The Flint River Watershed Coalition (FRWC) is gearing up for its annual 2020 Voice of the River Annual Celebration, celebrating a “20/20 Vision” for the Flint River and its watershed, according to a news release. The community is invited to join in the celebration on Thursday, January 30 at GM’s Factory One to celebrate the wonderful features of the Flint River from 1-9pm. The food will be catered by Redwood Steakhouse. Awards will be given out and there will be a raffle and auction items. Tickets are $30 and can be purchased online at www.FlintRiver.org, by calling 810-767-6490, or emailing ewesthoff@flintriver.org. Payment can be made at the door, but an RSVP is appreciated.
On Saturday, February 8 the Unity in Diversity Concert will be held at Insight Institute of Neurosurgery and Neuroscience, located at 4800 Saginaw St., Flint. The free festivities open to the public at 7pm.
The 41st Annual Citywide Tribute Dinner honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., is set for Thursday, Jan. 16 at the Genesys Banquet Center in Grand Blanc. Centered on the theme Rise to the Challenge . . . if not now, when? this year’s keynote address will be given by Janice Ferebee, MSW, a Docent with the National Museum of African American History & Culture in Washington, D.C.
Starting June 5, 2020, Bishop International Airport and Allegiant Air will offer new nonstop flights to Nashville, TN. For a limited time, one-way fares can be booked for as low as $55*. The new seasonal route will operate twice weekly and the lowest fares can be found only at allegiant.com.
Yes, it’s that day we have been waiting for. It’s National Rubber Duckie Day and it is always celebrated on January 13, according to holidayinsights.com. Muppet Ernie of Sesame Street first sang the song in 1970. The Rubber Duckie song reached No. 16 on the Top 100 Chart that year and it is still one of the most favorite childhood songs of all time.
The Flint Rep’s third annual New Works Festival will take place this weekend, January 17-19. This unique three-day event presents staged readings and workshops of new plays and musicals written by new artists and authors. Audience members will get a chance to participate is discussions with the playwrights and composers.
When it’s cold outside, I think about comfort food for dinner. I’m always looking for new recipes to try and found this delicious one for Scalloped Potatoes and Ham with Cheese posted on Food.com by Barbara K. It makes a delicious, satisfying “comfort food” meal on a wintry night.
If you are feeling a little stir crazy this Sunday, January 12, why not head out to the Fenton Winery & Brewery to support Michigan Search & Rescue! From 1-3pm enjoy a delicious buffet including salad, pasta, cheese bread and select Fenton Winery & Brewery pizzas. The cost is $20 per adult and $10 per child (children under 10) and all entry fees support Michigan Search and Rescue (MISAR). Cash only.
Experience great classic rock this weekend!
The Genesee County Bar Foundation has announced that applications are being accepted for the John S. Beagle Scholarship established to assist students from Genesee County, with financial support while in their second or third level of law school. According to the news release, it is through the generosity of the late John S. Beagle and his family that the scholarship has been established.
Communities First, Inc. invites you to attend the next film in our African American Film Series on Thursday, January 9 beginning at 5:30pm at the Flint Institute of Arts.
