NORAD is ready to track Santa’s journey
PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo.– The north American Aerospace Defense Command is celebrating the 61st anniversary of tracking Santa’s yuletide journey.The NORAD Tracks Santa website, www.noradsanta.org,...
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Pedal to the mettle
Thirty-two kids got a big surprise Friday night when the Swartz Creek Police Department presented them with free bicycles as rewards for being good role models for their fellow students in the Swartz...
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Tax help for seniors SWARTZ CREEK – On Tuesday, Jan. 3, staff at the Swartz Creek Area Senior Center, 8095 Civic Drive, will begin scheduling appointments for senior citizens wishing to receive tax...
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And the winners are …
Courtesy photos The Swartz Creek Parks and Recreation Advisory Board has bestowed certificates and bragging rights upon three homeowners whose Christmas light displays were deemed among the best in...
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Tax help for seniors SWARTZ CREEK – Staff at the Swartz Creek Area Senior Center, 8095 Civic Dr., are scheduling appointments for senior citizens wishing to receive tax assistance from IRS-certified...
View Article38th MLK tribute dinner coming up in Flint
FLINT– “The Past Is Behind Us – Where Do We Go From Here?” is the theme for the 38th annual citywide tribute dinner in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Thursday, Jan. 12, at Riverfront Banquet...
View ArticleSaturday registration event at MCC
FLINT— Mott Community College (MCC) is looking for students who are ready to get more out of life. To help students complete the necessary steps toward enrollment, Mott will be open more hours on...
View ArticleBrookwood Winter Bridal Show provides ‘big day’ inspiration
BURTON– What hot new trends will be revealed at the IMA’s Winter Bridal Show, the area’s first bridal show of the new year?The IMA’s Winter Bridal Show will unveil many of the new trends with the...
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Euchre tournament SWARTZ CREEK– The Swartz Creek Area Senior Center will host a euchre tournament Saturday, Jan. 14, at the senior center, 8095 Civic Dr. Doors open at 6 p.m. Play begins at 6:30 p.m....
View ArticleMiss Hibernia scholarship pageant entry deadline nears
GENESEE COUNTY– Young women of Irish descent who wish to participate in the Miss Hibernia 2017 scholarship pageant have a few more days to submit their entries.Entrants must be between the ages of 16...
View ArticleChurch offers workshop for divorce, separation
MUNDY TOWNSHIP— Hill Road Baptist Church is having another session of DivorceCare.The 13-week session begins at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 19. Sessions will continue on subsequent Thursdays through April...
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Historical Society seeks space to store artifacts, documents
BY LANIA ROCHA 810-452-2652 • lrocha@mihomepaper.com SWARTZ CREEK— History is busting at the seams, and the Swartz Creek Area Historical Society is looking for a place to tuck it in and keep it safe,...
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Lego Club GAINES– The Gaines Station Library will host Lego Club from 11 a.m. to noon Saturday, Jan. 21. No registration necessary.– L.R.Pancake breakfast read more
View ArticleArea student artist featured at MCC Fine Arts Gallery
FLINT– Genna Gaffke of Swartz Creek is one of 17 students whose work is on display at the Mott Community College Fine Arts Gallery.All of the student artists are in the drawing 1 class. The exhibit...
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One-act finals
BY LANIA ROCHA 810-452-2652 • lrocha@mihomepaper.com SWARTZ CREEK– While students in most classes were studying for midterms and final exams, some Swartz Creek High School students were rehearsing for...
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Elder abuse program SWARTZ CREEK – Register by Friday, Jan. 27, for a seminar on elder abuse at 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 2, at the Senior Center, 8095 Civic Drive. Learn what abuse is and how to identify...
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Drama club to perform ‘Walk Two Moons’
BY LANIA ROCHA 810-452-2652 • lrocha@mihomepaper.com SWARTZ CREEK– The Swartz Creek Middle School drama club has accepted a big challenge as they prepare for “Walk Two Moons,” a poignant story of...
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Chrome & Ice promises ‘MORE’ for everyone
FLINT— Back to the Bricks and Buick is proud to announce the upcoming second annual winter indoor car show, Chrome & Ice, which is set for Feb. 10-11 at the Dort Federal Credit Union Event Center...
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‘Walk Two Moons’ SWARTZ CREEK– The Middle School Drama Club will present the play “Walk Two Moons” at 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 3, and Saturday, Feb. 4, and at 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 5, at the Performing Arts...
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