About Genesee County

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Genesee County, Michigan’s fourth largest, is located in southeastern Michigan. It was organized in 1836, named after Genesee County, New York, in an effort to attract settlers from there. The name means: "Beautiful Valley," which is a good description of the area. It attracted settlers as early as 1829, with Jacob Smith from Quebec as the first. Others, such as Luman Beach, Addison Stewart, Rubin Mc Crory and Simon King came a few years later, founding the Village of Geneseeville, just a few miles east of Mt. Morris (http://www.infomi.com/city/mountmorris/), (which now is the site of the famous Huckleberry Railroad.) The county grew quickly during the lumber era, especially Flint (http://www.infomi.com/city/flint/), which was a good location for sorting and processing lumber floated down the Flint River. A key player in the development of the county was William Durant, who started a carriage factory in Flint, and later invested in a then struggling auto company by the name of Buick. In 1909, he mass-produced a car designed by Louis Chevrolet, and the rest was history: a merger called General Motors.

Today, Genesee County remains on the grow, with half of its villages and cities considered a part of the greater Flint area. It still retains its history and country charm, however, with many turn-of-the-century buildings preserved in its smaller towns, such as Flushing (http://www.infomi.com/city/flushing/), Fenton (http://www.infomi.com/city/fenton/), Linden (http://www.infomi.com/city/linden/) and Gaines (http://www.infomi.com/city/gaines/), to name a few. There is always something to see and do in Genesee County. Come and check it out for yourself!

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Alumni



Douglas MacArthur HS \"Cyberspace\" Alumni Group (http://www.onelist.com/subscribe.cgi/dmhs-saginaw) 6 Rockledge Road, Montville, MI (973)299-1176
The Douglas MacArthur High School ("DMHS") "Cyberspace" Alumni Group was launched in March 1999. This list serve gives DMHS alumni a forum to "renew" friendships, reminisce about school memories & discussed their lives and current perspectives on a host of matters. Former alumni, both students & faculty, are urged to contact Kim Barber at dmhsaginaw@aol.com or join this group directly by going to: http://www.onelist.com/subscribe.cgi/dmhs-saginaw As of 6/10/99, the group boasted a membership of 115 alumni (both former students & faculty) living in 21 different states & 1 foreign county--incredible growth in a 3 month period.
dmhsaginaw@aol.com (dmhsaginaw@aol.com)
Arts



Left Bank Gallery (http://www.gfn.org/leftbank/) P.O. Box 1170, Flint, MI (810)239-2921
Left Bank Gallery is non-profit and dedicated to exhibiting and promoting Michigan artists, in all fine arts media, who meet the requirements of the jury. Gallery standards are high, with special attention given to furthering the careers of emerging artists. Gallery Hours: Wednesday-Saturday, Noon-4:00pm
leftbank@gfn.org (leftbank@gfn.org)
Chamber of Commerce



Clio Area Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 543, Clio, MI (810)686-4480 or Fax: (810)564-0635


Davison Area Chamber of Commerce (http://www.shopdavison.com/) 105 East Second, Suite 5, Davison, MI (810)653-6266 or Fax: (810)653-0669


Fenton Area Chamber of Commerce (http://www.fentonchamber.org/) 114 North LeRoy Street, Fenton, MI (810)629-5447 or Fax: (810)629-6608


Flint Chamber of Commerce (http://www.flintchamber.org/) 519 South Saginaw, Suite 200, Flint, MI (810)232-7101 or Fax: (810)233-7437


Flushing Chamber of Commerce (http://www.flushingchamber.com/) 133 East Main Street - P.O. Box 44, Flushing, MI (810)659-4141 or (810)659-6964


Grand Blanc Chamber of Commerce (http://www.grandblancchamber.org/) 512 East Grand Blanc Road, Grand Blanc, MI (810)695-4222 or Fax: (810)695-0053


Linden/Argentine Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 219, Linden, MI (800)467-6645 or Fax: (810)735-7370


Montrose Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 628, Montrose, MI (810)639-4357 or Fax: (810)639-4157


Swartz Creek Chamber of Commerce 519 South Saginaw Street, Suite 200, Flint, MI (810)767-9162


Community Information and Links



East Genesee Health Online (http://www.eastgeneseehealth.org/) 5314 Lapeer Road, Burton, MI (810)744-4141
East Genesee Health Online, a free community service, provides health information to improve the quality of life for you, your family and your friends living and working around Eastern Genesee County, Michigan.
info@eastgeneseehealth.org (info@eastgeneseehealth.org)

Flint Institute of Music - Dort Music Center (http://www.thefim.com/) 1025 East Kearsley Street, Flint, MI (810)238-1350
The Flint Institute of Music (FIM) opens a whole new world of discovery, learning and enrichment through music and dance. Whether you're six weeks old or sixty, there are classes and programs to enjoy. Visit our website for General Information and Ticket Information.
http://www.thefim.com/fim/contact_us.html (http://www.thefim.com/fim/contact_us.html)

Montrose Blueberry Festival (http://www.montroseblueberryfestival.org/) P.O. Box 316, Montrose, MI (810)639-3475
Annual Montrose Blueberry Festival, 3rd weekend in August.
montroseblueberryfestival@hotmail.com (montroseblueberryfestival@hotmail.com)

Flint YMCA Camp Copneconic (http://www.campcopneconic.org/) 10407 North Fenton Road, Fenton, MI (810)629-9622
Flint YMCA Camp Copneconic is available for school groups (Outdoor Education &
Team Building), group retreats, scouting groups, summer camp (Day & Resident), special events (Weddings and Parties). Please contact us for more information.

Visually Impaired Center (http://www.vicflint.org/) 1422 West Court Street, Flint, MI (810)235-2544
The Visually Impaired Center is committed to developing resources and
collaborative programs, as well as providing services that enable independent life for people with vision loss. We offer many Free one-on-one rehabilation services, a support group and an Aids Appliances store with low vision items for purchase.
khodges@vicflint.org (khodges@vicflint.org)
Community Orchestra



Flint Institute of Music - Dort Music Center (http://www.thefim.com/) 1025 East Kearsley Street, Flint, MI (810)238-1350
The Flint Institute of Music (FIM) opens a whole new world of discovery, learning and enrichment through music and dance. Whether you're six weeks old or sixty, there are classes and programs to enjoy. Visit our website for General Information and Ticket Information.
http://www.thefim.com/fim/contact_us.html (http://www.thefim.com/fim/contact_us.html)
Education



Junior Achievement of Greater Genesee Valley 519 South Saginaw Suite 306, Flint, MI (810)235-3571
Junior Achievement educates and inspires young people to value free enterprise, business, and economics. Volunteers from the community present JA materials in kindergarten through 12th grade classrooms.
jagenesee@worldnet.att.net (jagenesee@worldnet.att.net)

Flint Institute of Music - Dort Music Center (http://www.thefim.com/) 1025 East Kearsley Street, Flint, MI (810)238-1350
The Flint Institute of Music (FIM) opens a whole new world of discovery, learning and enrichment through music and dance. Whether you're six weeks old or sixty, there are classes and programs to enjoy. Visit our website for General Information and Ticket Information.
http://www.thefim.com/fim/contact_us.html (http://www.thefim.com/fim/contact_us.html)
Emergency Services



Michigan Search Dog Association (http://www.michigansearchdogassociation.org/) P.O. Box 15, Davison, MI (810)471-4093
Providers of Professional Canine Search Services for Missing Adults and Childern
info@michigansearchdogassociation.org (info@michigansearchdogassociation.org)
Family Help



Genesee County Family Independence Agency 125 East Union ** P.O. Box 1620, Flint, MI (810)760-2361


Financial Services



Consumer Credit Counseling Centers of Michigan (http://www.debthelpnow.org/) 2222 South Linden Road, Suite I, Flint, MI (810)230-1077
Non-profit agency providing free budget counseling, education workshops, housing programs, and low-cost debt management programs for Michigan consumers. Founded in 1961, CCC is a member of the National Foundation for Consumer Credit and has 29 offices throughout Michigan.
rbialobrzeski@ccchq.com (rbialobrzeski@ccchq.com)
Health



Z.I.A.D. Healthcare for the Underserved (http://www.ziadhealthcare.org/) 12830 Sibley Road, Riverview, MI (734)347-1462 or (313)815-8767
Z.I.A.D. Healthcare for the Underserved 501c3 Non Profit Providing sliding scale primary care at various sites in
Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, Genese, Saginaw, Midland, Bay, and Tuscola counties Goal to be National. Patients in need of healthcare and physicians willing to volunteer to see uninsured patients on a sliding scale, and those wishing to collaborate please call.
ibrahamahmed@aol.com (ibrahamahmed@aol.com)
Health Information



Visually Impaired Center (http://www.vicflint.org/) 1422 West Court Street, Flint, MI (810)235-2544
The Visually Impaired Center is committed to developing resources and
collaborative programs, as well as providing services that enable independent life for people with vision loss. We offer many Free one-on-one rehabilation services, a support group and an Aids Appliances store with low vision items for purchase.
khodges@vicflint.org (khodges@vicflint.org)
Historical Society



Pioneer memorial Association of Fenton and Mundy Townships (http://www.addorio.com/podunk/) 2436 North Long Lake Road, Fenton, MI (810)714-3998
We are an educational, non-profit organization whose mission is to "Preserve Yesterday, Honor Today, Plan tomorrow Podunk house & Pioneer Museum.
cathychris@chartermi.net (cathychris@chartermi.net)
Human Services



Goodwill Industries of Mid-Michigan, Inc. (http://community.mlive.com/cc/Goodwill) 501 South Averill Avenue, Flint, MI (810)762-9960
GIMM was established in 1931 and is a non-profit 501(c)(3)charitable organization that provides job training and vocational rehabilitation services to people with disabilities and other special needs.
gwimm@voyager.net (gwimm@voyager.net)

Mayfield Adult Foster Care Home, Inc. (http://www.mafchomeinc.com/) 1113 East Hemphill Road, Flint, MI (810)742-7931
We provide personal care and assistance to individuals that are aged, mentally
ill, or who are developmentally disabled.
director@mafchomeinc.com (director@mafchomeinc.com)
Junior Chamber of Commerce



Greater Flint Jaycees (http://greaterflintjaycees.tripod.com/) P.O. Box 1028, Grand Blanc, MI (810)695-9566
The Junior Chamber of Commerce, or Jaycees, is a worldwide organization which provides leadership development through community service. The mission of the Jaycees is to provide leadership training opportunities to young people between the ages of 21 and 39 through community service and social activities. Our activities focus on four disciplines: management, membership, community, and individual development.
greaterflintjaycees@hotmail.com (greaterflintjaycees@hotmail.com)
Museum



Pioneer memorial Association of Fenton and Mundy Townships (http://www.addorio.com/podunk/) 2436 North Long Lake Road, Fenton, MI (810)714-3998
We are an educational, non-profit organization whose mission is to "Preserve Yesterday, Honor Today, Plan tomorrow Podunk house & Pioneer Museum.
cathychris@chartermi.net (cathychris@chartermi.net)
Non-Profit Ministry



Royal COurt Productions Christian Theatre (http://royalcourtprod.tripod.com/) 2084 West Thompson Road, Fenton, MI (810)750-2200
A theater group geared for family and Christian entertainment. We perform musicals, dramas, conedies, and some original productions. Founded by Patty and DeWayne Coons, Royal Court strives to present quality Christian entertainment for the whole family, with a life changing spiritual message. The Coons bring to Royal Court over 25 years of producing and
writing plays together. Their current vision is for developing actors, singers, writers, and producers, as well as plays. Royal Court plans to present one major performance every year (such as the musical "Godspell" in the fall of 2003), supplimented with monthly skits used as a training ground for aspiring thespians and other performers. The skits are currently performed as part of the Sunday morning services at Faith Fellowship Ministries in Fenton, Michigan. Check the web site often for upcoming productions.
royalcourtprod@lycos.com (royalcourtprod@lycos.com)
Religious



Heart to Heart Ministries (http://www.heart2heartministries.com/) 3028 Egleston Avenue, Flint, MI (810)736-5075
Christian teaching ministry by published author and speaker.
jbrown@heart2heartministries.com (jbrown@heart2heartministries.com)

Royal COurt Productions Christian Theatre (http://royalcourtprod.tripod.com/) 2084 West Thompson Road, Fenton, MI (810)750-2200
A theater group geared for family and Christian entertainment. We perform musicals, dramas, conedies, and some original productions. Founded by Patty and DeWayne Coons, Royal Court strives to present quality Christian entertainment for the whole family, with a life changing spiritual message. The Coons bring to Royal Court over 25 years of producing and
writing plays together. Their current vision is for developing actors, singers, writers, and producers, as well as plays. Royal Court plans to present one major performance every year (such as the musical "Godspell" in the fall of 2003), supplimented with monthly skits used as a training ground for aspiring thespians and other performers. The skits are currently performed as part of the Sunday morning services at Faith Fellowship Ministries in Fenton, Michigan. Check the web site often for upcoming productions.
royalcourtprod@lycos.com (royalcourtprod@lycos.com)
Rescue Rehab Aviary



Borrowed Rainbow Aviary (http://www.borrowed-rainbow.com/) G3426 Branch, Flint, MI (810)736-4544
Breeding and rehabing exotic birds.
sapphyre55@comcast.net (sapphyre55@comcast.net)
Small Business Administration



SBA Business Information Center (http://www.sba.gov/gopher/Local-Information/Business-Information-Centers/Bics/bicmi.txt) 432 North Saginaw Street, Suite 207, Flint, MI (810)767-6431
We provide technical assistance to new or existing businesses. This includes business plan writing and assistance, seminars and workshops and more. All of our services are FREE.
computerlady25@hotmail.com (computerlady25@hotmail.com)
Society for Creative Anachronism



Shire of Stormvale - Society for Creative Anachronism (http://www.midrealm.org/stormvale/svale.htm) 846 South State Street #150, Davison, MI (810)658-8009
Stormvale, part of the Society for Creative Anachronism, studies and recreates the Middle Ages in exciting, interactive ways. Join us in medieval encampments, arts, sciences, fighting and friendship! Stormvale happily serves Huron, Sanilac, Lapeer and Genesee counties.
baliandebrionne@yahoo.com (baliandebrionne@yahoo.com)
Support Group



Stay-At-Home Moms of Greater Flint Call for directions, Flint, MI (810)767-4523
A support group for moms and their children. We meet during the day for activities, meetings, speakers, field trips, playgroups and many other events.
bowtie49@comcast.net (bowtie49@comcast.net)