Neighborhood News

Flint Firebirds – Special Opportunity from Owner – Captains Corner
Friends: A wonderful friend of the community, Captain Nilsen, Owner of the Flint Firebirds would like to get more kids out to the games and is also willing to assist with transportation. The games are on the following dates: February 24th, 25th, and March 3rd, and 11th. Attached is a letter from Terry L. Christensen, …

FYFF Workshop Saturday – Lighting — New Awards Added to Festival!
Think you’re too late to start? Nope, stop in on any workshop your interested in AND the whole series starts again in March with BEST BUY showcasing media and software for beginning film makers. Free Filmmaking Workshops throughout 2017 Meet, learn from and talk to accomplished media professionals on filmmaking topics. Lighting – February 28 …

Media Advisory: Flint Fire Chief to Hold Press Briefing Regarding New Grant Monday, February 20
WHAT: PRESS BRIEFING WHO: Chief Ray Barton & Flint Fire Department WHEN: Monday, February 20, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. WHERE: Fire Station #1 310 E. 5th St. Details: The Flint Fire Department has purchased four thermal imaging cameras thanks to a grant in the amount of $5,200 from the 100 Club of Genesee, Shiawassee and …

Lent Fish Fry at Christ the King Church
Lent Fish Fry at Christ the King Church.

Charter Review Commission Community Meeting
The Flint City Charter Review Commission has largely completed their work on the new City Charter. The Draft of the document can be found by clicking on this link: http://flintcitycharter.com/public-comments/ When you click on it you will get this page: To read the Draft Charter, click on top indicated link. To see the Major Changes …

Call for nominations: Ruth Mott Foundation Leadership Award
Greetings, The Ruth Mott Foundation recently announced the creation of a new Leadership Award to recognize an outstanding individual in Flint. Please consider sharing this information with your networks. A qualified 501c3 chosen by the award winner will receive $25,000 to advance the winner’s work in Flint. The nomination form is attached and can also …

Forum: “What steps can be taken to strengthen public trust and confidence in the police in your community?” – Thursday, February 23rd at 6 PM, GCCARD Building
The Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES) is conducting a series of community forums and is conducting a community engagement survey to gather input from all Michigan residents on how to strengthen public trust, confidence and community relations between law enforcement and community members throughout Michigan. You are invited to attend a forum planned …

Water Resource Sites Remain Operational on Presidents Day
Sites will be open per normal business hours. FLINT, Mich. – Flint water system customers are reminded that all Community Water Resource Sites will be open during normal hours on Presidents Day, according to the Michigan State Police, Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division (MSP/EMHSD). Per normal business hours, the sites will be open from …

MCOLES Adds Community Forums to Increase Survey Participation
LANSING, MICH. The Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES) is conducting a series of community forums and is conducting a community engagement survey to gather input from all Michigan residents on how to strengthen public trust, confidence and community relations between law enforcement and community members throughout Michigan. MCOLES is the state agency that sets …
