Kids celebrate Fire Prevention Week
This week is fire safety week, and each year the St Johns Fire Department along with Allaby & Brewbaker get to take Mr. Hoffman’s 3rd graders at St Joeseph School on a fire truck ride. This has been a tradition for several years and is something that the kids and adults look forward to each year.
Since 1922 the NFPA has sponsored the public observance of Fire Prevention Week. In 1925, President Calvin Coolidge proclaimed Fire Prevention Week a national observance, making it the longest-running public health observance in our country. During Fire Prevention Week, children, adults, and teachers learn how to stay safe in case of a fire. Firefighters provide lifesaving public education in an effort to drastically decrease casualties caused by fires.
Fire Prevention Week is observed each year during the week of October 9 in commemoration of the Great Chicago Fire, which began on October 8, 1871 and caused devastating damage. This horrific conflagration killed more than 250 people, left 100,000 homeless, destroyed more than 17,400 structures, and burned more than 2,000 acres of land.
Blue Bus working on transportation plan
Clinton Transit has been working on a Transportation Development Plan (TDP) to guide future service improvements. They have been actively seeking feedback from residents, businesses, and riders throughout the process.
“The level of engagement on the surveys earlier this year was extraordinary,” says Clinton Transit Executive Director MaLissa Schutt. “Now we have some unique opportunities for continued connection with the community.”
Clinton Transit has sought feedback from residents, businesses and riders every step of the way and extended the conversation with a series of events this week.
Blue Bus leadership and specialists from KFH Group, Inc. were on-hand to share survey results and ask residents how they would like Clinton Transit to address community needs and prioritize service improvements.
Established in 2001, Clinton Transit has been providing curb-to-curb service to meet the needs of all Clinton County residents. Fondly known as the Blue Bus, the on-demand transit system responds to ride requests and provides safe, reliable transportation to all county residents. This creates a more connected, accessible and vibrant Clinton County. For more information on the Blue Bus, visit mybluebus.com.
County to begin screening everyone at the courthouse
Beginning earlier this week some changes are happening at the Clinton County Courthouse. For added safety Clinton County is implementing security screening for everyone entering the courthouse.
If you’re planning to visit our City offices located within the courthouse, please be prepared to go through a quick security check at the entrance.
Just a friendly reminder – if you have payments to drop off, you can use the white city drop box situated on the south end of the Clinton County Courthouse parking lot, near Cass Street.
Singers on the Grand take a new stage November 11
It’s the 25th anniversary season for Singer on the Grand, and their 2023 fall revue takes them to St. Johns on the evening of Saturday, November 11 at the Middle School Auditorium at 7:00 p.m.
Hear the stylings of their unique vocalists and spirited Grand Band as they salute the diverse music of the vinyl record era. Reminisce with your favorite pop, rock and inspirational tunes from artists like: The Beatles, Dolly Parton, The Eagles, Carly Simon, Tony Bennett, Elvis, The Everly Brothers, Huey Lewis and so many more.
General admission tickets are $15 and can be purchased at the door or online at https://sotg.brownpapertickets.com/ beginning on October 14.
8 Week Still Life Drawing Class Series begins October 26
The Art & Soul Gallery is hosting an 8 week series of Still Life Drawing Classes, starting Thursday, October 26 and ending December 21. Thanksgiving day will be excluded.
This class, which meets from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. will be taught by Theressa Levett, the director of the Art & Soul Gallery. Participants will discuss drawing materials, composition, balance, value, etc. This is a great class for beginner and intermediate artists, but all are welcome to attend. Ages 12 and up.
Drawing materials will be provided. This cost for the series is $40.
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Mark your calendar for November 17 – 19, 2023 for the Holiday Arts and Crafts Show at the Art & Soul Gallery.
The Art & Soul Gallery will be hosting its first annual Holiday Arts and Crafts Show. Due to limited spacing this will be a juried event. Please send your business info and 3 photos of your arts or crafts to ArtandSoulGallery215@gmail.com
The entry fee for this event is $40. Table rentals are $10 for an 8ft table, $8 for a 6ft table, $5 for half of an 8ft table (shared with another artist) and $5 for a 4ft x 2ft table.
Please include table preference in your email. Artists and Crafters will be notified of space availability by October 27, 2023.
Toys for Tots boxes are coming out now
Toys for Tots new toy donation box deliveries are beginning. Organizers anticipate having all boxes delivered by Halloween.
If you would like to host a new toy donation box please visit the website.
If your family needs help with toys, online sign up begins November 1.
Chocolate Walk Easel Give Away and more coming up October 21
Win a free tabletop artist easel. Buy your ticket to the Chocolate Walk today. The prize will be awarded to the person who purchases the 100th ticket.
St Johns 2023 Chocolate Walk Regular Ticket are $20.00, and Golden Ticket will be $25.00.
Learn more at https://clintoncountyarts.org/chocolate-walk/
Order you tickets online here.
Enjoy an afternoon from noon – 4 p.m. touring St. Johns for a mini scavenger hunt inside each business while collecting chocolate treats. Complete your map by visiting each stop for a chance to win a prize! Be sure to stop at our bonus locations outside of the downtown area for additional chances to win.
Hanover Chocolate Raffle at the Art & Soul Gallery
Organizers will be raffling off a 14.5 oz Chocolate Box for the Chocolate Walk.
The winner will be notified by October 19 and can pick up their prize during the Chocolate Walk on October 21 from 12:00 – 4:00 PM at the Art & Soul Gallery.
All you have to do is go to our Hanover’s Chocolate Giveaway post on their Facebook page. Like, comment and share the post and your name will be entered into the drawing.