Bingham Cemetery Board to meet May 13
Current and future lot owners of South Bingham Cemetery can meet with the Board of Directors at their annual meeting on Monday, May 13 at 7:00 p.m. at the cemetery on 1324 W. Taft Rd., St. Johns.
Visitors are welcome. For more information, call 989-224-7629 or 989-224-7017.
Used tire collection on Monday, May 13
Used Tire Collection is scheduled for City residents on Monday, May 13, 2019.
Each household is limited to 4 (four) tires.
Tires must be placed out by the curb by 7 a.m. on May 13 to be picked up. Please make sure tires are removed from the rims. No large truck or tractor tires will be collected.
A Matter of Balance workshop still accepting participants
Managing Concerns about Falls is an interactive workshop which promotes the belief that falling and fears about falling are controllable. It aims to reduce fall risk, increase physical activity, and reduce fears about falling.
Although the workshop is primarily discussion, it does include an exercise program designed to increase balance, strength, coordination, and stability.
Caregivers and significant others are encouraged to register and attend as active participants.
The sessions will be held for 8 weeks at Community Christian Church, 400 E. State St., St. Johns, MI on Thursdays, May 9 – June 27, 2019 from 9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
The Workshop is free of charge but donations are accepted. $25 is the suggested donation, but it is not required). Pre-registration is required. To register, call Tri-County Office on Aging at 517-887-1465.
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, May 14 and
– First Baptist Church/Beacon of Hope (northwest parking lot), 512 S. US 27, St. Johns from 12-1:30 pm, Thursday, May 16 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 16.
Soup, bread, fruit and dessert will be served to all who come free of charge. For more information call 517-388-2005
This Saturday, May 11
Donations go to local organizations. His Cup Runneth Over is one of the places that will get some of the donations.
Lioness Club Perennial Plant Sale is May 18
The St. Johns Lioness Club is holding a Perennial Plant Sale on Saturday, May 18 from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. at 307 W. Cass Street in St. Johns.
Plants are $1.00, and all proceeds support community projects.
Summer Programs set to begin June 17
The City of St. Johns is excited to offer over 15 summer recreational programs for area youth. Presented by the City Recreational Department, various programs are available to children in grades K-5th, and camps begin June 17.
Most afternoon programs will include a trip to Sleepy Hollow State Park, where students will be fishing, geocaching, and participating in archery depending on the program chosen. Your child will have fun learning about the deep blue sea and taking a trip to the high school pool in Under the Sea Camp, dig for dinos in Dino Camp, hunt for treasure and plunder in Pirate Camp, sleuth for clues to become a Jr. Detective, or choose to work on the FUNdamentals of gymnastics, football, basketball, tennis, volleyball, soccer camps, and much more.
See the Recreation Department website for a complete list. The deadline to register for these programs is the Thursday before the camp is scheduled to start. Once classes reach maximum size, they will be closed for registration, so register early.
Due to necessary maintenance at the high school pool, information for swimming lessons, classes, and open swim will be posted at a later date. Please check the Recreation Department website for updates and availability.
For a full listing of recreation programs with descriptions, dates, prices, and swim levels, please visit the city website at http://cityofstjohnsmi.com/Departments/Parks-Recreation/Youth-Programs. If you are interested in signing up for any of our programs, registration forms can be printed off the website for convenience or picked up in the City Offices. Online registration will not be offered for these programs.
Any questions can be answered by calling the Recreation Department at 224-8944 ext. 227 or 228 or by emailing MHeard@ci.saint-johns.mi.us.