Community Briefs 5-8-08

1963 class reunion
DAVISON — A 45th Davison High School class reunion is in the works, and organizers are looking for 1963 classmates. The reunion is scheduled for Aug. 9. Details: Dyane Moriarity, 810-793-8798. — M.D.

Fundraising event
DAVISON TWP. — Wojo’s Garden Splendors is hosting a fundraiser for Davison United Methodist Church.

Make a purchase at Wojo’s between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. May 19 and 20, mention “DUMC Fundraiser” at the checkout and 10 percent of the purchase price will be donated to the food pantry. Gift cards are excluded.

Wojo’s is located at 7360 E. Court St. at Irish Road. Details: 810-653-5272. — M.D.

Living with and
preventing diabetes
DAVISON TWP. — A class on successfully living with and preventing diabetes begins at 1 p.m. May 15 at the Davison-Richfield Senior Center.

Learn about how diabetes effects your body. Medicap Pharmacist Brian Arnes will offer free blood glucose testing. The class is for diabetics, caregivers and anyone wanting to learn about preventing diabetes. Meters also will be given to those needing one.

The class is free and open to the public. Guest speakers, raffles and giveaways are on the schedule throughout the afternoon. Details: 810-658-2646. — M.D.

River clean-up
RICHFIELD TWP. — The Flint Watershed Coalition will conduct its annual river cleanup from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. May 10 at the Holloway dam canoe access off Carr Road in Richfield Twp.

Trustee Gerald Masters encourages local residents to join in the fun. Garbage bags, gloves, commemorative T-shirts and lunch will be provided to all volunteers.
— M.D.

1988 class reunion
DAVISON — A Davison High 20th class reunion is scheduled for Aug. 9. The reunion committee is seeking 1988 classmate contact information. Contact Jaime Powell at 810-658-0777 or 810-869-2999. E-mail addresses are katierush@chartermi.net or shebanks@gmail.com.
— M.D.

ServSafe training
LAPEER — Lapeer County’s MSU Extension Service is offering ServSafe Training, a program developed by the National Restaurant Association for frontline food service handlers.

The class will be May 15 and 22 from 8 a.m-5 p.m. A fee of $200 covers instruction in control time and temperature when handling food, ensuring proper personal hygiene, preventing cross-contamination, proper cleaning and sanitizing. Details: 810-667-0341. — M.D.

Camp Companions needed
FENTON — Camp Quality USA is a non-profit organization providing a free, week-long overnight camping experience and a year-round support program for children with cancer or in remission ages 4-18. The group is looking for area residents to work as camp companions, as well as children with cancer or who are in remission.

Each companion will be assigned to one camper. A companion spends the entire week by his/her camper’s side. Companions will be responsible for the child’s well-being and care 24 hours a day. Companions are friends, cheerleaders, and mentors. Details: 231-582-2471 or 810-624-9572, or on the web: www.campqualitymi.org. — M.D.

Museum exhibit
FLINT — The Flint Children’s Museum on the campus of Kettering University, 1602 W. Third Ave., has more than 40 hands-on educational and fun exhibits. The monthly theme for May is Science Sleuths and for June, Green Thumbs.

Free customized field trips are available. Birthday parties and bookings are also available. Coming soon to the Discovery Zone — Sense-Sations. Hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday. Group rates are $3 a person. Details: 810-767-5437. — M.D.

Crossroads Village
GENESEE TWP. — Crossroads Village begins its new season with a tour of the west May 24-26. Get a glimpse of the tough life of early settlers while visiting the Mountain Men Encampment.
The Village is at 6140 Bray Rd. For more information, visit www.GeneseeCountyParks.org or call 810-736-7100. — M.D.

Groups discuss books
DAVISON — Two book discussion groups meet monthly at the Davison Area Library, 203 E. Fourth St.

Adults meet 1 p.m. the first Wednesday of each month and children ages 11-17 meet 5 p.m. the last Wednesday. For more information, call 810-653-2022. — N.B.

58th annual May brunch
FLINT — The Calvary Presbyterian Church, 6100 Richfield Rd, will host the 58th annual May Brunch, sponsored by the Martha Mary Circle, on May 14, starting at 10 a.m.

Tickets are $8 per person and can be ordered by calling Pat Thorpe at 810-742-5036.
When the May Brunch began 58 years ago, women brought their children to each other’s homes, and enjoyed Bible study and fellowship. Details: Pat Thorpe at 810-742-5036. — K.M.P.

Woodside rummage sale
FLINT — Woodside Church, 1509 E. Court St., hosts a Yards ‘n Yards multi-family rummage sale 9 a.m.-3 p.m. May 17.

Individuals wishing to make some money from their items can rent a table for $30, or donate items to the church for the rummage. Woodside will arrange to pick up items. All proceeds from the sale benefit church operations. Details: 810-767-4911. — N.B.

Firebirds car show
FLINT — The Firebirds Car Club from Kettering University will host a fundraiser for club events 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. May 17.

The show is open to the public. Car registration is $15 per car and awards will given in the categories of: Best Roadster, Top 1900-1948, Top 1965-1979, Real Hot Rod, Top 1949-1964, Top 1980-present, Best Corvette, People’s Choice, Best Domestic Sports Car and Best Sport Compact.

Details: Cory Taulbert at 816-560-1141 or tudorchevy@aol.com. — N.B.