Good morning, Bay City.

Consumers Energy buys gas in summer (when prices are lower) and stores it underground to help keep winter heating bills stable in Michigan.

Families can further lower costs by using free home energy analysis and simple energy-saving tips.

Bay City Academy 6th, 7th and 8th graders delivered 125 care packages to nurses at McLaren Bay Region Hospital this week after fundraising led by science teacher Kelly Pletzke; the project began in 2021 after the superintendent was hospitalized with severe COVID-19 complications.

Delta College unveiled a $6.7M renovation of its computer science and IT wing (its first update since 1961), expanding class and lab space by 4,672 sqft at the Frankenlust campus.

Students will begin using the upgraded facility when the winter semester starts in January 2026.

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.

Free Christmas Movie: The Grinch

6:30-8:30 p.m. — State Theatre — Free entry — Enjoy a magical evening with a classic holiday film fun for all ages.

Santa Joe's Christmas Movie Marathon

12-8 p.m. — State Theatre — Toy donation for admission — Enjoy a full day of classic Christmas movies benefitting local children in hospitals.

Breakfast with Santa & Mrs. Claus

9 AM - 3 PM — Bavarian Inn Lodge — Ticket price includes taxes and gratuity — Enjoy a delightful breakfast buffet and festive activities with Santa and Mrs. Claus.

Paint A Nutcracker Art Event

11:00-11:30 a.m. — Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library — Registration required — Celebrate the holiday spirit by painting your own mini nutcracker with family-friendly fun.

Free Christmas Movie: Miracle on 34th Street

6:30-8:30 p.m. — State Theatre — Free entry — Enjoy a classic holiday film with the community at the historic State Theatre.

Lifesize Fortnite at WIRT

11 a.m.–12 p.m. — Bay County Library System — Registration required — Compete in teams to build the best fort and defend it in a lifesize adaptation of Fortnite.

Noon Year's Eve Countdown Party

11:30 a.m. — Auburn Area Branch Library — Registration required — Celebrate the New Year with cake, dancing, and a cozy countdown to noon while in your pajamas.

NYE Comedy Show at The State Theatre

8:00 – 9:30 PM — State Theatre — $25 to $35 — Enjoy a night of laughter with nationally touring headliner Mike Ball and support local causes.

Winter Preschool Storytime

10:15-10:45 a.m. — Auburn Area Branch Library — Registration required — Enjoy engaging stories tailored for preschoolers during this lively session.