Good morning, Hamilton.

Hamilton City Schools and The Lane Libraries partner to offer free summer meals, books, and games to children (adults pay $6) and ease food cost pressures.

Today, the Big Blue Food Truck holds an Old-Fashioned Grill Out at Benninghofen Playground from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., with more stops planned.

Grace Baptist Church in Wayne Township is repairing damage from an electrical fire on May 31 that gutted its ministry room; insurance will cover most of the $225,000 loss (permits are pending to remove the roof).

Vacation Bible School and anniversary events will be held in the picnic area.

Mika Forte announced the launch of Mar’Dasia’s Bright Light Foundation to honor her daughter by offering after-school programs and a summer camp for children with autism in Butler County.

The foundation seeks community involvement as it plans to expand its services to nearby counties.

First responders across the Tri-State are carrying Brave Bags (sensory kits with headphones, fidgets, and AAC cards) to improve communication in emergencies; the nonprofit LionHeart Collective has supplied them to four fire stations and two police departments, including one in West Chester, over the past year.

Liberty Twp. resident Delaney Bonfield has launched Lionheart Collective to supply Brave Bags filled with sensory tools to first responders to help special needs children during emergencies.

West Chester Fire Department recently completed training with the bags, and other agencies may soon request them at no cost.

thyssenkrupp BILSTEIN of America announced Monday, July 13, that it will add about 100 jobs at its Hamilton site—expanding its workforce of 600 and investing in advanced shock absorber production.

MC Chris Live Performance

8-11:30 p.m. — The Comet — Free entry — Catch MC Chris from Aqua Teen Hunger Force live with Small Red in a cozy dive bar setting.

Always Patsy Cline

7:30-10:30 p.m. — Warsaw Federal Incline Theater — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a heartfelt tribute to the legendary Patsy Cline's music and life.

Business Succession Forum

7:30-10:30 a.m. — Union Hall — Non-refundable ticket required — Explore essential strategies for business transition and future planning.

Big River Get Down Music Festival

Various times — RiversEdge Amphitheater — Free admission for most shows — Celebrate Hamilton's musical roots with performances from top bands and local talent.

David Shaw's Big River Get Down: JJ Grey & Mofro, & Band Of Horses

12:00 PM — Marcum Park — Ticket prices vary — Experience a day filled with live music from renowned artists in Hamilton, Ohio.

Newsies

7:30-10:30 p.m. — Covedale Center For the Performing Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience the live musical adaptation of the beloved newsboy story.

Josh Johnson's Comedy Band Camp

5:00 p.m. & 8:30 p.m. (Aug 1), 7:00 p.m. (Aug 2) — Taft Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience a unique blend of comedy and live music in a nostalgic summer camp setting.

Leagues Cup: FC Cincinnati vs Pachuca

7:30-9 p.m. — TQL Stadium — Premium seating available — Enjoy an exciting match as FC Cincinnati takes on Club Pachuca in the Leagues Cup.

Cincinnati Reds Home Game

12:40-1:40 p.m. — Great American Ball Park — Check online for ticket prices — Enjoy the excitement of a live baseball game at the Reds' home ground.

Ozzmosis + The Warped Band Tribute Night

6-10 p.m. — RiversEdge Amphitheater — Free admission — Celebrate the sounds of Ozzy Osbourne and the Warped Tour with live music under the stars.