To commemorate his life and contributions to the City of Flint, a statue of C.S. Mott now stands Downtown in GM Automotive Pioneer Plaza. Unveiled on August 19 during the 2017 Back to the Bricks event, the life-size bronze memorial was created by local artist, Joe Rundell, who also sculpted the other four key auto industry figures that accompany Mott’s replica at the historic site.
National Lighthouse Day is August 7, and Michigan boasts more lighthouses than any other state! According to the Michigan Lighthouse Guide, there are 129 lighthouses in the Great Lakes State.
If you grew up in this area, you’ve probably enjoyed a scoop or two of Superman ice cream on a summer day – but did you know that the enduring flavor favorite was created right here in Michigan?
Meteorologically speaking, the start of summer is June 21 this year. The word “solstice” derives from Latin, meaning “sun stands still” because around this time, the sun appears to be standing still in the sky. The rest of the year, the Earth’s tilt on its axis causes the sun’s path in the sky to rise and fall from one day to the next.
It’s the perfect time to find out a little more about what Flint has to offer! One great place to start is the Flint River Trail, which runs 17 miles from UM-Flint and Court Street and includes highlights such as Bluebell Beach and Stepping Stone Falls. If you don’t want to bike alone, the Friends of the Flint River Trail lead bike rides every Sunday from May-October, starting at 2pm from the Flint Farmer’s Market.
“Our goal is not just an environment of clean air and water and scenic beauty. The objective is an environment of decency, quality and mutual respect for all other human beings and all other living creatures.”
A specialty at Bubba O’Malley’s Wild Irish Inn, this dish consists of grilled chicken topped with bacon, cheese and honey mustard. On March 1, 2017, Bubba O’Malley’s will have undergone a makeover and menu change, becoming a new restaurant: Elgood’s. Don’t worry; although the eatery’s menu is changing, the folks at Bubba O’Malley’s shared their recipe for the delicious and easy-to-make Blarney’s Chicken.
Falling halfway between the winter solstice and spring equinox, February 2 – Groundhog Day – has roots in the ancient European tradition, Candlemas Day (the Christian festival of lights). The weather on that day was considered a predictor of when winter would end. An old English song goes, “If Candlemas be fair and bright/Come, winter, have another flight.”
We’re all familiar with the American version of Santa Claus – a fat, jolly old man in a red suit, who delivers presents to good children and coal to naughty children all around the world in one night. Realistically, Santa can’t get around the world in one night, even with the help of Rudolph and the gang. Luckily, Santa comes in many different forms, and from many different cultures. Here’s a look at a few …
Celebrated September 15 to October 15, the observation started in 1968 under President Lyndon Johnson as Hispanic Heritage Week. In 1988, President Ronald Reagan expanded on that to cover a 30-day period, and it was enacted into law in August 1988.
The Flint Firebirds Club is the oldest and largest club at Kettering University, and is still active today. The club is for Kettering students who are car enthusiasts and enjoy all things motor-related. This photo of Club members is from circa 1950s – 1960s.
