Festival of Lights begins December 1 with St. Nick Parade
Downtown St. Johns will host it’s traditional St. Nick Parade on Friday, December 1. Activities start at 5 p.m. with the parade at 6:30 p.m. The Christmas Craft show and Breakfast with Santa will be held on Saturday at the St. Johns High School.
For the past 3 years the community has selected a Saint of the Year, someone who has selflessly contributed to the St. Johns Community. This year the committee has chosen John Sirrine. He will be riding in the parade, and he will be presented with a plaque noting his accomplishments at the City Tree Lighting after the parade.
For more information go to https://www.sjlightfest.com/
Christmas Craft show and Breakfast with Santa is December 2
The 2023 Christmas Craft Show and Breakfast with Santa has a new location. This year organizers have expanded into a bigger venue and will be hosting this annual event at the St. Johns High School on December 2 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
– Craft Vendors all day 9am-3pm
– Breakfast with Santa 9 a.m.-11 a.m.
– New this year, Purse Bingo
Fill the Cop Car is Saturday, December 2
On Saturday, December 2 from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Law Enforcement officers throughout Clinton County will be asking for your help. Their goal is to Fill the Cop Cars with groceries.
Officers will be at your local grocery stores with the purpose of helping to fill our local food banks with non-perishable food items. Police Officers chose their profession so that they can help others.
Officers will be at the following locations in Clinton County:
– Kroger, 900 S. Business 127, St. Johns
– Wal-Mart, 1165 Superior Drive, St. Johns
– Monticello’s Market, 16912 Marsh Road, Bath
– Village Food Pride, 501 S. Main Street, Ovid
– On Herbison Road near the south DeWitt Meijer driveway (A fire truck and police vehicles will be parked in the Herbison Road cul-de-sac)
All food collected at these locations will be donated to local food banks in Clinton County. The officers of the St. Johns Police Department, Clinton County Sheriff’s Department, Bath Township Police Department, DeWitt Township Police Department and Ovid Police Department appreciate your generosity during this holiday season.
Indoor Winter Market is December 5
IQ Hub Art Explosion returns after thousands of visitors enjoyed the unique exhibit last winter. The event will run from November 28, 2023 through March 1, 2024 with special events each month. Admission to the Art Explosion event is free.
The first special event will be held on Tuesday, December 5 from 3 pm to 8 pm, as the Indoor Winter Market takes over the IQhub/AgroLiquid building. Visits with Santa will take place in the IQhub from 5 pm to 8 pm that evening. Come shop for holiday gifts and treats! There is an amazing line-up of local and regional crafts and artisan goods.
For more information on art entries please contact the IQhub at 989-227-3847 or email IQ.hub@agroliquid.com.
Mint City Singers present Christmas Joy December 8
The Mint City Singers Holiday Concert is December 8t at 7:00 PM at St Johns Lutheran Church.
The group is directed by Steven Easterling and accompanied by Jeff Richards. There will be a Free will offering at the door.
The church is located at 511 E. Sturgis Street in St. Johns. The Mint City Singers is a branch of the Clinton County Arts Council.
SafeCenter needs holiday donations
SafeCenter Domestic and Sexual Violence Services of Clinton and Shiawassee Counties will be providing “Christmas Wishes” to children, mothers, and fathers again this holiday season for those victims/survivors actively engaged in services.
Beginning December 19-December 21, clients of SafeCenter will have the opportunity to pick out items from their “Christmas Wish List” to have items under the tree on the big day.
In order to make this happen, however, SafeCenter needs the community’s help with donations of toys and various other items. By visiting the SafeCenter’s Facebook page you can find Christmas Wish Lists for children by age group, and for mothers and fathers.
All items will need to be collected by Friday, December 15. Please call the office to schedule a donation drop-off time at either of our two offices: 989-723-9716; or you can Amazon donations to our Admin Office:
SafeCenter, Attn: Holiday Hoopla, 1300 N. Hickory St, Owosso, MI 48867.
Thank you, in advance, for providing the Best Christmas Ever to child and adult survivors of domestic and sexual violence in our local community.
Last day to drop off Toys for Tots is December 5
2023 Toy Box Hosts
Bath
– Bath Charter Township?
– Bath High School, Leadership 101 Class
– Bath Township Library
East Lansing
– Mercantile Bank, Coolidge Road
DeWitt
– DeWitt VFW Post 671
– The Draft House
– Edward Jones/Suzi Hinningson
– Gunnisonville Meadows Assisted Living
– Little Scholars Preparatory School
– Fred Motz Builder
– Priority Auto Body and Service
– Sunbelt Rentals
Fowler
– Dollar General
St. Johns
– 508 Fab
– Art and Soul Gallery
– Big Boy of St. Johns
– Briggs District Library
– Clinton County Medical Center
– Country Spice Catering
– The Crave Shack
– Domino’s
– East Olive Community Center
– Edward Jones
– – Giving Paws
– The Maples of St. Johns
– Mercantile Bank
– Olympian Tool LLC
– Pauli Ford
– Smith Lawnscapes
– Snap Fitness
– Spicer Group, Inc.
– St. Johns Police Department
– Studio Glazed
– Suntree
– Unique Reflections
– Young Cheverolet
Wacousta
– Watertown Charter Township
– Westphalia
The Little Flower Market & Plannedscapes
Historical Society’s Calendar now 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.
Calendars are available for purchase at the Clinton County Historical Museum located in the Paine-Gillam-Scott House, 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.