FOOD & DRINK
Big Fun on the Flint River!
The Fli River Anglers (FRA) is a nonprofit organization and chapter of the Flint River Watershed Coalition (FRWC). Co-founded by avid fly fishermen Jeremy Piper, Ryan Thompson and Adam Haffajee, FRA’s mission is threefold: improve angler access to the Flint River, increase access to angling for underserved youth, and bring hunting and fishing conservation groups together to maximize the impact of their shared missions. “Conserve, preserve and improve local waterways for enjoyment by anglers,” says Piper, “that is our goal.”
Inclusive fashion show is a beautiful thing, says Saginaw mother
SAGINAW, MI – Smiles, high fives and cheers filled the gym as models strutted down a runway in a special event catered to them on Sunday, April 28. The models were people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and this weekend’s This Is Me event was a time for them to feel loved and supported.
Mosaic depicts life in and around the Flint River
If anyone knows the critical importance of clean water, it’s the good people of Flint, MI. Just over a decade ago, a public water crisis occurred as a result of local leaders switching the municipal water source from Detroit to the Flint River, after which aging corroded pipes leached dangerous levels of lead into the water. Many actions were required to remediate the situation, including switching Flint’s primary water supplier to the Great Lakes Water Authority, which reintroduced treated water into the system.
Celebrating Buckham Gallery's 40th anniversary with Executive Director, Michele Leclaire
FLINT, Michigan — As potentially Michigan’s oldest artist co-op gallery, Buckham Gallery was founded in 1983 by a group of Flint artists “to make accessible contemporary arts in all media for the benefit of the public, as well as to enrich and enhance local cultural life by presenting works and concepts that are not being provided by other organizations in the area.”
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