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Amberlyn Hales opened MI Table in order to create the kind of community where her children – who range in age from 14 to 3 – will want to live as adults.

Young Entrepreneurs: Bay City restaurant owner offers new cuisine in an old building

Amberlyn Hales hopes to cook up a strong community while she's offering healthy, nutritious food at MI Table in downtown Bay City.  

Bay County Growth Alliance to offer grants to encourage economic development

The Bay County Growth Alliance celebrates its 40th birthday by creating a grant fund to help attract entrepreneurs and visitors.  

Murals exist in unexpected places, such as the back of a landmark theater.
Public art matters: Communities and artists benefit from downtown murals

While you're shopping or dining in Downtown Bay City, pay attention to the public art and murals. You'll discover beauty and learn about local history.  

Built in the style of an Italian Villa, this home features a number of extravagant amenities, including a 13-seat private theater, a wine cellar and tasting room, and a party veranda.
From duplexes to historic homes, starters to estates: Checking in on Bay City real estate

Whether you want a fixer-upper or a move-in-ready villa, Bay County real estate options offers something for everyone.

In his 50-year career as a referee, Don Rose has sought to enforce the rules of the game without detracting from the action on the field or court. It’s often said the best officials are those who go unnoticed.
Football referee brings 50 years experience to the field

At 85 years old, Don Rose still serves as a football referee for a few games every year. The Bay City Central High School graduate is one of the oldest and longest-serving referees in Michigan.  

Striped Canopy is a furniture and home décor consignment store, featuring a furniture painting workshop in the back.
Shop owner celebrates one-year business anniversary with purchase of the Goddeyne building

Striped Canopy Consignments & Home Décor store and the Traveling Light Yoga studio will celebrate their one-year anniversaries with an open house and cheese-and-wine anniversary reception on Nov. 9.  

At Do-Art in downtown Bay City, participants learn about famous painters and other artists. They practice techniques to polish their work. Some students take visual adventures in weaving or paper art. Others focus on chalk and acrylics.
Bay City artists find gateway to friendships, new experiences

The goal of Do-Art is to help people with disabilities prepare for the next step in their lives, including employment. Recently, many of the artists earned a paycheck for their art.

Films may take center stage during the Hell's Half Mile Film and Music Festival, but live bands are an important part of the annual event.
Hell’s Half Mile Film and Music Festival returns to Bay City this month

Hollywood comes to Bay City this month when the Hell's Half Mile Film and Music Festival brings movies, music, and a filmmaking contest to the Great Lakes Bay Region from Sept. 26 to 29.  

The Historic Masonic Temple sits at a busy intersection near Downtown Bay City.
Recruiting takes center stage for theater company

Vanishing Elephant Players, a volunteer company of actors and theater enthusiasts based in Bay City, hosts an open house and variety show on Sept. 13. The goal is to recruit new members.

The Frosts hope to keep the exterior as original as possible.
End of summer real estate watch: Bay City

If you like the area, but aren't sure you're in the right home, act now. You could enjoy the winter in one of these homes.

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