Annual book sale is a page-turning opportunity to support your community
Your next great read (or ten great reads) await at the 2025 Friends of the Bay County Library System Book Sale, set for July 31-Aug. 2.
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John Glenn students earn college scholarships and grants for their school during STEM competition
Students from four local Great Lakes Bay Region schools – including John Glenn –participated in the 12th annual A.H. Nickless Innovation Award competition at SVSU. They presented months of hard work, planning, research, and development for a chance at $77,500 in college scholarships and grants.
More than 60 kids are waiting for mentors in the Great Lakes Bay Region
Big Brothers/Big Sisters of the Great Lakes Bay Region needs adult volunteers to serve as mentors to at-risk kids in the area. The program makes a big difference in the lives of kids.
New equipment helps plant wildflowers in order to draw in pollinators
The Bay County Soil Conservation District was awarded a $39,000 grant through EGLE to purchase a new No-Till Drill. The compact drill allows property owners to seed small plots of land, creating habitats for pollinators and filling otherwise unusable land with wildflowers.
Sip, savor, and support The Arc of the Bay during an April 24 fundraiser
Empty Canvas Concert at the State Theatre offers ticket-buyers the chance to enjoy art, music, wine, and chocolate while helping out a local nonprofit.
Consider giving blood, you might just be someone’s type
Blood donations often fall off in the summer as people go on vacations. But the need for blood always exists. Versiti Blood Center has a number of options for people to donate all summer long.
Experience local charm when summer brings festivals and more to Bay County
Get out your calendars, summer fun is just around the corner. Highlights include the return of the Appledore IV, the Bay City Fireworks Festival, and Wednesdays in the Park.
Give Local Bay 2025 is bigger than ever, with teen involvement and more activities
Give Local Bay event on May 6 raises money for more than 50 nonprofits in Bay and Arenac counties. The event also aims to raise the visibility of nonprofits in our community while encouraging youth philanthropy.
United Way’s Day of Caring rallies Bay County volunteers for a community-wide cleanup
United Way of Bay County’s Day of Caring brings volunteers together on Fri., April 25 to make a difference. More than 500 volunteers will step up to tackle community beautification and clean-up projects during the annual event.
Bay County agencies are weaving a safety net for families facing food insecurity
Nearly half of us in Bay County struggle to afford food. In response, a network of local agencies provide crucial support for families facing financial insecurity.
