May is the perfect time to rediscover the simple pleasure of reading. As spring settles in and summer approaches, life slows just enough for quiet moments. Warmer days, blooming trees, and longer evenings invite us to step outside, open a book, and unwind. Reading this time of year feels different. Whether on a porch, in a park, or on a beach towel, it becomes less about rushing and more about savoring stories. In a busy season, reading offers a gentle pause. It lets the mind wander as the world comes alive, making books simple, calming companions.
Presented by Genesee County Parks at For-Mar Nature Preserve and Arboretum 6-8PM
PHOTOS PROVIDED BY WILDFLOWER PHOTOGRAPHY AND MCINCHAK FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHY
What was once an empty, uninhabitable property in Flint has been transformed into a thriving space filled with color, creativity and community, thanks to the vision of local entrepreneur Janie Case Beuthin.
“Mic and my dad (Bob) are my professional heroes,” he says. “As long as I’ve known him, he’s been someone everyone just wants to be around.”
PHOTOS COURTESY OF GENESEE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
A Loyal 5-Year-Old Pit Mix Searching for His Forever Home
At Battle Alley Brewing Co., two families turned a shared dream into a warm, welcoming brewery and restaurant built around good food, good beer, and gathering together.
