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Good morning Flint! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Want to help shape how Flint's stories get told?
- What you'll learn at Flint Police's free S.A.P.P.H.I.R.E.S. conference
- How Flint students can win $1,926 for their big ideas
Today's riddle: Where do math teachers go on vacation? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 79 and low of 55 degrees.
- Sunday: Partly sunny and beautiful, temps: high: 78, low: 54.
- Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 80 and low of 57 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Help us tell Flint's stories: Flint Beat is hiring (flintbeat.com) — Flint Beat is hiring a general assignment reporter to cover breaking news, neighborhood stories, and community issues specifically affecting Flint residents. The role emphasizes being out in the community, attending city meetings and local events, and building relationships with residents to uncover stories larger outlets may overlook. 
2. City of Flint to Host S.A.P.P.H.I.R.E.S. 'Preventing Sex Assault Crimes & Empowering Survivors' Conference (flintside.com) — Flint residents are invited to a free two-day S.A.P.P.H.I.R.E.S. conference on preventing sexual assault and supporting survivors, hosted by the Flint Police Department Sept. 9–10 at City Hall. Sessions will cover cold cases, trauma recovery, offender behavior, human trafficking, and strategies to strengthen prevention and prosecution, with experts, advocates, and survivors sharing insights.
3. Mott Foundation launches second round of Youth Choice Awards (theflintcouriernews.com) — Flint kids and teens can now apply for the second round of Mott Foundation Youth Choice Awards, offering 50 remaining grants of $1,926 for local school and community projects through Oct. 9. Eligible K-12 students connected to Flint schools or youth programs can propose ideas like clubs, mental health efforts, or classroom resources, with adults submitting applications on their behalf.
4. Man dies after shooting in Flint neighborhood; police investigate (mlive.com) — A man has died after a Friday afternoon shooting in the 1600 block of Wisconsin Avenue in a Flint neighborhood, and police are investigating. Detectives are working to identify a suspect and are asking anyone with information to contact the Flint Police Criminal Investigation Bureau or submit anonymous tips to Crime Stoppers.
5. Two Flint fire stations temporarily close amid renovations (midmichigannow.com) — Two Flint fire stations on Pierson and Atherton roads are temporarily closed for long-overdue kitchen renovations, but officials say response times and coverage for residents have not been affected. Firefighters from Stations 6 and 8 are reassigned to other Flint stations while the city upgrades facilities for its crews.
📸 Around Flint
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Flint
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★ Featured events ★
- Bikes on the Bricks →
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Friday September 11
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📣 Flint Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- The Lost World of Dragons | Final Weeks!
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
11:00 am - New! Shark Kingdom
Sloan Museum 1310 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI 48503
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 - Laser KPop Demon Hunters!
Sloan Museum Longway Planetarium1310 E. Kearsley St., Flint, MI 48503
6:00 pm - Laser Pride
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 - Macramé Hobby Workshop
Sloan Museum, 1221 E. Kearsley St., Flint
4:30 pm - Atherton Varsity Football @ Beecher →
Beecher High, 6255 Neff Rd, Mt Morris
7:00 pm - Timothy's Pub – Flint →
Timothy's Pub, 2890 Robert T Longway Blvd, Flint
7:00 pm
Saturday September 5
Thursday September 10
Friday September 11
Monday September 14
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- I have a couple boxes full of canned goods.
I can't go far to deliver but I can put on porch for pickup if anyone is interested. Near Covert and Davison rds. (Nextdoor Covert Rd) - Well my feed these past couple days has been full of negativity.
So I'm posting to try in change that. Try to remind yourself that someone always has it worse and that everything is temporary. Love each other,… (Nextdoor Cultural Center)
- MyJobsCorner posted a job opening for Forklift Operator Jobs: Hiring Immediately! Full Time / Part Time - $18-$36/Hr in Flint. Apply here.
- Dollar Tree posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate I 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: Times Square (Thank you Jean K. for sending it in!)
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