Food service
employees earn
certification
GRAND BLANC — Two Grand Blanc Community Schools food service employees recently earned certification by the Culinary Masterworks program of the Culinary Institute of America.
Dining service managers Cathy Hart, Grand Blanc High School East campus, and Cher Wade, Grand Blanc High School West campus, both attended a week-long training course in Grand Rapids. The course was a specialized program that included classroom work, tests, homework and daily lab work in the kitchen.
All participants were nominated and accepted into the program. The program was sponsored by Chartwells School Dining Service. — N.B.

Center changes
van schedule
GRAND BLANC — The Grand Blanc Senior Activity Center, 12632 Pagels Dr., changed its van schedule. The van will run 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday through Friday.
For safety concerns, the bus needs to be back at the Center by 4 p.m. to coincide with Senior Center hours. Seniors who need a ride after 4 p.m. can call Your Ride at 810-780-8960. — N.B.

Activity center
advisory board
GRAND BLANC — The Grand Blanc Senior Activity Center Advisory Board meets 9 a.m. the second Monday of each month at the center, 12632 Pagels Dr.
The 2007 board members are Connie Lesley, Howard Weaver, Pat Miller, Bob Smith, Gert Swallow, Esther Galuszka and Sue Swatzell.
For more information, call 810-695-3202. — N.B.

Optimist Club
seeks members
GRAND BLANC — The Grand Blanc Optimist Club is seeking new members who want to serve the Grand Blanc community by supporting area youth.
Those interested in participating should join the Optimist Club from 7:30-8:30 p.m. on Nov. 7 at Little Joe’s restaurant, 11518 S. Saginaw St. The Optimists will explain what it means to be a member of the club and discuss the different upcoming events planned to benefit youth in Grand Blanc.
For more information, call Don Brose at 248-736-8833 or e-mail broseelectric@msn.com. — K.S.

School seeks crafters for fair
GRAND BLANC — Anderson Elementary, 5290 Leroy St., seeks crafters for the school’s holiday craft fair, from 5:30-8 p.m. Nov. 26.
Organizers are looking for homemade items priced $15 and under. Crafters can rent space for $15 for a six-foot table.
Call Amy Rieck at 810-694-9438 or e-mail andersonpartnership@yahoo.com for details. — J.N.

Volleyball fundraiser
GOODRICH — The Goodrich High School volleyball team hosts a fundraiser from 5-9 p.m. Oct. 15 at John’s Steak House, 8038 State Rd.
The team will be serving patrons’ meals during the fundraiser, with all tip money going to benefit the volleyball program. For details or donation information, call D.J. at 810-636-2175 or Lisa at 810-444-8007. — J.N.

Grand Blanc schools host memorial run
GRAND BLANC — A “Steps and Strides for Schools” race is Oct. 20 at Reid Elementary, 2103 Reid Rd. The 5K run begins at 9 a.m., followed by the 5K walk at 9:05 a.m. and the one-mile family run/walk at 10 a.m.
The race is a 10-year anniversary memorial for Benjamin Tyler Baldes, son of Diana Baldes, who organized the race. Pre-registration fee is $20, and registration the day of the event is $25. Cost is $5 per participant for the one-mile walk/run.
All proceeds from the race will be used to provide scholarships and education programs at Reid Elementary and Grand Blanc West Middle School. For more information, contact Baldes at 810-394-1969 or di2teach8@aol.com. — N.B.

Senior classes,
services
GRAND BLANC — A watercolor class and life stories class are just two of the many activities offered by the Grand Blanc Senior Activity Center, 12632 Pagels Dr.
Instructor Joe Green teaches a watercolor class 9:30-11:30 a.m. every Tuesday. Cost is $30 for four weeks, and new classes begin Oct. 23.
The Center also offers a class in writing life stories 9:30 a.m. the first Thursday of each month. The next class is Nov. 1. For more information, call the Center at 810-695-3202. — N.B.

Health and
safety classes
FLINT — The American Red Cross offers CPR and first aid courses throughout the month at its Flint office, 1401 S. Grand Traverse.
From 5-10 p.m. Oct. 15, 16, 18, 22, 23 and 30, adult CPR/AED, child, infant CPR and first aid courses will be offered. From 8 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Oct. 20, adult CPR/AED, child, infant CPR and first aid courses also will be offered.
Costs range from $35 for just adult CPR/AED to $60 for all course components. Course fees include all materials. Automated External Defibrillation (AED) training included with adult CPR. Pre-registration is required. Call 810-766-6405. — N.B.

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