Good morning, Flint.

Flint Arts Institute will host Patio Nights - an event featuring live music and local art - on an upcoming evening at its outdoor patio.

Tapology launched a program that inspired local students to read and learn on July 22, offering online resources to help boost their literacy.

The initiative is part of a broader effort to support education in the community.

Both sides of Wilson Road at the Clio Road intersection in Vienna Township remain closed due to reconstruction, and drivers must follow a detour via Jennings, Dodge, and Saginaw roads; lane closures on Clio Road are expected as work should finish by the end of September.

Flint Township has put a proposed name change to Oak Hills on the November advisory ballot with local business owner Kevin Stiff saying the change may boost the local economy by shedding a negative Flint water association (if approved, the new name might take effect in 2028).

Flint announced a new Division of Health Strategies and Advancement to address public health challenges.

Longtime public health leader Shebra Ward was named director at a press conference on Wednesday morning, and the division will use data, research, and community partnerships to develop neighborhood-specific solutions.

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.