If you are up for some Halloween chills, Flint Community Players presents their first show of the 2020/21 season, “Night of the Living Dead” A Radio Drama this Friday (Oct. 30) and Saturday (Oct. 31). Both performances are will be streamed from the Flint Community Players Facebook and YouTube platforms and are FREE for any
The beauty of fall in Michigan is legendary. From our peaceful, reflective shorelines to our misty inner forests, the entire state erupts in a celebration of color as soon as the season begins. Non-Michiganders truly don’t know what they are missing. Sure, they can look at pictures, but fall in Michigan is much more than
Who would have ever guessed that you can pet a shark, hand-feed a ring-tailed lemur or touch a stingray … in Tyrone Township? You can do all of the above and more at Supe’s Exotic Jungle – a small, interactive zoo that offers onsite tours, parties, and an unforgettable experience. After previously doing traveling animal
Come on down to Fenton and join in on the fun! The annual Taste in Fenton that attracts hundreds of visitors is set for Wednesday, Aug. 19 from 4-8pm. The event will be a little different this year, according to Dennis Richardson, chairperson of the popular event. “It will be a ‘traveling’ Taste in Fenton,”
Grab the kids and a picnic basket and head on out to Davison Township for a day in the sunshine and fresh air. There, you will find the Robert Williams Nature & Historical Learning Center – a beautiful, 100-acre park, mostly wooded with winding trails, wildlife and sun-kissed flowers. The original parcel on Atherton Road
It’s the last chance to register! The Back to the Bricks® Road Rally is back by popular demand! You must register by midnight on Wednesday, July 22 to participate. Special Road Rally shirts are available for purchase until Midnight as well. Visit the Back to the Bricks website to order yours NOW! This Rally is
The morel mushroom season may be over in mid-Michigan, according to Patrick Scanlon, Urban Agriculture Coordinator for the Genesee Conservation District, but “fungi lovers” can hunt for plenty of other varieties. “I have a profound respect for fungi,” says the Flushing native, who studied the subject during his last semester at University of Michigan-Flint where
Fourth of July celebrations in Genesee County are a little different this year. Many cities and towns have canceled their annual Independence Day events, including the city of Fenton. The annual Fenton Freedom Festival has attracted thousands of visitors over the years. The festival is a four-day event that includes a firework display at Silver
Sloan Museum and Longway Planetarium will reopen to the public on July 8. They are working hard to assure visitors that they will have a safe and fun experience. However, it will feel different from your past visits. We appreciate your support as we adapt with science-driven practices that will help keep our community safe.
Rain or Shine, the third Annual Flying Pancake Fundraiser, brought to you by the Kiwanis Club of Lapeer and Chris Cakes, will go on as scheduled on Saturday, June 27 from 9am-12pm. The fundraiser will take place in Historic Lapeer, 410 W. Nepessing St., #106. To-go boxes will be available this year. Chris Cakes is
The Flint River Flotilla returns in a modified format for its 6th year between Aug. 1 – Aug. 16. The Corridor Alliance Chapter of the Flint River Watershed Coalition, in cooperation with Tenacity Brewing, is hosting a “virtual” float this year to ensure safety for participants and to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The 2020
Kayak Flint Opens the 2020 Season with Crowdfunding Campaign. On June 12, Kayak Flint, a kayak rental service run by the Flint River Watershed Coalition, opened for business. To support Kayak Flint’s reduced rental rates and help the business survive during the pandemic, a crowdfunding campaign is ongoing with the goal of raising $5,000 by
