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Museum opens for Christmas season November 28<\/strong><\/p>\n

Paine-Gillam-Scott House will be open for the Christmas season November 28. The house will be decorated in the Victorian style featuring live greens and a fir Christmas tree.<\/p>\n

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Christmas ornaments and toys from the late 1800s through early 1900s are featured this year. Period dress clothes are on the mannequins from the museum\u2019s vintage collection. Tables are decorated with beautiful china serving dishes. Many holiday antiques are on display as well as the 2018 Exhibit of World War I artifacts.<\/p>\n

The museum is open Wednesdays 2- 6 p.m. and Sundays 1-4 p.m., closing for the winter, Wednesday, December 16 at 6 p.m.<\/p>\n

The Museum is located west of the courthouse, 106 Maple St., St. Johns, Michigan. Group tours and individual tours are welcome.<\/p>\n

For more information call 989-224-2894 or email PGSmuseum@gmail.com<\/font><\/a>. Visit our webpage, PGSmuseum.com<\/font><\/a> and Facebook, Paine-Gillam-Scott Museum.<\/p>\n

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Clinton Northern Railway launches fundraiser<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Just in time for the holiday season, Clinton Northern Railway (CNR) has launched a Schwan\u2019s Cares fundraiser campaign for restoring the interior of two 73.5 foot long wooden rail cars now sitting on the tracks by the St. Johns Depot. The Sault Ste. Marie is a sleeper car, built in 1902 and the Railroad Post Office car was built in 1903. Both are a key part of railroad history in this country.<\/p>\n

Schwan\u2019s Cares helps non-profit organizations, in this case the Clinton County Arts Council, of which CNR is a branch, to raise money by donating a percentage of sales over a number of weeks.<\/p>\n

This fundraiser under Schwan\u2019s Cares is called CNR Railcar Restoration. Food can be ordered on line at schwans-cares.com\/c\/43354<\/font><\/a>, then click \u201cShop Now;\u201d or by phone at 1-855-870-7208. The campaign ID is 43354.<\/p>\n

The Railcar Restoration Project will receive 20% of the value of all orders placed in either way as long as the ID number is included until the end of December. After that, there will still be a percentage contributed, but it will be a lower percentage. The food will be delivered to your home, of course.<\/p>\n

Even better for the rail cars, any gift cards for Schwan\u2019s goods bought through the end of December using the process described above will yield 40% of the value to the Railcar Restoration Project.<\/p>\n

Happy shopping and gift-giving.<\/p>\n

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Relay For Life Of Clinton County Kick Off is November 27<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The Relay For Life Of Clinton County Kick Off will be held on Tuesday November 27, 2018 at 6:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m. at AgroLiquid, 3055 M-21-St. Johns.<\/p>\n

Relay is community driven fundraising walk where individuals and teams of friends, family and colleagues celebrate cancer survivors, remember those we have lost to cancer, and fight back by raising money and awareness in the fight against cancer. Team members take turns walking the track throughout the event. Food, games, music and activities provide entertainment and add to the festivities.<\/p>\n

Find out how you can help save lives from cancer in your community. For more information or to register, visit:
\nwww.relayforlife.org\/clintoncountymi<\/font><\/a>.<\/p>\n

For more Info about Relay or the Kick Off: Call 517-204-0565 or amy197602@yahoo.com<\/font><\/a>.<\/p>\n

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December 1 Craft Show anchors Christmas Festival<\/strong><\/p>\n

Plan to do a lot of Christmas Shopping on Saturday, December 1 at the Clinton County Chamber of Commerce 16th Annual Christmas Festival Craft Show. It will be held in the CCRESA Building at 1013 S US 27 in St. Johns across from McDonalds from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be 90 booths selling everything from homemade quilts and table runners to jewelry, wood crafts, florals and much more.<\/p>\n

While the Craft Show runs all day, a special feature in the morning will be the Breakfast with Santa from 8-10:30 a.m., which is co-sponsored by Sparrow Clinton Hospital. Tickets are $6 for adults, $4 for children with age 2 and under free. There will be scrambled eggs, silver dollar pancakes, sausage, cereal and beverages. Bring your camera so you can get several picture of your children with Santa. Tickets are available in advance at the Chamber of Commerce office in the RESA Building or at Big Boy of St. Johns.<\/p>\n

From 12-3 p.m. there will be free crafts that kids can make, sponsored in part by Redeemer Church, St. Johns Campus and throughout the entire day there will be a Festival of Trees in the lobby. If you have any questions about the 16th Annual Christmas Festival, contact the Chamber of Commerce at 989-224-7248.<\/p>\n

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Songs, Skits and Christmas Spirit<\/strong><\/p>\n

Join Homegrown Productions in its tenth celebration of \u201cChristmas in St. Johns\u201d at 7:30 pm on November 30 and December 1 at the Wilson Center, 101 W. Cass St. Going back to the first Christmas show, this is a gift to the Clinton County community. There is no admission charge, but donations will be gratefully accepted.<\/p>\n

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This year the theatre group is proud to present original works and classic Christmas favorites in stories and songs. The production includes the premiere performance of \u201cAll I Want for Christmas,\u201d a radio play by East Lansing resident Fran Ludington. Vocalists Marci Balogh, Kelly Bitz, Charles Graham, Bob Murrell, Bob Pung, Darryl Schmitz, and Tom Webb will be accompanied by pianist Jeff Richards. Tim Balogh, Beverly Gross, John Gross, Fran Ludington, Jan Ross and Taylor Stallings join in on skits and readings especially for the season.<\/p>\n

Beth Webb and Susan DeRosa co-direct this year\u2019s production, which raises funds for much needed improvements to the lighting system in the Wilson Center auditorium. They hope to fill Santa\u2019s boot with donations from the audience.<\/p>\n

DeRosa says, \u201cCome spend an hour with us and you\u2019ll be ready to hang your decorations, face the holiday crowds, and finish off your Christmas shopping with a song in your heart.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Emmy-Award Winning Kitty Donohoe In Concert Friday, December 7<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"The Wilson Collective is excited to announce the return of Michigan Emmy-Award Winner singer\/songwriter Kitty Donohoe to St. Johns. The internationally acclaimed performer will be giving a special concert on Friday, December 7 starting at 7:00 p.m. in the Wilson Center Auditorium.<\/p>\n

Kitty, who lived in St. Johns early in her career, has gone on to become a highly respected musician whose music draws on her Irish roots. Len Wallace, a Canadian accordion player and David Mosher, who plays the fiddle, mandolin and guitar, will join Kitty for this special performance.<\/p>\n

There will be a $10 admission charge at the door. The Wilson Center Auditorium is located at 101 W. Cass St. in downtown St. Johns, just south of the Courthouse.<\/p>\n

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St. Johns Community Band presents annual Christmas concert on Tuesday, December 4<\/em><\/p>\n

The St. Johns Community Band will present its annual \u201cCommunity Christmas Concert\u201d on Tuesday, December 4 starting at 7:00 p.m. in the Wilson Center Auditorium.<\/p>\n

This concert would be a great way to kick off your holiday celebration. The program will include a nice mix of favorite tunes that the whole family will enjoy.<\/p>\n

The band is under the direction of Roy Davis.<\/p>\n

There is no admission charge, but donations will be graciously accepted. The Wilson Center Auditorium is located at 101 W. Cass St. in downtown St. Johns, just south of the Courthouse.<\/p>\n

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Mint City Singers to be at Wilson Center December 14<\/em><\/p>\n

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The Mint City Singers will be in concert at the Wilson Center Auditorium on December 14, 2018 beginning at 7:30 p.m.<\/p>\n

The December show will include standards such as Bye, Bye Blackbird, They Can’t Take That Away From Me, and You’d Be So Nice To Come Home To, plus the holiday favorites White Christmas and You’re A Mean One Mr. Grinch!<\/p>\n

The group is directed by Ellen Hoard with Jeff Richards on Piano, Scott Harding on Percussion and Jenny Wilcox on Flute.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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