Good morning, Bay City.

A local Japanese cultural center is offering tea ceremonies every Saturday at 2 p.m. in May and a bonsai workshop on May 30 from 1 to 4 p.m. at 527 Ezra Rust Drive with bonsai artist Jack Sustic; fees range from $5 to $100 with varying reservation requirements.

Michigan Supreme Court held oral arguments on a double jeopardy case at Bay City Central High School on Wednesday, Apr.

22 under the Court Community Connections program+ nearly 1,000 students watched, took notes and asked questions during the session after a brief choral performance.

Four MyMichigan medical centers earned their third consecutive national accreditation for nursing residency programs from the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

The programs in Alma, Clare, Midland & Mt. Pleasant include a 12-month residency that supports nurses transitioning to new practice settings, according to VP & CNO Marissa Palmer.

Doctors held a town hall at the Old City Hall restaurant on April 22 to explain how health care pricing works.

They detailed insurance plans and hidden costs to help local patients better read their bills — a move aimed at more transparency.

MyMichigan Mobile Mammogram will be at Dow Diamond on May 3 for the Pink Out the Park event + offering Bay City women a chance to receive on-site breast screenings.

Bay County health department confirmed the Lyme disease risk after local exposures and ticks carrying the bacteria were found in wooded areas.

Residents should perform tick checks, wear protective clothing and use DEET repellents to prevent bites + reduce risks.

Bay County prep sports on April 21 saw key wins as Glenn turned a 1-0 loss into a 6-5 victory against Frankenmuth and Bay City Central broke a 19-year lacrosse record with a 17-4 win over Lapeer; coaches praised resilience + teamwork.

Heywood Banks Live Show

7:30 PM — State Theatre — Tickets required — Experience the comedic genius of Heywood Banks in a unique blend of music and humor.

Open Art Hangout for Teens

3:30-4:30 p.m. — Sage Branch Library — Registration required — Unleash your creativity with various art supplies in a relaxed space for young artists.

Food for Thought: AI Exploration

12:30-1:30 p.m. — Sage Branch Library — Registration required — Engage with AI concepts while enjoying light refreshments.

Elvis Tribute Concert

7-9 p.m. — State Theatre — Ticket prices TBA — Experience the captivating performances of award-winning Elvis Tribute Artist Jake Slater across all eras of Elvis's music.