June 16, 2011 Today, June 16, 2011, the Flint MTA, the American Public Transportation Association, and several public transportation systems across the United States are celebrating the 6th Annual National Dump the Pump Day.
Ed Benning, General Manager of the Flint MTA, says that even driving to one of their stations and taking the bus can save you up to $8,000 annually.
Now you can send money to the Tornado victims in JOPLIN for FREE! Townsquare Media has teamed with Randy Wise Automotive Group, Tri Pointe Community Credit Union, Fogelsonger Affordable Floors, and Genesys He
June 1, 2011 Are you trying to figure out a way to help the victims of the recent tornadoes? Now you can with the American Red Cross and the Crim Fitness Foundation. All you have to do is show up Saturday at the Flint Farmers Market for a "Fun'd raising run and walk."
Memorial Day is a holiday that was created to honor the fallen soldiers of the Confederate and Union Armed Forces of the American Civil War, it was extended after the first World War to commemorate all soldiers of all wars. We currently use this as a kick-off of summer vacations. Below is my top five list of happenings in the area, as well as a couple day trips that you can take. Whether you plan on staying home, staying local or taking a small trip, I'm sure you'll find something enjoyable here.
Our first excursion during our stay at the Beaches Boscobel Luxury Included Resort and Golf Club was a catamaran cruise on the beautiful and exciting oceans after a morning full of "liquid sunshine."
The highlight of the cruise was lying on the "trampoline" on the front, a series of criss-crossed ribbons that form a webbing with nothing but ocean several feet beneath, and being splashed as the catamaran crested the waves. We also stopped for a while to swim in the ocean, which was surprisingly warm, and even found a starfish and several sea urchins by diving down to the bottom. On the short ride back to the resort, the crew taught us some Jamaican dancing, and the DJ mixed in a few fun American songs for us to enjoy.
April 22, 2011 The Easter Bunny has been slimming down lately. Haven't you noticed? Here's a few tips from the American Dietetic Association to help you make healthier choices when filling up the kids' Easter baskets.
March 25, 2011 While students and teachers might have enjoyed the recent snow day, several blood drives had to be canceled due to the bad weather.
March 18, 2011 Gabrielle Giffords Honorary "Save-A-Life Saturday" is tomorrow. You have the opportunity to learn "hands-only" CPR and other First Aid skills at this FREE event at the Genesee-Lapeer chapter of the American Red Cross.
March 10, 2011 photo by Stu Allen
Saturday, March 19th the American Red Cross Genesee-Lapeer Chapter will offer free CPR and first aid training.
February 16, 2011 The American Red Cross really needs good people like you to save lives through blood donations, and you could end up in Chicago for the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament for helping out.
Everyone loves a good romantic song, especially around Valentine's Day, but rarely are love songs written for people that are in happy, well-adjusted relationships. With that in mind, here are six songs that start out romantic and then cross the line into being stalker anthems.
February 1, 2011 "Because somebody needs it." That's the answer I give when they ask my reason for donating at the American Red Cross Donor Center in Flint.
