This series profiles the beginnings and history of the towns and cities surrounding Flint in Genesee County. The profiles will be presented in order according to the earliest known settlement year. Major highlights will include founding, notable personage, major events, noted locations and businesses.
I love to cook but I also enjoy eating out, and since my 2020 New Year’s Resolution involves watching my budget, I am always looking for a bargain at local eateries. With the help of My City Assistant Editor, Pete Hinterman, we found some meal deals that are not only budget-friendly, but also fresh and delicious!
Look out, New York City … there’s a group of prehistoric underwater puppets coming your way from Flint, Michigan!
Walking into the Flint Trading Co., patrons are greeted by Owner Walter Robert McAdow and Emmett, the office puppy – a delightful, four-month-old Golden Retriever that chewed on my coat and notebook a bit. Open since May 2018, the atelier (French for artist studio or workroom) is located above Flint City T-Shirts on Saginaw Street in Downtown Flint.
On Sunday, February 2, the famous soothsayer and weather witch, Punxsutawney Phil will emerge from his den and condemn us to 6 more weeks of snow and cold and rain and cold and snow. But will he? This year has been a mild winter really (knock on wood). And if it stays as grey and overcast as it has, he might not see his shadow. Right? There’s hope…maybe.
Who will win the Super Bowl this Year — the Kansa City Chiefs or the San Francisco 49ers? But what’s even more important to me is what food will you be serving at your Super Bowl party! According to dailymeal.com some of the top foods to enjoy during the big game include: chicken wings, chili, pizza, pigs in a blanket, nachos, and a variety of dips like buffalo chicken dip and artichoke dip (to name a few). According to statistics, wings and pizza are the two most popular Super Bowl snacks. Also, 11 million pounds of chips are expected to be consumed during the big game, and an estimated 4 million pounds of pretzels and 2.5 million pounds of nuts.
Seeing Stars! is the Flint School of Performing Arts’ signature fundraising event. Since its inception in 1997, this event has been vital in raising nearly $3,000,000 in tuition assistance to ensure students have the opportunity to realize their music or dance dreams regardless of family circumstances. Come enjoy a strolling buffet of signature dishes provided by restaurants throughout Genesee County and leave with an understanding of your impact on the students from the Flint School of Performing Arts music and dance programs. Seating is limited to 200. 6-9pm.
Want to learn about how to break bad money habits and stop being broke? Flint Native, Ro Allen is the author of the book, The End of Financial Worry: 9 Ways to Create Permanent Peace Around Money. She is a speaker, author, personal finance strategist, and serial entrepreneur, who provides personal finance strategies and coaching to people from around the world. She is a graduate of Flint Southwestern Academy, and Michigan State University.
On Friday, January 31, the Flint institute of Music will host the Flint School of Performing Arts’ Seeing Stars Benefit from 6-9pm. The Seeing Stars Benefit is the FSPA’s signature fundraising event and is vital in providing tuition assistance to students dreaming of performing in music and dance regardless of family circumstances. Support the future of Greater Flint by helping youth grow proficient in the arts.
A bipartisan group of lawmakers introduced legislation on Jan. 28 to update Michigan’s bottle bill to crack down on fraud and abuse and increase access to recycling, according to a recent news statement. The bills are sponsored by: Rep. John Chirkun, D-Roseville, Rep. Brandt Iden, R-Oshtemo, Rep. Jim Lilly, R-Macatawa and Rep. Tim Sneller, D-Burton.
On Thursday, January 30, the Genesee County Historical Society presents “Sit-down to Shut down: The 84-Year War Between General Motors and the UAW” from 7:30-8:30pm at UM-Flint’s Francis Willson Thompson Library. Admission is free but seating is limited. Please RSVP by calling 810.410. 4605.
