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On Tues., May 9, Self Love Beauty asks everyone to practice using affirming statements for internal and external dialogue. (Photo courtesy of Self Love Beauty)

Positive vibes only on May 9

Self Love Beauty encourages the Great Lakes Bay Region to celebrate Affirmation Day by spreading positive messages on Tues., May 9  

Tim Marciniak, center, retires from Bay City Central at the end of this school year. He'll be back next year, though, as the parent of a high school freshman.
Tim Marciniak retires after 31 years of making memories with Bay City schools students and staff

During his 31-year career with Bay City Public Schools, Timothy Marciniak has worked as a teacher, assistant principal, and principal. He's been at the helm of Bay City Central for 18 years.

"What a Swell Party! A Celebration Tribute to Leeds Bird" runs on April 1. (Photo courtesy of The Bay City Players)
Five decades of friendship and collaboration: Kevin Cole on working with Leeds Bird

“What a Swell Party! A Celebration Tribute to Leeds Bird” will be a journey down memory lane celebrating 50 years of collaboration between Leeds Bird and Kevin Cole. Showtimes are 3 and 8 p.m. April 1 at the Bay City Players Theater.  All proceeds benefit Bay City Players.  

Saginaw Valley State University is partnering with Alpena Community College to improve educational opportunities for nurses.
New partnership between SVSU and Alpena Community College creates opportunities for nurses

SVSU and Alpena Community College form a new partnership to help nurses further their education and grow the nursing talent pipeline.  

Some of the Chamber staff at the 2022 Golf Outing. From left, back row are Jodi LaMont, Magen Samyn, Marlana Cork, and Breanna Theisen. From left, front row, are Renee Schwartz and Leann Harrison.
Q&A with Magen Samyn, President & CEO of the Bay Area Chamber of Commerce

The Great Lakes Bay Region is in a time of leadership transition. This article is the seventh in an occasional series of Q&A articles with some of the new leaders in the area. 

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)
Michelle Judd joins MSBDC and Bay Future to help Bay County small businesses navigate challenges

New consulting position created exclusively for Bay County residents who want to start, grow or improve their businesses.  

Bay City hopes that switching to wheeled bins will encourage more people to recycle household goods. The new bins debut in January.
Bay City hopes to roll up its recycling numbers in 2023 with new wheeled carts

If you live inside Bay City limits, changes are coming to the curbside recycling program. The city is distributing larger, wheeled bins and adjusting the pick-up schedule.

The Adoration Chapel is nestled next to the sanctuary at St. James Church, All Saints Parish. (Photo courtesy of All Saints Parish)
For 35 years, the Adoration Chapel in Bay City has invited people of all faiths inside

Since August 1987, the Adoration Chapel has offered a place for silent prayer, anytime of the day or night, to all people.  

South Wenona Avenue is under construction this summer as the city embarks on an ambitious program to rehabilitate roads throughout the community.
Federal COVID-19 relief funds pave the way for roadwork in Bay City

Bay City received $31 million in ARPA funds. The city is using a big part of that money to fix roads and replace lead water service lines.  

The Disability Services Resource Center may be best-known for building ramps, but it also offers a popular summer program for people with special needs.
Enrichment programs open this summer through the Disability Services Resource Center

Two Bay area residents explain how Disability Services Resource Center summer enrichment programs helped them grow.

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