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Feast on November 26<\/strong> – You are invited<\/p>\n

Again for the 6th year a group of area churches with major support from community members, businesses, and service organizations is hosting the Community Thanksgiving Dinner at noon and at 1:30 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day in downtown St. Johns in the dining area at the First Congregational Church, across from the courthouse. <\/p>\n

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Make reservations for yourself, friends or family group by phone (989-224-2636), text message (2316339471), email
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The familiar feast includes free-range turkey, homemade apple pie, local squash and all the other Thanksgiving favorites. Feasting with others does more than fill you up. It satisfies the need for sharing with others. <\/p>\n

Come one, come all. The organizers hope to boost reach their full capacity of 180 to 200 people this year. You can help by using Word-of-Mouth and extending the invitation to friends, family members and people at work.<\/p>\n

Free Will Offering<\/p>\n

Thanks to First Congregational Church; First United Methodist Church; St. Joseph Catholic Church; Batterbee Cakes; Big Boy; DeWitt Meijers; Gordon Foods; Kiwanis Club; Kroger; Phillips Orchards; Rotary Club; Sparrow Clinton Hospital physicians and staff; St. Johns High School National Honors Society and Good Wins Club; Wal-Mart.<\/p>\n

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Community Thanksgiving Worship Service<\/strong> – Tuesday, November 24<\/p>\n

Pastor Kathy Leydorf-Keck of Lowe and Maple Rapids UMC, and Pastor Ellen Zeinert of St. Johns First UMC are providing a Community Thanksgiving Worship Service on Tuesday, November 24th at 7:30 pm. <\/p>\n

Lowe United Methodist Church will be hosting the event. They are located at 5485 W. Lowe Rd. <\/p>\n

The St. Johns Community Band will be performing. <\/p>\n

Anyone is welcome to attend. Financial donations or canned items will be given to the Basic Needs Center and the Food Pantry at the New Haven Church of the Brethren in Middleton.<\/p>\n

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Win Cash For Christmas<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Clinton County Chamber of Commerce and the St Johns Downtown Principal Shopping District are going to be awarding one lucky winner a cash prize at the St. Johns Santa Parade. Until December 2 they will be selling raffle tickets in the amount of $5 for your chance to win \u00bd of the money collected.<\/p>\n

Tickets are on sale at the Chamber of Commerce (1013 S US 27), the downtown PSD office (in the courthouse) and at several other businesses in St. Johns. The drawing will take place on Friday, Dec 4 after the St. Johns Santa Parade (approximately 6:15 p.m.) by the community Christmas Tree, located in the Depot lawn at the corner of Clinton Avenue and Railroad Street. <\/p>\n

If you have any questions about the raffle, contact the Chamber at 989-224-7248 or the downtown offices at 989-227-1717. <\/p>\n

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Briggs Library News<\/strong><\/p>\n

Holiday Programs<\/strong>: It’s that time of year! Mark your calendars! Holiday Programs will be Thursday, December 3, 6-8p.m., Friday, December 4, 6-8p.m. and Saturday, December 5, 10:30 to Noon. There will be musical entertainment, North Pole games, holiday crafts and yummy refreshments. Santa will share tales from up north and visit with each child. No registration is required for these FREE programs. You won’t want to miss the fun! <\/p>\n

Tween<\/strong>: The ‘Tween holiday program will be held Tuesday, December 8 from 7:00 – 8:00p.m. ‘Tweens ages 10-12 are invited to join the fun as we celebrate the season with a story, game, craft and snack! Registration is required and begins on Tuesday, November. 17.<\/p>\n

Family Game Night<\/strong>: On Thursday evening, December 10, the Library will be hosting its annual Family Game Night! During this evening of fun for the entire family, we will have a selection of new and classic board games, party games, card games, and more available. This special event will take place from 6:00 – 7:30p.m., with registration beginning on Wednesday, November 18. There will be light snacks and refreshments available. All ages are welcome, though most games are designed for ages 3 and up.<\/p>\n

Holiday Cartoon Program<\/strong>: “Kids, Cartoons, and Crafts” is the Library’s new holiday movie program that will feature a short cartoon, a craft, a game, and a snack. Independent children ages 4-8 are invited to celebrate the Christmas season on Thursday, December 17 from 6:30-7:30p.m. as we watch Mickey’s Christmas Carol. Registration for this free program is required and opens, Monday, November 23.<\/p>\n

Pre-Reader<\/strong>: “Reading Through the Alphabet” is the story-time theme for children ages 4-6 years old (independent listeners). This 6 week session is on Thursday evenings, 6:30-7pm, Jan. 14-Feb. 18. Story-times include stories, games, music, movement and crafts. Registration is required and begins on Thursday, December 17.<\/p>\n

Bookaholics<\/strong>: The last meeting of the Bookaholics for the year will be Thursday, November 19 at 12:00p.m. at the Library or at 7:30p.m. at Bruno’s Bar, when we will discuss “The Underground Girls of Kabul” by Jenny Nordberg. This gripping nonfiction account of young girls being raised as boys and presented as such to the outside world is a powerful account of those secretly living on the other side of a deeply segregated society. Copies of the book are now available. The club will resume its regularly scheduled meetings after the holidays.<\/p>\n

Mitten Tree<\/strong>: The library’s annual mitten drive will run until Saturday, December 12. Mittens & gloves must be new (home-made or store bought.) The collection is for all ages, adult or child. Items collected will be donated to charitable organizations. The greatest need is for mittens and gloves.<\/p>\n

Library Closures: The Library will close at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday November 25 and be closed November 26, 27 and 28 for the Thanksgiving Day Holiday. The drop box on the Library porch will be available for returns throughout these closures.<\/p>\n

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Contact Information:<\/p>\n

Library Director: Sara Morrison
\nPhone: 989-224-4702 * Fax: 989-224-1205
\nE-mail: smorrison@briggspubliclibrary.org<\/a>
\nStreet address: 108 E Railroad * Saint Johns, MI 48879<\/p>\n

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Free car seat installation November 17<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sparrow Clinton Hospital provides on-site car seat fitting stations in cooperation with Safe Kids – Clinton County.<\/p>\n

This program offers free car\/booster seats and replacement of damaged or recalled car seats for low income families. Recipients must be residents of Clinton County. For other recipients, a donation of $30 per seat is encouraged.<\/p>\n

Car seat fittings at Sparrow Clinton Hospital are by appointment only. The car seat fitting station is held quarterly from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The last fitting date in 2015 is Tuesday, November 17.<\/p>\n

Children or infants using the seats must be present during the installation to ensure a proper fit. Seats must be installed in the vehicle in which the children will regularly travel. Plan to spend at least 30 minutes per seat installation.<\/p>\n

To schedule an appointment for the November 17 fitting station, call Jackie at 989.227.3334.<\/p>\n

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Tuesday Night Women’s Volleyball League seeking new teams<\/strong><\/p>\n

Looking for something to do as the snow starts falling and the evenings get shorter? Why not join the Tuesday Night Women’s Volleyball League to keep you warm and active? <\/p>\n

The league plays Tuesday nights starting on January 5th at the Middle School. The City of St. Johns Recreation Department is accepting registrations and team fees for this league until Friday, December 4, 2015. A managers meeting will take place on December 15, at 6:30 p.m. The cost is $155.00 per team plus additional player and capital improvement fees. Subs are able to be added for a reduced rate to play in 5 or less matches (special rules apply for subs). <\/p>\n

Registration packets for the 2016 City of St. Johns Tuesday Night Women’s Volleyball League are available and can be picked up between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday at the City Offices. If you have any questions about winter activities or any other recreation programs please call the Recreation Department at 224-8944 ext. 228 or e-mail rfaivor@ci.saint-johns.mi.us<\/a>. <\/p>\n

Team registration forms, rosters and waivers are available on the website http:\/\/cityofstjohnsmi.com\/Departments\/ParksandRecreation\/AdultLeagues.aspx<\/a>. Like us on Facebook.<\/p>\n

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Free estate planning seminars<\/strong> – make reservation by November 23<\/p>\n

The Sparrow Clinton Hospital Foundation, in conjunction with Greenstone Farm Credit Services, hosts two 3.5-hour seminars to help farmers and family business owners create a succession and estate plan. These free seminars focus on the basics of estate planning, family dynamics, and business succession. Refreshments will be provided. <\/p>\n

The first session is set for Thursday, December 3, at 12:45 p.m. in Agro-Culture Liquid Fertilizers, 3055 W M21 in St. Johns. The second seminar takes place Tuesday, December 8, at 5:45 p.m. in Greenstones Corporate Offices, 3515 West Road in East Lansing. <\/p>\n

Both sessions feature a team of farm and business succession planning professionals who will discuss the pros and cons of various entity choices available as well as dealing with competing family interests and avoiding problems later. Other topics include gifting, establishing the correct type of trust, dealing with the possibility of disability and or long term care, and financing retirement.<\/p>\n

Attendees will learn the process of transition of business\/farm ownership and management. They will review best practices in family communications, and develop next steps in building business succession plans. A 98-page workbook entitled Planning the Future of Your Farm will be provided. <\/p>\n

Presenting professionals include Cooley Law Professor Gary Bauer and Attorney Douglas Chalgian. Professor Bauer teaches Elder Law, Wills, Trusts, and Estates and established the Sixty Plus Estate Plannning Clinic. Chalgian is recognized as one of the leading Elder Law attorneys in Michigan. <\/p>\n

Seating is limited. Please reserve your seats by November 23. To R.S.V.P. or ask questions, contact SCH Foundation Director Pete Shannon at 989.227.3396 or Peter.Shannon@sparrow.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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