Mobile Food Distribution is Saturday, December 9
this Saturday there will be a special December Mobile Food Distribution. December is one of the three months organizers do not normally have food distribution. Thanks, however, to the work of Basic Needs Center this month they will have a special mobile food distribution.
– Same place (South Point Mall parking lot at GracePointe Church down from Clinton County RESA).
– Same time (9-10:00 15 AM).
– Same procedure (same information required and same drive through process).
Please note all items given are non-perishable, shelf stable items.
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.
Don’t miss the Oak Street Holiday Lights Trail
The Oak Street Holiday Lights Trail at 202 E Oak St. will be running every weekend in December, weather permitting.
Every weekend they will run on Friday and Saturday, December 8, 9,1 5, 16 and 22 from 6:30-8:45 p.m. at the same time.
This is a free event for the community. All that they ask is that you sign a waiver because this is on personal property. The waiver table will be open until 8:30 p.m.
There is no public restroom so please be prepared for that, but the line does move fast so it’s not too long of a wait. All ages are welcome.
Local student graduates from UW-MADISON
Yazmin Castruita Rios of DeWitt was on of just over 1,300 students who received doctoral, bachelor’s, master’s and professional degrees in August 2023 from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She received her Doctor of Philosophy, Rehabilitation Counselor Education degree.
While there is no commencement ceremony in August, many of the graduates take part in the ceremonies the previous spring or in December.
For more information about UW-Madison, visit http://www.wisc.edu.
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.
Second Cup Cafe open Monday through Friday
The Second Cup Cafe located in the Clinton County RESA Bldg., 1013 Old US-27 in St. Johns is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
The Cafe supports young adults in the Transitions Classroom.
They are selling at $1.50 each Big cookies: NoBakes, Monster, Chocolate Scotcharoos, Molasses, Oatmeal-Raisin, Brownies, Soft Pretzels and cheese dipping sauce, Bagels, Coffee and Tea. They also have lots of assorted decorations. Come and support these hard working students.