Good morning, Flint.

The Junior League of Flint is sponsoring a salsa garden at Shelter of Flint for children facing housing instability and teaching them to plant, water, and care for tomatoes and peppers (for future salsa-making) to build healthy habits.

Local organizers in Flint held a memorial event to honor friends and family lost to gun violence by placing commemorative stones (a gesture of remembrance and hope), providing a moment for community healing.

The Mott Foundation celebrates 100 years with a free three-day Family Fun Days event at the Flint Cultural Center campus.

Residents can enjoy live performances, art & science activities, a community lunch, and a 3-on-3 basketball tournament, with the event running from Friday until Sunday.

Flint Community Schools will break ground on a new high school at the former Flint Central site on Wednesday, June 17 at 4 p.m. during a public ceremony that marks the start of abatement and demolition, with plans for construction to begin later and students moving in by September 2028.

Flint leaders will step up police enforcement and expand youth programs to reduce gun violence this summer — focusing on curfew rules, NFL flag football, and a new jobs program to help local teens intervene early.

Drivers on southbound I-75 near Flint face lane closures starting Monday, June 8, as a $6.9 million project begins resurfacing the highway from US-23 to Court Street + intermittent closures will extend through Friday, June 12 with further adjustments planned until completion in September.

Flint officials have awarded $500,000 from opioid settlement funds to expand psychiatric hospital beds at Insight Health System.

Mayor Neeley will present the grant Monday, June 8 at the hospital’s Flint campus as the facility increases licensed beds from 19 to 70 to better serve patients with complex needs.

Hive Holistic Center will hold a wellness festival in Flint soon + residents can learn the event’s schedule and location on the center’s website.

The Gus Macker 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament will take place in Downtown Flint at the Flat Lot on July 25-26, drawing thousands of players and fans for a weekend of games and family fun.

Registration is open as teams from Michigan and nearby states are expected to compete.

Flint's Biggest Fun Day for the Community

1-6 p.m. — Kearsley Park — Free entry — A day filled with games, food, music, and good vibes for everyone in the community.

LaFontaine Car Cruise

4-7 p.m. — Liberty Fabricators — Free admission — Showcase your love for classic and modern cars in a vibrant community setting.

Nosey Parker Concert

6-10 p.m. — Greater Flint Arts Council — Admission details not provided — Experience an evening of inspiring music with the talented Nosey Parker band led by powerhouse vocalist Kayla MacMillan.

Western Weekend

All day — Crossroads Village & Huckleberry Railroad — Admission varies — Experience frontier fun with live music, interactive activities, and unique attractions like Axe Throwing and Goat Snuggling.

LaFontaine Car Cruise

4-7 p.m. — Liberty Fabricators — Free admission — Cruise through classic cars and enjoy a vibrant community atmosphere.

LaFontaine Car Cruise

4-7 p.m. — Liberty Fabricators — Free entry — Celebrate automotive culture with fellow car enthusiasts at this exciting car cruise event.

Fabulous Florence: Grand Duchesses & Women Artists at the Medici Court

Lecture — Time Range — Flint Institute of Arts Museum Shop — Cost Info — Explore the paths of women patrons and artists thriving in 17th century Florence at the Medici court.

Oakland County FC vs. Flint City Bucks

7-9 p.m. — Atwood Stadium — Free admission for military personnel and families — Cheer on the Bucks for Military Appreciation Night with live jersey auction benefiting veterans.

LaFontaine Car Cruise

4-7 p.m. — Liberty Fabricators — Free entry — Cruise in style with fellow car enthusiasts at this community-centric car show.

LaFontaine Car Cruise

4-7 p.m. — Liberty Fabricators — Free entry — Celebrate your love for cars with fellow enthusiasts at this exciting car cruise event.