It’s been a great year for Jessyca Mathews, English teacher at Carman-Ainsworth High School. She was recently named Michigan’s High School English Teacher of the Year by the Michigan Council of Teachers of English, which is just one of the accolades received by the vibrant, outgoing educator. She was also named Soccer Coach of
It’s the season of giving and there are many agencies and organizations in Greater Flint that help needy families during the holidays. We’ve compiled a list of these local groups that can use your donation – where you can make a difference and help make the holidays magical for everyone! Carriage Town Ministries 605
Christmas at Crossroads Holiday Magic December 1-2, 7-9, 14-16, 20-23, 26-30 4-9pm Crossroads Village and Huckleberry Railroad geneseecountyparks.org What are the holidays without plenty of lights, plenty of cheer and some good shopping for gifts and stocking stuffers? Enjoy one of mid-Michigan’s favorite holiday traditions, complete with costumed villagers, live entertainment, model trains, craft demonstrations
This year, Kathryn “Kitty” Moeller is the honored recipient of the Libby Award. According to Moeller, the Libby Award was created in 2000 by the Flint Women and Girls Fund Advisory Committee, and is presented every two years to a woman who “inspires diverse groups of women and girls, acts as a role model and
On April 12 1861, General Beauregard of the newly-formed confederate army, opened fire on the Union boys stationed at Fort Sumter, Charleston, South Carolina, beginning the bloodiest conflict fought on U.S. soil – The Civil War. Three days later, on April 15, President Abraham Lincoln issued a proclamation calling for 75,000 volunteer soldiers to
Based in Clio, Jan’s Professional Dry Cleaners has served Greater Flint and Genesee County since 1982. In October, Jan Barlow was a finalist in the 2018 Global Best Practices Awards, presented by CINET (Comite’ International de L’Entretien du Textile). Jan’s Cleaners is one of just 25 retail textile cleaning companies from around the world
“You feel down and at the end of your rope. Your place to live disappeared along with your hope. I found smiles, friends, advice and help to cope, but more than that, Shelter of Flint helps you re-gain your hope for better days, brighter futures and a new lease on life. I’m so glad
It was 1984, 1:00am – a gunshot rang out in the parking lot of Flint’s Buick City. Wayne Collins was murdered and the killer was never found. The Collins family was left devastated. Wayne’s son, Skip, would commit suicide and his daughter, Elena, would forever ask what her life would have been, had the
Flint makes it official. The holidays are here! More than 100 people were on hand to witness the lighting of Flint’s Downtown Christmas tree. My City Magazine was there to capture all of the beauty and splendor of the ceremony. With Santa and Reindeer on hand, the ceremony was a smashing success for people of
Fri. Nov. 30 Grand Blanc Holiday Tree Lighting Join Grand Blanc Township at its inaugural Holiday Tree Lighting Event at Bicentennial Park! The South Pavilion will be merry and bright from 5-7pm. Enjoy hot drinks, cookies and activities with your family at the South Pavilion, while you sing along with the Grand Blanc Community
It’s turkey time! Make the most of this Thanksgiving holiday in Genesee County with this week’s events listing. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving from us here at MCM! Thurs. Nov. 22 62nd Annual Flint Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot Come join this annual Flint Thanksgiving Day tradition! The Flint Turkey Trot at Mott Park is the oldest,
At noon on Wednesday, November 7, the ribbon-cutting ceremony took place at the Flint Repertory Theatre. The new Flint Rep is the exciting expansion of the Flint Youth Theatre and will bring original, professional theatre to the city. Students, professionals, and patrons of all ages will be able to learn, create, and enjoy the performing
