Great Lake Pride announces Pride Month events throughout region
Great Lakes Bay Pride and its community partners celebrate Pride Month throughout June with events across Bay, Isabella, Midland and Saginaw counties.
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Dow Gardens opens new welcome center, marking 125 years of hospitality
The Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow Foundation will celebrate the opening of a new 22,000-square-foot Welcome Center at Dow Gardens on Friday, June 19, marking a major new chapter in the 125-year history of the beloved botanical destination.
Midland Community invited to help celebrate and pamper mothers of children with disabilities this Mother’s Day
1in6 Support is hosting a special Mother’s Day event to honor mothers of children with disabilities, offering them a chance to relax and feel appreciated through donated wellness services from the community.
Butterflies in Bloom enters final week at Dow Gardens conservatory
With just days remaining, visitors still have a chance to walk among thousands of butterflies at the Dow Gardens Conservatory before the annual “Butterflies in Bloom” exhibit closes April 19.
AAUW Used Book Sale: Turning old books into new opportunities.
The AAUW Midland Branch’s spring Used Book Sale returns to Midland Mall April 24–26, with donation barrels available starting March 27. The longtime community fundraiser supports scholarships for local women and girls.
Bay-Arenac ISD event highlights everyday role adults play in early literacy
Parents, educators, and community partners explore how relationships, daily routines, and language-rich interactions help build literacy skills from birth.
2026 Summer Camps in the Great Lakes Bay Region: Fun, learning, and adventure for kids of all ages
Area summer camps are gearing up to offer everything from outdoor explorations and sports to arts, music, and STEM activities.
Voices of Black Midland announces oral history series
A new discussion series from the Voices of Black Midland project invites community members to listen, reflect, and talk through the lived experiences of Black residents in Midland County.
Fans pack Midland Mall as Comic Con returns for another year
The Midland Mall was packed with costumes, collectibles and crowds as Comic Con brought a weekend of pop culture and creativity to the community.
Nearly $300K in Seed Awards bolster Michigan’s local food and farming
Nearly $300,000 in Seed Awards from the Michigan Good Food Fund will support 18 food and farm businesses across Michigan, helping small, locally rooted operations grow and improve food access.
