Good morning, Flint.

St. Francis Prayer Center received an $87,000 grant from Impact100 Genesee County after winning The Big Give competition on Monday.

The center will use the funds to continue its Dignity of a Good Night’s Sleep Project and donate free beds and bedding to local residents.

Pianist Marika Bournaki performed in the season opener for Flint Symphony Orchestra on Oct 6 — she led the event as the orchestra began its new season.

FIA announced that the MI Ink: The Art of Tattoos exhibit will be extended through December in Flint—offering local art lovers a chance to view a range of tattoo designs.

The exhibit highlights creative works that reflect both traditional and modern trends.

Consumers Energy has rescheduled an 8-hour power outage that will affect nearly 2,900 Flint customers as crews work on a local substation to prevent unplanned outages during forecast storms.

The interruption starts at 11:30 p.m. today and lasts until 7:30 a.m. Wednesday (Oct. 8).

A proposal to require drug testing for Flint elected officials—after three similar attempts failed—is headed back to City Council as Council President Ladel Lewis requested it.

The resolution will amend the city code to apply testing rules to elected officials like other city employees and will become effective immediately after publication.

Genesee Health System is providing mental health support and community assistance following the Grand Blanc church tragedy—where four died and eight were injured—by offering free services at the Grand Blanc McFarlan Library this week and next, along with 24/7 hotline access.

Genesee Health System is providing free walk-in mental health support at the Grand Blanc-McFarlen Library (515 Perry Road) from Oct.

6 to Oct. 17, with service hours of noon to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday and noon to 5 p.m. Friday, for community members coping with the church shooting that killed four and injured eight on Sept. 28.

Davison football coach Jake Weingartz reached his 100th career win with a 57-14 victory over East Lansing on Friday, marking a milestone in his coaching record.

Damian Watton and Luke Hanson powered Ortonville Brandon with a combined 386 yards and 6 touchdowns in a thrilling 3OT win over their rivals — the game ended with a 57-56 score which earned them Flint-area Friday Night Hero honors.

Flint-area high school sports events took place over the weekend, featuring top runners and teams from the Greater Flint CC Championships—local coaches and athletic directors were asked to email game results and photos to reporter Jonathan Szczepaniak for full coverage.

Flint-area high school football players are recognized as nominees after impressive Week 6 performances, including Carver Purdy's 219 rushing yards and Jake Morrow's 5 touchdowns.

Voters may cast their votes multiple times until 9 a.m. on Oct. 10 to select the Football Player of the Week.

Rio Da Yung OG Live Performance

7:00-9:30 p.m. — FIM Capitol Theatre — Tickets available — Experience an unforgettable night of raw talent and electrifying energy with Flint's own Rio Da Yung OG.

Greater Flint Sports Gala

6-9 p.m. — Riverfront Conference Center — Contact for details — Celebrate local athletes with food, entertainment, and inspiring speeches.

Flint Under the Stars: Rock Big Donut with Gaddie

7 p.m. — FIM Capitol Theatre — Cost info unavailable — Enjoy rock ‘n’ roll from local favorites Big Donut and special guest Gaddie under the stars.

Halloween Cross Stitch Bookmark Workshop

1:00 p.m. — Beecher-Vera B. Rison Library — Tickets available — Create a spooky season cross stitch bookmark for your next scary read.

Greatest Love of All: A Tribute to Whitney Houston

8-9:30 p.m. — FIM Whiting Auditorium — Family-friendly event — Experience the breathtaking vocals of Belinda Davids in a stunning tribute to Whitney Houston's musical legacy.

Genealogy for Beginners

11 a.m. — Gloria Coles Flint Public Library — Registration Required — Learn basic genealogy concepts and research skills to uncover your family history.

Frightfully Fun Pops Concert

3:00-4:30 p.m. — FIM Whiting Auditorium — Enjoy an entertaining Halloween-themed concert with the Flint Symphony Orchestra featuring music for all ages.

Abducted by the 80's Tour

8-11 p.m. — FIM Capitol Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the best of 80s music live with iconic hits from legendary groups.

KISS Tribute Band Concert

8:00-9:30 p.m. — FIM Capitol Theatre — Ticketed event — Experience the electrifying tribute to KISS with fire breathing and classic tunes.

Red Hat Enterprise Linux Systems Administrator I Training

Mon-Fri, Nov 3-7 — Gabriel Protection & Training — $2250 — Enhance your Linux skills with comprehensive training on system administration.