Good morning, Bay City.

General Motors supported local nonprofits with a $60,000 community impact grant on November 12 to boost STEM education in the Bay Area— the funds were split among the Bay Area Community Foundation, the Bay County Historical Society, and United Way, and an additional $60,000 grant will be awarded today to three Saginaw-area organizations.

Smith Food Pantry in Bay City has expanded its service from only helping veterans to serving all community members in need—offering food, clothing, and pet supplies as demand grows.

The nonprofit will give away Thanksgiving food baskets to veterans on November 14 and host a pop-up pantry on November 19 at 1338 North Johnson Street.

The Junior League of the Great Lakes Bay Region will hold its 36th Festival of Trees from Nov.

14 to Nov. 16 at the Great Hall Banquet — located at 5121 Bay City Road in Midland — where over 130 decorated trees, wreaths and garlands will be raffled to support community programs. Tickets will cost $5 per person (free for children 6 and under) and a food donation truck will collect nonperishable items to help families in need.

Bay Area Community Foundation is launching its first GivingTuesday donation campaign, Threads of Community: Weaving a Tapestry of Generosity.

The foundation will host a generosity card event at the Pere Marquette Depot from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on GivingTuesday where attendees can write messages on postcards that will be mailed to support local needs.

A Meridian Township family suffered two lithium ion battery fires in less than two weeks—one that destroyed their car when headphones ignited in the garage and another that damaged their home when a battery pack went into thermal runaway, leaving them displaced while fire officials warn of rising device dangers.

Owner Anthony Malenfant — a military veteran — said his Major Skate park is opening a new indoor location at Saginaw's Fashion Square Mall to offer skateboarders a safe option after the outdoor park closed due to hazardous painted surfaces.

The street-style park will open December 1 and feature design elements like manual pads.

Five entrepreneurs pitched their business ideas at John Glenn High School in a Bay City event aimed at turning ideas into jobs and winning a share of $11,500 in cash prizes.

Malynnda Stewart’s Compassionate Navigation won the top prize + all finalists benefited from weeks of training with the Michigan Small Business Development Center.

The Bay City Public Schools Board of Education voted on November 10 to let Superintendent Grant Hegenauer file for a bond that will pay for renovations and technology upgrades—more details will be shared at board meetings on December 8 and January 12, and voters will decide on the bond in the May election.

Bay City Bridge Partners has recovered its Facebook page after unauthorized posts featuring police body camera footage appeared in late October—officials removed the videos and took extra security measures to protect the account.

Kawkawlin Township’s planning commission will consider Steve Dennis’ application for a special use permit to install an incinerator to be used as a crematorium at its meeting Thursday at 7 p.m.—residents with concerns are urged to attend and voice their questions.

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.

Needle Crafters Club

6-7:30 p.m. — Auburn Area Branch Library — Free entry — Unite with fellow crafters and share the joy of knitting and crocheting.

Miss Danielle's School of Dance Holiday Showcase

5:30-9:30 p.m. — State Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate the holiday season with dazzling performances from local dancers at their inaugural showcase.

Free Christmas Movie: The Polar Express

1-3 p.m. — State Theatre — Free entry — Enjoy a festive screening of The Polar Express as part of a Christmas movie series for the community.