On The Road With The MTA

On The Road With The MTA Episode 138 -- The 46th HAP Crim Festival of Races is Fast Approaching!

This week Stephanie K and Jay are joined by Brandon Morgan The Director Of External Services for the Crim Fitness Foundation.  The 46th HAP Crim Festival of Races is on Friday & Saturday, August 25 & 26!  They will be celebrating 46 years of the Crim with all the events, which include the signature 10 Mile, Half Crim 5 Mile, 5K, One Mile, and Teddy Bear Trot.   For More information on this years festival visit https://crim.org/races/?homeFeature 

On The Road With The MTA Episode 137 -- Dental Care Team in Grand Blanc is hosting a FREE Dentistry day!

Stephanie K and Jay are joined by Jennifer Kelley from Dental Care Team this week to talk about a free dental care day coming up on June 9th, 2023 from 8am to 4pm.  Smiles On The House is a FREE Dentistry day. You can choose from a cleaning, filling, or an extraction.  Registration will start at 7:30AM and they will begin seeing patients at 8AM. This is a FIRST COME FIRST SERVE basis until 4PM.  For more information visit https://www.facebook.com/events/740953294360047/?ref=newsfeed 

On The Road With The MTA Episode 136 -- Let’s Meet Master Sergeant Ron Smith!

In the studio this week is Master Sergeant Ron Smith.  Ron is the President of the Great Lakes National Cemetery Advisory Council.  Great Lakes National Cemetery is a United States National Cemetery located in Holly, Michigan. It was established in 2005, and is one of two national cemeteries in Michigan (the other being Fort Custer) Administered by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs.  Visit https://www.cem.va.gov/cems/nchp/greatlakes.asp for more information.

On The Road With The MTA Episode 135 -- Did Someone Say Football! (a.k.a. Soccer) Flint City Bucks!

Costa Papista, President of the Flint City Bucks joins Stephanie K and Jay this week in the studio.  The Flint City Bucks soccer team is based right here in town and the Bucks have been one of the most successful minor league soccer teams in the United States!  Learn more about the team and how you can go see them play at Atwood Stadium at Kettering University.  Visit https://www.flintcitybucks.com/ for all the details.

On The Road With The MTA Episode 134 -- The Juneteenth Celebration is Coming!

This week Stephanie K and Jay welcome DeWaun Robinson to the studio.  Mr. DeWaun Robinson is one of the organizers for the Flint Juneteenth Celebration.  Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration honoring the end of slavery in the United States. Many of us may just be learning about the significance of this holiday,  it’s important to take time to recognize its place in American history and reflect on the long struggle for equal rights – and how far we have to go.  To learn more about this years celebration right here in Flint, visit https://www.flintjuneteenth.com/ 

On The Road With The MTA Episode 133 -- Habitat For Humanity Right Here In Genesee County!

Stephanie K and Jay Welcome Tom Hutchison to the studio this week.  Mr. Tom Hutchison is the Executive Director For the Genesee County Habitat For Humanity.  Founded in 1990, Genesee County Habitat for Humanity (Genesee Habitat) is one of nearly 1,200 United States affiliates of Habitat for Humanity International.  As an affiliate, Genesee Habitat yearly builds or rehabs 6-8 affordable homes in Genesee County, provides approximately 100 Genesee County homeowners with critical repair services, and invests in numerous neighborhood projects throughout the City of Flint.  For more information on how you can help visit https://www.geneseehabitat.org/ 

On The Road With The MTA Episode 132 -- Be All You Can Be!

This week Stephanie K and Jay welcome two of America's finest, Staff Sergeant Kevin Greder and Staff Sergeant Tim Richard of the U.S. Army.  Learn about how the U.S. Army can benefit your future and explore the opportunities to learn valuable life skills in todays United States Army.  For more information visit  https://www.goarmy.com/ 

On The Road With The MTA Episode 131 -- Our Conversation With Kira English From Veterans Of America Michigan

This week Kira English joins Stephanie K and Jay in the studio.  Kira is from Veterans Of America Michigan.  Volunteers of America Michigan, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit agency, specializes in providing critical services, shelter and food for veterans, affordable housing for aging seniors, and supportive services for struggling families.  For more information or to volunteer visit https://www.voami.org/ 

On The Road With The MTA Episode 130 -- Let’s Meet Travis Howell From The Davison Area Chamber Of Commerce!

This week Mr. Travis Howell joins Stephanie K and Jay in the studio.  Travis Howell is the Executive Director of The Davison Area Chamber Of Commerce.  Travis talks about all the great programs and community outreach at the Chamber.  Learn more on how The Davison Area Chamber can benefit you and your business by visiting https://davisonchamberofcommerce.com/ 

On The Road With The MTA Episode 129 -- Learn How You Can Save For Your Retirement With Ted Valley!

In The Studio this week Stephanie K and Jay welcome Ted Valley a Education Consultant.  Ted talks about the simple things you can do to save more for your retirement.  If you would like to learn more about the MTA's community outreach visit our web site at www.mtaflint.org or If you'd like to be a guest on our podcasts just drop us an email to podcasts@mtaflint.org