Just in time for the Halloween season, local authors Roxanne Rhoads and Joe Schipani will release their book “Haunted Flint” on September 2. Are there evil spirits amongst us causing all sorts of mischief? Does the ghost of Billy Durant haunt the Carriage Factory? Is the city and the ground it sits upon, cursed? One
Bobby Crim started the race in 1977 as a fundraiser for the special Olympics. The first women’s winner of the 10-mile race is Kim Merritt (USA) with a time of 58:41. The first men’s winner of the 10-mile race is Steve Kenyon (GBR) with a time of 50:05. The course record for men is 45:43,
The Michigan Renaissance Festival is in full swing on weekends through the month of August until September 29. For years, the annual festival has provided Holly with a unique venue that regularly attracts more than 250,000 visitors from all over. Patrons will enjoy the sights and sounds of this 17-acre village, Holly Grove, complete with
Get ready for some fun at the Genesee County Fair this week, Aug. 19-Aug. 25. This year is the 170th anniversary and there are many activities for the young and old alike, including animal tents and exhibits, Bingo, swine show, Pure Pro Wrestling, petting zoo, Shark Encounter, carnival rides on the Midway and much more.
Thurs. Aug. 15 Flint Public Library: Superior Senses Join in on this investigation of different animal skulls and explore their superior senses. Recommended for families of all ages. No pre-registration required. Free admission. 6:30-7:30pm. Flint Public Library, 1026 E. Kearsley St., Flint Fenton Concerts in the Park Bring a lawn chair and/or blanket and
Thurs. Aug. 8 Fenton Concerts in the Park Bring a lawn chair and/or blanket and enjoy a variety of free music concerts, on Thursday nights, at Fenton’s millpond gazebo with family and friends. In celebration of the Back to the Bricks Tune-Up Parties, the band SHOUT will perform a tribute to the Fab Four
In the mood for some good food and fun? Head on out to Fenton for the 2019 Taste in Fenton event today from 4-8pm at Rackham Park, the back lawn of the Fenton Community & Cultural Center. Several area restaurants are participating, ready to serve some delicious samplings of their food. There is also a
Grab a few friends or pack up the kids and continue enjoying a great summer of music and festivals. Opportunities to steal a weekend of sunshine and experience a new concert venue are just a quick ride away or a simple walk around the block. Don’t miss out! Make the most of all the summertime
It’s blueberry picking time and the deliciously sweet berries are chock full of health benefits. Known as the king of antioxidant foods, blueberries can reduce DNA damage, which may protect against aging and cancer, protects cholesterol in your blood from becoming damaged and may even lower your blood pressure. So, grab a bucket, put on
Thurs. Aug. 1 Fenton Concerts in the Park Bring a lawn chair and/or blanket and enjoy a variety of free music concerts, on Thursday nights, at Fenton’s millpond gazebo with family and friends. Tonight, the Ghost Town Blues Band performs. Rain location – Fenton Community & Cultural Center located at 150 S. Leroy Street.7-8:30pm. The
Thurs. July 25-Sun. July 28 38th Annual Flint Jazz Festival Enjoy four days of great Jazz in Downtown Flint beginning with a Jazz Walk Thursday evening with live jazz performances in a variety of downtown Flint’s finest clubs, followed by three days of local, regional and international jazz groups playing at Flint’s Riverbank Park. Thursday
Fri. July 19 For-Mar Nature Preserve: Ask a Scientist: Michigan Rock & Mineral Collection with Bill Heyworth Join Bill Heyworth and learn about the many different types of rocks and minerals found in Michigan. Then build and take home a collection of 12 Michigan rocks and minerals. Recommended for families with children five years
