YouTube videos, games, and social media can be an easy way to keep kids entertained during the summer, but local educators are sounding the alarm and saying time spent on […]
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“Light” Up Your Day At Midland Center’s Newest STEM Exhibit!
Midland Center for the Arts has opened their newest pop-up STEM exhibit in the IFF & DuPont STEM Exhibit space. At the Speed of Light is a hands-on, immersive, and […]
Investing in the Power of Families Grant Creates Community Collaboration
The Historical Museum of Bay County, located in Bay City, has reason to celebrate. A national organization, Parent as Teachers, has awarded a $10,000 grant to fund two programs, Power […]
Spring Break STEM Staycation 2024
A STEM-based adventure is kicking off soon in the Great Lakes Bay Region, aimed at getting families and kids engaged in local out-of-school-time learning activities during winter break! Organized by […]
THE CLASSIC “TAIL” OF THE RAINBOW FISH COMES TO MIDLAND CENTER FOR THE ARTS!
The beloved story by Marcus Pfister of sharing, helping others, and kindness is swimming to a theater near you! Midland Center for the Arts welcomes you and your family to witness […]
Great Lakes Bay Region STEM Ecosystem to Host Holiday STEM Staycation Partnership with Go Great Lakes Bay and the Mt. Pleasant CVB
A STEM-based adventure is kicking off soon in the Great Lakes Bay Region for the holiday season, aimed at getting families and kids engaged in local out-of-school-time learning activities during the break […]
Santa’s Shopping Locally for STEM Holiday Gifts-2023
Santa’s Shopping Locally for STEM Holiday Gifts – 2023 The Great Lakes Bay Region is a unique place to live and shop. This year let’s support both our children’s STEM […]
Get Up and Get Down to Earth at Midland Center for the Arts!
Dig deep as you uncover the many layers of our planet and investigate how Earth has changed over billions of years. Explore volcanoes, earthquakes, and geological records that showcase the […]
Bring Your Children to See Their First Live Concert with DISNEY ENCANTO: THE SING-ALONG CONCERT!
Does the ENCANTO soundtrack play on repeat at your house? Is your little one ALWAYS talking about Bruno? Then you’re in the right place! Interested in bringing your children to […]
Bay Shore Camp: Why Summer Camp? Why Now?
Seems a little early to be talking about summer camp before winter has even fully settled in, but many parents are talking about it. In fact, some camps (including Bay […]
Mid-Michigan Children’s Museum Puts STEM in Play
As an adult, we see our kids, grandkids, nieces, or nephews playing every day. You might think, “I wish I just got to play all day.” What we don’t always […]
Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan is Creating Leaders
Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan is Creating Leaders Girl Scouts is in the business of creating the leaders of tomorrow. Any girl from ages 5-18 can have a blast while […]
Bay Community Tennis Association: Tennis is a lifelong sport… Get out and play!
Our story Bay City was originally home to 50 courts open to the public. But as court maintenance costs increased and the number of tennis players decreased, many courts were […]
TRI-KIDS-TRY YOUTH TRIATHLON THROUGH THE EYES OF VETERAN VOLUNTEER
TRI-KIDS-TRY YOUTH TRIATHLON THROUGH THE EYES OF VETERAN VOLUNTEER By: Gloria Heye The sun rises over the wooden playground of Plymouth Park, my whistle is pursed upon my lips, and […]
Running for Their Lives – Grit Your Grief 5k Run/Walk
Running for Their Lives – Grit Your Grief 5k Run/Walk by Camille Nitschky, The Grief Lady Do you remember running as a child? Just for the sake of running? Feeling […]