Neighborhood News

Mindfulness is a healthy life practice that requires no special equipment or place or attire, increases confidence in children and adults, reduces stress, improves academic learning and decision-making skills, and improves overall quality of life. Please see the attached flyer for training dates and descriptions. Theresa Roach Communications & Outreach Manager Crim Fitness Foundation Office: …

FLINT, MI – March 16, 2016 – Mental Health advocate and award-winning actor Sean Astin will speak about mental health issues and bi-polar disorder as part of the Ballenger Eminent Persons Lecture Series at Mott Community College (MCC) on April 7, 2016. The presentation will be at 7 p.m. in the Ballenger Field House on …

Here is the update on what the EPA is testing in Flint: Sequential Samples: Location: Collected at 100 sites of suspected lead contaminated lines – all over the distribution system. Lead/Copper/Zinc Total Metals Phosphorous Anions Alkalinity Grab Samples: Location: Collected at over 200 sites – all over the distribution system. Collected in both filtered and …

This is the daily 2-1-1 summary on the Flint Water Response for Monday, March 14, 2016 GENERAL INFORMATION The Flint Water Crisis Community Partners Workgroup meeting times this week: Communication Workgroup: Monday, March 14th, 3:30 p.m., Unitarian Universalist Church Coordination Workgroup: Tuesday, March 15th, 2:00 p.m., American Red Cross Education Workgroup: Tuesday, March 15th, 8:30 …

Stephen Zacks, founder of Flint Public Art Project, will shift his role from Executive Director to the new position of Creative Director beginning April 1, 2016. Since sharing an initial proposal for the project in August 2010, Zacks began testing ideas for instigating art and design in the ruins of large-scale buildings, long-abandoned houses, and …

INSIDER INFORMATION!!! Many Flint residents are less than pleased with their property assessments. If you plan to contest your assessment before the tax tribunal, here are some things you need to know. Assessments are based not only on your property, but your neighbor’s as well. In real estate terms “comparables,” also known as “comps.” So you …

FLINT, MI – March 10, 2016 – The Mott Community College Fine Arts Gallery in the Visual Arts and Design Center will present an exhibition of work by the Mott Community College Fine Arts and Design Faculty. The participating artists are John Dempsey, Mara Fulmer, Paul Hauth, Katie Krcmarik, James Shurter and Eddie Watkins. Their work …