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🌱 Patch AM: Health inspectors clear Taboon of Flint to reopen after pest issues

And check out Healing Revolution Stem Cell Educational Seminar on the Flint Patch calendar

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Good day Flint! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Health inspectors clear Taboon of Flint to reopen after pest issues
  • How Operation Arrowhead plans to keep Crim weekend safe downtown
  • What Flint's new high school could mean for students and neighborhoods

Also on today's calendar: Healing Revolution Stem Cell Educational Seminar and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 80 and low of 56 degrees.
  • Friday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 82, low: 63.
  • Saturday: Cloudy, a shower and t-storm, with a high of 77 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Taboon of Flint to reopen after passing re-inspection for pest problem (mlive.com) — A Flint Township restaurant, Taboon of Flint, has been cleared by the Genesee County Health Department to reopen after a pest infestation led to weeks of closure. Inspectors report the facility has been thoroughly cleaned, no pests were observed, and ongoing pest control is required, with the restaurant set to reopen at 11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 20.
   

2. Law enforcement ramps up presence for Crim Festival of Races through 'Operation Arrowhead' (wnem.com) — Law enforcement is stepping up its presence in downtown Flint this weekend for the Crim Festival of Races through Operation Arrowhead, a county task force that backs up Flint police and UM-Flint officers. Deputies plan visible patrols, community engagement, and crime prevention after a recent shooting, urging visitors to stay alert as the Crim Expo, Michigan Mile, and main races get underway.
   

3. Building Flint's future: new high school project and academic renewal initiatives in Flint Community Schools (theflintcouriernews.com) — Flint Community Schools is moving ahead with a new high school planned to open in the 2028–29 year while launching aggressive efforts to boost test scores and enrollment. District leaders describe new consultants, state funding for demolishing vacant buildings, and partnerships with groups like Educare Flint and the Mott Foundation, stressing that stronger academics are key to avoiding state intervention.
   

4. Fleetwood Mac Tribute Band Coming To The Machine Shop In Flint (wfnt.com) — A Fleetwood Mac tribute band, Rumours ATL, is headed to The Machine Shop in Flint for the venue's first-ever Fleetwood Mac tribute show this November. Tickets are $20 and go on sale Friday, with multiple purchase options in and around Dort Highway. The show is 18-and-up, so bring valid ID if you plan to go.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Thursday August 20
  • Lost World of Dragons
    Sloan Museum of Discovery1221 E. Kearsley St. Flint, M
    10:00 am
  • One World One Sky: Big Bird's Adventure
    Sloan Museum Longway Planetarium, 1310 E. Kearsley St., Flint, MI
    12:00 pm
  • Perfect Little Planet
    Sloan Museum Longway Planetarium, 1310 E. Kearsley St., Flint
    2:00 pm
  • Skies Over Michigan
    Sloan Museum 1310 E Kearsley Street, Flint, MI
    3:00 pm
  • New! Shark Kingdom
    Sloan Museum 1310 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI 48503
    4:00 pm
    • Friday August 21
  • The Lost World of Dragons | Final Weeks!
    Sloan Museum of Discovery1221 E. Kearsley St. Flint, M
    10:00 am
  • Laser KPop Demon Hunters!
    Sloan Museum Longway Planetarium1310 E. Kearsley St., Flint, MI 48503
    7:00 pm
  • Laser Rock Monsters
    Sloan Museum 1310 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI 48503
    8:00 pm
    • Monday August 24
  • BOE Workshop
    Bentley Community Schools Burton, MI 48509
    5:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

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  • Thought for today.
    As I was making breakfast, I thought even though I live on a shoestring and the cost of everything going higher, I'm still lucky and blessed to see… (Nextdoor Farnumwood)
  • Thought for today.
    Today we can celebrate National Fajita Day, National ICE Cream Pie , and National Bad Poetry Day. So today enjoy some Fajitas and ,ice cream pie… (Nextdoor Farnumwood)
  • General Motors Company posted a job opening for Manufacturing Group Leader - Production - Flint Assembly - Level 5 in Flint. Apply here.
  • Walgreen Company posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate - Temporary in Flint. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Flint here.

Ok Flint! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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