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Mint Country Garden Club Meeting<\/strong><\/p>\n

The monthly meeting of Mint Country Garden Club will be held Thursday, March 1, at 7:15 pm. <\/p>\n

Ed Carpenter will be giving a presentation on Peacock Road Family Farms. <\/p>\n

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<\/a> or call 517-599-6307.<\/p>\n

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Free Poetry Workshops<\/strong><\/p>\n

Lansing Poet Laurete, Dennis Hinrichsen, is offering a free poetry workshop.<\/p>\n

This is a two session workshop; each session is 2 hours long. This workshop will meet on Saturdays, March 10 and 24 from 12 p.m.-2 p.m. at Deb’s Sereni-TEA Lounge, 1045 S US 27. <\/p>\n

The workshop is for beginning writers, high school age and above. They will go through the drafting, writing, revising, and presenting process.<\/p>\n

Dennis Hinrichsen has written seven poetry books. He received his Masters of Fine Arts in Poetry from University of Iowa. He has also taught for 25 yrs at LCC. Please call 989\/493-5824 to reserve your seat.<\/p>\n

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St. Johns Big Boy Supporting Kids<\/strong><\/p>\n

On Wednesday, March 28th St. Johns Big Boy will donate 15% of all sales from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. to The Voice for Clinton County’s Children. This fun evening will kick-off The Voice for Clinton County’s Children’s 5th Annual Superhero 5K Run, Walk, or Fly! which will be on Saturday, April 28th. <\/p>\n

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\nKatie Eccleton presented Kelly Schafer, Executive Director of Clinton County CASA, a check from the Exchange Club 707\u2019s youth Services committee for $100 to help kick off the event.<\/em><\/p>\n

Proceeds from these events support services provided to Clinton County’s abused and neglected children. More information is available at VoiceForClintonCountyChildren.org<\/a> or by calling 989-640-5681. Don’t forget your Superhero cape!<\/p>\n

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Michigan Technological University Fall Dean’s List<\/strong><\/p>\n

Michigan Technological University, in Houghton, Michigan, has released the Dean’s List for the 2017 fall semester. More than 1,800 students were named to the Dean’s List this past fall. To be included, students must achieve a grade point average of 3.5 or higher.<\/p>\n

Saint Johns, MI<\/em>: Jacob Suidgeest*, Saint Johns High School, Computer Science, Lisa Suidgeest and Ted Suidgeest. [Asterisks indicate those earning straight-A averages of 4.0.]<\/p>\n

DeWitt, MI<\/em>: Jared Dietzel, Dewitt High School, Mechanical Engineering, Laurie Dietzel<\/p>\n

Elsie, MI<\/em>: Cameron Alvarez, Ashley High School, Software Engineering, John Alvarez<\/p>\n

Westphalia, MI<\/em>: Matthew Fox, Pewamo Westphalia High School, Civil Engineering, Dennis Fox
\nDerrick Smith, Pewamo Westphalia High School, Computer Science, Lori Smith and Brian Smith
\nJared Smith*, Pewamo Westphalia High School, Computer Engineering, Lori Smith<\/p>\n

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Grand Valley State University Dean\u2019s List<\/strong><\/p>\n

Grand Valley State University announces the names of students who were placed on the dean\u2019s list for the Fall 2017 semester concluding in December. The list includes those students who have maintained a 3.5 grade point average and been enrolled in a minimum of 12 credits. The honor is noted on the students\u2019 official records.<\/p>\n

Saint Johns<\/em>: Mary Ballor; Madison Berridge; Mary Dieterly; Makaila Fike; Michael Gudbrandson; Dylan Kernohan; Olivia Kosnik; Riley McCann; Rebecca Sabin; Matthew Soros; Megan Soros; Lauren Suidgeest; Stephanie Whitford; Abigail Williams<\/p>\n

Bath<\/em>: Samantha Behl; Gabrielle Labioda; Shannon Wendling<\/p>\n

DeWitt<\/em>: Mallory Armbrustmacher; Avery Armstrong; Matthew Boynton; Lear Brougher; Jonathon Butler; Julia Carlson; Megan Chant; Hailey Ciesluk; Madison Cook; Meghan Cook; Mason Cordes; Joshua Getter; Hailey Grim; Dayton Hammon; Dawson Heath; Brendan Kahl; Audra Kimble; Brooke Kramer; Ryan Madar; Kaleigh McCrackin; Nicholas Neros; Marisa Pratt; Megan Scott; Kristen Strojny; Michael Szeman; Madison Tiemann<\/p>\n

Elsie<\/em>: Brandon Meisel<\/p>\n

Fowler<\/em>: Katherine Cole; Olivia Groves; Claire Schafer<\/p>\n

Ovid<\/em>: Gabrielle Dorn<\/p>\n

Pewamo<\/em>: Cassandra Esch; Evan Fedewa; Savannah Klein; Tiffany Martin<\/p>\n

Westphalia<\/em>: Hannah Bengel; Olivia Nurenberg; Alyssa Platte; Chase Platte; Kayla Spitzley; Lauren Spitzley<\/p>\n

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

March is Reading Month<\/em> \u2013 Pets!Pets! Pets!\u2013 We are offering four Free programs for the month of March. Potter Park Zoo \u201cRead with the Animals\u201d is a family program, all age children must be accompanied by an adult. Zoo Staff will be bringing animals and sharing a \u201ctale\u201d to match the animal. This program is on Tuesday, March 6, 6:30 \u2013 7:30 pm. Next is \u201cCat vs. Dog\u201d for ages 3 and 4 years old (independent listeners) on Tuesday, March 13, 6:30-7:30pm. \u201cWhat Pet Should I Get\u201d is on Tuesday, March 20, 6:30-7:30 pm and will be for 5 and 6 year olds. \u201cPaw, Claws, Feathers & Fins\u201d for ages 7 thru 9 is on Tuesday, March 27, 6:30-7:30 pm. Related stories, music, craft and snacks will be provided for programs March 13 thru March 27. Registration for all 4 programs is required and open at this time.<\/p>\n

\u201cSpring\u201d into Toddler Storytime<\/em> \u2013 Children ages 2-3 (with a participating adult) are invited to choose between Thursday mornings, 10:30-11 am or Thursday evenings, 6:30-7 pm, March 22 thru April 26. We will celebrate \u201cspring\u201d weather, animals, bugs, flowers and more with stories, music, movement, crafts and a game or two. Registration is required.<\/p>\n

Easter Egg Fun<\/em> \u2013 Get your \u201cbunny on\u201d and register for this \u201choppin\u201d good program. We invite children ages 2- 5 (with an adult) to register for this \u201cmost egg-celent\u201d program on Saturday, March 24, 10:30-11:30. There will be \u201cbunny tales\u201d, a spring craft, a tasty snack and an Easter Egg Hunt in the library for children registered for the program. Registration is required and opens on Saturday, February 24.<\/p>\n

Mystery Dinner Library Event<\/em> \u2013 The library is inviting the community to join us for a special evening of dinner, drinks, and entertainment on Saturday, March 24, when we will be hosting a 1920s-themed mystery dinner event! Doors will open for the evening at 6:00p.m, dinner will be served at 6:30 and entertainment starts at 7:00pm. Tickets cost $50 per person, and may be purchased at the Library.<\/p>\n

Chef\u2019s Surprise<\/em> – During this session of chef\u2019s surprise, children ages 7-10 will have the opportunity to learn how to use a blender and prepare pie crust while making fruit smoothies and homemade hand pies. We are inviting children to our spring break fruity fun on Wednesday, April 4 from 10:30- 12:30. Registration is required and will begin on Wednesday, March 7. <\/p>\n

Spring Program<\/em> – \u201cEgg-stra, Egg-stra read all about it\u201d Ages 4-6 (independent listeners) are invited to join us on Monday, April 9 from 6:30-7:30 for a night of \u201cegg-citing\u201d stories, \u201cegg-tastic\u201d games\/music\/movement, and an \u201cegg-cellent\u201d snack. Registration is required and will begin on Monday, March 12. <\/p>\n

LEGO Block Party <\/em>– There will be plenty of LEGO building fun and games on Monday, April 16 from 6:30-7:30 at this family friendly event. This program is open to all whom wish to attend and it will be held at Lowe United Methodist Church, 5484 W Lowe Rd, St. Johns. Registration for this event is appreciated and will begin on Monday, March 19.
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\nSpring Break Activities<\/em> \u2013 Make It & Take It Crafts \/ LEGO TIME \u2013 The Library is offering a Make-It & Take-It Crafts time on Tuesday, April 3. Craft materials will be on tables in the youth area for all to create their own masterpieces. LEGO Block building is offered on Wednesday, April 4. LEGO blocks will be put out in the youth area and meeting room for all to enjoy. Both passive programs will be available from 10:00 \u2013 11:30am & 2:30 \u2013 4:00pm. Registration is not required. Young children must be accompanied by an adult.<\/p>\n

Tales to Tails<\/em> \u2013 15 minute sessions for children ages 6-12 to practice reading aloud to Ruger, a certified therapy dog. Sessions occur on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month from 6:30-7:15. Registration is required and is currently open.<\/p>\n

Seed Library<\/em> – The seed library is back again for another year of garden planning. Are you starting to plan your garden for the summer and want to try something new? Our seed library gives patrons the opportunity to sample seeds for free. Patrons can check-out the seeds with their library card, plant the seeds at home, let them go to seed, and then return some of the next generation seeds for others to borrow the following year. Please visit the library for more information about seed varieties that we will be offered. We are also accepting donations of seeds that patrons have previously saved and would like to share with others in the community. <\/p>\n

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Contact Information:<\/p>\n

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

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Leonard schedules office hours<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tom Leonard, R-DeWitt, will host office hours to meet with local residents and discuss their concerns about state government. Speaker Leonard represents Michigan\u2019s 93rd District.<\/p>\n

A coffee hour will take place on Friday, March 9, 8:00 a.m. \u2013 9:30 a.m. at Big Boy, 1408 Old U.S. 27, St. Johns, MI 48879.<\/p>\n

Local residents are encouraged to bring comments, questions and concerns about local government and anything else happening in the local community. Residents with questions about the coffee hours, or those who cannot make it, can contact Speaker Leonard\u2019s office at 517-373-1778 or by emailing TomLeonard@house.mi.gov<\/a>. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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Library Services Survey<\/em> – The library is seeking community input regarding the services we currently offer, and any new or additional services that could be offered in the future. Please take a few moments to complete this survey.\u00a0Print copies are available at the Library desk or complete the survey online at www.briggsdistrictlibrary.org<\/a> . Whether you currently use the library or not, we welcome your thoughts and opinions.<\/p>\n