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Saturday, February 8th, 2025

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Good morning, Flint. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 8th of February.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Crystal Pace's Creative Café in Flint Township offers a unique gathering space for creatives to share their work, blending art with a café environment, while emphasizing local sourcing and community support.  Mid-Michigan Now

CRIME NEWS

  • Four suspects were arrested in Flint for shooting at a residence and subsequently leading police on a multi-mile chase.  MLive
  • A 25-year-old man from Flint pleads no contest to 2021 charges, including first-degree homicide, for the shooting death of a 21-year-old, with sentencing set for February 24.  MLive

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • Flint, historically known for gasoline-powered vehicle production, plans to introduce electric vehicles to its municipal fleet and install new EV charging stations.  MLive
  • The cost for the development of Genesee County's first state park in the Flint River rose by $2.7 million due to unexpected contaminated soil and issues with an old dam.  MLive

SPORTS NEWS

  • Flint Firebirds' Nathan Day has become the franchise's all-time wins leader after a 7-2 victory against the Peterborough Petes.  MLive

EVENTS

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  • Love Songs Music Mystery Game Night

    A fun-filled evening of music trivia and mystery challenges centered around romantic songs, suitable for individuals and groups.

    Thu, 2/13/25

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  • Flint City Comedy Festival

    Enjoy a weekend of laughter at the Flint City Comedy Fest, featuring various comedians and an inviting atmosphere at the Flint Farmers' Market.

    Fri, 2/14/25

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  • Bridgerton-Inspired Valentine's Ball

    Experience a Regency-themed evening filled with dancing and elegance at The Venue for All Occasions in Flint, MI.

    Sat, 2/15/25

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  • Birmingham Eton Football Game at Michigan School for the Deaf

    This event features a football game between Birmingham Eton and Flint Michigan School for the Deaf, providing an opportunity for local sports enthusiasts to enjoy a competitive match.

    Tue, 2/18/25

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  • Greg Nagy Band Featuring Bleau Otis

    The Greg Nagy Band, known for their soulful blend of R&B, rock, and gospel music, will perform alongside Bleau Otis at the FIM Capitol Theatre.

    Wed, 2/19/25

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  • Grand Opening of Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken in Flint, Michigan

    Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken celebrates its Grand Opening in Flint with a ribbon-cutting ceremony followed by complimentary meals for the first 100 guests and prize giveaways.

    Thu, 2/20/25

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  • Discover Flint: An Adventurous Scavenger Hunt

    Participants will explore Flint, Michigan, uncovering historic buildings and landmarks while solving clues during a self-guided scavenger hunt.

    Sat, 2/22/25

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  • Thunderstruck: A Tribute to ACDC

    Enjoy a live performance by Thunderstruck, featuring the John Fett Quartet, at The Machine Shop Concert Lounge.

    Fri, 2/28/25

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  • The Comedy Series Featuring Adam Degi

    This comedy event at Timothy's Pub highlights headliner Adam Degi, known for his unique humor and improvisational skills.

    Sat, 3/1/25

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  • Hip-Hop Orchestra Experience

    The Hip-Hop Orchestra Experience blends classical and hip-hop music in a unique concert and dance party, featuring reimagined works from classical composers like Mozart and Beethoven.

    Fri, 3/7/25

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REAL ESTATE

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JOB BOARD

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT

If you want to master something, teach it. If you want to learn something, do it.

~ Richard Feynman

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