Tapping a maple tree

Midland’s outdoor events offer nature, crafting, and maple syrup celebrations in March

Explore Midland’s outdoor activities, from guided hikes and nature crafts to maple syrup-making events, perfect for enjoying this March.

Fisher Company celebrates 100 years in Mt. Pleasant, Midland, Bay City communities

Fisher Companies celebrates 100 years of business, marking a century of growth, community commitment, and family legacy across Mt. Pleasant, Midland, and Bay City. 

Tonia West
Coming home: Tonia West on belonging, growth, and youth empowerment

Returning to Midland after personal and professional journeys, Tonia West embraces community growth, resilience, and transformative local engagement.

Midland Center for the Arts unveils spring lineup and summer camp registration

Midland Center for the Arts is rolling out its spring programs, events, and ticket sales for shows running through June, offering a variety of experiences for all ages. 

This is how to do mental health: Community outreach builds access

The staff of Michigan’s community mental health agencies aren’t sitting at their desks waiting for the phone to ring. They are out in their communities letting people know that mental health care is within reach. 

Janet Kiehl opened Prema Rose Wellness Suite inside the Bay Professional Building on Bay City's West Side
Prema Rose Wellness Suite takes a holistic approach to good health

Prema Rose Wellness in September offered services ranging from paraffin wax and detox treatments to The Harmonic Egg and Sound Bowl Massage. Everything at the center is designed to release stress and trauma.

Erin Patrice
Building community through conversations: Meet Erin Patrice

Meet Erin Patrice, founder of The Breaking Bread Village which fosters respectful conversations across differing perspectives, building empathy through inclusive dialogue, live events, and personal connections to promote shared understanding and growth.

Build Like a Girl Inspires next generation of women in construction

The Build Like a Girl event in Midland introduced young women to construction careers through workshops, panel discussions, and hands-on experiences, aiming to increase female representation in the industry.

The front of Chef Sergey’s Bakery in the historic Ashman Circle
Chef Sergey’s Bakery opens in Midland’s historic Ashman Circle

A new bakery, founded by Ukrainian refugees, quickly becomes a local favorite with its fresh pastries and specialty coffee.

1in6 Support Group: Empowering families for an inclusive Midland

One in six children between the ages of three to 17 has a disability. Receiving this diagnosis, whether at birth or later in life, can be scary and overwhelming. Iris Mehler launched 1in6 Michigan Support, a support group for parents and caregivers of children with disabilities after this statistic impacted her life specifically. Today, the nonprofit organization continues to provide support, resources, and advocacy for the community.

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