Pilgrim UMC holds Rummage Sale this weekend
Pilgrim United Methodist Church, located at 2965 W. Parks Road St. Johns on the corner of DeWitt and Parks Roads, will hold an indoor Rummage Sale on Friday, July 19 from 9:00-5:00 and again on Saturday, July 20 from 8:00-5:00.
Items may be purchased by Free Will offering unless otherwise marked. Proceeds will go to the KAIO Youth Program.
Coding Club begins August 5 at the Briggs
The Briggs District Library is offering a session of their Coding Club for tweens and teens ages 11-14. This session takes place over 3 days, Monday, August 5 through Wednesday, August 7 from 2:00-3:00 p.m.
This is an introduction to robotics and color coding using Ozobots. No previous experience with Ozobots is necessary.
More information and registration is available on the website. https://www.briggsdistrictlibrary.org/childrens-programs/programs-for-kids/coding-club
Laser Tag Night is July 30
Join this fun Laser Tag event at the St. Johns High School softball field for 12-17 year olds. Parents and guardians are welcome too.
Popcicles and water will be provided.
For more information contact Sarah Thelen 989-227-3140 sthelen@mmdhd.org
2019 Concerts in the Park Schedule
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.
Most Holy Trinity Parish Festival, Fowler is July 25-28
A complete schedule of events, contact information, and registration forms for the 5K Race, Volleyball and Three-on-Three Basketball can be found at the parish website: http://www.mhtparish.com/parish-festival.html
Further questions: please contact the Parish Office at 989-593-2162.
Legendary Artists Passage celebration is August 3
Murals beautify our public spaces and Arts Council members are so very pleased with everyone’s involvement and commitment to this project. From prepping to preserving, this community mural project has been so rewarding in so many ways and to so many people involved.
Please join them for a celebration reception at the Depot Pavilion on Saturday, August 3 at 3:00 p.m. Enjoy light refreshments. Then as a community everyone will all walk the trail to the mural.
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, July 23 and at
– The Meadows of St. Johns, 2265 W. Parks Rd., St. Johns, from 3 pm to 5 pm, Thursday, July 25.
Soup, bread, fruit and dessert will be served to all who come free of charge. For more information call 517-388-2005.
Old 27 tour to visit St. Johns on August 22
On Thursday, August 22 the Michigan Old US 27 Motor Tour will be in Downtown St. Johns from 8 a.m. – a.m.
For more information please visit http://www.old27tour.com/index.php
HSMM’s Mainstream Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Wait List opening in July
Housing Services Mid Michigan announces the opening of its Mainstream Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Wait List for individuals with disabilities, ages 18-61.
To qualify, you must have a verifiable disability, be between the ages of 18 and 61, and agree to live in Clinton County.
Packets will be available Monday, July 22, 2019 through Friday, August 2, 2019,
either from the Clinton DHHS office located at 105 W. Tolles Dr., St. Johns, MI 48879, or by downloading from www.hs-mm.org.
All packets must be returned in one of the following ways: emailed to csmith@hs-mm.org, faxed to 517-541-0269, or mailed with a postmark no later than Friday, August 16, 2019 to HSMM at PO Box 746 Charlotte, MI 48813 to be considered for the wait list. Complete applications will be added to the current wait list based on the date and time received. Please call 517-541-1180 with any questions.
CRV to visit Yankee Air Museum
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.
The Yankee Air Museum offers a wealth of educational programs and excels with STEM programming
specifically developed for children grades K-12.
The community Resource Volunteers has scheduled a trip on August 7 from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. for ages 8-12 year olds. The cost of the event is $35 which cover transportation and admission to the museum. Please bring a sack lunch, wear comfortable shoes and dress according to the
weather.
Deadline to sign up for this event is July 30. For more information or to register, go to
www.CRVOnline.org or call our office at 517-672-4226.