Daily
Flint
Friday, December 5th, 2025
Good morning, Flint. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 5th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Flint PAL CORP is collecting toys for a holiday giveaway at New Standard Academy on Dec. 13 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Donors and volunteers are invited to call (810) 399-4572 for more information. Mid-Michigan Now
- ➤ Junior League of Flint's 4th Annual Festival of Trees will run on Saturday, Dec. 6 and Sunday, Dec. 7 at Sloan Museum, offering community members & families a festive showcase of seasonal trees and local traditions. ABC 12
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Flint Community Players will stage 'The Game's Afoot' soon, and local residents can check the organization's website (for performance dates and ticket details) for more information. ABC 12
- ➤ The Flint Institute of Music will host a series of holiday shows in December. The lineup includes a sold-out production of The Nutcracker + a holiday comedy A Facility for living + Mannheim Steamroller Christmas. Mid-Michigan Now
- ➤ Flint Institute of Music brought holiday cheer at its Light Up the Night event (held at Berston Field House) where community members enjoyed a lighting ceremony, dancing, and a visit from Santa Claus. Mayor Sheldon Neeley said the festive gathering united residents, who also received free hats, gloves, and surprises. Mid-Michigan Now
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A $5.3M grant from the Mott Foundation will fund planning for a new high school on the old Flint Central campus after the board approved the design on Dec. 3; demolition of two buildings starts early next year with work set to finish by the end of 2026. Flint Beat
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The Nutcracker 50th Anniversary
7:30 p.m. — FIM Whiting Auditorium — Tickets from $16.60 — Celebrate a beloved holiday classic with enchanting performances by the Flint Symphony Orchestra and local dancers.
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Python for Scientists Class
N/A — Dec 8-12 — Gabriel Protection & Training — $2250 — Learn practical Python programming tailored for scientific applications.
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Sarnia Sting vs. Flint Firebirds
7-8:30 p.m. — Dort Financial Center — Stream on FloHockey — Catch the thrilling matchup between the Sarnia Sting and Flint Firebirds live or on replay.
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Navigating Digital Literacy
2-4 p.m. — GST Michigan Works! — Free entry — Enhance your digital skills with hands-on assessments and certificate programs.
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The 12 Days of Christmas Concert
12:00 – 1:30 AM — Hope United Methodist Church — Free will donation — Experience holiday cheer with Highland culture through music, dance, and readings.
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Navigating Digital Literacy
2-4 p.m. — GST Michigan Works! — Free entry — Unlock your digital potential with skill-building workshops and essential career tools.
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Windsor Spitfires at Flint Firebirds
4:00 - 5:30 p.m. — Dort Financial Center — Stream available — Watch the Windsor Spitfires take on the Flint Firebirds in this exciting hockey match.
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Navigating Digital Literacy
2-4 p.m. — GST Michigan Works! — Free entry — Unlock your digital potential through skills training and certification opportunities.
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