Vacant position on St. Johns Public Schools Board of Education
St. Johns Public Schools is seeking a citizen to be appointed to the Board of Education. The vacant position is to complete a term ending in December 2020.
Prospective candidates must be registered to vote and reside within the school district boundaries. Interested parties should submit a letter of interest to the Office of the Superintendent on or before November 30, 2018 at 4 p.m.
Submit letter of interest to:
Office of the Superintendent, 501 W. Sickels Street, St. Johns, MI 48879
Toys for Tots Campaign Underway
The Marine Corp Toys for Tots campaign has begun in Clinton County. The Clinton County Chamber of Commerce, which is the sponsoring organization for Toys for Tots in Clinton County has delivered collection boxes to businesses throughout the county that will collect toys through Monday, December 17 for Clinton County children.
Here are some of the popular toys requested by younger kids this year: Slime Kits, Paw Patrol, Legos (boys and girls), PJ Mask toys, Shopkins, Disney and Elmo Dolls, Fingerlings and Dinosaurs. For the older kids ideas include Art supplies, craft kits (to make jewelry or fleece for pillows and throws, etc), CDs, DVDs, books and Gift Cards.
If you place a toy in one of these boxes you can be assured the item will go to a child that lives in Clinton County:
In Bath: Bath Township Office
In DeWitt: Biggby Coffee (in the DeWitt Meijer), Bridge Street Hair, DeWitt City Police, DeWitt District Library, DeWitt Township Police & Fire (both locations), Mercantile Bank and Verizon Wireless.
In Fowler: Dollar General, Journey Federal Credit Union and Main Street Pizza;
In Ovid: Dollar General, Journey Federal Credit Union and Main Street Pizza;
In East Lansing: Mercantile Bank;
In Elsie: Dollar General
In St. Johns: Big Boy, Briggs Public Library, Clinton County Chamber of Commerce, Clinton County Sheriff’s Department, Dollar General, Journey Federal Credit Union, Mercantile, Peebles, Quest Software, St. Johns Police Department, Tractor Supply, Walgreens and Walmart.
In Wacousta: Watertown Charter Township.
If your family needs assistance with clothing, food and toys for the holidays, please register with Caring and Sharing at 989-224-1010. If you need assistance with just toys and you are not registered with another agency, call Clinton County Toys for Tots at 989-224-7248 or email ccchamber@4wbi.net.
If you have any questions about the Toys for Tots campaign, toys needs or toy distribution, contact Brenda Terpening at the Clinton County Chamber of Commerce at 989-224-7248.
Ladies Advent Dessert Tea is November 30
The Ladies Advent Dessert Tea will be held on Friday, November 30 at 7 p.m. at Pilgrim United Methodist Church; 2965 W. Parks Rd., St. Johns. Please join them, and please invite other women who might also be blessed by Carrie Gaul’s talk: “Can you hear the Whisper? In the Christmas frenzy . . . All Is Well.”
Revive our Hearts is a ministry that calls women to freedom, fullness and fruitfulness in Christ. Carrie serves on staff with Revive our Hearts and encourages women through her words to not merely survive, but to thrive. The Lord speaks through her to help women experience peace, joy, contentment and purpose.
If you would like to attend, or would like more information, please call Pilgrim United Methodist Church at (989) 224-6865.
Wilson Center gym to become Nerf battle field November 30
Join the City of St. Johns Recreation Department November 30th as they turn the Wilson Center gym into a Nerf battle field. Children will be participating in many different nerf based games. Each child will be given 10 bullets to start, bullets can be collected as the battles continues. Teams will be made up onsite with children present.
This event is for children in the 3rd through 12th grade. Students 3rd through 5th grade will be from 6:00 to 7:00 pm; Middle School aged students will take place 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.; High school aged students will take place from 9:00 to 10:00 p.m.
Each child must bring their own eye protection and nerf gun, of any size. The City will provide the bullets. Games will begin promptly at times published, so please arrive early enough to get checked in and the proper paperwork filled out. The cost to participate in this activity is $5 per participant.
For more information about this activity or any other recreation activity, contact the recreation department at (989)224-8944 ext 228 or email bblackmon@ci.saint-johns.mi.us. To register online, visit the website at http://cityofstjohnsmi.com/Departments/Parks-Recreation/Youth-Programs
Leonard announces December office hours
Speaker of the House Tom Leonard, R-DeWitt, will host office hours to meet with local residents and discuss their concerns about state government. Speaker Leonard represents Michigan’s 93rd District.
A coffee hour will take place on Friday, December 14, 8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. at Big Boy, 1408 Old U.S. 27, St. Johns, MI.
Local residents are encouraged to bring comments, questions and concerns about local government and anything else happening in the local community. Residents with questions about the coffee hours, or those who cannot make it, can contact Speaker Leonard’s office at 517-373-1778 or by emailing TomLeonard@house.mi.gov.
Wilson Center Auditorium – Upcoming 2018 Dates
November 30-December 1 – Homegrown Productions annual Holiday Show – 7:30 p.m. A Wonderful
Evening of Holiday Skits and Music for the Whole Family! Come and Enjoy! $5
Tuesday, December 4 – The Annual St. Johns Community Band Christmas Concert – 7:00 p.m.
Our local Community Band’s tradition Holiday Concert! Free Will Offering
Friday, December 7 – Emmy-Award Winning Kitty Donohoe and Friends – 7:00 p.m. Singer/
Songwriter Kitty Donohoe along with 2 musician friends will bring their Folk, Irishy and Canadianish Mix to the WC Stage in this not to be missed concert. $10
Saturday, December 8 – Elvis and Friends “Toys for Tots” Benefit Show – 7:00 p.m. Features
Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash, George Strait & Elvis! $10 or Unwrapped Toy
Friday, December 14 – Mint City Singers present their annual Holiday Concert” – 7:30 p.m.
Featuring Popular Early 20th Century Favorites and Seasonal Songs. Free Will Offering
Saturday, December 15 – “Big Band Saturday Night” with the Lansing Concert Jazz Band – 7:00 p.m.
This special 18-piece Big Band with their 2 Dynamic Singers will feature Jazz
Standards along with Christmas Classics. $10/$5
Sunday, December 16 – Mountain Town Brass Holiday Concert – 7:00 p.m. This exceptional
program will feature the best of traditional and seasonal brass music. Free Will Offering
For more information, please visit the Wilson Center Auditorium Facebook and Web Sites
Wilson Center Auditorium wilsoncenterauditorium.org.