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Flint
Monday, August 4th, 2025
Good morning, Flint. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 4th of August.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday, the Sloan Museum of Discovery hosted its first-ever Behind the Panels event for adults and featured vendors showcasing comic books, action figures, video games and other nostalgic items—ticket prices were $5 for Genesee County residents and $15 for out-of-county guests while visitors had access to the Hall of Heroes exhibit. ABC 12
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today, the Genesee County Road Commission closed the section of Belsay Road between Richfield Road and Shamrock Lane for a reconstruction project + road diet that will convert it to a three-lane design. A detour via Richfield Road to Irish Road to Coldwater Road will help drivers, though they should allow extra travel time + the project is expected to finish by the end of August. MLive
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Kyle Hayes, a fourth-generation racer from Waterford, will compete in the War of the Wake at the Mott Lake Regatta on Aug. 9-10; the event takes place at Bluebell Beach (5500 N. Bray Road) where races run from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and food trucks, live music, and a beer garden will attract local fans. MLive
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Tattoo City Beard & Mustache Competition
Aug 8-10 — Wyndham Flint MI/Grand Blanc/Bishop Airport Hotel & Conference Ctr — Entry fee varies — Show off your best beard and mustache in this spirited contest.
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Beatles vs. Elvis - A Musical Showdown
7:30-9 p.m. — FIM Whiting Auditorium — Cost info not provided — Witness the legendary battle of rock n’ roll icons in an unforgettable musical showdown.
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Buicks on the Bricks
10 a.m. - 5 p.m. — Dort-Durant Carriage Factory — Free entry — Showcase of collectible Buicks in the birthplace of General Motors with food and fun for all.
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The Ally Challenge
All day — Warwick Hills Golf & Country — Entry fee applies — Experience high-level golf with top professionals during the PGA TOUR Champions event.
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Women in the Lead: Nosey Parker with Special Guest Audrey Dupuis
7 PM - 1 AM — FIM Capitol Theatre — Check website for ticket info — Experience an evening of rising Michigan talent and live music under the stars.
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Skies Over Michigan
3:00 p.m. — Longway Planetarium — Cost not specified — Experience the wonders of the night sky at this educational event.
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Jr. Master Gardener
4-5 p.m. — Gloria Coles Flint Public Library — Free event — Explore the world of gardening and learn to grow your own food in this fun program for kids aged 8-12.
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