Good morning, Bay City.

The Boys and Girls Club in Bay City has grown from 25 to nearly 100 daily attendees under director Gib Garcia— a retired teacher and former club member who revitalized the club with new programs like esports, media production and certified babysitting courses.

The club now serves children ages 6 to 18 with structured programming, transportation from schools and meals during school days.

This weekend, local events offer family fun with the Bay County Fair running through Saturday in Bay City, the Saginaw County Fair in Chesaning, and the Frankenmuth Flower Festival featuring 25 acres of sunflowers — the used book sale, Flint’s Bacchanalia Block Party, and Saginaw’s Gospel Festival add more seasonal choices.

Bay City police arrested two Wisconsin men last summer—one was found passed out in an idling Mercedes full of marijuana, an assault rifle, and a handgun—and the second man later took a plea deal for four felony charges.

Adam R. Ball from Saginaw and Anthony Thelen from Pewamo pleaded guilty on July 30 for running a scheme that used shell companies and false minority claims to win government contracts and overcharge the government— they agreed to pay a $1.1 million penalty.

Public Arts Midland and the Midland Area Cultural Awareness Coalition are inviting artists in the Great Lakes Bay Region to enter the Creativity Contest themed 'In diversity there is beauty and strength'—submissions are due by Sept.

15 at 11:59 p.m. and selected works will be showcased at Creative 360 on Oct. 9 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.