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The tournament is offering an additional day of free admission on Wednesday, July 13.

Dow Great Lakes Bay Invitational 2022 does it “fore” the community

The Dow Great Lakes Bay Invitational returns to the Midland Country Club, July 10-16. The event includes the top professional women golfers in competition, family-friendly events, Eat Great Trail food pop-ups, and much more.

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Water feature at Longview Spray Park
With the temperature rising this week, we’re looking for places to cool down

School’s out, the weather is hot, and summer is here. It’s time to showcase what the City of Midland and Midland County have to offer to help you cool down.

Dow Gardens is one of the spots featured in Peter Owen's video.
Top Ten Things to Do in Midland

Peter Owen has a unique perspective of Midland. He grew up here but now lives in California. On a recent visit, he produced a video titled, “Midland, Michigan:  Top 10 Things to Do.”  

The festival will be held in the Larkin Parking Garage.
Tapped Beer Festival parks at new location

Tapped Beer Festival returns to downtown Midland, in a new location for its seventh annual event. The festival features live music, food vendors, craft beverage samples, lounge areas, and outdoor games at Larkin Parking Garage on Sat,  June 18.  

Conceptual drawing of the Midland Center for the Arts
Midland Center for the Arts: The Center of Possibility

The Midland Center for the Arts will undergo a multi-million dollar renovation with hopes to become a statewide and national destination.Center officials have announced  a $47 million improvement project to elevate the guest experience all while maintaining the vision of architect, Alden B. Dow.

The Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints was built in 1942. It's now Christ Covenant Church.
Mid-Century Modern Midland meeting on Sat, May 14

A historic church in Midland will be the site of a meeting where a progress report will be presented on the efforts of Mid-Century Modern Midland.

The Midland Area Farmers Market is open Wednesdays and Saturdays from 7am-1pm.
Midland Area Farmers Market is open for the season

This past Saturday marked the official  opening for the Midland Area Farmers Market 2022 season. The market is open on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Dow Diamond East parking lot.

Crazy Vines Winery is located at 37 East Saginaw Road in Sanford.
Crazy Vines Winery to open in Sanford, May 19

A new winery, Crazy Vines, is slated to open May 19 in Sanford. The business will serve wine, charcuterie boards, breads and oils, and cheesecakes.

The Freeland Walleye Festival first started with fishing and the walleye tournament.
Freeland Walleye Festival Returns with fishing, carnival, yard sales, duck races, and more

The 36th annual Walleye Festival returns to Freeland from April 28 through May 1. This year’s festivities include fishing, a beer tent, live music, carnival, car show, corn hole, disc golf, duck races, fireworks, kids trout pond, parade, and yard sales.

Home & Outdoor Living Expo at Dow Diamond this weekend

Home building and remodeling are the main attractions at Dow Diamond in Midland this weekend. The Home Builders Association of Midland County will present the Home & Outdoor Living Expo.  

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