Savannah Turbett
Now Playing: A Guide to Flint & Genesee’s Fall Theater Line-Up
Flint’s fall theater season is in full swing. From professional shows to community productions, there is something here for everyone. Here are some of the shows you can catch this fall. Flint Repertory Theater This Fall, the Flint Youth Theater expanded their programming and transformed into the Flint Repertory Theater. The professional theater group’s new […]
Read MoreCelebrate Apple Season at these Flint & Genesee Orchards
Spend a Saturday with hayrides, u-pick apples, fresh apple cider and donuts, and celebrate apple season at these local orchards. Almar Orchards The all-organic Almar Orchards in Flushing doesn’t just make apples, they are also the orchard behind J.K.’s Farmhouse Ciders. With six different hard ciders being distributed to over 2,000 stores across the country, […]
Read MoreYouthQuest Highlights: August 2018
Exploring New Places For Summer on the Road’s end-of-the-year trip, students crossed the border to Toronto, Canada. Students visited the CN tower where they walked out on the glass platform. They also viewed the Toronto skyline from the edge of Lake Ontario and had dinner at Medieval Times. Students were apprehensive about the new experiences […]
Read MoreTeenQuest, YouthQuest to Benefit from Ally Challenge’s ‘Birdies for Charity’
This month, 78 golf professionals will compete for a $2-million purse during the Ally Challenge presented by McLaren at Warwick Hills Golf & Country Club. During the tournament, the Genesee Area Focus Fund (GAFF), the nonprofit arm of the Flint & Genesee Chamber, will also have a chance to benefit from the players’ performance. GAFF […]
Read MoreOn the Job: Amario Payton-Rice
In college, Amario Payton-Rice began his academic career studying physical therapy. But during his studies, he felt like there was something missing. When his grandmother developed cancer, he saw the limitations it caused, and they weren’t going to be cured with physical or occupational therapy. That is when he discovered recreational therapy, the practice of […]
Read MoreMoving On Up with Entry Level Manufacturing Jobs
Nearly 50 percent of American employers report having difficulty filling open positions in Manpower Group’s 2018 Talent Shortage Survey. Of those open positions, skilled trades – such as electricians, welders and mechanics – are the hardest to fill. As the talent gap continues to be an issue at a national, statewide and local level, Afterschool […]
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