to help their creative spirit. Registration is required and open..
Kids, Cartoons, & Crafts – It is lunch and a movie this summer at the Library. Children ages 5-9 can join us for a showing of a selection of Pixar animated shorts on Wednesday, July 27 from 11:30-12:30. We will also work on a small craft and play a game. Participants are welcome to bring a light lunch with them, but a snack will be provided if they choose not to. Registration is required, and opens Wednesday, July 6.
Breakfast Club – The next installment of our Breakfast Club program will take place on Wednesday, July 15 from 10:30 – 11:00 a.m. That is when ‘tweens and teens in grades 4-8 are invited to the Library for a special book club that mixes stories, crafts, activites, and a light breakfast! For this session we will introduce the children’s classic “The Phantom Tollbooth” by Norton Juster.
Garden Buddies – The Rae Johnson Children’s Garden will be where you can learn what it takes to grow the food you love to eat. Children that will be entering grades 2-6 can join us for a program that will meet on Wednesdays in July from 9:00-10:00a.m. There is still time to registration for the Garden Buddies program at www.briggsdistrictlibrary.org or by calling (989)224-4702.
Library Closure – The Library will be closed Saturday July 2nd and Monday July 4th in observance of the Independence Day Holiday. The drop box on the Library porch will be available for returns throughout this closure.
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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
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, July 5 and at
– Middleton Community Church, 223 S. Newton, Middleton, from 4:30 p.m to 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, July 5 and at
– Pompeii United Methodist Church, 135 W. Burton, Pompeii, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., Thursday, July 7.
So far this season they have now competed 38 stops, 4 more then the whole 2015 season, and served 1,616 people meals, 231 more then the whole 2015 season.
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
Acclaimed Artist to be featured in St. Johns
The Clinton County Arts Council (CCAC) will host “Welcome Home” an exhibit celebrating the work of local artist Tom Tomasek, at the CCAC Gallery located at 215 N. Clinton Ave. on Thursday, July 14th from 6:00pm – 7:30pm.
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Bike to Build 2016 is August 6, 2016
Registration forms are available on the website, www.habitatclinton.org.
MMDHD Calendar – July, 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
July 5: 8 a.m. to Noon and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
July 12: 8 a.m. to Noon and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
July 19: 8 a.m. to Noon and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m
July 26: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 6 p.m
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:
July 6,
July 11: 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
July 11: 8 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
July 13: 8 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m
July 21: 8 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
July 25: 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.