* MY BIG FAT GRAND BLANC WEDDING: Noon-5 p.m. today, Woodfield Country Club, 10200 Woodfield Drive, Grand Blanc Township. The bridal show, which will run from noon-5 p.m., connects brides with talented, reliable wedding businesses and will include a live fashion show. At 4:30 p.m., two contestants in full bridal attire will search for wedding rings hidden in a wedding cake towering 6 feet tall. Tickets are $2 at the door and will benefit the local Habitat for Humanity organization.

* The SWARTZ CREEK INDIAN EDUCATION (Title VII) Program will hold a public hearing to discuss the needs, objectives and activities for enrolled American Indian students during the 2009-10 school year at 5 p.m. Tuesday at the Indian Education (Anishinaabe Kinoomaagewin) Office, Mary Crapo/Community Education Building, Room 123. In case of cancellation, the makeup meeting will be at 5 p.m. March 10. Contact the office at (810) 591-4361 to RSVP. Meetings are open to the public.

* The FLINT GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Burton Senior Activity Center, 3410 S. Grand Traverse, Burton. Richard M. Doherty will talk about "Dorfs and Documents: Embarking Upon German Research." The lecture will focus on understanding how Germany was organized, techniques for locating the town of family origin, the use of gazetteers, ports of emigration, and passenger lists. Special emphasis is placed on researching German civil registration records and German parish registers. A "Question Table" will be available before meeting for assistance on genealogical problems. Details: Pam Smith, (810) 743-2797 psmi4125@att.net

* ANNIVERSARY OPEN HOUSE: Sephora, a cosmetic company that carries more than 250 brands of skincare, makeup, fragrance, and bath products, including Philosophy and Smashbox, will hold its one-year anniversary celebration from 11 a.m-6 p.m. Saturday at its store inside JCPenney at the Courtland Center, 4190 E. Court St., Burton. The store is taking appointments for complimentary consultations that day, where recipients will get a three-piece bath product gift set of their choice. To book your appointment: (810) 275-9178 ext.390.

* MOM2MOM SALE from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday at Bristol Road Church of Christ, between Van Slyke and Fenton roads. Strollers after 10 a.m. Cost: $1. Rentals are $15 for a 6-foot table, $3 for rack space, and $1 for a large item. Details: Jaime at (810) 658-8463 or Jbeller19@charter.net

* MOM2MOM SALE from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday at Bristol Road Church of Christ, between Van Slyke and Fenton roads. Strollers after 10 a.m. Cost: $1. Rentals are $15 for a 6-foot table, $3 for rack space, and $1 for a large item. Details: Jaime at (810) 658-8463 or Jbeller19@charter.net

* NATIONAL SOCIETY DAUGHTERS OF THE UNION'S Lt. Edwin Terry Carrington Chapter meets at 3 p.m. March 8 at the Stockton House, 720 Ann Arbor St., Flint. The group honors the those who contributed to the preservation of the Union during the Civil War. Program includes a history of the Stockton house, which was built by Col. Stockton after the war, and a viewing of the Civil War collection housed there. Refreshments. Details: New and returning members can call (810) 636- 2161.

* COMMUNITY KIDS FASHION SHOW at 1 p.m. March 14 at the JCPenney Court in the Genesee Valley Center, 3341 Linden Road. Details: (810) 720-4149.

* SWARTZ CREEK MOPS' (Mothers Of Preschoolers) Mom2Mom sale from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. March 14 at the Swartz Creek United Methodist Church, 7400 Miller Road, Swartz Creek. Because of the new U.S. Consumers Product Safety Commission law limiting the resale of children's items, Swartz Creek MOPS cannot allow for the resale of new and used cribs, full-sized or non full-sized cribs and portable cribs and crib-pens. It will be the sellers' responsibility to make sure that any non-clothing items they sell are not a recalled product. Cost: Tables are $20, racks are $2 each (limit two) and large items are $1 each (no limit). Details: Contact Roxie at rkeeler@rvcenterprises.com or call (810) 516-4662.

* A SPAGHETTI DINNER FUNDRAISER will be from 4-7 p.m. March 14 at the Durand Church of the Nazarene, 6725 E. Monroe Road, to benefit kidney/liver transplant recipient Jim Dorff and his family. The dinner costs $6 for adults and $4 for children under 10. There will also be a silent auction.

* ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARTY: 4-10 p.m. March 17, Dom Polski Hall, 3415 N. Linden Road, Flint. Admission: $5. Variety music by Jim and Betty Hedrich. Food and drinks available.

* WOMEN'S NIGHT OUT: Event gives women 16 and older an opportunity to work out, be pampered and shop - all for free and all under one roof - from 4-8 p.m. March 19, University of Michigan-Flint Recreation Center, Flint. Women can drop-in and attend fitness classes such as hip hop, chilates, kickboxing, Zumba, gentle yoga, spinning, Latin dance, aqua fitness, chair yoga, belly dance, lower body blast, straight up step and low impact aerobics. There will be a marketplace of vendors and a holistic health fair. Details: (810) 762-3441 or visit FlintRec.com.

* THE COMMUNITY NEWSPAPERS PARENTING EXPO from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. March 21 at Genesys Conference & Banquet Center, 805 Health Park Blvd., Grand Blanc. Details: (810) 720-4149 or www.thecommunitynewspapers.com/parenting.

* St. Christopher's Episcopal Church's SPRING MOM TO MOM SALE from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. March 28 at the church, 9020 S. Saginaw St., Grand Blanc (corner of Cook and Saginaw, across from Warwick). Children's clothes, toys, books, baby items such as high chairs, strollers, car seats, furniture and more. Cost: $1. Details: (810) 694-3600.

* The SWARTZ CREEK AREA FIREFIGHTERS' ASSOCIATION is offering a CPR class at 9 a.m. March 28 at Station 1, 8100-B Civic Drive. The class is limited to 12 people, and a $25 pre-paid registration is due March 19. Register in person at the station from 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. Monday- Thursday. Those who complete the class successfully will receive an American Heart Association CPR card. Details: (810) 635-2300.

* SPRING MOM TO MOM SALE from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. March 28 at St. Christopher's Episcopal Church, 9020 S. Saginaw St., Grand Blanc (corner of Cook and Saginaw, across from Warwick Hills). Items include children's clothes, toys, books, and baby items such as high chairs, strollers, car seats, furniture and more. Cost: $1. Details: (810) 694-3600.

* USED DRESS SALE: A local Relay for Life team is organizing a the sale from 1-4 p.m. March 29 at the Grand Blanc Masonic Temple, 522 E. Grand Blanc Road, Grand Blanc. All proceeds to benefit the American Cancer Society Relay for Life. Donations of dresses, door prizes and company donations are still being sought. To donate, call Jenny at (810) 603-0554 or Carol (810) 955-1194.

Library

Events are at the Swartz Creek Perkins Library, 8095 Civic Drive, unless otherwise noted. Details: (810) 635-3900.

* PRE-SCHOOL STORYTIMES WITH MISS CAROL at 1:30 p.m. through March 18. Stories and activities for children ages 3-5.

* THE FOSSIL RECORD: The Ann Arbor Hands-On Science Museum give kids 6-12 an opportunity to see the clues hidden in fossils at 3 p.m. March 21 at Swartz Creek Perkins Library, 8095 Civic Drive. Children will learn to interpret the stories in stone that unfolded millions of years ago. Space is limited, registration required.

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