Good morning, Flint.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Python for Scientists Class

N/A — Dec 8-12 — Gabriel Protection & Training — $2250 — Learn practical Python programming tailored for scientific applications.

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.

Navigating Digital Literacy

2-4 p.m. — GST Michigan Works! — Free entry — Enhance your digital skills with hands-on assessments and certificate programs.

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.

Navigating Digital Literacy

2-4 p.m. — GST Michigan Works! — Free entry — Unlock your digital potential with skill-building workshops and essential career tools.

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.

Navigating Digital Literacy

2-4 p.m. — GST Michigan Works! — Free entry — Unlock your digital potential through skills training and certification opportunities.