Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 9th of January.
Good morning, Bay City.
🏘️ Community
Bay Area Chamber of Commerce will host its 26th Annual State of the Community on Feb.
3 from 11:15 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the DoubleTree by Hilton Bay City-Riverfront (One Wenonah Park Place); local leaders including Jim Barcia and Dana Muscott will address regional priorities for the community.
The Great Lakes Bay Veterans Coalition donated more than 12,000 hygiene items to Aleda E.
Lutz VA Medical Center in Saginaw during its largest annual Fill the Trailer event. Over 40 local groups contributed items valued at about $111,908 — a boost for veterans in need.
Multiple weekend events are scheduled.
Today in Flint, a free vision board party runs from 6 to 8:30 p.m.; tomorrow in Bay City, a lecture on Great Lakes survival and a 90s-themed trivia night at Wanigan Eatery & Pub will start, while Saginaw hosts bowling event from 3 to 5 p.m.
💼 Business
Bay County has opened applications for the Business by the Bay pitch competition, offering a $5,000 prize and expert mentorship to businesses less than two years old (annual sales under $1M).
Apply by March 4 at 5:00 p.m.; finalists will pitch at John Glenn High School on Sept. 16.
🎭 Culture
Girl Scouts of the USA announced a new rocky road-inspired sandwich cookie called Exploremores—featuring chocolate, marshmallow and toasted almond crème—joining classic favorites this cookie season.
Local booths and online sales will support programs in STEM and the outdoors for Girl Scouts.
🏛️ Government
Bay County received a $500,000 grant from the Michigan Health Endowment Fund to fund its Guardianship Diversion Project — a two-year effort protecting elder adults from unnecessary guardianships and financial harm.
The program, which began on Jan. 1, will support early intervention and informed decision-making into Dec. 31.
🎉 Bay City Events
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Preschool Storytime at Auburn Library
10:15-10:45 a.m. — Auburn Area Branch Library — Free entry — Engage young minds with fun stories and activities during this delightful winter storytime session.
Baby Storytime at Auburn Library
10:15-10:45 a.m. — Auburn Area Branch Library — Free entry — Engage your little ones in stories and songs in a cozy environment.
Bookmobile Stop at Montessori Children's House
10:30-11:30 a.m. — Montessori Children's House of Bay City — Free access — Explore a mobile library and sign up for a library card while discovering books for all ages.
Todd Michael x Johnny Guest Concert
8 PM — Stables — Enjoy great food and drink specials — Rock out to a night of country music with Todd Michael and Johnny Guest.
9th Annual Band Roulette Show
5-9 p.m. — State Theatre — Ticketed event — Experience spontaneous musical performances by talented artists from the Great Lakes Bay Region for a good cause.
Needle Crafters Club
6:00-7:30 p.m. — Auburn Area Branch Library — Free entry — Bring your knitting and crochet projects and enjoy crafting with fellow enthusiasts.
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