As the Roaring Twenties came to a close, apprehension about what the future held was beginning to grow throughout the world and the United States. The coming decade would be defined by uncertainty and a grim outlook. Nations just getting back on their feet after the devastation of WWI were again being pushed back
It’s Friday night and you want to hang out with friends and unwind after work. What’s your favorite local place to go for a cold brew and some great pub grub? Here are some of My City’s favorites! Corner Bar Fenton This is not only a popular hangout for Fenton locals, but for people
When I spoke with Joe Ryan III, he was leaving the Los Angeles College of Music where he just finished teaching a songwriting class. For Ryan, success has been a wonderful surprise. “I feel blessed every day,” he says. “It’s incredible.” From humble beginnings growing up in Flint to his home in Hollywood, his
For its executive director, Maryum Rasool, Sylvester Broome Empowerment Village (SBEV) is the physical manifestation of positive community engagement. “The community support for our organization has been overwhelming,” she says. “The community here believes in Flint and so do we. We all want the city to succeed. Everyone is tired of the negative stories
Do you think you have what it takes to make it through the course? Are you Ninja strong? Tri County Ninja Gym is the place to test your skill and get a taste of the “American Ninja Warrior” TV phenomenon. Based in Fenton, Tri County Ninja Gym (TCNG) is sanctioned by the Ultimate Ninja
Adopt-A-Pet is a non-profit animal center in Fenton that is committed to helping animals in need. Their mission is to provide a means to place unwanted, adoptable animals into appropriate, loving homes. Longtime Fenton resident, Kim Wheeler, has fostered Adopt-A-Pet animals for 17 years. Currently the Interim Office Manager there, she is set to
It takes a special kind of person to foster an animal and at the Humane Society of Genesee County (HSGC), there are many caring and compassionate volunteers who take on the task of caring for a pet prior to its “forever” adoption. According to Terry Ashley, HSGC Special Events and Volunteer Coordinator, the volunteers
Garden Starters Training Program Edible Flint 3.9.2019 Shillelagh 4 Mile Run Central Elementary School – Flushing 3.9.2019 Natalie MacMaster The Capitol Theatre 3.8.2019 “Finding Neverland” The Whiting 3.9-10.2019 Dramatic Dialogues The Capitol Theatre 3.14.2019 Mayumana Currents The Whiting 3.15.2019 Rockin’ Oldies Dance Fenton Community & Cultural Center 3.16.2019 “Always ABBA” The PIX Theatre –
The game of chess is all about strategy. Its popularity is gaining momentum around the state and there are some chess clubs right here in Genesee County. Jeff Aldrich of Davison, an engineer at General Motors, is the president of the Genesee County Chess Club. He is also vice president of the Michigan Chess
Etiquette, confidence and social grace are what seven young Greater Flint ladies will gain after participating in the Pearls of Perfection Debutante Program of the Flint Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. According to Cheryl Thompson, Chairperson of the program, the sorority took over the Debutante Program a couple of years ago
Thurs. Feb. 21-Sun. Feb. 24 Fenton Village Players Presents: The Diary of Anne Frank Anne Frank emerges from history an intensely gifted young girl, who confronts the increasing horror for her time with honesty, wit and determination. An impassioned drama, this play captures the claustrophobic realities of their daily existence – their fear, their hope,
Thurs. Feb. 14 – Sat. Feb. 16 Longway Planetarium: Romance Under the Stars Enjoy an elegant night under the stars at Longway Planetarium. Start the evening off with drinks and appetizers, followed by a candlelit dinner inside the dome, catered by Redwood Lodge. 6-9pm. $200 per couple Longway Planetarium, 1310 E. Kearsley St., Flint
