New Century Chorale has been selected for the 2020 Best of Grand Blanc Award in the Business Services category by the Grand Blanc Award Program. Each year, the Grand Blanc Award Program identifies companies that they believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and the community. These exceptional companies help make the Grand Blanc area a great place to live, work and play.
It’s that time of year again! Catholic Charities is gearing up for their St. Patrick’s Day Box Lunch Sale on Tuesday, March 17. This annual fundraiser is a Flint tradition, offering a box lunch featuring a sandwich, stacked high with corned beef and Swiss on rye, chips, coleslaw, a pickle and treat – all for only $8. Drive-thru pick up is between 10am-1pm, in front of Catholic Charities main office at 901 Chippewa St., Flint. Free delivery in Genesee County is offered for orders of 15 or more. Lunches can be ordered now, by fax 810.3912514, by phone 810.232.9950 ext.708, or online at www.catholiccharitiesflint.org/boxlunch.
On Friday, March 13, “Remember the Titans” will play at the historic Capitol Theatre at 7pm. Tickets are $10 per adult and $3 for children age 12 and under. For Genesee County Residents tickets are $5 per adult and only $1.50 for children age 12 and under. Tickets may be purchased at The Whiting box office, at the Flint Farmers’ Market and at capitoltheatreflint.com.
On Tuesday, March 10 Mott Community College is asking voters to approve continued bond funding for the college. A continuation of bond funding would allow MCC to pay for building renovations, capital improvements, and critical infrastructure projects.
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.
