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Flint
Sunday, May 18th, 2025
Good morning, Flint. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 18th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ At the Flint Farmers’ Market, sisters Twana and Regina Hatter run side-by-side businesses & Regina’s Snacky Brown Bakery sells favorites like strawberry pudding while Twana’s Natural Effecx Skincare offers handmade products, with their mother, Deza Malone, proudly watching them carry on a family legacy. MLive
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ On May 12, Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson honored the 100th and 101st IGNITE program graduates—Tyler Storey and Leonard Montgomery—at a jail graduation that marked a key step to help break the cycle of incarceration by offering education and job training. MLive
- ➤ Flint is offering a variety of summer programs for youth that include storytime at Applewood, nature camps, sports sessions and arts workshops. Several programs begin soon and run through summer—families are encouraged to sign up early—because slots fill up quickly. Flint Beat
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Flint native Michael Fletcher, a 2019 Carman-Ainsworth graduate, signed with the New York Jets on Friday and will try for a 53-man roster spot after recording 4 sacks last season at Appalachian State. He will wear No. 77 and work with coaches Steve Wilks and Aaron Glenn as he begins his professional career. MLive
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Idea Pitch Competition
12 p.m. — Genesys Banquet and Conference Center — Free entry — Discover innovative ideas from Flint that could change the world.
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Gipsy Kings Concert
8-9:30 p.m. — FIM Capitol Theatre — Tickets start at $56 — Experience the irresistible blend of flamenco and pop from the masters of their craft.
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2 Day Fast CAT Event
All day — DDOM Field — Entry fees apply — Compete in exciting Fast CAT races with your canine companion.
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