Stu Allen
Kayla O’Mara Memorial 5k/10k Races Saturday in Goodrich
The 7th annual Kayla O'Mara Memorial 5k/10k races will take place Saturday, August 4th in Goodrich. There will be some changes with the start/finish and the course due to construction on the Goodrich High School track and football stadium.
Pizza Challenge 5k August 9th at Flint YMCA
Most runners like pizza. It's a natural combination, as pizza is full of carbohydrates that runners crave. The fact that most people just think pizza tastes great is a bonus. On Thursday, August 9th at 6:30, hundreds of runners and walkers will head out for a 5k and then eat pizza!
Michigan Honey Festival Was a Sweet Time For All
My wife and I traveled to Yale, Michigan early Saturday morning to run in the Bologna Festival 5k race, and on the way home decided it might be fun to visit the Michigan Honey Festival at the Eastern Michigan Fairgrounds in Imlay City.
Railfans Weekend Aug 4th & 5th at Crossroads Village
If you love trains, you need to be at Crossroads Village next weekend for Railfans weekend. The weekend is dedicated to train lovers and trains. Celebrate the famous Huckleberry Railroad with special tours and more.
2012 London Olympic Games Start Tomorrow
The 2012 London Olympic Games opening ceremonies will take place tomorrow night then the competition will begin in earnest. Flint area sports fans have two local athletes that have a good chance to bring home a medal.
Flint Folk Music Festival Tomorrow & Saturday at Kearsley Park
The 13th annual Flint Folk Music Festival takes place Friday, July 27th from 6 pm to 9:30 pm and Saturday July 28th from noon to 9:30 at Flint's Kearsley Park under the pavilion. Admission is FREE.
Run 4 Wine 4-mile Run/Walk October 11 at Jewel of Grand Blanc
Running and red wine are both supposed to be good for your heart. Since many of us enjoy both, it was a pleasant surprise to learn that someone came up with the idea to combine the two in a fun event.
Tomorrow is National Chili Dog Day
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The last Thursday in July is National Chili Dog Day. The holiday was cooked up by a chain of restaurants on the East Coast called the Hard Times Cafe. www.hardtimes.com
Today is National Drive-Thru Day
July 24th is National Drive-Thru Day, a day to celebrate America's love affair with the automobile and businesses that cater to those on the road. Jack-in-the-Box is recognized as America's first major hamburger chain to pave the way for this new type of dining experience.
Michigan Honey Festival Saturday in Imlay City
The first annual Michigan Honey Festival will take place this Saturday, July 28th at the Eastern Michigan Fairgrounds in Imlay City. Come enjoy a day of food, fun and education. You'll learn a lot of the good things that bees do for us.
Crim Festival of Races is One Month Away, Are You Ready?
The Crim Festival of Races is just over a month away, but it's not too late to sign up to be a part of it. Saturday, August 25th, thousands of runners and walkers will take to the streets of Flint for this annual celebration of fitness, fun and community pride.
Munger Potato Festival This Weekend
Most of us aren't aware that potatoes are a major crop of Michigan. Potatoes are easy to grow in less than perfect soil, so lots of spuds come from right here in our home state. The town of Munger, which is between Reese and Bay City, celebrates the tuber with their annual Potato Festival this weekend!