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What's up Flint! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Which Flint leaders were honored for decades of community service?
  • Will you be at Bishop Airport to welcome our veterans home?
  • See what's inside Hurley's new Flint Firebirds Multipurpose Room Thursday

Also on today's calendar: Friday Science Lab and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: A couple of morning showers, with a high of 71 and low of 52 degrees.
  • Friday: Sunny to partly cloudy, temps: high: 71, low: 56.
  • Saturday: Occasional rain and a t-storm, with a high of 60 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. 35th annual Donald Riegle Community Service Awards honor Flint leaders (abc12.com) — Flint residents are being recognized for their long-standing work to improve life across the community through the 35th annual Donald Riegle Community Service Awards. Hosted by the Flint Jewish Federation, this year's event honored three local leaders and raises money to support refugee and immigrant services in Genesee County, including case coordination and help adjusting to life here.
   

2. Mid-Michigan Honor Flight veterans returning to Flint Wednesday night (abc12.com) — If you're near Flint tonight, you're invited to Bishop International Airport to welcome Mid-Michigan Honor Flight veterans home from their two-day trip to Washington, D.C. The group, on its 27th mission, gives local veterans a free chance to visit memorials in their honor, and the community is encouraged to gather around 9 p.m. to cheer their return.
   

3. Hurley to unveil new Flint Firebirds Multipurpose Room Thursday (wnem.com) — Hurley Children's Hospital in Flint is opening a new Flint Firebirds Multipurpose Room in its pediatric unit, with a ribbon-cutting celebration on Thursday. Funded through the Firebirds' Spaghetti On Ice charity event, the flexible space will host activities, educational sessions, staff training, and provide a private area for difficult family-care team conversations.
   

4. Flint man sentenced to nearly 30 years for 2024 double homicide of 2 teens (mlive.com) — A Flint man has been sentenced to 28 to 60 years in prison after pleading guilty in a 2024 double homicide that killed two teenagers on Flint's north side. Prosecutors say the shootings happened at a home on Banbury Place, and multiple serious charges, including first-degree murder and assault with intent to murder, were resolved through a plea deal.
   

5. Grand Rapids band Cabildo blends Latin music, Rock and Folk to share culture (midmichigannow.com) — A Grand Rapids band called Cabildo is helping Michigan audiences, including those in Flint, explore the rich diversity of Latin American music by blending traditional sounds with rock and folk. As Hispanic Heritage Month begins, the group emphasizes community, shared culture, and interactive performances where listeners are encouraged to participate and discover music their families may have loved for generations.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Thought for today.
    Let the day begin with a smile. Say to yourself, I'm beautiful/handsome, I am good, I am loved , I am proud to be me. It's going to be a… (Nextdoor Farnumwood)
  • I am looking for a tutor for my 10th n 8th grade girls.
    It will be one day a week unless one of the girls has an issue they need help with. Inbox for interview. (Nextdoor Potter)
  • Goodwill Industries of Mid-Michigan posted a job opening for Custodial Services Worker in Flint. Apply here.
  • General Motors posted a job opening for Manufacturing Group Leader - Production - Flint Assembly in Flint. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Flint here.

Ok Flint! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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