Band exhibition
GROODRICH — The Goodrich High School annual marching band exhibition is 6-8 p.m. Oct. 8 at the high school football field. Marching bands from Goodrich, Holly, Swartz Creek, Corunna, North Branch, Fenton and Holt will take part in the exhibition, presenting their 2007 halftime shows.
Tickets are $5 per person at the gate and include a program. For details, call 810-591-2248. — J.N.

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.

Social Security
office relocates
FLINT — The Social Security Administration office is relocating to 1149 Robert T. Longway Blvd.
The new office, which opens Oct. 9, is 15,000 square feet, with more comfortable seating. Hours are 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
In preparation for the grand opening of the new office, the current office in downtown Flint will be closed on Oct. 5. Field office branches will be open to assist people.
The new office will continue to serve residents in Genesee and Lapeer counties. For general information about the Social Security program, access Social Security online at www.socialsecurity.gov. — J.N.

Learn about family heritage
BURTON — The Flint Genealogical Society meets at 7 p.m. Oct. 9 at the Burton Senior Activity Center, 3410 S. Grand Traverse.
Kris Rzepczynski, Library of Michigan Genealogy coordinator, is the featured guest speaker and will discuss Coming to America: Research with Ship Passenger Lists. The session explores the available U.S. passenger lists and indexes, what information can be found in the lists and research strategies.
A question table is available before the meeting for assistance on genealogical problems. The public is invited to attend. For details, call Lorene Wilson at 810-694-9196. — J.N.

Hazardous waste collection
GENESEE COUNTY — A household hazardous waste collection is set for 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 6 at Central Elementary, 600 S. State Rd. in Davison, and Flint East Water Service Center, 3310 E. Court St. in Flint.
Items can be dropped off at either location. For more information, call MSU Extension at 810-244-8524 or Genesee County Health Department at 810-257-3603. — N.B.

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.

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 run/walk.
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.

GB Class Reunion
GRAND BLANC — The Grand Blanc High School Class of 1962 is planning a 45th class reunion on Oct. 13 at the Coyote Preserve Golf Club, 9218 Preserve Dr., in Fenton.
Cost is $35 per person. For more information contact Marjorie Lengyel Burke at 810-695-5537 or e-mail lengyel@netzero.net. — J.N.

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