Movies Under the Stars Begins on June 29
Flint, Michigan – Gather up your blankets and lawn chairs, Movies Under the Stars is almost here! Communities First, Inc. kicks off the popular summer outdoor film series on June 29. The series will celebrate 5 years of family friendly fun in 2018.
All movie nights begin with a pre-party that includes lawn games, dancing and music. Each experience is a little different and has included bounce houses, special guests and contests. Pre-parties start at 7:30pm and the films start at dusk. Each guest will receive a bag of popcorn, a drink and candy to enjoy during the movie. The experience is free, however donations are encouraged.
Providing free and low-cost entertainment for families is very important to the organization.. Glenn Wilson, President and CEO said, “Movies Under the Stars is more than just an event but we’ve built an experience that the community looks forward to each year. We are thrilled to be celebrating our 5th year of this fantastic community building activity.”
The lineup for Movies Under the Stars 2018 is as follows:
The Little Rascals, June 29 – Flint City Hall, back lawn
Despicable Me 3, July 13 – Flint City Hall, back lawn
The Game Plan, July 28 – Kettering University’s Atwood Stadium
The Secret Life of Pets, August 10 – Applewood Estate
Moana, August 24 – Flint City Hall, back lawn
Sponsors for this amazing series include:
Team One Credit Union, Siwek Construction, Diplomat, PNC Bank, Hurley Foundation, Mott Community College, WNEM TV-5, The Hurand Family, Mclaren Hospital, HAP, Corporate FACTS, United Healthplan, Landaal Packaging, Hamilton Community Network, and many others.
Please check the Communities First, Inc. website at communitiesfirstinc.org or their Facebook page for details about weather related cancellations.
About Communities First, Inc.
Communities First, Inc. is a Flint based nonprofit Community Development Corporation which was founded in 2010. The priorities of CFI are affordable housing, economic development, green programs, and quality of life programs. CFI is committed to building sustainable, equitable communities in distressed areas. The organization is the developer of Oak Street Senior Apartments and Swayze Court Apartments located in downtown Flint and has amongst its programs Culture Shock and Green Life. More information about Communities First, Inc. can be found at communitiesfirstinc.org.
