Good morning, Bay City.

The Crim will host the Halloween Hustle 5K and Kids Trick-or-Trot event on Oct.

25 at Crossroads Village.

Artists have begun painting vibrant murals in Bay City and Flint as part of projects led by groups like United We Go and the Flint Public Art Project.

Gina Anayana said the Friendship Wall project invites art from local and global creators—marking a new chapter for public art in both cities.

On Tuesday, Oct. 21, volunteers and staff from the Saginaw Basin Land Conservancy began transforming a former General Motors plant into a 300-acre nature preserve by planting over 100 trees donated by Bay Landscaping at the future Saginaw River Headwaters Recreation Area.

The group will host an open house on Oct. 23 and plans to add 500 more trees by next week—aiming to improve the region's canopy coverage.

Mental health providers will meet at Saginaw Valley State University’s Gilbertson Hall on Nov 7 from 8 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. for the Great Lakes Bay Region Mental Health Provider Summit (registration is $50) where Jane Harness will address youth mental health (focusing on social media impacts).

On Oct. 20, Bay City officials approved a resolution urging the state legislature to ban kratom sales to minors after three fatal overdoses were reported in Bay, Midland and Tuscola counties.

Dr. William Morrone said low doses of kratom boost energy but higher doses mimic morphine—leading to dangerous withdrawal symptoms and addiction.

Michigan lawmakers plan to limit Medicaid coverage for weight loss drugs to those classified as morbidly obese and individuals with Type 2 diabetes as part of the new state budget directive to control costs.

The changes will take effect January 1, 2026, and affected Medicaid beneficiaries will receive advance notice before any adjustments apply.

McLaren Bay Region broke ground on McLaren Bay West—a $53.6 million redevelopment of its former special care site that will become a multispecialty campus with a freestanding emergency department and expanded diagnostic services.

Construction is set to begin before the end of the year with the first patient treated in spring and the emergency department opening in summer.

Brian's House, a hospice guest house in Essexville that served over 1,000 terminally ill patients since 2017, closed due to a funding shortage and will reopen by Christmas if donations meet its goals.

The organization plans to change its sliding fee system to a set fee while hosting fundraisers at Willew Lounge & State Theatre in Bay City.

Cool2Duel Dueling Pianos

7-9 p.m. — State Theatre — Ticket price not listed — Enjoy an interactive night of fun with classic hits and audience participation.

Permanent Jewelry and Charm Bar Pop-Up Event

11 AM – 5 PM — Fran & Dot Boutique — No appointment necessary — Explore unique permanent jewelry and handmade pieces at this downtown pop-up event.

Knitting Solutions

10 AM – 12 PM — Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library — Bring your own supplies — Drop in to knit and crochet with expert assistance available.

Weekly Match Play Tournament at Crazy Quarters Arcade

6:30-9:30 p.m. — Crazy Quarters Arcade — $1 entry fee plus coin drop — Compete in weekly pinball tournaments for players of all ages and skill levels.

Halloween Move & Groove

10:30-11:00 a.m. — Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library — Free entry — Enjoy a fun, spooky movement program with costumes and trick or treating for little ones.

Ghost Tours at the Historic Masonic Temple

11:00 p.m. — Historic Masonic Temple — Tickets $1.88 service fee — Explore the haunted history and conduct your own ghost hunt in this iconic building.

Mediterranean Dream Travelogue

7-9 p.m. — State Theatre — Tickets available — Experience a captivating journey through the Mediterranean with filmmaker Marlin Darrah sharing stories of art and culture.