The period from Thanksgiving to New Year’s Day (and shortly after) is commonly known simply as “The Holidays” and for some of us, that only includes Thanksgiving, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day – but for many others, “The Holidays” are an even busier time. In fact, the month of December and early January bring
For many developmentally disabled, homeless or mentally ill adults, the Vista Center in Flint is a place of community and compassion. “Many of our clients need contact, not crisis. We provide a place where they can come to get out of the house and escape loneliness and isolation,” explains director, Pat Beal. “We provide options
The game grabbed Shane Proulx’s attention, causing him to sit up and take notice. As he watched the 2008 Summer Olympics, the Grand Blanc man became enthralled with the dizzying, frantic pace of team handball. Proulx was fascinated by the way it incorporated elements of several sports he had thrown himself into at various times
Growing up, Royce Stephens learned a thing or two about the motivating effect that sports could have on youth. “My father was the leader of my Boy Scout troop and he would teach us from the handbook for the first half of our meeting and allow us to play basketball for the second half,” he
The holiday season’s most enchanting story will captivate audiences as the Flint Institute of Music brings The Nutcracker back to The Whiting! For nearly 50 years, the young and old from Greater Flint and beyond have been delighted by the magic of this Christmas classic – the sparkling sets and costumes, the dreamlike music –
Christmas is the time of year to give to those who are less fortunate. The Greater Flint community is especially generous and always willing to lend a helping hand. This year, the need is greater than ever due to fallout from the Covid-19 pandemic. Following is a list of some organizations that help the needy
Organized by Don Clough in 1966 as the Flint Civic Wind Ensemble and sponsored by the Flint Community Music Association, today’s Flint Symphonic Wind Ensemble (FSWE) continues to produce beautiful music and entertainment for the Greater Flint community. “We have been in operation for more than 50 years,” says current Conductor, Chris Anderson. “We are
Student at Central Michigan University (CMU), 19-year-old Flint native Lydia Taylor has been named one of the top finalists in the seventh annual Breakthrough Junior Challenge, a global competition for students that was designed to inspire creative thinking about science. The daughter of Steven and Sharon Taylor, she has three older siblings: Andrew, Austin and
Ben Baldwin, the Holly High School Band Director, joined the U.S. Marine Corps in 1993 as a high school senior, following in the footsteps of seven generations of his family serving in the military. It wasn’t exactly the path he had planned for his life. A talented trombone player, he loved music and had intended
Genesee County’s history has its fair share of heroes. From businessmen, star athletes and entertainers to doctors, philanthropists and Civil Rights leaders, the area has certainly produced and when the country needed its people in the tragedy that is war, Genesee County answered the call sending troops wherever they were needed, no matter the conflict.
It is sheer joy to watch a graceful figure skater spin, jump and glide across the ice. And, there is a figure skating club in Flint Township where people can learn the sport and showcase their talent. The Iceland Competitive Edge Figure Skating Club (ICEFSC) was established in 2012. According to Cristy Bosley, Vice President,
Kevin Croom could feel himself faltering. Last New Year’s Day, he returned to Flint after spending five days helping his son move back to Michigan from South Carolina. Thankful to be sleeping in his own bed again, a weakened and exhausted Croom crawled into it, hoping to awake feeling better. At roughly 4am, Croom stirred
