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Thursday, February 26th, 2026
Good morning, Flint. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 26th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Flint and Genesee Group will host its annual meeting on Wednesday, Mar. 25 at FIM Capitol Theatre in downtown Flint from 3 to 4:30 p.m. AMA President Dr. Bobby Mukkamala will deliver the keynote address and doors open at 2 p.m. for the public. MLive
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ YWCA Greater Flint will host the International Women’s Day Luncheon on Friday, Mar. 6 at ELGA Credit Union Headquarters in Grand Blanc from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event (themed 'Balancing the Scales: Give to Gain') will feature a panel of women leaders and networking; tickets cost $20. Flint Beat
- ➤ The Flint Symphony Orchestra will present Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark Live in Concert on Feb 28 at the FIM Whiting Auditorium. Ticket prices start at $33 for Genesee County residents and $46 for others. Mid-Michigan Now
- ➤ Jose Trujillo, a member of the Great Lakes Swing Dance Club, celebrated his 98th birthday on Tuesday at Rollhaven Skating Center in Grand Blanc. The club meets each Wednesday with dance lessons at 6 p.m. and open dancing from 7 to 10 p.m. Mid-Michigan Now
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Mott Community College President Shaunda Richardson-Snell denied allegations of promoting religious views during a statement on Monday, Feb. 23, saying her comments represented personal beliefs and expressed respect for Indigenous people. Trustees approved a board statement that affirmed religious freedom and valued diversity on campus. MLive
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A new air monitoring station launched this month at Crossroads Village and Huckleberry Railroad to replace a unit vandalized last summer; it will track ozone, fine particulates and metals + deliver real-time data for local safety. ABC 12
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ The Torch Bar and Grill, a dive bar known for its famous Torch Burger + craft cocktails, welcomes patrons seven days a week at 522 Buckham Alley downtown. Operating hours are Monday-Thursday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. and Friday-Saturday 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. with Sunday noon to 11 p.m. MLive
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FREE Family Nights at Sloan Museum of Discovery
5-7 p.m. — Sloan Museum of Discovery — Free — Celebrate the seasons with hands-on activities and family fun for little ones and their siblings.
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Tax Foreclosure Clinic
If you are a Genesee County homeowner struggling to pay property taxes - there's HOPE! Come to the Property Tax Clinic at the Genesee County Administration Building Community Room from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm on March 13, 2026, for advice and/or assistance with completing a HOPE tax exemption application.
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17th Annual Basic Needs Fair
10 AM – 1 PM — Gloria Coles Flint Public Library — Free entry — Discover resources to meet essential community needs at this annual fair.
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Pot O' Gold Races
10 PM — Downtown Flint — Prices range from $15 to $50 — Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with races and festivities for all ages in Flint.
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Flint Under the Stars
7-11:59 p.m. — FIM Whiting Auditorium — Cost info unavailable — Experience the intense and immersive sound of Cult Therapy, formed in Flint.
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Flint Firebirds vs. London Knights
7-11:59 p.m. — Dort Financial Center — Ticket prices vary — Come watch an exciting ECHL rivalry game between the Firebirds and Knights.
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Mid Michigan Pet Expo 2026
2-8 p.m. — Magoo's Pet Outlet — $10 adults, $5 youth, free for kids and pets — Celebrate a dog-friendly weekend filled with pet vendors and training demos while supporting a great cause.
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