Good morning, Saginaw.

Consumers Energy reminded residents that if they need help with heating resources they should call 211—offering a direct way to access assistance.

Memorial Healthcare will convert a closed Rite Aid in Flushing into a health center to offer primary, urgent and specialty care while Grand Management and Development in Saginaw Township plans to turn a vacant Rite Aid on State Street into six retail spaces including a bank and restaurant. The township Planning Commission approved the project and it is set to open next fall.

Bavarian Inn Restaurant in Frankenmuth will offer a Thanksgiving Harvest Buffet with seating starting at 11 a.m. on November 27 — the restaurant also will serve a take-home roasted turkey dinner that must be pre-ordered by 4 p.m. on Nov 23 with pickup on November 26 and November 27.

Bangor Township Schools will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony at John Glenn High School on November 5 from 4—6 p.m. to unveil its new sports and STEAM addition, which includes an auxiliary gym, weight room, training room and SmartLab.

Hemlock Public Schools, Lockwood STEM Center and SVSU announced a new partnership that will give students more robotics and STEM opportunities.

Under a five-year agreement, SVSU will offer an annual $3000 scholarship to students who finish the robotics program and enroll as first-year undergraduates.

A coalition has formed to help residents in Bay and Arenac counties who rely on food benefits now paused by the federal shutdown.

The group—made up of local nonprofits, schools, and government agencies—will create an emergency food fund and work with 211 Northeast Michigan to coordinate food distribution and volunteer efforts.

Flint Firebirds vs Saginaw Spirit

7:05-8:35 p.m. — Dow Event Center — Stream available — Witness the heated rivalry unfold as two local teams clash on the ice.

Saginaw Spirit vs. Windsor Spitfires

7:05-8:35 p.m. — Dow Event Center — Cost info not provided — Catch the thrilling clash between the Saginaw Spirit and Windsor Spitfires live on FloHockey.

Brantford Bulldogs vs. Saginaw Spirit

5:30-7 p.m. — Dow Event Center — Check local listings for cost — Watch an exciting OHL match-up featuring the Bulldogs and Spirit live on FloHockey.

Dustin Lynch and Scotty McCreery Concert

6:30-8:30 p.m. — Dow Event Center — Last-minute tickets available — Experience a night of country music with Dustin Lynch and Scotty McCreery.

Still Waters Tour with Leanna Crawford and Cade Thompson

7-8:30 p.m. — 850 W Genesee St, Frankenmuth, MI — Ticket prices vary — Experience Leanna Crawford’s inspiring songs and deep faith on her debut tour.

The Nutcracker

7:00–8:30 p.m. — Temple Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the magic of this classic holiday ballet at the renowned stage in Saginaw.

Deer Widow Craft Show

11 AM – 4 PM — Horizons Conference Center — Free entry — Explore a variety of unique handmade gifts and support local artisans in a creative atmosphere.

Jerry Seinfeld Live in Saginaw

7:00-8:30 p.m. — Dow Event Center — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of laughter with legendary comedian Jerry Seinfeld.

Saginaw Spirit vs. Windsor Spitfires

7:05-8:35 p.m. — Dow Event Center — Stream on FloHockey — Catch the thrilling matchup as the Saginaw Spirit take on the Windsor Spitfires in an exciting hockey showdown.