Hunter safety program scheduled
The 8th annual Hunter Safety Program hosted by state Sen. Deborah Cherry in conjunction with the Flint Area Building Trades is scheduled this year in early May.

Two classroom lessons will be held, on Monday, May 3 and Wednesday, May 5, from 6-9:30 p.m. at Grand Blanc High School (cafeteria), 12500 Holly Rd.

A shooting range lesson will take place from 8:30 a.m. to noon at the Grand Blanc Huntsman’s Club, 9046 Irish Rd. in Grand Blanc. Free refreshments follow.

This is a free Michigan DNR-certified program, and all supplies and safety equipment will be provided. Other sponsors included the IMI Children’s Recreation Fund and the Mid-States Bolt and Screw Co. Gifts will be provided to all program graduates.

To register, go online to www.senate.mi.gov/cherry and click on “hunter safety program,” or call (866) 305-2126.

Biker charity run set for May 1
The Flint Area Building Trades are among the sponsors of the fifth annual Motorcycle Charity Run slated Saturday, May 1.

The cruise for bikers will benefit the Industrial Mutual Association’s Children’s Recreation Fund, which supports recreational programs for kids in mid-Michigan.

The event begins with registration at 9 a.m. at Rocky’s Great Outdoors on Bristol Road, with stops at Shiawasee Sports, Ray C’s in Lapeer and Tim’s Dead Creek Saloon. Riders will meet at about 4 p.m. at Crossroad Villages Mill Street Warehouse for a barbecue dinner, prizes and live music.

“We are very excited that the Flint Area Building and Construction Trades Council will be sponsoring the Motorcycle Charity Run this year,” said Doug Weiland, executive director of the IMA “Our committee members have really energized this event and gotten the community involved by bringing in new sponsors. We are very thankful to the building and construction trades council for all of their hard work on this event.”

The entry fee for the run is $15 per driver and includes the drive, raffle prizes, barbecue dinner, prizes and entertainment. Additional riders are $10 per person. Registration on the day of the event is $20 per driver and $15 per additional rider.

For additional information or to register, call Kaygie Goggins at the IMA Children’s Recreation Fund, (810) 249-7058.