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From rock to country, Bay City's 2023 concert season has something for everyone. The series goes strong throughout the summer, including August.

Extreme spring cleaning comes to Bay City’s parks this week

On April 23, the United Way Day of Caring and Wenonah Park Cleanup Day converge to send volunteers to spruce up the city’s parks.  

Fields, water, and wooded areas all line the RailTrail system. (Photo courtesy of Shelley Gotschling)
These trails were made for walking

The Issue Media Group editors in the Great Lakes Bay Region walk you through our 10 favorite hiking and biking trails in the Great Lakes Bay Region. These paths take you through natural areas, small towns, cityscapes, and more.  

Artists are weaving themselves into the history of the Masonic Temple near Downtown Bay City

Workshops to inspire crafters, writers, and artists take place each month at the Historic Masonic Temple.  

The YAC is encouraging young people to tackle spring clean-up, such as removing debris from area trails, projects April 23-25.
Area youth invited to participate in Earth Day community service projects

The Youth Advisory Committee of the Bay Area Community Foundation invites young people to engage in acts of community service the weekend of April 23-25.

The Frosts hope to keep the exterior as original as possible.
Enterprise Zones are a route to revitalize neighborhoods and create a sense of place in Bay City

City leaders are considering a range of ways to make it easier for homeowners and developers seeking to revitalize the community.  

Wild says yoga helped her through a time of grief and pain.
Whatever you do, stay flexible: Yogis stay resilient throughout pandemic

Two Bay City yogis turned to socially-distanced classes and online formats to show people how yoga can help them cope with the unique challenges and stress of the COVID-19 pandemic.  

One man who was part of the program not only served his country in the U.S. Air Force, he also worked as a firefighter in rural Bay County,
Habitat Bay County builds veterans up by tearing homes down to the studs and fixing them

Habitat for Humanity of Bay County gives back to those who have served our country through “Operation We Care,” a special program focused on helping veterans in need of critical home repairs.  

Outdoor dining options are critical for restaurants with small indoor dining areas, such as Mussel Beach Drive-In.
The ice fishing season may be ending in Bay City, but don’t put your shanty away just yet

Operation Shantyville has grown from one man’s mission to support local businesses into a community phenomenon as diners pack their tents to eat outdoors, extending the capacity of area restaurants.

The Hofmann’s home was built in 1872 and once belonged to Newell Eddy, a banker, lumberman, and Yale graduate.
Two families breathing new life into an historic neighborhood on Bay City’s East Side

Two young families living across the street from one another are restoring two 19th century homes in Bay City. They hope their efforts inspire others to take on their own restoration projects.

Even though restaurants now can serve indoors at reduced capacity, takeout meals remain an important part of their revenue stream. (Photo courtesy of Bay City Bills Bar & Grill)
Bay City restaurant owners dish out warm meals and support to those in need

Greg Kimbrue and Earl Bovia choose community over competition as they use their restaurants to repeatedly support those in need through a variety of fundraising and community outreach events.

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