Good morning, Flint.

The Gloria Coles Flint Public Library marked ADA Day on Friday, July 24 in honor of Disability Pride month – hosting a free panel discussion with The Disability Network and Genesee Health Systems to promote advocacy and awareness.

Loons Holiday Lights Extravaganza will light up Flint & feature family-friendly displays and performances.

Residents are encouraged to check local updates for event times and location.

Last night, families enjoyed an outdoor screening of Lilo and Stitch behind City Hall — with games and free snacks adding to the fun.

The next movie night will take place on Aug. 28 with the animated sports film GOAT.

Entrepreneurs will test startup ideas at the Business Validation Exchange hosted by the Flint & Genesee Economic Alliance Small Business Support Hub at Blackstone’s Smokehouse, 531 S.

Saginaw St on Thursday, Aug. 6 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Participants can sign up online to ask questions and forge business ties.

Flint Institute of Arts is hosting its free Funday Monday series—featuring family art activities on July 27, Aug.

3 and Aug. 10—where participants create artworks that mimic glass. Sessions run from 10 to 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 to 4 p.m. at 1120 E. Kearsley St. Materials are provided.

Genesee Health Plan + Sovita Credit Union awarded two Genesee County high school students $1,500 scholarships for essays on family health heritage, and Claire Michalczuk and Moriah Welch plan to use their awards to pursue careers that will support local health services.

Genesee County Health Department officials said cases of cyclosporiasis have centered in Flushing and Swartz Creek (95 and 52 cases respectively) while zip-code case counts will be updated each Monday by 5 p.m. beginning July 27.

The 52nd annual Flint Gus Macker 3-on-3 tournament is taking place this weekend in downtown Flint where teams of all ages compete to support the Salvation Army Life Center’s youth programs + spectators can cheer on the games at the Flat Lot on Saturday and Sunday.

The 2026 Tri-Valley Conference Red football schedules are published, with games starting Aug.

27 at local schools including Flint Powers hosting on Oct. 9. The release also provides a list of all-time conference champions.

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.