Good morning, Bay City.

The Garfield Township Volunteer Fire Department building on West Erickson Road was mostly destroyed in a fire on Thursday morning — the roof collapsed and fire trucks will be inspected to see if they are usable.

Detroit Lemon Squeeze—a new brick-and-mortar restaurant run by a Bay City food truck owner—opened at 301 Lafayette Ave. in September and serves fresh lemonade, smash burgers, and more.

In Frankenmuth, the Bavarian Blast Waterpark won the Leading-Edge Award from the World Waterpark Association for its innovation.

The Michigan Small Business Development Center will host the 2025 Business by the Bay Pitch event at John Glenn High School Auditorium on November 12.

Finalists will pitch their business ideas before judges to compete for $11,500 after a meet and greet at 5 p.m. and a pitch contest at 6 p.m.

USPS has launched Project Safe Delivery ahead of the holiday season to warn locals about scams involving fake texts and unsolicited QR-coded gifts—tips shared by Postal officials.

The agency urges residents to track packages online and ignore messages asking for personal details—steps that help ensure safe package deliveries.

Bay City has closed Marquette Avenue just before the Wilder Road intersection due to an unexpected issue—drivers are advised to use Lewis Street for rerouting.

The city said the road is expected to reopen by Monday with a possibility as early as Saturday night.

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.

Warren Miller's Sno-Ciety Film Presentation

7-9 p.m. — State Theatre — Ticket required — Experience the thrilling premiere of Warren Miller's latest snow-themed film capturing community and adventure in winter culture.

Film Crew Club for Teens

3:30-4:30 p.m. — Sage Branch Library — Registration required — Explore filmmaking and video media with provided equipment from the Michigan Learning Channel.

17th Annual Gobbler Gallop Trail Run/Walk

2:00-3:30 p.m. — 3495 Midland Rd, Saginaw, MI — Registration Fee — A fun Thanksgiving morning race that has become a family tradition for families in the Saginaw Valley Area.

Celebrate the Season Concert

7-9 p.m. — State Theatre — Ticket info not provided — Enjoy holiday tunes performed by local musicians to support hospice care.