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Fish dinner GAINES TOWNSHIP – The Knights of Columbus will host a fish dinner from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 19, at the St. Joseph Parish Hall, 12145 Ray Road in Gaines. Takeout is available.–...
View ArticleReminder: Coburn memorial Saturday at St. Mary’s
SWARTZ CREEK– A community wide, interdenominational service entitled “A Memorial Service for Trey Coburn: A Community Mourns,” will take place from 11 a.m. to noon Saturday, Feb. 20, at St. Mary’s...
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Ragtime piano phenom Bob Milne to perform Academy benefit
BY LANIA ROCHA 810-452-2652 • lrocha@mihomepaper.com SWARTZ CREEK Boogie-woogie virtuoso Bob Milne will return to the Performing Arts Center for a concert to benefit Swartz Creek Academy.The...
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MCC Fine Arts Gallery Presents “Home” by the Riopelle Artist Collective read more
View ArticleUpcoming lecture series at Sloan * Longway
FLINT– The following lectures will be held throughout March and April at Sloan Museum in Flint. Details: Call 810-237-3409.Build Your Own WatershedFeb. 25. Doors at 6:30 p.m., event to start at 7...
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‘Bedbugs’ play invading area
BY LANIA ROCHA 810-452-2652 • lrocha@mihomepaper.com SWARTZ CREEK– Bedbugs are coming to Swartz Creek, but don’t call the exterminator.“Bedbugs” is a short play that will be performed by 20 of the...
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Food pantry open CLAYTON TOWNSHIP— The Swartz Creek Church of Christ food pantry will be open from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 5. — L.R.‘Bedbugs’ on stage read more
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Bowling event to help PAWS
FLINT— B’s Bowling Center will host a “fun-raiser” to help PAWS Animal Rescue pay veterinary expenses for some of the dogs and cats it has rescued.Registration is now open for the benefit that will...
View ArticleChildren’s Center now writing ‘prescriptions’ for fruits, veggies
FLINT— A new program to increase the health and nutrition of Genesee County children and their families is underway at Hurley Children’s Center, a state of the art pediatric care facility, located...
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GDL partners with the YMCA for Harry Potter-themed camp
FLINT -- Calling all Harry Potter wannabees: the Hogwarts School is open for registration.read more
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Storytime at library SWARTZ CREEK – Storytime with Miss Carol will take place from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Thursday, March 10, at the Perkins Library. No registration necessary. – L.R.Fish fry read more
View ArticleArea police officer to lead Flint St. Patrick’s Day festivities
By Geor ge Jaska Contributor GENESEE COUNTY– Matthew Bade, a lieutenant with the Swartz Creek Police Department and retired Burton police detective, is grand marshal of the 2016 St. Patrick’s Day...
View ArticleThree area teens to reign at St. Patrick’s Day festivities
By Geor ge Jaska Contributor FLINT– Three first-time candidates in the annual Miss Hibernia competition will reign on St. Patrick’s Day in Flint as area Irish celebrate on March 17.read more
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Chili dinner SWARTZ CREEK – The GFWC – Swartz Creek Women’s Club will host a chili dinner to raise funds for Cops in the Park, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, March 18, at the United Methodist Church....
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The Flint School of Performing Arts presents bassist Terrence Newman
FLINT– Flint School of Performing Arts faculty member Terrance Newman, bassist, will perform March 18, at 7 p.m. The free concert will be held in the Flint Institute of Music’s MacArthur Recital Hall;...
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Abused, abandoned, Findlay needs a foster home on road to recovery
BY LANIA ROCHA 810-452-2652 • lrocha@mihomepaper.com BURTON– Some local animal advocates are looking for foster parents for a special canine who’s had a tough row to hoe so far.read more
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Fish fry GAINES TOWNSHIP – The Knights of Columbus will host a fish dinner from 5-7 p.m. March 25, at the St. Joseph Parish Hall, 12145 Ray Road. Takeout is available. – L.R.Talent showcase read more
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Interactive tech helps employees cardiovascular life support skills
FLINT– Thanks to advances in technology, employees at McLaren Flint are experiencing a new way of testing their basic and advanced cardiovascular life support skills. Called HeartCode®, this technology...
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The Whiting presents Annie
FLINT– The Whiting will host the U.S. National Tour of Annie, now in its second smash year, will play April 9 at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. as well as April 10 at 2 p.m.read more
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AmVets Raffle FLINT TOWNSHIP – A Queen of Space raffle takes place at 8 p.m. Wednesdays at the Swartz Creek VFW/AmVets hall, 3131 Elms Road. Tickets cost $1.– L.R.Food pantry open read more
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