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Flint
Wednesday, March 4th, 2026
Good morning, Flint. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 4th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Downtown Flint hosts the 46th Annual Pot O’ Gold Races on March 17 at First Street from 5:30 to 9:00 p.m. by Crim Fitness Foundation & the Sullivan & O'Sullivan Division, featuring a 4-mile run, a Little Leprechauns race, a .317K Beer Dash, and a St. Patrick’s Day Festival. Mid-Michigan Now
- ➤ Consumers Energy presented a $470,000 check to the Greater Flint Health Coalition on Tuesday morning to help local families pay their bills and fight rising costs, part of a $5 million program to assist with basic needs (customers can call 2-1-1 for help). Mid-Michigan Now
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ America250 is inviting local innovators to submit business ideas for its America's Startup competition, which runs until Mar. 31. Flint residents can join the contest — details on submission guidelines are available from the organizers. ABC 12
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Buckham Alley Theatre’s improv troupe Alligator Hotel will perform an unscripted comedy show at Flint Eagles Club on Wednesday, Mar. 11. Doors open at 6 p.m. and tickets cost $10 plus light snacks and drinks will be available for purchase. Flint Beat
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Genesee County Health Department is offering free dental screenings for kindergarteners through its Kindergarten Oral Health Assessment Program at Mott Children’s Health Center this school year. The program, required by state law, helps families identify dental issues early to support students' success in school. MLive
- ➤ Flint special education teacher Shanay Kidd-Cole and her students at Durant-Tuuri-Mott Elementary received a nearly $2,000 Youth Choice Award from the Mott Foundation in February to support their classroom food pantry. The grant will help restock supplies + upgrade equipment to keep the pantry running year-round. ABC 12
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Michigan Department of State is now accepting entries for its popular I Voted sticker contest (open to students and residents) for the November election. The public will vote for finalists online in June and winners will be recognized in summer. Mid-Michigan Now
- ➤ The Genesee County Opioid Settlement Steering Committee held its first meeting last week to plan how to allocate $18 million (settlement funds) for trauma counseling, recovery housing and treatment programs, and chair Dale Weighill said the group will guide spending over the next 18 years. 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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Jon Langston Concert
7-10 p.m. — The Machine Shop Concert Lounge — 18+ only — Enjoy an evening of country music with Jon Langston in Flint's popular venue.
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