Want to help your community?
Are you looking for an opportunity to help out your community? AmeriCorps may be an option for you.
Americorps is a non profit organization that gives back to the community in so many ways. When you join AmeriCorps, you choose how you want to give back.
– Mentor a child. Help boost graduation rates.
– Support communities impacted by natural disasters.
– Work to end hunger.
These are just a few of the service opportunities available to you through AmeriCorps. There are many different opportunities to go through.
What are some of the benefits of AmeriCorps? They offer opportunities with different time commitments and requirements, meaning that you can serve in whatever capacity works for your passion, goals, and lifestyle. Through their programs, they also provide benefits for members, including education awards, housing stipends, living allowances, and supplemental health insurance. Benefits may vary by program.
If you are interested and have any questions please email today.
National Pollinator week is this month, June 19-25
There are many things we can do to help our pollinators. Please click the links below to find out more information.
Plant For Pollinators
Habitat opportunities abound on every landscape – from window boxes to acres of farms to corporate campuses to utility and roadside corridors – every site can be habitat. Utilize plants native to your area (or at the least, non-invasive for your area).
Utilize the Ecoregional Planting Guides and the Garden Recipe Cards to create or enhance your pollinator garden. Decide among the plant material options – seeds, plugs, plants or a combination.
Know your soil type and select appropriate plant material.
Plant in clusters to create a “target’ for pollinators to find.
Plant for continuous bloom throughout the growing season from spring to fall.
Select a site that is removed from wind, has at least partial sun, and can provide water.
Allow material from dead branches and logs remain as nesting sites; reduce mulch to allow patches of bare ground for ground-nesting bees to utilize; consider installing wood nesting blocks for wood-nesting natives.
Reduce Or Eliminate The Impact Of Pesticides
Check out the Pesticides Learning Center on the Pollinator Partnership website to learn more about the interactions between pollinators and pesticides!
Where possible, avoid pest problems in the first place by burying infested plant residues, removing pest habitat, and planting native plants that encourage natural enemies of pests.
Practice Integrated Pest Management (IPM).
If you are a farmer or pesticide applicator, check out the Pesticide Education Module. If you must use pesticides, read and follow ALL label directions carefully.
20th Anniversary St. Johns Concert in the Park Series Schedule
June 21 – Meridian Community Band
June 28 – LCB Big Band (Lansing Concert Band)
July 5 – Miranda & The M80s (80s)
July 12 – Toppermost (Beatles Tribute)
July 19 – Jeff & Friends (Variety, Outstanding Vocal Performances)
July 26 – Dave Bennett Quartet (Jazz & More)
August 2 – C.A.R.MA (Grammy Award World Music & American Roots)
August 9 – Detroit Metro Society (Motown)
August 16 – Full Cord (Bluegrass)
August 23 – Karl Holmes Band (Nashville Recording Artist)
August 30 – Matt King (Elvis Tribute)
Bath native named to Marquette University Dean’s List
Elizabeth Remer of Bath has been named to the Dean’s List for the spring 2023 semester at Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Remer is pursuing a Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies.
Local students graduate from Marquette University
This past spring Elizabeth Remer of Bath and Anna Huntley of DeWitt graduated from Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Remer earned her Master’s in Physician Assistant Studies, and Huntley was awarded a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics.
Marquette University is a Catholic, Jesuit university that draws over 7,500 undergraduate and 3,500 graduate and professional students from nearly all states and more than 60 countries. In addition to its nationally recognized academic programs, Marquette is known for its service learning programs and internships as students are challenged to use what they learn to make a difference in the world. Find out more about Marquette at marquette.edu.
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.
Watch out for Rabies, Animal Bites, and Wild Animal Encounters
MMDHD is reminding residents the dangers of animal bites, whether wild, stray, or domestic, as animals may be infected with rabies. Rabies is a deadly but preventable viral disease, and most cases are in wildlife, including bats, raccoons, skunks, and foxes. Rabies can spread to people and pets through an infected, or rabid, animal’s bites or scratches.
It is important for residents NOT to interact with (pet, play with, etc.) wild or stray animals. Residents may also encounter wild baby animals, such as a deer, fox, or raccoons. It is important to leave the animals alone.
The law requires all animal bites be reported to local Animal Control and your local Health Department. When a bite occurs, make sure to capture the following information:
– Address of where the bite occurred
– Name and phone number of the owner of the biting animal
– Rabies vaccination status of the biting animal
– A good description of the biting animal
In Michigan, rabies most commonly occurs in bats, therefore, it is important to prevent bats from entering living quarters or occupied spaces in homes, churches, schools, or other similar settings.
In situations where a bat has been in close contact with people, if possible, safely confine the bat and contact your local Health Department to determine if it should be tested for rabies.
If testing is required, the brain of the animal must be intact. The local Health Department or Animal Control can provide you with best practices to safely deal with the bat.
For further information, visit Michigan.gov/Rabies. To speak to your local MMDHD Communicable Disease (CD) Nurse, their contact information is listed below. For after hours, weekend, and holiday emergencies, use the After-Hours Emergency Pager.
· Clinton County: Becky Stoddard, (989) 227-3111
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.