{"id":16770,"date":"2022-08-25T20:59:19","date_gmt":"2022-08-26T00:59:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stjindy.com\/?p=16770"},"modified":"2024-01-25T13:58:18","modified_gmt":"2024-01-25T13:58:18","slug":"latest-news-233","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stjindy.com\/newindy\/?p=16770","title":{"rendered":"Latest News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Take a peek inside St. Joseph Church<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/pXw-zE2-myQ\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe> &#8211; album courtesy of Dave Klein<\/p>\n<p>Back in July Fr. Mike Williams announced that St. Joseph Church would be undertaking a big renovation program. See what progress has been made.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Longoria inducted into Michigan Country Hall of Fame<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-22819\" src=\"https:\/\/stjindy.com\/newindy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/08louielongoria.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"340\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stjindy.com\/newindy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/08louielongoria.jpg 500w, https:\/\/stjindy.com\/newindy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/08louielongoria-300x204.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Well it&#8217;s official. On August 20 hometown favorite Louie Longoria became the newest member of The Michigan Country Music Hall Of Fame.<\/p>\n<p>The Michigan Country Music Hall of Fame Induction Show featured a 2-hour concert called the Generations of Country show taking attendees through all the decades of country music with different performers and ending with amazing up and coming stars from Nashville Tennessee.<\/p>\n<p>For more information to to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcmhof.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #0000cc;\">https:\/\/www.mcmhof.com\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Historical Society annual program coming up September 15<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The Clinton County Historical Society&#8217;s Annual Program will be held on September 15, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. AgroLiquid, 1130 S. DeWitt Rd.<\/p>\n<p>This year the speaker will be Art Wainwright, a local TV and radio host. He will be sharing tales of his past experiences.<\/p>\n<p>You don&#8217;t need to be a member of the Historical Society to enjoy this evening with them. All are invited. Desserts and Drinks will be furnished.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Elvis returns with season-ending Concert in the Park August 31<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Do you remember what you\u2019ve been doing on the Wednesday evening before Labor Day for the past 12 years? A lot of you will because that\u2019s how long Matt King has concluded the St. Johns Concert in the Park series over the years.<\/p>\n<p>Matt King\u2019s award-winning Elvis Tribute Show will once again take center stage on Wednesday evening, August 31 starting at 7:00 at the William E. Tennant Performance Shell in the beautiful St. Johns City Park.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis is one of our most popular concerts of the summer,\u201d says Bill Tennant, concert coordinator. \u201cI\u2019d be run out of town, tar and feathered, if we ever changed things up. Our audiences absolutely love him!\u201d<\/p>\n<p>A Michigan resident, King has traveled throughout the United States and Europe entertaining audiences with his unique ability to bring the King to life via his moves, mannerisms, looks and costuming &#8211; and, of course, that distinctive voice. He took first place at the 2014 Windsor King Festival, and also captured first in the 2014 Midwest Elvis Competition. Those honors are in addition to numerous similar top-place finishes at Elvis events around the United States.<\/p>\n<p>The concert is sponsored by the Clinton County Arts Council (CCAC) and the City of St. Johns. It is open to the public free of charge but donations are gratefully accepted.<\/p>\n<p>All concerts are presented rain or shine. The Lion\u2019s Club food trailer will be available this year. Social distancing and safety precautions are strongly encouraged. The CCAC receives funding from the Michigan Arts &amp; Cultural Council and the National Endowment for the Arts.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Great crew working in the Lions food trailer. Miranda &amp; the M80s drew a big crowd, and they had a lot of customers.<\/p>\n<p>Volunteers pictured include Lions Duane and Marilyn Witter of the Carson City Lions Club who have relocated to St. Johns, Lion Nancy Presocki, new Lion Andrea Ryan and her aunt Dixa Rositas, Lion Gloria Carnicom, and volunteers Cheryl Hickey and Laurie Blackmer. Lions Dean M Hartenburg and Carrie Hartenburg also were there enjoying the concert and helping out when needed.<\/p>\n<p>Plan to attend the final concert next week to enjoy an always great performance by Matt King with his Tribute to Elvis. There will be free popcorn for all, compliments of a local Good Samaritan who does not want to be named.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Watercolor Fundamentals begins Saturday August 27<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Watercolor Fundamentals Level 1 Class, Water Control, will be held on<br \/>\nSaturday, August 27 from 1:00 &#8211; 4:30 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>Sponsors have space for 6 people for our upcoming Watercolor class at the Art and Soul Gallery with artist Susan Mahoney.<\/p>\n<p>This class is designed for the beginning watercolorist or for those looking to learn more but already have a little bit of watercolor knowledge.<\/p>\n<p>Beginning watercolorists often have a love-hate relationship with water. This in-depth class covers how to work with various levels of moisture in the paint, paper and brush in order to succeed with the medium. You will explore washes, glazes, lifting, hard and soft edges and how to avoid blooms. Your new skills will be put into action painting a tonal landscape.<\/p>\n<p>The cost for the session is $55.<\/p>\n<p>Contact the Art and Soul Gallery at 989-224-2429 or <a href=\"mailto:clintoncountyarts1@gmail.com\"><span style=\"color: #0000cc;\">clintoncountyarts1@gmail.com<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Annual Chocolate Walk is October 7<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The 2nd Annual Chocolate Walk is planned for Friday, October 7, 2022<br \/>\nfrom 5 \u2013 8:30 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>The Chocolate Walk is sure to be a night of sweet fun for everyone. Enjoy a night touring St. Johns businesses while collecting a chocolate treat at each stop. Complete the map for a chance to win a prize. Be sure to stop at bonus locations outside of the downtown area for additional chances to win.<\/p>\n<p>Tickets start at $15 per person, with the option to upgrade to a $25 Golden Ticket and receive a commemorative wooden box to collect your chocolate treats.<\/p>\n<p>The number of tickets is limited to 210 for this sweet event, so be sure to order your tickets early. Ticket sales began on Monday, August 22. For more information visit <a href=\"https:\/\/clintoncountyarts.org\/chocolate-walk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #0000cc;\">https:\/\/clintoncountyarts.org\/chocolate-walk\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Take a peek inside St. Joseph Church &#8211; album courtesy of Dave Klein Back in July Fr. Mike Williams announced that St. Joseph Church would be undertaking a big renovation program. See what progress has been made. Longoria inducted into Michigan Country Hall of Fame Well it&#8217;s official. 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