Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 23rd of June.
Good morning, Saginaw.
Volunteers are helping Ronald McCatherine and other residents transform yards on Maplewood, Hazelwood, and Collingwood avenues through the 13th-year One Week One Street program by clearing overgrowth and power washing decks this week; the project continues through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and organizers are accepting volunteers.
AMVETS Post 22 and the Valley Garden Club will host the Blue Star Memorial rededication ceremony on July 3 at 1 p.m. at 520 N.
Pine Road after relocating from Bay City Veterans Park to honor military service with a community barbecue to follow.
Five local entrepreneurs will pitch at the Saginaw SOUP Pitch Competition on Thursday, June 25 at the SVRC Marketplace Ballroom downtown; cash prizes include $3,500 for first, $2,000 for second, and $1,000 for third while attendees (with a $5 fee) vote for a People’s Choice award.
On June 22, Castle Museum archived family photos to preserve local history + support community heritage in Saginaw.
The archive project documents treasured memories with plans to inspire future local exhibits.
The Delta College Planetarium will host a free Observe the Moon Family Night on Friday, July 24, starting at 6 p.m. Astronomer Mike Murray will lead a virtual lunar tour in the Dome360 Theater and on a rooftop observation deck if weather permits (telescopes available).
Two SVSU students represented the only U.S. team in the Nelson Mandela World Human Rights Moot Court Competition, competing in virtual preliminary rounds May 18 — 23.
They faced a tight deadline to write legal briefs, showcasing strong skills in international law.
MyMichigan Health plans to break ground next month on a 20,000 sqft medical office facility—called the Cedar Ridge Building—adjacent to its Medical Center in Standish; it will house outpatient services and a geriatric psychiatry program and host a groundbreaking ceremony on Tuesday, July 7 at 3:30 p.m.
Three mosquito samples in Saginaw County tested positive for Jamestown Canyon virus during the week of June 8, coinciding with similar detections in Bay and Midland—officials advise residents to protect themselves by using EPA approved repellent and avoiding peak mosquito hours this summer.
During Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month, Henry Ford Health says new blood tests (meant for patients with memory loss) help detect Alzheimer’s proteins and are not recommended for routine screening; doctors urge anyone noticing changes in thinking to talk with their provider.
The Saginaw Spirit signed three new players over the weekend.
Drew Bate, Kyler Lauder and goalie Brady Knowling join the team from top junior programs and are expected to boost the roster for upcoming games.
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.
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