2019 Concerts in the Park Schedule
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.
What to do when you have a bat in your house
While one can’t argue that bats are beneficial to our ecosystem, they are pretty creepy and have one big downside: they are one of the most common animals in Michigan to transmit rabies, a disease that is fatal if left untreated. That’s why, when it comes to bats, we are wise to keep our distance.
We encounter bats more often between May and September because that’s when they are more active, searching for food and rearing their young. They would much rather be outside, but sometimes find themselves in our homes.
The only thing worse than finding a bat in your house is getting bitten by one. If a bite occurs; or if a bat is found near a sleeping person, a child, or someone who is mentally impaired or intoxicated; you should:
– Capture the bat in case it needs to be tested.
– Call the 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. Communicable Disease nurses at the Health Department will assess your risk and determine if the bat needs to be tested. Please do not bring bats to the health department without calling first.
– Contact your doctor to see if you need treatment.
If a bat is found in the home but poses no threat, it most likely does not need to be tested for rabies. In this situation, you can capture the bat and set it free outside.
Capturing a bat isn’t as difficult as you may think. First, you’ll need to gather a few items: a pair of gloves (leather work gloves are ideal), a small box or coffee can, a piece of cardboard and tape. When the bat lands, approach it slowly. Place the box or coffee can over the bat and slide the cardboard under the container to trap the bat inside. Then, tape the cardboard securely to the container. Keep in mind that in order to be tested, a bat’s head must be kept intact, so hitting it with any type of object, like a tennis racket, is not advised.
Keep bats out of your home by replacing loose soffits, flashings, eaves and siding. Also, cover roof vents with screens, make sure all doors shut tightly with no gaps, and that window screens are not damaged or torn.
Additional steps you can take to keep your family safe:
– Avoid contact with wildlife.
– If a wild animal appears sick, report it to the Department of Natural Resources online at Michigan.gov/eyesinthefield or call 517-336-5030.
– Protect your pets by getting them vaccinated against rabies.
Soup Kitchen closed week of July 4th
His Cup Runneth Over, a mobile soup kitchen, will be closed the week of July 4th. No meals will be served.
For more information call 517-388-2005
Maple Rapids Picnic is July 13
Maple Rapids Fire and Rescue will be hosting their annual Chicken BBQ Picnic on Saturday, July 13 from 1 – 5 p.m. in the Maple Rapids Park.
Please join them for live local entertainment, Kids Activities, 50-50, and a Bean Bag Tournament. Price per meal will be $5. Seating is limited, so please bring lawn chairs or a blanket. No Alcohol is permitted in the park.
Summer Fun at CRV
July 1 and 2 Aerospace 2 Day Camp Cost $20This two-day camp teaches students all about aerospace from planes and rockets, to space ship and space travel. Students will have lots of fun building their own planes and rockets and exploring the universe.
July 8 – 12 Intermediate Robotics Cost $50
Using the Lego NXT robotics system, students will expand on their knowledge of building and programming larger robots with even more capabilities. This is a self-paced learning environment, which encourages student to learn and explore.
July 22 – 26 Alternative Energy Cost $75
There many different ways of generating electricity. This event looks at the different ways used in Michigan. Students will travel to explore alternative methods including solar and wind.
August 7 Yankee Air Zoo Cost $35
The Yankee Air Museum provides unique historical and educational experiences through aviation, military, and home front history, such as local history focused on the Willow Run B-24 Bomber Plant. Explore the many exhibits within the museum.
August 12 – 16 Robotics Competition Cost $20
Students who have gone through our robotics classes or have knowledge of Lego Robotics systems can use their knowledge to compete against other robot builders. Work as a team or an individual to create and robot that can perform a list of tasks. Each robot scores points for each activity completed and the amount of time it takes. A final winner will be crown at the end.
To register call 517-672-4226 or go online at https://www.crvonline.org/.
Briggs District Library News
Exercise Extravaganza at Lowe Church– All ages are welcome to join us on a night of exercising fun. We will be trying out different types of movement, including cardio drumming, yoga, go noodle, and an obstacle course. Please join us at Lowe Church on Thursday, July 18th, from 6:30-7:30 for an evening to move your heart. No library card is required for this event. Please register on our website or by calling the library. Lowe Church is located at 5485 W. Lowe Rd.
Toys in Space – Zeemo is a comedian, juggler, yo-yo expert, and magician, and he’s bringing his unique talents to our library on Wednesday, July 24, from 6:30-7:30. Zeemo will perform demonstrations with toys that were taken into space aboard the Space Shuttle Discovery, and will host a juggling workshop afterwards. Registration for this FREE family program is appreciated, and is now available.
Coding Club – This *New* program will teach beginning robotics and programming using the library’s Ozobots. This is an introduction to Ozobots, so no prior experience is necessary. The class for tweens and teens ages 11-14 will meet Monday, August 5, Tuesday, August 6, and Wednesday, August 7 from 2:00-3:00. Registration is required and begins Monday, July 8.
Toddler Storytime – Children ages 2-3 (with a participating adult) are invited to join us on Wednesday mornings, 10:30-11:00, August 7th- August 28th where we will read stories, move to the music, and explore our imagination with crafts all while learning about the world around us. Registration is required and begins Wednesday, July 3rd.
Kiddie Drive-in Movie– Children ages 3-5 will create their own “cars” to sit in while we enjoy a short cartoon and a snack on Friday, August 2nd from 2:30-3:15pm. Registration is required for this event and begins on Friday, July 3rd.
S.A.M. in the Summer – Out of this world fun with hands-on participation for children going into grades 2nd thru 5th. Monday, July 15th: (grades 2nd and 3rd, 9:30-11:30am) ~ (grades 4th and 5th, 1:00 – 3pm). Registration is required and opens: Monday, June 17th. **Limited to 15 children per grade for each session. It will be messy, creative, interesting, informational and loads of summer fun.
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 Monday evenings, July 8th-July 29th, 5:00-6:30 for a night of digging in the dirt. Registration is required for this program and is open now.
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.
Briggsflix – This summer we’ll be showing space-themed movies for adults and teens. The next show is Wednesday, July 17, and starts at 6:30. Registration is required, and is now 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 2:00-3:00pm.
Library Closure – The library will be closed on Thursday, July 4 in observance of the Independence Day holiday. The book drop will be open for returns during the closure.
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
Chronic Pain PATH workshop coming up
“Chronic Pain PATH (Personal Action Toward Health) is a 6-week workshop designed for people with chronic pain. In this interactive workshop, people are taught effective tools to better self-manage their condition and its impact on their life.
Managing chronic pain is more than taking medications. We address a variety of topics including fatigue management, dealing with difficult emotions, and pacing and planning. Includes the Moving Easy Program: safe exercises to improve strength, flexibility, and endurance. Caregivers and significant others are also welcome to sign up and attend as active participants. The workshop is free of charge courtesy of Michigan State Medical Society. Pre-registration is required.”
The Chronic Pain PATH workshop will be held at Clinton County Medical Center, 1005 S. US 127
St. Johns on Wednesdays, July 17 – August 21, 2019 from 2:00 – 4:30 p.m.
Register at the Tri-County Office on Aging at 517-887-1465. Priority is given to those 50+ but all are welcome to call. Funding provided by Michigan State Medical Society.
Moolenaar announces Office Hours for July
Today, 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.
July 11
1:30-2:30 PM Clinton County Courthouse, Garden Level Conference Room A, 100 East State Street, Saint Johns, MI 48879