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The Bay City Noon Optimist Club Travel & Adventure Cinema Series concludes its 32nd season on Mon., March 24

Lights! Camera! Action! Outdoor movies coming to Midland Street in August

The Great Lakes State Film Festival plans to show independent films on an outdoor screen in Bay City's Midland Street entertainment district in August and September.

From rock to country, Bay City's 2023 concert season has something for everyone. The series goes strong throughout the summer, including August.
Letter from the Bay Area Chamber of Commerce, Bay Future, and Great Lakes Bay Region Alliance

The leaders of the Bay Area Chamber of Commerce, Bay Future, Inc., and Great Lakes Bay Region Alliance endorse wearing masks to reduce the spread of COVID-19.  

The perfect day in Bay City for Adam Gac includes snacks, antiques, bingo, and drinks.
Radio personality and Masonic Temple Director Adam Gac offers a one-day Bay City guide

From antiques and bingo to beer and hearty meals, Adam Gac describes the perfect day in Bay City.

The Buy BC gift card stimulus program offers $25 gift cards for $20. The goal is to boost the local economy as it re-opens.
Gift card stimulus program aims to boost Bay County’s economy

Gift cards are still available to more than 60 Bay County-area businesses through Buy BC.

Three different mask styles being made by the Costume Goddesses group at Midland Center for the Arts.
A new website offers help to Bay County businesses making plans to re-open

Government and business leaders collaborated on a new website that gives Bay County businesses much of the information they need as they make plans to re-open.

Bay City officials are exploring ways to help businesses safely re-open when the stay-at-home order ends.
Bay City and Bay County officials are working on plans to help businesses re-open

Sidewalk cafes could sprout in Bay City’s business districts as the city relaxes ordinances in order to help bars and restaurants succeed.

Many of the riders are likely to visit local businesses during their stay in Bay City. Bay City leaders also are invited to meet the riders when they arrive at the school.
Bikers plan to pedal into Bay City in June as they ride across Michigan

About 700 bicyclists will spend the night in tents on the T.L. Handy Middle School football field on June 24. Bay City is the fifth stop for the 2020 Pedal Across Lower Michigan (PALM) ride.

Players such as Ashley Brown and Tiffany Muylle are ready to help newcomers discover the sport.
Women skating into a hockey league of their own

Women are discovering the physical and social benefits of ice hockey every Wednesday at the Bay County Civic Arena

Since the beginning, Bay City Bridge Partners has pledged to be an active member of the community.
The company buying two Bay City bridges wants to connect with the community

Bay City Bridge Partners promises to hire local workers and expects bridges improvements will promote economic development in the community.

Inside Crazy Quarters Arcade, decades-old pinball classics sit next to games created just a few years ago. (Photo Credit: Adam Salgat)
Five cool places to take your kids this winter in Bay County

Museums, donuts, and indoor pools keep kids (and adults) entertained on chilly winter days.

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