A fond tradition during the holiday season is to make a lasting memory with a family photo! And Mott Community College students, faculty and staff want to help make the holidays picture perfect for the community. MCC photography students will provide free, professional-quality photo portraits during the Sixth Annual HELP Portrait Event at the campus
Fri. Dec. 1 & Sat Dec 2: Flint Firebirds Hockey The Firebirds return home to Flint for a pair of games this weekend as the club hosts the Hamilton Bulldogs this Friday, Dec. 1 for ‘Ugly Sweater Night’ and the Niagara Ice Dogs Saturday, Dec 2 for the third annual ‘Teddy Bear Toss’ and Joe
ELGA Credit Union is not your typical financial institution. Nestled in communities such as Flushing, Flint, Burton, Goodrich, Fenton, Lapeer, Clio, Davison and Saginaw, are those eye-catching purple and gold ELGA Credit Union signs. However, it’s the philanthropic-minded people inside the buildings and their humanitarianism which make the organization special. “We’re about educating, embracing and
Members of the Flint band, Birdhouse, have a hard time describing exactly where they fall on the musical spectrum. “Whenever we post a date on Facebook or a flyer comes out for a show, it’s always a nightmare,” says guitarist, Keith Music. “We get the most bizarre descriptions,” adds lead vocalist, Gabby Davis. “Didn’t someone
Did you know that the rubber ice cube tray, electric stove and automatic electric toaster were invented right here in Flint? Often referred to as the “forgotten inventor” Lloyd Groff Copeman was born and raised just east of Flint in Farmers Creek in Lapeer County. He attended a one-room school and Michigan Agricultural College, which
As Steve Schmidt reflects on the remarkable men’s basketball program he has built at Mott Community College, evidence of that success adorns the wall behind him. From the trophies, including four national championships sitting just above his head, to encased jerseys worn by some of the Bears’ finest players lining the top of the wall,
It truly is the most wonderful time of the year, especially for kids. They spend hours writing their wish list and letters to Santa; keeping their fingers crossed, hoping they made the “good girls and boys” list, rather than finding a lump of coal in their stocking. Remember Ralphie in the movie, A Christmas Story?
Family and friends gathered together to enjoy food and good cheer … it’s a perfect time for special appetizers! Chef Steve Lowry of Fandangles’, a full-service, award-winning, special event center and caterer in Flushing, shares some of his favorite small bites to serve during the holidays: Blue Cheese Pear Tarts (his personal favorite), Crab-Stuffed Mushroom
There’s nothing Mike Buckel likes doing more than helping others. He has been volunteering his time and energy since the early 90s, and his priorities are working with kids and anything to do with the police department. Buckel is a member of various boards, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Flint, the Flint Police
The Ferris Wheel, a building renovated to welcome visitors with a revolving door, celebrates a turnaround; the investment in people and ideas, in hope for the continuous revitalization of Downtown Flint. The Ferris Wheel and 100k Ideas plans to operate as a resource for any community member to take their rough “napkin-sketch” concept and develop
There are many ways that The Salvation Army helps in the prevention of homelessness, feeding the hungry and helping others who are struggling in our community during the holidays. And, there are many dedicated and hardworking volunteers who help fill a Genesee County child’s heart with delight through the season. Kirk Wilkinson, Assistant Fire Chief
Very few people know about an organization that has remained active in Genesee County for around 130 years. An essay commemorating the centennial, … And Fellow Members: A History of The Garland Street Literary Club of Flint, Michigan 1888-1988, was written by Alice Lethbridge in 1988 and published by the University of Michigan-Flint Archives. Since
