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Gilkey Creek & Kearsley Park Get Cleaned
On a recent "brisk," cloudy, and misty noonday, a dozen or so hearty souls gathered at Donnelly Pavilion in Kearsley Park to do a final clean-up before the snow flies. Sponsored by Park Adopters the “Kearsley Park Muskrats” and Keep Genesee County Beautiful, the...
Farewell, Ashley
Goodbyes are never easy, particularly when you are losing someone who has earned respect and love from her fellow workers at the Neighborhood Engagement Hub as well as the residents of Flint. Ashley Everhart has completed her work at the Hub and is moving on to a...
The Power of “Positude”
The fall colors are a glorious riot of beauty this year. Autumn is slowly fading into winter. The days are shorter, and Thanksgiving will soon be here. Covid 19 is still very much a part of our reality, but we are grateful for the vaccine as we prepare to gather...
Michael Jordan & Jordan Brand Announce Grant to Community Foundation of Greater Flint
The Community Foundation of Greater Flint (CFGF) announces that it has been selected as an inaugural recipient of a Community Grant from Michael Jordan and the Jordan Brand as part of its Black Community Commitment Grant Program. Funding will be dedicated to the...
Gov. Whitmer Announces Grant to UM-Flint to Support Over 300 Jobs and $10.4 Million Investment in Flint
Governor Gretchen Whitmer recently announced that the U.S. Secretary of Commerce's Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $3.8 million CARES Act Recovery Assistance grant to the University of Michigan-Flint, to construct the university’s new...
Flint Celebrates Firefighters Appreciation Week
The week of October 3-9 was National Firefighter’s Appreciation Week. A week to celebrate the bravery and experience of these first responders willing to put their lives on the line to protect others. There was an appreciation lunch for the men and women of the...
Butternut Squash Bisque
Enjoyed at Edible Flint’s Harvest Festival, 2021! Serve hot. Adapted from Project Bread, recipe created by Chef Kirk H. Conrad Ingredients: 3.5 pounds of butternut squash, peeled & diced 2 ½ cups low-fat milk ¾ cup vegetable or chicken broth 1 ½ teaspoons brown...
Flint Public Library @ Courtland is Closing in November!
You can browse books and movies, use public computers, research genealogy and use our reference materials. This is your last chance to visit us at our temporary location in Courtland Center. You can check out any of our regular loan materials and enjoy them until...
Coming Soon…
The Flint Public Library will be brand new within the footprint of its historical strong building! So much is exciting about this “forever” space that we will begin to share with you right now! Here is what we learned this month. Attention to history and important...
Clarkston Union Macaroni and Cheese
Editor’s note: I’m not a big fan of Macaroni and Cheese as a Thanksgiving side dish. It just doesn’t seem “fancy” enough for the occasion. But, many of you DO traditionally include mac & cheese so, why not take it up a notch? I’ve made this myself and it’s a...
Flint Churches Honored with Keys to the City
In recognition of local leaders and community organizations that partnered with the City of Flint through the COVID-19 pandemic, Mayor Sheldon Neeley honored ten local faith-based partners for their trailblazing work and leadership in our community. Mayor Neeley...
Block Club, Neighborhood Association and Crime Watch Meetings
Please check with your group to see if there is a meeting this month Ballenger Highway Association, (2nd Thursday,) 6:00pm Ballenger Square Community Assn, (2nd Saturday,) 10:00am, New Community Baptist Church, Lavender @ Mackin Bel-Aire Woods Neighborhood...
Ask Kia (For Sound Solutions)
Q. Kia, I am about to decide to stop going to church because I see so much phoniness and hypocrisy when I go. I don’t want to stop going, but I find myself getting upset when I see and hear things that I know are not right. What do you think I should do? A. First,...
Flint Placemaking Week
As noted in last month’s edition of FOCOV, the City of Flint hosted Placemaking US to the city, bringing placemakers from 25 states across the country to meet community leaders, explore issues and grow in their placemaking practice together. The early Fall weather...