Factory Two, a makerspace in Downtown Flint, is reopening, according to Manager Craig Farrington. And the goal is to open it safely and responsibly. “We believe this is achievable if everyone cooperates and commits to following our new safety policies,” Farrington said in a recently released statement. Factory Two will reopen with adjusted hours today,
To encourage youth health and fitness, Financial Plus Credit Union is giving Facebook followers a chance to win one of twenty bikes through the “Financial Plus Kids Bike Giveaway” contest. Starting now and running through August 31, 2020, followers are asked to place a Facebook comment containing the name of the child you are nominating
The mission of the Junior League of Flint (JLF) is to promote volunteerism, develop women’s potential and improve the community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. “We focus on anything to help women and children in Genesee County,” explains Jillian Norwood, Outgoing President. The longtime international organization has been in Flint since
The Flint Farmers’ Market is prepared to welcome customers back inside. Beginning Tuesday, June 9, the market will be open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9am-3pm (in July this will extend to 5pm) and Saturdays 9am-5pm. About 75% of the vendors will be opening all three days. All open vendors will have CDC guidelines in place. Additional vendors are
On Saturday, June 6, the My People Flint Empowerment Walk will take place starting at 10:00am in Downtown Flint at the flat lot. The walk will take place as an effort to unite and empower our community. State Representative Cynthia Neeley (D-Flint) will be participating. “Everyone from every community is welcome to join us in
Have questions about distance learning over the summer? Do you want to give your student a head start going into the next school year? The Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Summer School Programming webinar tomorrow, June 3, from 3-4pm. The webinar will focus on the importance of summer school in supporting
Medawar continues to provide great service during the COVID-19 lockdown. Started 100 years ago as a watch and clock shop, Medawar Jewelers has become one of Michigan’s premier business establishments. The Flint Township location, opened in 2001 by Ronny Medawar, has provided unparalleled service and beautiful jewelry to Genesee County and beyond. In addition to its grandiose
The Fenton & Linden Regional Chamber of Commerce is celebrating its 100th Anniversary Wednesday, May 27. The Chamber was elected on May 27, 1920 as an organization member of the Chamber of Commerce of the United States of America. To celebrate the occasion, stop by Uncle Ray’s Dairyland in Fenton on May 27 and receive
The National Cemetery Administration (NCA) is committed to observing Memorial Day 2020 in a manner that honors those who sacrificed for our Nation while protecting the health and safety of visitors and team members. All 142 VA national cemeteries, including Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly, will be open for visitation throughout the Memorial Day weekend.
Bauman’s Running & Walking Shop 1473 W. Hill Rd., Flint 810.238.5981 Bauman’s Running & Walking Shop has been custom-fitting shoes for runners, walkers and people with special needs since 1974, according to Owner Mark Bauman. From humble beginnings selling running shoes from a trunk — to the local running scene back in the early 70s to
A downtown Jewel has been doing its best to serve its faithful customers during the pandemic. Since March 29, the Flint Farmers’ Market has been processing orders for curbside pickup and the customer support has been phenomenal and much appreciated. “We’ve been running since March 29 and we are averaging 130 pickup orders on Thursdays
For 57 years, Gaines Jewelry, located at G-3310 Beecher Rd. in Flint, has provided honest customer service and dazzling jewelry. They are one of the area’s only full-service jewelers, offering jewelry and clock repair, as well as sales. They recently opened shop during the current quarantine offering curbside service and repair. “The current pandemic has
