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Put on your Plaid for Plaidurday this Friday! Started by a young gentleman in Lansing after facing harsh ridicule due to his consistently-worn plaid attire, Plaidurday is an amazing world-wide celebration of Plaid. It may be the greatest holiday that ever existed. Join the most wonderful people in the world – wearers of plaid. It doesn’t matter what you have, if its plaid put it on.

There is so much to do and so many upcoming festivals it can make your head spin. If you live in Genesee County and are looking to try a new festival this year, why not head out to Lapeer this weekend.

Are you ready for some football? Whether you are tailgating at your favorite college game or watching the Detroit Lions on a Sunday afternoon, you will enjoy this recipe given to My City Magazine by Spartan fan, Nancy Vance. She and her husband, Mike, have been tailgating with their family for many years. Nancy created this simple and easy family favorite. Enjoy!

A cup of Joe, java, mud, brew… whatever you want to call it, coffee lovers all around the world will be celebrating National Coffee Day, this Sunday, Sept. 29.  Also known as Coffee Day or International Coffee Day, it is a holiday that celebrates this popular beverage and the joy it brings to people all over the world. Coffee lovers not only take the time to enjoy their favorite brand of coffee, there are also many businesses that offer discounted or free cups of coffee to their customers.

There is still time to sign-up for, or donate to, Genesee County’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s taking place this Saturday (September 28) at 11 am at UM-Flint White Building Lawn. Registration can be done online or starting at 10:00 am on Saturday. Donations can be made online at act.alz.org.

It’s fall! The leaves are starting to change, the weather is cool. There is no better way to celebrate the season than taking the kids out for an afternoon at the apple orchard. Here are of few of My City’s favorites.

Hockey is Back! The Flint Firebirds home opener takes place this upcoming Saturday as our Flint Firebirds take on the Niagara IceDogs at Dort Federal Event Center at 7pm. The Firebirds are looking forward to a great season as they look to surpass their goal of home ice for the playoffs. Head down to Dort Federal Event Center and support the team throughout the season.

The Ties and Tails Gala is coming up this weekend! The highly anticipated event will take place this year at Signature Chop House in Flushing. All proceeds from the fundraiser will go directly to help the animals at the Genesee County Humane Society (GCHS).

It’s finally here! The first day of fall. It’s time to bring out the cozy sweatshirts and sit back and enjoy the crisp cool weather the autumn equinox brings.