The Country Rat Pack takes over Whiting stage for night of family fun
BY NATALIE BLYTHE STAFF WRITER
      FLINT — Country fans will get a triple dose of honky tonk music when Tracy Lawrence, Tracy Byrd and Richie McDonald take the stage of The Whiting 8 p.m. Oct. 29.
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Halloween Happenings
     Halloween carnival DAVISON — On Oct. 30, the community is invited to an indoor Halloween Carnival 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Rainbow Child Care, 9203 Lapeer Rd. Activities include games and treats for kids to have a “Spooktacular” time. Admission is $1 for kids, free for adults. Kids must be accompanied by an adult. Details: 810-653-1206.
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The Kevin Locke Native Dance Ensemble
      FLINT — The Kevin Locke Native Dance Ensemble, a nationally-acclaimed ensemble and featured performer at The Smithsonian, comes to The Whiting 8 p.m. Nov. 6. The ensemble presents visionary hoop dancing, powerful drums, soaring powwow vocals, ancient flute songs, elegant traditional native dance and authentic stories of the First Nations.
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Smooth Operation at The Soggy Bottom
      FLINT — Smooth Operations will roll into The Soggy Bottom, 613 MLK Ave., 8 p.m. Oct. 30 for a Friday night concert event. Members of the jazz group are keyboardist Lonnie Liston Smith, guitarists Norman Brown and Pat Metheny and xylophonist Roy Aryes. Details: 810-239-8058. — N.B.
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P.E.O. fashion show luncheon
      GRAND BLANC — Philanthropic Education Organization (P.E.O.) Chapter FN hosts its fashion show/luncheon, “Perfectly Elegant Outfits,” 11:30 a.m. Oct. 31 at the Atlas Valley Country Club, 8313 Perry Rd.
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Film Clips
     (RATINGS: The movies listed below are rated according to the following key: 4 stars - excellent; 3 stars - good; 2 stars - fair; 1 star - poor.) Capitalism: A Love Story
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Prime rib dinner at VFW
      BURTON — The Ladies Auxiliary of Burton VFW Post 2777 announces a prime rib dinner noon-5 p.m. Nov. 8 at the post, 2260 S. Belsay Rd. The menu consists of prime rib, baked potato, vegetable, dessert, coffee and punch. Cost is $10 in advance, $12 at the door for adults; and $6 in advance, $8 at the door for children ages 5-10. Children four and under are free.
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Fall scrapbooking crop
      BURTON — Holy Redeemer, 1227 E. Bristol Rd., announces a fall scrapbooking crop 6-10 p.m. Nov. 13 and 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Nov. 14, sponsored by the Council of Catholic Women. Cost for the Friday crop is $10 and cost for the Saturday crop is $40. The two-day event will include vendors, food, door prizes and megaprize raffle and more.
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Senior Wellness Expo
      BURTON — Courtland Center, 4190 E. Court St., announces a Senior Wellness Expo 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 30 in the former Steve & Barry’s space.
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Annual auction
     Annual auction GRAND BLANC — The public is invited to The Grand Blanc Newcomers Club’s Annual Fundraising Auction 11:30 a.m. Nov. 11 at Atlas Valley Country Club, 8313 Perry Rd.
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Festive Friday
      FLINT — Madge and Gert announces their third annual Festive Friday event 3-9 p.m. Nov. 20 at Local 659 Union Hall, G-4549 Van Slyke Rd. The unique holiday shopping open house features door prizes, a free gift for the first 100 shoppers and the opportunity to exchange gold and silver for cash, courtesy of Genesee Valley Gold and Silver.
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Harvest Supper, bake/craft sale
      HADLEY — Christ Lutheran Church, 5245 Hadley Rd., announces its Harvest Supper and bake/craft sale 4-7 p.m. Nov. 4. The menu includes turkey, sauerkraut with kielbasa, mashed potatoes with gravy, German potato salad, stuffing, squash, salads, rolls, desserts and beverage. Suggested donations are $9 for adults, $4.50 for children ages 5-12 and free for children under 5.
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BB/BS winter fund raiser
      FLINT — Big Brothers/ Big Sisters of Greater Flint is participating with Wojo’s Greenhouse of Ortonville to offer a winter holiday fundraiser. All proceeds from this sale will benefit Big Brothers/ Big Sisters mentoring services provided to children throughout Genesee County.
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McLaren’s Diabetes Education offers ‘The Numbers Game’
      FLINT — McLaren’s Diabetes Education Program now offers “The Numbers Game” for individuals trying to figure out what the numbers on a glucose meter or lab report mean. The class also will help individuals better manage their diabetes. The class runs 10 a.m.-noon Oct. 28 at the McLaren Diabetes Education Program, 3200 Beecher Rd.
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Crafters needed
      COLUMBIAVILLE — The Columbiaville Christmas Craft Bazaar Nov. 7 needs crafters. The sale runs 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Columbiaville United Methodist Church. Lunch will be available. Space or table is $10. Call for applications. Details: Lyndall at 810-793-4203 or Janet at 810-667- 7267. — E.S.
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