Good morning, Bay City.

A benefit concert for Family Promise of Mid Michigan will be held in Flushing at Riverview Park on Sept.

7 at 3 p.m. to raise funds for local services.

A Bay City man, Jason M.

Samborn, caused a high-speed drunken driving crash in July 2024 that left him and two others hospitalized—he was sentenced on Aug 28 to 18 months probation and fined $1,465.

Former Bay City State Theatre director Mike Bacigalupo may soon enter a plea in a federal fraud case targeting local organizations — including Bay City State Theatre, Bay City Historical Society, and Michigan Economic Development Corp — as his hearing before U.S. Magistrate Judge Patricia T. Morris has been set, although no date is provided.

Bay City Public Schools approved a three-year contract with the Bay City Education Association on Sept.

2 that released the school calendars through 2028. The new agreement sets key dates including the 2026-27 school year from Aug. 25 to June 4 and the 2027-28 year from Aug. 24 to June 2 with scheduled breaks.

Makers Market at Uptown Bay City

4-7 p.m. — Live Oak Coffeehouse — Free entry — Explore unique creations from over 70 talented artists in the vibrant atmosphere of Uptown Bay City.

Downtown Bay City Wine Walk

5:30-9:30 p.m. — Downtown Bay City — Cost not specified — Enjoy fine wine, appetizers, and live music at the annual Wine Walk celebration.

Hell's Half Mile Film & Music Festival

Various times — State Theatre — Tickets vary — Celebrate independent films and live music in Bay City's vibrant downtown.