Friday is Homecoming at SJHS
Homecoming, 2022 will kick off with a parade on Friday, September 16. The Parade will follow the traditional route on Clinton Ave. in downtown St. Johns starting at 5:00 p.m.
Start time for the football game against Fowlerville will be 7 p.m. Come on out and cheer on the Redwings to a victory. The King and Queen will be crowned at halftime.
The dance will take place following the football game. Doors open at 9 p.m. Attire is “come as you are”. Some students will dress up, others will be more casual, and some will be in game day attire. All are welcome.
The Dance will end promptly at 11:45 p.m.
Tickets are available for purchase at the door for $16. Picture ID is needed in order to get into the dance.
Students should not bring personal items- backpacks, water bottles, etc.
Third annual Fall FEASTival coming up September 17
Please join the community for the third annual Fall FEASTival in downtown St. Johns on Saturday, September 17, 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. Fore more information visit https://www.eathealthyeatlocal.com
Forum to introduce local candidates for November election
A forum is being held to inform St. Johns residents of the candidates seeking City Council seats and allotted terms on the school board of education. Their names, certified by both the city clerkâs office and the office of the chief deputy clerk/register of deeds for Clinton County, will appear on the ballot of the November 8 general election.
The event, hosted by the St. Johns Call-In Coalition, is set for Thursday, October 13, beginning 7 p.m. in a conference room at the RESA building, next to the Southpointe Mall, N. US-27.
City residents in attendance are encouraged to ask questions to the candidates about their platform and qualifications, and a facilitator will ask questions as well. The forum will also be streamed live on the SJ Call-In Coalition Facebook page for persons who cannot attend.
All of the candidates have been contacted and encouraged to participate in the forum. There are four candidates vying for two open City Council seats. They are:
– Scott Dzurka,
– Ryan Lynch,
– Roberta Cocco
– Tyrell Wilson.
Candidates whom filed for term positions with the school board are:
– Incumbent Robert Watson, six-year term
– Incumbent Richard Drabek, six-year term
– Christine Mansfield, six-year term
– Katheryn Elliot, partial term ending 12.31.24
– Matthew Charles Boak, write-in candidate for the partial term ending 12.31.26.
The St. Johns Call-In Coalition is a group of concerned citizens whom foster and advance the culture of diversity, equity and inclusion in the community.
Senior Center 20th Annual Rock-a-Thon is October 13
On Thursday, October 13 senior citizens and other supporters of the Clinton County Senior Center will participate in the center’s 20th annual Rock-a- Thon. Prior to the event participants will be collecting donations from family and friends to see who can collect the most money for the center.
During the Rock-a-Thon participants will play games, bingo, tell stories, make a craft or two and have breakfast and lunch all while ROCKING In a rocking chair.
Now you can help too. Please consider being a sponsor for the event. The Center has had a few large unexpected maintenance costs this year.
Sponsorship levels include:
– Premier Sponsor ($750)
– Major Sponsor ($500)
– Meal Sponsor ($250)
– Craft Sponsor ($150)
– Bingo Sponsor ($150)
– Game Sponsor ($100)
– Chair Sponsor
– Snack sponsor ($50)
__ Door prize sponsor. Donate a gift certificate or a merchandise item from your business and they will use it for the silent auction or use it as a prize for a top participant.
If you have any questions call the center at (989) 1224-4257 or email clintoncountyseniorcenter@gmail.com
Join the St. Johns Lions Club Eyeglass Collection Challenge
The Lions of District 11-C2, of which St. Johns is a member, are sponsoring an eyeglass collection challenge to see which club can collect the most eyeglasses from now through March 1, 2023. The District includes Lions Clubs in Clinton, Eaton, Gratiot, Ingham, Livingston, and Shiawassee Counties.
Eyeglass collection boxes are available at the following
St. Johns locations:
Lions Recycling Center
605 N. Swegles between Steel & Lincoln Streets
Avery Vision Center
1002 N. U.S. 27
Dr. David Peters, OD
611 W. State Street
Walmart Vision & Glasses
1165 Superior Drive
Hearing Aids also can be dropped off at these locations
Lions Recycle For Sight Program: Refractive errors can be easily corrected with eyeglasses, yet millions living in low- and middle- income countries lack access to basic eye care services. Lions have recognized the urgent need for corrective lenses and collect usable glasses in their communities to support the Lions Recycle For Sight Program. Lions also collect usable hearing aids for individuals in need.
Questions: Call or text Lion Kenny Kinsey (989) 307-9749