Mint Country Garden Club to meet – June 2
The monthly meeting of Mint Country Garden Club will be held Thursday, June 2, 7:15 pm.
A video of gardens visited by members will be shown. Featured gardens are in France, England and Florida.
Meetings are held at Clinton Commons Community Center, 1105 S. Scott Rd, St. Johns. Visitors are welcome to attend.
For further information about this meeting or how to become a member, email mintcountrygardenclub@gmail.com or call 517-599-6307.
2016 St. Johns Concert in the Park summer series
June 15: Classic Rock – The Sea Cruisers
June 22: Local Country – The Louie Longoria Band
June 29: Barbershop Chorus – Mountain Town Singers
July 6: Great Evening of Folk – Blue Water Ramblers
July 13: Real Motown – Martha Reeves and the Vandellas
July 20: Orchestra Pops – Mid-Michigan Festival Orchestra
July 27: Canadian Roots/Ragtime – My Sweet Patootie
Aug. 3: Eagles Tribute Band – Motown Eagles
Aug. 10: The Music of Ireland – Monday’s Supper
Aug. 17: Beatles Tribute Band – Toppermost
Aug. 24: All Brass – Capital City Brass Band
Aug. 31: Elvis Impersonator – Matt King
William E. Tennant Performance Shell, St. Johns City Park
All concerts held rain or shine, 7 p.m.
The July 13 Concert will be held in the Wilson Center Auditorium in the event of rain.
Food available for sale by St. Johns Lions Club.
Leonard to hold June office hours – Friday, June 10
State Rep. Tom Leonard today encouraged people to join him for office hours scheduled during June.
Rep. Leonard, R-DeWitt will be available for questions at the informal session. The event will take place on Friday, June 10, 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.
Rep. Leonard bill package signed by governor
A bill package introduced by state Rep. Tom Leonard has been signed into law by Gov. Rick Snyder.
House Bills 4660-4668, which saw largely bipartisan support in the Michigan Legislature, are meant to make the government more efficient by eliminating the requirement to create reports that aren’t used by the public, the Legislature or those in the insurance industry.
“These bills help the Department of Insurance and Financial Services save time and resources that can be better utilized,” said Rep. Leonard, R-DeWitt. “In the past, the government has weighed itself down with regulations. This bill package helps to achieve the goal of streamlining government by eliminated rules and requirements that exist not because they are relevant and necessary but simply because they were created and nobody has bothered to determine if they still serve a purpose.”
For any questions regarding the bill package, contact Rep. Leonard by calling 517-373-1778 or toll free at 877-859-8086. Rep. Leonard can also be reached via email at TomLeonard@house.mi.gov or through his website at www.RepLeonard.com.
CASA Volunteer Advocates Needed
CASA-The Voice for Clinton County’s Children is currently accepting applications for our next CASA Volunteer Advocate Training.
Those interested in serving as a CASA Advocate must submit a volunteer application, completely pass a criminal and personal background check, and participate in our 30-hour pre-service training.
Applicants should have ample time to visit their appointed child every 7 to 10 days (activities during visits may include playing games, playing outside, helping with homework, coloring, etc.). Our program continues to work toward our goal of having enough CASA Advocates for every Clinton County child who is in foster care.
For more information, please visit our website ClintonCountyCASA.org or contact our office at clintoncountycasa@gmail.com or 517-599-7145.
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 31, and at
– Pompeii United Methodist Church, 135 W. Burton, Pompeii, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., Thursday, June 2.
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
To celebrate 100th birthday – June 5
Join us in celebrating the 100th birthday of Laura “Maxine” Mosher. We will be hosting a little party with food and cake for her in the Fellowship Hall at the Saint Johns SDA Church, 1 to 4 PM, June 5, 2016.
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Special Olympics Area 28 Golf Outing – June 11th
Mark your calendars June 11, 2016 for the 20th annual Special Olympics Area 28 (Clinton County) Golf Scramble at the Emerald Golf Course – Continental breakfast, 18 holes with cart, luncheon, raffles, prizes… all for only a $65 entry fee!