News Brief 07/03/2008

Scouts, youth volunteers needed
DAVISON — Davison 4087 VFW Auxiliary needs scouts or youth ages 13-16 to help hand out flags at the Festival of Flags parade July 23.
The auxiliary has 20 gross of flags to hand out. For more information, call Carol Worvie at 810-653-1302. — N.B.
Silver Eagles Band at senior center
DAVISON — The Silver Eagles Band will perform at the Davison Area Senior Center, 10135 Lapeer Rd., from 5-7 p.m. July 5.
For more information, call Kathy Davis at 810-658-1566. — N.B.

SOS online renewal program
GENESEE COUNTY — The Department of State’s online renewal program for vehicle and watercraft license plate registrations has helped residents easily renew license plates for ten years now.
The number of online renewals has grown each year since it was first recorded in 1998. “The number of online renewals is soaring as more customers learn of this convenient option,” said Secretary of State Terri Lynn Land.
Residents can renew their plates online by entering the PIN number from the renewal notice and the number of their valid VISA, MasterCard or Discover credit card. They will then receive their license plate tab and registration by mail.
“Renewals only take a minute or two over the internet and let you skip the trip to a branch office,” Land said.
For information or to renew license plates, visit www.michigan. gov/sos or call 1-888-SOS-MICH. — A.S.

Flint Club’s GM Birthday Party
FLINT — The Flint Club’s General Motors Birthday Party is set for 1-5 p.m. July 12 in Riverbank Park.
The party, in honor of GM’s 100th Anniversary, will include clowns, cakes, and other birthday activities.
Other upcoming anniversary events include a Flint/General Motors Family Reunion, Birthplace of General Motors tour, a concert in Riverbank Park, the Michigan Storytellers Festival, the Flint GM 100th Home Tour and the Flint GM 100th Car Parade and Show.
For information on these events and a complete anniversary schedule, visit www.flintgm100.com/events.html. — A.S.

Independence Day Festival
FLINT — Crossroads Village will continue to celebrate Independence Day on July 5 and 6.
The celebration includes sack races, pony rides, paper crafts, street juggling and refreshments. A vintage basketball game also will take place at 1 p.m. and the Great Lakes Timber Show will run all day. Activities run 10 a.m.-5 p.m. each day.
Cost for the celebration is village admission. For information, contact Kathi Whitcomb at 810-249-3828 or visit www.genesee countyparks.org. — A.S.

Secretary of State offices closed for Independence Day
LANSING — Secretary of State Terri Lynn Land reminds customers that all branch offices will close July 4 in observance of Independence Day.
Secretary of State SUPER!Centers that normally offer Saturday hours will also remain closed July 5.
Licenses and plates that expire on a day when state offices are closed are eligible for renewal the next business day without penalty. Motorists can renew license plates by mail, internet or touch-tone phone. Instructions are available with renewal notices.
With the exception of holidays, offices are open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. On Wednesday, hours are from 11 a.m.-7 p.m., and those in city centers are open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. PLUS offices and SUPER!Centers are open from 9 a.m.-7 p.m. on Wednesday. SUPER!Centers also offer Saturday hours, 9 a.m.-noon.
For information, visit www.mich igan.gov/sos. — A.S.

Youth Empowerment Expo is for all teens
FLINT — The 2nd Annual Youth Empowerment Expo takes place 9 a.m.-2 p.m. July 26.
The event, hosted by JT Creative Management, LLC, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc and University of Michigan-Flint, is open to youth in middle school and high school throughout Genesee County. Sessions are available in a variety of topics, including domestic violence, youth violence, sexual awareness, graphic design, and more. Youth also receive a light breakfast, lunch, resources, and entertainment.
The expo takes place at the University of Michigan-Flint at 303 Kearsley St. For information, call 810-344-9545. — A.S.