Financial Plus Credit Union has donated $2,500 to the United Way of Genesee County to help the Flint City Water Crisis. The funds that were donated will help purchase water filters, bottled water, emergency support services and prevention efforts for Flint City residents. The check was presented on Tuesday, February 2nd at Financial Plus’s main office.
The Local Grocer, a Michigan-made specialty grocery store, celebrated the opening of their new location with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 10 o’clock this morning. Located at 601 Martin Luther King Avenue, it has expanded into the former Witherbee’s Market, thanks to their Kickstarter Goal. In just 25 days, many local individuals, businesses, and organizations have helped The Local Grocer exceed the $30,000 Kickstarter Goal.
Some new and exciting things are happening in Southern Genesee County, especially for outdoor enthusiasts!
Every year in February, the Genesee District Library hosts the Black History Month Brunch, an annual community event that recognizes people who make a positive impact in Genesee County. It started out small and has grown to be a large community celebration, according to Eileen Button, GDL Community Relations Manager. The 15th Annual Black History Month Brunch will be held on February 6 at the Riverfront Banquet Center. “It is GDL’s largest event!” exclaims Eileen. “It is an amazing occasion to recognize people who have made a difference in the community. It honors people, their culture and heritage, and at times is very emotional.”
On January 8, the Humane Society of Genesee County celebrated a milestone – its 90-year anniversary! The occasion was marked with a special ribbon-cutting ceremony by the Burton Chamber of Commerce, accompanied by the essentials for any party: punch and cake.
The concept for Black Classical Origins began 13 years ago when Richard King accepted a challenge from Dallas Dort, who was then chairman of the Flint Institute of Music, to think of more effective ways for the Flint Symphony Orchestra to reach out to Flint’s black middle class residents. Lennetta Coney soon joined the steering committee for what was then called, “The Black Classical Music Family Festival.” Although the name has changed, the goal has remained the same. “We wanted to be certain that it was inviting to get the African American community to pay attention to what we were doing,” Lennetta explains. “It’s a two-way process,” Richard adds. “We’re getting the community interested in the Symphony, but we need to recognize the fact that a lot of minority composers have also contributed to classical music. That’s why we call it Black Classical Origins.”
For Craig Williams, Director of Bishop International Airport, 2015 was a busy year. He was appointed to the position in August 2014 by the Bishop International Airport Authority Board in a unanimous vote. Craig replaced long-time director Jim Rice, who retired after many years of service. “The first year went by so fast!” he exclaims. He describes it as “a year of discovery.” “I spent a lot of time learning about the community and the people at the airport. The staff here is great and it is a great facility.” Craig said it was a well-run airport before he got there, for which he gives credit to his predecessor. He believes he has learned more about himself and about being a leader. The airport director spent some time on a wintry afternoon talking with My City Magazine about his background, his family and his vision for the future.
The Flint River Watershed Coalition’s 2016 Voice of the River Annual Celebration was held on Thursday January 28 at Sloan Museum. The fundraiser included hors d’ oeuvres, a raffle and silent auction, as well as a priority viewing of Sloan Museum’s newest exhibit “Water’s Extreme Journey.”
The Humane Society of Genesee County celebrated a milestone today – its 90-year anniversary. In honor of the occasion, a ribbon-cutting ceremony was held at the shelter by the Burton Chamber of Commerce.
