St. Johns Concert in the Park 2016 Schedule

It’s official. We have lived through another winter. And we know this because the Concerts in the Park are coming.

St. Johns City Park Performance Shell – Wednesday evenings, 7 p.m.

June 15: Classic Rock, The Sea Cruisers
June 22: Local Country, The Louis 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

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Combination concert is Friday, April 29

The Mint City Singers and Vivo Cantando Children’s Choir will present their spring concert, O Music, on April 29 at 7:30 pm. The concert will be held at the First United Methodist Church, 200 East State Street, St. Johns, Michigan. Admission is free.

Each choir will be featured alone, and in combination to create a multigenerational singing experience. A wide variety of music, including traditional spiritual, choral anthem, patriotic, musical theater, and popular song will be performed.

Both choirs are non-auditioned groups, and invite new members to join in the fall. The Mint City Singers is a branch of the Clinton County Arts Council, which receives financial operating support from the Michigan Council for the Arts and Cultural Affairs and the National Endowment for the Arts.

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Chorale coming to First Congregational Church – May 1

Get ready for big sound and gentle harmonies on Sunday, May 1 at 11:00 in the worship being led by the Lansing Chorale.

This is a golden opportunity to invite others you know who will thrill to the music and message.

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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.

We are looking for golfers and sponsors to make this outing a success. The money raised helps pay for equipment, uniforms, transportation and much more.

Area 28 wants to reach out and include as many children and adults with intellectual disabilities in Special Olympics as possible. In order to do so, we need community support.

Area 28 Athlete Julie Ashdown and Terri Wagner

Sponsorships are also available. All sponsors names will be posted at the golf scramble.

Platinum Sponsor: $100 or more. Gold (Hole) Sponsor: $75-$99. Silver (Tee) Sponsor: $50-$74. Bronze (Cart) Sponsor: $25-$49.

Donation/Item Sponsor: $_____ (Item value or $ under $25).

Special Olympics Michigan is a year-round sports training and athletic competition program for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. Athletes are given continuing opportunities to develop new skills and physical fitness; boost self-confidence; and build relationships with family and friends.

All Special Olympics programs and activities are provided at no cost to the athletes and their families. There is no state or federal funding. Area 28 is run strictly by volunteers and relies upon the generosity of contributions.

Although sports is the “vehicle”, the ultimate goal of Special Olympics is to help persons with intellectual disabilities participate and receive respect as members of their communities. Please help our athletes reach this goal! Your support is very much appreciated.

For further information, to reserve your team or to become a sponsor, please contact Area 28 Representative Robyn Monville at 989.224.7021, or Area 28 Director Debbie Cornell at 517.669.7704 or via email at somia28@frontier.com.

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CCEA Young Entrepreneurs competition winners announced

Award recipients of the sixth, Clinton County Economic Alliance Young Entrepreneurs Competition (YEC) were honored at the Lansing Community College March 21st Board of Trustees meeting. LCC President Brent Knight presented Lansing Community College (LCC) scholarships to the following students:

1st Place and a $1,000 LCC scholarship to Christine Scheffler of St. Johns High School with “Dog Gone”, for her hot dog cart project;

2nd Place and a $500 LCC scholarship to Jenna Cody of St. Johns High School with “Struck by Eros Wedding Planning, LLC”, a virtual, wedding planning company project; and,

3rd Place and a $250 LCC scholarship to Brooke Ragucci of DeWitt High School with “Brooke’s Barkery”, a bakery for dog’s project.

Sponsored by LCC, this is the sixth year for the YEC. The competition is organized and administered by the Clinton County Economic Alliance (CCEA) and Kelly Williams, teacher of Business Management & Entrepreneurship at Clinton County RESA. Each student entrepreneur in the competition submitted a business plan for a new venture to be located in Michigan that either made a product or provided a service.

Business plans were received from 12 students who live and/or attend high school in Clinton County with eight applicants invited to present their plans to a judging panel. The distinguished group of judges who provided insight and encouragement to each student following their presentations included: Tom Donaldson – Small Business Development Center at LCC; Mike Bills, MB Strategies, LLC; and, Clinton County Commissioner Adam Stacey. Mr. Donaldson has participated in this event since the beginning.

“Participating in the YEC provides students a better understanding of the road entrepreneurs and small business owner’s travel when they start and then grow their business,” stated Dru L. Mitchell, CCEA President & CEO. “We think it is important to nurture and develop an interest in starting a business for high school students so they understand it is one of the many career paths open to them.”

CCEA is extremely grateful to the continued support of Lansing Community College and Clinton County RESA for this valuable program, introducing young people to the idea of owning their own business.

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A Community Celebration set for May 16

The Wilson Collective is presenting its final Open Mic Night of the season with a “Community Celebration of America,” beginning at 7 p.m. on May 16 at the Wilson Center Auditorium in St. Johns.

The program celebrates our veterans through various readings by youth and adults; reflections by those attending; and a Patriotic Sing-a-long. All area veterans are invited to attend along with the public.

The Wilson Center Auditorium is located at 101 W. Cass St., St. Johns, just south of the Clinton County Courthouse.

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Clinton County Economic Alliance names 2016 Officers

The Clinton County Economic Alliance (CCEA) is pleased to announce the 2016 officers elected by the Board of Directors. Serving on the Executive Committee through December 31, 2016 are:

· Tonia Olson, Chairman of the Board. Ms. Olson is director of governmental and community relations with Granger;

· Chris Thelen, Vice Chairman. Mr. Thelen is the Consumer Energy public affairs area manager;

· Charles “Rusti” Owens was re-elected to the position of CCEA Treasurer. Mr. Owens is the business unit leader with C2AE.

President and CEO Dru L. Mitchell will continue as Secretary to the Board.

“CCEA would like to thank outgoing Board Chairman Chris Thelen of Consumers Energy and Immediate Past Chairman Rick Galardi, DeWitt Charter Township Supervisor, for their dedicated service to the organization and participation on the 2015 Executive Committee,” said CCEA Chairman Olson.

Additional members of the 2016 Board are: Allen Blower-Clark Construction Co., Ed Bruun-Sparrow Clinton Hospital, Dan Coss-City of DeWitt, Bruce DeLong- Clinton County Board of Commissioners, Evemarie Eyde-Eyde Co., Bruce Fandel-MAHLE Engine Components USA, Inc., Rick Galardi, DeWitt Charter Township, Colt Johnson-Michigan Milk Producers Assoc., Camie Kesler-Northway Center, LLC, Dennis LaForest-City of St. Johns, Shawn Middleton-Spicer Group, Inc., Wayne Petroelje, Ph.D.-Clinton County Regional Education Services Association, Autumn Redman-Mercantile Bank, Greg Ware-Fifth Third Bank, and Dan Wietecha-Bath Charter Township.

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!

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

Clinton Northern Railway Museum to open for season – May 1

Beginning on Sunday, May 1 historic rail cars will again be open for touring, model trains will be traveling through the Four Seasons display, and the St. Johns Depot will offer activities and information related to railroads for all ages. The depot will be open that day from 1:00 – 3:00 PM, 107 E. Railroad Avenue in St. Johns.

To celebrate the season’s opening, all visitors on May 1 will be given a free railroad-themed tote bag.

The museum is a branch of the Clinton County Arts Council which receives funding for a portion of its operating costs through a competitive grant from Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs and the National Endowment for the Arts.

The museum will be open every Sunday, 1 – 3 PM, May through October.

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Shop Sparrow Clinton for Mothers Day

Spring has sprung and Mothers Day is May 8th.

The gift shop at Sparrow Clinton Hospital is overflowing with wonderful gifts for that special mother in your life – teas, soy candles, mugs, jewelry, and of course beautiful purses.

Visit them, and they will help you find something special.

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Michigan Lighthouses at Gallery event – May 4

Lighthouses hold undisclosed tales that fascinate our fancy, captivate our curiosity then leave us bemused with a vague imagination of what might have been.

Our state has its share of lighthouses, both active and idle, awaiting our visit during a virtual flight around the Great Lakes shoreline as offered during a special event at the Gallery of Clinton County Arts Council (CCAC), Wednesday May 4 beginning at 7 p.m.

John Wagner, photographer, pilot and former St. Johns resident, has spent many years taking aerial photographs of every lighthouse in Michigan. He will speak and present photos, accompanied by the second printing of a coffee-table book he published, Michigan Lighthouses, an Aerial Photographic Perspective. Wagner, obviously, will talk about lighthouses, but also about flying, photography and the book that was born from a blending of flight and photography.

In conjunction with Wagner’s presentation, an exhibit of photographs by members of the St. Johns Camera Club will be featured at the Gallery throughout the month of May in recognition of National Photography Month.

CCAC is grateful to receive a portion of its funding from the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs and the National Endowment for the Arts through a competitive grant. Additional support is received from membership and private donations.

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The Heart of the Trail 5k Run/Walk – Saturday, May 7th

The Downtown Development Association and St. Johns Principal Shopping District will sponsor their 2nd annual 5k run/walk. Also included is a 1mile run walk for the kids.

This event will take place near the Depot in the heart of the The Fred Meijer Clinton Ionia Shiawassee Trail on Saturday May 7th starting at 10 am.

The purpose of this run/walk is to get the community out and involved. Organizers also want to show off the new Rails to Trails, the Train Depot, our beautiful downtown and all of the local businesses. In the process they hope to give back to our community.

their hope is to raise enough money to pay back the cost and pick a community non-profit organization to give back to. But they need the community’s help in doing so. Have you ever wanted to give back or help your community? Now is the time.

Custom designed T-shirts will be guaranteed to pre-registrants and post registrants while supplies last. Other features of the run include Chip Timing Technology by Michigan Running Foundation, multiple water stops, food provided at the end of race to all racers.

Course: Run/Walk through the streets of downtown then through some different neighborhoods and down the new scenic Rails to Trails. Certified course maps provided by Spicers Group.

5k Run/Walk with T-Shirt 10:00 a.m. $20 Price increases May 1, 2016 at 11:59 p.m.
5k Run Walk without T-Shirt 10:00 a.m. $15 Price increases May 1, 2016 at 11:59 p.m.
Kids 1 Mile Ages 2-14 11:00 a.m. $10 Price increases May 1, 2016 at 11:59 p.m.

For more information visit https://runsignup.com/Race/MI/SaintJohns/HeartoftheTrail5k

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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.

SJHS to participate in Science – April 30

by Maralyn Fink

I spoke to Mr. Rich Lund about the State Tournament for Science Olympiad to be held on April 30th. This will take place on the campus of MSU and will be held all over the campus. This is an all day event running from 8:00 a.m. until well into the afternoon, eniding with the awards ceremony around 6 p.m.

Michigan State University has hosted the Michigan Science Olympiad State Tournament for 25 consecutive years and will celebrate the 34th Michigan State Tournament this year. 96 high school and middle school teams will compete for scientific achievement and the right to pass on to the National Tournament at the University of Wisconsin-Stout.

We wish the St. Johns High School team success because we know that they can do it! I will have a follow-up after the event to let you know just how well they did.

http://scienceolympiad.msu.edu/

maralyn@sjindy.com

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Fowler High School Partnering with Sparrow Health System

On Friday, April 22 the American Heart Association will join Sparrow Health System and Fowler Public Schools for a “surprise” CPR drill with the freshmen health class. CPR drills such as this may become commonplace in Michigan schools when Michigan’s CPR in Schools bills pass. The CPR in Schools legislation, SB 647 and HB 5160, will ensure that all Michigan students learn the life-saving skill of CPR before graduation.

Julie Armbrustmacher, a Fowler mother whose son Dane saved his 3-year-old brother by performing CPR which he had learned in his Fowler High School health class last year, will also be present at the event.

The CPR drill will simulate a situation in which someone has a cardiac arrest. The drill will begin a few minutes after 1:14 p.m., when the class period begins.

The students did a two-day training in March, and a team of four students have been designated to call 9-1-1, do CPR on a mannequin and get the school’s automated external defibrillator (AED). The school will have a radio so that students can hear how their 9-1-1 call sounds to an emergency dispatcher. The local fire department will arrive within several minutes, and the students have been instructed to assist EMTs with small tasks if they’re asked.

Nearly 357,000 people have cardiac arrest outside of a hospital every year, and only 8 percent survive. CPR can nearly triple survival rates for cardiac arrest by providing assistance until the EMTs arrive.

If all Michigan high school students learn basic CPR prior to graduation, Michigan will gain 100,000 more CPR-trained lifesavers each year. Twenty-nine states across the country have already passed laws to ensure that every high school student is CPR-trained before graduation.

The legislation is supported by the American Heart Association, Michigan Association of Ambulance Services, Michigan College of Emergency Physicians, Michigan Emergency Nurses Association, Michigan Fraternal Order of Police, Michigan State Medical Society and more. Learn more at heart.org/CPRmi.

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LAFCU extends deadline for college scholarship – April 29

LAFCU has extended the deadline for one of its college scholarship programs to Friday, April 29. The 2016 “Write to Educate Essay Contest” awards two $2,500 college scholarships to high school seniors and allows them to each select a local charity to receive a $500 donation from LAFCU.

Applications are available online at www.LAFCU.com/LAFCUMyWay.

One scholarship is for a student who will attend Baker College of Owosso; the other is for a student who will attend Lansing Community College.

“We are again looking forward to helping make the financial entry into college easier for two students and to make a meaningful contribution to their charities of choice; two things that support our mission of ‘people helping people,'” said Kelli A. Ellsworth Etchison, LAFCU senior vice president of marketing.

Winners will be chosen based on responses to a one-page essay about an improvement the applicant could implement at their high school before they graduate that would also benefit the community.

Eligible applicants attend high school in the LAFCU service territory, which includes the counties of Barry, Calhoun, Clinton, Eaton, Gratiot, Ingham, Ionia, Jackson, Livingston, Montcalm and Shiawassee. They do not need to be members of LAFCU to apply.

Entries may be uploaded via www.LAFCUMyWay.com or mailed to LAFCU, P.O. Box 26188, Lansing, Michigan, 48909-6188. For more information, visit www.LAFCU.com/LAFCUMyWay.

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Lansing Street closure

Please be aware that north Lansing Street, between Higham Street and Lewis Street, Is currently under construction and will be through approximately June 30, 2016.

The area is open to residents that live on this street, but there is a detour in place for all other traffic.

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Briggs Library News

Simple Storytime – Children ages 2-4 (with a participating grownup) are invited to celebrate Spring during our next Simple Storytime! We will meet from 10:30 – 11:00 a.m., Wednesdays, May 11-June 1, to hear stories, sing songs, and make some Springtime crafts! Registration is required.

Fundraiser – Briggs Library is hosting the Eleventh Annual Authors Night at the Emerald Golf Course Tuesday, May 17 7:00 – 9:00p.m. Kathleen Flinn is the New York Times best-selling author of several books, including the 2015 Michigan Notable Book, “Burnt Toast Makes You Sing Good,” a multi-generational memoir-with-recipes about her culinary heritage growing up in Michigan. Ms. Flinn will be speaking at this event supporting the work of the Briggs Library. Funds raised will be used to purchase the After School Edge – a computer featuring over 65 educational software programs.

The event includes heavy hors d’oeuvres and beverages will be served. The $50 per guest can be paid in person at Briggs Library or online at www.briggspubliclibrary.org. Special thanks to our event sponsors: Allaby & Brewbaker, Butler Financial Group, and Abraham & Gaffney, P.C.

Rae Johnson’s Children’s Garden Wake-Up! – Kids will enjoy planting seeds and waking up the garden! Children going into 2nd – 6th grades are invited to participate as part of our gardening team called the “Briggs Garden Buddies.” Learn what the “Buddies” are all about plus parents can meet with staff to answer any questions regarding future sessions over the summer. Mark your calendar for Wednesday, May 25th, 6:30-7:30 pm @ the library. Registration is required and begins Wednesday, May 4th.

Summer Reading Story-times – Thursday, May12th will the date for registering for all of the following story-times: Lapsit (ages12-24 months) – Friday mornings, 10:30-11am, June 10 – July 15 *No July 1 session. Toddler (ages 2-3) – Wednesday mornings, 10:30-11am, June 8 – July 13. Prime Time (ages 3-5) – Tuesday nights, 7-7:30pm, June 7 – July 12. Pre-Reader (ages 4-6) – Thursday mornings, 10:30-11am, June 16 – July 21.

Adult Documentary Series – Explore our world with documentary features on the first and third Wednesday of each month starting at 7:30p.m. On June 1 we will show “When We Were Kings,” the Academy Award-winning documentary about the “Rumble in the Jungle” – the 1974 fight between boxers Muhammed Ali and George Forman.

On June 15 we will show “Batkid Begins,” the incredible and touching true story of Miles Scott, a five-year-old cancer patient whose wish to be Batman’s sidekick for a day became one of the Make-A-Wish Foundation’s most memorable moments. “Batkid Begins” looks at the ‘why’ of this phenomenon. Registration is required for both shows and opens Wednesday, May 11.

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: “Readers of Broken Wheel Recommend” by K. Bivald, “Domestic Secrets” by Rosalind Noonan, “Far From True” by L. Barclay, “The Charm Bracelet” by Viola Shipman. Nonfiction: “The Sharper Your Knife, the Less You Cry” by K. Flinn, “Happy Home Outside: Everyday Magic for Outdoor Life: by C. Gueniau, “Dinner A.S.A.P.; 150 Recipes Made As Simple As Possible” by Cooking Light, “Downsizing the Family Home: What to Save, What to Let Go” by M. Jameson. Miss Marie’s Juvenile Picks: “What Does It Mean To Be Kind?” by R. DiOrio (picture book).

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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

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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.

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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, April 26 and at

– Beacon of Hope at First Baptist Church, 512 S. US 27, St. Johns, from 5:30 p.m to 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 26.

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

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Individual softball sign up deadline – April 24

Don’t have a team, but want to sign up as a individual for one of our adult sport leagues?

Go to http://goo.gl/forms/FTpedjxoae to sign up.

The deadline to sign up for Wednesday Night Men’s and Thursday Night Coed slow pitch softball is April 24, 2016.

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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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Spring Clean-Up scheduled – May 7

Please do not place items out at the curb earlier then Saturday, April 30, 2016.

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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 p.m.