Midland

Local agency works to give foster families dignity and support

The Foster Families Navigation and Resource Center, based in Bay City, establishes an endowment fund at the Bay Area Community Foundation to ensure it’s around to support generations of foster families.

United Way and Bay County work together to remove transportation barriers for seniors

The United Way of Bay County and the Bay County Department on Aging launched a pilot program called "Ride Forward," to provide non-emergency transportation.

Enjoy Homestead Sundays, bird banding, kayaking at Chippewa Nature Center this summer

Chippewa Nature Center’s summer lineup includes free, family-friendly educational events. Highlights include Homestead Sundays, bird banding, paddling excursions, and guided nature experiences.

Midland Abilities Parade returns May 17 to celebrate inclusion and accessibility

The Abilities Parade returns May 17, celebrating inclusion, accessibility, and community through art, activities, resources, and family-friendly fun.

The Voices of Black Midland archive shares oral histories to raise racial awareness

A community-led oral archive shares the impactful stories of black residents in Midland throughout its history.

Ashman Circle welcomes Brass Cat Tattoo

Midland welcomes its fourth tattoo shop, Brass Cat Tattoo, the business aims to bring collaboration and creativity to Ashman Circle.

Downtown Midland is a treasure trove of fall delights, offering vibrant colors, blooming flowers, cozy spots to relax, and festive decor.
Enjoy the fall colors in Downtown Midland

Skip the traffic and enjoy your fall colors in Downtown Midland. From trees ablaze with autumn hues, to festive decor, you'll find your seasonal fix on every corner. 

Creative 360 fills the month with events

View the works of emerging artists, try your chops at a poetry slam, or enjoy the sounds of a big band at Creative 360 this month.

Sanford residents lined up to enjoy half-off cones at Salt Springs
Sanford celebrates Neighboring Week at Salt Spring

Sanford celebrates Neighboring Week with an ice cream social hosted at Salt Spring, showing how the spirit of "Sanford Strong" still remains.

Student art celebrating diversity to adorn 8,000 Midland School Chromebooks

Midland Public Schools and Midland County Inclusion Alliance select artwork by Alice Kim and Elise Collier for Chromebook stickers, celebrating the "Better Together" theme of diversity and inclusion district-wide.

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