Good morning, Saginaw.

Saginaw CAP will host its fourth annual block party on July 15 at Dr. Rufus Bradley Sr. Mission in the City Community Park located across from New Life Church at 1401 Janes Ave — the free event will run from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and offer resource booths, kids activities, games, music, and food.

Kakes the Great Popocorn Company held its grand opening yesterday — offering gourmet popcorn, handcrafted lemonades, and freshly baked goods to the Saginaw community.

Jeff Sommer of Castle Museum will lead an archaeology talk on digging into local history (at Hoyt Library, 505 Janes Ave.) from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 23, as guests learn how artifacts help reveal Saginaw’s past.

Yesterday, the Castle Museum hosted the America 250 Flights of Freedom event in Saginaw — guests sampled drink flights and watched historical interpreters bring key moments from American history to life.

The event honored influential figures who shaped the nation's path to freedom.

Consumers Energy surpassed its goal to restore over 6,500 acres by reaching 6,700 acres of land as of today (Saginaw County) and is using cleanup, invasive species removal, and tree planting to prepare more public-access areas.

Consumers Energy restored 6,700 acres across Michigan this year with clean ups, invasive species removal, native tree plantings and conservation easements plus permitted over 100 acres for public trails and recreation in more than 80 communities.

Covenant Children’s Hospital in Saginaw has introduced the *OBIX triplet monitoring system* to track three babies on one tracing system during labor.

The new technology improves care and reduces stress for mothers with high-risk pregnancies *during delivery*.

Frankenmuth’s Drew Titsworth, a right-handed pitcher at Clemson, awaits MLB Draft opportunities in Philadelphia this weekend — rounds start at 1 p.m. Saturday and 11:30 a.m. Sunday — and he will decide with his family whether to stay at Clemson or turn pro.

The Michigan Basketball Association is hosting its 32nd annual free life skills basketball camp at Mt. Morris High School today through Friday for children aged 9 to 12, with guided drills, teamwork activities, and a conflict resolution class — including meals.

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.