The Buttles & Indian Corridor Improvement Project is now in the design phase, led by the Michigan Department of Transportation. To stay up-to-date on the project, tune in to the new Word on the Street(s) podcast.
The We Hear You Coalition requests that Midland County residents over the age of 18 complete the Midland Racial and Ethnic Equity and Inclusion survey. Results will be shared and discussed publicly to establish goals and action plans for change.
In January, Encompass Therapy Center opened a pediatric feeding clinic — the only one in the Great Lakes Bay Region. The program aims to help children with developmental delays build oral-motor skills and to eat a diverse and healthy diet.
O’MACARON’s storefront is now open for business! If you want to try one of their 19 unique flavors of macarons, give them a visit in downtown Midland. You’ll want to get there early; they completely sold out within hours of their grand opening.
The Northwood University (NU) Gallery has been repurposed into the NU Idea Center, a space for experiential learning for students. The center hopes to open fully later this spring.
The Creative 360 is offering a full schedule of Artshops, classes, exhibits and events starting Feb. 1. Throughout the pandemic, the 360 has been well supported by the community. “We’ve really thought long and hard about how we can serve the community — and the community, in turn, has come back and supported us,” says Laura Vosejpka, executive director of the Creative 360.
Midland County Mental Health Court celebrates its one year anniversary this January. This voluntary specialty court aims to reduce jail time by rehabilitating minor offenders whose primary issues can be linked to mental illness.
By sharing elements of our day-to-day lives, Catalyst Midland hopes to foster a sense of community in Midland. Follow our new Instagram page @CatalystMidlandOfficial for relaxed and candid stories about the foundation of our community — you.
The Dow Great Lakes Bay Invitational is ramping up preparations for the Ladies Professional Golf Association tournament this summer, including their #TeamUp for the Great Lakes Bay Region charitable program. Over $230,000 will be donated to nonprofits this year; all local 501(c)(3) nonprofits are welcome to apply.
Fitness looks different this year but you can still crush your goals. The Greater Midland Community Center has a variety of options, and all of them are designed to keep you safe.
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