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Festival brings 19th-century farm life to Midland’s Chippewa Nature Center

Chippewa Nature Center will host its Fall Harvest Festival on Oct. 4 with demonstrations, crafts and family activities.

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‘Combined energy turned into a good tornado’: The Bay Area Women’s Center’s 50-year evolution

A dozen founding mothers created the Bay Area Women’s Center in 1975. Today, the nonprofit organization serves women, children, men, transgender, and non-binary individuals facing domestic and sexual violence.

Pulse collaboration with MiLeap seeks to transform child care access in Michigan

The Pulse initiative is transforming early childhood in Michigan by bridging the gap between research and practice.

Midland Neighboring Week
Your guide to Midland Neighboring Week events and celebrations

Neighbors across Midland to share stories, food, and fun during Neighboring Week.

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Hike, bike, and enjoy a sweet treat with first-ever Pedals to Pines event

Little Forks Conservancy and Friends of the Pere-Marquette Rail Trail invite Midland residents to enjoy a casual bike and hike event on Saturday, Sept. 27.

Wild Ones Mid-Mitten Chapter connects people and native plants 

Wild Ones promotes native landscapes through education, advocacy, and collaborative action

Why talking about suicide is the best way to prevent it

Mental health agencies encourage conversation and sharing stories as a key method of preventing suicides.

Local agency works to give foster families dignity and support

The Foster Families Navigation and Resource Center, based in Bay City, establishes an endowment fund at the Bay Area Community Foundation to ensure it’s around to support generations of foster families.

Food program nourishes a sense of empowerment for survivors of domestic violence

A food program at the Bay Area Women’s Center seeks to give power back to domestic violence survivors of all ages and genders.

Sanford Founders Day brings history, family fun, and community together Sept. 6

Sanford Founders Day, held on Sept. 6, unites neighbors and visitors with a parade, museum exhibits, children’s activities, food, and entertainment, fostering community connection and celebrating shared history.

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