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Tips & Words of Wisdom for Parents of First Time Middle Schoolers

Middle School!!! These two words loom over my household as the first day of school quickly approaches.  I will be a mother of a middle schooler and what makes this […]

Christmas in July Party at G’s Pizzeria: Benefiting The Salvation Army 

The Christmas spirit typically brings to mind white glistening snow, sparkling lights and joy in our hearts. However, the celebration of miracles, hope, family and community happens every day in […]

Librarian Secrets: Avoiding the Summer Slide

Did you know that many students lose academic gains from the previous year during the summer? It’s called “the summer slide”. At Bay County Library System, we have several resources […]

Midland’s DOW GREAT LAKES BAY INVITATIONAL Offers Family-Fun

There is no reason to travel far this summer with all the amazing events occurring right here at home in the Great Lakes Bay Region. Mid-July is packed full with […]

School at Home – The Bangor Township Virtual School (BTVS)

The Bangor Township Virtual School (BTVS) The Bangor Township Virtual School (BTVS) is a 100% free K-12 online school located in Bay City, Michigan. We are proud to serve Bay, […]

Bay City’s TALL SHIP CELEBRATION Brings Joy & Excitement to Families

Bay City has hosted a fleet of international tall ships since the inaugural event in 2001; bringing joy and excitement to all who visit. This year marks the 7th Tall […]

STEM Pipeline: Prevent the Summer Slide with BEDTIME MATH

The STEM Pipeline’s mission is “to promote science, technology, engineering, and mathematics in the Great Lakes Bay Region.”  STEM Pipeline: Prevent the Summer Slide with BEDTIME MATH The 2018-2019 school […]

Sailing Lessons, Summer Camps & Boat Building with the Saginaw Bay Community Sailing Association

Founded over twenty years ago, the Saginaw Bay Community Sailing Association provides affordable sailing lessons and affordable access to sailing for the youth and adults of the Mid-Michigan area. Sailing […]

COPOCO CCU Annual Kids Club Safety Day in Bay City

COPOCO Community Credit Union has hosted the Annual Kids Club Safety Day for 25 years. COPOCO CCU Annual Kids Club Safety Day FREE Event Open to the public Event Focus: […]

Librarian Secrets: Summer Reading Program

Anne Clark is the Children’s Coordinator for the Bay County Library System and the mom of two young children. Librarian Secrets: Summer Reading Program Summer is a great time to […]

Trusted Internet Resources for Children – Approved by a Local Media Teacher

Scott is a father and teacher here in the Great Lakes Bay Region. As a media teacher and librarian he enjoys expanding his students minds with new on-line technology and […]

Home School!?!?

Amy is a mother and an educator.  She and her husband have been homeschooling their children for seven years. Home School!?!? It’s true, and I’ll be completely honest. Eight years […]

May’s KIDS Happenings: FAMILY-FRIENDLY Weekend Events

May’s Kids Happenings A full listing of fun and family/ kid-friendly weekend events occurring in the Great Lakes Bay Region.  This includes Bay, Isabella and Saginaw County.  If your event […]

The Midland Center for the Art’s SENSORY FRIENDLY Performance of JOSEPH

Sensory-Friendly Performance of JOSEPH  The arts are a place where everyone should be welcome – welcome to experience a great story, a moving piece of music, take in or create […]

FREE Comic Book Day – May 4th

FREE Comic Book Day – May 4th It is almost here, MAY 4TH, the day that we all get to celebrate COMIC BOOKS!  Gather up the kids and head out […]