Daily
Flint
Saturday, November 1st, 2025
Good morning, Flint. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 1st of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Catholic Charities of Genesee and Shiawassee Counties and Clarkston United Methodist Church will give out blankets, sleeping bags, clothes and other winter supplies at the North End Soup Kitchen from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. today—Carriage Town Ministries will host a free coat giveaway at 705 Garland St from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. MLive
- ➤ MaMang, a Southeast Asian eatery at the Flint Farmers' Market, is giving out free fried rice today to anyone in need amid SNAP benefit worries affecting the community. Mid-Michigan Now
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ 810 Tings is now open at the Flint Farmers’ Market—serving Caribbean Cajun fusion food to shoppers. ABC 12
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Consumers Energy will shut off power to nearly 3,800 customers (Flint's north side and the Beecher area) overnight on Nov. 7 to replace electric lines. Affected customers received postcards as part of a plan to reduce lengthy outages. ABC 12
- ➤ Flint Mayor Sheldon Neeley said one out of every three residents receives SNAP benefits as the city plans a voucher system to help people get a 30-pound box of food if Congress does not reinstate the benefits. The program—using ARPA dollars and opioid settlement funds—is set to launch at Flint City Hall the week of November 8, with residents needing to show a SNAP card and I.D. Mid-Michigan Now
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Flint Elite Warriors won their first conference championship and set a record for most regular season wins as they now head to the MHSAA Division 6 playoffs—showing a new strength for the team. MLive
- ➤ Blake Kosin is coaching Davison today in a district semifinal against Clarkston — his brother plays for Clarkston while his father is the athletic director. MLive
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Christmas Holiday Magic
4-9 p.m. — Crossroads Village & Huckleberry Railroad — $0-$27 — Celebrate the season with festive lights, artisan crafts, and a historic train ride.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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~ James Clear
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