Central American turmoil and revolution highlight Flint author’s first novel
By Paul Rozycki It may have been St. Paddy’s Day March 17, but that didn’t stop a number of leading Hispanic leaders and their families and friends from gathering at Mott Community College Sunday afternoon to launch a newly published novel by Flint-based author Martin Barillas. About three dozen attended the event at the Regional Technology Center. Barillas’ novel Shaken Earth: A novel of Guatemalan life against Nazi influence is a...
News brief: Montessori registering students now; open house Thursday
Montessori for Flint is now registering students in pre-K through grade 4 for the 2019-2020 school year, and invites parents to an open house 4:30 – 6 p.m., Thursday, March 21, at Durant Tuuri Mott Elementary School, 1518 University Ave. The open house offers a chance to meet teachers, try out Montessori curriculum, and explore classrooms. For more information, call 810-610-7209. To complete your child’s application for school, click...
Residents convene, share and reflect at “Connect the Blocks” Flint Neighborhood Summit
By Jan Worth-Nelson Qualities of neighborliness–collaboration, cooperation, valuing each person’s worth– were on full display Saturday at the “Connect the Blocks” Flint Neighborhood Summit at the Flint Food Bank. “Value people,” said Megan Heysa, president of the Eastside Improvement Association, whose group planted flowers and painted 53 porches last year. “You’re dealing with...
“Neighbors Changing Flint” addresses funding strategies to reach community goals
By Patsy Isenberg The complicated task of seeking out sources for grants to accomplish a goal and then applying for them was the theme of the fourth workshop of the “Neighbors Changing Flint” series Wednesday evening at the Sylvester Broome Empowerment Village. There’s a lot to it, but the presenters at this workshop know how to do it and did their best to communicate it to about 50 people in the audience–many of...
News Brief: GISD preschool enrollment kickoff Sunday
Genesee Intermediate School District invites parents and small children to a Preschool Enrollment Kick-Off event noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, March 17, at the Flint Children’s Museum, 1602 University Ave. Kids will explore and play in the museum, while parents learn about available services and programs. GISD offers free and income-based preschool services, funded by state and federal grants. Parents will learn whether their children are...
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