Good morning, Saginaw.

Credit Unions Impact Saginaw invites the community to join Red, White & BOOM! on Thursday, June 25 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Mid-Michigan Children’s Museum; the free event offers bounce houses, crafts, live DJ entertainment, and giveaways including American flags, hot dogs, and Impact Saginaw cinch sacks.

For its 13th year, volunteers will refresh a local neighborhood this week by cleaning streets and planting new greenery, inviting residents to join the effort.

Hercules, a gentle black lab, was sworn in as the newest canine advocate to help children find their voice in the courtroom on Tuesday, Jun.

16. This unique role brings comfort to young witnesses and highlights local community innovation.

This week, several Juneteenth events in Saginaw will honor late Lula Briggs Galloway & celebrate local achievements.

Taste of Soul takes place Friday at First Ward Community Center, followed by a downtown Freedom Parade on Saturday and a Father’s Day gala at Rita’s Southern Soul Café on Sunday.

Monday, the Saginaw Valley State University Board approved its operating budget for fiscal 2027, raising in-state undergraduate tuition by 4.4% for full-time students & allocating up to $6.4 million for renovations at University Village.

Saginaw Spirit celebrated 25 years on Jun.

16 and marked a milestone in the community with special events that highlighted the team's history and local impact.

Ithaca earned the Tri-Valley Conference Blue softball championship in 2026 with a 22-12 overall record and a 10-2 TVC Blue record, and three all-league players were honored, with Maeli Akin as Player of the Year and Shelby Shankel as Coach of the Year.

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.

First Aid/CPR/AED Certification Class

4-8 p.m. — YMCA of Saginaw — Contact for pricing — Equip yourself with the skills to respond to emergencies and save lives.