The Flint Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., in collaboration with the Delta Research and Educational Foundation (DREF), has received a grant of $3,500 from the Community Foundation of Greater Flint (CFGF) to support youth programming. Specifically, the funds will support the chapter’s Delta Academy and Delta GEMS initiatives for girls and the
Thurs. Oct. 10-Sun. Oct 13 Flint Festival of Quilts Enjoy this annual quilt festival featuring traditional, historical, contemporary and fiber art at a variety of unique locations in Flint’s downtown entertainment district. Downtown Entertainment District, Saginaw Street, Flint Fri. Oct. 11 Second Friday Artwalk Partake in delicious food, tasty beverages, live music and
Something wicked this way comes tomorrow in Fenton. Witches Night Out will take place downtown from 5-9pm. Dress as your favorite spellcaster as you wind your way through the streets of Fenton, visiting the merchants for great sales, prizes and treats. Support the Fenton Firefighter Charities by “stuffing the boot” before you end your night.
Flint Trading Co. in Downtown Flint is featuring the fascinating and complex work of award-winning and nationally recognized sculptor Mark Beltchenko at Friday’s ARTWALK. This solo show should not be missed. This Detroit area artist weaves ever deepening layers upon layers of stories in carved stone, steel and wood. Meticulous in detail and dialogue, his
Tomorrow, October 10 marks the first day of the annual Flint Festival of Quilts. The festival runs from Thursday through Saturday and takes place at a variety of Downtown Flint locations. At the Flint Public Library, beautiful quilts from the Flint African American Quilters Guild will be on display as well as world renowned artist
October 8 is National Pierogi Day! Pierogi are dumplings made up of unleavened dough stuffed with a variety of savory fillings. The pierogi, are boiled, then baked or fried in butter. Some of the filling combinations include: mashed potato, potato and cheese, potato and onion, cheese, cabbage, sauerkraut, ground meat, mushroom, spinach or fruit. Pierogi
It’s almost time to walk together and make a bigger impact on breast cancer. The American Cancer Society Making Strides for Breast Cancer walk in Flint is set for this Saturday, Oct. 12. The American Cancer Society started Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walks to unite communities in the fight against this deadly disease. Today,
Oct. 11-19 The Howling Haunted Trail & Halloween Party Sponsored by Adopt-A-Pet in Fenton, this weekend event gives you a chance to face your fears and find your way to the party. Enter the dark woods and encounter evil spirits and mischievous sprites as you find your way through the twisting, turning path. If
It may possibly be the best day for food. It’s National Taco Day so make sure to partake in the world’s greatest morsel. The origin of the taco is a mystery. Many claim that the taco was given to man by the Gods themselves as a reward for good behavior and for throwing some pretty
Help end hunger in your community and around the world by participating in the CROP Hunger Walk on Sunday, Oct. 6 from 1:30-6pm at Bush Park in Fenton. This year’s walk has a ‘50s theme because CROP is celebrating its 50th anniversary. The event is hosted by Jazzercise Fenton. Funds raised fight hunger locally and
This recipe for mashed cauliflower from allrecipes.com is not only low carb but is absolutely delicious. It a perfect side dish for any fall meal and has become one of our family favorites. Mashed Cauliflower Parmesan Bake Ingredients 1 head cauliflower coarsely chopped 1 four-oz. package cream cheese ¼ c. parmesan cheese grated
Tonight, starts the run of “Memphis: The Musical” at the New McCree Theatre. The show is loosely based upon real life Memphis disc jockey Dewey Phillips, one of the first white DJs to play black music for a radio audience in the 1950s. The musical tells the fictional story of Huey Calhoun, a white stock
