St. Johns is in the Halloween Spirit
The Event So Good It’s Scary will be held from 3:30-5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 31. Children are invited to trick-or-treat at participating St. Johns businesses at this annual occasion hosted by the Chamber of Commerce.
Local businesses will be opening their doors for a festive and fun trick or treating experience, while additional visiting businesses will be stationed at the Rotary Pavilion, eagerly waiting to treat you with delightful candies and smiles!
Enjoy traditional trick-or-treating throughout the City of St. Johns beginning at 6:30 p.m. with the sounding of the fire whistle.
Please turn on your porch light and drive carefully. Trick-or-treating ends with the second sounding of the fire whistle at 8 p.m.
More chances for treats
Trunk or Treat (St John’s Lutheran Church) 10/29 2-4 p.m.
The Animal Lodge (5700 S County Farm Rd.) 10/29 1-3 p.m.
Candyland World of Sweets (GracePointe: South Pount Mall) 10/31 6-7:30 p.m.
Town of Terror- East Olive (2583 Green Rd.) 10/27 ( littles, not so scary) 6-8 p.m 10/28 (all ages) 6-8 p.m.
Duplain Church Trunk or Treat (5565 E. Colony Rd.) 10/31 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Oak St Haunted Hill (202 E Oak St) 10/29 and 10/30 7:30-10 p.m.
Giving Paws hold Volunteer session November 9
Giving Paws will present the final Volunteer Information Session for 2023 on
November 9 at 6:00 p.m.
Learn more information about their Dog Pack Volunteer Opportunity:
– What type of training does my dog need?
– Does the human need training?
– What are ongoing support and training opportunities do they offer?
– What is a Doghouse?
They would love to have a conversation with you so you can share dog joy in our community.
RSVPs are needed, so please contact ExecutiveHandler@gmail.com or phone (989) 640-8091, call or text.
Friendsgiving coming up November 12, 2023
The Eat Healthy Eat Local Foundation is planning their newest annual event – Friendsgiving!
You’ve never experienced a farm-to-table dinner like this before. They are featuring a very unique fall-themed menu showcasing local foods. They are collaborating with G3food4All to create a unique dining experience for you and your friends to enjoy.
– Faivor Fresh Produce & Flowers
– L & J Turkey Farms
– DavePops
– Oh Mi Organics
– Hard cider tasting sponsored by Phillips Orchards & Cider Mill
***All menu items are free from the top 9 allergens except coconut
There are 19 tickets still available, for ages 21+ only. Purchase tickets online now at www.eathealthyeatlocal.com
This event will take place at the Pierson 319 Building in downtown St. Johns on November 12, 2023. Doors will open at 3 p.m., dinner served at 4 p.m. and you’ll have a neat souvenir to take home with you along with a lot of fun memories, and prize giveaways.
Calendar marks Historical Society’s 50th
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.
Calendars are available for purchase at the Paine-Gillam-Scott HouseMuseum, 106 Maple and Trek Power Equipment, 510 N. Lansing St.in St. Johns. 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.