On Saturday, March 7, from 6 to 10pm the Reuben Guerra Benefit to Fight Cancer will take place at The Jewel of Grand Blanc Country Club. The benefit asks for a minimum donation of $10 per person.
With St. Patrick’s Day just days away, I start thinking about serving some traditional Irish dishes for dinner. Shepherd’s Pie is one of the world’s greatest comfort meals. I have made this savory meat stew with lamb and ground beef, but prefer the ground beef. Here is a really simple and delicious recipe from chowhound.com.
Explore the night sky at Longway Planetarium. Astronomy experts take you on a tour of the night sky over Michigan in this live planetarium lecture that begins today, March 5. Learn about the rotation of the Earth, how to find the North Star, and which constellations and planets are visible in your backyard tonight. The show takes place at 3pm, every afternoon.
Are you interested in science and philosophy? Join others for some deep thinking at the Longway Planetarium for an introduction to the Kuhnian Philosophy of Science. Thomas Samuel Kuhn is one of the most influential philosophers of science of the twentieth century. His contributions marked a break with several key doctrines and ushered in a new style of philosophy that better mirrored the history of science. His account held that science enjoys periods of stable growth punctuated by revisionary revolutions.
Have you ever wanted to hike at For-Mar under the magical glow of the full moon? This is your chance to discover what the animals that live at For-Mar see at night. Join a naturalist on Saturday, March 7 for a full moon hike and see firsthand how beautiful and peaceful the park is after dark. Preregistration is required by Friday, March 6. Cost is $4 per person. For more information and to preregister, visit https://geneseecountyparks.org/events/full-moon-hike-20/.
Bring the family to The Whiting this Friday, March 6, to see DLUX Puppets Alice in Wonderland, a fun musical adaptation with actors, high-quality puppetry and digitally projected scenery the whole family will enjoy!
Old Newsboys of Flint Director Chris Hamilton passed away on Sunday, March 1. He was 73.
On Saturday, March 7, the annual William C. Byrd Young Artist Competition will take place at the Flint Institute of Music with the five finalists performing beginning at 7pm. The performance is free for all those interested. This year’s category is “strings”. A reception will follow the evening program.
AS we enter the new ‘20s, Flint is starting to dream again. As the city continues to conquer our latest adversity, citizens are looking forward. What will the future bring for Flint? What will it look like? Where are we headed and how will we get there? Many in the city are optimistic and, for the first time since before the fall of General Motors, the future holds tremendous promise for Flint.
Created in 2002 by Genesee District Library, the Black History Month Brunch is one of Genesee County’s premier events. It provides an opportunity for the community to come together to celebrate the contributions of African Americans to world history. The brunch also inspires residents to reach their full potential and to make a difference in our community, state and nation.
This series profiles the beginning and history of the towns and cities surrounding Flint in Genesee County. The profiles will be presented according to the earliest known settlement year. Major highlights will include founding, notable personage, major events, noted locations and businesses.
