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Flint
Sunday, March 30th, 2025
Good morning, Flint. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 30th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On March 29, hundreds gathered at the Flint Institute of Arts Museum to honor César Chávez and Dolores Huerta at a luncheon hosted by the Latinx Technology & Community Center. Community leaders and performers stressed that the event celebrated the activists’ legacy and urged ongoing work for fair treatment and safe neighborhoods — calling on everyone to keep their community strong. MLive
- ➤ The LatinX Center of Flint hosted its annual Chavez and Huerta Luncheon at the Flint Institute of Arts Saturday afternoon where community members from mid-Michigan gathered to honor labor rights leaders César Chavez and Dolores Huerta. The event celebrated their work to secure rights for auto and farm workers ahead of National Cesar Chavez Day on March 31. ABC 12
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Flint police are asking the public to help find 56-year-old Andrea 'Dre' Cooks who went missing on Dec. 26 at the Amtrak station in Flint while he was headed to Chicago; he is described as five feet six inches tall and about 160 pounds with brown eyes and black hair, and anyone with information is urged to call Officer Hughley at 810-237-6822. MLive
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Mustard's Retreat celebrated 50 years together with a special concert held at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation on Ballenger Highway Saturday. Band members David Tamulevich, Libby Glover and Michael Hough have played more than seven thousand shows since they met in January 1975 and recorded a new album called By Request with Grammy-winning producer David Barrett. ABC 12
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Flint Community Schools honored librarian Sharon 'Shari' Burdt on March 26th at Doyle-Ryder Elementary School with a surprise dedication that renamed the library in her honor and recognized her 53 years of service and lasting impact on students — the event also introduced the first annual Sharon Burdt Day. The 82-year-old celebrated her lifelong commitment to literacy with staff, family, and former students in attendance. MLive
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Genesee County officials used a new appointment process that drew nine candidates for the Bishop Airport board seat, 10 for the Road Commission position, and 15 for two library board seats. They appointed George Wilkinson and Anne Figueroa on March 26 but will decide on the remaining appointments (deadlocked votes) on April 23. MLive
- ➤ Flint officials approved $2 million from the CNI grant to start abatement work before demolishing the abandoned Atherton East housing complex — an area marked by crates of debris and empty, gutted buildings. The demolition will remove 36 apartment buildings and four non-residential structures to address blight and reduce crime before the grant’s September deadline. Flint Beat
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Saturday the Vehicle City Sports Card Show drew thousands to the Dort Financial Center in Flint where over 300 vendor tables displayed sports memorabilia and trading cards—attendees traded and connected over their shared hobby. The event ran from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ABC 12
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ZZ Top Concert
7-9 p.m. — FIM Capitol Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Rock out with the legendary band known for their iconic sound and electrifying performances.
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Cold - Tour 2025
6-10 p.m. — The Machine Shop Concert Lounge — Ticket prices vary — Experience the rocking journey of Cold live in Flint this April.
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Friends of the Flint Public Library Book Drop Off
10 a.m. - 12 p.m. — Gloria Coles Flint Public Library — Free entry — Donate your gently used books, CDs, and DVDs with ease as we help you unload.
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Nothing More Concert
6-9 p.m. — The Machine Shop Concert Lounge — Ticket prices vary — Experience the electrifying sounds of Nothing More with special guest Mike's Dead.
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Tom Papa Live Show
9 PM – 12 AM — FIM Capitol Theatre — Tickets available — Experience a night of laughs with stand-up comedian Tom Papa.
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Nosey Parker Concert
6-10 p.m. — Greater Flint Arts Council — Ticket info not provided — Experience the powerful vocals of Kayla MacMillan and her ensemble in a night of inspiring music.
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Linden Varsity Baseball at Carman-Ainsworth
12-1:45 p.m. — Carman-Ainsworth High School — Free entry — Witness a thrilling non-conference matchup as Linden takes on the Carman-Ainsworth varsity baseball team.
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Dragons and Mythical Beasts
7-11 p.m. — FIM Whiting Auditorium — Family-friendly experience — Enter a magical world of myths and legends with interactive storytelling and fantastical discoveries.
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Children's Easter Egg Hunt
4:30 PM — Mott Park — Free entry — Enjoy a colorful hunt for eggs along with fun activities like a petting zoo and face painting.
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Cory Marks Concert
7-11 p.m. — The Machine Shop Concert Lounge — Tickets vary — Experience diverse sounds from Cory Marks and his latest single 'A Different Kind Of Year'.
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