In 2011, the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, located on Michigan’s northwestern coastline, was selected as the “Most Beautiful Place in America” by Good Morning America. With its great sweeping dunes, clear shores and hardy forests, it truly is a 35-mile stretch of serene beauty. The Federal Government designated the area a national park in 1970, to include North and South Manitou Islands, recognizing it as the country’s unique “third coast” and deserving of special protection. A protected wilderness rich in history and recreational pursuits, it greets thousands of visitors each year.
Summertime is the peak season for tourism in Traverse City – and it just wouldn’t be summer without baseball and hot dogs. TC Residents and tourists alike love their professional baseball team – the Beach Bums – based in the TC suburb of Blair Township. The popular team is a member of the East Division of the Frontier League, which is not affiliated with Major League Baseball.
Everyone has a life story to tell and some are simply more unique than others. Anita Katherine Dennis has led an extraordinary life, which she chronicles in her book Beyond Myself: The Farm Girl and the African Chief. A farm girl who grew up in Ohio, the red-headed U of M-Flint student never dreamed she would fall in love with her college professor, Benjamin Dennis, who just so happened to be an African chief. The book was written as a memoir in honor of Ben, who passed away in 2009. “I wrote it to memorialize our love story,” says Anita. “I want my grandchildren to remember their African heritage.”
June 8, 1953 started out as a warm spring day in the Flint-Beecher community – but by nightfall, the day would be memorialized by a fatal natural disaster that precipitated numerous acts of humanity as rescue workers rushed to the aid of others in the chaotic days that followed.
The Grand Re-opening of Longway Planetarium was celebrated today with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, cocktail reception, star shows and an indoor tour of the newly renovated facility. The celebration continues through the Weekend of Wonder (May 30-31), when all activities and shows in the radically different planetarium theater are free to the public! The exciting titles include , including “Perfect Little Planet,” “To Space and Back,” “Violent Universe” and “Sea Monsters.” Check it out!
On Thursday, May 28 the Atherton East Public Art Parade brought flowers, food and music to the Atherton East neighborhood. The Flint Public Art Project’s second parade of the season was led by the Nightfire Drumline, beginning at Atherton East Community Center and concluding at the Atherton Community Garden designed and planted by Flint artist Jay Rowland and other community members. Participants enjoyed food provided by Sweet Peaces Vegan Café and freshly sourced greens from Flint River Farm. A performance by Mama Sol & Tha N.U.T.S. created a fun and positive vibe. Every summer, Flint Public Art Project hosts six art parades in different Flint neighborhoods, helping to beautify the areas and unite the residents.
There’s still time to head Downtown to the Farmers’ Market Relay for Life of Flint event! Going on until 3pm today! Welcoming businesses, organizations, family & friends to raise awareness & funds in the fight against cancer. Stop out & take a lap!
Davison, Mi – With support from our auxiliary units, Davison High School band, and other patriotic organizations, the parade will follow Main Street from the fire station to the Veteran’s Memorial at the base of the city hall flag pole. The day’s activities start with the parade at 10:30 a.m., memorial ceremonies with military honors and flag raising outside city hall, 10:45 a.m.-11:15 a.m. An open house follows at the Davison American Legion post, 10309 Davison Rd (across from the post office), with free hot dogs, and refreshments.
For the next two Saturdays, the Flint Farmers’ Market will be in full bloom with its popular event, Flower Daze. The event is sponsored by Bishop International Airport and attracts thousands of visitors to Downtown Flint, according to Market Manager Karianne Martus. There will be eight to 10 flower sellers and growers, and the pavilion will be filled to the brink with flowers and plants. Flower Daze is in its first year at the new location. At the old market Karianne reports that around 4,500 attended the event. “Overall, the number of people visiting the market is double from the old market, so we’re anticipating about 7,000-8000 people this year.” MSU Junior Master Gardeners and For-Mar Nature Preserve will offer education and activities in the Pavilion at the all-day event. A free potting class is scheduled on May 23 at 9am on the Front Plaza as well as live entertainment from 10am to 2pm. There will be a huge variety of hanging baskets, potted plants, yard art, and flats of flowers and vegetables to choose from, according to Karianne.
According to the National Highway Safety Traffic Administration, more children ages 5-14 go to the ER for bicycle-related injuries than any other sport. Here are a few safety reminders!
Head Downtown to the former Salem Housing (near the corner of MLK & Pasadena) and check out Edible Flint’s Distribution Day Community Celebration! Gardening tips, demonstrations, music & more!
Sloan Museum is joining the worldwide community of museums to celebrate International Museum Day on Monday, May 18th, 2015.
