Photos by Madison Speer On a sunny spring day, soap box cars with names like the Blazing Turtles, the Raider Racers, the Full Send Vipers and the Tower of Pizza took off and sped down the racetrack that started near the intersection of Glenwood Ave. and Fox St. Racers plunged down the road, crossing a
Photos by Sherry Farney The weather was perfect for a chic evening garden party that featured a strolling barbecue dinner, a mobile-bidding silent auction and live dance music by Nightline Band. Celebrating its 10th anniversary this month, the Hospitality House at McLaren provides a comfortable and convenient haven with low-cost or no-cost lodging for cancer
Photography by Katy Kildee It’s official – Gearhead Season is underway! Enthusiasts began gathering early on a gorgeous Sunday to admire vehicles of every sort and peruse the automotive vendor offerings including collector products and all-new Back to the Bricks® merchandise. Attendees of the free event also enjoyed a great variety of food-truck fare in
Photography By Douglas Pike This year’s event theme was “The Art of Medicine” and the community showed up to support Hurley’s continued efforts as a teaching hospital. Hurley partners with a multitude of educational institutions to provide clinical and non-clinical training. This year’s Hurley Benefit Ball proceeds will establish a Workforce Advancement Fund for training
Photography By Penny’s from Heaven Postponed from 2021 due to the pandemic, the MTA gathered employees and community partners to thank them for helping the Authority make great strides in their service to Greater Flint residents for 50 years. A reception and dinner were followed by a program emceed by MTA General Manager Ed Benning,
To support the Humane Society of Genesee County, attendees of this popular fundraiser enjoyed a champagne reception, spirited silent auction bidding and a chef-prepared gourmet brunch. Hosted by Chris and Lisa Roeser, the 23rd annual event also featured a live auction called by CARS 108 radio personality, Lisa Marie. Attendees donated nearly $120,000 with proceeds
Photos by Whitmire Photography Hundreds of people gathered in Downtown Flint for an early breakfast with the purpose of honoring those who strive to make a difference in a young person’s life – individuals, businesses, government agencies and organizations. The event is an annual fundraiser for Voices for Children, which works to help victims of
Photography by Samuel Brown, Brown’s Photo & Video The Greater Flint African American Sports Hall of Fame 2023 Induction Class was celebrated with a reception and dinner attended by friends and family of this year’s esteemed honorees. Ira Rutherford presided over the induction of Marty Embry (Basketball), Anthony Holliday (Coaching), Tim Littles (Boxing), Kelvin Torbert
Photos by Jaden Moxlow A group of girls gathered for a night of fun, food, fashion and pampering to help families in need. Attendees enjoyed a fashion show, wine tasting, Painting with Carla, makeovers, mani-pedis, facials, line dancing, massage, a goody bag and more. Proceeds will directly support patients and families who utilize The Hospitality
Photos By Deborah Gillespie, Anavista Photography This annual event gathers community members to raise support and funding for the Prism Project Safehouse Program, which provides restorative care for child survivors of sex trafficking. Emceed by Pastor Bernard Drew, the agenda included Keynote Speaker Rev. Christina Tipton. The focus of the evening was to shine the
Photos Courtesy of Longway Planetarium This sold-out fundraiser featured local food, cocktails, ciders, wine and beer served up by Genesee County’s favorite chefs and brewers. The fourth annual event included a silent auction (also online) with proceeds supporting Sloan Museum of Discovery and Longway Planetarium’s outreach initiatives and daily operations. The funds raised also help
Photography by Tucker White & Tony Velasco For the 67th consecutive year, the FRSEF welcomed students from across an 11-county area, as well as any student not within an area associated with the International Science & Engineering Fair. More than 250 students grades 4-12 participated. The top 10% of Junior Division participants are eligible to
