Big Brothers Big Sisters of Flint & Genesee County Events

February 2025

46th Gary Haggart Bowl for Kids Sake

Date: February 20th-23rd

Time: Vary (please contact office to reserve a day/hour to bowl)

Location: Galaxy Lanes, 2226 E. Hill Road, Grand Blanc, MI 48439

JANUARY 2025

19th Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Mentoring Inspiration Breakfast

Date: January 20th, 2025

Time: 9:00am-11:00am (registration starts at 8:30am)

Location: St. Michaels Conference Center, 609 E. Fifth Avenue, Flint 48503

Description: To commemorate the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday and National Mentoring Awareness Month, this event engages community members to incorporate mentoring into their lives by volunteering to mentor a youth from Big Brothers Big Sisters. The event features Mr. James Avery as our Master of Ceremony and Mama Sol will provide the keynote.

NOVEMBER 2024

Big Celebration

Date: Friday, November 8, 2024

Time: 6:00pm-9:00pm

Location: Ascension Genesys Banquet Center, 805 Health Park Boulevard, Grand Blanc, MI 48439

Description: The Big Celebration - Bigger Together, presented by Big John's Steak & Onion, highlights how Flint and Genesee County is bigger together through one-to-one mentorship. The organization will honor our Community Service Honorees, Milestone Recipients, and Bigs of the Year. Join us for an upscale casual event that will include dinner, entertainment, and an online auction. RSVP by November 1, 2024

October 2024

Connect & Learn (formerly the Getting Better Grades Workshop)

Date: Thursday, October 17th, 2024

Time: 5:00pm-7:00pm

Location: Campus Center Building at Kettering University, 1700 University Avenue, Flint, MI 48504; 4th Floor (Rooms - A, Gold, Heritage)

Description: Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, a partnering organization, empowers youth to achieve academic success by practicing academic excellence. This event is hosted by representatives of the sorority who conduct grade appropriate, educational workshops for our Littles. They also host a workshop for the Parents and Bigs providing tips on how to support the youth both academically and emotionally. Contact the office to register at 810-235-0617.

Trunk or Treat

Date: Thursday, October 24th, 2024

Time: 5:00pm-7:00pm

Location: BBBS Parking Lot, 1176 Robert T. Longway Boulevard, Flint, MI 48503

Description: Fun, games, and trunk or treat will delight all ages sponsored by Big Brothers Big Sisters in partnership with local community partners. Call the office to register, 810-235-0617.

July 2024

Flint Motorcycle Club Picnic

Date: July 28th, 2024
Time: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: Flint Motorcycle Club Grounds in Otisville

The Flint Motorcycle Club invites Bigs, Littles, and their families to their club in Otisville. They enjoy an activity filled day of crafts, games, fishing, food, and fun!

Golf Fore Kids Sake

June 2024

Golf Fore Kids Sake

Date: June 21, 2024
Time: 9am-4 pm (Registration starts at 8:00 am)
Location: Atlas Valley Golf Club, 8313 Perry Rd, Grand Blanc, MI 48439

Enjoy a day on the golf course while supporting Big Brothers Big Sisters mission of creating and supporting one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise youth. Golf games and competitions will be offered during the event, along with a silent auction and drawing for The BIG Raffle.* The event will host an AM flight with a 9:00am shotgun start, and breakfast. A reception will follow the event where we will announce the winner of the Big Raffle. Click the link below to see how you can get involved.

Community BBQ and Block Party

Date: Saturday, June 22, 2024
Time: 11am - 1pm
Location: 1172 & 1176 Robert T. Longway Blvd. Flint, MI 48503

The event is a collaborative effort in partnership with Big Brothers Big Sisters, Motherly Intercession and InvolvedDad, all funded by Flint ReCAST. The Block Party will serve as Big Brothers Big Sisters’ annual Summer Learning Day and InvolvedDad’s 1st annual Father-que. The event aims to celebrate fathers and those who are serving as male role models to the young men and boys in our community. Additionally, the Block Party will support building mindful practices and summertime learning through family engagement.  Community organizations have been invited to provide information about services offered. There will be food, entertainment, bounce houses, foam party and giveaways offered to attendees. All fathers and male role models will be eligible to win a gas grill to be raffled away during the event.  

FEBRUARY 2024

45th Gary Haggart Bowl for Kids' Sake presented by Arby's Foundation

Date:February 22nd-25th
Time:Vary (please contact office to reserve a day/hour to bowl)
Location: Galaxy Lanes, 2226 E. Hill Road, Grand Blanc, MI 48439

The Gary Haggart Bowl for Kids’ Sake is our largest annual fundraiser. The event provides a chance for all ages and bowling abilities to support mentoring needs and opportunities for children in our community. Corporate sponsors and pledges collected by participants provide Big Brothers Big Sisters with a significant portion of revenue to support services and programs. For many community members, Bowl for Kids’ Sake is a tradition that brings together fellowship, fun and the focus on behalf of the children.

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JANUARY 2024

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Mentoring Inspiration Breakfast

Date: January 15, 2024
Time: 9am-11am (registration starts at 8:30am)
Location: St. Michaels Conference Center, 609 E. Fifth Avenue, Flint 48503

To commemorate the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday and National Mentoring Awareness Month, this event engages community members to incorporate mentoring into their lives by volunteering to mentor a youth from Big Brothers Big Sisters. The event features Mr. James Avery as our Master of Ceremony and Mr. Shon Hart will provide the keynote.