Spray Park opens June 1 weather permitting
Concerts in the Park schedule
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.
Sister Hazel benefit concert is June 15
A concert to benefit the return of the Derby and other local organizations will be held at Uncle John’s Cider Mill on Saturday, June 15, 2019 from 3:00 – 11:00 p.m.
The concert will feature the platinum rock band, Sister Hazel, who has been noted as, “One of the Top 100 Most Influential Independent Performers of the last 15 years” by Performing Songwriter Magazine. Also performing will be Sadie Bass, Blues 202, Others Eyes, and Wing It.
Proceeds from the concert will go to the Saint Johns Soap Box Derby, Boy Scouts, Saint Johns VFW Post 4113, and an animal rescue organization.
Ticket prices are $30 general admission and $100 VIP.
Special Olympics Area 28 Golf Scramble is June 15
Mark your calendars June 15, 2019 for the 23rd annual Special Olympics Area 28 Clinton County Golf Scramble at the Emerald Golf Course. Continental breakfast, 18 holes with cart, luncheon, raffles, prizes are all included for only a $70 entry fee.
They are looking for golfers and sponsors to make this outing a success. The money raised helps pay for equipment, uniforms, transportation and much more. Area 28 wants to reach out and include as many children and adults with intellectual disabilities in Special Olympics as possible. In order to do so, they need community support.
All Special Olympics programs and activities are provided at no cost to the athletes and their families. There is no state or federal funding. Area 28 is run strictly by volunteers and relies upon the generosity of contributions.
Although sports is the vehicle, the ultimate goal of Special Olympics is to help persons with intellectual disabilities participate and receive respect as members of their communities. Please help our athletes reach this goal! Your support is very much appreciated.
For further information, to reserve your team or to become a sponsor, please contact Area 28 Representative Robyn Monville at 989.224.7021, or Area 28 Director Debbie Cornell at 517.669.7704 or via email at area28@somi.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, June 4 and
-First Baptist Church/Beacon of Hope (northwest parking lot), 512 S. US 27, St. Johns from 12-1:30 pm, Thursday, June 6 and at
-The Meadows of St. Johns, 2265 W. Parks Rd., St. Johns, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Thursday, June 6.
Soup, bread, fruit and dessert will be served to all who come free of charge. For more information call 517-388-2005.
Watch for ticks
The Mid-Michigan District Health Department is encouraging residents to get outside and enjoy all that our beautiful state has to offer this time of year, but also to watch for ticks.
Ticks may be tiny, but they can pack quite a punch, especially the blacklegged/deer tick, which can transmit Lyme disease.
Symptoms of Lyme disease include fever, chills, headache, muscle and joint pain, and a bull’s-eye rash at the site of the bite. If not properly diagnosed and left untreated, infection can spread to the joints, the heart and the nervous system.
The best defense against Lyme disease is prevention. If possible, avoid shady, moist areas in wooded and grassy locations, as these are the preferred hiding spots for ticks. If you do need to venture into these areas, walk on well groomed trails and avoid contact with overgrown grass, brush and leaves.
Other prevention tips include:
– Apply repellent containing DEET or Picaridin to exposed skin, following manufacturer’s instructions.
– Spray clothes with permethrin, which kills ticks on contact.
– Wear enclosed shoes, long pants, and a long-sleeved shirt.
– Tuck pants into socks or boots.
– Use tick prevention products on your pets
After returning from potentially tick-infested areas, check yourself and your pets for ticks and shower immediately to wash off and find ticks that may be on you. Ticks can attach to any part of the body, but are commonly found in the hairline, ears, waistline, groin, armpits and sock line.
If you find a tick attached to your skin, remove it promptly to decrease the chance of infection. Using fine-tipped tweezers, grasp the tick as close to the skin’s surface as possible. Slowly and gently pull upward with steady, even pressure. After removing the tick, thoroughly clean the area and your hands with soap and water and apply an antiseptic to the bite wound.
If you find a tick and would like to know what kind it is, visit Michigan.gov/lyme. Here you can view photos of ticks commonly found in Michigan and even submit an electronic photo for Michigan Department of Health and Human Services staff to identify. Ticks can also be submitted to the State lab for Identification. Those identified as a type that can transmit Lyme disease can be tested if the tick is still alive. If you would like to submit a tick to the State lab for identification and possible testing, please contact Mid-Michigan District Health Department at 989-227-3111 in Clinton County, 989-875-1019 in Gratiot County, or 989-831-3615 in Montcalm County.
If you experience a fever, rash, or muscle or joint aches within several weeks of removing a tick, be sure to see your doctor. Patients treated with appropriate antibiotics in the early stages of Lyme disease usually recover quickly.
Mid-Michigan District Health Department serves the residents of Clinton, Gratiot and Montcalm Counties.
Briggs District Library News
Summer Kick-Off Event – We will kick-off the summer and our Summer Reading Program with a bounce house and other inflatables, Face Painting by Sharon, our giant chess and checkers set, plinko and other fun lawn games, and a special visit from Pete the Cat! Monday, June 10 from 4:30-7:30, at the Rotary Park across the street from the library. No registration or library card is needed for this free family program!
Cook Me a Story ~ A Fairy Tale Feast – Recipes inspired by classic Fairy Tales will be retold with a yummy recipe that we will create as a group and enjoy together. Each Session will start with a sensory experience: taste, smell and tactile. Mrs. Daman, Begindergarten Teacher at St. Joseph School will lead us thru the fun of cooking a truly unique fairytale experience that begins with “Once Upon a Kitchen…”, Tuesday, June 18 10:30-11:30 a.m. (ages 4 and 5) will enjoy “Three Little Pigs-In-a-Bundle.” Tuesday, June 18, 1:30-2:30 (ages 5 and 6) will be pleased to learn about “Rapretzel Meets Little Merm-Ade” and on Thursday, June 20, 2:30-3:30 (ages 6 and 7) we will listen to the story “I Really Like Slop by Mo Willems (not a fairytale)” and create Elephant Ears and Piggy Tails. Registration is required and open right now.
101 Things That Happened on the Mackinac Bridge – Mike Fornes is returning to the library to share stories of the history of the Mackinac Bridge. Monday, June 17, 6:30-7:30. No library card is needed to attend this free program, but registration is appreciated, and is now available.
Sky Lab Planetarium – Explore the wonders of the night sky from inside the library when we host this special event! This giant inflatable dome planetarium will be at the library Thursday, June 27 from 6:00-8:00p.m, consisting of four 30-minute programs. Participants may register for one of the four programs. Space is limited for each program, so registration is required, and begins Thursday, May 30.
Hands on Creative Fun, Fingerprint Art – Children ages 7 -10 are invited to participate in fingerprint art on Thursday, May 30th, 6:30-7:30pm. We will have an assortment of colored of ink pads, jewels, and glitter to make several projects for them to take home for themselves or to give away to friends and family. There will be various bookmarks, frames, canvas and more to create masterpieces that are unique to each child. Registration is required and open now.
Cartoons and Crafts – Children ages 8-12 can join us on Thursday, June 6 when we’ll watch an episode of The Jetsons, and then complete a small craft. Registration is required and is now available.
Family Movie Fridays – Free movies for the family to enjoy, each Friday, June 14-July 26 (no movie on Friday, July 5). All shows begin at 2:30. A complete list of movies is available on our website. Registration is appreciated, and is now available.
Summer Reading Storytimes for Children ~ It’s that time again – The library is over the moon as we begin this summer’s theme “A Universe of Stories.” We will blast off to a stellar summer of stories, we will launch into tales of space, we will rocket to new heights and reach for the stars. It will be a galaxy of fun with out of this world excitement. [Lapsit (12-24 months with adult participation) Friday mornings, 10:30-11 a.m., June 7- June 28.], [Pre-Reader (4-6, independent listeners) Wednesday mornings, 10:30 – 11 a.m., June 19 – July 31 * NO session July 3rd], [Primetime (3-5, independent listeners) Tuesday evenings, 7-7:30 p.m., June 4 – June 25], [Toddler (2-3 with adult participation) Thursday mornings, 10:30-11 a.m., June 6 – July 18) * NO session July 4] All programs will offer stories, music, creative movement, games, crafts, activities and more. You are invited to join us as we expand our horizons and tour the universe! Registration is required and open at this time.
Briggsflix – This summer we’ll be showing space-themed movies for adults and teens. First up on Wednesday, June 19 is the Mel Brooks comedy, Spaceballs. The show starts at 6:30. Registration is required, and is now open.
Garden Buddies – Explore and grow with us in the Rae Johnson’s Children’s Garden. We’ll learn about what it takes to grow the food we love to eat. Children ages 7-12 are invited to join us on Tuesday evenings, June 11th-July 2nd, 5:00-6:30 for a night of digging in the dirt. Registration is required for this program and is open.
Exercise Extravaganza – Try out different ways to get your body moving this summer. Children ages 7-11 are invited to join us on Wednesday afternoons, 2:30-3:15 for a chance to experience 5 different energizing exercises. This 6-week series will run from June 19th-July 31st (no session on July 3rd) and participants will be able to sign up for them all or choose what days they want. Sessions will include Cardio Drumming on June 19, Yoga on June 26th, Go Noodle on July 10th, Karate on July 17, Obstacle Course on July 24, and a Bonus Round on July 31. Registration is required for this program and is open.
Connections – Patrons needing help with OverDrive/Libby, RBDigital, or any of the library’s other e-services will be able to come to the library for drop-in tech help each Wednesday from 2:00-3:00 p.m.
For more program information or to register, visit the library’s website www.briggsdistrictlibrary.org or Facebook page or call (989)224-4702.
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Contact Information:
Library Director: Sara Morrison
Phone: 989-224-4702 * Fax: 989-224-1205
E-mail: director@briggsdistrictlibrary.org
Street address: 108 E Railroad * Saint Johns, MI 48879
MMDHD Calendar – June 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
June 4: 8 a.m. to Noon and 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
June 11: 8 a.m. to Noon and 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
June 18: 8 a.m. to Noon and 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
June 25: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 5:30 p.m..
****New Clinic in Shiawassee County***
June 13: 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
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:
– June 5
– June 10: 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.
– June 26: 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
June 10: 8 a.m. to noon and 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
June 12: 8 a.m. to noon and 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m
June 17: 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
June 20: 8 a.m. to noon and 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
June 24: 8 a.m. noon and 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 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.
Moolenaar announces Office Hours for June
Congressman John Moolenaar announced office hours to be held by constituent relations representatives at locations throughout the Fourth District. The purpose of the office hours is to help residents in need of assistance with a federal agency, like the IRS and the VA.
June 13
1:30 -2:30 PM
DeWitt City Hall, Large Conference Room, 414 East Main Street, DeWitt, MI 48820