Most Recent Issue
Flint Jewel Set to Re-Open
Upon the heels of the re-opening of the Flint Public Library last month, another grand re-opening in the Flint Cultural Center will happen this month right across the street. The all-new Sloan Museum of Discovery will re-open to the public Saturday, July 16. I was...
The Power of “Positude”
Summertime. Winter and Spring have come and gone. Vacations entice us to get away from the rush and riot. Kick back, sit back and rest awhile. Ease your mind, soak up the beauty of life. I know that there are trouble and turmoil, but there is also peace and joy....
League of Women Voters of Flint Area
The Voter Outreach Center is open from 1:00-6:00 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, for walk-in or phone assistance with voting issues or to pick up informational brochures. We are located in the Flint Development Center, 4121 Martin Luther King Avenue, Flint....
What’s On the August 2 Primary Ballot?
The upcoming Aug.2 primary election is only weeks away and, if this year is like most, we will have a light turnout for our summer election as voters are otherwise occupied with travel plans, cookouts, and staying cool. Yet this primary may be more important than...
A New Look for the Farmers’ Market Pavilion in 2022!
We all remember what the Market’s pavilion was like after the move downtown in 2014. There were local farmers, resellers of Michigan produce, bakers and crafters, all mixed together to make market days, especially Saturdays, busy and fun filled days. Over the...
Progress for New Zoning Ordinance
In Flint, what we build, how we build it, and where we build it, is still governed by a law adopted in 1974. This law, our zoning ordinance, governs not only whether a factory can be built near a neighborhood or whether a store can open on a block with homes, but...
Park Adopters Have Their Day
Thank You, Genesee County Parks and City of Flint Park Adopters!
Edible Flint is Hiring a Program Director
Edible Flint is seeking a Program Director to manage and support both the internal and external program-ming, communications, grant writing, fundraising, volunteer management, supervision of employees/service members and work collaboratively with work groups. This...
Lots to Do this Summer at the Flint Public Library!
Teen Summer Programs It can be hard to find activities that are safe, fun and affordable for teens. This summer, look no further than Flint Public Library! We’re offering a variety of teen programs that will give kids a chance to meet friends and learn something...
July Free Food Pantries
Monday, July 4, July 11, July 18, July 25 Bethel United Methodist Church – 1309 N. Ballenger Highway 10:00am – 2:00pm Tuesday, July 5, July 12, July 19 , July 26 Riverside Tabernacle – 429 East Bound Chavez 9:00am Tuesday, July 5, July 12, July 19 , July 26 Asbury...
Vaccines in Genesee County
With vaccine supply increasing, we are no longer using a pre-registration process. We are now offering walk-in, NO APPOINTMENT NEEDED vaccination clinics. Anyone aged 5+, living or working in Genesee County, is eligible for vaccination through the health...
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, why is that so many people hate other people, and find it so hard just to treat everyone like they would like to be treated. I am so upset with all the hatred we’re seeing in our young people today. What can we, as individuals, do to make a difference? A: I...
Flint Neighborhoods United Returns to the Library
We’re still learning our new space so there will be some “growing pains.” No worries, we’ll sort them out! Meantime, we hope you will join us for our August meeting on the 6th at 9:30am.