Potter Valorie Horton can truly be described as “at one with clay.” She recently showed her collection aptly named At One With Clay at the Flint Institute of Art’s Art Sales & Rental Gallery. The variety of pieces included platters, bowls, and a wall piece that took her one year to make. “I wanted to
Genesee County’s next generation of philanthropists is up and coming. The Gen Forward Network, which started as an initiative of the Greater Flint Community Foundation, is a group of emerging young humanitarians working for the greater good of Genesee County. Now in its third year, the network members contribute to a common grant-making pool to
It’s springtime, it’s May and it’s National Bike Month. And what better way to celebrate the long-awaited summer than feeling a warm breeze on your face while pedaling down a bike trail, taking in all of nature’s glorious beauty! Whether you enjoy the thrill of mountain biking or a leisurely ride, Michigan is the place
Art à la Carte Wednesdays 12:15 – 1:15pm Flint Institute of Arts “Rain: A Tribute to the Beatles” May 12 The Whiting HealthPlus Tour de Crim Bicycle Race May 16 Downtown Flint After Dark @ The Whiting May 21 The Whiting Lobby Flint Farmers’ Market Flower Daze May 23 8am-5pm “Mamma Mia” May 29-30 The
On April 22, Zonta Club of Flint 1 was proud to host its Sixth Annual Awards Dinner at the Flint Institute of Arts. The event is held to recognize the accomplishments of Genesee County women who have made a difference and changed the history of Genesee County. “Women have played significant roles in Genesee County
Without the generous financial backing provided by foundations each year, most of Flint’s cultural and fine arts programs, as well as many important youth and humanitarian programs, would be floundering at best. What would our community be like if these inspiring and enriching programs and services – which are enjoyed by thousands of Genesee County
For many of the retired volunteers who arrive at Riverside Tabernacle in Downtown Flint early every Monday morning to sort and pack food for people in need, reaching retirement age gave them new choices. With so many ways they could choose to commit their time, they each decided to come to Riverside Tabernacle to help
Flint Arrowhead Barbershop Chorus Flint, Mich. – On Saturday, May 9, from 6-8 p.m. the Flint Arrowhead Barbershop Chorus will present their 76th year anniversary Spring concert at Powers High School Auditorium at 1505 West Court Street, Flint in support of the Powers Catholic Student Scholarship Fund. “This Flint chorus has been singing in Flint for 76 years.
Flint, Michigan – April 24, 2015 – The City of Flint has been named a “Tree City USA” for the 15th consecutive year by the Arbor Day Foundation in honor of the City’s effective urban forest management. To receive this honor, Flint and its partner the Genesee Conservation District, met the Tree City USA program’s
For-Mar Nature Preserve and Arboretum, because some things are worth preserving. Turns out, they’re just around the corner. At your Genesee County Parks. Here are some events that are coming up! Growing Gardeners: Hey Garden? Wake up! Start Time: 10:00:00 AM End Time: 11:30:00 AM Saturday, May 2 Come help us wake up the
The Food Bank of Eastern Michigan Board of Directors is pleased to announce the completion of the new Hunger Solution Center. Claude High, President of the Board states “Not only did we meet; we exceeded the goal of 5.25 million to bring the total to over $6 million, including in-kind gifts. The goal of the
Grand Reopening Celebration Weekend of Wonder May 30 & 31, 2015 Longway Planetarium will reopen as Michigan’s largest and most modern planetarium with a celebration that’s out of this world on May 30 & 31, 2015. During this weekend, all shows in the radically different planetarium theater are free and open to the public compliments of ITC
