St. Johns to host world premiere of anime film’s teaser trailer June 24
On June 24, in the Rotary Pavilion downtown, from 7:30pm to 9pm, Sam Coffman and his associates will host a media-filled presentation about their animated feature film A Million Horizons! A Q&A will follow, and there will be production media giveaways.
The presentation will include the world premiere of their animated teaser trailer that has never been shown publicly. Coffman says, “I’ve resisted revealing our teaser’s spoilers but have decided that my hometown can handle what we recently made in Tokyo with Toneplus Animation Studios.”
The project is now 27% funded on Kickstarter. You can see from their Kickstarter page that, as Coffman puts it, their “ducks are not only in a row – they’re now quacking in unison. When a community supports the arts, beautiful things happen!”
Museum features Our Town: The Way We Were
The Clinton County Historical Museum Paine-Gillam-Scott House is proud to announce their 2023 season: Our Town: The Way We Were.
Volunteers have been busy creating an exhibit that will engage every visitor as we explore the history of St Johns from 1860 to 1999.
Tons of artifacts; photographs and print from books and newspapers will give our visitors a glimpse of what life in St Johns was like during those 140 years or so.
The Museum will open on Wednesday, May17th from 2:00 PM until 5:00 PM. The 2023 hours will be Wednesdays from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM and Sundays from 1:00 to 4:00 PM. The address is 106 Maple in St. St Johns and the phone number is 989-224-2894
You will be amazed by the history they have to share.
Help our pollinators
National Pollinator is this week June 19-25. There are many things we can do to help our pollinators.
Things You Can Do for Pollinators
1. Plant For Pollinators
Habitat opportunities abound on every landscape – from window boxes to acres of farms to corporate campuses to utility and roadside corridors – every site can be habitat. Utilize plants native to your area (or at the least, non-invasive for your area).
Utilize the Ecoregional Planting Guides and the Garden Recipe Cards to create or enhance your pollinator garden. Decide among the plant material options – seeds, plugs, plants or a combination.
Know your soil type and select appropriate plant material.
Plant in clusters to create a “target’ for pollinators to find.
Plant for continuous bloom throughout the growing season from spring to fall.
Select a site that is removed from wind, has at least partial sun, and can provide water.
Allow material from dead branches and logs remain as nesting sites; reduce mulch to allow patches of bare ground for ground-nesting bees to utilize; consider installing wood nesting blocks for wood-nesting natives.
2. Reduce Or Eliminate The Impact Of Pesticides.
Check out the Pesticides Learning Center on the Pollinator Partnership website to learn more about the interactions between pollinators and pesticides!
Where possible, avoid pest problems in the first place by burying infested plant residues, removing pest habitat, and planting native plants that encourage natural enemies of pests.
Practice Integrated Pest Management (IPM).
If you are a farmer or pesticide applicator, check out our Pesticide Education Module.
If you must use pesticides, read and follow ALL label directions carefully.
20th Anniversary St. Johns Concert in the Park Series Schedule
June 28 – LCB Big Band (Lansing Concert Band)
July 5 – Miranda & The M80s (80s)
July 12 – Toppermost (Beatles Tribute)
July 19 – Jeff & Friends (Variety, Outstanding Vocal Performances)
July 26 – Dave Bennett Quartet (Jazz & More)
August 2 – C.A.R.MA (Grammy Award World Music & American Roots)
August 9 – Detroit Metro Society (Motown)
August 16 – Full Cord (Bluegrass)
August 23 – Karl Holmes Band (Nashville Recording Artist)
August 30 – Matt King (Elvis Tribute)
Open House for retiring pastor coming up June 29
All are invited to Kathy Leydorf-Keck’s Retirement Party on Thursday, June 29, 2023 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Lowe Methodist Church Social Hall located at 5485 Lowe Road, St. Johns.
Local student named to Dean’s List
Elizabeth Remer of Bath, MI has been named to the Dean’s List for the spring 2023 semester at Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Remer is pursuing a Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies.
Find out more about Marquette at marquette.edu.
Help keep recycling Drop Off clean
If you are a user of a recycling drop off center, it’s important that you do your part to keep the recyclables clean, and well sorted for the next step of the recycling process. When there is too much contamination in a drop off bin, that load can be considered trash, and end up in the landfill. Here are some important reminders:
1. Always remember to break down boxes. Breaking down boxes will ensure that they are empty and make more room in the bins.
2. Never place plastic wrap/bags in recycling. You can bring plastic shopping bags to most retail stores just look for the recycling bins in front of the store.
3. Keep Materials loose. This means to never put materials inside materials, or bag/box materials.
4. Keep materials clean. Do a nice rinse to any pasta sauce jars, or anything that could leave food residue on any other materials.
5. When in doubt, throw it out or call our office!
Use the waste wizard to find out where you can bring your materials. If you have any questions, feel free to email recycle@clinton-county.org or call the office at 989-224-5186.