Author: East Village Magazine
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News Brief: Salvation Army seeking bellringers for Nov. 9-Dec.24
The Salvation Army of Genesee County is hiring 100 bell ringers for the 2018 Red Kettle Campaign. Apply in person 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. weekdays at 1475 W. Coldwater Rd. or 211 W. Kearsley St. Applicants must be at least 18 years old with a valid driver’s license or state ID, and Social Security…
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News Brief: GC Health Center sets gala Nov. 16, award to honor hope, help, health, healing
Genesee Community Health Center will host its Inaugural Gala Nov. 16 at Holiday Inn Gateway, with Master of Ceremonies Dawn Jones of ABC-12 and featuring music, dancing, food and a cash bar, a silent auction, and community awards. Organizers invite nominations from the community for the “4-Pillar Award,” honoring an individual or company in the Genesee County area bringing…
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News Brief: Laura Love returns from hiatus with UUCF performance Nov. 8
Laura Love, African-American activist, author and singer/songwriter, performs at 7 p.m. Nov. 8 at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Flint, 2474 S. Ballenger Hwy. Love embraces blues, bluegrass, jazz, folk, gospel and reggae, and sometimes calls her music “Folk-Funk”, “Afro-Celtic,” or Hip-Alachian,” according to her website. Returning to the stage after a 10-year hiatus, including…
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News Brief: “Truth, Racial Healing, Transformation” theme of Nov. 8 discussion
Three community organizations are together inviting Flint residents to discuss racism and other community issues, 3 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Nov. 8 at the Sylvester Broome Empowerment Village, 4119 Saginaw St. The SBEV, the Community Foundation of Greater Flint and the Crim Foundation host the “Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation” Conversation to gather participants’ insights…
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This Month in the Village: NOVEMBER 2018
Compiled by Meghan Christian Flint Children’s Museum FREE DAY Nov. 11 All Day Event Flint Children’s Museum, 1602 W. University 810-767-5437 Admission: Free Gain free entrance to both Sproutside and the museum. Sponsored by the Genesee County Department of Health and Human Services. Valley Area Agency on Aging/MMAP Open Enrollment Every Day in November…
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Vigil set Tuesday at Temple Beth El for Pittsburgh victims
By Jan Worth-Nelson Steven Low, executive director of the Flint Jewish Federation, has confirmed a prayer vigil for the victims of the Pittsburgh synagogue massacre will be held at 7:30 Tuesday at Temple Beth El, 5150 Calkins Rd., Flint Township. “It is a difficult time,” he said. The Facebook post for the vigil say…
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Review: “Beautiful Decay” sculptures featured at MCC through Oct. 30
By Patsy Isenberg “Beautiful Decay” is the theme of a mixed media sculpture exhibit by Cara O’Brien, showing through Oct. 30 at Mott Community College’s Fine Arts Gallery in the Visual Arts and Design Center. The show is a 16-piece collection of abstract sculptures made from both natural found materials and porcelain pieces. O’Brien’s works…
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News Brief: Dryden Building “Pop Up Shops” open Thursday, expanding downtown retail
Dryden Building Retail Pop Up Shops opens with a ribbon cutting at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, 601 S Saginaw Street. Refreshments and desserts will be served. The Pop-Up Shops comprise more than a dozen vendors of locally made art, clothing and accessories, and featuring Skyward Clothing, a start-up by local high school students. Ground Floor Market…
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News Brief: Health Coalition seeks Medicaid focus group Nov. 3
The Greater Flint Health Coalition is seeking 10 Flint residents to offer ideas on Medicaid expansion. The focus group will gather at 3 p.m. Nov. 3, at the Neighborhood Engagement Hub office, 3216 M.L. King Ave. Snacks are provided, and each participant will receive a $25 gift card. To register, contact Karl Olmsted: ko@olmstedassociates.com or…
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News Brief: Community Foundation offering grant info sessions Nov. 5
The Community Foundation of Greater Flint has changed its grant process, and will host a two “grant information sessions” for non-profit organizations, Monday, Nov. 5, at the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan’s facility at 1939 Howard Avenue. Sessions begin at 1 p.m. and 5 p.m., and each will last two hours. The sessions are free,…
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