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Shake, Shake, Shake – Your Mailbox
October 16, 2012 Giving your mailbox a good shaking just might save you from headaches this winter. And guess when the "4th Annual Shake Your Mailbox Day in Michigan", is?
Outdoors
Outdoors
October 16, 2012
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Woman Calls Radio Station Worried That Deer Are Misreading Deer Crossing Signs [Video]
October 15, 2012 A woman named Donna who had been involved in several deer-car accidents called a local radio station recently to voice her complaints on the placement of deer crossing signs on local roadways. She worried that the deer were being coaxed by the signs into crossing in high traffic areas. Seriously! I didn't know deer can read.
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Four Local Races Keep Flint Area Runners on Their Toes This Weekend
October 12, 2012 Flint area runners will have ample opportunities to stretch their legs this weekend. Four different races between Saturday and Sunday. I plan to run 3 of the 4 (two are contested simultaneously, otherwise...).
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Ski Slopes Open in Eastern Minnesota
October 8, 2012 Two weeks ago, people were enjoying the water slide at Wild Mountain Ski & Snowboard Area in Taylor's Falls, Minnesota. Yesterday, they opened the ski and snowboard slopes.
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Genesee County Humane Society Harvest Dog Walk Tomorrow at Mott C.C.
October 5, 2012 The Humane Society of Genesee County invites you and your dog(s) to their 23rd Annual Harvest Dog Walk and Kids Fitness Walk on the campus of Mott Community College and the Flint Cultural Center.
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How are You Celebrating Squirrel Awareness Month?
October 4, 2012 October is Squirrel Awareness Month. Really. Here in the state of Michigan we have plenty of squirrels. If you have a bird feeder, you are probably aware that a couple of squirrels can Hoover up $20 worth of bird seed quicker than a politician can tell a lie.
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Celebrate Fall at For Mar Harvest Festival on Saturday
October 3, 2012 For-Mar Nature Preserve and Arboretum invites you to bring the family to their 5th annual Fall Harvest Festival. This FREE event takes place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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Inaugural Run 4 Wine Race Uncorks Thursday October 11th in Grand Blanc
October 3, 2012 The cork will pop on the inaugural Run 4 Wine 4-miler on Thursday, October 11th at the Jewel of Grand Blanc Golf Course. The race starts at 6 p.m. and participants will be treated to wine tastings, great food and prizes and entertainment.
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Harvest Time For Cars 108 Garden
September 30, 2012 The weather didn't do much to help the Cars 108 Garden this year. Lots of 90+ degree weather and very little in the way of rain led to a disappointing harvest. We didn't find Jimmy Hoffa either.
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Archery Deer Hunting Starts Monday in Michigan
September 27, 2012 If your spouse or friends have been missing in action lately, it's probably because they have been busy putting up their tree stand or scouting out a good spot to put one. Bow season starts Monday, October 1st in Michigan.
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Genesys Dash For a Difference 5k Saturday Morning Benefits Hospice
September 25, 2012 The Genesys Athletic Club Dash for a Difference 5k run/walk will happen this Saturday morning on the trails of Genesys Health Park in Grand Blanc. Race day registration and packet pickup will start at 8:30 a.m. at the GAC.
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Learn About Edible Berries and Plants Saturday at For Mar
September 24, 2012 Ever find yourself walking through the woods and finding some delicious looking berries and wondered if you should eat some or not? For-Mar Nature Preserve and Arboretum offers a program on Saturday, September 29th that can help you answer that question.