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Monday, April 13th, 2026

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Good morning, Flint. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 13th of April.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Genesee County Animal Care in Flint Township now offers pet adoptions. James Bond is a 1-year-old dog known for his cautious nature & Leo is a litter-trained cat who enjoys the company of other cats; visitors can adopt during business hours without an appointment.  MLive
  • A 15-year-old from Fenton delivered a motivational sermon to an Amish community in Vermontville on April 11. His TikTok videos impressed the audience and sparked plans for future speaking events with other Amish groups.  ABC 12

BUSINESS NEWS

  • Anna’s House Restaurants bought the Big Boy on Saginaw Street in Grand Blanc and will open its first Genesee County location this fall while restoring the historic space for community diners.  MLive

HEALTH NEWS

  • Dell Bell, a 12-year-old receiving his second round of chemo for acute myeloid leukemia, saw community support when a fundraiser was held at Holmes STEM Middle School Academy on April 11—12, helping ease his family's financial struggles.  ABC 12

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • Curtis Chin Author Visit

    6-7 p.m. — Gloria Coles Flint Public Library — Free entry — Celebrate with author Curtis Chin as he shares insights from his memoir about growing up in Detroit's Chinatown.

    Wed, 4/15/26

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  • Twilight Zone: Live!!! Parody Show

    7 p.m. — Flint Local 432 — Ticketed event — Delight in a whimsical parody of classic Twilight Zone episodes with Dark Room Productions.

    Fri, 4/17/26

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  • Spring Dance Concert

    7:30 p.m. — University of Michigan-Flint Theatre — $16 regular, $11 seniors & alumni — Enjoy an evening of captivating choreography from UM-Flint's talented faculty and students.

    Sat, 4/18/26

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  • The R&B Roll Up

    9 PM-1 AM — Genesee County Compassion Club — Free entry — Chill out with smooth R&B tunes and good vibes in Flint.

    Sat, 4/25/26

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  • Flint Zine Fest 2026

    12-6 p.m. — Factory Two — Free entry — Celebrate self-published art and zines from local and national creators.

    Sat, 5/2/26

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  • Mother's Day Craft & Gift Show

    10 AM – 3 PM — Mott Community College — Free entry — Explore a vibrant showcase of local handmade gifts and activities for the whole family.

    Mon, 5/4/26

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  • Stomp

    7-10 p.m. — FIM Whiting Auditorium — Tickets starting at $76 — Experience the energetic rhythms and unique choreography of Stomp live.

    Tue, 5/5/26

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  • Josey Scott Concert

    7-10 p.m. — The Machine Shop Concert Lounge — Must be 18 or older to attend — Enjoy a night filled with music by Josey Scott at a top-rated local venue.

    Fri, 5/8/26

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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT

Life is a single-player game. You compete with your previous self.

~ Naval Ravikant

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