The Flint River Watershed Coalition (FRWC) is gearing up for its annual 2020 Voice of the River Annual Celebration, celebrating a “20/20 Vision” for the Flint River and its watershed, according to a news release. The community is invited to join in the celebration on Thursday, January 30 at GM’s Factory One to celebrate the wonderful features of the Flint River from 1-9pm. The food will be catered by Redwood Steakhouse. Awards will be given out and there will be a raffle and auction items. Tickets are $30 and can be purchased online at www.FlintRiver.org, by calling 810-767-6490, or emailing ewesthoff@flintriver.org. Payment can be made at the door, but an RSVP is appreciated.
On Saturday, February 8 the Unity in Diversity Concert will be held at Insight Institute of Neurosurgery and Neuroscience, located at 4800 Saginaw St., Flint. The free festivities open to the public at 7pm.
The 41st Annual Citywide Tribute Dinner honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., is set for Thursday, Jan. 16 at the Genesys Banquet Center in Grand Blanc. Centered on the theme Rise to the Challenge . . . if not now, when? this year’s keynote address will be given by Janice Ferebee, MSW, a Docent with the National Museum of African American History & Culture in Washington, D.C.
Starting June 5, 2020, Bishop International Airport and Allegiant Air will offer new nonstop flights to Nashville, TN. For a limited time, one-way fares can be booked for as low as $55*. The new seasonal route will operate twice weekly and the lowest fares can be found only at allegiant.com.
It’s been a long, remarkable career. Sheriff Robert Pickell has retired after 20 years of public service to the people of Genesee County. On January 1, 1999, he replaced his predecessor, Sheriff Joe Wilson, and was re-elected to the position five times. Prior to becoming sheriff, his impressive law enforcement background includes working in the Genesee County Prosecutor’s Office as an investigator, and for the CIA from 1989 to 1995, traveling four continents and handling some very high-profile cases. He had a private investigation business working with insurance companies and attorneys until he took office.
The last eight months have been a whirlwind for Bishop International Airport’s new Director, Nino Sapone. He was hired last March as the deputy director of operations and maintenance, and four months later found himself the interim airport director. On October 22, he was officially named director of BIA. My City Magazine sat down with him to learn a little about his background and plans for the future of Bishop.
Kwanzaa is an African-American celebration
On Saturday, December 14 the Genesee Valley Mall will be packed with excited Youth Quest Biz students as they work to sell their wares for Christmas. The fair will be located in the JCPenney wing. More than 60 young Youth Quest entrepreneurs will dazzle shoppers with an array of products including: jewelry, candles, bath bombs, décor, slime, sweets, ornaments, blankets, hot cocoa mix and more.
Voices for Children Advocacy Center invites you to attend their Holiday Open House on Thursday, Dec. 12, from 5-8pm. Located near Downtown Flint, the Big Blue House is packed with history and ornate detail, including the fireplace where “T’was the Night Before Christmas” was written. Come and learn more about what Voices for Children Advocacy Center does, enjoy light refreshments, and share the warmth this holiday season. The Center is located at 515 East St., Flint.
Lawyers in the area are once again giving a gift to the community. The Genesee County Bar Foundation and Genesee County Bar Association’s 29th Annual Community Holiday Dinner is Thursday, Dec. 19 from 4–7pm at the Masonic Temple, 755 S. Saginaw Street in Downtown Flint. The free event will feature a turkey dinner with all the trimmings. Children will have their photographs taken with Santa Claus and receive a small gift and book. No reservations necessary. No outdoor waiting. There is a warming center located in St. Paul’s Episcopal Church directly next door to the Masonic Temple. Musical entertainment provided. For more information, contact the Genesee County Bar Foundation and Genesee County Bar Association at (810) 232-6000.
Our inaugural honoree is well known throughout Greater Flint as someone who is “everywhere.” Her vivacious smile is familiar to many as she is seen volunteering with local charities including Flint Diaper Bank, Adopt-A-Pet of Fenton, Children’s Miracle Network, Pink Night Palooza, Voices for Children Advocacy Center, March of Dimes and many more.
Kicking off the shopping season on Small Business Saturday, Flint Handmade is hosting the 13th Annual Holiday Craft Market this Saturday, Nov. 30, from 10am-4pm at the Masonic Temple in Downtown Flint. The 13th Annual Holiday Craft Market will feature 40 local artisans with a large variety of unique, modern handmade items such as vintage-inspired jewelry, knit and crocheted goods, hand-poured soy candles, natural bath and beauty products, painted wood signs and much more.
