06/17/2026
Berston will be closed Friday, June 19, 2026, in observance of Juneteenth. We encourage everyone to take this day to honor and reflect on this significant moment in history.
FRIENDS OF BERSTON
A 501(c)(3)Nonprofit Corporation
Adopted by Friends of Berston Board on Novembe Berston Sr. Family. Mr.
FRIEND OF BERSTON
An Overview
Formed:
Friends of Berston was formed in 2014 to continue offering the programs housed in the histosric Berston Field House when the City of Flint’s budgetary short-falls prevented the city from being able to provide the necessary funding to operate its community centers. Non-Profit Status Received: October 17, 2014 (31954)
Mission Statement:
Building on (C
06/17/2026
Berston will be closed Friday, June 19, 2026, in observance of Juneteenth. We encourage everyone to take this day to honor and reflect on this significant moment in history.
06/15/2026
A big weekend for Ja’Quan McElroy and Sardius Simmons. Congratulations to both fighters on their impressive wins in Grand Rapids yesterday. Looking forward to many more victories ahead!
06/12/2026
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The Berston Beat Email from Friends of Berston Berston Field House Newsletter | June 2026 Leading With Purpose Strong communities are built by people who lead with purpose. At Berston, we see the purpose come to lif
06/12/2026
Berston boxer Ja’Quan McElroy is back in action this Sunday in Grand Rapids! Wishing him the best as he looks to keep his undefeated 6-0 record rolling.
06/05/2026
Join us Saturday, July 11 for the Back-to-School S.H.A.R.E. Fair, a free event open to the public! Connect with safety, health, and community resources while enjoying fun activities for kids and families. Plus, backpacks will be given away while supplies last, and we’ll be celebrating McGruff the Crime Dog’s birthday. We hope to see you there!
The Mott Foundation Centennial Family Fun Days are coming to the Flint Cultural Center campus June 5-7. There will be free live entertainment, games, food and activities for all ages. Learn more at mott.org/family-fun-days.
05/29/2026
Get your team in the game at the 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament during the Mott Foundation Centennial Family Fun Days. Registration deadline is this Sunday, May 31, so sign your team up today at https://bit.ly/Fun-Days-3-on-3.
05/22/2026
In observance of Memorial Day, Berston Field House will be closed on Monday, May 25.
We honor and remember the courageous individuals who gave their lives while serving our country, and we thank all who have served.
| Monday | 10am - 8pm |
| Tuesday | 10am - 8pm |
| Wednesday | 10am - 4pm |
| Thursday | 10am - 8pm |
| Friday | 10am - 5pm |