Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 11th of July.
Good morning, Flint.
Collectors Overload Super Sale will take place Sunday, July 12 at The Plaza on 6340 North Genesee Road in Genesee County.
Hosted by NU 4U Media, the event will feature organized vendor tables selling vintage and new sealed media with each table costing $25.
Between 2020 and 2025, Genesee County added residents aged 25 to 34 from 49,486 to 51,906 (a 4.9% increase) and ranked third statewide for new young adults even though its total population fell slightly from 401,288 to 401,093.
Bella Concessions, a Flint food truck founded by Tonya Atkins, marks its tenth anniversary as it continues feeding neighbors and supporting its non-profit Morgan and Taylor’s Pack a Sack.
More than 100 children at the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Flint received free, fully inspected bikes.
Organizers provided helmet sizing + bike lights and will give bikes that are too small to families with younger children.
Blueberry Lane Farms will host its Foodie Fridays festival from July 31 to August 2 at the farm, inviting locals to enjoy fresh local foods and community fun.
More event details are expected to be released soon.
Carriage Town Porchfest returns to Flint on Friday, July 17 from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. as the free festival transforms six blocks of historic Carriage Town through 28 live acts and 40 vendors (a growing tradition) featuring Jontae Kemp, Canja De Boa, and The Dayton Family.
The City of Flint dedicated Baker Street as C.
Frederick Robinson, Esq. Street on Friday to honor his decades of legal service and civil rights work, and will name Grant Street for Dr. Lewis Randolph today at 1 p.m.
Teams can sign up for the 52nd annual Gus Macker Basketball Tournament, a 3-on-3 event for players of all ages, held at the Flat Lot downtown from July 25 to 26.
The tournament supports youth programs at the Salvation Army Life Center (registration deadline is Monday).
LaFontaine Car Cruise
4-7 p.m. — Liberty Fabricators — Free entry — Rev your engines and showcase your ride at this exciting car cruise for enthusiasts and spectators alike.
2026 Really Cool Comic Con
9 a.m. – 1 p.m. — Dort Financial Center — Cost info not provided — Explore a world of comics, cosplay, and creativity at this exciting convention.
Local Fest IV
4-10 p.m. — Flint Local 432 — Free entry — Celebrate the creativity of local musicians, artists, and innovators in Flint.
Micro Wrestling Event
7-9 p.m. — Tenacity Brewing — Tickets include service fees — Enjoy a night of high-flying entertainment featuring micro-wrestling stars.
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