You are holding in your hands the 2025 edition of Spectrum: The Answer Book.
The Daily News’ goal in putting this directory together is to provide new and long-time residents with a one-stop information source on everything they need to know in Midland County and surrounding areas.
Highlights of the section include information about the many great attractions that can be found in the area, along with a
calendar of events so that you can plan your entertainment options throughout the next several months.
The section also features information about a wide variety of local organizations for those looking to plug into the community, and a listing of organizations that provide assistance to residents. Plus, there are church listings, information about government officials, schools, and more.
Enjoy the section and all it has to offer.
Midland County Museums Attractions:
Alden B. Dow Museum of Science and Art
Located in Midland Center for the Arts, 1801 W. St. Andrews Road, the Museum occupied nearly 30,000 square feet of space and featured rotating exhibition galleries and a permanent handson exhibition, The Hall of Ideas, combining elements of science, technology, history and art. After the 2020 flood, the Center teams have worked tirelessly with the local, state and national levels to secure the necessary funding to repair and improve the facilities. The Studio School offers art classes and other related experiences as part of a year-round curriculum. Visit www. midlandcenter.org for current hours, admissions and exhibit information.
Midland County Historical Society
The Midland County Historical Society is the home for all things history in Midland County with a robust collection in its archives. Following the historic flooding events in May 2020, the Historical Society rescued all of the items in its collection, which are currently located at Midland Center for the Arts. For more information on the Midland County Historical Society, events and exhibits, please visit www.midlandcenter.org/history.
Sanford Centennial Museum
The museum is located at the corner of Smith and Saginaw in Sanford. It is open Saturday and Sunday from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day
weekend. Hours are Saturdays 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sundays 1-5 p.m. There is no admission or parking charge. Call 989-6879048, see the Facebook page or go to sanfordhist.org for more information.
The museum features turn-ofthe-century buildings including the main museum housed at Riverside School, the Smith family log cabin, Clare Z. Bailey chapel, Sanford town hall, Olson general store, Felix school, a Veterans Memorial, a bunk house, two vintage cabooses, a railroad switch engine and box car, covered bridge and a Big Wheel Log Hauler. A permanent Santa House is on the grounds. Special events include: Founders Day weekend (always the weekend after Labor Day) in September and the Santa Express in December. Founders Day includes a pancake breakfast, the annual parade downtown, free live country music, a petting zoo, face painting, barrel train and free children’s pony rides, children’s treasure hunt, wood branding, old fashioned machine demonstrations, blacksmithing and more.
Private tours are available with prior arrangements.
Coleman Historical Society
203 E. Railway St., Coleman. President Pam Dashner; Vice President Al Selesky; Secretary Sheryl Watson; Treasurer Christie Rellinger. Information, 989-4650337 or on Facebook, Coleman Historical Society, Coleman Michigan.
Painter Jim Perkins continues the work of restoring original murals inside the chapel at the Sanford Centennial Museum Thursday, Feb. 10, 2022.
Recreation Attractions:
BOWLING
Midland
Valley Lanes, 5021 Bay City Road, 989-496-3940.
Beaverton
Beaverton Bowl & Lounge, 3325 S. M-18, 989-435-8384.
Clare
Gateway Lanes & Lounge, 1410 N. McEwan, 989-386-2201.
Gladwin
Meadow Lanes, 430 5th, 989-426-7671.
Sanford
Northern Lanes, 1129 E. Saginaw, 989-687-5562.
MIDLAND PARKS & RECREATION
Telephone number: 989-837-6930.
Midland City Forest: Offers tobogganing, sledding, ice skating,
cross-country skiing, hiking, mountain biking trail, chalet rental. Call for rental information and the hours City Forest is open.
Midland Civic Arena: Provides indoor ice skating.
Trail Walking: The Pere Marquette Rail Trail begins at the Farmers Market, downtown at the end of Ashman Street. The paved trail extends 30 miles to Clare. Also a 4.25-mile trail runs from The Tridge southeast around the Grand Curve and ends at Patrick and Illinois. The Chippewa Trail extends 3.5 miles from the Tridge southwest to the Nature Center.
Swimming: A pool is available at Plymouth Park, located at the corner of Swede and East Wheeler Road. Stratford Woods beach features swimming and is located off East Ashman Street, one-quarter mile east of Waldo Road. The city has two spraygrounds, the Gerstacker
Sprayground in Chippewassee Park located near the Tridge, and the Longview Sprayground, located at Longview School, 337 Lemke St.
BMX Bike Track: Located in Stratford Woods Park.
Canoes: Canoes are available to rent at the Golfside boat launch on Golfside Drive between Currie Parkway and Chippewassee Park.
Disc Golf: An 18-hole course is located at the intersection of Towsley and Whitman Streets.
Skateboarding: Trilogy Skate Park is located in Chippewassee Park. Hours are 8 a.m.-10:30 p.m.
Dog Park: Located in Chippewassee Park. Other recreational activities include: Greater Midland Tennis Center: 900 E. Wackerly. 989-631-6151.
About 150 runners and walkers competed in the annual SOS Animal Rescue Dirty Dog Trail Run at City Forest Park.
Roll Arena: 2909 Bay City Road, 989-496-2900.
GOLF
Midland County
Currie Municipal Golf Complex: 36 holes, par-3 and driving range, 989-839-9600.
Midland Country Club: 1120 W. St. Andrews, private, 18-holes, 989-832-8866.
Bay County
Bay Valley Resort: 2470 Old Bridge Road, Bay City, 18-holes, 989-686-3500.
Sandy Ridge: 2750 W. Lauria, Midland, 18-holes, 989-631-6010.
White Birch Hills: 360 Ott, Bay City, 18-holes, 989-662-6523.
Quality 10 Powered by Emagine: 3250 Kabobel Drive, Saginaw, 989-771-7700.
Sports Teams And Clubs Attractions:
Great Lakes Loons:
825 E. Main St., Midland, 989-8372255
The Great Lakes Loons, based in Midland, are a minor league baseball high-A affiliate of the 2024 World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers.
The Loons played their inaugural game at Dow Diamond on April 13, 2007. Over 324,000 fans flocked to Dow Diamond – at 825 E. Main St. – that first season, and over 2 million total since. They won their
first championship in 2016.
Dow Diamond, a beautifully constructed stadium, has established itself as one of the premier minor league stadiums in the country, earning several awards in the process.
Since its opening, the stadium has hosted 70 Loons home games each season, as well as 1,000 concerts, formal functions, and other special events. Packed with state-of-the-art amenities, the Dow Diamond is sure to provide the perfect day out for
Great Lakes Loons fans, including on-site suites, outfield firepits, play area, and more.
Tickets can be purchased by calling 989-837-2255 or at loons.com
Saginaw Spirit
6321 State St., Saginaw, 989-4977747
The Saginaw Spirit is junior hockey team with home ice in Wendler Arena at the Dow Event Center, 303 Johnson St., Saginaw. They are members of the West Division
The Great Lakes Loons welcomed students from schools in the Great Lakes Bay Region to the Dow Diamond on May 2, 2025 for School Kids Day.
of the Western Conference of the Ontario Hockey League, one of the major junior leagues of the Canadian Hockey League.
The Ontario Hockey League (OHL) is regarded one of the top player development leagues in the world, and continues to be a leading supplier of talent to both the National Hockey League and Canada’s National teams at all levels as well as U SPORTS (Canadian University) hockey. Other sports clubs:
Bay Regional Fencing Alliance: A USFA fencing club that specializes in Olympicstyle foil fencing. Meets at 8390 Midland Road, Freeland. Contact Carrie Owens, 989-900-0434 or bayregionalfencingalliance@ gmail.com
Midland Amateur Hockey League: Midland Civic Arena, 405 Fast Ice Dr., Midland. Youth ice hockey for ages 4-18. midlandhockey.net
Greater Midland Tennis Center: 900 E. Wackerly St., 989-631-6151.
Midland County Sportsman’s Club: 8825 Sturgeon, Midland. Email mcsc.comments@gmail. com.
Mid-Michigan Dive Adventures Club: Divers of all levels are invited to join to meet dive buddies and embark on diving adventures locally and abroad. Group meets once a month in Midland and is also available via Zoom. For more information visit ScubaClubMichigan.com
Saginaw Bay Community Sailing Association: 100 5th St., Bay City. Youth and adult sailing lessons throughout the summer in downtown Bay City. Youth scholarships available. For more information, visit www.sbcsa. baysailbaycity.org or call 989-922-7245.
Tri City Motor Speedway 85 Wheeler Road, Auburn. Race schedule May through September.
Tricitymotorspeedwaymi.com
Stephen I. Houseal
Dow Event Center Entertainment:
The Dow Event Center, located at 303 Johnson St., Saginaw, offers area residents hundreds of entertainment, sports, cultural and educational opportunities annually.
Performers at the center have included Elvis Presley,
Patti LaBelle, Stevie Wonder, Brad Paisley, Carrie Underwood and Kid Rock. The 2025 concert lineup includes Alice Cooper, Leanne Morgan and a tribute to the BeeGees. The popular Shrine Circus comes to the center every January.
The Saginaw Spirit play more than 30 hockey games each year in Wendler Arena, which is part of The Dow Event Center.
For more information, go to www.doweventcenter.com or call The Dow Event Center box office at 989-759-1330.
The Saginaw Spirit lift the Memorial Cup trophy after defeating London in the championship game Sunday, June 2, 2024.
Midland Center for the Arts calls itself the Great Lakes Bay Region’s cultural destination for worldclass entertainment at the intersection of science and art. Imagine a place where art, science, history, music, theatre, dance, films, camps, classes and professional world-class entertainment are under one roof.
The Center for the Arts features two performance venues, pop-up art and hands-on science exhibits, studio school, a historical museum, gift shop, and the Pendulum Lounge where patrons can relax with friends and refreshments before most performances.
The Center for the Arts encourages participation in as well as appreciation for art, music, science and history. Designed by the architect and philanthropist Alden B. Dow (1904-1983), the Center is a nonprofit public foundation that represents six groups: Alden B. Dow Museum of Science and Art, Center Stage Choirs, Center Stage Theatre, MATRIX:MIDLAND, Midland County Historical Society, and Midland Symphony Orchestra.
Activities at the Center are supported in part by the Michigan Council for
Midland Center for the Arts Entertainment:
Arts and Cultural Affairs, a partner agency of the National Endowment for the Arts. Go to www. midlandcenter.org for current hours and event information. Midland Center for the Arts is at 1801 W. St. Andrews Road and can be reached by calling 989-631-8250.
MATRIX:MIDLAND
MATRIX:MIDLAND brings in world-renowned guest artists, concerts and professional entertainment throughout the year. Formerly a summer festival, MATRIX:MIDLAND is now a series as part of the Midland Center for the Arts annual season. To learn more about this series, visit www.midlandcenter.org/matrix for more information. You can also call at 989-631-8250.
Midland Center for the Arts announced Matt Travis as the new president and CEO.
Visual & Performing Arts Groups Entertainment:
Center Stage Choirs:
Midland Center for the Arts, 1801 W. St. Andrews Rd., Midland, 989-631-5930. Center Stage Choirs is a volunteer choral organization providing members and audiences opportunities to experience the power of the live voice. Five ensembles make up the group. They are: Camerata Singers, which performs works designed for a smaller choral ensemble, both a cappella and with accompaniment. The Chorale, an ensemble performing a wide range of repertoire from the sacred and popular genres. Golden Guild, open to all and performs regularly at senior activity centers. Center Stage Youth Choirs, for students in third through eighth grades, and teaches vocal technique and music appreciation
in a choral setting. Men of Music, which specializes in popular, folk and barbershop music. Visit www. mcfta.org for current audition and performance information.
Center Stage Theatre:
Midland Center for the Arts, 1801 W. St. Andrews Rd., Midland, 989631-5930. Center Stage Theatre is a national award-winning volunteer theater organization staging performances in comedy, tragedy and musical drama. Rising Stars, for ninth graders through graduating seniors, features the top talent of the Great Lakes Bay region. Visit www. mcfta.org for current audition and performance information.
A community band that meets in the summer and performs at Central Park. Conductor: Steve DeRees, dereesse@midlandps.org
DStreet Music Foundation: The foundation exists to promote and support music, art and entertainment in the area. The foundation organizes several events and fundraisers, including the annual Parkapalooza on the Sunday after Labor Day in September. It also accepts donations of musical equipment and distributes items to children in need via its Bandwagon Program. For information, call 855-701-0111 or email info@dstreet.org
Folk Music Society of Midland: Musicians, dancers, and supporters of the traditional and folk music experience. The Folk Music Society
Men of Music takes the stage at the Midland Center for the Arts April 11-12 for its annual spring show, “Mystery at the Center.”
sponsors open jams, dances, concerts, an annual festival and workshops. For more information, go to folkmusicsociety.org
Just Trombones: An adult group that plays for nursing homes and churches. Call Sue Gessford at 989839-9024 for more information.
Linda McGee of Sanford, right, performs with the Jolly Hammers & Strings of the Folk Music Society of Midland during the annual Labor Day Tridge Walk event on Monday, September 4, 2017 in Midland’s Chippewassee Park.
Midland Artists Guild: Open to all who are actively engaged in the creative arts or who have an appreciation for the creative arts. MAG meets the third Wednesday of the month, September-May, at Creative 360. For additional information, go to www. becreative360.org/midland-artist-guild
Midland Community Orchestra: Rehearses on Mondays at Midland High School from SeptemberJune. Contact Gina Provenzano at mcorchestra2@gmail.com for more information.
Midland Concert Band: Community band with four concerts each season. midlandconcertband.com
Midland FiberArts Guild: Strives to inspire, educate and encourage members and the community at large in creative traditional and contemporary fiber art such as weaving, knitting, crocheting, felting, basketry, etc. Monthly meetings are held at 9:30 a.m. on the fourth Tuesday, September through May, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 3701 Jefferson Ave. midlandfiberarts.org.
Midland Symphony Orchestra: Midland Center for the Arts, 1801 W. St. Andrews Rd., Midland, 989-631-5930. MSO is comprised of professional musicians from throughout the state. Its concert season, performed at the Center features renowned guest artists,
opera, ballet, family programs and special events. Visit www. mcfta.org for current performance information. Teenage Musicals Inc. (TMI): Summer theater program for young adults ages 13-23. For more information, go to teenagemusicals.org or email teenagemusicals@ gmail.com
The Jolly Hammers and Strings Dulcimer Club: 989-835-5085. The group gets together monthly for a jam session at MI Element, 3124 Jefferson in Midland.
The Northwood University Idea Center: Located in downtown Midland at 102 E. Main St., 989-837-4479, Hours: Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. The Center is open for local artists, entrepreneurs and innovators.
Tittabawassee Valley
Fife & Drum Corps:
Training of youth (sixth grade and up) and adults in performing with the fifes, drums and flags of the 18th century associated with the American Revolution. Recruits accepted in October each year. Training is Monday nights from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. tittabawasseevfdc@gmail.com
Event Space Entertainment:
Apple Mountain: 4519 N. River Road, Freeland, 989-781-6789
Apple Mountain, located in Freeland, is home to more than 10 indoor and outdoor venues making it a good location for a meeting, social gathering or wedding.
From an intimate family gathering to a large social event Apple Mountain has a perfect venue, whether it’s a small banquet room, an outdoor pavilion or a grand ballroom. Personalized planning and service will be paired with exceptional menus and spectacular views of the 307-acre resort.
Dow Diamond: 825 E. Main St., Midland, 989-837-2255
More than a mere stadium open during baseball season, Dow Diamond has built to handle numerous events and gatherings held year-round. Elegant rooms, designed to host and impress a range of guests, are available for an intimate gathering to a reception for 1,000 people. Additionally, our catering company will gladly furnish extensive menus and drink options to meet the needs of every guest. From the experienced management team to the spectacular views, guest or clients will be impressed with the outcome.
Dow Event Center: 303 Johnson St., Saginaw, 989-759-1320. Whether celebrating life’s special moments or looking for a unique venue for a party, meeting or special occasion, The Dow Event Center is the ideal location offering options for all size events and is conveniently located. Featuring an in-house caterer, audiovisual support and full service event planning, The Dow Event Center can help you customize the event and make it an unforgettable experience!
The Red Room, used for larger events such as wedding receptions, expos, fundraisers and more, is a newly renovated space featuring a permanent bar, stage and sound and lighting packages to enhance any event.
The Garden Room is an excellent location to host smaller banquets, bridal showers, business parties and meetings. Guests also have access to an outdoor patio that serves as a great alternative for picnics, ceremonies and additional pre-function space to socialize.
The Theater Lobby can be transformed to host private events such as dinner parties, wedding receptions and much more. The Theater Lobby features a large staircase, a king chandelier and a large glass wall to allow plenty of daylight to shine on your event.
Great Hall Banquet & Convention Center: 5121 Bay City Road, Midland, 989-496-2158
The Great Hall, with more than 20,000 square feet of adjustable banquet halls and meeting spaces, is the perfect venue for wedding receptions, conventions or trade shows. The Great Hall Ballroom offers 10,000 square feet of space but can break down into four smaller sections.
Additionally, there are smaller meeting rooms perfect for rallying staff, executive conferences, training events or business presentations. Need additional motivation for your employees or members? There are team-building activities including bowling or putt-putt golf.
From small meetings to the grandest of ballroom galas, on-site chefs will design exquisite menus that are reflective style, cultural tastes and budget.
The H Hotel: 111 W. Main St., Midland, 989-839-0500 (wedding), 989-837-6016 (event)
Located in the heart of downtown Midland, the award-winning H Hotel is Mid-Michigan's premier location for meetings, conferences and wedding ceremonies. With more than 25,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor meeting and event space, the H is the ideal location for meetings and events. Spaces feature modern facilities, advanced technology, personalized service and outstanding cuisine. The Indigo Ballroom, just under 4,000 square feet, provides the perfect backdrop to turn special moments into forever memories. Amenities include the ballroom with adjacent foyer, tented outdoor courtyard ceremony space, smaller intimate indoor reception areas, wedding packages. The breathtaking courtyard is available for gatherings and photo opportunities.
The Holiday Inn has one ballroom available with more than 5,700 square feet of meeting space that can be broken into two rooms of more than 2,000 square feet each. There is also an executive boardroom for smaller meetings. Catering is available.
Midland Center for the Arts: 1801 W. St. Andrews Road, Midland, 989-631-8250 From corporate get-togethers to wedding receptions, Midland Center offers an abundance of well-equipped, one-of-a-kind spaces in beautiful settings for your special event. All events are customized to satisfy the specific needs of each client and our team will work closely with you on the details.
Midland Country Club: 1120 W. Saint Andrews Road, Midland, 989-832-8866
The Midland Country Club offers a unique and elegant location that is perfect for spectacular weddings and receptions. The St. Andrews Ballroom can accommodate up to 300 guests and provides beautiful panoramic views of the golf course. It also has an exceptional sound system and a dance floor that can be customized. Skilled professionals can help with floral arrangements, dinner options and all other details.
In addition, the club has many rooms to fit all types and style of business meetings or family gatherings. Non-members may book a wedding at Midland Country Club with an MCC member as their host.
NADA Hotel & Conference Center, 4000 Whiting Drive, 989-837-4284
Tucked away in the woods on the edge of Midland, Northwood University’s NADA Hotel & Conference Center offers a full range of conference and event planning services. Event planners will help build a fantastic event for groups of 10 to 350 people. Whether planning a corporate meeting, wedding or simple banquet, Northwood’s catering service offers a wide selection of cuisine perfect for any occasion.
Riverwalk Place: 777 W. Cedar Ave., Gladwin, 989-246-8000.
Riverwalk Place offers several wedding ceremony locations indoors and out, along with elegant reception space and stunning landscaping. Centrally located with luxurious amenities on-site and great local adventures like zip lines and golf courses nearby. Plus, ask about hosting your wedding or reception in a beautiful tent on the scenic river front patio or lawn.
Plan your next business meeting, corporate retreat or family gathering at Riverwalk in the River, O’Dell or Sutherland rooms with beautiful views of the Cedar River. The three rooms combined can accommodate 300 people. Food, from comfort to healthy, is available.
Saginaw Valley State University
Conference & Events Center: 7400 Bay Road, 989-964-4348
Whether the event is simple or elaborate, small or large, experienced professional coordinators always arrange an environment that makes any occasion outstanding. The variety of venues offered for banquets and private ceremonies to recital halls and athletic complexes along with gourmet menu options, customizable décor and support services are sure to have guests in awe. The beautiful campus provides natural scenery, winding paths, elegant fountains and sculptures for a romantic wedding setting or simply a relaxing stroll at the end of any event.
Sanford Centennial Museum: 2222 N. Smith St., Sanford, 989-687-9048
Weddings are conducted in the historic Clare Z. Bailey Memorial Chapel. The building, originally owned by the Wright & Ketcham Lumber Company of Averill, was built in 1881, and remodeled into the Averill Methodist Episcopal Church in 1891. The church was donated by to the Sanford Historical Society by Gertrude Bailey in memory of her husband, Clare Z. Bailey, and moved to its current location in 1979. It was restored in 1981 and 1982.
An outdoor wedding at the beautiful gazebo is available as well.
The Sanford Centennial Museum celebrates the history of Sanford, and the campus includes nine historic buildings including the Main Museum building housed in a former 1910 schoolhouse. Information, email logmarks@sanfordhist.org
Venue 63: 1517 Bayliss St., Midland. 989-632-5678
Originally designed by renowned architect Alden B. Dow and opened in 1963 as the Salvation Army Citadel, the historic building has been meticulously transformed into a premier destination for weddings, celebrations, reunions, business meetings and more. Combining mid-century charm with modern amenities, Venue 63 offers a timeless and elegant space for any gathering. Specialty lighting, bar, catering flexibility, tables, chairs and linens, air conditioned.
Entertainment:
Barbershop Groups
Harbor Sounds is a mixed barbershop chorus singing four-part a cappella music throughout Michigan’s Tri-City area.
Barbershop Harmony Society, Midstatesmen Chorus:
A chorus focused on production of male a cappella vocal harmony, with an emphasis on an annual show and community service. See MidstatesmenChorus on Facebook.
Barbershop Harmony Society, Saginaw Bay Chapter, The Harbor Sounds Chorus: Comprised of men and women who enjoy singing a cappella barbershop music. See Harbor Sounds Chorus on Facebook or www.HaborSounds.org. Contact information: director@harborsounds.org or president@harborsounds.org
Sweet Adelines International: Huron Harmony: A female barbershop chorus singing four-part a cappella music throughout Michigan's Tri-City area. tricitychorus.choirgenius.com/node
Community Organizations:
Alpha Delta Kappa: International organization open to women educators, current and retired. Focuses on altruism, scholarships, classroom grants, world understanding, and fellowship. Contact Joyce Van Dalen - vandalenja@gmail.com or visit alphadeltakappa.com for more information.
American Association of University Women — Midland Branch: AAUW breaks through education and economic barriers to assist women reaching for equity. The branch hosts general meetings, sponsors interest groups and conducts twice-yearly used book sales to fund scholarships. Website: midland-mi.aauw.net.
American Business Women’s Association (ABWA) — Nokomis Charter Chapter of Midland: The mission is to help businesswomen of diverse occupations grow personally and professionally. Visit www.abwa.org for more information.
American Chemical Society, Midland section: Promotes chemical education of its members and the community. Website: www.acs.org
American Institute of Chemical Engineers — Mid-Michigan section: Provides opportunities to continuously develop its members professionally while working with the community to improve the understanding of science and engineering and their impact on society. Meets September through June. Contact midmichiganaiche@ gmail.com.
American Legion Post and Auxiliary No. 165: 5111 Hedgewood Drive, 989832-7202.
Camp Fire Midland County: 1621 E. Wheeler, Midland, 989-832-2295. Programs for boys and girls ages 5-16.
Camp Neyati: 2052 Hillcrest Road, Lake, 989-544-2955. A rustic summer camp facility available for rental by nonprofit organizations, schools, church groups and businesses. Website: www. campneyati.org.
Centre Lodge No. 273, F.&A.M.:
Located at Main and McDonald streets. A fraternal and charitable organization.
Coleman Business Association: Meets at 8:15 a.m. first Wednesday of each month at 207 E, Railway Street, 989-465-1260. Coleman Business Association strives to promote fellowship among business, leaders of the Coleman Community and interested citizens. To provide a means of communication and a voice within the business community to issues of interest.
Coleman Lions Club: The Coleman Lions Club is associated with Lions Club International, whose main goal is to eradicate unnecessary blindness in the world and to provide financial aid following disasters. The Coleman Lions meet twice a month a 7 p.m. on the first Monday and third Thursday at the Coleman Lions Hall, located at 314 W. Railway St., Coleman. Visit Coleman Lions Club on Facebook.
Coleman Chapter #281 Order of the Eastern Star: 114 N. Fourth St. Meetings at 8 p.m. on first Thursday of each month. 989-839-9800.
Dahlia Hill Society of Midland: 2809 Orchard Drive, 989-631-0100. A nonprofit volunteer organization formed to develop an awareness of the dahlia and to maintain Dahlia Hill.
Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), John Alden Chapter, Midland: A nonprofit, nonpolitical women’s service organization. Members are involved in service projects promoting historic preservation, education and patriotism. Any woman 18 years or older who can prove lineal descent from a patriot of the American Revolution is eligible for membership. Visit www.johnalden. michdar.net or contact jaldenregent@ yahoo.com. Facebook: John Alden Chapter DAR
Eastern Star Chapter 121: Meets first Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at Midland Masonic Temple.
Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 1093: Located at Jack Barstow Airport and open to anyone with an interest in aviation. Visit: eaa1093.org
Friends of the Grace A. Dow Memorial Library: 989-839-8159. Supports library services and facilities.
Friends of the Pere Marquette RailTrail: Box 505, Midland. Purpose is to educate, maintain and promote trail activities. www.peremarquetterailtrail. org
Girl Scouts, Heart of Michigan: Saginaw Regional Center: 5470 Davis Road, Saginaw, 989-799-9565.
Great Lakes Bay Pride:
Great Lakes Bay Pride is the region’s 2SLGBTQ+ 501(c)(3) nonprofit resource organization serving Bay, Isabella, Midland, and Saginaw counties. Online at https:// greatlakesbaypride.org/7777
Great Lakes Safety Training Center: 1900 Ridgewood, Midland, 989837-2332. Works toward safer work environments.
Hearing Loss Association of America, Mid-Michigan Chapter: Meetings with roundtable discussions and sometimes guest speakers are for people with and without hearing loss who want communication tips or other help coping. Usually meets fourth Monday of the month from 7-8:30 p.m. in Room 129 of Curtis Hall at Saginaw Valley State University. Email mid. michigan@hearingloss-mi.com
Home Builders Association of Midland: 7600 Commerce Ct., Suite C, Midland; 989-835-2562, www. hbamidlandmi.com
Independent Order of Odd Fellows No. 418: 116 Rodd St., 989-832-8471.
International Association of Administrative Professionals, Midland chapter: 2720 N. Lakeview Dr., Sanford. Promotes opportunities for educational, personal and career growth for office professionals.
Junior Achievement of North Central Michigan Inc.: 309 E. Indian, 989-6310162 or 1-800-201-0042. Volunteers provide kindergarten through high school students with hands-on free enterprise education.
Kiwanis Club of Midland: Kiwanis Club of Midland meets the 2nd and 4th Mondays at First United Methodist Church’s Hearth Room. Dinner at 6:00 and meeting starting at 6:30 pm.Kiwanis is dedicated to improving the quality of life for the people of our community with an emphasis on young children. Website: midlandkiwanis.org. Contact Donna Jo Aiken, 989-430-6431.
Kiwassee Kiwanis Club of Midland: Meets Tuesdays at 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. in Trinity Lutheran Church, 3701 Jefferson Ave. Kiwassee Kiwanis invites speakers to the weekly meetings to discuss issues, needs and activities relevant to the youth in the community, and meets those needs through donations or sweat equity projects. Contact 989-497-6760, www.kiwassee. org or its Facebook page.
Knights of Columbus, Blessed Sacrament Council 13452: Blessed Sacrament Parish Center, 3109 Swede Ave.; meets the second Monday of the month at 7 p.m at Blessed Sacrament Parish Center. Grand Knight Mark Robertson, 989-835-6720 or GK13452@mikofc.org.
Knights of Columbus, Fr. Henry P. DuRussel Council 2141: Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish: 3516 E. Monroe Road, Midland, 48642; meets third Wednesdays of the month at 7 p.m. at ABVM Parish Center. GK2141@mikofc.org.
Knights of Columbus, James Cardinal Hickey Council 14056: St. Brigid of Kildare School, room 230: 130 W. Larkin St., Midland, 48640; meets the third Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. Website: www.saintbrigidkofc.org or GK14056@mikofc.org.
Knights of Columbus, James Cardinal Hickey 4th Degree Assembly 2974: St. Brigid of Kildare School, room 230: 130 W. Larkin St., Midland, 48640; meets the fourth Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. Contact Gerald Cain, Faithful Navigator, 989708-8357 or GK14056@mikofc.org.
Knights of Columbus, Vernon J. Sierminski Council 8043: St. Agnes Parish, 2500 N. West River Road, Sanford, 48657; meets first Monday of the month, 7 p.m., Grand Knight Michael Schultz 989-274-7694 or GK8043@mikofc.org.
League of Women Voters of the Midland Area: The LWV of the Midland Area is a nonpartisan, grassroots civic organization that encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy. Visit website at lwvmidlandarea.org or email lwvmidlandarea@gmail.com
Loyal Order of Moose No. 1541: 3626 N Saginaw Rd, Midland, MI 48640, 989-486-9300.
MEA-Retired East Mid-Michigan Regional 12B Chapter: Meets at 10 a.m. on fourth Tuesday of the month September to May at the MEA office on Vance Road in Midland. The meetings have information about insurance and retirement issues, legislative updates, election matters, financial planning, health and nutrition topics, and other subjects. Websites: www.meareastmidmichiganregion12. wordpress.com and http://mea-retired. org/~region12b.
Midland Amateur Radio Club (MARC): Voluntarily provides public service communications for and assists the Midland County Department of Emergency Services in times of emergency or disaster. Members, in cooperation with Midland Public Schools, lead electronics and wireless communication clubs at Northeast and Jefferson middle schools and Midland High School, which is open to all high school students in Midland County. Contact President Lee Hodges, kc8iti@arrl.net or Dennis Klipa at n8erf@arrl.net
Midland Area PEO Reciprocity Group: Contact Sandie Ivan, 989631-7091. International women’s organization with interest in providing women increased opportunities for higher education.
Community Organizations
Midland Civitan Club: Chartered in 1948, the Midland Civitan Club supports local programs that enhance the lives of people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities such as Special Olympics, Camp Fish Tales and Tall in the Saddle. The Midland club also sends local high school youth to a leadership conference each summer and offers an annual scholarship to college students with special needs or studying in a field serving special needs groups. Contact Susan Bradshaw, public relations chair, at 989-835-7289 or bradsj7@gmail.com
Midland Christian Women’s Connection: Contact Carol Sweebe, cjsweebe@gmail.com or 989-8780469. The group hosts a monthly luncheon.
Midland Coalition for Choice: P.O. Box 2386, Midland. A coalition of Midlanders who are pro-family planning and pro-choice.
Midland County Master Gardener Association: Membership is open to Master Gardeners who are currently certified or who were previously certified and Master Gardener trainees. Members share their enthusiasm for gardening with the community through a variety of educational and volunteer activities. Meetings are usually held the second Tuesday of the month. Contact the association at midlandmastergardeners@gmail.com
Community Garden Education Collaborative (CGEC): A program ofMidland County Master Gardeners. The collaborative part is between the Midland County Master Gardener Association, Evergreen Garden Club, Creative 360 and the City of Midland. Register at becreative360. org or call 989-837-1885.
Midland Eagles Club: 2934 E. Monroe Road, Midland, 989-631-7270.
Midland Evening Exchange Club: President Ann Manary, 989-832-6739. Children’s charities and prevention of child abuse are the focus.
Midland FiberArts Guild: Midland FiberArts Guild strives to inspire, educate and encourage members and the community at large in creative traditional and contemporary fiber art such as weaving, knitting, crocheting, felting, basketry, etc. Monthly meetings are held on the fourth Tuesday, September through May, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 3701 Jefferson Avenue, at 9:30 am. Find us on Facebook.
Midland Firefighters Youth Foundation: Box 2182, Midland. Dedicated to providing assistance to Midland County youth through scholarships and funding.
Midland Garden Council: Midland Garden Council consists of two representatives from each of five local garden clubs that are part of the Michigan Garden Clubs. The council is a member of National Garden Clubs. The council coordinates civic projects among the clubs including garden therapy classes for special needs students, flower shows, garden walks and classes covering gardening study, landscape design, environmental studies and floral design. Contact Elaine Warakomski for more information at 989-600-3281 or elawara@gmail.com
• Midland Garden Club meets in member homes each fourth Thursday of each month at 1 p.m. Projects include bird seed sales in the fall to fund horticultural scholarships, Chippewa Nature Center camperships and various Midland beautification projects. New members are welcome. Contact midlandgardenclub@gmail. com
• The Little Garden Club, organized in 1940, meets monthly on the second Thursday at 12:30 p.m. Projects include floral arrangements at
the Midland Center for the Arts, flower arranging study group, plantings in the hospital courtyard, Midland Blooms and Pinecrest, and “Garden Angels.” Contact Julie Hays at 989-832-3741 or thelittlegardenclub@gmail.com
• Evergreen Garden Club meets the last Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. Projects include Midland Blooms, the Plymouth Park flower garden, Chippewa Nature Center scholarships, Christmas craft/service auction, spring plant auction and the Jerome Street triangle garden. Contact Ellen Morse at 989-859-0865.
• Chemical City Garden Club meets the second Thursday of each month (except January) at 7 p.m. Projects include plantings at the Rodd Street Post Office and on veterans’ graves in the Midland Cemetery, horticulture and Chippewa Nature Center day camp scholarships and an annual spring perennial plant sale. Contact Donna Dolinski at 989-8592291, rdolinski1@aol.com or Connie Lesh, 989-837-0343, connierlesh@ gmail.com
• Great Lakes Gardeners meet the third Thursday of each month at Creative 360 at 9:30 a.m. (except January, February and August). Projects include gardens at Cleveland Manor and King’s Daughters, Midland Blooms and Adopt a Family from West Midland Family Center for Christmas. Contact Nancy Higgins at 989-6001874 or nstark1801@aol.com or visit www.peremarquettewildflowers.com
Midland Jaycees: Visit midland jaycees.blogspot.com. For men and women between the ages of 21 and 40.
Midland Lions Club: Meets the first and third Tuesdays of the month at the Midland Country Club. Provides sight and hearing aid assistance to individuals since 1933. www.midlandlions.org
Midland MomCo:
Open to moms of children ages infant through 13, meets from 6 to 8 p.m. on the first and third Tuesdays of each month, September through May, at Midland Nazarene Church, 5700 Jefferson Ave. The meetings offer connection and encouragement as well as mentor opportunities for moms of teens and adults. Email midlandmomco@gmail.com for questions and registration info.
Midland Morning Rotary Club: Box 1183, Midland. Supports variety of charitable causes through funding and volunteers.
Midland Optimist Club: Dedicated to “Bringing out the best in kids” through active engagement and local community service projects. Meets locally on the first and third Wednesday of each month, the first Wednesday at noon and the third Wednesday at 5:30 p.m., both at Café American in Midland. All are welcome to join based on their positive attributes and willingness to help youth. Contact Karen Morrison, morrison.karen@sbcglobal.com
Midland Rotary Club:
Box 2002, Midland. Meets at noon Thursdays at the Midland Country Club. Membership by invitation. Provides funding and volunteers for a variety of community needs.
Midland Woodworkers Association: Meets on the third Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. at Homer Township Hall from September to June. Anyone who is interested in woodworking is welcome to attend. www. midlandwoodworkers.com
Mid-Michigan Affiliate of Voice of the Faithful:
The laity share fully in the leadership and ministry of the Diocese of Saginaw by providing a prayerful voice, attentive to the Spirit, through which the Faithful can actively participate in the governance and guidance of the Catholic Church. Meets the fourth Thursday of each month at 4 p.m. at
one of the local Catholic churches — Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish, Blessed Sacrament Parish, or St. Brigid of Kildare Parish. Contact Ray Barta 989-513-5367 or Harry Grether 989-488-7544. www.votf.org
Mid-Mitten Wild Ones: Meets the second Monday of every month at the Chippewa Nature Center. Meetings include presentations and field trips around Midland to learn about using native plants in the landscape. Visit Facebook page or email midmitten@gmail.com
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) – Midland County chapter: Monthly support group meets on the second Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at Community Mental Health, 218 Fast Ice Dr. in Midland. Contact 989-9483273 or email namimidlandmi@gmail. com
Noon Exchange Club: President Chris Riley 989-835-6612. Focus is on prevention of child abuse and children’s charities.
Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG Tri-Cities): Contact 989-941-1458, pflag@ pflag-mbs.org or go to pflag.org for information. Offers support, education and advocacy for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people.
Right to Life of Midland County: Works to protect the dignity of human life from conception to natural death. The local chapter works to raise community awareness of pro-life issues and to encourage and support pro-life lawmakers. All pro-life members of the community are invited to join. Meets at 7 p.m. on the first Thursday of the month at New Life Vineyard Church, 1014 E. Ashman. Visit www.midlandrtl. org, follow on Facebook or call 989835-2222.
Saginaw Valley Beekeepers Association (SVBA):
Meetings are held at 7 p.m. on the first Tuesday of the month (unless otherwise specified) at The Valley Church, 3770 N. Center Road, Saginaw. It is a collection of commercial, hobbyist, and “newbee” beekeepers who enjoy all things dealing with Pollinators, Honey or Beeswax. Find more information on its Facebook page or www. saginawvalleybees.org.
Saginaw Valley Orchid Society (SVOS):
Meets the second Saturday of the month in January, March, May, September and November at Family Baptist Church in Saginaw. Alternate months members hold study groups at members’ homes. Holds a yearly orchid show and sale Thanksgiving weekend (Saturday and Sunday) at the Kochville Township Hall in Saginaw. www. sagvalleyorchids.org
Sanford American Legion Post 443: 2080 N. Meridian Road, Sanford, 989-687-9930. Serves Midland County veterans and their families, providing them with information on disability compensation claims, veterans’ benefits, financial help and comradeship for being a legion member.
SOS Animal Rescue: Voicemail 989-492-0042. Mission is to reduce the number of unwanted pets in the Midland area through placement, public education, spay/neuter assistance programs and support of local animal welfare groups. www. sosanimalrescue.org
Studley Grange: President Ted Mudd, 989-631-3708.
Sunset Astronomical Society: www.sunsetastronomicalsociety.com. Organizes efforts of local amateur astronomers.
Humane Society of Midland County:
Locally supported nonprofit organization. Operates adoptionfriendly shelter that advocates responsible pet ownership and works to end animal over population. Phone 989-835-1877, email info@hsomc.org or visit www.hsomc.org
The Midland Women’s Connection: Contact Marcia Lueth 989-633-5707. Programs include special feature, music and a speaker.
Toastmasters International, Midland Toastmasters: Contact Bob Brentin 989-8392757. Group enhances speaking and leadership skills.
TOPS
Non-profit weight loss group, meets at Trailside Senior Center in Midland on Wednesdays with weigh-in from 8:15-9a.m. The meeting is from 9 to 10 a.m. TOPS is a weight loss support group with portion control and weight loss tips. First visit is free. Contact Joanne George, bgeorge@tm.net
Tri-City Chinese Association: tricitychinese@gmail.com
Community Organizations
is in charge of pairing the special skills inherent in each individual with the needs present at West Midland Family Center. Do not hesitate to call, whether you have two hours or 40 hours a week. Contact Roth at 989-832-3256 to become involved.
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post and Auxillary Post 3651, AmVets 3652 and Sons of AmVets: 3013 Bay City Road, Midland, 989-4963410.
Warren Lodge Free & Accepted Masons: 114 N. Fourth St., Coleman. Meetings at 8 p.m first Tuesday of each month. Worship Master James Wilber; Secretary Chris Peters; Treasurer Rocky King. 989-329-2829
West Midland Family Center: West Midland Family Center is always in search of volunteers. People’s unique skills can be used in many ways at West Midland Family Center. All they need is a desire to serve. Helen Roth
W.O.M.A.N., LLC (Women of Michigan Action Network):
A local progressive action group dedicated to positive change and resistance, based in Midland. Committed to forward progress in human and civil rights with equal economic opportunity and compassionate policy. Participation in W.O.M.A.N. is open to anyone regardless of gender who is an ally and who wants to work to affirm and promote the dignity and respect of all people, along with equal economic opportunity for all. Email womanactionnetwork98@gmail.com.
Woman’s Study Club:
Originated 100 years ago as a social club and a communityminded group of women who studied current affairs. The club supports an endowed anniversary scholarship at the Midland Area Community Foundation and continues its exposure to current affairs and community involvement. Contact Cathy White, president 989-631-1094 or Jeanette Grove, corresponding secretary 989-423-1633.
Young Life:
Staff and volunteer mentors enter the world of kids, focusing on fun, adventure, friendship, a sense of significance, and the truth about God’s love for them. They offer Young Life for high school students, WyldLife for middle schoolers and YoungLives for pregnant teens and teen moms. Visit MidlandYL.younglife.org or call 989-631-8585.
Zoe Club:
Women’s group that meets twice a month on Monday, October through April. The purpose of the club “shall be mutual helpfulness, sociability, self-improvement, participation in topics of civic interest aiding in every way possible any movement for the betterment of the community.” Contact Carol Moore Miller, vice president, at 989-631-4748.
Zonta Club of Midland:
Service organization of business executives and volunteers working together to advance the status of women. The Zonta Club partners with area organizations, funds service grants and provides scholarships for women. Since 1981 it has hosted the annual Homewalk, where area homes are decorated for the holidays and opened up for public viewing. Email zontanews@zontaclubofmidland.org or call Trish Steele at 989-615-3933.
Lions Jeff Schafer and Chuck Dinsmore pull back the carpet and reveal the gap in the wall of the CYAA building.
Dahlia Hill Society of Midland plants 3000 tubers annually, with over 300 unique varieties. This amazing garden is at the corner of Main Street and Orchard Drive in Midland. It has long been an established destination for learning how to grow dahlias, taking photographs, resting from nearby rail trail activities, meeting with others, and enjoying the benefits of a nature setting.
The terraced garden is maintained by a community of volunteers beginning each June. During the blooming months of late summer through the first frost of October, the garden’s incredible tapestry of color is open to the public free of charge, seven days a week from dawn to dusk.
The garden was started in 1992 with tubers donated by Charles Breed and planted on land provided by Bill Fisher. In 1998, Dahlia Hill Society of Midland was established as a nonprofit to maintain and preserve this unique garden. Every growing season, Dahlia Hill’s tubers multiply providing additional tubers to be sold each May. This fundraiser is a coveted event by local
Community Organizations:
Dahlia Hill
Weeks-Rosten shows some tubers she removed at the
gardeners and many from around the state.
Two buildings adjacent to Dahlia Hill’s garden house bear the art of Charles Breed, who was a longtime Midland resident and artist. His art is also found amongst the dahlias, which includes four large cast aluminum sculptures representing the seasons of the year.
Dahlia Hill Society has a website at dahliahill.org. A unique feature entitled the “Dahlia Finder” provides gardeners a wealth of information about numerous varieties. The website also contains information about growing dahlias and the benefits of nature on overall health and well-being.
Dahlia Hill Society is also expanding
partnerships with other agencies in Midland and beyond. To learn more about volunteer opportunities, art experiences, activities for youth and homeschoolers, and other Dahlia Hill events, follow on Facebook and Instagram. For additional information, call 989-631- 0100 or email dahlia.hill. society@gmail .com
Cheryl
end of the season from Dahlia Hill in Midland.
Community Organizations: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
The City of Midland’s library is known as the Grace A. Dow Memorial Library. Here’s what you need to know about the library:
Midland Community Television: 989-837-3474. Text: 989-750-0060
Website: www.gadml.org
Facebook:
www.facebook.com/ GraceDowLibrary
Reference Services:
Answers questions in person, by phone, email or text, and helps locate information.
Book Express: Quick bestseller service.
Computer Classes:
Instructional classes take place throughout the year. Check the website for topics and registration information.
Internet Access:
Available in library on public computers or Wireless access available.
Online Patron Services:
Search catalog, renew materials, place items on hold, check on library account from home computer or Library app.
Computers available with word processing, internet, and printing/ copying services.
Audiovisual Materials: Videos, CDs, books on CD and talking books.
Government Documents: Collection of City of Midland documents, consumer information, Midland genealogical and history collection.
Youth Services Reference: Readers Advisory, help finding information, questions answered in person, by phone, email or text.
Beyond Books Early Literacy Activity Center:
Children from birth to kindergarten can learn while playing on educational toys at the Library.
Early Literacy Programs: Story times and craft programs.
Battle of the Books: Reading program for grades 4-5 and Middle School.
100 Books Before Graduation: Reading program for High School Students.
Summer Reading Program: Reading/listening program for all ages.
Library of Things: checkout games, puzzles, tools, kits, and more.
MID-Lab:
Learn new skills in this makerspace for adults.
Deon Butler speaks about literacy to an audience at Grace A. Dow Memorial Library on Friday, March 14, 2025.
Chemical City
Bridge Club:
Hobbies & Interests Community Organizations:
Greater Midland Community Center. Games at 12:30 p.m. Monday, Wednesday.
Bridge: Tri City Association of the Deaf, 3520 Schust, Saginaw. Games at 12:30 Tuesday, Friday; 9:30 and 1:30 Saturday. 989245-6002.
SMUG and MIAMUG: Local non-profit community support groups for users of Mac computers, iPhones, iPads, and all Apple products in Mid-Michigan. Info, mbsmug. usergroupresources.com.
Midland Radio Control Modelers: Corresponding secretary Ron Helmer, 989-3953436 or midlandrc. com
Midland Woodworkers Association: Meets third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at Homer Township Hall, 522 N. Homer Road. midlandwoodworkers.com
Midland Camera Club: Activities include competitions, digital workshops and programs presented by members. For information, visit www.midlandcameraclub.org
Midland Community Television (MCTV): 1710 W. St. Andrews Road, 989-837-3474. Training in video production offered. Learn more at www.cityofmidlandmi.gov
Midland Computer Club: Programs at 9:30 a.m. in the lower level of Trinity Lutheran Church, 3701 Jefferson.
Midland Fiber Arts Guild: Offers education and support in creative, original weaving, knitting, basketry and fiber arts. Meets the fourth Tuesday of the month at 9:30 a.m. in the lower level of Trinity Lutheran Church, 3701 N. Jefferson.
Midland Genealogical Society: 1710 W. St. Andrews Road. Open to anyone interested in genealogy and family history. Volunteer available from 1 to 4 p.m. weekdays in Midland Room at Grace A. Dow Memorial Library.
Midland Kennel Club: Monthly program, public welcome. For breed/breeder referral and general dog information and/or questions, visit www.facebook.com/mmkc83
Midland Quilters Squared Guild: Activities include annual quilt show, sit and sew sessions, guest speakers, charity work and more. Find out more at facebook.com/ Quiters.Squared.2
Mid-Michigan Dive Adventures Club: Divers of all levels are invited to join to meet dive buddies and embark on diving adventures locally and abroad. Group meets once a month in Midland and is also available via Zoom. For more information visit www.ScubaClubMichigan.com
Mustang Club of Mid-Michigan: For Ford Mustang enthusiasts. Go to www.mustangclubmidmichigan.com
Space Studios:
16 N. Winding Drive, Midland, 989835-8244. Offers pottery sessions and workshops. Gallery highlighting local artists is free and open to public.
Tri-County Horse Association: Contact Vicki Sible at 48640sible@ tm.net or call 989-631-8063 and leave a message for more information or a complimentary newsletter.
Mort Weldy of Saginaw, right, and Carmel Contardi of Bay City, left, laugh while playing bridge on Monday, Feb. 4, 2019 at the Greater Midland Community Center.
Dow Gardens Community Organizations:
Established in 1899 as a home for Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow and their family, the 110-acre Dow Gardens now welcomes thousands of guests per year.
Visitors are invited to:
• Leave the pathway and explore the uniquelydesigned landscape
• Take a tour of the historic Pines Home
• Participate in one of many hands-on educational programs
• Stroll the treetops on an
elevate canopy walk
• Browse the gift shop & Café
• Experience a guided (or self-guided) tour
• Visit the renovated Alden B. Dow-designed Conservatory
• Discover beautiful art and music in a relaxed setting.
• Coming Soon: the New Dow Gardens Welcome Center, opening in the summer of 2026.
Daily admission is $15 for adults, $5 for students 4-17 or
with a student ID card. Children 3 and under are free. An annual admission card is available for $30.
Spring/summer hours: Tuesday-Sunday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Fall hours, Sept. 3-Oct. 31: Tuesday-Sunday, 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Winter hours, Nov. 1-April 14: Tuesday-Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
For up-to-date information on displays and activities, visit www.dowgardens.org or call 989-631-2677.
Liam Hinson (left) along with his sister Mila Hinson posing with a large butterfly on April 5 at the conservatory in Dow Gardens during Butterflies in Bloom.
Carriage rides were available at West Midland Family Center’s 50th anniversary celebration
The mission of the West Midland Family Center (WMFC), at 4011 W Isabella Road (M-20) in Shepherd, is to enhance the quality of life for each generation by providing growth and achievement opportunities within a caring environment. They do this by helping each community member TODAY to reach their full potential TOMORROW.
WMFC programming revolves around the family. With a goal of strengthening the family unit and reducing stress, they aim to help each family member live their best life. By providing outlets for parents, children, and families, WMFC positively impacts the entire community.
Offering a number of human services, WMFC understands the struggles of a family can be felt among each member. Whether the need is for childcare (including before and after school care), food assistance, parenting classes, or clothing and goods assistance, WMFC is here to help. They also
West Midland Family Center Community Agencies:
coordinate with a number of other Midland County agencies in order to support the needs of the whole community. WMFC is also the home of the Greendale Upperdecks (a congregate meal site program), sponsored by Senior Services of Midland County. They provide lunch on-site Monday through Friday, as well as Meals-on-Wheels five days a week to homebound seniors, and many other activities. The West Midland Food and Clothing Depot provides rescued food and household essentials for those in need, easing the stress of many families experiencing financial hardships.
WMFC also provides a wide range of recreational activities. In the summer months, the pool is open to the community and offers swimming lessons for kids. They offer Zumba and Pickleball throughout the year. Our two-lane Bowling Center is available by reservations for a family-friendly activity and for events like birthday parties. Gateway Martial Arts is offered free to the community, or join us for basketball
or volleyball throughout the week. Whatever your activity needs, we are here to serve!
Education is key for growing up to be successful in life, and WMFC offers both 3’s and 4’s preschool. Either on-site or in our other locations at Floyd and Bullock Creek elementary schools, or in Shepherd, Winn, or St. Louis, our licensed preschool program best prepares young ones to succeed when they begin kindergarten and sets them up for success later in life.
The College Opportunity Program mentors local high school students to be prepared in their pursuit of higher education, and helps them learn leadership, teamwork, and communication skills to succeed in school and the workforce. WMFC also offers a summer program for children that is both educational and fun for each age group.
Stop in and get a tour of the facility and programs anytime or follow on Facebook to receive updates. Check us out at www.wmfc.org or call 989-832-3256 for any further information.
Creative 360 Community Agencies:
Creative 360 is a nonprofit community arts and wellness organization in Midland, founded in 1994.
Ongoing programs include live concerts and theatrical performances including the popular Broadway Flight series; Yes We Can!, honoring those 80 and older who have made a difference in the community; a full roster of arts and wellness classes for adults; Creative Kids,
afterschool arts classes for K-5; Artshop, a fully inclusive arts curriculum; and Creative Theatre Company, a performing arts program for youth. An onsite Gallery features new exhibits every 6 to 8 weeks, and Creative 360 is the home of the Blast from the Past Big Band. Creative 360 is located at 5501 Jefferson Avenue in Midland. For more information, go to www. becreative360.org or call 989-837-1885.
Coleman Family Center Community Agencies:
Greater Midland Coleman Family Center at 4839 N. Coleman Schools Drive, provides programs and services for children, adults and families in Coleman and the surrounding area. The center is open from 6 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m Friday and closed Saturday and Sunday. The center, which is an operating unit of Greater Midland, offers the following programs:
• Early Care & Education for children birth –age 5
• Licensed before and after school care for K-12
• Preschool for 3- and 4-year-olds
• Community events
• Coleman Community Market grocery store located within the Center. Fresh foods
including meat, dairy, produce and staples can be purchased at wholesale cost marked up by a dime.
• Fitness center, cafeteria, full size gymnasium
• Youth & Adult recreation programs, group exercise, classes and clinics
• Athletics for youth and adults
• Batting Cages
• Teen activities
• Full Day Summer Camp
• Food pantry
• Utility assistance Scholarship assistance is available for all programs and activities. For more information, go to www.greatermidland. org/coleman-family-center/ or contact the center at 989-465-2079.
Mothers of children with disabilities were treated with beauty and salon services from professionals from the region who volunteered their talents and serivces for 1 in 6 Support’s Mother’s Day Celebration on May 9 at Creative 360.
Volunteers work to remove grass in the playground before spreading mulch at the Greater Midland Coleman Family Center.
Bay Veterans Foundation, at 1009 North Madison Avenue in Bay City, is a nonprofit with a mission of "helping veterans help themselves."
Veteran Organizations Community Agencies:
Bay County
Veterans Office:
515 Center, Bay City, 989-895-4190.
Bay Veterans Foundation, 1009 N Madison, Bay City, 989-572-6896.
Gladwin County
Veterans Affairs Office: 555 W. Cedar, Gladwin, 989-426-4891.
Midland County
Veterans Service Office:
220 W. Ellsworth, County Services Building, Midland, 989-832-6843.
Saginaw County
Veterans Trust Office: 111 S. Michigan Ave., Saginaw, 989-793-9560.
Aleda E. Lutz Veterans Affairs
Medical Center: 1500 Weiss, Saginaw, 989-497-2500.
American Red Cross
East Central Bay Chapter: 1401 S. Grand Traverse, Flint, 48503; 810-232-1401.
Grief Support Community Agencies:
Midland area grief and loss support groups are free services provided by the Midland Catholic parishes, Memorial Presbyterian Church, MidMichigan Hospice and Heartland Hospice Services.
The three Catholic parishes host an adult group recovery process that is Christian in focus and open to all. Meetings take place throughout the year at one of the parishes.
Blessed Sacrament Parish also offers an eightweek group recovery process for adults of any faith in the process of divorce. It takes place annually from September to November.
For information, contact Assumption Parish at 989835-3133, Blessed Sacrament Parish at 989-8356777 or St. Brigid Parish at 989-835-7121.
Memorial Presbyterian Church offers a grief recovery series for people in all stages of grief. In addition, it offers a Christmas worship service for those who find the holiday season difficult.
The Summer Grief Recovery Group meets
Wednesday evenings in June and July. The Holiday Grief Recovery Group meets Wednesday evenings from mid-November through the first week of January. A Service of Comfort and Hope is typically one or two Sundays before Christmas at 7 p.m.
To register or for more information, call the church at 989-835-6759.
MidMichigan Hospice offers a six-week series providing support to those who have experienced the death of a loved one. Groups meet quarterly. For information, call 989-837-9090. To register, call the MidMichigan Healthline at 989-837-9090 or 1-800-999-3199.
Heartland Hospice Services of Bay City provides grief support and groups for adults and children. For information, call Sue at 1-800-275-4517.
Children’s Grief Center of the Great Lakes Bay Region provides a healing environment for children, teens and their families grieving a death. Midland, 989-495-9335. For more information, visit the center’s website at childrensgriefglbr.org
Greater Midland Community Center Community Agencies:
Staff and students take part in the iCanSwim class on May 22 at Greater Midland Community Center. Hosted by The Arc of Midland, iCan Shine and the Greater Midland Community Center, participants with special needs learn water safety and how to swim
May 15 marked the one-year anniversary of the opening of the new Greater Midland Community Center, which provides wellness, recreation, education and social programming opportunities for all ages and abilities.
Wellness
Variety of cardio, plate-loaded and pin-select machines
Free weight area
Turf Area and Indoor Track with “adventure bridge” (stair climbing feature)
Two spacious wellness studios
24/7 Fitness Center
Variety of group fitness classes
Qualified personal trainers
InBody assessment and wellness consultation
Wellness facility orientation
Rock Steady Boxing (noncontact boxing curriculum designed for individuals with a Parkinson’s diagnosis)
Community wellness events and educational opportunities
Athletics
Multiple gymnasiums permanently lined for basketball, volleyball and pickleball
For information about memberships, programs and more, visit greatermidland.org, download the Greater Midland app or contact the Welcome Desk at 989-923-4622.
GMCC in partnership with Midland Public Schools facilitates Middle School Athletics for Jefferson and Northeast middle schools
Aquatics
Multi-use pool features a range of amenities including 4 lap lanes, resistance channel, recreational swim area, zero-depth entry, accessibility features, waterslide and spa
Aquatic fitness classes.
Lap swim
Instructional Swim/Swim Lessons
Midland Dolphins Swim Team is powered by Greater Midland.
Community/Open Swim
Lifeguard Certification Classes.
Field Trips
Birthday pool parties.
Summer Camps
Full Day Camp at Greater Midland Community Center & Greater Midland Tennis Center featuring themed weeks, field trips, swim and more.
Sports, specialty camps for all interests
GMCC partnership with United Way of Midland County operates Camp Neyati in the town of Lake, situated on Crooked Lake. Neyati features semi-rustic cabins, beautiful waterfront, mess hall, trails, athletic field, archery range and a great variety of outdoor activities.
Curling
Greater Midland Curling Center offers the opportunity to participate in the unique and addictive sport of curling. Activities and leagues available for novice to seasoned curlers.
Greater Midland Curling Center is home to the Midland Curling Club. For more information, visit http://www.midlandcurls.org
Chippewa Nature Center, located at 400 S. Badour Road in Midland, offers indoor and outdoor programs including interpretive naturalist-led nature walks and paddling and hiking trips, as well as Nature Day Camp, Nature Preschool, workshops and school and Scout programs.
The Visitor Center offers free admission and houses the Wildlife Viewing Area, River Overlook, a handson family-friendly Ecosystem Gallery and Nature Discovery Area, the Bur Oak Theatre featuring short interpretive films, a Nature Center Store and free wi-fi.
CNC’s Nature Preschool for 3- and 4-year-olds meets developmental needs and builds an appreciation for the natural world with two-, three- and four-day half day classes. More information can be found at www.chippewanaturecenter.org/
Chippewa Nature Center Community Agencies:
At the Wetlands Area, visitors can get a bird’s-eye view of three marshes from the two-story observation tower, with a universally accessible ramp to the first level. The Chippewa River can be accessed from the canoe/kayak universal access site on Chippewa River Road, as well as from the canoe/ kayak launch along Homestead Road. CNC's launches are open May 1-Oct. 15; hours vary. Visitors of all ages will also enjoy The Woods Nature Play Area, a space that provides a natural setting for creative, unstructured outdoor play. The 16-acre Howard L. Garrett Arboretum offers more than 100 species of Michigan-native trees and shrubs.
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A new $5.2 million Nature Education Center opened in May 2025 to meet existing and growing demand for Nature Day Camp, Nature Preschool and school programs, among CNC’s most impactful youth programs. The new facility enhances opportunities for positive nature connections for youth throughout the region.
CNC offers 19 miles of trails open year-round. The 3.5-mile paved Chippewa Trail for non-motorized traffic (including bikes and wheelchairs) joins CNC with downtown Midland at the Tridge. The Nature Center allows hiking, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing (over seven miles groomed seasonally) on its foot trails, and the paved, halfmile Arbury Trail also is wheelchair accessible. Pets are not allowed on CNC’s trails.
The Homestead Farm is made up of three restored log buildings. The Sugarhouse is open free of charge every weekend in March from 1-4 pm. Visitors can watch as sap is boiled down to make maple syrup. June-August, visitors can stop by Homestead Sundays from 1-5 pm for free, hands-on activities at the 1870s Homestead Farm which includes a log cabin, one-room log schoolhouse, timber frame barn, heirloom garden, children’s garden, root cellar and more. From May-November, visitors can see cows, pigs, chickens and sheep.
Annual events include Maple Syrup Day, Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour, Native Plant Sale, Fall Harvest Festival, Nature at Night and Nature Art Show & Sale.
For more information, visit www. chippewanaturecenter.org, subscribe to the weekly enews or call 989-631-0830. Follow CNC at www.facebook.com/ cncmidland and www.instagram.com/ cncmidland.
The Nature Education Center had an opening ceremony on May 20, 2025. The facility is located near the Chippewa Nature Center Visitor Center at 400 Badour Rd. in Midland.
Senior Services Community Agencies:
Senior Services, a private nonprofit organization, has served the community for over 60 years, remaining the sole entity in Midland County dedicated to providing an array of essential services that enable seniors to age where they desire – within their own homes. The agency is located at 4700 Dublin Ave., Midland. Call 989-633-3700 for more information or visit www. seniorservicesmidland.org
Access and Information
Seniors and their families can obtain services or receive more information about the agency by calling the office and speaking with a Senior Services staff member. Questions and concerns about aging are welcomed. The staff also can provide referrals to appropriate community resources and help locate services in other cities or states.
Care Coordination
Using our expertise and knowledge of services, we assess a senior’s needs, develop an individual plan of care and connect seniors to our services and other community resources.
Adult Day Services
Seasons Adult Day Services is a warm and secure daytime environment that enhances the cognitive, social and emotional needs of those with Alzheimer’s disease
and related illnesses, while providing a respite for family caregivers.
Memory Support
As experts in dementia care, we offer a continuum of services for those with memory loss or other mental impairments related to dementia. We provide options for care and help arrange all the support services needed at home.
Caregiving Training and Support Groups
Trainings and support groups specific to issues on aging, provide practical information and much needed support for seniors as well as their families and caregivers.
Home Care Services
Home Care helps seniors remain living independently in their own homes by providing assistance with homemaking, personal care and respite.
Meals on Wheels
Meals on Wheels provides good, nutritious, well-balanced meals that are delivered to seniors’ homes by friendly and caring volunteers.
Transportation
Our transportation provides friendly, door-to-door service to those who have limited options for traveling to appointments, grocery shopping and other essential destinations.
Counseling
A trained and caring professional helps seniors gain control over life’s challenges, relieve depression and anxiety and manage stress.
Charlie Schwedler has been executive director of Senior Services since 2017.
Handyman Services
A volunteer group of handymen helps seniors maintain their homes by making the houses safe and secure.
Medicare, Medicaid and Prescription Help
Volunteers help seniors who cannot afford their prescription medications and also assist with Medicare and Medicaid paperwork.
The Midland Prime Times
The senior newspaper provides the news and information that seniors need in their quest to stay healthy, active and independent in Midland County.
Senior Centers
Because social contacts are an important factor for a senior’s well-being, the agency operates centers in Midland County. The centers are gathering places for lunch (reservations needed,) activities and special events.
Coleman Center: 415 E. Webster, Coleman, 989-4656216. Lunch served at 11:30 a.m. Monday through Friday with daily activities from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Greendale Center (at West Midland Family Center): 4011 W. Isabella Road, Shepherd, 989-832-8683.
Provides a place to socialize with friends old and new. Free or low cost activities are scheduled for seniors daily from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Lunch is served at 11:30 Monday through Friday.
Mills Center (at Greater Midland North Family Center): 2601 E. Shearer Road, Midland, 989-282-1622.
Lunch served at 11:30, with activities from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday
Sanford Center: 3243 N. West River Road, Sanford, 989-687-7888.
Lunch served at 11:30 a.m., with activities from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Trailside Center (at Senior Services Main Building):
4700 Dublin Ave., Midland, 989-633-3790. Lunch served at 11:30 a.m. Monday through Friday with activities from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday.
Other Agencies
Affordable Nursing Inc.: 989-426-0169, 1426 N. State St., Gladwin. Help in the home. Hourly, daily or around-the-clock service available.
Bickford Assisted Living & Memory Care: 101 Joseph Dr., Midland, 989-898-0934.
Brittany Manor: 3615 E. Ashman, Midland, 989-631-0460.
Candlestone Assisted Living & Memory Care: 4124 Waldo, 989-832-3700.
Region VII Area Agency on Aging: 1615 S. Euclid Ave., Bay City, 800-858-1637, www. region7aaa.org. Serves Bay, Clare, Gladwin, Gratiot, Huron, Isabella, Midland, Saginaw, Sanilac and Tuscola counties.
Rhoda’s House AFC: 2576 Brooks Road, Freeland, 989-832-9748.
Adult foster care.
The Brook of Gladwin: 1201 Cedar Ave. Gladwin, 989-426-8700.
Midland Community Orchestra, consisting of local volunteer musicians, rehearses Monday evenings at Midland High School from September through April. MCO also sponsors a free youth program, For
North Family Center Community Agencies:
Monday through Friday, and closed Saturday and Sunday. Information, 989-689-7770.
NMFC offers a variety of programs and services, including:
• Early childhood learning center
• Before/After school care
• Wellness membership
• Gym and cafeteria rentals
• Family and senior resources
• Activities and programs for seniors
• Certified Community Health Worker(s) to help families and individuals navigate systems and connect to critical resources
• Basic needs services includingemergency food pantry and clothing pantry
• A full-size gymnasium, fitness room and locker rooms.
The Greater Midland North Family Center provides programs and services for individuals in northern Midland
The center, an operating unit of Greater Midland, is located at 2601 E. Shearer Road, adjacent to the Mills Township Park complex. It is open from 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Youth & Adult recreational programs
• Hunter’s safety
• Dining room and kitchen facilities accommodating functions as large as 140 people.
• Conference and meeting facilities for groups of various sizes.
These girls pose for a picture during the Dream Dress Event in the at Greater Midland North Family Center gymnasium while sorting through a variety of homecoming dresses to choose from.
Area Facilities Health Care:
MyMichigan Medical Center Midland
MyMichigan Medical Center Midland is a 324 licensed-bed hospital located on 225 acres of wooded campus in beautiful Midland, Mich. A leader in providing high quality, state-of-the-art health care, the Medical Center in Midland is the flagship of the award-winning MyMichigan Health system, which was recognized by Forbes in 2024, 2023 and 2022 as one of ‘America’s Best Employers by State.’ What’s more, Michigan Performance Excellence (MIPEx) awarded MyMichigan Health the 2021 Michigan Performance Excellence Award, the state’s highest honor for organizations that have demonstrated outstanding performance, leadership, and operational excellence.
In addition, in April 2022, MyMichigan Medical Center Midland was the first
Medical Center in the region to achieve Magnet recognition as a reflection of its nursing professionalism, teamwork and superiority in patient care. Considered the gold standard of nursing excellence, The American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Magnet Recognition Program® distinguishes organizations across the globe that meet rigorous standards for nursing excellence. There are nearly 600 Magnet recognized hospitals worldwide and, of those, only 15 are in Michigan.
MyMichigan is the only Medical Center in the Great Lakes Bay Region to have all private rooms. Private rooms are also available at MyMichigan Medical Center Alma. MyMichigan Medical Center Midland has an environment of superior healing, infection control and patient safety. The Medical Center offers a range of primary care services, outstanding specialty care and emergency care, with
excellence in cardiovascular, cancer, neuroscience, obstetrics, orthopedics, rehabilitation, diabetes and behavioral health among others.
The Medical Center is certified as both a Level II Trauma Center and a Primary Stroke Center, with 24-hour immediate access to critical specialists such as trauma surgeons, neurosurgeons, anesthesiologists and Michigan Medicine’s Tele-stroke team. Ancillary services include CT scanning, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, laboratory, pharmacy, cardiac catheterization and magnetic resonance imaging.
Accredited by The Joint Commission, MyMichigan Medical Center Midland has become a regional referral hospital for the northern and middle areas of the state. It is also a teaching hospital, with a three-year residency program in
Parents Kyleigh Green, right, and Ethan Snoddy welcomed Karson Tyler Snoddy on Jan. 1 at 5:52 p.m. He was the first baby of the year born at MyMichigan Medical Center Midland.
family medicine and clinical affiliations for training medical students from Michigan State University and Central Michigan University. With more than 4,000 employees, the Medical Center in Midland’s workforce, health care providers, as well as hundreds of volunteers work together to create healthy communities through solutions designed to meet the ever-changing needs of the residents in its service area. For more information, call (989) 8393000 or visit www.mymichigan.org
OTHER HOSPITALS
McLaren Bay Region: 1900 Columbus, Bay City, 989-894-3000.
HealthSource Saginaw: 3340 Hospital Road, Saginaw, 989-790-7700. Specialty hospital — psychiatric and substance abuse, physical rehabilitation and extended care. No emergency room.
MyMichigan Medical Center-Saginaw: 800 S. Washington, Saginaw, 989-9078000.
OTHER HEALTH CARE SERVICES
McLaren Midland Primary Care: 801 Joe Mann Blvd., Suite A, 989-486-9090.
McLaren Bay Region Internal Medicine: 801 Joe Mann Blvd., Suite C, 989-486-9090.
Gateway Family & Urgent Care: 1549 Washington St., 989-259-1000.
Pro-Health Urgent Care of Midland: 111 E. Wackerly St., Suite D, 989-756-0055.
Midland Express Urgent & Family Care 600 Cambridge St., 989-486-1707.
Midland First United Methodist Church
Helping people to know, love and share Jesus Christ In person Sunday Worship 10:00am Livestream Worship on Facebook & YouTube 10:00am MCTV - Tuesdays 1:00pm and Thursday 9:30pm WMPX 1490AM at 11:00am 315 West Larkin Street Midland, MI 48640 (989) 835-6797 www.fumcmidweb.org
New Hope Urgent Care: 728 W. Wackerly. Suite 101. Diagnoses and treats all non-emergent accidents and illnesses of pediatric and adult patients. 989-631-9900.
Midland County Health Department: 220 W. Ellsworth St., 832-6380.
Great Lakes Health: 222 N. Saginaw, Midland, 989-839-4560.
Central Michigan District Health Department: 103 N. Bowery, Gladwin, 989-426-9431 or 815 N. Clare, Harrison, 989-539-6731.
American Red Cross — East Central Bay Chapter: 1401 S. Grand Traverse, Flint, Mich., 48503, (810) 232-5823.
Cancer Services: 4201 Campus Ridge Drive, Midland, 989-835-4841.
Family and Children’s Services of Mid-Michigan: Mental health services, 1714 Eastman Ave., 989-631-5390.
Places of Worship Religion:
MIDLAND
Islamic Center of Midland, 1801 N. Stark Rd., 378-9988.
Christian Celebration Center, 6100 Swede Road, 631-1300. Bahá`í Faith, for information, 832-9695.
First United Methodist Church, 315 W. Larkin St., 835-6797.
Gordonville United Methodist Church, 76 E. Gordonville Road, 631-4388.
Homer United Methodist Church, 507 S. Homer Road, 835-5050.
Poseyville United Methodist Church, 1849 Poseyville, 631-3333.
Bethel Church of the Nazarene, 3490 E. Baker, 832-7550.
Midland Nazarene, 5700 Jefferson Ave., 631-4620. Nease Memorial Church of the Nazarene, 631-0820.
Axiom,
1264 E. Isabella Road, 631-3810. Church of Daniel’s Band, 525 Dopp Road, 839-5716.
Community Bible Church of Midland, 4417 W. Wackerly, 800-384-6056.
Father’s Heart Ministries, 4606 James Savage Road, 495-0073.
Grace Bible Church, 2828 Isabella Road, 631-7225.
Living World Church, 2010 N. Stark Road, 832-7547.
Midland Missionary Church, 479 S. 11 Mile, 631-4467.
New Life Vineyard Church, 1014 E. Ashman, 832-7472.
Calvary Apostolic Church, 609 Mill, 837-9530.
Faith Christian Assembly, 3200 E. Isabella St., 631-5353. Pentecostal Temple, 5303 N. Jefferson Road, 835-8892. Chapel Lane Presbyterian, 5501 Jefferson, 631-2081.
Memorial Presbyterian Church, 1310 Ashman St., 835-6759.
Christ Covenant Church (PCA), 2821 Ashman St., 839-6563. MidlandPCA.org
Midland Reformed Church, 110 N. Saginaw Road, 835-4000.
Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 2420 E. Ashman St., 631-3120.
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 6220 N. Jefferson, 631-1162.
United Church of Christ, 4100 Chestnut Hill Drive, 631-1136.
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Places of Worship Religion:
Faith Wesleyan Church, 654 S. Meridian Road, 835-5061
Trinity Wesleyan Church, 819 S. Patterson Road, 631-4975.
SANFORD
Abundant Life Apostolic Church, 2187 N. Meridian Road, 687-7293.
COLEMAN
Coleman Assembly of God, 701 E. Jefferson, 465-9121. Coleman Wesleyan Church, 110 Webster St., 465-6431.
Grace Baptist Church, 115 Fraser, 465-6301.
North Bradley Church of God, 3094 Grant, 465-1367.
Faith United Methodist Church, 209 E. Jefferson St., 465-6181.
Our Lady of the Most Blessed Sacrament Monastery, 4977 N. Chippewa Road, 465-7729.
Community of Christ, 407 E. Adams, 465-1151.
EDENVILLE
Edenville United Methodist Church, 455 W. Curtis, 689-6250.
HOPE
Hope Baptist Church, 5525 N. Hope Road, 689-3911
Hope & Edenville United Methodist Church, 5278 N. Hope Road, 689-3811
Mount Hope Fellowship, 1352 E. Curtis Road, 689-3345.
New Hope Community Church of God, 6424 N. Middle, 689-3586.
Church of Christ Restored, 1848 N. 7 Mile Road, 687-9012.
City Church, 2575 N. West River Road, 687-5028.
Lighthouse Bible Baptist Church, 55 W. Saginaw, 687-7421. Meridian Church of God, 2130 N. Meridian Road, 687-2773.
Our Lady of Grace Church, 2500 W. River Road, 687-5657.
St. Paul Lutheran, 2045 Lynn, 687-2209. Community of Christ, 264 W. Saginaw, 687-2252. Sanford United Methodist, 2560 N. West River Road, 687-5353.
AUBURN
First Baptist Church of Auburn 4853 Garfield Road, 662-4427.
St. Gabriel Parish, 84 W. Midland Road, 662-6861 Grace Lutheran Church, 303 Ruth St., 662-6161.
Zion Lutheran Church, 1556 Siedler Road, 662-4264.
Auburn United Methodist Church, 207 S. Auburn, 662-6314.
BEAVERTON
Beaverton Baptist Church, 2888 Dale Road, 435-9232. Beaverton Church of God, 3987 S. M-18, 435-3505. Church of the Brethren, 3783 Schock Road, 435-9851.
Beaverton Church of the Nazarene, 540 W. Lang Road, 435-7708. Good Shepherd Evangelical Lutheran, 1600 Dale Road, 435-2234.
Cedar River Chapel, 2766 River Road, 435-2651. First Presbyterian Church, 201 S. Ross, 435-7086.
Beaverton United Methodist, 150 W. Brown St., 435-4322.
Dale United Methodist, 4688 Freeland Road, 435-4829.
FREELAND
Church of God (Seventh Day), 11246 W. Freeland, 695-2746.
Freeland Assembly of God, 284 E. Washington Road, 695-2673.
First Baptist Church, 8445 Webster Road, 695-6414.
Freeland United Methodist Church, 205 E. Washington, 695-2101. LaPorte United Methodist Church, 3990 S. Smith Crossing, 695-9692.
Mapleton United Methodist Church, 4605 Bailey Bridge, 495-0425. St. Agnes Catholic Church, 335 Johnson, 695-5652.
Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, 545 S. 7th, 695-9626.
GLADWIN
Assembly of God, 3400 W. Buzzell Road, 426-8102.
Emmanuel Baptist Church, 3089 Pratt Lake, 426-9861.
Prosecuting Attorney: J. Dee Brooks, 989-832-6722.
Register of Deeds: Jennifer M. Anway, 989-832-6820.
Sheriff: Scott Holzinger, 989-839-4630.
Treasurer: Catherine Lunsford, 989-832-6850.
SAGINAW COUNTY
Clerk: 989-790-5200
Prosecuting Attorney: John McColgan, 989-790-5330.
Register of Deeds: Katie Albosta Kelly, 989-790-5270.
Sheriff: William Federspiel, 989-790-5400.
Treasurer: Timothy Novak, 989-790-5225.
Human Services
Parent Education
Family Fun Events
Social Services
Community Service and Volunteer Opportunities
Greendale Upper Decks (Senior Services of Midland Co.)
West Midland Food and Clothing Depot
Licensed Child Care (Infants - 12 years old) WMFC Preschool (3 & 4 year olds) at six locations School Age Programs Summer Program
College Opportunity Program
Bowling, Basketball, Volleyball
Baseball & Softball
Pitching Machine and Batting Cage
Pickleball, Zumba
Fitness Room
Free Martial Arts Classes
Outdoor Pool and Swimming Lessons
Hiking Trails
County Officials Local Government
President Donald Trump
Vice President JD Vance
The White House, 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, D.C., 205001002. 202-456-1414; White House comment line for people using TTY due to hearing disabilities: 202-456-6213.
U.S. Senate
Sen. Gary Peters, Democrat (retiring at the end of 2025). 202-224-6221. Local address: 416 N. Saginaw St., Suite 222, Flint, Mich., 48502, 989-754-0112. peters.senate.gov/
Sen. Elissa Slotkin, Democrat. Phone: 202-224-4822. Local address: 432 N. Saginaw St., Suite 301, Flint, Mich., 48502, 810-720-4172. slotkin.senate.gov
U.S. House 2nd District
Portions of Midland County
Rep. John Moolenaar, Republican. Phone: 202-225-3561. Clare office, 431 N. McEwan St., 989-802-6040. moolenaar.house.gov
U.S. House 8th District
Portions of Midland County, including City of Midland
Rep. Kristen McDonald-Rivet, Democrat. Phone: 202-225-3611. Flint office, 601 Saginaw St., Suite 403, 810238-8627. mcdonaldrivet.house.gov
Governor
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, Democrat. State Capitol Building, 111 S. Capitol, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich., 48909; phone 517-373-3400, 517-335-7858.
Michigan Republican Representative Bill G. Schuette, R-Midland, speaks at a rally before Vice President JD Vance speaks about “America’s industrial resurgence,” Friday, March 14, 2025, at Vantage Plastics in Bay City, Mich.
State Senate 34th District
Portions of Midland County, Gladwin County
Sen. Roger Hauck, Republican. 201 Townsend, Suite 3300, Lansing, Mich., 48909. Phone 517-373-1760. senatorrogerhauck.com
State Senate 35th District
Portions of Midland County, including City of Midland
Currently not filled after McDonald-Rivet’s resignation in January 2025
State House 95th District
All of Midland County, portions of Gladwin County
Rep. Bill Schuette, Republican. H-426 House Office Building, P.O. Box 30014, Lansing, Mich., 48909. Phone 517-3730152. repschuette.com
State House 99th District
Portions of Gladwin County
Rep. Mike Hoadley, Republican. S-1288 House Office Building, P.O. Box 30014, Lansing, Mich., 48909. Phone 517-3731789. rephoadley.com
County Commisioners Local Government
Four Lakes President Dave Kepler (right) presents updated information on dam restoration following legal delays during a meeting of the Midland County Board of Commissioners on May 6, 2025.
MIDLAND COUNTY
Meets at 9 a.m. on the first and third Tuesdays of each month (September through May), and at 10 a.m. on the third Tuesday during the summer (June through August) at the County Services Building in downtown Midland.
District 1, Jeanette Snyder, 989-832-6381.
District 2, Mark Bone, 989-832-6382.
District 3, Larry Schuelke, 989-832-6775
District 4, Jim Stamas, chair, 989-832-6775
District 5, Todd Gambrell, 989-832-6775
District 6, Eric Dorrien, 989-832-6388.
District 7, Alaynah Smith, 989-832-6389.
BAY COUNTY
Meets at 4 p.m. on the third Tuesday of each month in the commission chambers on the fourth floor of the Bay County Building.
District 1, Kathy Niemiec, 989-697-5509.
District 2, Tim Banaszak, 989-501-6565.
District 3, Vaughn J. Begick, 989-686-0578.
District 4, Larry Beson, 989-895-4136.
District 5, Christopher Rupp, 989-895-4136.
District 6, Jesse Dockett, 989-895-4136.
District 7, Jerome Crete, 989-895-4136.
GLADWIN COUNTY
Meets at 9 a.m. on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month in the commissioners' chamber on the third floor of the County Building.
District 1, Mike Visnaw, mvisnaw@ gladwincounty-mi.gov
District 2, Alan Donaldson, 989-387-5773
District 3, Tami O’Donnell, todonnell@ gladwincounty-mi.gov
District 4, Karen Moore, kmoore@gladwincounty-mi.gov
District 5, Tom Winarski, 989-426-5407
SAGINAW COUNTY
Call 989-790-5267 for times and dates of meetings.
District 1, Mark Piotrowski, 989-326-6708.
District 2, Jack Tany, chair, 989-737-4725.
District 3, Rich Spitzer, 989-397-7844.
District 4, Sheldon Matthews, 989-233-1750.
District 5, Tracey Slodowski, 989-327-3026.
District 6, Denny Harris, 989-395-3145.
District 7, John Kaczynski, 989-714-3801.
District 8, Gerald Little, 989-274-7828.
District 9, Christopher Boyd, 989-284-2537.
District 10, Lisa Coney, 989-906-4956.
District 11, Michael Webster, 989-245-4611.
City of Midland Polling Locations
Midland High School, 1301 Eastlawn.
Precincts 1, 2
Midland County ESA 3917 Jefferson Ave.
Precincts 3, 4
Dow High School, 3901 N. Saginaw Road.
Precincts 5, 6
Jefferson Middle, 800 Chapel Lane.
Precincts 7, 8
Northeast Middle, 1305 E. Sugnet.
Precincts 9, 10
Official Ballot Drop Boxes
The City of Midland has three official ballot drop boxes voters can use to return their absentee ballot applications or their absentee ballots:
Midland City Hall, 333 W. Ellsworth Street, Midland (outside the Larkin Street Entrance)
Barstow Airport, 6603 Barstow Drive, Midland (across from the entrance to the administration building)
Midland Civic Arena, 405 Fast Ice Drive, Midland (outside the northeast corner of the building)
City of Coleman
Coleman City Hall, 201 E. Railway St.
Where to Vote Local Government
Edenville Township
Swanton Memorial Building, 6422 Water Road.
Geneva Township
Geneva Township Hall, 3000 Barden Road.
Greendale Township
Greendale Township Hall, 4750 W. Isabella Road.
Homer Township
All precincts, Public Safety Building, 222 S. Homer Road.
Hope Township
Hope Township Hall, corner of Hope and Hull roads.
Ingersoll Township
Both precincts, Ingersoll Township Hall, corner of Sasse and Freeland roads.
Jasper Township
Jasper Township Hall, 5595 W. Kent Road.
Jerome Township
All precincts, Jerome Township Hall, 737 W. Beamish Road.
Larkin Township
Pct. 1 and 2, Larkin Township Hall, 3016 N. Jefferson Road.
Pct. 3, Township Office, 3027 N. Jefferson Road.
Lee Township
Both precincts, Lee Township Hall, Corner of 9 Mile & Olson roads.
Lincoln Township
Lincoln Township Hall, North of Town Hall on Hope Road.
Midland Township
Midland Township Hall, 1030 Poseyville Road.
Mills Township
Mills Township Hall, East Shearer and Jefferson roads.
Mount Haley Township
Mount Haley Township Hall, Homer and Freeland roads.
Porter Township
Porter Township Hall, LaPorte and S. 9 Mile roads.
Warren Township
Warren Township Hall, Geneva and W. Baker roads.
Township Meetings Local Government
Edenville Township
Meets second Tuesday of the month (except July) at 7 p.m. at Swanton Memorial Center, 6460 N. Water Road, Edenville.
Geneva Township
Meets second Tuesday of month (except August) at 7 p.m. at township hall, 3146 W. Barden Road, Coleman.
Greendale Township
Meets second Tuesday of month at 7 p.m. at township hall, 4750 W. Isabella Road, Shepherd.
Homer Township
Meets third Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. at township hall, 522 N. Homer Road, Midland.
Hope Township
Meets second Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. at Hope Township Hall, 5244 N. Hope Road.
Ingersoll Township
Meets second Monday of month at 7 p.m. at township hall, 3026 S. Sasse Road.
Jasper Township
Meets second Tuesday of month at 7:30 p.m. at township hall, 5595 W. Kent Road, St. Louis.
Jerome Township
Meets second Wednesday of month at 7 p.m. at township hall, 737 W. Beamish Road, Sanford.
Larkin Township
Meets second Tuesday of month at 6 p.m. at township hall, 3016 N. Jefferson Road.
Lee Township
Meets second Monday of month at 7 p.m. at township hall, 1485 W. Olson Road, Midland.
Lincoln Township
Meets second Tuesday of month at 7 p.m. at township hall, 1882 N. Hope Road, Midland.
Midland Township
Meets second Wednesday of month at 7 p.m. at township hall, 1030 Poseyville Road, Midland.
Mills Township
Meets second Wednesday of month at 7 p.m. at township hall, 3480 E. Shearer Road.
Mt. Haley Township
Meets second Monday of month at 7 p.m. at township hall, 3012 S. Homer Road, Merrill.
Porter Township
Meets first Wednesday of month at 7 p.m. at township hall, 4029 S. Nine Mile Road.
Warren Township
Meets third Monday of month at 6:30 p.m. at township hall, 4506 W. Baker Road, Coleman.
GLADWIN COUNTY
Beaverton Township Supervisor, Joe Sprague, 989-387-6710.
Clerk, Whitney King Treasurer, Julie Vankuiken, 989-689-10.
MIDLAND COUNTY
Edenville Township
Supervisor, Art Peters, 989-689-3655.
Clerk
Tamie Luty 989-689-3655.
Treasurer
Kathy Peters 989-689-3655.
Geneva Township
Supervisor
Joshua Murray 989-615-0141.
Clerk
Carla Murray 989-600-8422.
Treasurer
Nancy Robison 989-802-9964.
Greendale Township
Supervisor
Brian J. Knopp 989-621-2646.
Clerk
Ruth L. Knapp 989-835-3009.
Treasurer
Angela Brown 989-506-3260.
Homer Township
Supervisor
Russ Varner 989-631-4399.
Clerk
Todd Lee
989-631-4399.
Treasurer
Sandra Turk 989-631-4399.
Hope Township
Supervisor
Rita Goul 989-689-0322.
Clerk Carol Coyle
989-689-5158.
Treasurer
Chuck Hudler
989-689-5549.
Ingersoll Township
Supervisor
Kim D. Heisler 989-751-8397.
Clerk
Mary Ellen Keel
989-695-5200.
Treasurer
James Terwillegar 989-835-8009.
Jasper Township
Supervisor
Carmen Bajena 989-492-4047.
Clerk
Kristina DeBolt 989-681-5570.
Treasurer
Katelynn Hernandez 989-681-5570.
Jerome Township
Supervisor Steve Rice 989-488-4578.
Clerk Gil Bernier 989-488-4578.
Treasurer
Jennifer Clever 989-488-4578.
Larkin Township
Supervisor
Maria Sandow 989-835-6399.
Clerk
Lisa Benter-Rich 989-835-6399.
Treasurer
Mandy Archbold 989-835-6399.
Lee Township
Supervisor
Doug Kruger 989-832-2874.
Clerk
Laura Dawson 989-832-2874.
Treasurer
Heidi Pitt
989-832-2874.
Lincoln Township
Supervisor
Brett Fales 989-374-2220.
Clerk
Barb Wilson
989-374-2220.
Treasurer
Kim Oswald 989-374-2220.
Midland Township
Supervisor
Terry Holt 989-835-8866.
Clerk
Shelly Armstrong-Miller 989-835-8866.
Treasurer
Mark Radosa 989-835-8866.
Mills Township
Supervisor Ron Kutchey 989-832-3500.
Clerk
Kim Sweet 989-948-3992.
Treasurer
Sara Pitch
989-689-5097.
Mount Haley Township
Supervisor
Ken Brown 989-859-0480.
Clerk
Karen Radosa 989-835-1289.
Treasurer
Leonard Breasbois 989-643-6703.
Porter Township
Supervisor
Tom Corbat 989-928-8079.
Clerk
Marianne Corbat 989-842-5695.
Treasurer
Pam Garcia
989-832-2069.
Warren Township
Supervisor
Emily Burgess 989-465-9811.
Clerk
Linda S. Anthony 989-465-9811.
Treasurer
Lyndsey Bock 989-465-9811.
Local Government Emergency Contacts Local Government
Emergency Management Services
Bay County Emergency Management Division 989-895-4112.
Gladwin County Emergency Management Services 989-426-6871.
Midland County Emergency Management Services 989-832-6750.
(To get official emergency information, call the Midland County Emergency Information hotline at 888-835-5667 to hear a recorded emergency message; or dial 2-1-1 to talk to an operator from 2-1-1 Northeast Michigan.)
Saginaw County Emergency Services 989-790-5434.
Road Conditions Local Government
For questions or concerns about area road conditions, call the following telephone numbers:
Auburn, 989-662-6761. Beaverton, 989-435-9343.
Coleman, 989-465-6961. Freeland, 989-695-9512.
Midland, 989-837-6900. Sanford, 989-687-7667.
Bay County Road Commission, 989-686-4610. Clare County Road Commission, 989-539-2151.
Gladwin County Road Commission, 989-426-7441. Midland County Road Commission, 989-687-9060. Saginaw County Road Commission, 989-752-6140.
For emergency calls needing law enforcement assistance, call 911. For non-emergency calls, check your local phone directory for the law enforcement agency in your area.
The Midland Police Department and the Midland County Sheriff’s Office have a number of telephone numbers for their various departments.
Michigan State Police
West Branch Post 989-345-0956.
Tri City Post 989-495-5555.
Mount Pleasant Post 989-773-5951.
Michigan State Police
Before & After Care Education
A Joyful Noise
2515 Ashman St. 989-835-5555
Camp Fire Midland County 1621 E. Wheeler 832-2295.
Chippewa Preschool 2401 E. Wheeler St. 832-2008.
Coleman Family Center
4839 N. Coleman Schools Drive 989-465-2079.
Early Explorers Child Care & Learning Center
400 Joseph Dr, Suite A 989-259-7579.
Greater Midland Community Center
2205 S. Jefferson Ave. 832-7937, ext. 2237.
Heaven’s Elect Christian Learning + Daycare 3305 Ridgecrest Dr. 989-837-1914.
Kinder Kare Children’s Center 1184 James Savage Road 989-835-9201.
Learning Tree Cooperative Preschool 405 N. Saginaw Road. 989-259-5412.
Longview Early Childhood Center 337 Lemke St. 989-492-7702, ext. 1118
Memorial Presbyterian Preschool 1310 Ashman St. 989-492-0588.
Midland Kids First 3200 James Savage 989-837-6255.
Michele’s Montessori School 989-835-3999.
Midland Montessori School 5709 Eastman Ave. 989-835-3921.
Nature Preschool Chippewa Nature Center 400 S. Badour Road 631-0830
Students and instructors of Chippewa Nature Center’s Nature Preschool explore vernal pools.
NEMCSA Head Start Preschool
2828 Isabella St., Midland 989-631-3777.
Pre-Primary Center at Carpenter Street School 1407 W. Carpenter 989-923-6411.
Ready Set Grow! Child Development Center 104 Moll St., Auburn 662-6681.
Sanford Elementary Childhood Center
2534 N. West River Road, Sanford 989-687-3455.
Stepping Stones Day Care 2904 Ashman 989-832-8588.
Stormi’s Montessori 3420 E. Ashman 989-486-9969.
Trinity Lutheran Preschool 3701 Jefferson Ave. 989-631-0692, ext. 231.
West Midland Preschool Call Missy Finney 989-832-3256.
West Midland Family Center Call Jillian Westphal 989-832-3256.
Local Schools Education
Midland County Educational Service Agency
The board meets the third Tuesday of the month at 5:30 p.m. in the Midland County Educational Service Agency board room, 3917 Jefferson Ave. Phone: 989-631-5890.
John Searles, Superintendent
Greg Crider, Director of Special Education
Kim Clark, Director of Early Childhood & Family Services
Midland Public Schools
The board of education meets the third Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Midland Public Schools Administration Center, 600 E. Carpenter St.
To reach personnel at the Administration Center, call 989-923-5001.
Penny Miller-Nelson, Superintendent
Brian Brutyn, Assistant Superintendent Anna Wamack, Associate Superintendent
Jefferson Middle School: 800 Chapel Lane, 989-923-5873. Shannon Blasy, principal.
Northeast Middle School: 1305 E. Sugnet Road, 989-923-5772. Keith Seybert, principal.
H.H. Dow High School: 3901 N. Saginaw Road, 989-923-5382. Scott Cochran, principal.
Midland High School: 1301 Eastlawn Drive, 989-923-5181, Tiela Schurman, principal.
Beaverton Schools
The board of education meets the second Monday of each month at 6 p.m. (except for March and December) in the Beaverton Junior/Senior High School Media Center.
Michael Hugan, superintendent.
Junior/Senior High School: 3090 Crockett Rd, 989-246-3010, Renee Inscho, principal.
Elementary School: 440 S. Ross, 989-246-3020, Shawna Hartwell, principal.
Bullock Creek Schools
The board of education meets the third Monday of each month at 7 p.m. at the high school, 1420 Badour Road.
Shawn Hale, superintendent, 989-631-9022.
High School: 1420 Badour Road, 989-631-2340, Curt Moses, principal.
Bullock Creek High School’s commencement ceremony for the Class of 2025 took place May 22 in Lancer Stadium.
Middle School: 644 Badour Road, 989-631-9260, Dennis Tomko, principal.
Bullock Creek Elementary: 1037 Poseyville Road, 989-832-8691, Beth Bredt, principal.
Pine River Elementary: 1894 E. Pine River Road, 989-631-5121, Crystal Snell, principal.
Coleman Community Schools
The board of education meets the third Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. in the high school media center, 991 E. Railway.
Jennifer McCormack, superintendent, 989-4656060.
Junior/Senior High School: 4951 N. Lewis Road, 989465-6177, Jennifer Hess, principal. Elementary School: 1010 E. Washington, 989-465-6179, Cindy Araway, principal.
Gladwin Community Schools
The board of education meets on the second and fourth Monday of the month. Check for time and location.
Chuck Frisbie, superintendent, 989-426-9255.
High School: 1400 N. Spring, 989-426-7341, Elizabeth Brown, principal.
Intermediate School: 780 W. First, 989-426-4531, Bryan Randle, principal.
Junior High School: 401 N. Bowery, 989-426-3808, David Mausolf, principal.
Elementary School:
600 W. First, 989-426-7771, Joshua Pahl, principal.
Meridian Public Schools
The board of education meets the second and fourth Mondays of each month at 7 p.m. in the Meridian Early College High School media center.
Sarah Glann, superintendent, 989-687-3200.
High School: 3303 N. Meridian Road, 989-6873300, Scott LaFever, principal.
Junior High School: 3475 N. Meridian Road, 989687-3360, Rachel Pappas, principal.
Elementary School: 3353 N. Meridian Road, 989687-3500, Joshua Hook, principal.
Parochial schools
Calvary Baptist Academy: 6100 Perrine Road, 989832-3341, Dr. David Warren, administrator.
Good Shepherd Lutheran Elementary School: 907 Mattes Dr., 989-835-4181, George Kellerman, principal.
Saint Brigid Catholic School: 130 W. Larkin, 989-8359481. Laura Wilkowski, principal.
St. John’s Lutheran School: 505 E. Carpenter, 989-8357041, Brad Massey, principal.
Charter schools
The Academic and Career Education Academy: 884 E. Isabella Road, 989-374-2232, Steve Newkirk, principal. Windover High School: 919 Smith Road, 989-832-0852, Scott Hewitt, principal.
EDUCATION & TRAINING CONNECTION
Colleges & Universities Education
Northwood University
Known as the schoolof-choice for businessminded students of all ages and backgrounds, Northwood University’s focus on management and entrepreneurship prepares students as leaders of a global, free-enterprise society. With its main campus in Midland; regional Adult Degree Program Centers located strategically across the country and online degree completion programs;
the DeVos Graduate School; and International Program Centers in China, Sri Lanka, United Arab Emirates and Switzerland, Northwood University offers the business degree options people need and the college experience they want.
Northwood has a unique philosophy called The Northwood Idea that is integrated through all of its degree programs.
The Northwood Idea recognizes business as
a higher calling. It values freedom and personal responsibility; moral law; and respect for property, and it emphasizes the importance of work, thrift and business.
Mission Statement
Northwood develops free-enterprise leaders who drive economic and social progress for a global, free-enterprise society.
Values
Northwood University affirms the natural
yearning in every human heart to be free. Its academic community welcomes individuals, their distinctive talents, and their potential to make a difference through a life well spent. Northwood believes in:
• The advantages of an entrepreneurial, free society
• Individual freedom and personal responsibility
• Leading from a foundation of ethics and integrity
Pictured: Participants of the 2025 Doctor of Business Administration Residency, held May 7–10, 2025, at Northwood University’s Richard DeVos Graduate School of Management.
• Embracing the global and multicultural nature of enterprise
• Celebrating individual uniqueness and diversity of perspectives in an inclusive community
For information, visit www.northwood.edu or call 800-622-9000.
Central Michigan University
Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, offers numerous bachelor and master degree programs, plus specialist degrees and doctorate programs, along with the Central Michigan University College of Medicine, the nation’s 137th medical school.
Delta College
Delta College offers more than 150 transfer and career degree programs. Visit www. delta.edu or call 989686-9000. Classes are also offered at the Delta College Downtown
Midland Center, 419 E. Ellsworth St.
Davenport University
Davenport UniversityCentral Region is located at 3555 E. Patrick Road, Midland. For more information, call 989835-5588 or 800-9684860.
Saginaw Valley State University
Saginaw Valley State University, 7400 Bay Road, University Center, offers numerous programs at the bachelor and master degree levels. Students can pursue degrees in several colleges, including Arts and Behavioral Sciences, Business and Management, Education, Crystal M. Lange Nursing and Allied Health Sciences, and Science, Engineering and Technology. Scholarships, financial aid, career counseling and job placement services are available. For more information, call 989-695-5325.
The Education and Training Connection is a nonprofit organization providing training for business, industry and the Midland County community.
Located at 884 E. Isabella Road (M-20), the Education and Training Connection has several computer labs that offer Microsoft Office training in basic to advanced levels. ETC offers high school completion classes, GED preparation and GED official testing (both Midland and Saginaw), and enrichment classes for all ages.
Other programs offered throughout the year include computer technical training; professional development programs including CNA, EMT and paramedic programs; online training, school readiness program; a charter alternative high school; adult basic education and English as a second language.
For more information, call 989-631-5202 or visit ETC’s website at www.etc-1.com
Banks & Credit Unions Retail
BANKS
Auburn
Huntington Bank
232 W. Midland 662-4421.
Independent Bank 1004 W. Midland 662-4403.
Beaverton
Huntington Bank 190 S. Ross 435-7721.
Freeland
Huntington Bank 230 N. Main 695-2060.
Gladwin
Huntington Bank 1016 E. Cedar Ave. 426-4547.
PNC Bank 235 W. Maple 426-4511.
Midland
Comerica Bank 1616 N. Saginaw 839-2254.
Fifth Third Bank 321 S. Saginaw 839-4448.
1st State Bank
400 Ashman St. 989-492-7500
Horizon Bank 5710 Eastman Ave. 631-4280; 2910 Jefferson 839-5252
Huntington Bank, 1709 N. Saginaw Road 835-3444; 310 E. Larkin St. 839-5219; 6711 N. Jefferson Ave. 839-5317.
Mercantile Bank
109 E. Main 989-374-0315.
Isabella Bank 2222 N. Saginaw Road 832-6198; 210 S. Saginaw Road 631-0890.
PNC Bank 5200 Eastman Ave. 835-8787.
Sanford Huntington Bank 256 W. Saginaw 687-5531.
Dow Credit Union was voted best credit union in the Readers’ Choice Awards. Pictured are employees (front row, from left) Sheila Wright, Chris Llamas, Brooke Heirholzer, Juli Lacina, Jeff Ehrlich; (second row, from left) Sanjay Ahluwalia, Owen Jozwiak, Michael Goad, Lisa Meylan, Nicole Krueger, Korynn Chism; (back row, from left) Brian Weidman, Craig Tidwell, Kelly Perkins, Stephanie Hoeh, Ryan Carter, Bonnie Whaley.
CREDIT UNIONS
Auburn
United Financial 1026 W. Midland Road 989-777-3620.
Coleman
United Bay Community Credit Union 375 Railway St. 989892-4597
Freeland
Family First Credit Union 6900 Midland Road 989-695-5144
Frankenmuth Credit Union 111 S. Main 989-497-1600.
United Financial 7600 Midland Road 989-777-3620.
Gladwin
Members First Credit Union 1291 W. Cedar Ave. 855-835-6328.
Midland
Dow Credit Union
600 E. Lyon Road 835-7794.
Frankenmuth Credit Union 401 S. Saginaw 989-497-1600.
Jolt Credit Union 3106 N. Saginaw 989-799-8744.
Health Advantage Credit Union 5004 Eastman 989-270-3500
Members First Credit Union
400 Dartmouth Dr. 855-835-6328; 600 W. Wackerly St. 855-835-6328.
Wildfire Credit Union
100 Joseph Dr. 249-8200 .
Midland
A&W
1514 Washington St.
Alex’s Railside Restaurant: 6800 Eastman Ave. in the Midland Mall.
Amazing Deli: 134 E. Main St. 837-7278.
Antonio’s Bar & Grill 1716 W. Wackerly St. 259-7299.
Chippewa Nature Center staff are joined by members of the Midland Business Alliance and other community leaders for the ribbon cutting of the new Nature Education Center on May 20.
Several communities in the Great Lakes Bay Region have chambers of commerce, and the region has convention and visitors bureau branches in Saginaw, Bay City and Midland.
Auburn Area
Chamber of Commerce:
301 W. Midland Road, Auburn 989-662-4001.
Bay Area
Chamber of Commerce: 812 N. Water, Bay City 989-893-4567.
Gladwin County
Chamber of Commerce: 608 W. Cedar 989-426-5451.
Midland
Business Alliance:
300 Rodd St., Ste. 101 989-839-9901.
Saginaw County
Chamber of Commerce: 515 N. Washington, Ste. 201, Saginaw 989-752-7161.
Sanford Area
Chamber of Commerce: 165 W. Saginaw Road, Sanford 989-687-2800
Great Lakes Bay Region
Convention & Visitors Bureau:
Saginaw Travel Tip Desk: 515 N. Washington, 2nd Floor, Saginaw, MI 48607
Bay City Travel Tip Desk: 301 Washington, Bay City, MI 48708
Midland Travel Tip Desk: 128 East Main, Midland, MI 48640
Places to Stay Retail
Denise Hartsough, co-president of League of Women Voters of Michigan, speaks to members of League of Women Voters of the Midland Area at their annual meeting at the Holiday Inn on May 6, 2025.
Auburn
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites 4955 S. Garfield 989-662-7888
Midland
Baymont by Wyndham 2200 W. Wackerly 989-631-0070
Invites You To... Come Worship With Us!
Sunday: 8:00am Holy Eucharist (Sanctuary) 10:00am Holy Eucharist (Sanctuary and live stream) (Fellowship Hour after each service) Wednesday: 12:00pm Holy Eucharist (Chapel - enter via the office entrance)
YOU are welcome here, regardless of age, race, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, sex, national origin, marital status, family makeup, socioeconomic status, or political persuasion St John’s Episcopal Church is a community of people who gather to acknowledge our need for divine and human love, and to respect our common humanity At St John's, ALL ARE WELCOME
Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott 506 E. Buttles. 989-631-7100.
Hampton Inn by Hilton 6701 Eastman Ave. 989-837-4000.
Holiday Inn Midland 810 Cinema Drive 989-794-8500.
NADA Hotel & Conference Center Located at Northwood University at 4000 Whiting Dr. 989-837-4795.
The H Hotel 111 W. Main St. 989-839-0500. www.thehhotel.com
Twilight Motel 4959 S. Saginaw Road 989-496-3540.
Gladwin
All Seasons Inn 78 E. M-61 989-426-5600. Rivertown Inn 1220 E. Cedar Ave. 989-246-9130 www.rivertowninn.net
Located at the corner of Saginaw Rd. & St. Andrews 405 N. Saginaw Rd., Midland · www.sjec midland.org 989 631 2260 · office@sjec midland.org
Residence Inn by Marriott 850 Joe Mann Blvd. 989-837-9990.
Sleep Inn of Midland 2100 W. Wackerly St. 989-837-1010.
SpringHill Suites by Marriott 800 Joe Mann Blvd. Midland 989-837-2700.
Riverwalk Place 777 Cedar Ave. 989-246-8000.
Northwoods Motel 5800 N. M-30 989-426-4021.
White Star Motel 100 N. M-30 989-426-8940.
Calendar of Events
Calendar of Events
Through end of July: Chemical City Band, 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Nicholson-Guenther Community Band Shell, Central Park, Midland
Through Aug. 7: Tunes by the Tridge, 7- 9p.m. Thursdays, downtown Midland.
Through Aug. 7: Movies on Main, Thursday nights, downtown Midland.
Through August: Homestead Sunday, 1-5p.m., Chippewa Nature Center, Midland.
Through Aug. 27: Wednesday Lunchtime concerts, noon- 1:30 p.m. Dow Gardens, Midland.
Through August: Herbert Dow’s Garden Tours, Dow Gardens. Tickets.
Throughout summer: Coleman Community Farmers Market, 4- 8 p.m. Thursdays.
Through Sept. 14: Sanford Second Sunday Summer Concert Series: 3-6p.m. July 13, Aug. 10, Sept. 14, Porte Park, Sanford.
Through September: Downtown Midland Common Music Series. Live music Friday and Saturday nights, downtown Midland.
Through October: Auburn Farmers Market, 4- 7p.m Thursdays; 7 a.m. to 1p.m. Saturdays, Auburn Park.
Through November: Midland Area Farmers Market, Dow Diamond east in Midland, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesdays & Saturdays through Oct. 29. Open first three Saturdays in November from 9 a.m. to noon.
JUNE
June 18: Mini Golf on Main, downtown Midland.
June 19-22: Cornfest at Auburn Cornfest grounds.
June 20-21: TINA-the Tina Turner Musical, Midland Center for the Arts. Tickets.
June 23-29: Dow Championship, Midland Country Club.
June 25-27: Freaky Friday, Disney musical, Midland Center for the Arts.
JULY
July 3-5: Bay City fireworks/ concerts, Wenonah Park
July 4: Fourth of July concert/ fireworks, downtown Midland.
July 15: Reece Endeavor Garden Walk in Midland.
July 10-13: Citywide Garage Sales in Midland.
July 17-20: Rising Star’s Clue, Creative 360, Midland.
July 24: Summer Sidewalk Sales, downtown Midland.
July 31: Main St. Glow, downtown Midland.
July 31 to Aug. 3: Midland Riverdays and Balloonfest, downtown Midland
Movie-goers watch "Uncharted" during Movies on Main on June 15, 2023 at Ace Hardware in Downtown Midland.
AUGUST
July 31 to Aug. 3: Midland Riverdays and Balloonfest, downtown Midland.
Aug. 6-10: Rising Star’s Six, the teen edition, Creative 360, Midland.
Aug. 9-10: The Gus Macker 3v3 basketball, downtown Midland.
Aug. 10-16: Midland County Fair, Midland County Fairgrounds.
Aug. 13-17: Professional Pickleball Tournament, Midland Tennis Center.
Aug. 16: Great Lakes Beer Festival, Dow Diamond, 2 to 7 p.m.
Aug. 21-24: Midland Folk Music Festival, Midland County Fairgrounds
