Paint Your Poison is October 14
Join them at the Art and Soul Gallery at 7:00 pm on Friday, October 14 for a night of spooky, painting fun and spirits. (Bring your own boos!)
The Gallery is co-hosting with Paint Your Poison for a fall themed painting party. If you would like to join them, please vote on which piece you’d like to paint below. The winner will be announced next week. Stay tuned to sign up and reserve your spot.
For more painting projects, visit Paint Your Poison’s Website for more creative fun! https://www.paintyourpoison.com/.
Fall Collection Event is September 24
The Free for Fall collection event will be taking place on September 24 this year.
This event will be accepting electronic waste (computer equipment, stereo, televisions, etc.) and household hazardous waste (oil based paint, medications, yard chemicals, etc.)
An appointment is required to attend the event. To sign up for an appointment click here.
After creating a new account, click on the green “recycling and collection events” tab, then click on “free for fall collection” to pick an appointment time. After making your reservation you will receive an email with additional information.
If you have any questions feel free to email recycle@clinton-county.org or call the office at 989-224-5186.
HDSA hosts Hope Walk/Run September 17
The Upper Great Lakes Region of the Huntington’s Disease Society of America (HDSA) will host the Lansing Team Hope Walk/5K Run on Saturday, September 17 at 10:00 AM at Granger Meadows Park. All proceeds support HDSA’s mission to improve the lives of people affected by Huntington’s disease (HD) and their families.
Team Hope is HDSA’s largest national grassroots fundraising event, which takes place in over 100 cities across the U.S. and has raised more than $20 million for HD since its inception in 2007. Thousands of families, friends, co-workers, neighbors, and communities walk together each year to support HDSA’s mission to improve the lives of people affected by HD and their families.
For more information about the event, please contact Deb Boyd (dboyd@hdsa.org, 269-303-9119). Online registration and donation can be found at hdsa.org/thwlansing. To learn more about Huntington’s disease and the work of the Huntington’s Disease Society of America, visit http://www.hdsa.org” rel=”noopener” target=”_blank”>www.hdsa.org or call (800)345-HDSA.
Don’t forget free lunches on Tuesdays
Good News Kitchen, a ministry of St. John’s Lutheran Church, began serving free lunches on Tuesdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The St. John’s Lutheran Church is located at 511 E. Sturgis St. in St. Johns, the corner of Business 27 and Sturgis St. You may stop by and grab a free lunch to go for yourself, your family, a friend or a neighbor. Meals are free for everyone, and all are welcome to come although donations are always accepted and appreciated.
If you have questions or want to order ahead for pick up call 989-224-6796. Look for the signs and come to the west side entrance to get your free meals.
Explore history of Underground Railroad
Annual Heritage Gathering explores history and legacy of Underground Railroad in Michigan is held during September. Programs include virtual story sharing and learning opportunities, plus conference at Michigan History Center in Lansing.
In commemoration of International Underground Railroad Month in September, the Michigan Freedom Trail Commission and the Michigan History Center present their 5th annual Heritage Gathering, a series of virtual programs and an in-person conference.
This year’s events are built around the theme, “Underground Railroad Descendants: Sharing the Stories” – and there are endless accounts about our state’s importance to this secret network that aided thousands of people on their journey to freedom. For many, Detroit was the last stop before making their way to a free life in Canada.
“We began the Heritage Gathering back in 2018,” said Amanda J. Campbell, chair of the Michigan Freedom Trail Commission. “We strive to bring together people from a variety of disciplines, organizations and walks of life to discuss and explore the history and legacy of the Underground Railroad in Michigan.”
The 2022 keystone event is an in-person conference Saturday, Sept. 17, at the Michigan History Center in Lansing.
Sandra Clark, director of the Michigan History Center, noted the diversity of this year’s speakers.
“A Michigan farmer, a Midwest tourism advocate, a U.S. Forest Service professional – each one approaches the topic of the Underground Railroad from a unique perspective,” Clark said. “We are especially delighted to welcome nationally recognized author Anna-Lisa Cox, a Michigan native whose research locations for her books included the Archives of Michigan.”
In addition to Cox’s presentation on Black farming settlements and their impact on the Underground Railroad, other topics at the Lansing conference include:
Treasures at the Archives of Michigan: An introduction to the local history and genealogical collections available, including original source records, published resources and online tools.
– The Year the Underground Railroad Changed: A discussion on how the Civil War and the Homestead Act changed the context for freedom seekers in Michigan in 1862.
– Designating September as International Underground Railroad Month – The Ohio Example: A look at Ohio’s achievement of permanent legislative designation of – – September as International Underground Railroad Month, and its significance for tourism.
Cost for the daylong conference is $12 and includes lunch.
Additional programs, resources
Other 2022 Heritage Gathering events include a series of free virtual programs, with each sharing two personal stories from Underground Railroad descendants, including highlights of freedom seekers, the Anishinaabek partnership with freedom seekers, and an African American conductor on the Underground Railroad.
Annual Chocolate Walk is October 7
The 2nd Annual Chocolate Walk is planned for Friday, October 7, 2022
from 5 – 8:30 p.m.
The Chocolate Walk is sure to be a night of sweet fun for everyone. Enjoy a night touring St. Johns businesses while collecting a chocolate treat at each stop. Complete the map for a chance to win a prize. Be sure to stop at bonus locations outside of the downtown area for additional chances to win.
Tickets start at $15 per person, with the option to upgrade to a $25 Golden Ticket and receive a commemorative wooden box to collect your chocolate treats.
The number of tickets is limited to 210 for this sweet event, so be sure to order your tickets early. Ticket sales began on Monday, August 22. For more information visit https://clintoncountyarts.org/chocolate-walk/