Community Development

MidMichigan Music Care Program offers soothing escape for patients, families and staff

Each month, students from area high schools perform live music in the lobby of MidMichigan Medical Center – Midland with the hopes of offering some uplifting music to patients, families and staff.

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A dinner table the length of a city block: Dinner on Main Street fundraising event sells out fast

Cancer Services of Midland, Clare and Gladwin County wis looking forward to hosting the inaugural Dinner on Main coming up on September 12th.

Calling all adventurers: BeAlive Inc brings outdoor storytelling to life

BeAlive Inc is a tight band of storytellers capturing adventures of all sizes from right here in Midland. Learn about the story behind their passion for the outdoors and current momentum.

Foodie Q&A: Four local chefs on their favorite summer staples

Four chefs spanning the local food scene on their favorite summer dish, what inspires them and more.

Midland native and spoken word poet returns to lead poetry workshops

Midland native Grace Carras, a spoken-word poet will be teaching a series of three workshops coming up and working with others on her favorite craft.

Animal Control Officer Olivia Shields, recently named interim manager of the Bay County Animal Control and Care Center, works closely with Craig Goulet, Director of Administrative Services and Veteran Affairs for Bay County, to make the shelter a bet
Animal shelter seeing record number of adoptions

The Bay County Animal Control and Care Center changed its name to reflect its mission of uniting pets with families. The center has earned state accolades for its efforts to save the animals in its care.  

Love at first ride: An inside look at ballooning with the Midland Balloon Festival

What does it take to be a hot air balloon pilot? We talk to some of Midland Balloon Festival's team to understand what goes into getting the event - and the balloons - off the ground each year.

Park it: The history, design and endless uses of Midland’s neighborhood parks

Marked by neighborhood signage, there are 46 neighborhood green spaces in and around Midland for connecting, playing, picnicking and much more. Here is the story of how they came to be.

Therapy dogs provide smiles and comfort for patients and staff

How the furry friends in the Cosmic Canine Cure program at MidMichigan Medical Center – Midland work to keep anyone they come into contact with all smiles.

Float Paddle Center began renting kayaks and paddleboards during the Tall Ship Celebration.
New outdoor rec center is paddling along even before its building opens

The owners of a new outdoor recreation center in Bay City want to start a wave of interest in year-round activities along the Saginaw River.  

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