Good morning, Saginaw.

From June 1 until July 31, Menards is accepting non-perishable food donations for local food pantries; donation boxes (placed near exit doors at each location) let residents lend a hand.

Sterling Area Health Center held a food giveaway on Jun.

8 for parents and seniors who expressed thanks for the support.

The Castle Museum will host Flights of Freedom on Wednesday, July 8 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the museum where historical icons will come to life to explore evolving ideas of freedom while guests sample a flight of hard cider, beer, or non-alcoholic lemonade.

Amanda Richert, an English teacher at All Saints Catholic in Bay City, received the 2025-26 Excellence in Teaching Award for her commitment to student learning and faith.

She is the third teacher from the school to be honored and will get a $2,500 stipend from a local endowment.

Hemlock Public Schools has appointed Danyelle Hillman as its first Performing Arts Center Director, and she will also teach two classes at Hemlock High (bringing years of music and theater experience).

She starts this month as the district prepares to open its new arts center later this year.

At the former automotive manufacturing site on East Genesee Avenue, workers were exposed to asbestos during a 2019 demolition and regulators halted work, leading to Applied Partners LLC being fined $500,000 — and placed on two years of probation for failing to fully remediate known asbestos hazards.

Frankenmuth Bavarian Festival

12 a.m.-11:59 p.m. — Frankenmuth Scout Building and Zehnder Park — $15 — Celebrate German heritage with music, parades, and delicious food and drinks.

Rio Da Yung Og & FWC Big Key Live

9 p.m.-2 a.m. — Platinum Creation — Paid entry — Experience the electrifying first live performance in Saginaw by Rio Da Yung Og and FWC Big Key.

Frankenmuth Magic Show

7-8:30 p.m. — Fischer Hall — $15-$20 — Experience stunning illusions and laughter at this family-friendly magic extravaganza.

Jazz in the Garden

6-8 p.m. — Andersen Enrichment Center — Free entry — Enjoy enchanting jazz music in a beautiful garden setting on four consecutive Wednesdays in July.