2014-11-27

Generals’ alumni game draws big numbers




FLINT — For the first time since 2010, the Flint Generals took the ice at Flint’s Perani Arena on Saturday afternoon. No, the franchise hasn’t returned, but several of their legendary players laced up the skates once more for an alumni game between the Generals alumni and the Genesee County All- Stars. The Generals alumni won the contest, 4-1. The […]

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Libraries Inspire Gratefulness L ong before I worked for the Genesee District Library, I was a faithful patron. Several times a week, I would find my way to my local branch to write, read, listen and think. Sometimes as I wrote, frustrated by words that went together like a mismatched outfit, I would wander the library for ideas, grabbing my […]

Holiday Pops returning Dec. 20-21



FLINT — The Holiday Pops, featuring the Flint Symphony Orchestra, directed by Enrique Diemecke, conductor, and hosted by ABC12’s Angie Hendershot and Matt Franklin, will be held Dec. 20-21. The annual Christmas show will be held at The Whiting, Dec. 20 at 7 p.m., and will be broadcast live on ABC12. It will also be held Dec. 21, at 3 […]

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Young People’s Ballet Theatre will host Santa FLINT – The Young People’s Ballet Theatre will present its annual holiday program Dancing Thru a Winter Wonderland. This wonderful program will be performed Nov. 29 at 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. at The Paavilion, 5251 Commerce Rd., Flint, home of the Young People’s Ballet Theatre. New this year, the dance of the […]

Holiday Walk

Annual event a tradition for Flint-area families

FLINT — A tradition 31 years in the making, the annual Holiday Walk will fill Flint’s Cultural Center with festive lights, music and more Dec. 2. “It’s something that we pride ourselves in and we love doing it every year,” said Crystal Dillard, campus coordinator for the Flint Cultural Center Association. The Holiday Walk, a free community event, kicks off […]

Township board pays its membership dues




FLINT TWP. — It pays to belong so when it comes to annual dues for various memberships deemed worthwhile, the township board is not cutting back, despite a tight budget. The bill is more than $41,000 for two membership dues the township board agreed to pay. The bulk of that payment —$40,972 – went to the Flint Area Narcotics Group […]

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Flint & Genesee Chamber encourages Small Business Saturday patronage FLINT — From fudge to flowers to fashion, Flint & Genesee shoppers will have a wide range of local small businesses to bolster on Small Business Saturday, Nov. 29. The Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce encourages support of the region’s small businesses as part of the kick off to the […]

Whatchamacallit!

Networking party set for Dec. 5

FLINT TWP. — No matter what you call it or how you pronounce it, the annual “Whatchamacallit” networking holiday party has turned into a premier event over the past decade. Hosted by Financial Plus Credit Union in partnership with the Swartz Creek Chamber of Commerce, the 11th annual “Whatchamacallit” will be Dec. 5, from 6-9 a.m. at Financial Plus’s main […]

World’s Largest Office Party ushers in the holiday season



MUNDY TWP. — The fun started 30 years ago as The World’s Largest Office Party and has grown into the World’s Greatest Office Party – a much-anticipated annual holiday gathering and fundraiser. “A Little Party Never Killed Nobody!” is the theme for this year’s Great Gatsby-inspired party taking place from 6-10 p.m. on Thursday December 4, at the Holiday Inn […]

Show some love for small businesses




FLINT TWP. — Black Friday and Cyber Monday have headlined Thanksgiving weekend shopping news for years. But since 2010, Small Business Saturday has been grabbing a share of the limelight. Founded by American Express five years ago, the Saturday after Thanksgiving is singled out to encourage people to shop at small businesses. “The single day (November 29 this year) has […]