Good morning, Bay City.

Yesterday, at Krzysiak’s House Restaurant in Bay City, patrons lined up early to join the Fat Tuesday Paczki Day Polka-Palooza starting at 4:30 a.m. Jean and Herb Mielke celebrated 58 years of marriage with a joyful polka dance as part of this long-running event.

Krzysiak’s House Restaurant in Bay City hosted yesterday’s Fat Tuesday Packzi Polka Palooza starting at 5 a.m. on Michigan Avenue, where locals enjoyed breakfast, live polka music and packzi pick-up until noon.

Essexville-Hampton Public Schools plan to explore a bond proposal on the Aug.

4 ballot. Superintendent Davion R. Lewis formed a Bond Advisory Committee of 60 community members to rebuild trust after a narrow May 2025 failure; its next meeting is Feb. 26 at 5:30 p.m. (Garber High School).

Hell's Half Mile Film Series: It's Not Too Cold For Shorts

7-8:30 p.m. — State Theatre — Cost info not provided — An exciting collection of short films ranging from comedy to drama, sure to delight local film enthusiasts.

Monthly Mug Meals for Teens

2:30-4:00 p.m. — Auburn Area Branch Library — Registration required — Learn to make microwave meals with a fun pasta dish this month.

Seed Sorting for the Seed Library

10 AM – 4 PM — Bay County Library System — Free entry — Help prepare for the 9th Season of the Seed Library with provided supplies.

Bookmobile Stop at Montessori Children's House

10:30-11:30 a.m. — Montessori Children's House of Bay City — Free entry — Discover a diverse range of books for all ages at the traveling Bookmobile library.

Pi & Pie Diamond Art Workshop

10:00 – 11:30 AM — Auburn Area Branch Library — Registration required — Celebrate Pi Day by creating pie-themed diamond art and enjoying slices of pie.

Bay City St. Patrick's Day Races

8:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — Bay City St Patrick's Day Parade — Registration required — Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with competitive and non-competitive races in a festive atmosphere.