Lowe UMC Craft Show and Bake Sale will be Saturday, October 20
Lowe United Methodist Church is holding a Craft Show and Bake Sale, Saturday, October 20th from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
They have over 20 vendors with items ranging from Lularoe, knit and crochet items, essential oils, lavender items, Scentsy, ThirtyOne, local honey and so much more. The CRAVE food truck will also be on site.
The Church is at 5485 W Lowe Rd. St. Johns.
Work of the Heart needs volunteers
You can make a difference for the cherished foster and adoptive children in our program. Volunteers are needed to make the Annual Holiday Party and Store a great success for the Work of Heart children.
This event takes a lot of preparation, and they need your help. The event will be held on Saturday, December 8th, 2018 at the CCRESA Conference Center in St. Johns across from McDonald’s/Kroger shopping center.
Between now and then a lot of things must be done to prepare. If you could help in any way, whether in be preparing a craft or activity ahead of time, or helping with the children on the day of the event, please contact Peggy Hollingworth ASAP at hollin43@msu.edu or 989-224-5296.
Offered through Clinton County MSU Extension, the Work of Heart program provides education and support to enable foster and adoptive parents to provide a safe, nurturing and healthy environment for the children in their care. The program also provides supportive, educational and recreational programs for the children in foster care and those who have been adopted out of care.
East Olive Community Center to celebrate Grand Opening – Saturday, November 3
Join organizers for the Grand Opening Celebration of the new East Olive Community Center on Saturday, November 3 for an afternoon of fun and games.
There will be various carnival games, arts and Crafts, pumpkin painting, hay rides, Story time, indoor big screen movie and many other activities for families.
The Center is located in the former East Olive Elementary School building located at 2583 Green Road east of St. Johns.
St. Joseph Carnival
Children’s Garden ends another successful season
Join folks at Briggs District Library as they wrap up another successful season in the Rae Johnson Children’s Garden.
They will prepare the garden for winter, and then all will celebrate with food on the fire.
This free family program takes place on Saturday, October 27, from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. Visit the website for more information and to register today.
Community Thanksgiving planned for K of C Hall
On Thursday, November 22 there will be a no-cost community Thanksgiving Celebration and Dinner at the Knights of Columbus Hall. The worship service will start at 11 a.m., and the dinner will be held from 1-2 p.m.
This event is being sponsored by several community businesses, churches and service organizations. If you would like to help with a donation, or to volunteer your time, please call 989-292-0972.
Mark your calendar for December 7
St. Johns Festival of Lights and Santa Parade?Annual Festival of Lights and Santa Parade December 7
Soup kitchen makes stops in area next week
His Cup Runneth Over, a mobile soup kitchen, will be making a stop at
– First Congregational Church, 100 Maple Ave, St. Johns 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Tuesday, October 23 and at
– Beacon of Hope/First Baptist Church, 512 S. US 27, St. Johns, from 5:30 pm to 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, October 23 and at
– Carson City Linden Apartments, 320 E. Linden St., Carson City, Thursday, October 25 from 11 a.m to 1 p.m, and at
– The Meadows of St. Johns, 2265 W. Parks Rd., St. Johns, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Thursday, October 25.
Soup, bread, fruit and dessert will be served to all who come free of charge. For more information call 989-533-9535 or 989-544-5764
Socktober is here
Not everyone can open a drawer in the morning and choose a warm pair of socks to start their day. Some of us can, however, and we want to share this soul-warming experience with the soles of those who cannot. During the month of October, Briggs District Library will be collecting new socks for children and adults that will be donated to local charities.
Please join them with a simple and meaningful gesture to help families and friends who are in need. A new pair of socks, such a little thing, but an important item of clothing that is rarely donated to the less fortunate.
New socks and underpants are some of the most needed and least donated items to organizations that help those in need. So, this year they are expanding their Socktober drive to include new and packaged underpants as well.
These new items can be dropped off at the library circulation desk until Wednesday, October 31. More information about Socktober can be found on the website.