If you love the outdoors, Rocky’s is the place for you. Begun by Paul Joseph “Rocky” Roll, who grew up outdoors on a farm in Perry, MI, Rocky’s Great Outdoors has been an institution in Burton since 1971. Now retired, Rocky and his wife Linda are enjoying life in their beautiful Lake Fenton home, while
FIA Art School Open House September 10 ♦ 4-7pm Flint Institute of Arts Bikes on the Bricks September 12-14 Downtown Flint Art On Tap September 13 ♦ 4-8pm Flint Institute of Arts “The Wiz” Beginning September 18 New McCree Theater Art at the Mill September 19 Linden Mill Hero Round Table September 19-20 The Whiting
Thousands of motorcycle enthusiasts from all over the state and beyond will converge on S. Saginaw Street for full-throttle festivities! Friday Police Officer Training – Flat Lot 10am-5pm T-shirt & Saturday Ride Registration 10am-7pm Live music – Riverbank Park Amphitheater 4-10pm Saturday T-shirt & ride wristband sales 8am Ride registration Vehicle City Harley-Davidson 8-11am Police-Escorted Ride leaves Vehicle City
Over the past 80 years, comics have woven themselves into the fabric of American culture, creating a modern mythology. New characters become gods, worshipped by readers and non-readers alike for the values they personify: Batman as the epitome of human ingenuity and vengeance, Superman as justice and virtue, Wonder Woman as feminism and nobility of
Dust off your tuxes and primp your pooches! It’s time for the Humane Society of Genesee County’s Ties & Tails “Dine with Your Canine” fundraiser. The black tie optional event will take place on October 4 at Downtown Flint’s Riverfront Banquet Center. “We wanted to get that Downtown vibe for this year’s event,” says Terry
Al Widing, Jr. thought his 89-year-old father had faced the challenging 120-mile AuSable River Canoe Marathon for the last time. He was wrong. “Most weekends, I travel to my parents’ house in Mio where dad and I spend time paddling on the AuSable together,” said Widing Jr., a Linden resident. “Starting this spring, just about
There’s something sweet happening at Almar Orchard in Flushing. The 150-year-old apple orchard is expanding its production of J.K. Scrumpy, a hard cider beverage that has become extremely popular all around the world. The story of this scrumpy is one of family tradition, hard work and foresight. It all began with current owner Jim Koan’s
Vibrant and historic, Flushing’s downtown is home to many unique and charming shops and restaurants. The civic pride is very strong, and it shows. In the spring and summer, Main Street is lined with baskets overflowing with gorgeous flowers, provided through a unique partnership between the city and the GFWC Women’s Group, which purchases and
Dr. Inez Slaubaugh’s journey to becoming an artist was as unexpected as one of her tech ink paintings. “I suppose I’ve always had the artist gene in me,” Inez explained, “because when I was little and people asked me what I was going to be when I grew up, I said I wanted to be
Flushing is known for its abundance of small-town charm. Located west of Flint with easy access to the expressway, Flushing allows its citizens to enjoy the advantages of a metropolitan area while residing in a small town. “Flushing is a great place to live!” says lifelong resident Terry Bigelow. Lovely neighborhoods, good schools, an historic
Once a well-known and oft-visited site, Stepping Stone Falls and its history has dimmed in the public mind. The water feature was part of a proposition made to the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation in 1964 to create the Genesee Recreation Area, which today includes the 650-acre C.S. Mott Lake, Crossroads Village, Huckleberry Railroad, Bluebell
It’s Friday evening in Downtown Flushing. Purple “Welcome” banners and baskets overflowing with pink flowers line the city’s charming Main Street as diners at Kathy’s Restaurant & Lounge gather for a meal on the outdoor patio. Sipping refreshing strawberry-pomegranate coolers and savoring avocado and basil grilled chicken … life is good! Owners Kathy Birchmeier and
