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8/22/2008
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Major Gifts: Finding the Perfect Donors
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10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Learn a tested system to identify and cultivate donors who love your mission—donors who will give for operations, capital, and endowment. Find out how to grow your organization’s visibility in the community and engage your board in the fundraising process without requiring that they ask for money. This entry level workshop is designed for board members, executive directors, CEOs, and fund development professionals. By the end of this seminar you will have the fundamentals to embark on the path to sustainability and grow your major gifts programs year after year.
Website:
http://sforce.benevon.com/intros/midwest.htm
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8/23/2008
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Crim Spirit Squad
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7:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Watch the Crim from the bleachers in front of the Flint Children's Museum! Cheer on your family members or friends and enjoy a continental breakfast! $5/person.
The Museum is located on the campus of Kettering University at 1602 W. Third Ave (University Ave.) in Flint. Summer admission rate of $3/person. For more information, please call 810-767-5437 or visit www.flintchildrensmuseum.org.
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8/24/2008
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Summer Gospel Musical
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3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Mount Olive Inspirational Choir will be hosting their Annual Summer Musical. Come out and join us and our guest choirs for an afternoon of praise and worship.
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8/26/2008
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Go Healthy Sign-Up Celebration
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9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Austin Miller, 10, from Holly, MI is one of 20 children nation wide selected for the Alliance for a Healthy Generation Youth Advisory Board. He will be at the museum today to share his experience with Going Healthy and help children sign up to be part of the Alliance for a Healthier Generation. Check out his story at http://www.healthiergeneration.org/teen. This is a kick=off event! A follow up will be held September 27th on the World Wide Day of Play when Austin will be back to sign-up children and check progress
The Museum is located on the campus of Kettering University at 1602 W. Third Ave (University Ave.) in Flint. For more information, please call 810-767-5437 or visit www.flintchildrensmuseum.org.
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8/26/2008
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Brian Smith Free Outdoor Concert
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6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Thetford Center United Methodist Church welcomes Recording Artist: Brian Smith
A native of Port Huron, MI, Brian Smith is not only the program director for station WNFR but is the most talked about new singer/songwriters to hit Christian music. He was the winner of the Gospel Channel’s Gospel Dream in 2005 and with that gave him the completion of his 3rd CD, “Love Letter”. His current single is “Love Like Rain” which can be found on MySpace and YouTube. He was also just added as a performer on the nationally televised 4th Annual Christian Music Awards – Aug. 23 in Fresno, CA. Join us to celebrate God through Brian Smith’s music on Aug. 26, 2008 at 6:30pm.
Admission: FREE
Free-will offering to be collected. Concessions available. Outdoor concert: bring lawn chairs and/or blankets.
On Center Rd. just south of Vienna Rd.
Information: 810-640-2280
Website:
http://www.myspace.com/thetfordcenterumc
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8/29/2008
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Fitness Fun Friday
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9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Get physical at the museum by completing our Fitness Fun Course. Pick up a pedometer and check list at the front desk. Complete all the fitness stations to earn a prize!
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9/3/2008- 9/4/2008
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11th Annual Salute To Seniors
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11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
An event targeted for Seniors. Includes entertainment by the Flint Banjo Club, Flag City Kloggers and the main entertainment for the day, The Diamonds! See a show in the Planetarium, discover Flint's history at The Sloan Museum and more. This event includes lunch and dinner and alot of great entertainment.
Website:
http://flint.travel
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9/13/2008
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5th Annual Ties & Tails Gala!
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6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
“Ties and Tails” to benefit our 4 legged canine friends
The 5th Annual Ties and Tails Gala is on its way!
This annual event will be held on the grounds of the Humane Society of Genesee County on September 13, 2008 and gives you the opportunity to bring your canine and dress him/her in formal attire (or not ). The event begins at 6:00 pm with champagne and hors d'oeuvres which will include doggie hors d'oeuvres provided by the Barking Babes Pet Boutique in Fenton. Dinner will be served at 7:00 pm and is catered by Fandangle’s in Flushing. Music will be provided by “Steelheads”.
Activities for this event include a shelter tour, complementary photos of you and your canine taken by Imaginique Studios and an obedience demonstration. Guests will also have an opportunity to bid on fine wine and liquors. A coffee and dessert reception will follow dinner.
Tickets to this unique event are $100 per person, canine companions are complimentary. It is not required to bring a canine to attend. All proceeds will Benefit the Humane Society of Genesee County. Call now to reserve your tickets.
Website:
http://www.geneseehumane.org
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9/20/2008
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Genesee County's First Baby Shower for expecting parents, new parents and parents with children 0-5t Free
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10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
There will be door prizes and give-aways, family birth place tours, free massagess and manicures, smoke House, free dental screenings, ask the doctor, free finger printing,free developmental screenings, guest speakers, an opportunity to learn about community programs and much, much more!
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9/27/2008- 9/28/2008
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Last Days of Summer Car Show
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12:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Classic, muscle, special effects, 24's cars, and motorcycles. Come watch them compete for trophies and cash. There will be music, food vendors, pig roast,and a fleamarket. To register your car, or vendor info, Call 810 814-64
Website:
http://dtruegifts.youbuildit.net
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