Good morning, Bay City.

At 301 Lafayette Ave the building that housed a drive-thru A&W for 65 years—long a local favorite—will soon become a drive-thru lemonade shop called Detroit Lemon Squeeze and Eat’ori that will operate year round, while a Wisconsin man pleaded guilty after police found nearly $82K in marijuana and firearms in a car during summer 2024 and St. Hyacinth Church at 1515 Cass Ave closed on July 28.

A protest rally was held Sunday outside the Bay County Building in Bay City when community members criticized Bay City Bridge Partners for managing the Liberty and Independence bridges with high tolls and low transparency.

Local speakers urged lower tolls+ a return to a subscription model+ to ensure better community care.

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.

Knitting Solutions Workshop

10 AM – 12 PM — Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library — Bring your own supplies — Enjoy a community knitting and crochet session with expert assistance.

Colorectal Cancer Screening Event

4-7 p.m. — Bay County Library System — Free kits available — Get screened for colorectal cancer with a private test from McLaren Bay Region healthcare professionals.