Good morning, Bay City.

Sanford American Legion Riders Post 443 will collect teddy bears and stuffed animals for children at Covenant Kids on Aug.

15. Registration starts at 1 p.m. followed by a 3 p.m. ride and a 20th anniversary celebration from 6 to 10 p.m. with live music and a pig roast dinner.

The Labadie Rib Fest is underway at Veterans Memorial Park, featuring rib competitions, a celebrity cook-off that raised funds for charity, and a live music lineup — Night Ranger is performing today while Chris Janson is set for Sunday, with family activities such as pig races and a petting zoo available.

The Bay Chorale will hold its Christmas in July concert later this month to offer festive music for locals.

More details (including time and venue) are available on the group’s website.

Mark Seymour resigned from his role as vice president of Bangor Township Schools Board on July 22 after over 20 years of service — officials will hold interviews on Aug.

17 at 5:30 p.m. in the Edison Administration Building to select a candidate for the remainder of his term ending in 2028.

Financial Plus Credit Union opened its Bay City East branch at 708 Center Ave. in downtown Bay City after a recent ribbon-cutting ceremony.

The building (formerly the public library) now hosted a new mascot unveiling for Bay City Central High School and marks the first of five planned locations.

Bookmobile Stop at Montessori Children's House

10:30-11:30 a.m. — Montessori Children's House of Bay City, MI — Free entry — Explore a treasure of books for all ages at the community's traveling library.

Baffling Bill the Magician

12:30-1:15 p.m. — Sage Branch Library — Free admission — Experience a delightful magic show for families featuring audience participation and enchanting tricks.