Superhero 5K Registration is Open
The Voice for Clinton County’s Children is looking forward to our 8th Annual Superhero 5K Run, Walk, or Fly! on Saturday, September 25 at the St. Johns City Park.
Proceeds from our 5K supports their essential services for Clinton County children and youth who have experienced human trafficking, neglect, physical abuse, and/or sexual assault.
They remain optimistic that they will host the event in person with a virtual option. Safety guidelines will be followed.
Registration, sponsorship, and event information is available on the website VoiceForClintonCountyChildren.org.
Will YOUR cape be ready?!
RBW class of ’65 to celebrate 55th plus 1 Reunion Weekend September 17 – 18
On Friday September 17 Classmates from Rodney B. Wilson High School class of 1965 will gather at the Emerald Golf Club at 6:00 p.m. for light appetizers for Happy Hour and a Taco Bar starting around 7:00 p.m.. There will be a cash bar.
Because they had funds left over from previous reunions and they received a generous donation from a couple of classmates, there will be no charge. They will need you to RSVP so that they can organize food and table set ups.
On Saturday, September 18 there will be a golf outing in the morning. Please Contact Diane Sharick for details shidi47@yahoo.com
At 4:00p.m. there will be a potluck gathering at the Nordic Pineapple B&B, remembered by some as the Kuntz house in the 500 Block of Oakland Street. Details to follow but do RSVP so that they can get a good headcount for this event too.
Questions or RSVP’s? Contact: Celia Ebert – ebert.celia@gmail.com, Betsy Everett- beverett1969@gmail.com or Diane Sharick- shidi47@yahoo.com
FOMR to meet July 21
The Friends of the Maple River (FOMR) will hold their July Bi-Monthly meeting on the Maple River near Elsie at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 21.
Please gather at the Elsie dam parking area on the north side of Island Road just on the west side of Elsie. The primary activity will be to float a section of the river upstream or downstream of the dam, to be determined.
Please make arrangements or bring your own canoe, kayak, etc. and appropriate equipment to participate in the float. There will be a short informal gathering for introductions and to catch up before we disembark on the paddle. Feel free to bring a lawn chair to sit in as you prefer.
There is no charge to attend. There is no specific requirement to wear a mask, but feel free to bring and wear one at your preference. They plan to get back on track with our more traditional meeting format in September and have a speaker already lined up with a tentative meeting date of Wednesday, September 15, location to be determined.
The FOMR would like to share and encourage participation in the cleanup event on the Looking Glass River on Sunday, July 18 in the DeWitt area. More details are available from the Clinton Conservation District.
Concert in the Park Series 2021 Line-up
July 14 — Surf Zup (Great Driving 60’s Guitar Hits)
July 21 — Monday’s Supper (A Taste of Delicious Irish/Celtic Folk)
July 28 — David Gerald (The Best of Detroit Blues)
August 4 — Kari Holmes (Country/Pop/Rock Recording Artist)
August 11 — Rachel Curtis (American Idol Folk/Pop Artist)
August 18 — FRENDZ (Great Vintage Classic Rock)
August 25 — David Bennett Quartet (From Swing to Rock)
September 1 — Matt King (An Award Winning Tribute to Elvis)
Free meals every Tuesday
His Cup Runneth Over, a free meal ministry, will be doing free meals every Tuesday starting Tuesday.
Free meals will be given out from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at First Congregational Church, 100 Maple Ave., St. Johns. They will be located in the back southwest corner of the parking lot.
Everyone is welcome to come, and it is free for all who come. For those unable to pick up lunch, please call to arrange for delivery by Monday.
If you would like to get involved in volunteering or need a delivery call or text 517-388-2005 or 989-544-5764.
Brown Bag Concert series lineup
The concerts will be held in the Rotary Park Pavilion by the CIS Trail and Depot rain or shine. There are some picnic tables available to eat at, but it is advisable to bring your favorite lawn chair. Social distancing and safety precautions are encouraged
The Concert Series includes:
July 16 – Monte Pride – Lansing’s Touring Folk Troubadour
July 23 – Elden Kelly – Solo Guitar: Jazz, Pops and Classical
July 30 – Steven Easterling – Songs From Broadway, Spirituals and More with Jeff Richards
Aug 6 – Steve Berkemeier – Singer/Songwriter Covering Songs You’Ll Love
Aug 13 – Clique Vocals – Jazz Ballads, Pops and Contemporary Mix
Dan Templin and Kelly Sandula-Gruner
Aug 20 – Peter Madcat Ruth – Grammy Award Winning Blue, Folk and More
John Churchville
Aug 27 – Kitty Donohoe – Emmy-Award Winner w/ Irishy, Folk and Canadianish
The Food Establishments include: Bruno’s Bar, St Johns Brewing Co., Main Street Café & Pizza, Dershey’s Café, Swany’s Pub & Grub, Mazz’s Endzone Party Store, Domino’s Pizza, Global Coffee Co., Waypoint Coffee Company, Oh Mi Organics and Cupcakes and Kisses.
2nd annual Fall FEASTival is September 18
Please join us for the second annual Fall FEASTival in beautiful downtown St. Johns on Saturday, September 18, 2021 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
If it’s edible and made locally, you’re sure to find it at the Fall FEASTival.
Come meet the people that make the food that you love and discover new ones too while you shop local stores in the downtown, enjoy the live music, games, and so much more.
This is a Free family fun event.
Organizers are inviting all Michigan-Made food producers, farms, food trucks, and so much more.
If you are interested in being a vendor, please visit: https://www.eathealthyeatlocal.com/vendorapplication
This event is organized by the Eat Healthy Eat Local Foundation, and all proceeds and donated into a grant to open an organic grocery store / year-round farmer’s market here in St. Johns.
National Night Out returns in August
The City is excited to be back for our annual “Night Out Against Crime” this year.
Come out and join your local police, friends and neighbors to promote awareness, safety and neighborhood unity.