Good morning, Bay City.

Bay City will honor comedian Rob Little by declaring February 28 as Rob Little Day at the historic State Theatre (where Mayor Christopher R.

Girard presents the proclamation before his performance).

Financial Plus Credit Union donated $65,000 to the United Way through a record employee campaign and pledged to match contributions, benefiting families across Genesee - Shiawassee - Saginaw - Bay counties.

The donation underscores the credit union's commitment to local nonprofit support.

Bay County entrepreneurs now have extra time to apply for the Business by the Bay Pitch Competition as the deadline extends to March 11 at 5 p.m. Eligible businesses under two years with sales under $1M will pitch for a $5,000 prize at John Glenn High School on Sept.

16.

SVSU will host the Theodore Roethke Poetry & Arts Festival from March 20 to 25 with free events including a poetry slam, museum tours, a prize ceremony on March 24 and a tribute concert on March 23 (featuring local artists) that honor the renowned poet.

Bay City Western High School senior Brooke Case won the State of the State art contest with her piece 'Michigan's Bright Future,' and her work will appear on the cover of the official program book following Gov. Whitmer's announcement on Wednesday.

A project to build 120 affordable apartments at the former YMCA site on 501 Columbus Ave was approved by the Bay City Planning Commission on Feb.

25, featuring 40 one-bedroom, 59 two-bedroom, and 21 three-bedroom units — with pending zoning reviews for street vacating and parking variances.

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.

Easter Magic Show

3-5 p.m. — State Theatre — Tickets may be required — Experience jaw-dropping magic and a special appearance by the Easter Bunny with Joel Tacey, America's Family Funnyman.

Living Library in Focus: Women in Industry

6-7 PM — Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library — Registration recommended — Hear inspiring stories from leading women in business and entrepreneurship.

Bookmobile Stop at Montessori Children's House

10:30-11:30 a.m. — Montessori Children's House of Bay City — Free entry — Explore a treasure trove of books for all ages at the Bookmobile stop.

Free Easter Movie: Hop

6-8 p.m. — State Theatre — Free entry — Enjoy a family-friendly screening of 'Hop' this Easter season.

Pure AM Gold Concert

6 PM – 12 AM — State Theatre — Prices vary — Relive the golden age of 60s and 70s AM Radio with an 8-piece horn band performing classic hits.