Good morning, Flint.

Flint's first LEGO convention will be held at Dort Financial Center on Aug.

22 and Aug. 23, featuring professional LEGO artists, celebrity meet-and-greets, creative build zones, and life-sized displays. Tickets cost $15 and a portion of proceeds will support Build Smiles Foundation.

Flint Central High School alumni are gathering for their annual tailgate at Potter Elementary School Saturday from noon to 7 p.m. with a $5 parking fee—organizers are also selling T-shirts at Luigi’s on Davison Road today from 5 to 7 p.m. to support the event.

Former Genesee County Circuit Court judge Richard Yuille — who served over 20 years — died at 79 last month, and his memorial service is held today at 2 p.m. at Swartz Funeral Home on West Hill Road in Flint.

McDonald’s will offer its 810 Day Meal deal on Monday, Aug.

10, at Genesee County locations featuring a Big Mac, fries, Dirty Dr. Pepper, 4-piece McNuggets and a small McFlurry with a limited Flint T-shirt by local artist Jameirson Green. A kickoff event begins today at 10:30 a.m. in Flint.

The Culture Matters cooking competition returns for its fifth year on Sunday, Aug.

16 (3:00 p.m.) at Flint Farmers’ Market, where three local chefs will face off while ticket holders sample their dishes.

The International Career Center of Greater Flint launched Genesee Future Forward in May to offer up to $5,000 to 10 young professionals with a degree in education, health care, or STEM and a new Genesee County job.

Applicants must relocate or have relocated recently and apply online by Sept. 30.

Michigan health officials now say residents can resume eating lettuce as cyclosporiasis cases and diarrhea-related emergency visits drop.

The department reported 12,485 cases since June (most contaminated produce is now off shelves) and will post data weekly on Thursdays.

Local doctor Dr. Sara Elsayed from McLaren Flint Family Medicine Residency Group recommends parents ensure kids receive immunizations, proper sleep and routine doctor visits as back to school season approaches.

Her tips help families prepare children for a healthy start.

Michigan Little League won 12-1 over Canada on Wednesday as Harper Lowe led the team with a solo home run, three hits + two RBIs that kept the squad unbeaten in pool play.

The team is set to face the Czech Republic at 5:00 p.m. Thursday.

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.