Good morning, Hartford.

The Hartford Foundation awarded over $780,000 to 30 local groups to deliver free+low-cost summer programs for children, teens and people with disabilities, with more than 6,600 participants expected to join.

This initiative supports community enrichment and academic engagement during the summer.

A 10-year-old artist from Ansonia had her artwork shown at the United Nations in New York on Wednesday—she joined a United Nations Women’s Guild program to raise money for children in need.

Town officials will give her access to a studio so she can continue to create art and inspire other young artists.

Connecticut faces a housing shortage with 92,000 affordable units missing and lawmakers working this week on a proposal to ease zoning-obstacles for more housing.

The plan would let towns convert empty commercial properties to apartments and support market-rate development in East Hartford while lowering building costs.

On Wednesday, the state Senate passed a bill that will limit insurers’ rate hikes and fine companies up to $625,000 annually if they do not follow mental health parity laws — the measure aims to ease care access and shorten treatment delays — and it now moves to the House for final passage.

Lawmakers debated housing policy and parking regulations at the state Capitol on May 22 — a recurring disagreement over state control of new developments.

Destined Rivals Prerelease Tournament

Tournament Name — 10 a.m. — Tabletop Gaming Center — Registration fee applicable — Compete in the latest TCG series with fellow enthusiasts.

Senior Living Awards Virtual Tour

9 a.m. - 7 p.m. — Online Event — Free entry — Explore the best of senior living communities and their exceptional services and awards.

League Challenge Tournament

6:30 PM — Tabletop Gaming Center — Competitive entry — Show off your TCG skills at the local league challenge.

New Hampshire Fisher Cats at Hartford Yard Goats

7:10-8:40 p.m. — Dunkin' Park — Ticket prices vary — Catch the thrilling action as the Fisher Cats take on the Yard Goats in an exciting baseball showdown.

Yard Goats Baseball Game

12:10-3:00 p.m. — Dunkin' Park — $40 — Catch the Hartford Yard Goats in action while enjoying a buffet and great seating on the Yeungling Party Deck.

Back To The Future - The Musical

8 p.m. — William H. Mortensen Hall — Tickets available — The beloved 80's film classic comes to life in a brand-new musical journey through time and space.

Evening Retreat for Music Ministers

6-9 p.m. — Holy Family Retreat & Conference Center — $45 for non-members, $35 for NPM members — Gather with fellow music ministers for an evening of singing, learning, and spiritual reflection.

Smino's Kountry Kousins Tour

7:00-8:30 p.m. — The Webster — Ticket prices vary — Experience Smino's genre-blurring sound with sharp lyricism and infectious groove alongside Samara Cyn.

Back to the Future - The Musical

7:30-9 p.m. — William H. Mortensen Hall — Tickets available — Experience the musical adaptation of the iconic 80's film with Marty McFly and friends.

Unicorn World

9:00-10:30 a.m. — Connecticut Convention Center — Family-friendly fun — Experience a magical world with life-like unicorns and enchanting activities.