Big Boy to honor Veterans with free breakfast November 11
Both the St. Johns and Mason Big Boy will be honoring area veterans with a free breakfast for Veterans Day.
From 7:00 to 11:00 a.m. on Friday, November 11, any veteran, active military member or first responder, can stop by the Big Boy to enjoy a trip to the breakfast buffet – compliments of David Hunt, owner of the Big Boy Restaurants in St. Johns and Mason.
“It is our pleasure to honor the men and women who have served our country,” said Hunt. “We are so grateful for the dedication of those in uniform. This is a small gesture of appreciation to all those who have so willingly served.”
The St. Johns Big Boy is located at 1408 S. U.S. 27.
Good New Kitchen looking for donations
The Good News Kitchen is a 501(c)(3) ministry of the St. John’s Lutheran Church. They serve a Free take out lunch every Tuesday, consisting of fresh cooked entrée from their licensed kitchen, fruit and cookies.
We operate on donations from the community. With Fall Harvest underway, they are looking for farmers or other individuals who may be willing to donate to Good News Kitchen.
They are hoping for Potatoes, Onions, (50# bags) Carrots and even Navy Beans. Other food items or cash donations are appreciated as well.
As a 501(c)(3) non-profit, they can provide a letter showing your donation that you could possibly use for your taxes. If you can help them help others, please contact the church office at 989-224-6796.
Clinton Community Thanksgiving Celebration and Dinner scheduled
The in-person dinner is served between noon and 3 p.m.
Join your Whole Family for a Thanksgiving Celebration. The in person event runs from Noon to 3:00 PM and is full of a variety of activities for all ages. There will be musical entertainment, arts and crafts, games for the children and a large screen TV for the Thanksgiving Day football games. Come for all or part of the celebration.
The goal of the celebration is to bring everyone together. That is why they are having the dinner in-person.They want everyone to join in.
Dinner begins at noon, is served until 3 p.m., and features a classic Thanksgiving Day menu along with a vegetarian option. Local businesses and individuals have provided the food at reduced cost or as a donation. Others have contributed money to under write the expenses of the dinner. This support allows us to offer the meal at no charge.
While they would like you to join in-person, carry out is available upon request
Location
St. John’s Lutheran Church
511 E. Sturgis, St. Johns, Michigan
(Corner of Sturgis and Old US-27)
Art classes coming up
Royal Icing Cookie Class
In this beginner’s class at the Art & Soul Gallery, Brooke from Oh Sweet Confections will teach you the basics of decorating adorable sugar cookies. You will practice simple piping and filling techniques and walk away with six beautifully decorated, festive cookies! You don’t need any experience working with sugar cookies in the past, just bring a smile and your sweet tooth!
All supplies will be provided.
This class is $70.
They have two, separate delectable classes available. Select which day works for you.
Saturday, November 12 – 10:00 a.m. or Saturday, December 3 – 10:00 a.m.
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Paint Pouring Class coming up November 16
A Paint Pouring class at the Art & Soul Gallery will be held on Wednesday, November 16 from 6:00 – 8:00.
Here you will learn how to apply chemical and color theory to pouring paint. You will learn how to combine oil, flotrol, ink and paint to create cells and to prevent your colors from muddying. You can do up to three 8″ x 8″ pour paintings.
Due to drying times, the paintings will be made on the 16, but pick up will be the following week.
The cost of the class will be $25.
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Abstract Collage Techniques
Join them on Saturday, November 19 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the Art and Souls Gallery for a beginner to intermediate workshop on Abstract Collage Techniques! This $45 class will be taught by Marshelia Williams, a renowned mixed media artist and abstract intuitive painter with a Masters in Education.
In this vibrant workshop, you will learn to create an original abstract collage on an 11″ x 14″ canvas using a variety of techniques and colors. You will learn to work with a myraid of provided supplies including modeling paste, acrylic paint, old magazine images, torn book pages, deli paper, stencils on tissue paper, and more. Bring a smile and be open to experiment!
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Chilly Little Snowman Painting Class
Come join them in painting this chilly, little (12 x 12) Snowman at the Art and Soul Gallery. Bring something to sip or enjoy some toasty hot cocoa served at the gallery.
This class is for ages 14 to 114, so bring your family and friends on Sunday, November 20 from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. at The Art and Soul Gallery, 215 N. Clinton Ave, Saint Johns
Cost: $25
2022 Toys for Tots donation sites
Donation toy boxes are currently being distributed. If you would like to host a box, please contact the organizers.
Boxes are currently located at
Bath
– Bath Charter Township
– Bath Township Library
DeWitt
– Culver’s
– Edward Jones
– Eikenhout Building Supplies
– Motz Builders
East Lansing
– Mercantile Bank
Fowler
– Dollar General
St. Johns
– Briggs District Library
– Cedar Creek Hospital
– Clinton County Arts Council
– Clinton County Medical Center
– Clinton Transit
– Crave Shack
– Edward Jones Offices
– Global Coffee
– Heather’s Dance Company
– Nicole’s Salon and Day Spa
– Mercantile Bank
– Pauli Ford
– Spun Confections
– St. Johns Police Department
– St. Peter Lutheran Church
Westphalia
– The Little Flower Market & Plannedscapes
Please note: Donated toys received after December 9 may or may not go out this year; extra toys are stored until next year.
All information for donors, families, and volunteers is available on the website VoiceForClintonCountyChildren.org< or by contacting us at 989-763-3300 or clintoncountyadvocacy@gmail.com.