There are many agencies and organizations in the Greater Flint Area that help needy families during the holidays, and many kind and generous donors who strive to make that happen. You can help make the holidays magical for everyone this year!
Flint Handmade is hosting its 10th Annual Holiday Craft Market on Saturday, November 26 at the Masonic Temple in Downtown Flint.
To benefit Whaley Children’s Center, Cityzens gathered for a spooktacular night at the Flint Farmers’ Market on October 22nd. With a $1,000 costume contest, Cityzens did not disappoint dressing up in their best costumes. Along with music, food, games, and frightening décor, it truly was a Nightmare at the Market! Click here to see if MCM caught you!
On the third Friday of every month, Black Tie Productions & Club 93.7 transform the Flint Farmers’ Market into a two-level night club. Check out photos from Friday, October 21st! Did MCM snap you dancin’ the night away?
Driving down Dixie Highway on a moonless night, it’s startling to see a huge mansion rise up through the fog in the middle of nowhere. It is eerily similar to the home on the popular 60s TV show, The Munsters – only there is something much more sinister about it. Located in Groveland Township, the property where the mansion sits was purchased about two years ago by Wally Fruit and his brother, Bob.
There is nothing more picturesque than looking up in the sky and seeing a giant, colorful hot air balloon meandering by. You can hear a gentle whish – as the fire shoots up and fills the balloon with air. A balloon ride is an opportunity to see the world from a different angle and to experience the tranquility and silence while floating high in the sky. Locally, adventurers looking for the thrill of hot air ballooning will find it in Holly at Balloon Quest, Inc. Captain Phogg Balloon Rides. The company has been around for nearly 50 years and recently put on a display at Groveland Oaks County Park in Holly. Five hot air balloons were launched, much to the delight of spectators, and the evening ended with a Balloon Glow when the balloonists returned from their flight.
Genesee County Parks has announced its custom-built public treehouse For-Mar Nature Preserve & Arboretum.
Wine tours and wine tasting have become popular ways to spend a lazy, summer afternoon. My city visited some local wineries and found fantastic wines and beers. Aficionados, get ready to sniff, swirl and sip … in your own backyard.
On a hot July day, there’s nothing better than a sweet, creamy ice cream treat to cool you down! And there is a 100-acre working dairy farm in Ortonville that provides quality dairy products “From Moo to You!” At Cook’s Dairy Farm, strong faith, traditional family values, and hard work are the guiding philosophies. It’s been around since 1933, and is now owned and operated by the third generation of the Cook family. Clark Cook took over the business in the 70s, following in the footsteps of his father and grandfather. Clark’s wife, Lori, does the books, and two of his son’s – Quentin and Nathan – help work the farm. “We milk the cows, and produce feed and milk products onsite,” Clark explains.
From May 12-15, the Ford Tri-Motor Tour, hosted by EAA Chapter 77, flew into Bishop International Airport. Attendees were able to experience the golden age of aviation and take flight in a Ford Tri-Motor, giving passengers an opportunity to travel back to the early days of luxurious commercial flight. The Tri-Motor was one of the first airplanes used by America’s early commercial airlines and helped spur the creation of the commercial airline industry. For more info, go to FlyTheFord.org.
On Saturday, April 30th, the undead gathered for the Burton Zombie Shamble. Thanks to their limping, grunting, and groaning efforts, they have helped take a bite out of hunger, for all the proceeds benefitted the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan.
