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Thursday, December 25th, 2025

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Good morning, Bay City. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 25th of December.

BUSINESS NEWS

  • Bay City zoning officials approved Next Quest Brewery’s conversion of the former First Congregational Church on Dec. 18, requiring a parking agreement, a closing time of 11 p.m., and the installation of bike racks (located at 900 6th St.).  MLive

CULTURE NEWS

  • A Bay County family has transformed its home into a festive gingerbread house display featuring over 5,000 lights, 96 blow molds, 23 inflatables, 34 trees and 11 arches — drawing visitors and spreading holiday cheer. The display at 2415 26th Street will be on view until January 5.  ABC12

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Mon, 12/29/25

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  • 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.

    Tue, 12/30/25

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  • 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.

    Wed, 12/31/25

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  • 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.

    Wed, 1/7/26

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  • Baby Storytime

    10:15-10:45 a.m. — Auburn Area Branch Library — Free — Engage your little ones with delightful stories during this interactive baby storytime session.

    Thu, 1/8/26

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  • Preschool Storytime at Auburn Library

    10:15-10:45 a.m. — Auburn Area Branch Library — Free entry — Engage young minds with fun stories and activities during this delightful winter storytime session.

    Wed, 1/14/26

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  • Baby Storytime at Auburn Library

    10:15-10:45 a.m. — Auburn Area Branch Library — Free entry — Engage your little ones in stories and songs in a cozy environment.

    Thu, 1/15/26

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  • Bookmobile Stop at Montessori Children's House

    10:30-11:30 a.m. — Montessori Children's House of Bay City — Free access — Explore a mobile library and sign up for a library card while discovering books for all ages.

    Tue, 1/20/26

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REAL ESTATE

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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