Briggs District Library silent auction closes November 11
In November the Briggs District Library is hosting an online silent auction to raise funds for their up-coming facility renovation project. Many items are being donated by local businesses and organizations, making this the perfect opportunity to acquire unique holiday gifts while supporting the library.
All auction items will be available for viewing online and at the library starting Monday, October 30. Bidding began Saturday, November 4 and will close at noon on Saturday, November 11.
To view or place a bid on auction items, visit http://bidpal.net/briggslibraryfundraiser. Library staff will also be available to accept bids for those wishing to place their bid in person.
A reception for auction winners and those who donated items will be held at the library from 4:30-6:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 11.
For more information on the library’s renovation project, visit briggsdistrictlibrary.org.
Singers On The Grand coming to the Middle School November 11
Imagine if you went to a music show and BAM! these fabulous ladies walked out an knocked your socks off.
Well, you can have that happen at the Singers On The Grand and the Grand Band performance on Saturday, November 11 at the at the St. Johns Middle School Auditorium, 900 W. Townsend Rd. at 7:00 p.m.
Come hear these ladies and the rest of the group perform the music of Carley Simon, The Beatles, Chicago, The Eagles, Dolly Parton, The Monkees, Tony Bennett, Elvis and many more of your favorites. It’s all part of their 25th anniversary show Vintage Vinyl: The hits we spun 1950s – 1980s.
General admission tickets are $15 and can be purchased at the door or online at https://sotg.brownpapertickets.com/ For more information, visit the event link: Vintage Vinyl: The Hits We Spun, 1950s–1980s
Free Cocoa and Cookies with Santa is November 29
Visit Lowe Methodist Church on November 29 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. for a visit with Santa.
Each child will have an opportunity to sit and talk with Santa, share their Christmas list and take a photo. Be sure to bring your own cameras.
After you see Santa enjoy a cup of cocoa, cookie and a movie in the social hall. This is a free event and all are welcome.
Gourd Dying and Decorating Workshop coming up November 30
Join Andy Thornton at the Art & Soul Gallery to dye and decorate a dried gourd with wire and beads on Thursday, November 30 from 6:30-8:30 PM.
In this creative, autumnal class at the Art & Soul Gallery, Hand Andy will teach you how to dye and decorate your very own gourd. Dye your gourd with alcohol ink and spray it with alcohol to create the signature, beautiful patterns. Once your gourd is dry, make its surface shine with varnish, then string your choice of colorful beads around the rim of gourd.
Supplies are included. This class is $45.
Historical Society’s Calendar now available
Buy it for the calendar; keep it for the vintage photos.
Help celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Clinton County Historical Society
The Clinton County Historical Society was established in 1974. To begin the celebration they have collected vintage photographs from around the county to illustrate a 2024 calendar.
Beyond its practical use, the calendar will make a great souvenir or gift. It is now available.
Calendars are available for purchase at the Clinton County Historical Museum located in the Paine-Gillam-Scott House, 106 Maple and Trek Power Equipment, 510 N. Lansing St.in St. Johns. To order text Julie Peters: (989) 501-0599 Or email: petersj@msu.edu. The pick-up cost is $10.00. Mailed cost is $15.00.
Tickets for Prince and Princess Tea Party go on sale next month
On December 2 tickets will go on sale for the St. Johns Dance Team’s Prince and Princess Tea Party.
This year’s event will take place on Saturday, March 9 with two shows at 12 noon and 4:00 p.m. and Sunday, March 10 with one show at 1:00 p.m.
Tickets will go on sale on Saturday, December 2, at 9:00 a.m. Tickets are $20 each for both adults and children which includes a visit with all of the princesses and a light lunch while you enjoy a singing and dancing show. What a great Christmas gift for your little prince or princess!
Get your tickets at www.sjhsdanceteam.ludus.com
Mint City Singers Holiday Concert coming up December 8
The Mint City Singers Holiday Concert is December 8th at 7:00 PM at St Johns Lutheran Church, 511 E. Sturgis Street, St. Johns.
For more information contact Dan LeVeque at 989-640-1535.