Good morning, Flint.

Two German Shepherds—Ringo stuck in the mud and his friend Star who led rescuers by chasing a truck—were rescued from a golf course pond in Genesee County this morning, and animal control is now seeking fosters to nurse them back to health as they recover on a starvation protocol.

Organizers will host the Hoodies 4 The Homeless Warm Up event on Nov.

1 at the Catholic Charities Center for Hope—inviting Flint residents to support those in need.

Crossover Outreach, a Flint nonprofit, is facing a spike in food help requests as fears grow that SNAP benefits may pause; its weekly assistance rose from about 250 to 400 people with 35% being new clients.

The group is asking for donations of peanut butter, canned foods, and shelf-stable milk—working with community partners to support local families.

Two German Shepherd puppies—Ringo and Star—were dumped in a cage into a Flint golf course pond on Tuesday and rescued by Good Samaritans who freed Ringo from deep mud while Star attracted help, and Genesee County Animal Control is treating them under a starvation protocol while seeking a foster home.

Flint is asking residents to place bagged leaves at the curbside for pickups on regular trash and recycling days until the end of November—residents must use paper bags or open containers up to 32 gallons to keep yard waste from clogging the stormwater system.

Street crews will begin cleaning naturally fallen leaves on Nov. 10 to prepare the streets for winter.

Flint’s Mass Transportation Authority will adjust bus routes 3, 8, 11, 13, and 15 starting Nov.

17 to boost access to stores previously unreachable by public transit — MTA staff will be at the downtown Transit Center to answer questions.

Flint is partnering with the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan to offer free food boxes to SNAP recipients and federal workers if a shutdown disrupts benefits beginning November 1.

Eligible residents may get two vouchers per month for a 30-pound food box and must show proof of eligibility+ program details will be announced next week.

Flint has led a state-wide clean transit revolution by switching its bus fleet from diesel to 150 propane-powered vehicles since 2010 — saving millions and reducing emissions by up to 90%.

The city’s transit authority reinvests its savings to expand clean technology and is exploring autonomous vehicles for future service.

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.

The Ultimate Doors - A Tribute to The Doors

7:00-8:30 p.m. — The Machine Shop Concert Lounge — $ — Experience the music of Jim Morrison and The Doors in a thrilling tribute performance.

Kinesiotaping Seminar for Chiropractors

8 AM – 5 PM — Hyatt Place Flint / Grand Blanc — $0 - $209 — Gain essential CE hours and learn kinesiotaping techniques for pain and symptom management.

Ben Folds Concert

8-9:30 p.m. — FIM Capitol Theatre — Cost varies — Enjoy an evening with Emmy-nominated singer-songwriter Ben Folds, known for his genre-bending music and philanthropic efforts.

Postmodern Jukebox Holiday Tour

8-9:30 p.m. — FIM Capitol Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience a captivating blend of classic genres and modern hits performed live by talented musicians.

Michigan Deaf Night Out: Friendsgiving Celebration

7 PM – 1 AM — Sherman's Lounge — Free entry — Celebrate gratitude and community vibes at a cozy Friendsgiving with music and laughter.

Imposters in Effect Concert

7-8:30 p.m. — The Machine Shop Concert Lounge — Ticket prices vary — Be there live to see Imposters in Effect perform their hits in Flint.