Calling all bird enthusiasts
Join your friends at the Briggs District Library on Tuesday, October 11 for this free program about birds. Greg Bodker is coming to Briggs Library to share his beautiful photography and tales of birding and bird watching throughout Michigan.
Nature lovers will discover the difference between birding and bird watching, tips for attracting birds to their backyards, and the best local spots for birding.
Greg has been a serious birder for over 15 years, combining his interests in birds, nature, and photography. He has led birding trips for Michigan Audubon, and has twice been the overall winner in the Michigan Nature Associations Photo Contest.
This free event is open to all ages. Advance registration is appreciated, and can be found here: https://forms.gle/Za8MGMwiSZLWYQ1b7.
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Contact Information:
Library Director: Sara Morrison
Phone: 989-224-4702 * Fax: 989-224-1205
E-mail: director@briggsdistrictlibrary.org
Street address: 108 E Railroad * Saint Johns, MI 48879
Forum to introduce local candidates for November election is October 13
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 clerk’s 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.
Paint Your Poison at the Art & Souls Gallery 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/.
Beginners Crochet Class October 15
On Saturday, October 15 from 1:00 – 4:00 PM the Arts Council is holding a Beginners Crochet Class.This class is for complete beginners, but any skill level is welcome to join them.
They will be learning how to make a washcloth with multiple colors to choose from. All materials will be provided. Space for this class is limited.
The cost of this class is $25.
Stained Glass Class is October 29
The Art and Soul Gallery will be having another stained glass class on Saturday, October 29 from 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Lauri Stephens of The She Shed will be teaching the entire process of stained glass making, from pattern decisions, glass cutting and grinding the glass to the finishing steps of foiling and soldering. The spots for this class are limited. The cost of the class will be $100.
Trick-Or-Treating Hours
The St. Johns City Commission has set the hours for Trick-or-Treating within the City of St. Johns on Halloween, Monday, October 31, 2022 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. to be signaled by the blowing of the fire whistle.
As in the past, the city commission asks that all residents light their porches and drive carefully on Halloween night.