Auditions scheduled at Wilson Center
Wilson Center Productions has announced its upcoming performance of Jesus Christ Superstar at the historic Wilson Center Auditorium. Auditions will be February 7 and 8.
All area actors are invited to audition at First Congregational Church of St. Johns, 100 Maple St., St. Johns on Thursday, February 7 from 3 – 7 p.m. and on Friday, February 8 from 6 – 10 p.m.
For more information call director Megan Wesner at 734-276-5155. Follow this link for more details about how to sign up for the audition.
What is the Future for Passenger Trains in Michigan?
The future and challenges of passenger train travel in Michigan and across the country will be the topic when rail expert, Nicholas Little, leads a discussion hosted by the Michigan Association of Railroad Passengers on Saturday, January 26, 10:00 a.m. – Noon.
The event will take place at the historic Grand Trunk Depot in St. Johns, which now houses the Clinton Northern Railway Museum.
Valentines Day Dance is February 15
The Maple River Charge Community Outreach Group will be hosting a Valentines Day Dance on Friday, February 15 from 7 p.m. at Lowe United Methodist Church, 5485 W. Lowe Rd. St. Johns, MI.
Only 100 tickets are available. Contact Ashley at the Church Office to reserve tickets, (989)224-4460.
City schedules Winter Open Gym
Join the City of St. Johns Recreation Department weeknights this winter for our Adult Open Gym Activities. The Winter Open Gym activities starts on Monday night with Volleyball taking place from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. The next open gym activity, Pickleball, takes place on Tuesday mornings from 10:00 am to 12:00 p.m. and Thursday evenings from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Lastly, open gym Basketball will take place on Wednesday nights from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
All activities will take place at the Wilson Center Gym. The cost to attend these activities is, $4 per night or you can purchase an open gym pass for $20 good for 6 visits (one pass can be used for multiple open gym activities). If you have any questions regarding these activities or any other recreation program, contact the recreation department at (989)224-8944 ext 228 or email bblackmon@ci.saint-johns.mi.us.
Zoo in your neighborhood at the Briggs
Representatives from Potter Park Zoo will be at the Briggs District Library as part of their Zoo in Your Neighborhood program on Saturday, February 2 at 1 p.m.
They will present a special family storytime where they will introduce participants to a few small animals, and read a story about them.
No library card is needed to attend, but advance registration is appreciated and can be found on the website.
Students in the news
Michigan Technological University in Houghton, Michigan has released the Dean’s List for the 2018 fall semester. More than 1,800 students were named to the Dean’s List last fall.
To be included, students must achieve a grade point average of 3.5 or higher.
Among the honorees are the following from the local area:
Saint Johns, MI
Sophie M. Owen, Engineering
Jacob H. Suidgeest, Computer Science
Nick C. Redman, Mechanical Engineering
DeWitt, MI
Jared M. Dietzel, Mechanical Engineering
John Kurburski, Mechanical Engineering Tech
Westphalia, MI
Matt J. Fox, Civil Engineering
Jared L. Smith, Computer Engineering
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Paige Wojcik-Wilson of Saint Johns was among more than 325 graduates honored at Michigan Technological University’s Fall Commencement held on the Houghton, Michigan campus on December 15, 2018. Wojcik-Wilson received a Bachelor of Science in Engineering Management.
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Iowa State University announces fall 2018 Dean’s List
Students named to the Dean’s List must have earned a grade point average of at least 3.50 on a 4.00 scale while carrying a minimum of 12 credit hours of graded course work.
Saint Johns, MI
Ian Maxwell Parker, Communication Studies
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Top scholars at Southwestern College in Winfield and at Southwestern College Professional Studies have been announced with the release of the Dean’s Honor Roll for the fall 2018 semester. Full-time students who earned grade point averages of at least 3.70 (4.0 equals an A) were eligible for the honor.
Fowler, MI
Nicholas Hurren
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The following students from your area have been named to the Dean’s Honor Roll for the Fall 2018 semester at Lawrence Technological University. To be named to the honor roll a student must maintain at least a 3.5 grade point average for the term.
Saint Johns, MI
Jacob Devereaux, Robotics Engineering
Brant Boettger, Audio Engineering Technology
Brendan Seyka, Graphic Design