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Bay City
Monday, July 28th, 2025
Good morning, Bay City. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 28th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Round Room, a Verizon authorized retailer, gave away $3M in free backpacks during its 13th annual School Rocks Backpack Giveaway — easing back-to-school costs for local families in Bay City. Hundreds of families attended kid-friendly activities while some stores offered clear backpacks to meet school requirements. ABC12
- ➤ Last week, Bay City mourned the unexpected death of Bradley Tucker—37, who served as the city’s HR director and high school football coach—and residents learned about plans for Water Street Lofts, a project that will add 89 new apartment units downtown. Other news included a felony charge against a Walmart worker, a new general manager at Bay City Bridge Partners, a review of Flock Safety camera plans, final approval for a homeless drop-in center, and leadership changes at McLaren Bay Region that will take effect August 11. MLive
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Permanent Jewelry and Charm Bar Pop-Up at Fran & Dot Boutique
6-8 p.m. — Fran & Dot Boutique — No appointment necessary — Explore permanent and ready-to-wear handmade jewelry in Downtown Bay City.
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50th Annual Used Book Sale
8 a.m.-8 p.m. — Bay County Civic Arena — Hardcovers $2, Paperbacks $1 — Dive into thousands of used books while supporting community library programs.
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2025 Summer Music Fest
Various times — Summer Music Fest — Admission fee applies — Experience a delightful mix of traditional polka and diverse musical acts at Frankenmuth's premier festival.
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Podcasting for Beginners Workshop
6-8 p.m. — Bay County Library System — Free entry — Learn to record and edit podcasts with expert guidance in a hands-on environment.
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Great Lakes Beer Festival
2-7 p.m. — Dow Diamond — VIP ticket includes buffet — Sample Michigan's finest craft beers and enjoy live music in a vibrant ballpark setting.
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Knitting and Crocheting Meetup
10 AM – 12 PM — Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library — Bring your own supplies — Drop in to knit and crochet with expert assistance available.
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Monthly Zine Meet Up
2-4 p.m. — Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library — Materials provided — Create mini-books filled with your creative expressions at this interactive zine workshop.
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Westside Putt & Pub Crawl
12-4 p.m. — H2O's Waterside Grill — Registration required — Enjoy a fun day traversing 9 bars with 9 unique putting holes in Bay City.
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