Goodrich girl donates hair to Locks of Love
GOODRICH — Kara Millerschin, 11, sixth-grader at Goodrich Middle School, decided it was time to chop off her hair after years of growing it long. Rather than tossing it in the wastebasket, Millerschin decided to put it to good use.
Millerschin donated 10 inches of hair to Locks of Love. She had her hair lopped off at the Incognito Salon in Metamora on Jan. 2. “I have been thinking about donating it for a long time,” said Millerschin. “It was time for a trim and I decided I needed more than a trim and could help others, too.” — K.S.

Brendel hosts
Mom to Mom sale
GRAND BLANC — The Brendel Elementary PTO is holding a Mom to Mom fundraising sale on Feb. 23 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. inside the Brendel Elementary gym, 223 Bush St.
In addition to the Mom to Mom sale, the PTO is looking for any area vendors who might want to rent tables during the sale. The PTO welcomes all types of vendors. Vendors should call as soon as possible about reserving a spot because it will be first come, first served.
For more details about the fundraiser or to reserve a spot, call Kristie Metcalf at 810-953-9942. — K.S.

Become a Big Brother, Sister mentor
FLINT — Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Flint is recruiting new members during National Mentoring Month. The organization is inviting students from area colleges and universities to volunteer as big brothers and big sisters to children around the Flint area. The mentor drive concludes with a Mentoring Inspiration Breakfast on Jan. 21.
This January marks the seventh Annual National Mentoring Month campaign, which has the goal of helping young people achieve their full potential. The campaign’s theme is “Share What You Know. Mentor a Child.”
To learn more about mentoring opportunities, visit www.mentoring.org. To learn more about Big Brothers Big Sisters of Flint, visit www.bigbrothersbigsistersflint.org. — K.S.

Big fun under
the Big Top
FLINT— Families can have fun under the Big Top when the 2008 Shrine Circus comes to town Jan. 17-21 at Perani Arena, 3501 Lapeer Rd.
Circus shows are 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. Jan. 17-18; 10 a.m., 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Jan. 19; 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Jan. 20; and 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. Jan. 21.
Reserved tickets are $15 for adult, $14 for seniors and $13 for children ages 12 and under. General admission tickets are $13 for adults, $12 for seniors and $11 for children ages 12 and under. For details, call 810-744-0580. — N.B.

District library
board meeting
GENESEE COUNTY — Residents are invited to the Genesee District Library Board of Trustees meeting at 5:30 p.m. Jan. 28 at Genesee District Library headquarters, G-4195 W. Pasadena Ave. in Flint Twp.
Genesee County residents can offer input or ideas on library programs and operations. Auxiliary aids and services are available for individuals with disabilities by contacting Ron Long 14 days in advance at 810-732-5570. — J.N.

Quilter’s show
DAVISON — Evening Star Quilters’ hosts its 2008 quilt show, “Through a Quilter’s Eye,” July 25-26 at First Baptist Church, 208 Fourth St., Davison.
Anyone who would like to participate in the event or get more information can contact Mary Seymour at seymour_m@sbcglobal.net. Guest admission is $5. On the web: www.orgsites.com/mi/esq. — J.N.

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