Treehouse group is back
The Treehouse support group is back. This is a monthly support group for families who have experienced abuse, neglect, court involvement or a traumatic event. The next group meets Tuesday, April 18.
Childcare is available. Please contact them to RSVP or for more information. 989-763-3300. The Voice for Clinton County’s Children
The Easter Bunny is coming April 8
The annual City of St. Johns Easter Egg Hunt, sponsored by the St. Johns Lions Club with support from many local contributors, comes with a special feature this year on Saturday, April 8, 2023 – rain or shine – at the St. Johns City Park.
After a two-year hiatus due to Covid, face painting is back this year. There will be other fun activities for kids, and the Easter Bunny will be at the event for photo opportunities. These activities will take place in the pavilion beginning at 12:30 p.m.
In cooperation with the St. Johns Lions Club, Lions of Michigan Foundation, and Lions of District 11-C2, the Project KIDsight mobile testing facility will onsite at the St. Johns City Park during the Easter Egg Hunt. Vision screening will be available from 11:30 a.m. to approximately 1:30 p.m. near the city park pavilion.
The portable vision screener performs a binocular test of both eyes within one second, and it instantly and accurately (98% accuracy rating) identifies potential vision problems. When problems are detected, our vision screener reports a “Fail” or “Refer” status, and a detailed report identifying potential problems is provided to the child’s parent or guardian for further follow-up with an optometrist or ophthalmologist. No advance reservations required.
The City Police siren will sound at 1:00 p.m. to start the “organized mayhem.”
For more information about this vision screening project on Saturday, April 8, contact Lion Gloria Carnicom at 989-627-0072 (voice or text).
Pars 4 Peter registration is April 15
Registration for the June 24 Pars 4 Peter opens at noon on April 15.
Get your 4 people teams around and be ready. Last year it took 7 minutes to fill up, so don’t wait, and set those alarms now.
https://www.peterssunnyday.com/
Spring Collection event is April 29
The Clinton County Spring Collection Event will be on April 29 this year. In order to attend the event an appointment is required.
Electronics and Household Hazardous waste will be accepted at this event.
They will not accept bulky waste, appliances, yard waste or scrap metal. As of March 30 the tire trailer has reached capacity, so they can no longer accept appointments for tires.
To sign up for an appointment visit this link to create a new account Clinton County Parks & Recycling Services. After creating a new account, click on the green “Recycling and Collection Events” tab, then click on “Spring Clean Community Event” to pick an appointment time.
After making a reservation you will receive an email with additional information. If you are unable to register yourself, please give the office a call at 989-224-5186.
Important note: The venue for this event has changed. Those who created an appointment prior to February 23 should have been notified through email. Please call the office if you didn’t get the email of the new venue at 989-224-5186.
Parent Cafes coming April 11
Do you ever feel like there just aren’t enough hours in the day? Join our April Parent Cafes and talk with other parents and caregivers about the joys and struggles of family life.
In Person: April 11, 2023 | 9:30 a.m. – noon
Register at https://forms.gle/FaTxJ9SUipS2FSGK8 or call 989-224-1010
Free childcare available on site, plus snacks and drinks.
Virtual: April 24, 2023 | 1:00-2:30 p.m.
Register at https://forms.gle/HZspXfWFp8xRqQF2A or call 989-224-1010
A Zoom link will be sent to you prior to the Cafe.
Community Baby Shower is April 19
Mark your calendars for Wednesday, April 19 to attend the Free Clinton County Community Baby Shower in St. Johns.
If you are a pregnant mother or a mom/dad of infants under 18 months, please join them Wednesday, April 19 from 9 a.m.-noon or 5 p.m.-8 p.m. at Grace Pointe Wesleyan Church. The location is next to Jade Garden Chinese Restaurant in the South Point Mall.
Partners are welcome. Childcare will not be offered for this event, but babies in arms are welcome.
Mini Educational Sessions include:
– Nutrition for Mom & Baby Infant Safety: Car seats, safe sleep
– Basic CPR and First Aid for Choking Infant
– Dangers of Substance Exposure During Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
– Healthy Snacks, Community Resource Tables & Door Prizes!!! Babies in arms are
This event is open to all Clinton County residents regardless of income. Ask about transportation if needed.