Our Sunday roundup of news from last week, plus some Flint happenings to look forward to in the week ahead
Header photo: An evening view of Buckham Alley downtown Flint. (Photo: Patrick Hayes).
Recent Headlines in Case You Missed Them:
* A Little Explainer Post About Our New Logo
* Local Coaches Promote Healing, Community Through Basketball
* Mott Community College Volleyball Team Off to Undefeated Start
* Animal Care Millage is in Front of Voters for November Election
* Flint Township Voters Will be Asked to Change the Municipality’s Name This November
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Great Non-Flint. Daily. Headlines From This Week:
* A Photo Story About the Demolition of Flint Central | By Ryan Garza, Detroit Free Press
* Brother of Claressa Shields Shares His Entrepreneurial Journey | By Tanya Terry, Flint Courier
This Week in Government and Organizing:
* Flint City Council Special Affairs and Council Meetings, 4:30 p.m. Monday, September 14
* Second Ward Community Conversation, 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, September 15
* Flint Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting, 6 p.m. Tuesday, September 15
* Genesee County Board of Commissioners Meeting, 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, September 16
* Flint Board of Education Meeting, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, September 16
* Meet & Greet w/ Rep. Kristen McDonald Rivet, 5:30 p.m. Thursday, September 17
* Tonya Burns for Mayor Wine Tasting Event, 5:30 p.m. Thursday, September 17
* Beats and Ballots w/ Councilwoman Ladel Lewis, 6 p.m. Thursday, September 17
* Ezekiel Harris Meet & Greet and Fundraiser, 5 p.m. Friday, September 18
* Flint Power and Purpose Training by ACLU of Michigan, 10 a.m. Saturday, September 19
Something To Do Every Day:
* Scholars on Tap at Queens’ Provisions, 5:30 p.m. Monday, September 14
* Levitt Amp Series Featuring Cabildo, 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, September 15
* Snacks With Strangers at Audacity Gallery, 6:35 p.m., Wednesday, September 16
* Food Bank of Eastern Michigan Empty Bowls Fundraiser, 5 p.m., Thursday, September 17
* Poppa’s Got a Brand New Bag at New McCree Theatre, 7 p.m., Friday, September 18
* State Park End of Summer Celebration, 1 p.m., Saturday, September 19
* Sweetpeaces Community Crop Share, 2 p.m., Sunday, September 20
Find even more to do in Flint by checking out our events calendar
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