St. Johns Concert in the Park, 2018 Summer Series
August 22: Toppermost; Beatles Tribute Band
August 29: Matt King; Award-winning Elvis Tribute
No admission for the Concert in the Park series, presented by the Clinton County Arts Council and City of St. Johns. All concerts begin at 7 p.m., rain or shine at the William E. Tennant Performance Shell, St. Johns City Park. Food booth courtesy of the St. Johns Lions Club.
Lowe UMC to host benefit Ice Cream Social
The Lowe United Methodist Church will host an afternoon of food, ice cream and fellowship on Sunday, August 26th from 1 – 3 p.m. at 5485 W. Lowe Rd
A free will donation will be collected to support a family from the community.
There will also be a bounce house for the kids.
Hunter Safety course begins August 18
The Michigan DNR and the City of St. Johns are sponsoring a Hunter’s Safety Training course. This years format is a home study format with 2 separate field day sessions being held on August 18 and September 8 from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, participants must bring their own lunch. You only have to attend ONE of the field day sessions, if there is space available in the session you want. Only 30 kids are allowed in each session, and children under 12 years old must be accompanied by a parent or guardian for the entire day. The deadline to register these sessions, is a week before the session starts. Classes will fill up fast, only 15 spots available for session 1, so do not miss out on your hunter safety certificates this year.
Participants must pre-register with the City of St. Johns and pick-up the required book a week before their scheduled field day. The home study test must be completed before the field day. The cost for the home study and field day is $8.00, participant must complete both home study and the entire field day in order to receive their hunter safety certificates.
For more information, contact the recreation department at (989)224-8944 ext 228 or email bblackmon@ci.saint-johns.mi.us. To print off a registration form, visit our website at: http://cityofstjohnsmi.com/Departments/Parks-Recreation
Soup kitchen makes stops in area next week
His Cup Runneth Over, a mobile soup kitchen, will be making a stop at
– First Congregational Church, 100 Maple Ave, St. Johns 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Tuesday, August 21 and at
– Carson City Linden Apartments, 320 E. Linden St., Carson City, Thursday, August 23 from 11 a.m to 1 p.m, and at
– The Meadows of St. Johns, 2265 W. Parks Rd., St. Johns, Thursday, August 23 from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm.
Soup, bread, fruit and dessert will be served to all who come free of charge. For more information call 989-533-9535 or 989-544-5764
Briggs District Library News
Briggs Anniversary Celebration! – Join us on Tuesday, September 25 as we celebrate 20 years since becoming Briggs Library and moving to our current location on Railroad Street! As part of the celebration, we will be holding prize drawings each hour throughout the day, and then hosting an ice cream social starting at 6:00 p.m., followed by a special entertainment program at 7:00 p.m. The entire community is invited to join us in celebrating this milestone, as we reflect on our past and look toward the future.
Briggs Reads! – The concluding event of our annual Briggs Reads! Program will be held Tuesday, September 18 from 7:00-8:00p.m. That is when Karen Dionne, author of the international bestseller, The Marsh King’S Daughter, will be at the library to discuss her book. Dionne has written a tale of “mesmerizing psychological suspense, the story of a woman who must risk everything to hunt down the dangerous man who shaped her past and threatens to steal her future: her father.” This event is free and open to the public. No library card is needed to attend, though advance registration is appreciated, and begins Tuesday, August 21.
Tech Time – Library staff will be available each Wednesday from 2:00-3:00 for drop-in tech help starting September 12.
Tales to Tails – 15 minute sessions for children ages 6-12 to practice reading aloud to Ruger, a certified therapy dog. Ruger will be at the library the following Thursday evenings from 6:30-7:30: September 13, September 27, October 11, October 25, November 8 and December 13. Registration is required and is open now.
It’s LEGO time – We have tubs of LEGOS for imaginative building and creating fun for children ages 7-12 on Tuesday, August 21, 6:30-7:30. Registration is required and open.
“Sticks and Stones” Toddler Storytime – Children ages 2-3 years old (with a participating adult) will enjoy stories that “rock with friendship”, creative movement, music, games and crafts. This storytime is offered on Thursday mornings, 10:30-11am or Thursday evenings, 6:30-7pm, September 6th to October 11th. Registration is required and available now!
“Together Time Tales” – Lapsit Storytime – Children ages 12 to 24 months (with adult participation) can have fun listening to age appropriate stories, creative movement, simple sign language, music and more. Join us on Friday mornings 10:30-11 am, September 7 – October 12 OR Monday evenings, 6:30-7pm, September 10 – October 15. Registration is necessary and is open now!
Deconstruction! Maker Electronics Program – (Ages 8 – 12 years old) Let’s find out what they look like inside, let’s see what makes them work, let’s tear them apart! We will provide the tools and safety glasses to use while taking old electronic equipment apart. Join us on Tuesday, September 11 at 6:30-7:30 p.m. Registration is required & opens at this time.
Summer Contest Winners – They guessed how many music notes, feathers, keys, guitar pics, cd’s, “musical beans”, dice and marbles. Aaron Spousta was our 1st Guessing Contest winner followed by Maxtin Thompson, Quinn Densmore, Ella Schafer, Adriannah Ingleright, Amberlin Spousta, Mellissa Goodwin, Grace, Eli and Luke Pelletier, Anna Newman, Alyvia Spousta and Maria George. Congratulations!
Thank You – Thanks to Marshall Music, Face Painting by Sharon, Dave Pops, and Crave Food truck for helping us celebrate “music” this summer. We appreciate them sharing their time and talents.
Library Closure – The Library will also be closed Saturday September 1 and Monday September 3 for the Labor Day Holiday. The drop box on the Library porch will be available for returns throughout this closure.
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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
St. Johns High Class of 1973 45th Reunion
The reunion will be held Saturday, September 15th at the Emerald Golf Course, corner of US127 and Maple Rapids Rd. (the old Clinton County Country Club) from 4PM to 10 p.m.
A Pizza buffet with bread sticks and salad will be served around 6 p.m. Coffee/fountain beverages will also be provided. A Cash Bar will be available. Cost will be $20 per person.
RSVP’s by Sept 1st please. For information please contact Bruce Cameron 989 742-3972, bjcameron@netzero.com or Nancy Fillwock 989 224-6291 or on the Facebook or Classmates page.
Moolenaar Announces Office Hours
Today, Congressman John Moolenaar announced office hours to be held by constituent relations representatives at locations throughout the Fourth District. The purpose of the office hours is to help residents in need of assistance with a federal agency, like the IRS and the VA.
Office hours have been held monthly and are held when Congressman Moolenaar is in Washington voting on legislation.
September 6, 1:30-2:30 PM at Clinton County Courthouse, Garden Level Conference Room “A”, 100 East State Street
Saint Johns, MI 48879.