Paint the Town Purple
On Saturday morning, April 27 Relay for Life Volunteers will be in St. Johns, Fowler, Ovid, Elsie, Maple Rapids, DeWitt “Painting The Town Purple” with ribbons and posters.
Meet the Fresh Food Fairy April 29
Join folks at the Briggs District Library for an exciting presentation involving eating, touching, smelling, and creating faces out of fresh veggies. Participants will also be able to take a turn on the Bike Blender, and make delicious samples of smoothies.
This free family program is open to all ages, but the information and activities will be geared toward children in preschool-5th grade.
Space and supplies are limited, so visit the website to register today. https://www.briggsdistrictlibrary.org/
Soup kitchen makes stops in area
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, April 30 and – – – First Baptist Church/Beacon of Hope (northwest parking lot), 512 S. US 27, St. Johns from 12-1:30 pm, Thursday, May 2 and at
– The Meadows of St. Johns, 2265 W. Parks Rd., St. Johns, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Thursday, May 2.
Soup, bread, fruit and dessert will be served to all who come free of charge. For more information call 517-388-2005
Mint City Garden Club meets May 2
The monthly meeting of Mint City Garden Club will be held Thursday, May 2, at 7:15 p.m.
The speaker will be from the Michigan Wildflower Farm in Portland, MI.
Meetings are held at Clinton Commons Community Center, 1105 S. Scott Rd. Visitors are welcome to attend.
For further information about this meeting or how to become a member, email mintcountrygardenclub@gmail.com or call 517-599-6307.
St. Johns Spring Clean-Up coming up May 11
Spring Clean-Up is scheduled for Saturday, May 11, 2019. Please do not place items out by the curb before Saturday, May 4th but all items must be out by 6:00 am on Saturday, May 11th. Items placed out after the contractors has passed through will not be picked up.
This event is for City residents only who live in one to four unit dwellings. Property owners of these units pay a refuse fee on their summer taxes. Apartment buildings over four units, commercial/industrial properties and the trailer park are not eligible for the Spring Clean-up. City residents please do not allow non-residents to place refuse in front of your property. City police will be monitoring Non-City resident trash dumping. All violators may be prosecuted and fined $500.
Moolenaar Announces May Office Hours
May 9 from 1:30-2:30 PM
Clinton County Courthouse, Garden Level Conference Room “A”, 100 East State Street, Saint Johns, MI 48879
MMDHD Calendar – May, 2019
Family Planning Clinic Schedule
The Mid-Michigan District Health Department’s Family Planning Clinics provide confidential care to men and women in need of contraception and reproductive health services. Charges for services and supplies are based on income. The Family Planning Clinics are scheduled as follows:
Mid-Michigan District Health Department
1307 E. Townsend Road
St. Johns, MI 48879
May 7: 8 a.m. to Noon and 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
May 14: 8 a.m. to Noon and 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
May 21: 8 a.m. to Noon and 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
May 28: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 5:30 p.m..
****New Clinic in Shiawassee County***
May 9: 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. 149 E Corunna Ave, Corunna MI
For more information or to schedule an appointment, call (989) 224-2195, Option 5, Monday through Friday.
Hearing & Vision Screening Clinic
Vision screening is required for all children entering kindergarten. The Mid-Michigan District Health Department offers free vision testing, as well as hearing screening tests for all children ages 3 to 21. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call (989) 227-3125, Monday through Friday.
WIC Benefit Pick-Up Schedule
Pregnant and breastfeeding women, infants and children up to 5 years old may be eligible for free food through the WIC (Women, Infants & Children) program. The Mid-Michigan District Health Department WIC Benefit Pick-up Clinics are scheduled as follows:
May 1
May 13: Mid-Michigan District Health Department, 1307 E. Townsend Road in St. Johns, from 9 a.m. to Noon and 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
May 22: at Valley Farms Baptist Church, 1141 E State Rd, Lansing,
from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. until 3 p.m.
For more information or to schedule an appointment, call (989) 224-2195, Option 5, Monday through Friday.
“In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) policy, this institution is prohibited from discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, Room 326-W, Whitten Building, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call (202) 720-5964 (voice and TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.”
Immunization Clinic
The Mid-Michigan District Health Department Immunization Clinics are to be held as follows:
Mid-Michigan District Health Department
1307 E. Townsend Road
St. Johns, MI 48879
May 6: 8 a.m. to noon and 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
May 8: 8 a.m. to noon and 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m
May 13: 8 a.m. to noon and 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
May 16: 8 a.m. to noon and 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
May 20: 9 a.m. 12:30 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Immunizations will be available for adults and children eight weeks of age through adulthood, appointments are preferred. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call (989) 224-2195, Option 5, Monday through Friday.