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
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. “We are thrilled to continue
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
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
Kwanzaa is an African-American celebration of life from December 26-January 1. The festival was introduced to the United States in 1966 by Dr. Maulana Karenga, a black nationalist and professor of Pan-African studies at California State University at Long Beach, as a ritual to welcome the first harvests to the home. Dr. Karenga created this festival for African-Americans
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,
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
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
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. Stephanie has
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,
Thanksgiving is a time of family, food and charity. For those in need organizations are there to help make Thanksgiving special. Starting today until Thanksgiving Thursday, turkey giveaways and free dinners are available. If you are lucky enough to be able to afford a dinner with all the trimmings this year, why not volunteer your
It’s a Flint Thanksgiving Day tradition! Put on your running shoes and join in on the fun at the 63nd Annual Flint Turkey Trot at Mott Park on Thursday, November 28. The race is the oldest, consecutively run footrace in Michigan and attracts over 500 participants every year. The event features a 1-Mile and 2-Mile
