2019-10-24

High school is a great time for career exploration


This week, employers from the I-69 Thumb Region gathered together with the common goal of highlighting careers that are or will be in high demand for our region. Coordinated by GST Michigan Works!, MiCareerQuest East provided more than 3,000 students with the chance to speak with professionals and learn what it’s like to work in advanced manufacturing, health care, construction […]

Pack Your Back Boo Bash will be Oct. 25 at MCC

FLINT — The Halloween fun starts early at the Pack Your Back Boo Bash, Oct. 25, from 5-7 p.m. in the Ballenger Field House at Mott Community College (MCC) in Flint. Children must be accompanied by an adult. “We’re excited to partner with MCC this year for Boo Bash,” said Galen Miller, organizer of the event and Executive Director of […]

Night of Terror


FLUSHING — The 6th Annual Trail of Terror drew record-breaking crowds to Flushing’s Riverview Trail last Saturday night, delighting guests with an array of haunted themes and ghastly characters. All proceeds raised from the trail will go toward improvements for the Riverview Trail and other Flushing Parks and Recreation projects. — B.G.

Rebecca’s Reason to host Fall/Winter Vendor Show



BURTON — Area shoppers can discover some holiday treasures while supporting a good cause at the upcoming Rebecca’s Reason Fall/Winter Vendor Show. The vendor show, which will be held at Harmony Baptist Church in Burton on Nov. 2, will feature a diverse group of 30 artisans and vendors selling handmade jewelry, purses, clothing, candles, hand-dipped chocolates and much more. Lunch […]

In brief

Free Day at the Flint Children’s Museum! FLINT — The Flint Children’s Museum,1602 University Avenue, will be free to all visitors Oct. 27 from 12-5 p.m., sponsored by Greater Flint Arts Council’s Share Arts Genesee Grant Program made possible by the Genesee County Arts Education and Cultural Enrichment Millage funds. This month is a very special partnership with the University […]

Fashion Show

FLINT — The members of PEO Chapter CW/FN (Philanthropic Educational Organization) of Grand Blanc will be hosting a fashion show/ luncheon at 11:30 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 2 at the Flint Golf Club, 3100 Lakewood Drive. Fashions will be shown from Just Julie’s of Flushing, Kim Rose of Grand Blanc and Marta’s of Holly. This fundraiser supports various PEO loans, grants, […]

Catholic Charities fundraiser

GRAND BLANC TWP. — The Catholic Charities of Flint and Owosso host the Chair-ity Fundraising Gala Nov. 9 from 6–11 p.m. at Genesys Banquet Center, 805 Health Park Blvd. Pull up a chair… and join us for a fabulous meal, live auction and inspiring stories of hope, healing and lives changed with the help of Catholic Charities and people just […]

Fall Cooking with Kids classes

FLINT — Classes will take place at the Flint Children’s Museum. Pre-registration is required for this free, hands-on program which teaches families to make healthy food choices while learning to cook fresh, affordable recipes from diverse cultural traditions. Upcoming sessions all classes 5:30 to 7 p.m.; Tuesdays Nov. 12 to Dec. 3, and Thursdays Nov. 21 through Dec. 19. Register […]

Old Newsboys fundraiser

FLINT — Luigi’s & El Toro Sports Bar host their annual Old Newsboys fundraiser “No Child is Forgotten” on Dec. 4. For only $20 you can have an evening of fun, dinner, music by the Blue Hawaiians (Elvis style) and a chance to put a smile on a child’s face Christmas morning. All $20 donations go 100 percent to the […]

Crafters giving back

FLINT — Would you like to join other crafters using your skills to give back to your community? Flint Handmade Gives Back: Crafting for Charity, hosted by The Local Grocer, 601 Martin L. King Ave. The final quarterly event supporting local charities is on Dec. 18 at 5:30 p.m. (Making Cards for Hurley Kids). Creatives, couples, friends and family are […]