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La Hoja de Ruta de PreK Para Todos adopta un enfoque holístico para el despliegue de PreK Para Todos

En enero de 2023, la gobernadora Gretchen Whitmer anunció su plan PreK para Todos, que proporcionaría acceso a la educación preescolar gratuita a todos los niños de cuatro años de Michigan para 2027. En febrero de 2024, el Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP) publicó el plan de la Hoja de Ruta con recomendaciones

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The United Way of Bay County is more than a fundraising agency. It also sponsors community-wide events, such as the Day of Caring and Wenonah Park Cleanup. (Photo courtesy of the United Way of Bay County)
Pride and community are at the heart of the Day of Caring and Wenonah Park Cleanup

With just a month go, the United Way of Bay County is nearing the limit of volunteers it can use for the annual Day of Caring and Wenonah Park Cleanup  

On Wed., April 10, Bay County, Vietnam-era veterans are invited to a Welcome Home Dinner in their honor. (Graphic courtesy of Ambrose & Squires Funeral Home)
Guess who’s coming to dinner – Vietnam-era veterans from Bay County

A statewide committee invites all from Bay County Vietnam-era veterans who served in any military branch to a dinner in April. The goal is to honor the veterans and let them know their service mattered.

Mónica Guzmán, who wrote 'I Never Thought of it That Way: How to Have Fearlessly Curious Conversations in Dangerously Divided Times,' is coming to Delta College in April. The public is invited to her free lecture.
Leaning into curiosity is the key to bridging divides, according to author Mónica Guzmán

Mónica Guzmán, who wrote "I Never Thought of it That Way: How to Have Fearlessly Curious Conversations in Dangerously Divided Times," is coming to Delta College in April. The public is invited to her free lecture.

Ariel Rak, Keren (15), Iris Mehler, Hillel (11)
Mom of child with disability helps create Midland area support group for parents and caregivers

One in six children in the United States from the ages three to 17 years old has a disability. A Midland mom co-founded a support group for parents and caretakers of children with disabilities to provide advocacy, education, and connections for families. 

Butterflies in Bloom typically attracts thousands of visitors to Dow Gardens.
Butterflies in Bloom take flight at Dow Gardens

Dow Gardens is reopening their 1975 Alden B. Dow-designed conservatory after extensive renovation. The feature event there is the Butterflies in Bloom.  

Ric Mixter has traveled throughout the Great Lakes, diving, interviewing survivors of shipwrecks, and writing about their experiences. (Photo courtesy of Ric Mixter)
Ric Mixter chronicles maritime history through the stories of shipwrecks on the Great Lakes

Ric Mixter, filmmaker, author, and former broadcaster, is an award-winning documentarian who focuses on maritime history

Author Dave Vizard poses with Kerice Basmadjian and his latest novel at Midland Street Books. Basmadjian and Scott Byers co-own Midland Street Books, which carries Vizard's novels. (Photo courtesy of Dave Vizard)
Series of Michigan novels shines a spotlight on the businesses and people of the Bay City area

Dave Vizard, a former Bay City Times news editor, has written several novels featuring a fictional reporter digging into mysteries. The novels are set in Bay City and the Thumb.

St. Patrick's Day Sip and Strut takes place in downtown Midland, Friday evening, March 15.
Downtown Midland presents a progressive workout event with Shamrock Sip & Strut

To kick off St. Patrick’s Day shenanigans, Downtown Midland is hosting the second annual Shamrock Sip & Strut event on Friday, March 15. The progressive workout  invites participants to enjoy a unique workout bar crawl, with exercise, snacks and drinks.

Zonta Club of Midland president Lindsey McMacken with husband, Gavin, and son, Gideon.
Profile Q & A focuses on Zonta Club of Midland

In our series about local service organizations and their impact on our community, Catalyst interviews the president of the Zonta Club of Midland.

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