Compiled by Meghan Christian
“This Month” highlights a selection of interesting events available to our readers — beginning after our hard copy publication date of July 6. It is not an exhaustive list, rather a sampling of opportunities in the city.
Minecraft
July 5, 8, 12, 15, 19, 22, 26, 29
3 p.m.
Flint Public Library, 1026 E. Kearsley St.
Admission: Free
For ages 10 and up, play Minecraft at the library. To register, call (810) 249 – 2569
Summer Reading Saturdays
July 8, 15, 22, 29
2 p.m.
Flint Public Library, 1026 E. Kearsley St.
Admission: Free
Explore the library and a special program begins each Saturday at 2 p.m. For more information, go to www.fpl.info.
Teen Tech Camp
July 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27, 28
2 – 5 p.m.
Flint Public Library, 1026 E. Kearsley St.
Admission: Free
Teens can explore tech applications. For more information and to register, call (810) 249 – 2569
Euchre Tournament
July 14
6:30 p.m.
St. George Orthodox Church, 5191 Lennon Rd.
Admission: $5
Enter this euchre tournament for a chance to win cash prizes. Food will be available for purchase. For more information, call (810) 732 – 0720
Michigan Storytellers Festival
July 15
9 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Flint Public Library
Admission: Free
A day full of workshops and programs. An evening concert with professional tellers will go from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Flint Literary Festival: Flight
July 21
6 p.m.
Flint Public Library
Admission: Free
Kickoff of a two-day event with reading and book-signing reception by authors Christian Maul Rice and Kelsey Ronan. Details at https://www.flintliteraryfestival.org.
Flint Literary Festival: Flight Day Two
July 22
10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Flint Public Library
Admission: Free
Panels, readings by 10 local writers, writers workshop, book fair, and culminating 6 p.m. reading by Sarah Carson and Christopher Paul Curtis. Details at https://www.flintliteraryfestival.org.
The Frog Prince
July 22
10 a.m.
F.A. Bower Theater
Admission: by donation
A morning performance and workshop on the lawn of the Flint Youth Theater. For ages three and up.
Flint Folk Music Festival
July 22
11 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Flint, 2474 S. Ballenger Hwy
Admission: $5 for Main Stage performances, all other events free
The Flint Folk Music Society presents the 18th folk music festival. Event includes a jam tent, a 50/50 raffle, and a ukulele raffle. Visit their site for more information at www.flintfolkmusic.org
34th Ophelia Bonner Scholarship Fund Run/Walk
July 29
8 a.m.
University Pavilion, University of Michigan-Flint
Admission with a t-shirt: $15 early registration, $20 late registration
Founded by the late Ophelia Bonner, this race is to raise funds for a scholarship fund for students graduating high school. Bobby Crim will be a special guest. For more information, call (810) 423-1384.
Rumpelstiltskin
July 29
10 a.m.
F.A. Bower Theater
Admission: by donation
A morning performance and workshop on the lawn of the Flint Youth Theater. For ages three and up.
EVM Managing Editor Meghan Christian can be reached at meghan.christian22@gmail.com. Items for the August “This Month” must be received by Aug 1 and should apply for events after Aug. 10, our hard copy publication date.
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