🌱 Free probate-planning lunch coming to Grand Blanc Senior Center July 22
Grand Blanc, Michigan Patch AM: a 5 min readHello again Grand Blanc! We’re bringing you the latest town highlights. Don’t miss out, keep going! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Free probate-planning lunch coming to Grand Blanc Senior Center July 22
- What’s new at this August’s Ally Challenge at Warwick Hills?
- Grand Blanc attorney elected to key State Bar Representative Assembly seat
Also on today's calendar: BG Pub & Grub – Grand Blanc.
Today's riddle: What is seen in the middle of March and April that can’t be seen at the beginning or end of either month? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Very hot, with a high of 96 and low of 63 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: Clouds and sun; less humid, temps: high: 91, low: 64.
- Friday: Clouds and sun with a t-storm, with a high of 86 and low of 66 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Genesee County senior centers offer free Lunch and Learn workshops on probate planning (midmichigannow.com) — Grand Blanc residents can attend a free Lunch and Learn on probate planning at the Grand Blanc Senior Center on July 22 at noon, part of a countywide series. An estate-planning attorney will explain how probate works, ways to potentially avoid it, and resources available to help families handle serious illness or death. The workshop is open to all and includes lunch. 
2. Reigning champion Stewart Cink to go for three wins in a row at The Ally Challenge (midmichigannow.com) — Grand Blanc’s Warwick Hills will again host The Ally Challenge Aug. 24–30, with Stewart Cink aiming for a third straight title and several special military and first-responder appreciation events. Local fans can buy tickets starting at $15, while active-duty military, veterans, and now law enforcement and Fire/EMS receive complimentary access on select days. Folds of Honor Friday will feature a patriotic ceremony, breakfast event, and evening concert.
3. State Bar announces results of 2026 election (legalnews.com) — Grand Blanc is represented in the State Bar of Michigan’s leadership as attorney Marc D. Morse of Grand Blanc is elected to the Representative Assembly for Genesee County’s 7th Circuit. The article outlines new and returning members of the Board of Commissioners and Young Lawyers Section across Michigan. These appointments shape how the bar governs the legal profession statewide.
4. Powerball winning numbers for July 13, 2026. How much is at stake now (lansingstatejournal.com) — Grand Blanc briefly takes the spotlight as the site of Michigan’s largest-ever Powerball win, a $842.4 million ticket sold at Food Castle in January 2024. The latest drawing on July 13 produced no jackpot winner, pushing Wednesday’s prize close to $500 million. Michigan players can buy tickets in-store or online until 9:45 p.m. on draw nights.
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Grand Blanc Car Cruise by Christian Cruisers →
Halo Burger, 2248 E Hill Rd, Grand Blanc
5:00 pm
Saturday August 1
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BG Pub & Grub – Grand Blanc →
GB’s Pub & Grub, 5153 Fenton Rd, Flint
7:00 pm
Monday August 3
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Lost World of Dragons
Sloan Museum of Discovery1221 E. Kearsley St. Flint, M
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One World One Sky: Big Bird's Adventure
Sloan Museum Longway Planetarium, 1310 E. Kearsley St., Flint, MI
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New! Shark Kingdom
Sloan Museum 1310 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI 48503
1:00 pm -
Magic Globe: A Story of the Seasons
Sloan Museum 1310 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI 48503
2:00 pm -
Skies Over Michigan
Sloan Museum Longway Planetarium1310 E. Kearsley St., Flint, MI
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Wear Yah Art, Storytime Stroll, & Music Meetup at Brennan Park →
Brennan Park, 1301 Pingree Ave, Flint
5:00 pm -
The Great White
Sloan Museum of Discovery
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Tunes at Noon Festival →
Willson Park, 300 E Kearsley St, Flint
11:45 am -
Out of this World
Sloan Museum Longway Planetarium
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Thursdays with For-Mar →
Gloria Coles Flint Public Library, 1026 E Kearsley St, Flint
6:30 pm
Wednesday July 15
Thursday July 16
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