Savannah Turbett
Read All About It: Local Bookstores You Can’t Miss
In Flint & Genesee, each local bookstore offers a unique experience for book lovers. From used books to records and everything in between, these local shops have something for everyone. Discover which local bookstore fits your personality: For the live arts lover In downtown Flint, Totem Books offers a variety of new and used books, […]
Read MoreJump into Spring with These Activities
Spring has sprung and as the weather begins to warm up, now is the time to plan some fun outdoor spring activities. With the largest county parks system in the state and miles of biking, walking and water trails, there is always something to do. Here are ways you can enjoy the warm weather: Hiking […]
Read MoreQuestion of the Month: What business did you create for YQ Biz, and why?
With YQ Biz coming up on May 4, the Afterschool Download editors caught up with YouthQuest students to ask, “What business did you create for YQ Biz, and why?” Below, hear what YouthQuest students had to say:
Read MoreYQ Biz Expo Returns to Flint Farmers’ Market
For the second year in a row, YouthQuest is hosting the YQ Biz Expo at the Flint Farmers’ Market. YouthQuest students will sell their own products which they have been planning and developing for the past several months. “Last year’s event was a hit with the students and community,” says Cheryl Adkins, program director of […]
Read MoreFlint Promise Adds More College Options for 2019-2020 School Year
Cristian Rodriguez is in his first year at Mott Community College, where he’s working on general education and business credits with plans to pursue a degree in finance. When he’s not in class or studying, he can be found working in the college’s financial aid office and spending time with his friends in TMOT (Talented […]
Read MoreTime Traveler: Using the Past to Explore Key Concepts
If you could go back to any time in the past, when would it be? This is a question students will explore this month in YouthQuest with the theme: Time Traveler. “Much of what we know today was discovered in the past,” says Cheryl Adkins, program director of YouthQuest. “In one activity, students will learn […]
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