Michelle Rosynsky, Ed. D. was selected as the new CEO of the YWCA of Greater Flint by its board of directors in June. She brings 25 years of experience to the position she began on July 2. Rosynsky previously served for seven years as the Director of the Women’s Education Center at the University of
Thurs. July 26 37th Annual Flint Jazz Festival (through Sunday July 29th.) Enjoy four days of great Jazz in Downtown Flint beginning with a Jazz Walk Thursday evening, with live jazz performances in a variety of Flint’s finest clubs, followed by three days of local, regional, and international jazz groups playing at the
Friday July 6 Grand Blanc First Friday Food Truck Festival Grand Blanc High School, 12500 S. Saginaw St., Grand Blanc 5-9pm Enjoy entertainment, bounce houses, music, kids activities and a car show. 5-9pm. Happy Hour Patio Nights – Giant Lawn Games Flint Institute of Arts, 1120 E. Kearsley S.t, Flint 5-9pm Swing into
Greater Flint’s got plenty to do in July & August! Here’s a sample of entertainment and fun to be had under the summer sun … Highlights 2018 Downtown Throwdown Flint Farmers’ Market Wednesday, July 18, 4:30pm Back to the Bricks 2018 Downtown Flint & Various Locations Tune-Up Week: August 6-11 Main Event: August 14-18 2018
IN 1909, just eight years after the Detroit Tigers began playing at Michigan and Trumbull, the Flint City Baseball League was born. Some of the finest diamond talent the area has ever produced has been drawn to it ever since. Major Leaguers Jim Abbott, Scott Aldred, Scott Kamienicki and Ron Pruitt sharpened their skills in
I Scream, You Scream! According to industry sources, the average American will consume ice cream 28.5 times this year! In the early June heatwave, MCM Staff Photographer, Jenn Hodney, headed out to some popular local scoop shops to snap some cool (and sometimes melting) confections. Hey – if you’re not EATING ice cream, it’s fun
We wait all winter to browse the fresh produce in the warmth of the sun. Visiting Greater Flint farmers markets is a great way to fill your pantry with healthy food while supporting local farms. You can also support local artisans – many talented craftspeople display their works at these venues. Bottom line: farmers markets
This year, Genesee County Parks, the state’s largest county park system with over 11,000 acres and more than 40 locations, celebrates its 50th anniversary. According to Danielle Fulcher, Communications, Event and Brand Manager at Genesee County Parks & Recreation (GCPR), it’s going to be a year-long event. “It’s a whole year of celebration!” she exclaims,
A retired educator with Flint Community Schools, Gloria Barnett loves giving back to her community. She was recently seen at Southwestern Academy presenting dress shirts and neckties to 11th-grade young men as part of the Quinn Chapel AME Church Dress Shirt & Tie program. “We gave away approximately 50 shirts, ties and belts,” she says.
Downtown Flint’s revitalization continues! Here’s an update on two exciting projects. The Marketplace A $19 million Downtown housing project is in the works at the site of the old YWCA at 310 E. Third Street. According to Jacob Horner, Vice President of Development with PK Development Group in Okemos, construction will begin as soon as
Dear Readers, Many of us struggle every day with health issues – some serious, some not, some are just annoying. While many are lucky enough to have the resources to seek answers and treatment for these maladies, others live with pain, both physical and mental. On this month’s cover is a shocking statistic about suicide:
McLaren Health Care Women with Cancer: Look Good … Feel Better Karmanos Cancer Institute at McLaren 4100 Beecher Rd., Flint July 19, 12-2pm To register, call the American Cancer Society: 800.227.2345. Bariatric Support Group-Flint Morning Session Hospitality House at McLaren 3170 Beecher Rd., Flint July 24, 9:30-10:30am Contact: 810.342.5470 Bariatric Support Group-Flint Evening Session McLaren
