Good morning, Flint.

Flint Firebirds donated over 1,800 stuffed animals to cheer kids at Hurley Medical Center on Tuesday, Dec.

16. They will also drop off more toys at local centers (Ennis Center for Children, YWCA, Whaley Children's Center, and Voices for Children) later this week.

The Salvation Army held its annual Christmastown event in downtown Flint on Tuesday, Dec.

16, where 617 families picked toys, pajamas, coats, and food boxes to help more than 1,500 kids celebrate the holiday season + organizers provided essential support for families in need.

Flint Police and the St. Francis Prayer Center delivered beds, dressers, and more to families in need in Flint — an outreach that brought essential furniture to local households.

The joint effort helped provide critical support to those facing difficult times.

Communities First Inc. will host a holiday party and invites locals to register online (registration link provided) as details on timing and venue are expected soon.

Gracelawn Cemetery held its Christmas Tree lighting ceremony on Dec.

16 — drawing local residents to a festive kickoff at the historic site.

Two state lawmakers introduced a bipartisan bill to expand telehealth for pets, aiming to cut costs and improve access in rural areas.

The measure passed the House + will move to the Senate for further review.

Flint officials have established a hotline for residents to report water settlement scams.

Call 888-893-7470, available Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-9 p.m., to report suspicious calls and verify settlement details through the official flintwaterpayments.com website.

A local doctor warned that cold and dry air is worsening breathing struggles for asthma patients, advising them to maintain indoor humidity between 30%+50% for relief.

Hurley’s Glow 2025 (at Hurley Children’s Hospital) brought an evening of light and holiday cheer to pediatric patients on Tuesday (lifting kids’ spirits naturally).

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.

NLCA Boys Varsity Basketball Game

7-8:15 p.m. — Michigan School for the Deaf — Free entry — Cheer on the local varsity basketball team as they face off against New Life Christian Academy.