Category: News Briefs
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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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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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News Brief: Whaley Children’s Center wins $25K grant from State Farm
Whaley’s Children Center has been awarded a $25,000 bricks-and-mortar grant for LaFontaine Learning Academy from State Farm Neighborhood Assist. The grant, determined in part by community voting from among 2,000 applicants, will be used to air condition the gymnasium, improve art and meeting spaces, and create a “sensory space.” “This grant will make a huge…
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News Brief: Sports mindfulness expert, comedian highlight free seminar Oct. 25
George Mumford, sports speaker, will headline “Athletics 2.0 – Pure Performance,” a mindfulness seminar, 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct 25, at the Dort Federal Credit Union Event Center, 3501 Lapeer Rd. Presented by the Crim Fitness Foundation, the event also features comedian and Flint native Travis Thomas. Mumford, basketball player and roommate of Julius Irving, overcame…
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News Brief: 100K Ideas designers forum Oct. 24
“100K Ideas,” a Flint-based nonprofit, will host a how-to forum for designers, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 24, at the Ferris Wheel, 615 Saginaw St. “Inform, Inspire and Invent” will feature design professionals in a roundtable discussion, to offer advice and share best practices with product developers, aspiring inventors and design students. Participants can bring ideas…
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Review: “Voices from Heaven” brings a joyful noise to The New McCree Theatre
By Sherrema Bower When 23-year-old Albertina Walker helped form the gospel singing group in 1952, The Caravans, she had no way of knowing then that their group would span six decades, launch numerous careers, and would see her as its most steadfast member throughout. Now playing until Saturday, Oct. 28 at The New McCree Theatre is…
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Library Black History Month brunch to feature R&B, honor four
By Megan Ockert Detroit Motown cover band Serieux will headline the Genesee District Library’s 16th Annual Black History Month Brunch scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 11 at the Genesys Conference and Banquet Center in Grand Blanc. The event also will honor four community leaders noted for their achievements, contributions, and service. Those to be…
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News Briefs Aug. 10-20: Hazardous materials recycling, lead-fighting nutrients
By Anne Trelfa Hazardous Waste, Electronics & Appliance Recycle Day Aug. 20 Saturday August 20 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. is recycling day for hazardous waste, electronics and appliances in Genesee County. The collection will take place at two locations this year: Flint East-Water Service Center at 3310 E. Court Street in Flint Lake…
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