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Flint
Saturday, March 7th, 2026
Good morning, Flint. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 7th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Floyd Clack, a longtime Flint resident and state representative, chaired Jesse Jackson’s 1988 campaign in Flint and Genesee County — his family remembers him for his service and for inspiring local youth. ABC 12
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Flint Symphonic Wind Ensemble will hold a free concert on Sunday, Mar. 8 at Mayfair Church in Flushing (all community members are welcome) as the group shares local musical talent. ABC 12
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ U-M Flint hosted its 57th annual Math Field Day on Friday, March 6, bringing 120 high school students together for team-based STEM challenges—including a Leapfrog relay and team presentations—with an awards ceremony concluding the event. Mid-Michigan Now
- ➤ Mott Community College will host Music Tech Industry Day on March 27 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the MCC Event Center, where students and community members can learn about careers in music production, audio engineering and performance with guest experts including Grammy-nominated Brandon Williams. Flint Beat
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ State Sen. John Cherry will host a community health care forum on Wednesday, Mar. 11 at the Hamilton Community Health Network Burton Campus (3373 S. Saginaw St, Building 2) to help residents navigate the local health care system. MLive
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Residents report that Midway Square Townhomes on Flint’s south side have had no hot water, malfunctioning appliances, and unsafe flooring + maintenance has yet to address these issues, leaving families worried about their living conditions and potential displacement. Mid-Michigan Now
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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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80s Prom Party
7-10 p.m. — The Machine Shop Concert Lounge — Must be 18 or older — Dance the night away to the sounds of Dr. DeLorean and the Space Invaders.
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