Downtown Bay City

The Bay Heritage Quilters Guild mounts a quilt exhibit. In 2011, it took volunteers two days to set up this exhibit.

Teachers are invited to Educators Summits at the Historical Museum of Bay County

The Educators Summits are designed to show teachers the museum resources available to students of all ages

Aaron and Marilee Faist pose with their son, 7-year-old Ian, and daughter, 3-year-old Morgan. The family hopes that sharing the challenges they face for Ian will encourage people to build a more inclusive world. (Photo courtesy of the Faist family)
Faist family is fighting for inclusion

Aaron and Marilee Faist hope that sharing the challenges they face for their son, Ian, helps people see why a more inclusive world is better for all

Hope for the Holidays: Local agencies playing Santa for families who need a little extra right now

The Great Lakes Bay Region has resources ready to help those struggling financially this holiday season.  

Reality Check offers axe throwing, virtual reality, and more, all under one roof. (Photo courtesy of Reality Check)
From axe throwing to virtual reality games, Reality Check is one-stop shop for entertainment

Want to go axe throwing? Reality Check can help. How about trying a game of “foot pool”? They’ve got that too. Don’t have a babysitter? No problem. There’s a toddler play area.  

State Sen. Kristen McDonald Rivet, D-Bay City, speaks at the Bay Area Chamber of Commerce 2023 State Legislative Luncheon. (Photo courtesy of Sen. Kristen McDonald Rivet)
Long-time advocate for children, Sen. McDonald Rivet plans to focus on child care in 2024

As 2023 winds down, Route Bay City asked leaders from different segments of the community to answer questions about recent progress and what's next. This week, we feature Sen. Kristen McDonald Rivet, D-Bay City.

Since the beginning, Bay City Bridge Partners has pledged to be an active member of the community.
A tale of three bridges: Tolls have begun on one Bay City bridge, construction slated for two others

Bay City is a town linked together by bridges. Two of the four bridges crossing the Saginaw River will be under construction this fall. A third bridge recently converted to a toll system.

Graphic courtesy of Business by the Bay: Pitch Your Future
Bay City entrepreneurs pitch their dreams to a panel of judges in hopes of winning $5,000

Five businesses – Princess and the Hound, LoLoBee's Lounge, Bayside Buggies, Calypso Wine Bar, and Bay City Boat Rental – competed on Wednesday night for thousands of dollars to realize their entrepreneurial dreams

Madison Danielski (Photo courtesy of Madison Danielski)
Rotary Vocational Days convince a local student that teaching is her forever career

The Bay City Rotary Club and Morning Rotary Club invited high school juniors and seniors from throughout the community to spend a morning shadowing a professional on the job. Madison Danielski spent her morning with an elementary school teacher.

Graphic courtesy of White Christmas Family Musical Experience
Slow down this holiday season and catch a classic film at the State while helping a local nonprofit

A movie, trivia, and prizes all are part of the White Christmas Family Musical Experience on Sat., Nov. 25 in Downtown Bay City. The event is a fundraiser for the Bay Area Women's Center.

Live music is planned for Bay City's historic Midland Street Business District on weekends over the next few months.
When more businesses open in the Midland Street Business District, everyone benefits

As 2023 winds down, Route Bay City asked leaders from different segments of the community to answer questions about recent progress and what's next. This week, we feature Matt Nemode from the Midland Street Business District.

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