Good morning, Flint.

The Michigan 35-5 chapter of the Combat Vets Motorcycle Association will host a New Year's gathering in Davison on Saturday, Jan.

17. The event is set to welcome veterans + community guests for a festive local meet.

This weekend, Flint residents enjoy a variety of events such as an African American film series at the Flint Institute of Arts on Thursday & a free Tupac documentary at The New McCree Theatre on Saturday, along with bull riding, live music and community celebrations in nearby towns.

Sue C. Carnell, a longtime Flint educator and chief deputy superintendent at the state education department, announced she will retire on July 31 + her departure is set to help ease the transition for new leadership.

The Flint Center for Educational Excellence received $971,850 from Michigan’s 2025–26 Out-of-School Time Grant to expand licensed afterschool and summer programs at 12 school-based locations in Flint.

The funding will support more academic instruction and enrichment (ensuring safe, compliant learning environments) for local students.

Lego Club

4:30-6:00 p.m. — Gloria Coles Flint Public Library — Free entry — Combine the fun of LEGOs with coding in a creative environment for ages 8 and up.

Teen Lounge - Escape Room

5:30-7 p.m. — Gloria Coles Flint Public Library — Free entry — Follow clues and solve puzzles to save your Valentine date.

New Works Festival

7:30 p.m., 2 p.m. — Flint Repertory Theatre — $20 for all performances — Experience world premieres of exciting new plays from contemporary American playwrights.