Downtown Bay City

Pinconning teens are leveraging sweet treats and handcrafted bowls to fight hunger

Pinconning teens say their involvement with the United Way of Bay County gives them a way to provide hands-on help for their community.

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  

Give Local Bay 2025 raised more than $200,000 for 62 local funds supporting nonprofits.
Give Local Bay: Mark your calendar for the 2nd of May

The ninth annual Give Local Bay event helps donors maximize their gift to more than 50 different nonprofit agencies in Bay and Arenac counties  

Mike Jamrog, at right, and Keith Markstrom, at left, are two of about 8,000 veterans who make their homes in Bay County.
Veterans Workshop & Learning Center to celebrate its Grand Opening in May

Volunteers, donors, and grantmakers have worked together to create a special place for veterans in Bay County.

For decades, Bay Chorale borrowed space for rehearsals and concerts. Now, the choir is permanently based at the State Theatre in Downtown Bay City. It performs two shows a year, one at Christmas and one in the spring. (Photo courtesy of Bay Chorale)
Music is the language of building community for Bay Chorale

Bay Chorale celebrates its 56th year with a tribute to American composers in its Spring Concert, set for 7 p.m. Fri., April 21. New members are welcome to join the group.

Science and spring break go together, thanks to the Great Lakes Bay Region STEM Pipeline

Fun activities await the families that choose to spend Spring Break 2023 in Bay County. Theater, STEM activities, and Touch-a-Truck storytime are a few of the options.

The form of a Greek cross is visible in the Stone Chapel, which was built in 1881 and 1882. 
Lights, Camera, Passion: Ohio group brings the story of Jesus’ trial and death to Bay City church

Trinity Episcopal Church in Bay City will host “Tetélestai,” a powerful musical performance detailing the final week of Jesus’s life.  

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)
Spring cleaning comes to Bay City’s parks and business districts during the United Way Day of Caring

An army of volunteers will spend Fri., April 21 sprucing up Wenonah Park, Carroll Park, Downtown Bay City, the Midland Street Business District and other areas during the annual United Way Day of Caring.

The Annual Bay City Fireworks Festival fills the sky with lights and the parks with music and carnival rides on July 4, 5, and 6..
Band known for hit power ballads in the 1990s is headliner at the Bay City Fireworks Festival

FireHouse, known for its chart-topping hits in the early 1990s, headlines the Bay City Fireworks Festival 2023.

Graphic courtesy of Bay City Bridge Partners
Bridge tolls are coming to Bay City. The best way to save money is to register for a transponder

Liberty Bridge is open to traffic and toll-free until June 16. You can take steps now so you’re ready when tolling begins.  

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