St. Johns to host world premiere of anime film’s teaser trailer June 24
On June 24, in the Rotary Pavilion downtown, from 7:30pm to 9pm, Sam Coffman and his associates will host a media-filled presentation about their animated feature film A Million Horizons! A Q&A will follow, and there will be production media giveaways.
The presentation will include the world premiere of their animated teaser trailer that has never been shown publicly. Coffman says, “I’ve resisted revealing our teaser’s spoilers but have decided that my hometown can handle what we recently made in Tokyo with Toneplus Animation Studios.”
The project is now 27% funded on Kickstarter. You can see from their Kickstarter page that, as Coffman puts it, their “ducks are not only in a row – they’re now quacking in unison. When a community supports the arts, beautiful things happen!”
St. Johns Recreation schedules swimming lessons
Due to shortage of staff and the need to adjust our lesson schedule, all lessons will be Monday-Thursday. The City of St. Johns Recreation will not offer 2 day a week lessons in the evening. They will offer three, two-week session of group lessons this summer.
Session 1 will take place from 6/12 – 6/22 Monday – Thursday
Session 2 will take place from 6/26 – 6/29 & 7/10 – 7/13 Monday – Thursday
Session 3 will take place from 7/17 – 7/20 & 7/31 – 8/3 Monday – Thursday
All pool activities will take place at the St. Johns High School pool. Enter using the Activities Entrance. Pool access is through the locker rooms.
Registration and program payment is online only.
Art opportunities coming up
Marshelia Williams “Mixed Media on Wood Panel” June 23
Friday, June 23 4 – 6 p.m.
Create your very own whimsical collage using alcohol ink and Yupo paper. Learn basic color theory, along with alcohol ink techniques and Collage application.
Take home an original creation using the processes learned in this 2 hour workshop. Ages 12 and up.
All supplies are included. This class is $45.
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Lauri Stephens – Stained Glass Class June 17
$110.00
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.
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Mandala Painting Workshop – Theressa Levett – Sunday June 25
Come join us at the Art & Soul Gallery to create your own mandala on Sunday, June 25 from 12:00 p.m .- 4:00 p.m.
Each participant will be able to design mandalas on paper, then design and paint a final mandala on a 12″ wood board.
The cost for this class is $40
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Ida VanBeelen – Scrapbooking Class June 27
Looking to preserve your memories in style? Join Ida VanBeelen at the Art & Soul Gallery for her wonderful scrapbooking class.
“What are you doing with your photos? I’d love to help you learn how fun and satisfying it can be to put them into albums where they can be enjoyed for years! You can be as simple or as fancy as you would like, and you can work on your scrapbooks on your own or with our very fun group! But it all starts with a beginner class!” – Ida
You’ll want to bring 8-12 printed photos and we’ll each create two scrapbook layouts and a decorative border.
Class fee is $25. Supplies will be provided. Sign up
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Byzantine Bracelet Class – Theressa Levett – June 29 6:30 -8:30pm
$25.00
Learn how to use the Byzantine chain maille weave to create a bracelet that can be worn by anyone. We have a wide range of colors to choose from. The byzantine weave looks complicated, but once you get the hang of it, it’s a lot of fun!
Make a bracelet in your favorite color, your team’s colors or make bracelets to swap with your friend.
This class will be taught at the Art & Soul Gallery in St Johns, MI on Thursday, June 29 from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
The cost is $25 each.
Special Olympics is holding its 27th annual Golf Scramble June 17
Emerald Golf Club, north of St. Johns, will host the Special Olympics Area 28 Golf Scramble on June 17. They are looking for golfers and sponsors to help make the fundraiser a great success.
The money earned helps pay for equipment, uniforms, transportation and much more. Area 28 wants to include as many children and adults with intellectual disabilities with your support.
Special Olympics cannot provide its program to athletes free of charge without the support of donors and fund raisers. Area 28 is run solely by volunteers. They are now resuming events for area athletes.
Golf registration begins at 7:30 a.m. with shotgun start at 8:30 a.m. Payment of $75 per golfer due at the event.
For more information please contact: Chris Ward, (517)282-0558 cward@cmham.org
UW–Madison Announces Spring Dean’s List
The University of Wisconsin–Madison has recognized Abby Vitou of DeWitt in the School of Business to the Dean’s Listn for the spring semester of the 2022-2023 academic year.
Students who achieve at a high level academically are recognized by the dean at the close of each semester. To be eligible for the Dean’s List, students must complete a minimum of 12 graded degree credits in that semester. Each university school or college sets its own GPA requirements for students to be eligible to receive the distinction.
MDHHS issues RFP for EMS scholarships and grants
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Emergency Medical Services (EMS) workforce grants to provide funding for scholarships and grants for EMS students.
The focus of the program is to continue to expand the workforce development program for training people in emergency medical services to address the critical shortage of EMS personnel statewide through scholarships and grants for EMS students.
MDHHS has identified two allowable uses for the funding
Traditional grants, limited to $2,000 per EMT student and $20,000 per paramedic student to cover costs of tuition and associated fees for training at a Michigan-approved education program.
Hourly reimbursement for time spent in EMS training programs at a rate of $15/hour, up to a maximum of $16,000 per paramedic student or $3,000 per EMT student.
The award period begins Oct. 1, 2023, and ends Sept. 30, 2024. MDHHS expects to award approximately $1 million in grants with a maximum of $75,000 for an applicant. Grant applications must be submitted electronically through the EGrAMS program by 3 p.m. Friday, July 7, 2023.
For more information or to apply, visit the EGrAMS website and select “About EGrAMS” link in the left panel to access the “Competitive Application Instructions” training manual. The complete RFP can be accessed under the ‘Current Grants’ section under the “Public Health Administration” link and selecting the “EMSWS-2024” grant program.
Open House for retiring pastor coming up June 29
All are invited to Kathy Leydorf-Keck’s Retirement Party on Thursday, June 29, 2023 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Lowe Methodist Church Social Hall located at 5485 Lowe Road, St. Johns.