Good morning, Flint.

The Flint River Flotilla returns after a five-year break on Saturday, Aug.

1. Residents will join a themed float from Tenacity Brewing to Mott Park Recreation Area, traveling through downtown and Chevy Commons while celebrating local resilience with an after-party that features live music and food.

Rx Kids will expand in Genesee County starting Aug.

3 to provide $1,500 during pregnancy and $500 monthly for six months to eligible families in Burton, Clio, Montrose, Mt. Morris, and nearby areas. The expansion is funded by $1.7 million from county commissioners.

Younger residents join The Floor is Yours listening series (giving them a chance to share issues today at Fenton Community Center).

It began Monday at St. Luke N.E.W. Life Center in Flint and will continue in Clio on Wednesday and at Flint Farmers' Market on Thursday.

Vernon Hardware & Auto Supply, a family-owned store in Vernon, will close permanently on July 31 after nearly 90 years in business; siblings Andy Fults and Betsy Ethington are offering increasing discounts until the final day.

AAA data showed that on Monday, July 20, Flint gas prices averaged $4.13 per gallon while drivers statewide paid $4.15 — a weekly rise amid global supply pressures that may push costs higher.

Mission Possible is hosting free drop-in cooking classes at Flint Farmers’ Market this summer for Genesee County youth and families; those interested should call (517-230-8767) for registration details.

The Flint Mass Transportation Authority is offering free bus rides for 6th to 12th grade students through Sept.

8. Service runs Monday through Saturday from 6 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. —students must show a valid student ID.

Genesee County will consider a $20,000 funding request at its meeting on Wednesday, July 22 to support Honor Flights that help local veterans visit Washington, D.C.

If approved, the nonprofit will add trips from Flint, including a September flight for veterans in need of a welcome home.

A 7-year-old boy with sickle cell disease is running a lemonade stand on Clio Road to raise money and awareness + support his mother’s upcoming book Unbreakable Kids; new permit rules now let Flint kids start stands more easily.

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.

Day Out With Thomas: Lets Rock, Lets Roll Tour

9 AM – 5 PM — Crossroads Village & Huckleberry Railroad — All Ages Welcome — Experience a fun-filled day with Thomas & Friends in a rocking railroad adventure.

Blackberry Smoke 25th Anniversary Tour

7:00 – 8:30 PM — The Machine Shop Concert Lounge — Must be 18 to attend — Celebrate 25 years of Blackberry Smoke with a night of southern rock vibes.