Bay County

The owners of Walraven's Pool Service Inc. say younger people want pools in their backyards, leading to an uptick in restoration work.

Despite chlorine shortages, people are diving into pool ownership

Owners of a local pool business says people are investing in building and renovating backyard pools  

The Saginaw Bay Trading Co., which bills itself as an outdoor lifestyle store, opened in Downtown Bay City early in June.
The Saginaw Bay Trading Company brings outdoor lifestyle items to Downtown Bay City

The family that owns My Secret Garden has expanded into a new building, offering clothing, swimwear, water shoes, and more to appeal to outdoor enthusiasts  

Multiple events happen every day in Downtown Bay City, making it difficult to keep track of what happens when. A new interactive calendar aims to make it easier to find event details.
Clickable, interactive, and easily integrated – Downtown Bay City calendar makes planning easier

From yoga classes to rock music, Downtown Bay City created an interactive calendar to help keep track of all your entertainment options  

The United Way of Bay County is more than a fundraising agency. It also sponsors community-wide events, such as the Day of Caring and Wenonah Park Cleanup. (Photo courtesy of the United Way of Bay County)
On a steamy summer day, fall feels far away, but it’s time to start gathering school supplies

The United Way of Bay County and the Wirt Family Foundation are looking for donors and volunteers to support a back-to-school program. 

If you’ve driven down First Street, you’ve probably seen the Jefferson Project building. Today, it doesn’t look like much. But Avram Golden hopes to transform the century-old building into the center of a thriving art district.
Avram Golden hopes to build an art district to revitalize a little-used part of Downtown Bay City

Avram Golden’s ambitious Jefferson Project includes public art, a makerspace, studios for artists, event space, and a place for classes in welding and other industrial skills.  

The trees planted included bare root whips, which are young trees. The SBLC also planted some larger saplings. (Photo courtesy of Zachary Branigan)
Program to spread trees throughout Bay and Saginaw counties takes root

The Saginaw Basin Land Conservancy is taking steps to address the critical need for more trees in Bay City and Saginaw.

British subjects living in the region plan to celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee in Downtown Bay City in June.
Celebrate Her Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee with a family party in Downtown Bay City

A handful of British subjects living in the Great Lakes Bay Region are planning a once-in-a lifetime celebration of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.  

The Bay Area Women's Center is creating and distributing educational coloring books throughout the community. The hope is the coloring books will help families talk about tough topics.
This race is going to the dogs and that’s a good thing for domestic violence survivors

A unique 5K race that allows dogs to join humans on the route takes place June 12 to raise money to help domestic abuse survivors take care of their pets.

Kevin Novellino, owner of Brooklyn Boyz, invites you to a 20th anniversary celebration for his eatery. (Photo Credit: Ashley Brown)
Brooklyn Boyz planning a celebration for its 20th anniversary

Brooklyn Boyz is planning a celebration of 20 years in business that includes music, food, and entertainment.

Michigan Sugar Company President and CEO Neil Juhnke addresses grower-owners from the cooperative's East District during a Tool Shed meeting held in April 2023 at Maple Grove Acres in Ruth. (Photo courtesy of Michigan Sugar)
Small business grants help Bay City entrepreneurs build a better community

Small business owner says she's grateful for programs such as the Bay County Small Business Grant Program. The programs helped her boutique weather the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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