Good morning, Bay City.

Communities First, Inc. hosted a philanthropy panel discussion on Mar.

4 in Bay City to share ideas on community giving + plan future support projects.

Al Thieme, founder and inventor of Amigo Mobility, died on Tuesday, Mar.

3 after a short battle with cancer (he was surrounded by family) as his pioneering work transformed accessible mobility in the community.

Bay City Fireworks Festival will celebrate America's 250th independence from July 1 to 4 with live music and fireworks along the east Saginaw River.

John F. Kennedy Drive will close for the event — local businesses are launching challenge fundraisers for festival president Earl Bovia.

Seventeen high school students will compete in the Poetry Out Loud Finals at CMU in Mount Pleasant on Saturday, March 14, reciting poetry for a $1,000 cash award and a chance to advance to nationals for a $20,000 college scholarship.

Margie Dziurka (63) is pursuing her nursing degree at Davenport University’s Midland campus.

After decades of caregiving for her family, she returned to school and is on track to graduate in May 2027.

Financial Plus Credit Union will open five new branches later this year.

The new locations are on State Street in Saginaw, the Center Avenue corridor in Bay City, and in Holly, White Lake and Hartland to better serve local members.

MBS International Airport is operating as normal despite TSA workers working without pay due to a partial government shutdown that began Feb.

14 — Airport Director Canders advises travelers to check with airlines for any potential delays.

The state will distribute nearly $94 million to 313 local government entities and tribes during the 2025 fiscal year under the Marijuana Regulation Fund.

Eligible areas will get $54,017.10 for each licensed marijuana retail store and microbusiness — including Bay County — to support education and road repairs.

Local leaders, elected officials and developers met at the Midland Center for the Arts on March 4 to discuss expanding housing across Arenac, Bay, Clare, Midland and Saginaw counties.

They outlined the need to increase home production from 647 to nearly 7,783 homes annually.

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.

Legendary Lit: A Fantasy Book Club

10:30-11:30 a.m. — Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library — Registration required — Dive into the mystical world of fantasy literature with a fresh book every six weeks.