Halloween Party at the Depot – Saturday, October 24
Decorate a pumpkin, enter the costume contest, play games, create your own monster and enter the Haunted Hallway if you dare! All of this, along with cider and donuts will be happening at the St. Johns Depot on Saturday, October 24, 1 – 3 PM. Kids, bring your parents and get into the spirit of things!
This event is open to all, at no charge, thanks to the generosity of the following organizations and people:
– St. Johns Kiwanis;
– Postal Connections;
– Uncle John’s Cider Mill;
– Andy T’s;
– Verizon, the Cellular Connection;
– Sharon Shutes, face-painter;
– Middle School volunteers from the Builders Club and interested high school student volunteers;
– Tonya Phinney and the Clinton County Arts Council.
This spooktacular event is being coordinated by St. Johns High School junior, Emily Everts, under the auspices of the Railroad Museum, a branch of the Clinton County Arts Council. The Clinton County Arts Council is grateful for grant support from the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs and the National Endowment for the Arts.
Arts Council hosting “Art-ful Treasures” sale – Tuesday, October 19 and 20
A collection of vintage art items will go on sale Monday and Tuesday, October 19 and 20 from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM in the storefront at 315 N. Clinton Ave., St. Johns. All of the art on sale was created by past artists of Clinton County Arts Council. The “Art-ful Treasures” sale will feature a broad selection of wall art, as well as some pottery, jewelry and other items.
Many of the works will bear names familiar to local residents, such as Maxine Strahle, Florence Horne, Muriel Gilson and Kathy Martindale.
Jenny McCampbell explained that Clinton County Arts Council has many works of art sitting in storage from its 35 years of serving the community and would like to make them available at prices that will allow everyone to enjoy owning original artwork from this area. Because there are so many items, the sale will take place at 315 N. Clinton, rather than in the Gallery, to better display everything.
Come and browse – no reasonable offer will be refused!
The CCAC is supported by memberships, donations and grants provided by the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs. Additional support is received from the National Endowment for the Arts.
Senior Center Holds Annual Rock-a-Thon – Wednesday, October 21
On Wednesday, October 21 the Clinton County Senior Center will hold their 13th Annual Rock-a-Thon. This event is sponsored in part by Premier Sponsor McLaren Health Plan and Major Sponsors Fluke Hearing and LAFCU. The proceeds from the event are used to pay the heat bills during the cold winter months.
From 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. individuals will be at the center rocking in rocking chairs while playing games, telling stories and playing bingo. A pizza lunch is planned for all Rock-a-Thon participants. Prior to the event the rocking individuals will collect donations from family, friends and neighbors. A prize will be awarded to the highest fundraiser.
At 10:00 a.m. there will be a special pairing of musical talents when senior Marie Smith and Molly Ernst (famous for playing at Horrocks) will team up on the piano and provide some entertainment.
The center always welcomes additional rockers. If you are interested, please call the center at 989-224-4257. You are welcome to stop in just for the musical entertainment. Since it is a fundraiser, a donation jar will be out. If you have any questions about the event, please call the Senior Center. The center is located at 201 E Walker Street in St. Johns and is open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Free Veteran’s Dinner at Lowe Social Hall – Saturday, November 7
Veteran’s and their family are invited to a free dinner and fellowship hosted by the Charge Outreach Group of Lowe and Maple Rapids United Methodist Church.
Saturday, November 7th 5:00 pm
5485 W. Lowe Rd. St. Johns
Please RSVP by October 30th to 989-224-4460 or mapleriverumccharge@gmail.com.