Concerts in the Park return for their 16th season
2019 Schedule
June 12: Louie Longoria Band; Big Time Country
June 19: Mountain Town Brass; Elite Brass Band
June 26: Lansing Concert Big Band; Big Band Jazz
July 3: Root Doctor: Classic Soul, R&B, Blues
July 10: Sea Cruisers; Good Old Rock & Roll
July 17: Capitol City Chordsmen; Fun Barbershop Chorus
July 24: Dave Bennett Quartet; Swing to Rock
Aug. 31: Miranda & the M80s; Best of Queen & 80s Hits
Aug. 7: Toppermost; Beatles Tribute Band
Aug. 14: Saline Fiddlers; Amazing Youth Fiddlers
Aug. 21: Ross Mead and North Country; All Country
Aug. 28: Matt King; Elvis Impersonator
William E. Tennant Performance Shell; St. Johns City Park, Wednesday evenings; 7 p.m.; Rain or Shine
Police and Firefighters: Remembering Those Who Served
St. Johns Police Officer and Chief Reed Hall 1931-1949
This year the Paine-Gillam-Scott Museum has decided to honor the memory of those who served our community in the police and fire organizations. They will also showcase some of the major fires that have occurred in Clinton County in years past.
Police and fire protection are probably any organized community’s most valuable assets. Working hand in hand in many situations, they represent a dedicated group of highly trained individuals ready to serve at a moments notice in an infinite variety of emergencies.
Some of you may remember and some were before your time, but it will be a most interesting exhibit. If you have memories or photos relating to this exhibit please share them with them.
There will also be an exhibit celebrating the return of the Soap Box Derby to St. Johns.
Sheriff Jack Barnes and his deputy Percy Patterson show off their haul of confiscated marijuana back in the late 1930s.
We are in dire need of photos of previous sheriffs of Clinton County. They seem to be non-existent. If you have one, please contact us by e-mail pgsmuseum@gmail.com or phone 989-224-2894 and leave a message.
Located in the big red brick home on the west side of the courthouse, the museum’s opening day is Sunday May 19. They are open Sundays 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. and Wednesdays 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. Closed on holiday weekends.
SJHS Theatre celebrates 50th
St. John’s High School Theatre alumni and friends celebrated their 50th Anniversary with a banquet on Saturday, May 11 with special guests including Bob Koger and Barbara Markman.
TSC to honor vets Saturday, May 18
The St. Johns Tractor Supply Company will honor military veteran farmers on Saturday, May 18 at 11 a.m., awarding each winner with a $1,000 Tractor Supply gift card to support their agriculture projects and businesses. Winners were chosen based on their farm training and experience, personal investment, a serious need for assistance, and their vision and goals for the future of their farm business.
These award presentations will coincide with Tractor Supply’s annual Market Day event, which is also held on May 18 at participating stores nationwide. Market Day invites farmers, craft makers, artisans and other members of the community to show off their talents and sell their homemade and homegrown goods, whether they have been selling their goods for years or have only been dreaming of turning a hobby into a business.
These are free, family-friendly events that are open to the public. TSC is located at 2150 South US Hwy 27, Saint Johns, MI 48879.
Arts Council sponsoring poetry contest
The Clinton County Arts Council is looking for poems that reveal and celebrate the writer’s connection to the artistic, creative and cultural life of St. Johns.
Three poems will be selected and etched into the sidewalk; in front of the Clinton Norther Railway Train Depot, Wilson Center and the City Park Main Pavilion. This contest is open to all residents of Clinton County.
Our current Poet Laureate, Dennis Hinrichsen, has done an amazing job bringing awareness and creativity to the art of poetry. He is very involved and engaged in his poetry workshops and projects. Dennis has published over eight poetry books and has taught at LCC for over 25 years. Dennis has orchestrated these similar contests in Lansing and Charlotte.
As we continue our efforts to provide Clinton County with numerous, creative placemaking locations; the Arts Council’s poetry etching contest is looking for poems that illuminate where we live, where we work and where we play. As you are creating your poem for submission, give thought to the three locations; the history, events and glorious memories they’ve brought and continue to bring.
Dennis Hinrichsen will be holding Free Poetry Workshops on Saturday, June 22nd and 29th at Deb’s Sereni-TEA Lounge from 1:00-3:00pm. These workshops will help critic and provide insight to your works.
This project is supported and largely funded by the City of St. Johns.
Deadline for poem submissions is August 2nd. A panel of three judges made up of community/business folks, writers and artists will review and winners will be announced August 16. Etching will take place in early September in time for Art Walk: Chalk It Up!
Please view the clintoncountyarts.org website for guidelines and submission details.
IQhub offering summer day camps
The IQhub is offering a day camp for kids that they will be sure to love. Students have the opportunity to learn hands-on about agriculture and the environment, as well as some things about aviation.
Day Camps are first come first serve, with 30 openings available, in June and July.
The target range for students is ages 8-11 or current 2nd – 5th graders.
Registration fee is $25 per student, for one day or $40 per student, for two days (non-refundable).
Camps starts at 8:00 am and ends at 2:00 pm. Each student receives a camp T-shirt, rocket kit, lunch and transportation to the last session. Students are to dress appropriately for the weather and be prepared for some walking becaause they will be outdoors for a couple of hours.
Find all the info and how to register at https://www.iqhubag.org/. Sign up your child and friends now – space is limited.
Please Contact the IQhub for Questions (989) 227-3847 or IQ.hub@agroliquid.com