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....
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...
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...
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
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...
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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