Summer is coming to an end and one of my favorite things to do at this time of year is make End of Summer Vegetable Beef Soup. I make one last trip to the farmers’ market or to a local farm stand where the last of the summer’s vegetables are still abundant. This soup, which is my own recipe, can be made with or without meat. I like to use Black Angus beef stew meat but you can substitute the beef with Cannoli beans and the beef stock with vegetable stock!
Genesee County is considering the addition of almost thirty more roundabouts at busy intersections throughout the area. In fact, a roundabout is coming to the city of Fenton as many of you probably know — at the intersection of Torrey and North roads. According to recent reports, the project is expected to be completed sometime in November. Many people are confused by roundabouts but according to the Federal Highway Administration, roundabouts are often safer, more efficient, less costly and more aesthetically appealing than conventional intersection designs. Here are some guidelines to follow from the Michigan Department of Transportation when driving a roundabout:
Halo Burger, Flint’s coveted local burger chain is turning 96 years old on Wednesday, Sept. 18. To celebrate, the brand is offering their classic QP Burger for $1.96 from 2-7pm at all of their restaurants. Terry Thomas, son of founder Bill Thomas and Halo Burger’s CEO for many years, will be attending the festivities at the Linden Road restaurant from 3-5pm.
Something exciting is happening in the Flint River this weekend. On Saturday, Sept. 21 at the Mott Park Recreational Area from 1-3pm, the reintroduction of juvenile Lake Sturgeon into the Flint River will take place. Participants may have the opportunity to help with the release, according to a statement released by the Flint River Watershed Coalition.
Not only is today Friday the 13th, there is also a full moon! Let’s celebrate the spookiness with my favorite recipe for Deviled Eggs.
With fall just around the corner, it’s time to visit one of Genesee County’s apple orchards for some cider and a doughnut! Check out Mueller’s Orchard and Cider Mill in Linden this weekend and help support a good cause. Every year, on the second weekend in September, Mueller’s Orchard sponsors a car show for Cystic Fibrosis. This is a no entry show that is designed to be fun for the owners as well as the spectators.
Each year, Artists, fans, collectors and writers flock to the Flint Farmer’s Market for the Flint Fall Comic Fest! This fun event for all ages showcases local comic creators, vendors from across the Midwest, Cosplay, books, toys, movies and other neat and rare collectibles. Door prizes will be awarded throughout the day and the Cosplay contest begins at 12:30. The first 150 attendees will be given a FREE 5-comic grab bag, full of comics and other pop culture goodies.
Can you remember what you were doing on Sept. 11, 2001? The memories of that day are forever etched in people’s minds — the day the Unites States of America was attacked —four coordinated terrorists attacks that killed 2,296 people and injured over 6,000 others. Two planes, American Airlines Flight 11 and United Airlines Flight 75, crashed into the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center in New York City. American Airlines Flight 77 crashed into the Pentagon and a fourth plane, United Airlines Flight 93, initially flying toward Washington DC., crashed into a field near Shanksville, PA, after its passengers thwarted the hijackers.
Alright, wordsmiths. It’s time to get your write on! The Flint Festival of Writers begins on Friday, September 13, with a kick-off party at the Ferris Wheel from 6pm-9pm. Join your local writers for food, drink and live music. Jump into some creative writing activities and find a new story to latch onto during a free book giveaway.
The Michigan House unanimously passed two bills to re-name portions of two area highways.
Join the International Center of Greater Flint in partnership with the City of Flint and Genesee County for Welcoming Week!
