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Public invited to “New Works Festival” this weekend at Flint Repertory Theatre

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Public invited to “New Works Festival” this weekend at Flint Repertory Theatre

  Flint Repertory Theatre, formerly Flint Youth Theatre, announces its New Works Festival, a series of staged readings of new plays and musicals, this Friday through Sunday, 1220 E. Kearsley St. Shows include: The Wayward Bunny by Greg Kotis, 7 p.m. Friday. It’s a Small World, by Amber Palmer, 2 p.m. Saturday. Tower: The Album, by Abbie Spallen, 5 p.m. Saturday. The Magnificent Seven, lyrics by Gordon Leary and music by Julia Meinwald, 7 p.m. Sunday. Admission is free. To reserve tickets, call 810-237-1530. For more info, including...

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Flint’s Buckham Gallery reinvents itself with move to new space, accessible at last

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Flint’s Buckham Gallery reinvents itself with move to new space, accessible at last

By Jeffery L. Carey Jr. Flint’s Buckham Gallery launched a much-anticipated second chapter Jan. 12, ending its 34-year tenure atop the steep stairs of 134 ½ W. Second Street, into a ground-level, bright new space in the former Perry Drug Store just steps across the street. More than 570 people attended the re-opening. The opening show, dubbed Chapter 2, features artists Michael D. Melet, Laura J. Stein, Rosemary Bostek, Terry Schupbach-Gordon, and Edward N. Tillery. The artwork exhibited covered a range of styles from collage, paintings,...

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Governor Whitmer’s “Winter Warm-up” draws huge crowds at Flint Farmers’ Market

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Governor Whitmer’s “Winter Warm-up” draws huge crowds at Flint Farmers’ Market

By Paul Rozycki On Saturday newly inaugurated Governor Gretchen Whitmer met with her Flint area supporters at the Flint Farmers Market.  The event was part of a state-wide tour where the governor and Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilcrist planned to meet with constituents in Detroit and Flint, on Saturday, and other parts of the state in the weeks following her inauguration.  It was Whitmer’s first visit to Flint since the election. The Flint event, held from 2 to 4 p.m., drew a large crowd. The line to greet the governor was already out the door well...

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Highsmith: Flint “starkly segregated, racially unequal” even in its “drive toward renewal”

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Highsmith:  Flint “starkly segregated, racially unequal” even in its “drive toward renewal”

By Jan Worth-Nelson This story was updated Jan. 13 to add more of Highsmith’s comments and  a link to an EVM review of Demolition Means Progress, available here. At first blush, historian and author Andrew Highsmith told a responsive and appreciative audience of 70 at the Flint Public Library Saturday, the Flint of 1954, when General Motors sponsored an extravaganza called the Golden Carnival, was a city “perched on top of the industrial world.” On that November day when 150,000 people lined Saginaw Street for a parade...

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Flint Board of Education wrestles with ACLU lawsuit, staffing concerns

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Flint Board of Education wrestles with ACLU lawsuit, staffing concerns

By Harold C. Ford At its first meeting of the 2019 calendar year, the Flint Community Schools (FCS) Board of Education wrestled with ongoing concerns about a lawsuit by the Michigan American Civil Liberties Union (MACLU) and continuing resignations by FCS staff.   It also elected officers. The board’s annual organizational meeting on Jan. 9 yielded the following results: Diana Wright was elected to her second consecutive term as president of the board. Wright is starting her fourth year as a board trustee. Blake Strozier was elected the...

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Land Bank presents updated property sales method to Flint Neighborhoods United

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Land Bank presents updated property sales method to Flint Neighborhoods United

By Luther Houle Highlights from the meeting of Flint Neighborhoods United Jan. 5 included a presentation by Dawn Everett of the Genesee County Land Bank Authority (GCLBA), and elections for the position of FNU President and Secretary. About 35 community representatives  gathered at the Flint Public Library for the regular monthly event. Carma Lewis, FNU president, began the meeting with a reminder that Flint residents must complete a permission form in order to have the city replace lead service lines on private property at no charge. The...

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Village Life: A tale of two signs on the “Eastside” of Flint

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Village Life:  A tale of two signs on the “Eastside” of Flint

By Gary Fisher They’re just metal street signs. Been there for years, decades, a very long time, after all. There they are perched at the top of a standard street sign pole. Nothing to see here, folks. Or maybe there is. Well at least for me there is. That’s because sometimes street signs aren’t just street signs. Sometimes they are so much more. Those two signs were the literal and figurative signposts of not only my life, but also scores of other lives for the last 100 years. The date is stamped on the sidewalk right below the sign:  1919....

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Whitmer coming to Flint Farmers’ Market Saturday

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Whitmer coming to Flint Farmers’ Market Saturday

Newly inaugurated Gov. Gretchen Witmer and Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist will greet Flint residents during the “Witmer Winter Warm-up Flint,” 2-4 p.m. Jan. 12 at the Flint Farmers Market, 300 E. First St. The event, sponsored by Michigan Transition, includes special activities and refreshments for the whole family. Those attending are invited to donate a new or gently used children’s book. There is no cost, but RSVP is requested here. –EVM Staff  

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News Brief: Public Affairs Forum to probe “Bringing Back Civility” Jan. 15

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News Brief: Public Affairs Forum to probe “Bringing Back Civility” Jan. 15

The Flint Area Public Affairs Forum convenes “Bringing Back Civility: Engaging in an Era of Social Media” 5:30 p.m. Jan. 15 in the Flint Public Library, 1026 E. Kearsley St. Moderated by Jan Worth-Nelson, editor of East Village Magazine, the panel will include author Joy Arbor; MI State Rep. Donna Lasinski; Ryan Irvin of Change Media; Marcus Paroske, associate professor at UM-Flint; and Michael J. Reitz of the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. The event is free and open to the public. Refreshments are provided. –EVM...

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Highsmith back in town Jan. 12 to discuss “Demolition Means Progress” at the FPL

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Highsmith back in town Jan. 12 to discuss “Demolition Means Progress” at the FPL

The 2018-19 Community Read program continues Saturday with a special “Meet the Author” event. Andrew Highsmith, author of Demolition Means Progress: Flint, Michigan and the Fate of the American Metropolis will give a presentation and lead discussion  from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 12 at the Flint Public Library. Highsmith is a specialist in modern U.S. history with particular interests in cities, public policy, racial and economic inequalities, and public health. With a Ph.D. from the University of Michigan, he is associate professor at the...

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News Brief: health research project applications sought

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News Brief:  health research project applications sought

Applications are being sought for community health research projects in Flint. The Building Capacity for Research and Action Award, provided by the Michigan Institute for Clinical & Health Research of the University of Michigan,  will provide up to $5,000 for partnership development activities, or up to $10,000 for small-scale research projects. Each application must have at least two partners: an academic partner who is affiliated with a college, school, or university, and a community partner affiliated with a non-academic community...

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News Brief: Flint middle schoolers to report on diabetes, addiction findings

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News Brief:  Flint middle schoolers to report on diabetes, addiction findings

Flint middle school students collaborating on health research and community action projects will deliver their findings in two community forums hosted by Health in Our Hands and funded by the National Institutes of Health Science Education Partnership Award. Flint and Clio public school 6th graders will report on diabetes risk factors and prevention at a Youth Diabetes Health Summit, 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 15, at Riverfront Banquet Center. Flint and Carmen-Ainsworth Community Schools 7th and 8th graders will answer the question “How does...

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News Brief: “Possibility of Her,” notable women panel on tap for African-American Film Festival

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News Brief: “Possibility of Her,” notable women panel on tap for African-American Film Festival

  Jashell Mitchell, Manager of Diversity and Inclusion for the National Football League will be among panelists as the African-American Film Festival continues Jan. 10 at the Flint Institute of Arts. “The Possibility of Her,” a feature-length documentary, highlights 12 women of color in non-traditional pursuits. Other panelists in non-traditional roles are Dr. Beverly Walker Griffea, president of Mott Community College;  Theresa Stephens-Lock, Chief of Public Safety at Mott College; and Carrie Edwards-Clemons, Deputy Fire Chief of Flint....

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East Village Magazine – January 2019

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East Village Magazine – January 2019

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This Month in the Village, January: open skate, yoga, films, art, ballet

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This Month in the Village, January:  open skate, yoga, films, art, ballet

 Compiled by Meghan Christian, Managing Editor  “This Month”highlights a selection of events available to our readers—beginning . It is not an exhaustive list, rather a sampling of opportunities in the city. To submit events for February,email your event to Managing Editor Meghan Christian at meghan.christian22@gmail.com by Jan. 29. Happy New Year!  Happy New Year from the staff of East Village Magazine.  UM-Flint Ice Rink Open Skate Every Wed., Fri., Sat., and Sun. until March 3 Wed: 6 – 9 p.m. Fri: 5 – 8 p.m. Sat and Sun: Noon...

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Flint City Council December update: AECOM award, HUD contracts okayed

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Flint City Council December update:  AECOM award, HUD contracts okayed

By Meghan Christian While personalities continued to clash at meetings, the Flint City Council (FCC) made key decisions at their two December meetings, awarding contracts to implement a $30 million housing grant and adding $1 million more than the original contract to AECOM for continuing water pipeline replacement. AECOM supplemental funds opposed but approved 5-4 One of the most divisive decisions facing FCC in December was whether to approve a change order to AECOM’s contract, which would give the LA-based global engineering firm an...

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Review: The Little Prince “tames” Rep audiences with good storytelling, acting, direction, and stage design

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Review: The Little Prince “tames” Rep audiences with good storytelling, acting, direction, and stage design

By Patsy Isenberg The stage version of “The Little Prince,”  written by Rick Cummins and John Scoullar based on the beloved children’s book by French author Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, closed Dec. 23 after a successful run at the Flint Repertory Theater. The Rep’s execution of the endearing play, with only four characters, featured deft direction, excellent acting, evocative set design, and haunting sound effects. Though it has been 75 years since the book was published,  the themes of “The Little Prince”...

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Commentary: People’s health comes first–fighting the Lead and Copper Rule is shameful

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Commentary: People’s health comes first–fighting the Lead and Copper Rule is shameful

[This op-ed was originally published in the Detroit Free Press;  reprinted with permission] By Ridgway White The most important function of government is to protect the safety and well-being of citizens. That’s why it’s disheartening to learn some southeast Michigan cities and the utilities that serve them are trying to thwart Michigan’s new Lead and Copper Rule. Instead of suing to block implementation of the rule, they should put the health of Michigan residents first and work on finding ways to remove lead from water systems and fix ailing...

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Bees making sweet honey on Flint’s East Side

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Bees making sweet honey on Flint’s East Side

By Patsy Isenberg Flint’s East Side may be a tattered symbol to some human eyes of the city’s struggles. But it turns out honeybees like it just fine. The wildflowers sprouting up in abandoned lots and brownfields may be the secret ingredient that makes city honey sweet – better even than rural honey, according to an East Side family of beekeepers who say they have become fascinated by bees and are doing their best to try to save the buzzy pollinators. Local businessman Mike Herriman and his family – wife, Trudy; sons, Aaron and Jerin;...

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Dorothy’s House of Coffee a welcoming spot for coffee, conversation and faith

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Dorothy’s House of Coffee a welcoming spot for coffee, conversation and faith

by Luther Houle More than a dozen students met at Dorothy’s House of Coffee, 503 East St., for holiday feasts between Thanksgiving and Christmas.  They were hosted by the Catholic Community of Flint, a coalition of the city’s four Catholic churches, to gather people together and foster community. Visitors coming in from the cold found a warmly lit room full of smiling, friendly faces. An enormous spread of home-cooked Italian cuisine awaited them, with the words “EAT, DRINK, AND BE MERRY” drawn in big letters across the blackboard wall....

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Flint Community Schools board paves way for active new year amid uncertainty and change

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Flint Community Schools board paves way for active new year amid uncertainty and change

by Harold C. Ford Amid uncertainty and change as the Flint Community Schools (FCS) move into the 2019 calendar year, a host of initiatives, actions, and accomplishments were announced as part of a packed agenda at the regular meeting of the FCS board of education Dec. 19. Among them were securing $3.2 million in project funding, district-wide staff training to assure positive learning environments, and adoption of a “balanced calendar” starting in the 2019-2020 school year that will start the year earlier and end later, along with creating...

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Jacky King laid to rest: Flint loses a genuine hero

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Jacky King laid to rest:  Flint loses a genuine hero

by Harold C. Ford “Get out there and make a damn difference.”  –Jacky King, Dec. 2017, STAND Magazine  The greater Flint area, the Beecher community in particular, lost a genuine hero on Dec. 13, 2018 with the passing of Jacky King.  King, 65, succumbed to a year-long battle with brain cancer. Community activist, entrepreneur, Hall of Fame martial artist, urban farmer, Mt. Morris Township trustee, and mentor to thousands of Flint-area children, King was laid to rest Friday, Dec. 21 following what Pastor Patrick W. Sanders Sr. called a...

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Commentary: Should the Lame Duck be a dead duck?

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Commentary: Should the Lame Duck be a dead duck?

By Paul Rozycki In the past, the so-called “lame duck” session was a time when the state legislature met in the last weeks of the year, before the newly elected members took office. They took care of relatively modest issues, final adjustments to the budget and other end-of-the-year issues. However, in recent years the lame duck session has become a time when a large number of controversial bills are rushed through the lawmaking maze before the new lawmakers come on board in January. In 2012, the bitterly divisive “Right to Work” law was...

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Miracle on One Hurley Plaza Street: Children’s Hospital wins $70,000 in online vote

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Miracle on One Hurley Plaza Street:  Children’s Hospital wins $70,000 in online vote

By Darlene Carey In a late night rally of community support Tuesday,  Hurley Children’s Hospital, based out of Flint, Bay City and Saginaw, edged out the Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital of Grand Rapids for the top prize of $50,000 in the Vote for Miracles Contest. Along with the votes of everyday citizens in the international contest, there was an added local element:   Dr. Alan Klein, a Hurley Hospital pediatric dentist since November 1980, donated an additional $20,000 through the Sheppy Dog Fund. The private fund was established in...

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New Ruth Mott Foundation grants target North End youth, vacant lots, grocery store, arts

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New Ruth Mott Foundation grants target North End youth, vacant lots, grocery store, arts

By Jan Worth-Nelson A varied group of 17 grants aiming to nurture youth arts, clean up vacant lots, create a grocery store, support community news and bolster resource hubs in the North End of Flint was announced today by the Ruth Mott Foundation. The grants, totaling $1.4 million and ranging from $267,400 for a Genesee County Land Bank “Clean and Green” program to $12,730 for El Ballet Folklorico Estudiantil for a bilingual after-school dance program, were approved in November by the Foundation’s board of trustees. Nine of...

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East Village Magazine – December 2018

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East Village Magazine – December 2018

The latest issue of the East Village Magazine is available for download here:  

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Village Life: 85 tubas and a corny sing-a-long one secret to holiday cheer

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Village Life:  85 tubas and a corny sing-a-long one secret to holiday cheer

By Jan Worth-Nelson Let’s face it–you can’t not smile when singing “Jingle Bells” with 85 tubas as your back-up group. I love Tuba Christmas, in all its kitschy Baby Jesus/Virgin Mary/Hark the Heralds/Deck the Halls tradition, staged every mid-December in the atrium of the Flint Farmers’ Market.  The gaudy brass of the sensually fat horns reflects all the other colors around it.   The booming bass tones massage the inside of the body–I’m pretty sure there’s science to say so.  And being in...

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Ingrid Halling, the late Wade Pyles named Sybyl Award recipients in “sunset” celebration of ten-year memorial

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Ingrid Halling, the late Wade Pyles named Sybyl Award recipients in “sunset” celebration of ten-year memorial

By Jan Worth-Nelson Longtime civic activist Ingrid Halling, a retired librarian and indefatigable anchor of the Central Park Neighborhood Association;  and the late Wade Pyles, a Fenton-area Realtor and committed community advocate who died in September, were named the final recipients of the Sybyl Award Dec. 6 in a ceremony at Factory One. Paul Jordan, a Mott Community College social work professor and retired community mental health social worker, also was honored with a lifetime achievement award. The award celebrates Sybyl Atwood, for...

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News Brief: Genesee Health Plan extends hours for Obamacare open enrollment Saturday

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News Brief:  Genesee Health Plan extends hours for Obamacare open enrollment Saturday

Healthcare Marketplace (Obamacare) Open Enrollment deadline for 2019 is Saturday. Genesee Health Plan will extend its hours to help residents enroll, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the GHP office, 2171 S. Linden Road. In addition to the Marketplace, individuals may sign up for coverage under the Genesee Health Plan, Healthy Michigan Plan (Medicaid Expansion), Medicaid, MiChild/Healthy Kids, and Flint Health Coverage for those impacted by the water crisis. For an appointment or for more information, call GHP at 844-232-7740 or visit...

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News Brief: Plans shaping up for February UM-Flint Career Fair; corporate registrations open

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News Brief:  Plans shaping up for February UM-Flint Career Fair; corporate registrations open

University of Michigan–Flint invites employers, students and alumni to participate in its 2019 Career Fair, noon-3 p.m. Feb. 20 at the Riverfront Center. The event, free to students and UM alumni, will connect corporations with those seeking full-time, part-time and seasonal employment or internships. Corporations can register here. Cost is $300, with an early registration discount of $250 through Dec. 21; the fee increases to $400 after Feb. 8. Corporate sponsorships, with additional promotional benefits, are also available. Non-profit...

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News Brief: Registration underway for Flint Rep Theatre acting classes

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News Brief:  Registration underway for Flint Rep Theatre acting classes

Registration for winter classes is underway at Flint Repertory Theatre, with acting classes for age 4 through adult, including a spring camp for upper elementary and an improv workshop for adults. Weekly classes begin the week of Jan. 15 and run through March 9. Cost is $70-100, depending on age group, and the capacity for classes is 20 or 25, depending on the class. Actors Toolbox, a two-day workshop for ages 18 and up, with the winter term theme Improvisation, is 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 23-24. Cost is $100. Spring Break Theatre Camp for...

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Discipline problems take center stage as Flint Schools, community face ACLU lawsuit, state pressure

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Discipline problems take center stage as Flint Schools, community face ACLU lawsuit, state pressure

By Harold C. Ford This piece has been updated to add information about a Partnership Agreement with the State of Michigan triggered by the district landing in the bottom five percent of state schools and thus falling into the category of “chronically failing schools.”  Implementing strategies to address discipline issues in the schools is central to that agreement–Ed. It’s hardly a secret.  The larger community knows there are continuing and unresolved problems with discipline in Flint Community Schools (FCS). Flint parents...

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Holiday season kicks off with “red wave” Santa Run downtown

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Holiday season kicks off with “red wave” Santa Run downtown

By Darlene Carey and Jeffery L. Carey, Jr. On Dec 1,  under threat of rain, close to 1400 “Santas” participated in the ninth annual Santa Run in downtown Flint.  The runners were all ages with a children’s quarter mile Reindeer Race kicking off the event, followed by the 5k Santa Run and a one-mile fun run. The 5k Run/Walk is an untimed event sponsored by Al Serra Auto Plaza through Downtown Flint. A five-piece Santa suit that includes a hat, beard, belt, jacket, and pants is included in the registration. The threat of rain may...

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Capitol Theatre adding mechanized orchestra pit lift

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Capitol Theatre adding mechanized orchestra pit lift

The Capitol Theatre of Flint will soon add to its 2017 $32 million renovation, according to a recent announcement from The Uptown Reinvestment Corporation. Three Michigan foundations have contributed to provide funding for a mechanized orchestra pit lift. The Michigan Council for the Arts and Cultural Affairs and the Consumers Energy Foundation each contributed $50,000 toward the lift, with the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation providing the balance. The lift will save time and expense in off-loading and routing production equipment, and will...

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News Brief: Melvin Davis Dec. 8 concert cancelled

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News Brief:  Melvin Davis Dec. 8 concert cancelled

Totem Books posted the following CANCELLATION notice tonight: “Unfortunately, due to scheduling conflicts, the Melvin Davis show this Saturday has been canceled. If you have previously purchased tickets at Totem, please stop by Totem or call the team at 810-407-6402 for a full refund.  We apologize for having to reschedule this anticipated show. Please stay tuned for other events happening at Totem in the coming weeks! To see a full list of upcoming events at Totem Books, click the link below to head over to our Facebook page’s...

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Vet’s offer sweetens incentive to vote for Hurley in Children’s Miracle Network contest

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Vet’s offer sweetens incentive to vote for Hurley in Children’s Miracle Network contest

Hurley Children’s Hospital seeks community support as it competes for a share of $100,000 grant through Credit Unions for Kids’ “Vote for Miracles.” In the nationwide contest, community members may vote as often as daily for their favorite among Children’s Miracle Network hospitals, with the top five hospitals receiving a portion of the prize. Hurley is currently ranked in the top five of 117 hospitals receiving at least one vote.  First prize is $50,000. Second prize is $20,000. Grand Blanc veterinarian Alan Klein has announced an additional...

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News Brief: “Gather the Spirit” with guitarist Jim Scott Sunday Dec. 9 at the UUCF

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News Brief:  “Gather the Spirit” with guitarist Jim Scott Sunday Dec. 9 at the UUCF

Singer-songwriter Jim Scott, presents “Gather The Spirit: Seasonal Songfest” 2 p.m. Sunday at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Flint, 2474 S. Ballenger Hwy. Harmony, lyrics and guitar craft are hallmarks of Scott’s work; his style spans jazz, classical, folk and pop, and his themes are ecology, justice and peace. Guitarist for the Paul Winter Consort for many years, Scott has created choral works, a stage musical, a book illustrating his guitar style and several recordings. Several of his songs are in the UU songbook. Tickets...

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News Brief: “Deep Fried Pickle Project” among December events at Flint Public Library

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News Brief: “Deep Fried Pickle Project” among December events at Flint Public Library

The Flint Public Library hosts the “Deep Fried Pickle Project” Dec. 15 for an afternoon of music and crafts, among the library’s December programs. You can make your own instrument, like maybe a cigar box banjo, then hear the Pickle Boys perform funny songs on their own homemade instruments. The workshop begins at 1 p.m., with the concert at 2 p.m. Registration is required for the workshop, but not for the concert. Other FPL program highlights for December include workshops for creating computer games; Minecraft, even for beginners; puppets;...

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This Month in the Village: December 2018

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This Month in the Village:  December 2018

Compiled by Meghan Christian “ThisMonth” highlights a selection of events available to our readers. It is not an exhaustive list, rather a sampling of opportunities in the city. To submit events for our January issue, email your event to Managing Editor Meghan Christian at meghan.christian22@gmail.com by Dec. 26. Christmas Box Program  Dec. 1 – 21 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., closed from noon – 1 p.m. each day Old Newsboys of Flint, 6255 Taylor Dr. 810-744-1840 onbflint.org Admission: Free Running through Dec. 21, this program is...

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City pipe replacement ahead of schedule on “day of celebration,” Mayor Weaver says

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City pipe replacement ahead of schedule on “day of celebration,” Mayor Weaver says

By Meghan Christian  A total of 18,313 water service lines have been investigated to date as a part of Flint Mayor Karen Weaver’s Flint Action Sustainability Team (FAST) Start Pipe Replacement Program, putting the project a year ahead of schedule, the Mayor announced to roughly 30 members of the press, residents, and city employees at a press conference today. Some of those in attendance included First and Second Ward Councilpersons Eric Mays and Maurice Davis; Pastor Dan Scheid from St. Paul’s Episcopal Church; and Director of Public...

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News Brief: Kettering seeking donated Android phones

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News Brief: Kettering seeking donated Android phones

Kettering University Mechanical Engineering Department needs Android phones for experimentation in the DENSO Design Studio, where students are exploring use of phone sensors to perform measurements. Donations will be accepted through Dec. 14, and may be arranged through  Dr. Michael Puopolo, mpuopolo@kettering.edu. Charging cables are also desired. –EVM Staff

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News Brief: Soccer team coming to Flint 2019–help pick new name, color and logo

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News Brief:  Soccer team coming to Flint 2019–help pick new name, color and logo

The Michigan Bucks, a minor league soccer team moving to Flint in 2019, announces a contest to choose the team’s name, colors and logo. The winner will receive four VIP season tickets with VIP parking passes to the inaugural season and a team-autographed jersey, and will be recognized at the press conference where the team’s new look will be unveiled. The Bucks, a USL League Two team founded in 1995 and formerly of Saginaw, Detroit and Pontiac, will play home matches at Atwood Stadium beginning next season. Naming contest entries are invited...

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Mott Clowns deliver laughs and anti-bullying lessons to kids at Durant-Tuuri Mott

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Mott Clowns deliver laughs and anti-bullying lessons to kids at Durant-Tuuri Mott

By Patsy Isenberg “Turning frowns upside down one smile at a time” is the motto of the Mott Campus Clowns.  And in a Nov. 30 appearance at Durant-Tuuri-Mott Elementary School, they appeared to do just that, along with delivering gentle but serious anti-bullying messages. The event was for pre-K through third grade students and was hosted by Principal Angela Ascencio-Mindlin, Community Schools Director Chris Collins, and all of the teachers. The word “SMILE” provided an acronym for anti-bullying advice offered by the troupe: S...

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Commentary: A “blue wave,” a “pink wave,” and a few mid-term surprises

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Commentary:  A “blue wave,” a “pink wave,” and a few mid-term surprises

By Paul Rozycki Last month’s midterm election may have been the most intense and energetic in recent memory, and when it was all said and done the results revealed several new directions to our politics, highlighting the strong reaction to Donald Trump, and the divisions in today’s politics. Midterm elections are usually rather low-key predicable affairs, where the party out of power gains a few seats in the Congress, and a modest change that follows. From all indications this past election broke the mold on most of those assumptions. First,...

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Flint City Council November update: discord continues, Herb Winfrey re-elected president

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Flint City Council November update:  discord continues, Herb Winfrey re-elected president

By Meghan Christian  Tensions remained high at the Flint City Council (FCC) throughout November, a month highlighted by disagreements and accusations of racism and sexism from Fourth Ward Councilperson Kate Fields and Ninth Ward Councilperson Eva Worthing directed against First Ward Councilperson Eric Mays.  The tensions first came to a head when Fields and Worthing held a press conference the day after an investigative finanical hearing chaired by Mays where, according to Fields and Worthing, Mays made it impossible for them to ask questions...

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Buckham Gallery’s move from its upstairs era marks steps forward for an arts survivor

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Buckham Gallery’s move from its upstairs era marks steps forward for an arts survivor

By Jeffery L. Carey Jr. As this year comes to an end and the world prepares for new beginnings, so does Flint’s Buckham Gallery, the state’s longest-running, artist-led, nonprofit gallery. It’s Flint’s version of “a big city gallery,” Buckham’s director, Lynn Penning, says–a downtown arts survivor “independent in its thinking with a unique point of view.” For over 34 years the gallery, up two dozen steep steps at 134 West Second St., has been an important art venue, drawing artists and visitors from Flint, Genesee, Oakland, Wayne and...

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Village Life: Of elusive joy, lamentations and “wanton love”

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Village Life:  Of elusive joy, lamentations and “wanton love”

By Jan Worth-Nelson   Sometimes you have to fight for joy. At a recent East Village Magazine party at my house, wine flowed and four kinds of pasta from Flour and Eggs, comfort food extraordinaire, disappeared in thick hunks from trays on the big table, two extra leaves put in for the occasion.  I’d put up some colored lights and we toasted to neighborliness and the power of words.  It was a happy night. But as we jovially congratulated ourselves on what we think we’ve accomplished lately, one of our distributors paused, leaning in the...

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News Brief: Help Habitat for Humanity on “Giving Tuesday” Tool Drive

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News Brief: Help Habitat for Humanity on “Giving Tuesday” Tool Drive

Genesee County Habitat for Humanity seeks public support on “Giving Tuesday.” The cash donation goal is $5,000 to build wheelchair ramps for two local families. Donations of tools are also sought in the “Giving Tools-day” Tool Drive, 4:30-7:30 p.m., Our Risen Lord Lutheran Church, ​4040 Lapeer Rd, Burton. Bring a tool to donate and enjoy free pizza and pop. –EVM Staff

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Leadership changes announced at C.S. Mott, Ruth Mott Foundations

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Leadership changes announced at C.S. Mott, Ruth Mott Foundations

By Jan Worth-Nelson William S. White has retired from his post as chief executive officer of the C.S. Mott Foundation, and Raquel Thueme has been appointed to succeed Handy L. Lindsey as president of the Ruth Mott Foundation, according to recent announcements from two of the city’s most influential benefactors. Both foundations are outgrowths of shared family ties deeply rooted in Flint and legacies of the automotive industry in its prime — C.S. Mott being one of the city’s auto pioneers, and Ruth Mott his fourth wife....

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MCC unveils plans for Woodside Church building at CCNA meeting

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MCC unveils plans for Woodside Church building at CCNA meeting

By Luther Houle Mott Community College (MCC) is transforming the former Woodside Church at 1509 E. Court St into the Lenore Croudy Family Life Center. The $10.5 million project will improve Mott’s Early Childhood Learning Center and host an assistance center for students struggling with food, housing, and security. Dawn Hibbard, communications specialist at MCC, explained the plans at the Nov. 15 College Cultural Neighborhood Association (CCNA) meeting. Roughly 40 community members met at Mott’s Regional Technology Center, joined by...

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