Dr. Jane Goodall, renowned ethologist and conservationist, will speak at the University of Michigan-Flint Frances Willson Thompson Critical Issues Forum Tuesday, Oct. 2. Goodall is considered the world’s foremost expert on chimpanzees and has studied the social and family interactions of these animals for more than 55 years. She will draw from that groundbreaking work […]
Fall is in the air. That means it’s time for cider, doughnuts, apples and pumpkins. You can have it all at the free Fall Harvest Festival to be held at Applewood from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturday, September 29. It will be a day of music, live performances, tours of the home, a Taste of […]
The Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce is seeking local leaders – right now. Leadership NOW, a development program co-led by the Chamber and United Way of Genesee County, is accepting candidates for its next cohort, beginning Jan. 25, 2019. The effort promotes learning and implementation of goals that ultimately equip citizens to improve the […]
A special gathering for leadership and learning will take place at Mott Community College’s Regional Technology Center Sept. 26. From 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., parents, mentors and students will attend the Flint Community Education Initiative’s 2018-2019 “Success Mentoring Kick-off Celebration.” The purpose of the event will be to inform community members about the value […]
The Flint Public Library wants students to know reading is fundamental – and it’s OK to draw on the ground. Now that school’s back in session, chalkboards are all the rage for teachers, but what about those pupils who are so often tempted to use the coveted writing tool? From 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. […]
A few neighborly nominees will become award winners Sept. 27 at a community celebration in University Square Park in honor of National Good Neighbor Day. The Good Neighbor Awards are presented by Flint Neighborhoods United and you are invited to vote for your favorite. Nominees include local residents, foundations, non-profits, community improvement programs, and companies […]
It’s not every day the smiling waitress, friendly hotel desk clerk or bus driver is recognized for doing the great job that’s expected. But the kind faces and caring personalities, combined with professional skills, of many who serve the public play key roles in setting the tone of any community. To recognize the citizens, company […]
They’re regarded as the most intriguing generation in decades. Throughout the country millennials have become associated with everything from entrepreneurship to advanced technical knowledge. Loosely defined as adults born after 1980, millennials are emerging as leaders and visionaries in their communities, including Flint. Mayor Karen Weaver will host a “Millennial Day” reception from 6 p.m. […]
The Saginaw Art Museum will feature the glass work of April Wagner from epiphany glass studio Oct. 5 through January 2019. The 6,000-sq.-ft. Molten Sensuality: The Crystalline Creations of April Wagner, exhibit will house more than 100 pieces by the award-winning artist and will be a retrospective of her work over more than two decades. […]
Turning pain into a passion for performance has been therapeutic for Cherisse Bradley. A gifted entertainer since childhood, she has used her love of the stage to help heal herself and others. For the fifth consecutive year, she will host “I Found My Voice,” a live concert recognizing those who have experienced sexual and domestic […]