Easter is April 4 this year and in Flint & Genesee there are a number of things to do to help get celebrate the day. From outdoor activities to Easter brunches, here are the events you can participate in this Easter weekend. Decorate a Cupcake Hosted by Little Suga’s in the Flint Farmers’ Market…
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Support Local: Women-Owned Businesses in Flint & Genesee March marks Women’s History Month – an annual declared month that highlights the contributions that women have made historically and in contemporary society. In honor of Women’s History Month, Explore Flint & Genesee is honoring women making…
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March 17 marks St. Patrick’s Day, a day to celebrate Irish culture and commemorate the arrival of Christianity in Ireland. The day has been observed as a holiday by the Catholic Church, Church of Ireland, Eastern Orthodox Church and Lutheran Church since the 17 century and is typically celebrated…
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March is National Reading Month, a perfect time to buy yourself a new book. In Flint & Genesee, local, independent bookstores can be found in many towns and cities. That’s good news for book lovers who can browse the aisles to find their favorite novel – or maybe something new. Here is where you can…
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The Capitol Theatre is reopening its doors once again. Going to see a movie at the Capitol Theatre has been a longstanding tradition. Many Flint locals and ex-pats have fond memories of watching movies at the theatre. Starting on March 5, that tradition will continue once again with safety…
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February is Black History Month and a great way to celebrate the month is to support the Black community these days. Black entrepreneurship in American has deep roots. In Flint & Genesee, the oldest running Black-owned business is the Golden Leaf Social Club, which opened in 1921 and is currently…
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Dubbed the most romantic holiday of the year, Valentine’s Day is a day for loved ones to spend time together. There are many ways couples celebrate the day or even the weekend: an overnight stay at a hotel, a date night, a new adventure. However, you spend the day with your loved one, spend it in…
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As of February 1, restaurants in Michigan have been given the clear to open with some restrictions still put in place. Dining rooms are able to open in the state at 25 percent capacity, following social distance protocols including spacing guests at least six feet apart and seating table with no…
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February marks Black History Month. Although many traditionally held events are on hold for this year, there are many ways in which visitors and locals can celebrate Black history and culture in Flint & Genesee. To keep with tradition, the Genesee District Library and abc12 have partnered to bring…
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Snowshoes have a long history and have been used by many different cultures for thousands of years. In America, Indigenous people developed the most advanced and diverse snowshoes before the 20 th century, and snowshoes were adopted by Europeans during early colonialism. The tool has been used to…
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