Historical Society Calendar still available
Buy it for the calendar; keep it for the vintage photos.
Help celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Clinton County Historical Society
The Clinton County Historical Society was established in 1974. To begin the celebration they have collected vintage photographs from around the county to illustrate a 2024 calendar.
Beyond its practical use, the calendar will make a great souvenir or gift. It is now available.
To order text Julie Peters: (989) 501-0599 Or email: petersj@msu.edu. The pick-up cost is $10.00. Mailed cost is $15.00.
City may choose a new logo
The official city logo of St. Johns might be getting a change.
The city of St. Johns hired a marketing agency in August to provide several different designs of what a new city logo would look like. Those designs were released Monday night.
The new designs pay homage to the city’s history as a big mint producer.
Some feedback from the meeting included ensuring the mint leaves don’t make visitors think there’s an apostrophe “s” in St. Johns. They’re also looking into potential marketability, such as how the design will look on a shirt or a mug.
Art Opportunities
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Stained Glass Lantern with Lauri Stephens October 14
$112.50 – $125.00
Lauri Stephens of The She Shed, will be teaching us how to create stained glass windows for a lantern. For this class you will need to have taken Lauri’s beginner class or have prior experience with stained glass. (Lauri is teaching a beginners class on Sept 17th). Lauri will have multiple patterns to choose from or you can bring your own simple pattern to work from. All materials are provided, including the lantern. Spots for this class are limited.
The cost of the class will be $125. Sign up here
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Watercolor Skill Building Workshop with Lisabeth Curnow – Tuesday, October 24 1:00 – 5:00 PM
$54.00 – $60.00
Tuesday, October 24th, 1:00 – 5:00 PM
No more wishy-washy watercolor paintings. Learn the principles and techniques needed to take your watercolor paintings to the next level in this Watercolor Workshop at The Art & Soul Gallery. Through a series of skill building exercises, award winning watercolor artist, Lisabeth Curnow, will show you how to create various textures, shadows, and depth of tone. These skills will enable you to paint more realistic landscapes and still-life.
This workshop is for anyone interested in creating watercolor paintings that are inspired by the world around them.
Previous watercolor experience is helpful.
Bring your own supplies to get a better understanding and knowledge of how to use them. Otherwise, supplies will be provided.
This class is $60. Sign up here.
MMDHD Walk-In clinic is October 26
Mid Michigan District Health Department will be offering Walk-In Flu Clinics in October in all 3 locations. Every clinic will run from 8:30 a.m.-4.p.m.
The St. Johns clinic will be held on October 26 at the district office located at 1307 E. Townsend Road.
Use this as a great opportunity to get ahead of flu season this fall. COVID-19 Vaccines will also be offered when available.
Briggs District Library to hold silent auction
In November the Briggs District Library is hosting an online silent auction to raise funds for our up-coming facility renovation project. Many items are being donated by local businesses and organizations, making this the perfect opportunity to acquire unique holiday gifts while supporting the library.
All auction items will be available for viewing online and at the library starting Monday, October 30. Bidding will begin Saturday, November 4 and close at noon on Saturday, November 11.
To view or place a bid on auction items, visit http://bidpal.net/briggslibraryfundraiser. Library staff will also be available to accept bids for those wishing to place their bid in person.
A reception for auction winners and those who donated items will be held at the library from 4:30-6:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 11.
For more information on the library’s renovation project, visit briggsdistrictlibrary.org.