September 2026 Community Events

September 12th – Dort Financial Shred Day
This year, Dort Financial is hosting one Shred Day at the Pierson Rd. and State Rd, locations on Saturday, September 12th from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Members can bring their personal documents to be shredded for free, including up to four standard-sized boxes. Please be mindful of the content you bring to be shredded, and avoid any metal or plastic/photo materials.

September 17 – Food Bank of Eastern Michigan Empty Bowls
Held during national Hunger Action Month, the Empty Bowls event is the Food Bank’s signature fundraiser! Nearly 1,000 attendees enjoy a simple meal of soup, bread and dessert. Guests also take home a handcrafted bowl as a reminder of hunger in our community. You can learn more here: https://www.fbem.org/empty-bowls/

September 26 – Flint Firebirds Home Opener & Rally Towel Giveaway
The Flint Firebirds kick off their 2026-2027 season at the Dort Financial Center in Flint vs the Niagara IceDogs. The first 2,500 fans in attendance at the game will receive a rally towel, courtesy of Dort Financial Credit Union.

September
September 5 – In The Beginning First Ward Project – Back to School Event
September 6- Lake Orion Lions Club Charity Car Show
September 10 – YWCA Fore The Girls Golf Outing
September 11 – United Way Day of Service
September 11- Davison Chamber of Commerce Stars and Stripes Golf Outing
September 12- Shred Days at Pierson Rd and State Rd
September 12- 10th Annual Burtucky Open
September 12- Dental Team, Smiles on the House
September 14 – Child Advocacy Center of Lapeer County, 13th Annual Golf Classic
September 14 – Hurley Trauma Golf Classic
September 17 – Food Bank of Eastern Michigan Empty Bowls
September 19 – Vietnam Veterans Oldies Music Spectacular
September 19- Orion Township Parks and Recreation Fall Festival
September 24 – Shelter of Flint A Home of Their Own Luncheon
September 26 – Flint Firebirds Home Opener & Rally Towel Giveaway
September 27 – Brad Thorsby Memorial Foundation Golf Outing
September 27 – Flushing Christian Outreach Center Harvest of Hope Gala
September 27- 28th Annual Taste of Clarkston

October
October 1 – Voices for Children Cooking with the Chiefs
October 3 – Flushing Chamber Harvest Fest
October 3 – Court Street Village Nonprofit 40th Anniversary
October 3 – Grand Blanc Parkinson Hero Walk
October 3 – Flint Firebirds – Dort Financial Family Night
October 5 – Grand Blanc Police Association Golf Outing
October 8 – Grand Blanc Chamber of Commerce Casino Night
October 8 – Flint Firebirds – 810 Wednesday
October 9 – Senior Expo, Lapeer
October 9-10, 16-17, 23-24, Adopt-A-Pet-Fenton, The Howling Haunted Trail & Party
October 10 – Flint Firebirds v Sarnia Sting
October 10 – Clio Can-Do Color Run
October 16 – United Way Celebration
October 16 – Dort Financial Credit Union’s Greenskeeper Revenge benefitting Xceptional Hero’s
October 16 – Clarkston Independence District Library Trunk or Treat
October 17 – Walk to End Alzheimer’s – Genesee County
October 22 – Dutton Farms High Hope Carnival of Dreams Gala
October 24 – Flint Firebirds First Responders Appreciation Night
October 24 – Owosso Main Street – Downtown Trick or Treat
October 25 – Flint Firebirds – Family FUNday Sunday
October 30 – UM-Flint Inclusive Halloween
October 31 – Flint Firebirds – Hockey Scares Cancer & Trick or Treat at the Rink
October 31 – Fenton & Linden Regional Chamber of Commerce, An Event So Good It’s Scary