Lecture Series

Flint City Services - Mayor Dayne Walling
Mayor Dayne Walling was born and raised in Flint. He is a graduate of Flint Central High School and has the distinct honor of being Flint's only Rhodes Scholar. Hear what he has to say about his ongoing efforts to improve the city sevices of Flint. It's been a couple years since he last spoke to us, so it'll be interesting to hear what he has to say to us.

Pearl Harbor, the Michigan Connection - Michael Haberling
Michael Haberling, traces the story of five Michigan sailors [three on the USS Arizona and two on the USS Oklahoma ] who were at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, "a date which will live in infamy". The Japanese attack lasted just two hours. The Imperial Navy sank or severely damaged 20 US Navy ships including eight battleships. There were also 188 Navy and Army aircraft destroyed. More than 2,400 US soldiers and sailors died in the attack.

A Career in Politics - John D. Cherry, Jr.
Mr. John D. Cherry, Jr. has had a lengthy, distinguished political career at the local and state levels of Michigan government. Come to hear what he has to say about his extensive, exceptional career in politics.

Christmas at Crossroads Village - Amy McMillen
As the Director of the Genesee County Parks and Recreation Department, Amy McMillen will discuss all that is offered/available in the way of Christmas activities and programs at Crossroads Village.

Antiquing with Bob DuMouchelle
Mr. DuMouchelle will come to visit with us from Detroit, and will discuss his well known involvement with "The Antique Roadshow " television program. He will also discuss the fascinating topic of antiques.

Charles Stewart Mott Foundation
The Mott Foundation, established in 1926 by C. S. Mott, is a private philanthropic Foundation committed to supporting projects that promote a just, equitable, and sustainable society. It supports nonprofit programs throughout the United States and internationally. This will be a special opportunity to gain knowledge and appreciate this extremely generous Foundation that has done so very much for Flint over the past eight plus decades.

Maintain Your Health - Dr. Matt Weiss
Dr. Matt Weiss, Flint Gerontologist, is a former Fridays at Applewood speaker who drew a large crowd when he was here. His topic is near and dear to each of us --- how to maintain our health during our senior years. Come to hear what may be of great help to all of us.

Michigan Lighthouses - Gerald Roach
Since the National Historic Lighthouse Preservation Act of 2000, nearly 300 lighthouses nationally have been disbursed funding by the Federal Government and are now in private or local city/ county agency hands. Gerald Roach will present how some lighthouses still remain neglected and are falling into severe disrepair. Most lighthouses are 200 years old, and while they were built to withstand all Mother Nature could hand out, Father Time is taking its toll.

The Waterfalls of Michigan - Len Thomas
Lakes, Michigan's rivers and streams contribute to our ecology and our tourist industry by providing a myriad of fascinating, and different, waterfalls to visit. Most people think of Tahquamenon because of its accessibility, but it is not one of the more majestic waterfalls to visit. Some take lengthy hikes and crisscross some rather tough terrain; some waterfalls remain elusive to our quest. ALL are in the Upper Peninsula of this great state, with the exception of Ocqueoc Falls near Alpena, and the Little Falls near Mesick -- both areas in the Lower Peninsula. Each waterfall presents its own unique display of base and waterfall patterns. Photojournalist Len Thomas has traveled most of the Upper Peninsula in search of these waterfalls. Some are dazzling, some are places of unique solitude, and all present a slice of the natural beauty of our state. Over a several year period of time, he has photographed more than 100 of these Falls. Most of the photographs are in black/white, and have been exhibited extensively across the state of Michigan. Join us as we take you on this journey to some of the hidden majesties of our state.