Ashley Schafer is a reporter for Flintside. A lifelong Flint resident, she studied history and creative writing at Mott Community College. She's married to Bobby Schafer, aka Bob Cat. They have two children, Scarlet and Violet, and live on Flint's eastside. She can be reached at aschafer@flintside.com.
Businesses, community supporters and hospitality industry professionals were honored by Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce and the Convention and Visitors Bureau for their contributions at the 2018 Art of Achievement Awards.
During the past 22 years, the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan’s holiday fundraising campaigns have raised more than $11 million, assisting more than 351,000 individuals at 415 agencies in 22 counties.
Tickets are $5 for adults and kids are free. The lineup of films includes "The Year Without A Santa Claus" (plus "Rudolph's Shiny New Year" and "Nester the Long Eared Christmas Donkey"), "Elf," and "It's a Wonderful Life."
The Draeger sisters — Libby aka "Sprinkles," Melody aka "Shortcake," and Katherine aka "Snickers," all current or alumni Mott Community College clowns — performed together for the first time in the Detroit Thanksgiving Day parade.
The Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce landed grants from the Chase Foundation, United Way of Genesee County, Whiting Foundation, Herman Miller Cares, and Child Welfare Society.
Vehicle City Fashion Week runs Nov. 12-17. Most events are at various locations in downtown Flint with the finale runway show at 7 p.m. Nov. 17 at Sloan Museum in the Courtland Center Mall.