On December 2, cancer survivors and families of those who lost their fight against cancer gathered to remember loved ones and celebrate the lives of cancer survivors at the first Tree of Love Event. Hosted by Genesys Health Foundation in partnership with the Holly community, the event was held in the atrium of Genesys Regional
The sensation of culture shock, by definition, is a feeling of disorientation a person may feel when experiencing an unfamiliar social environment. Communities First, Inc. of Flint enhances that definition by provoking, stimulating, and inspiring new perspectives within community families through this nationally recognized program. Culture Shock provides families with the opportunity to experience different
Flint & Genesee shoppers are encouraged to start the holiday shopping season by patronizing some of the region’s small businesses on Small Business Saturday, Nov. 28. From food to fashion, there are a variety of shops and businesses from which to choose. Not only will shoppers find special and unique items for friends and family,
The 4th Annual Vehicle City Fashion Week has included a Creative Meetup, a Workshop and a Fashion & Style Brunch, and will culminate in a Runway & Trunk Show on Friday, November 20. This year, the show has moved to an all new location: Signature Chophouse in Flushing. For $30 ($40 VIP), guests can enjoy
If there’s one thing Flint City Police Chief James Tolbert is sure of, it’s his philosophy that a police department must strive for positive interaction with the community it serves. “Our goal and mission is to let the community know we’re here for them,” says Chief Tolbert, who was appointed to his position in the
City of Flint residents looking for answers about their stolen purse or wallet, home break-in, lawn or vehicle damage might get a telephone call from Tracy Austin, a Flint Blue Badge volunteer, who works on the second floor of the Flint Police Department several days per week. There, she assists Sergeant Tanya Meeks, Blue Badge
On Saturday, September 26 from 11am to 3pm, families met up at Flint’s White Building parking lot to get a fun and informative front-row seat with about 40 different types of safety vehicles. Some of the vehicles included ambulances, a helicopter, police vehicles, and semi-trucks. This 4th annual, free event is designed to build relationships
It’s not every day that you get the chance to check out some truly classic cars. Sponsored by Friends of Sloan*Longway, The Golden Memories Automobile Gathering is happening at the Sloan Museum from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm this Sunday. And, it’s free! The special event is only for original or authentically restored vehicles that
Mayor Dayne Walling is stepping into the ring to knock out kidney disease this Saturday, September 12th, 2015 at the Knock Out Kidney Disease boxing event. The pre-fight gala and celebrity boxing exhibition will take place at 8pm at the Dort Federal Credit Union Event Center. Weighing in at 190lbs, Walling is prepared as a
On October 28th, 2015, the Arab American Heritage Council would like you to join their annual fundraising dinner, “Ensure the Legacy Dinner and Award Banquet.” Held in the Riverfront Banquet Center in Flint, it will be a celebration of Arab heritage, along with honoring some outstanding community members. Some community members that will be recognized
Select locations in Downtown Flint are going to be transformed September 10 through September 12. The Flint Public Library, Hoffman’s Deco Deli, First Presbyterian Church and Greater Flint Arts Council are the four locations that will feature quilts from many walks of life. Each location will have a unique theme and there will be raffles,
What do Hockey Hall of Famers Wayne Gretzky, Bobby Orr, Steve Yzerman and Brendan Shanahan all have in common? Other than being four of most talented players to ever lace up skates, they are just a few of the hundreds whose last stop before the NHL was the Ontario Hockey League. In fact, roughly 20
