Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 8th of October.
Good morning, Flint.
The Flint Fire Department and Domino's partnered with first graders at Flint Cultural Center Academy for Fire Prevention week — showing fire safety in a smoke house and on a ride-along — and later visited homes to install or replace working smoke alarms.
The Grand Blanc community is gathering for a healing event at Grand Blanc High School’s Don Batchelor Field today at 7 p.m. after a church tragedy; organizers said the event will enforce rules (no candles or bags allowed) and use security measures (metal detectors in place).
Fenton Village Players is presenting Evil Dead the Musical in Flint and show times with ticket details are available online—audiences can plan to attend this unique production.
Flint Hip-Hop artist Jake The Flake will host his retirement party on Oct.
11 at the Wyndham Hotel Conference Center—he plans the event as a farewell to his performance career.
A Flint organization is launching an accelerated savings cohort to help residents build their savings.
Residents may learn more by searching for Mission Possible — MI on Facebook.
Small business owners in Genesee County may earn up to $15K in grants with support and training from the Flint & Genesee Economic Alliance.
Applicants must send a Letter of Intent by Oct. 30 and, if approved, submit a full business plan by Oct. 31 — the program covers startups, micro, and small businesses.
Today, Flint City Council is set to review a $39,970 grant proposal from EGLE to purchase a specially trained canine—one that works faster and cheaper than lab tests—to detect human waste in storm drains and outfalls and help keep local waterways safe.
If approved, the program will also support nearby communities in tracing pollution in streams including the Flint River.
Flint City Council is voting today on a proposal to require elected officials to take drug tests when on city property or doing city business—The measure aims to ensure officials remain sober during work but faces opposition from Councilwoman Burns and concerns over enforcement raised by the ACLU.
Flint city officials are seeking Council approval for budgets and funding applications for the McKinley and Mays senior centers during today's City Council meeting.
The process follows an earlier funding request that county officials turned down—due to incomplete documentation—and now sets budgets at $132,923 for McKinley and $176,003 for Mays.
Karmanos Cancer Institute at McLaren Flint is hosting a free breast cancer screening event on Tuesday, October 14 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at Dr. Richardson’s office on S.
Linden Road — the event offers free mammograms for eligible underinsured or uninsured women.
Rio Da Yung OG Live Performance
7:00-9:30 p.m. — FIM Capitol Theatre — Tickets available — Experience an unforgettable night of raw talent and electrifying energy with Flint's own Rio Da Yung OG.
Greater Flint Sports Gala
6-9 p.m. — Riverfront Conference Center — Contact for details — Celebrate local athletes with food, entertainment, and inspiring speeches.
Flint Under the Stars: Rock Big Donut with Gaddie
7 p.m. — FIM Capitol Theatre — Cost info unavailable — Enjoy rock ‘n’ roll from local favorites Big Donut and special guest Gaddie under the stars.
Halloween Cross Stitch Bookmark Workshop
1:00 p.m. — Beecher-Vera B. Rison Library — Tickets available — Create a spooky season cross stitch bookmark for your next scary read.
Greatest Love of All: A Tribute to Whitney Houston
8-9:30 p.m. — FIM Whiting Auditorium — Family-friendly event — Experience the breathtaking vocals of Belinda Davids in a stunning tribute to Whitney Houston's musical legacy.
Genealogy for Beginners
11 a.m. — Gloria Coles Flint Public Library — Registration Required — Learn basic genealogy concepts and research skills to uncover your family history.
Frightfully Fun Pops Concert
3:00-4:30 p.m. — FIM Whiting Auditorium — Enjoy an entertaining Halloween-themed concert with the Flint Symphony Orchestra featuring music for all ages.
Abducted by the 80's Tour
8-11 p.m. — FIM Capitol Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the best of 80s music live with iconic hits from legendary groups.
KISS Tribute Band Concert
8:00-9:30 p.m. — FIM Capitol Theatre — Ticketed event — Experience the electrifying tribute to KISS with fire breathing and classic tunes.
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Systems Administrator I Training
Mon-Fri, Nov 3-7 — Gabriel Protection & Training — $2250 — Enhance your Linux skills with comprehensive training on system administration.
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