Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 11th of May.
Good morning, Flint.
🏘️ Community
Madison Academy and New Standard Academy hosted a combined junior/senior prom at Flint Farmers Market on May 9.
More than 50 students danced and walked the red carpet (under the Arabian Nights theme) while family and friends watched closely.
Yesterday, a new playground opened along Avenue B in Flint as Mayor Sheldon Neeley and community members gathered for music, local food truck fare, and a mural painting.
The park is designed to boost health, creativity, and neighborhood revitalization.
On May 10th, Genesee County residents gathered outside to enjoy the opening of the pavilion at the Flint Farmers’ Market where they sampled various food options + shopped for hand-crafted trinkets.
The market remains open on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at 300 E. First St.
🌲 Environment
Deborah Murphy, the mother of the late Councilman Quincy Murphy, led a tree planting project in north Flint by coordinating volunteers who planted 1,600 native trees on 50 vacant lots between April 28 and May 2.
The project, funded by $250,000 from the Consumers Energy Foundation and $15,000 from The Conservation Fund—local efforts that will be maintained by the Genesee Conservation District—aims to fight blight and improve safety in the Third Ward.
🏥 Health
Flint doctor Bobby Mukkamala faced a 1% chance of survival after a fall cancer diagnosis and had surgery at the Mayo Clinic in January to remove a brain tumor, reaching a 90% recovery.
He will become president of the American Medical Association on June 10—while his progress is checked every two months.
🎉 Flint Events
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Billy Gunther & The Midwest Riders Live Performance
6-10 p.m. — Davison Eagles City of Flags Aerie 3589 — Cost varies — Experience the energetic performance of the Midwest Riders, known for their passionate music since 2019.
Black Stone Cherry Concert
7-10 p.m. — The Machine Shop Concert Lounge — Must be 18+ to attend — Enjoy a night of powerful rock music with Black Stone Cherry.
Crank 4 A Cause - Spring R & R
8 AM – 9 PM — D Bar A Scout Ranch — $ — Enjoy a full day of scouting activities and outdoor adventures at the scenic D-Bar-A Scout Ranch.
EXPO Michigan Marketplace Pop Up Shops
9 a.m. — Genesee Valley Center — Vendor fees vary — Showcase local artistry and entrepreneurship at Flint's community pop-up event.
Mike Protich Unplugged Celebration
7-8:30 p.m. — The Machine Shop Concert Lounge — Ticket required — Enjoy an unplugged celebration of Mike Protich's decade of musical artistry with Polyester Zeal.
Levitt AMP Flint Music Series: Radio Free Honduras
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Totem Books — Free entry — Experience high-energy Latin sounds with Radio Free Honduras and enjoy a vibrant community atmosphere.
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