Croudy named
chair of MCCA
FLINT — Lenore Croudy, chair of the Mott Community College (MCC) Board of Trustees, recently was elected Chair of the Michigan Community College Association (MCCA).
Croudy previously served as Vice Chair of the MCCA in 2006 as well as Chair of the MCCA Trustees Committee. She is the first African-American elected as Chair of the MCCA, and has been a member of the MCC Board of Trustees for more than 20 years.
“Lenore Croudy has been an ardent champion of Mott Community College and a longtime leader for community colleges, on local, state and national levels,” said MCC President M. Richard Shaink. “Her election as Chair of the MCCA comes as no surprise, and stands as testament to her exemplary leadership. She is an excellent representative for Mott Community College and community colleges as a whole.” — N.B.

Farmers’ Market hours change
GRAND BLANC — The Grand Blanc City Farmers’ Market will now run from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Sundays on Grand Blvd. The market previously was open until 3 p.m. — N.B.

Clothing giveaway
donations needed
FLINT — Donations are needed for a clothing giveaway 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Aug. 25 at The Learning Community, 1181 W. Scottwood Ave.
Individuals can take donations of children’s clothing to The Learning Community from 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. the week of Aug. 20. All donations are tax-deductible. New socks and underwear are appreciated.
For more information, call The Learning Community at 810-591-3890. — N.B.

McLaren hosts
blood drive
FLINT — McLaren Regional Medical Center, Ballenger Auditorium, 401 S. Ballenger Hwy., hosts an American Red Cross blood drive from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 30.
Blood donors must be at least 17 years old, weigh at least 110 pounds and be in good health. Call Barbara Worrell at 810-342-4475 to make an appointment. — K.S.

Crim Spirit Squad offers prime race seating at mile three
FLINT — Anyone looking for a good seat to cheer during the Crim can join the Flint Children’s Museum’s Crim Spirit Squad from 7 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 25 at the museum, 1602 W. Third Ave.
Participants will enjoy a continental breakfast, guaranteed parking, prime seats for watching runners at mile marker #3 and museum admission for $5 per person. Call 810-767-5437 for pre-registration. Tickets also will be available at the door. — N.B.

Comfort Keepers hosts free seminars
BURTON — Burton Comfort Keepers owner Al Jones hosts a free monthly seminar open to the public at his Burton location, 4029 Lapeer Rd.
Seminar topics center on offering in-home care for people with a variety of illnesses. Jones, who teaches similar classes at UM-Flint and the Davison and Flushing senior centers, takes the lessons he and his wife Debbie have learned from caring for his ailing mother, and from owning Comfort Keepers, passing that knowledge and understanding along to those who attend the seminars.
The next seminar is at 6 p.m. Aug. 27 and lasts about an hour. The topic is “Family Caregiving 101,” with Jones offering suggestions for families who wish to care for a family member in their home.
“It is tips and different things they can learn and do themselves and save time and effort that will be the best thing for their loved ones.”
For details, call Jones at 810-249-2561. — K.S.

Sec. of State offices
closed for Labor Day
MICHIGAN — All Secretary of State offices will be closed Sept. 3 in observance of Labor Day, and SUPER!Centers normally offering Saturday hours will be closed Sept. 1 as well.
Driver’s licenses and license plates that expire on a day when state offices are closed, such as a holiday or weekend, can be renewed the following day without penalty.
Branch offices are generally open from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Most offices are open from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. on Wednesday, except for city centers, which are open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. PLUS and SUPER!Center offices are open 9 a.m.-7 p.m. on Wednesdays, and SUPER!Center offices are open 9 a.m.-noon on Saturdays.
For more information, visit the Sec. of State website, www.michigan.gov/sos. — J.N.

M-15 Task Force meeting
GOODRICH — The M-15 Corridor Improvement Task Force meets at 10 a.m. Aug. 27 at the Goodrich Municipal Building, 7388 S. State Rd.
The agenda includes a report on the M-15/East Hegel Road traffic light, a review of crash patterns, the status of the M-15 draft environmental impact statement and a progress report on the M-15 traffic studies and operational improvements from both Oakland and Genesee counties. — J.N.

Discover family roots
GENESEE COUNTY — The Flint Genealogical Society hosts its monthly meeting beginning at 7 p.m. Sept. 4 at the Burton Senior Center, 3410 S. Grand Traverse.
The meeting topic is “Exciting finds from the summer.” Members and guests can discuss their genealogical finds and experiences from summer research in a three-minute presentation. A question table is available before the meeting for assistance on genealogical issues.
Call Lorene Wilson at 810-694-9196 with questions. — J.N.

Protect yourself from identity theft
GOODRICH — Carolyn Eaglin, a field manager of the Michigan Attorney General’s office, will speak at the Goodrich Library, 10237 Hegel Rd., on Sept. 27 at 6:30 p.m. about identity theft and how and where it happens. The talk is geared for senior citizens, but anyone could benefit from the discussion.
For more information, call Marilyn Brown at 810-230-3328. — K.S.

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 email lengyel@netzero.net. — J.N.

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