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Women’s Club contributes to fundraiser
The GFWC – Swartz Creek Women’s Club donated $500 to the Swartz Creek Area Firefighters’ Association to put toward the purchase of a smoke house to take to schools, churches and community functions, to...
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PAWS benefit dinner, auction coming up
CLAYTON TWP.– This year’s annual PAWS benefit auction is of utmost importance to the Clayton Township-based, no-kill animal rescue. Organizers say they hope proceeds from the April 8 event will reach...
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PAWS fundraiser CLAYTON TOWNSHIP – The 7th annual Love Rescued Me dinner and auction for PAWS will take place Friday, April 8, at the American Legion. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Italian dinner, raffles,...
View ArticleFunction, Form and Fantasy: ceramics exhibit coming to FIA
FLINT– Function, Form, and Fantasy will be on view May 7 through Aug. 14. Drawn from the collection of Dr. Robert and Deanna Harris Burger, this exhibition offers a unique look at the recent history of...
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Guilt-a-whirl
BY LANIA ROCHA 810-452-2652 • lrocha@mihomepaper.com SWARTZ CREEK– Swartz Creek Center Stage, under the auspices of Swartz Creek Community Education, will present “Night of January 16th,” a courtroom...
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Coney, sloppy Joe lunch SWARTZ CREEK – The annual Coney dog and sloppy Joe lunch fundraiser at the Senior Center will take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, April 14. $7. Carry-out is available.–...
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‘Mikado’ to raise money for arts programs
BY LANIA ROCHA 810-452-2652 • lrocha@mihomepaper.com SWARTZ CREEK– Students from the Creative Center for the Arts will perform the classic Gilbert & Sullivan comedic opera “The Mikado” on...
View ArticleKildee seeks entries in annual student art competition
WASHINGTON– Congressman Dan Kildee has announced that the 2016 Congressional Art Competition has begun.Art students in grades 9 to 12 who live in the 5th Congressional District may submit artwork....
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Art show SWARTZ CREEK – The works of watercolorist Colleen Ford and photographer Nancy Jackson are featured in an exhibit through Saturday, April 30, at the Swartz Creek Art Gallery. 630-6076.–...
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That’s a wrap
BY LANIA ROCHA 810-452-2652 • lrocha@mihomepaper.com SWARTZ CREEK– The score will resonate with bittersweet memories when the cast of “Footloose” takes the stage of the Performing Arts Center next...
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Spring musical SWARTZ CREEK – High School performing arts students will hit the stage with “Footloose: The Musical,” at 8 p.m. Friday, April 29, and Saturday, April 30; and 3 p.m. Sunday, May 1, at the...
View ArticleMCC recognizes Top Achievers for 2016
FLINT -- Mott Community College (MCC) will honor its outstanding academic achievers at the 2016 Graduate Honors Reception, May 1 in the Applewood Café on the main campus at 1401 E. Court Street,...
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April art students
The Swartz Creek High School Art Students of the Month for April are Yari Benton, nominated by teacher Meagan Kubu for her ceramic “Monkey Jug;” Jordan Taylor, nominated by teacher Matt McDonald for...
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Trivia night CLAYTON TOWNSHIP– Trivia night at the American Legion, 3440 Morrish Road, will raise money for the SCHS Class of ’18 on Friday, May 6. $20 per person (groups of four) includes dinner at 6...
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Wheelchair basketball games shed light on M.S.
BY LANIA ROCHA 810-452-2652 • lrocha@mihomepaper.com SWARTZ CREEK– Karen Chambers Stahler was thrilled that the Leadership class at Swartz Creek High School decided to take up a cause that is very...
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Stanuszek honored for service to community
MIDLAND– Margie Stanuszek has been named 2016 Woman of Achievement by the GFWC – Swartz Creek Women’s Club.Stanuszek was honored at the GFWC State Convention at the H Hotel in Midland in April.read more
View ArticleHealing Hands Run/Walk coming May 14
FLINT– The 21st Annual Healing Hands 5K Run/Walk to benefit the Genesee County Free Medical Clinic is May 14 at 9 a.m. at Mott Community College.read more
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Poker room OWOSSO – The Lennon Volunteers will host a poker room at 7 p.m. May 12, 13 and 14, and 5:30 p.m. May 15 at the Owosso American Legion, 201 W. Mason. Buy-ins are 25, 35, 35 and 20.– L.R.Food...
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A Bugs World coming to the Sloan
FLINT– Giant bugs are crawling into Sloan Museum from May 21-Sept. 4. Visitors will trade sizes with an insect to find giant animatronic bugs looming large in this interactive exhibit.read more
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Basketball benefit SWARTZ CREEK– Morrish Elementary is having a staff v. students basketball game at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 19, at the Cage Fieldhouse. $5. Non-perishable food items also will be...
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