MDN Spectrum 2023

Welcome to the 2023 Edition of Spectrum

You are holding in your hands the 2023 edition of Spectrum: The Answer Book.

The Daily News’ goal in putting this directory together is to provide new and longtime residents with a onestop 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

What’s Inside:

Page 3: Midland Center for the Arts

Page 4: Dow Gardens

Page 5: Dahlia Hill

Page 6: Midland County Museums

Page 6: Dow Event Center

Page 8: Chippewa Nature Center

Page 8: Alden B. Dow Center

Page 9: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library

Page 9: Theaters

Page 10: Greater Midland Community Center

Page 11: North Midland Family Center

Page 11: Creative 360

Page 11: Coleman Family Center

Page 12: North End Fitness Center

Page 12: West Midland Family Center

Page 12: Freeland SportsZone

Pages 14: Upcoming Events

Pages 16, 17: Things To Do

Page 18: Hobbies and Interests

Page 18: Central Michigan University Broadcasting

Pages 20, 21: Art/Dance/Music Groups

Page 22: Sports Groups

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.

A TE A M YO U C AN CO UNT ON

Page 22: Barbershop Groups

Pages 24-30: Community Organizations

Pages 32-34: Community Agencies

Page 35, 36: Health Care

Page 37: Council on Aging

Pages 38, 39: Places of Worship

Pages 40-46: Education

Page 46: Veterans Services

Page 47: Elected Officials

Page 47: Road Questions

Page 48: City Officials

Page 48: County Commissioners

Page 50: County Officials

Page 50: Law Enforcement

Page 50: Emergency Services

Page 51: Where to Vote in Midland County

Page 52: Township Meetings

Pages 54, 55: Township Officials

Pages 56-60: Places to Eat and Drink

Page 61: Chambers of Commerce

Page 61: Places to Stay When

Visiting

Page 61: Cable Television

Page 62: Banks and Credit Unions

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Attractions: Midland Center for the Arts

Midland Center for the Arts is the Great Lakes Bay Region’s cultural destination for world-class 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 features two performance venues, pop-up art and handson science exhibits, studio school, a historical museum, gift shop, and the Pendulum Lounge where patrons can relax with friends and refreshments before most performances. Midland Center encourages participation in as well as appreciation for art, music, science and history. Designed by the architect and philanthropist Alden B. Dow (19041983), the Center is a nonprofit, public foundation that represents six groups:

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 or call 989-631-5930.

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 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 located at 1801 W.

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St. Andrews Road, Midland, and can be reached by calling 989-631-8250.

MATRIX:MIDLAND brings in worldrenowned 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, please visit www.midlandcenter. org/matrix for more information. You can also call at 989-631-8250.

The Midland Symphony Orchestra performs during the Midland Center for the Arts 50th Anniversary Celebration on May 14, 2022. (Andrew Mullin/Midland Daily News)

Attractions: Dow Gardens

Established in 1899, as a home for Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow and family, the 110-acre Dow Gardens now welcomes thousands of guests per year.

Visitors are invited to:

• Leave the pathway and explore the uniquely-designed landscape

• Take a tour of the historic Pines Home

• Participate in one of many hands-on

educational programs

• Stroll the nation’s longest canopy walk

• Browse the gift shop & Café

• Experience a guided (or self-guided) tour

• Visit the Alden B. Dow-designed Conservatory

• Discover beautiful art and music in a relaxed setting.

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Daily admission is $10 for adults, $2 for students 6-17 or with a student ID card. Children 5 and under are free. An annual admission card is available for $20.

For up-to-date information on displays and activities, visit www. dowgardens.org or call 989-631-2677.

Hundreds of visitors enjoy the display during the annual Dow Gardens Christmas Walk Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021 in Midland.

Attractions: Dahlia Hill

Dahlia Hill Society of Midland has 3,000 tubers with 300 unique dahlias at the corner of Main Street and Orchard Road in Midland. During the blooming months of late summer until the first frost in October, the garden provides free access to an incredible tapestry of dahlia color from dawn to dusk.

The garden was started in 1992 when Charles Breed donated 1,700 to be planted on Bill Fisher’s hillside property. In 1998, the Dahlia Hill Society of Midland was established to maintain and preserve the garden. Visitors will be able to learn about growing the amazing dahlia and at the same time enjoy the benefits of nature while wandering the terraced garden of color. Dahlia Hill’s tubers multiply every growing season providing many additional tubers to be sold every May.

Two buildings adjacent to Dahlia Hill’s garden house the art of Charles Breed. His art is also found amongst the dahlias and includes four large cast

aluminum sculptures representing the seasons of the year.

For updated information about growing dahlias, benefits of nature,

events at Dahlia Hill Society of Midland, visit us on Facebook, Instagram and at www.dahliahill.org.

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Many flowers are in bloom as people visit Dahlia Hill Monday, Sept. 14, 2020. (Katy Kildee/kkildee@mdn.net)

Many flowers are in bloom as people visit Dahlia Hill Monday, Sept. 14, 2020. (Katy Kildee/kkildee@mdn.net)

Attractions: Midland County Museums

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 hands-on exhibition, The Hall of Ideas, combining elements of science, technology, history and art. Following 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. During the interim period, the Center continues to bring exciting and engaging exhibits of Art and Science inside our Lobby spaces and IFF STEM exhibit room, click below for more information and to visit our current pop-up exhibits. The Studio School offers art classes and other related experiences as part of a year-round curriculum. Admission is required. 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 989-687-9048, see the Facebook page or go to sanfordhist. org for more information.

The museum features turn-of-thecentury 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: Log Cabin Day in June, Train Day in June, and Founders Day weekend (always the weekend after Labor Day) in September

Attractions: Dow Event Center

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, Kid Rock, The Harlem Globe Trotters, Sesame Street Live, Disney on Ice, Jerry Seinfeld, Bill Cosby, George Carlin, Les Misérables, The Nutcracker Ballet, Rent and Riverdance. The Saginaw Spirit play more than 30 hockey games each year in Wendler Arena, which is part of the Dow Event

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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,989-465-0337 or on Facebook, Coleman Historical Society, Coleman Michigan

Center.

For more information, go to www. doweventcenter.com and sign up to receive The Dow Ticket Talk e-Newsletter or call The Dow Event Center box office at 989-759-1330.

The Alden B. Dow Museum of Science & Art. (Katy Kildee/kkildee@mdn.net)

Attractions: Chippewa Nature Center

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/nature-preschool.

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, half-mile Arbury Trail also is wheelchair accessible. Pets are not allowed on CNC’s trails.

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.

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

Attractions: Alden B. Dow Center

The Alden B. Dow Center for Creativity & Enterprise at Northwood University bridges global entrepreneurial communities to the free-enterprise leadership and business acumen available through Northwood’s students and faculty.

It is widely recognized as a leader in the integration of free-

market creativity, innovation and strategy with entrepreneurial and intrapreneurial practices. The physical structure known as the Center for Creativity & Enterprise (Whiting Home) is a creative and inspiring environment.

The center is a vital part of how the university advances its mission

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garden, root cellar and more. From MayNovember, visitors can see cows, pigs, chicken 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.

and is a key center for business and organizational teams, faculty and students to convene, discover and innovate. For more information, visit the center’s website at nusites. northwood.edu/creativity-enterprise/

Children gather at a picnic bench during a day of programming at Chippewa Nature Center’s Nature Preschool. (Photo provided/Chippewa Nature Center)

Attractions: 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:

General Library Information: 989837-3430.

Room Rentals: 989-837-3474

Reference: 989-837-3449.

Youth Services: 989-837-3466.

On-Call/Renewal Line: 989-837-3457.

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 by text, 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

Attractions: Theaters

AMC Classic Fashion Square 10, 4511 Fashion Square Blvd., Saginaw, 989-797-2110.

Beaverton Gem Theatre: 120 N. Ross St., Beaverton, 989-435-2434

Celebration Cinema: 4935 E.

Pickard, Mount Pleasant, 989-7790905.

GQT Bay City 10 GDX: 4101 Wilder Road, Bay City, 989-686-6165.

Ideal Theatre, 607 N. McEwan St., Clare,. 989-386-9968

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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.

NCG Midland Cinemas: 6540 Cinema, Midland, 989-839-2663.

Quality 10 Powered by Emagine: 3250 Kabobel, Saginaw, 989-771-7700.

The Grace A. Dow Memorial Library, located at 1710 W. St. Andrews Road in Midland, is set to fully reopen to the public in early June.

Attractions: Greater Midland Community Center

Editor’s note: Construction of the new Greater Midland Community Center for the next century is well underway and is expected to open its doors in spring of 2024.

The Greater Midland Community Center is an operating unit of the Greater Midland Inc. The GMCC is located at 2205 Jefferson Ave.

The center provides recreational, social and personal development opportunities for individuals and families.

For information on programs, memberships, pricing and registration, go to www.greatermidland.org or contact the Welcome Center at 989-832-7937.

Activities & Programs Include: Wellness

Our Wellness Center includes Life Fitness strength-training machines, cross-trainers, steppers, upright and recumbent bikes and treadmills; more than 10,000 pounds of free weights, elliptical trainers, rowers, an indoor walking/ jogging track.

Programs include:

-Large variety of group fitness classes for all abilities

-Personal training to help anyone and everyone meet their health goals

-Greater Sports Performance for athletes looking to improve power, speed and agility

-Specialty classes, nutrition counseling health assessment and body composition testing also are available.

Athletics

GMCC has three full-size gymnasiums for basketball, volleyball, pickleball, walking club and drop-in activities. Program offerings include:

-Adult and youth leagues

-Classes, clinics and camps

-Athletics offers a variety of summer camps for preschool to teens!

-Our athletics department facilitates Midland Public Schools Middle School athletics programming.

50+ Center for Active Adults

The 50+ Center for Active Adults, also known as the Barstow-Shipps Wing includes:

-Billiard room with six pool tables, a computer lab, activity space, big screen TV, lounge area, a library, kitchen and coffee bar.

Program offerings include-

-Wellness opportunities including but

competitive Dolphins swim team for youths ages 6-18, an introductory swim team called the Porpoise Swim Team, a range of aquatic fitness classes. Other amenities include saunas and whirlpool.

Programs

The center hosts several dozen programs year-round for 6 months to adult participants. Programs include aquatics, gymnastics, dance, arts, recreation and athletics including basketball, volleyball, and more. Leagues are also available for youth and adults.

Summer Camps

The GMCC offers more than 150 different camp options to meet the needs of the community. Half- and full-day camps available for kids preschool to 15 including adventure, specialty, baking and cooking, sports, gymnastics, dance, cheer and pom, art, aquatic camps and more. Before and after care as well as free breakfast available.

Curling

The Midland Curling Center offers curling league play for adults and youths, classes and rink rentals from November through March. This facility also is available for rentals.

The ROCK

not limited to Silver Sneakers!

-Travel opportunities

-Educational classes

-Games, cards and puzzles

Aquatics

GMCC hosts two pools; The Oasis for recreational swim and a our East Pool for lap swimming. The Oasis featuring Spraytopia, which includes a recreational pool with water slide, preschool water table, heated whirlpool and an outdoor universal play spray park. The Lap Pool hosts four lanes for recreational and competitive swim. Aquatic program offerings include swimming lessons, lifeguard classes,

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The ROCK Center for Youth Development offers programs for youths, free of charge, in the GMCC Monday-Friday, from 2:45-6 p.m. during the school year. Programs include swimming, basketball, volleyball, organized games and more. Camp Neyati offers long and short-term resident camps. Summer day camps involve outdoor activities, swimming, arts and crafts, games, sports and fun. GMCC also offers a family camp program. Check out the summer camp brochure for details.

GMCC sponsors the Dow RunWalk, Loons Pennant Race, Family Fun Nights and more. Watch for event announcements throughout the year. Greater Midland Community Center

Members attend a barre class Monday, March 28, 2022 at the Greater Midland Community Center.

Attractions: North Midland Family Center

The North Midland Family Center provides programs and services for individuals in northern Midland County. 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. Monday through Friday, and closed Saturday and Sunday. Information, 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

Attractions: Creative 360

Creative 360 is a nonprofit community arts and wellness organization founded in 1994.

Our mission is to create environments for people of all ages and abilities to experience the creative process through classes, art exhibits, events, and outreach programs. Our ongoing programs include Artshop, a fully inclusive arts curriculum, Creative Minds, a visual arts series based on the work of famous artists, Yes We Can!, honoring those 80 and older who have made a difference in our community, and Creative Kids, afterschool arts classes for K-5. We are also the home of the Blast from the Past Big Band and Alignment 8 Yoga. Creative 360 is located at both 142-144 East Ashman Street and 1517 Bayliss St., in Midland. They will relocate from the Bayliss building to 5501 Jefferson Avenue in September of 2023. For more information, go to www.becreative360.org or call 989-837-1885.

Attractions: Coleman Family Center

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 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 6:30 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,

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pantry

• A full-size gymnasium, fitness room and locker rooms.

• 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.

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-familycenter/ or contact the center at 989465-2079.

Jessie Dekoff works on a watercolor painting during a class Monday, May 2, 2022 at Creative 360.

Attractions: North End Fitness Center

The North End Fitness Center is Greater Midland’s newest operating unit. The center, located at 601 E. Wackerly Road in Midland, can be reached by calling 989- 837-8700.

Building hours are Monday-Thursday, 5 a.m.-9 p.m.; Friday 5 a.m.-7 p.m.; Saturday, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. and Sunday, 8 a.m.-noon.

Featured services include:

Attractions: West Midland Family Center

The mission of the West Midland Family Center (WMFC) is to enhance the quality of life for each generation by providing growth and achievement opportunities within a caring environment. We 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, we aim to help each family member live their best life. By providing outlets for parents, children, and families, WMFC positively impacts our 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. We also 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 Happy Diners (a congregate meal site program), sponsored by Senior Services of Midland County. They provide lunch Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, Meals-on-Wheels five days a week to home-bound seniors, and many other activities.

WMFC also provides a wide range of recreational activities. In the summer months, our pool is open to the community and offers swimming lessons for kids and aqua Zumba classes. We also offer Zumba, yoga, and Pickle Ball throughout the year. Our 2-lane Bowling Center is available by reservation for an hour, or longer timeframes 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

Attractions: Freeland SportsZone

The Freeland SportsZone, 5690 Midland Road, offers a wide selection of recreational fitness opportunities for all ages. The Fitness Floor is equipped with many varieties of cardio machines, weights and advanced training

equipment. If you are looking for that extra push try a Group Fitness Class or receive help from a Personal Trainer. Open Pickleball & Basketball are always on the schedule in the gymnasium! The FSZ offers various youth sports camps,

Floyd and Bullock Creek elementary schools, or in Shepherd or St. Louis, our licensed preschool program best prepares young ones to succeed when they begin kindergarten. Our 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. Our parent education classes can help parents learn better ways to manage their families, and develop stronger bonds among all family members. We also offer a summer program for children that is both educational and fun for each age group.

Whatever your needs, West Midland Family Center is here for you. Stop in and get a tour of our facility and programs anytime, or follow us on Facebook to receive updates. Check us out at www.wmfc. org or call 989.832.3256 for any further information.

leagues and clinics! The FSZ is sure to have something for everyone!

For more information, go to freelandsportszone.com or call 989-695-2000.

Entertainment: Upcoming Events

ONGOING EVENTS:

Through end of July: Chemical City Band, Wednesday evenings, NicholsonGuenther Community Band Shell, Central Park, Midland

Through mid-August: Tunes by the Tridge, Thursday evenings, downtown Midland.

Through August: Wednesday Lunchtime concerts at Dow Gardens, Midland.

Through Aug. 27: Homestead Sunday, Chippewa Nature Center, Midland. Throughout summer: Coleman Farmers Market, 4 to 8 p.m every Thursday.

Through Sept. 30: Downtown Midland Common Music Series. Live music every Friday and Saturday night, downtown Midland.

Through Sept. 29: Auburn Farmers Market, 2:30 to 5:30 p.m Tuesdays, Thursdays, Auburn Park.

Through October: Midland Area Farmers Market, Dow Diamond east in Midland, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesdays & Saturdays.

JUNE

June 9: Food Truck Friday is scheduled for noon to 3 p.m. at Jack Barstow Municipal Airport, 2800 Airport Road, Midland.

June 9-10: Night of Thunder & Car Show, Railway St in Coleman. Hot rods, food, music.

June 10-11: Model Train Weekend, Sanford Centennial Museum.

June 17: Summer Grove Park Market, a curated lineup of makers, boutiques, merchants, homemade food and specialty items, is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Grove Park in Midland. Live music by Blue Light.

June 25: Log Cabin Day at Sanford Centennial Museum in Sanford. The Smith cabin will be open, equipped with period furnishings.

June 28-30: Footloose, Midland Center for the Arts. Tickets.

JULY

July 4: Fourth of July fireworks, downtown Midland.

July 6-9: Auburn Cornfest in Auburn. Parade, July 9.

July 11: Reece Endeavor Garden Walk in Midland.

July 13-16: Citywide Garage Sales in Midland.

July 17-22: Dow Great Lakes Bay Invitational, Midland Country Club.

July 21: Herbert Dow’s Garden Tour is set for 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the Midland gardens.. Cost is $5 plus admission to the gardens; and $3 for children 17 and younger and seniors. Registration

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required.

AUGUST

Aug. 3-6: Midland Riverdays, downtown Midland.

Aug. 6: Auburn Car & Bike Show, Auburn Park. Spectators free.

Aug. 12-13: The Gus Macker 3v3 basketball in downtown Midland.

Aug. 13-19: Midland County Fair, Midland County Fairgrounds.

SEPTEMBER

Sept 7-10: Citywide Garage Sales in Midland.

Sept. 9-10: Founders Day, Sanford Historical Society.

Sept. 23-24: Michigan Antique & Collectible Festival, Midland County Fairgrounds.

OCTOBER

Oct. 7: Fall Harvest Festival, Chippewa Nature Center, Midland.

Oct. 6-8: International Auto Show, Northwood University, Midland.

NOVEMBER

Nov 5: Midland Community Orchestra, Bullock Creek High School auditorium, Midland. Admission free

DECEMBER

Dec. 1-2: Nature Art Show & Sale, Chippewa Nature Center, Midland.

Dec. 5-6, 12-13: Santa Express, Sanford train depot, Sanford.

Hot air balloon pilots sign autographs and show off their burners during the Main Street Glow event as part of the River Days Festival Thursday, Aug. 5, 2021 in downtown Midland. (Katy Kildee/kkildee@mdn.net)

Entertainment: Things To Do

BOWLING

Midland

Northern Lanes, 1129 E. Saginaw, 989-687-5562.

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.

MIDLAND PARKS AND 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, onequarter mile east of Waldo Road. The city has two spraygrounds, the Gerstacker Sprayground in Chippewassee Park

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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.

Playgrounds: There is a supervised playground program for elementary age children. Contact the Midland city recreation office for times and locations.

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:

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Macie Thayer plays in the water on the opening day of the Plymouth Pool Saturday, May 28, 2022 in Midland.

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Greater Midland Tennis Center: 900 E. Wackerly. 989-631-6151. 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, Auburn,

18-holes, 989-662-6523.

Clare County

Eagle Glen: 1251 Clubhouse Dr., Farwell, 18-holes, 989-588-4424.

Firefly Golf Links: 7795 S. Clare Ave., Clare, 18-holes, 989-386-3510.

The Tamaracks Golf Course: 8900 N. Clare Ave., Harrison, 18-holes, 989-539-5441.

Gladwin County

Gladwin Heights Golf: 3551 W. M-61, Gladwin, 18-holes, 989-426-9941.

Lakeside Golf Course: 4975 N. Hockaday, Gladwin, 9-holes, 989-426-1664.

Sugar Springs Golf Course: 1930 W. Sugar River Road, Gladwin, 18-holes, 989-426-1162.

Saginaw County

Apple Mountain Golf Club:

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4519 N. River Road, Freeland, 18-holes, 989-781-6789.

Beech Hollow: 7494 Hospital, Freeland, 18-holes, 989-695-5427.

The Fortress Golf Course: 950 Flint St., Frankenmuth 18-holes, 989-652-0460.

The Sawmill Golf Club: 19 Sawmill Blvd., 18-holes, Saginaw, 989-793-2692.

Twin Oaks Golf Course: 6710 W. Freeland, Freeland, 27-holes, 989-695-9746.

Miniature Golf

Buoy 18 Ice Cream, Miniature Golf: 960 E. Midland St., Bay City, 989-891-0700.

Kokomo’s Family Fun Center: 5200 Kokomo Dr., 989-797-5656.

Valley Lanes Family Entertainment Center: 5021 Bay City Road, 989-496-3940.

Dow’s #4 singles player Tessa Wood competes in the Saginaw Valley League tournament

Thursday, May 12, 2022 at the Greater Midland Tennis Center.

Entertainment: Hobbies and Interests

Chemical City Bridge Club: Greater Midland Community Center, Shipps-Barstow Wing, 2001 George St., Midland. Games: Monday, Wednesday, and Sunday noon to 4 p.m.

Saginaw Bridge Club: Zauel Library, Center and Shattuck, Saginaw. Games: Tuesday 12:15 p.m.

TCAD: Tri City Association of the Deaf: 3520 Schust, Saginaw. Bridge Games: Monday 7 p.m.

MIAMUG: The local Macintosh Computer User Group. Contact Secretary Doug Leng by email at deleng@chartermi.net or by phone at 989-832-2624. The Midland

Beading Guild: Artists who share expertise in teaching and creating beaded jewelry and decorative items. Meets monthly in the Midland Public Schools Administration building. For membership information, write to mbguild@gmail.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 provided on the second Saturday of the month in all months except April, August and December. Learn more at www.cityofmidlandmi. gov/453/mctv-mgtv

Midland Computer Club: Programs at 9:30 a.m. in the lower level of Trinity Lutheran Church, 3701 Jefferson.

Midland Fiber Arts Guild:

Contact Karen Steinberg, 989-8359353, or Judy, 989-835-7211. 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. Contact:

Midland Quilters Squared Guild: Activities include annual quilt show, sit and sew sessions, guest speakers, charity work and more. Find out more at http://passthetiara. blogspot.com/ Midland Radio Control Modelers: Corresponding secretary Jerry Hahnfield 989-631-1168.

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Midland Woodworkers Association: midlandwoodworkers. com; email midlandwoodworkers@ gmail.com

Roger Bohl, 989-839-9016. Open to anyone interested in genealogy and family history.

Midland Juggling Club: Contact Julie Wright, 989-835-8237; email jewlsiyq@chartermi.net

Midland Michigan Kennel Club: Meets at 7 p.m. on the third Monday of the month, September through May (December date varies), at TNT Dog Center, 7402 W. Wackerly St. Monthly program, public welcome. For breed/breeder referral and general dog information and/or questions, call 989-835-9039 or visit www.mmkc.org

Midland Quiltmakers: Contact Judy Harris (989) 631-2026. Quilts for sick/needy babies/children.

Mustang Club of Mid-Michigan: For Ford Mustang enthusiasts. Go to www. mustangclubmidmichigan. com or write to MCMM, P.O. Box 324, Frankenmuth, Mich. 48734. Call (989) 992-9344 or email mustangclubmmi@charternet

Space Studios: 16 N. Winding Drive, Midland, 989-835-8244. 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.

Valley Herb Society: Meets first Thursday of the month. For more information, contact Jeanne Calkins, 989-839-0820 or visit their Facebook page, www.facebook.com/ ValleyHerbSociety

Entertainment: Central Michigan University Broadcasting

CMU Public Television offers PBS children’s programs, Antiques Roadshow, NOVA and Masterpiece Theatre, and local programs such as Ask the Specialists, Quiz Central, Destination

Michigan and Capitol Report.

CMU Public Radio, at WCMU-FM 89.5, provides national programs and classical music offerings and information. Located at 1999 E. Campus Dr., Mount

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Pleasant. 989-774-3105, wcmu.org

Office hours are Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.5 p.m.

Lisa Lundahl’s Boxer, named Dora, participates in American Kennel Club agility trials on Thursday, Dec. 20, 2018 at TNT Dog Center in Midland.

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Entertainment: Art/Dance/Music Groups

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. Camerata Singers is known for its work in the classics as well as for showcasing new and dynamic pieces. Camerata performs works designed for a smaller choral ensemble, both a cappella and with accompaniment. Chorale is a 100-voice ensemble performing a wide range of repertoire from the sacred and popular genres. Bella Voce Singers is for high school women, and performs regularly at community events. Center Stage Youth Choirs is for students in third through eighth grades and teaches vocal technique and music appreciation in a choral setting. Men of Music are “Ambassadors of Music” specializing 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, 989-631-5930. Center Stage Theatre is a national awardwinning volunteer theatre organization staging performances in comedy, tragedy and musical drama. Recent performances include Fiddler on the Roof; Disenchanted!; Oedipus the King; The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe; and Peter and the Starcatcher. Its Peanut Gallery theatre group presents stage performances perfect for children and their families. Interim Theatre is a summer theatre program for students 13 to 21 years old providing experience for participants in all aspects of theatre production. Visit www.mcfta.org for current audition and performance information.

Dance with Viv Dance Studio: Vivian Stafford, vstafforddance@ sbcglobal.net, 989-948-5595, 107 Northgate Dr., Midland, Mich., 48640.

Chemical City Band: 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

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support music, art and entertainment in the area. The foundation organizes several events and fundraisers, including Parkapalooza at Sanford Lake Park in September. It also accepts donations of musical equipment and distributes items to children in need via its Bandwagon Program. For information, call 855-7010111 or write to P.O. Box 381, Midland, Mich., 48640.

Folk Music Society of Midland: Musicians, dancers, and supporters of the traditional and folk music experience. The Folk Music Society sponsors open jams, dances, concerts, an annual festival and workshops. For more information, go to www. folkmusicsociety.org or call 989-5133246.

Just Trombones: An adult group that plays for nursing homes and churches. Call Sue Gessford at 989-8399024 for more information.

Michigan Campus Arts Council: Offers a variety of arts and cultural events, including an artist-in-residence program, art exhibits and on-campus music and theater programming. It

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Actors act out a scene during a dress rehearsal for Teenage Musicals Inc.’s production of “Brigadoon” on Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019 at the Midland Center for the Arts. (Katy Kildee/kkildee@mdn.net)

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also works closely with the Midland Center for the Arts and other local arts organizations to provide opportunities for student participation in Midland’s community arts programming. For more information, contact Alice Parsons at 989-837-4338.

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. midlandartistsguild.org

Midland Community Orchestra: Rehearses on Mondays at Midland High School from September-June. Contact Gina Provenzano at mcorchestra2@ gmail.com for more information.

Midland Concert Band: Community band with several concerts each season. www.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. Find them on Facebook.

Midland Symphony Orchestra: Midland Center for the Arts, 1801 W. St. Andrews Rd., Midland, 989-6315930. Midland Symphony Orchestra is comprised of professional musicians from throughout the state. Its concert season, performed in the 1,500seat MCFTA Auditorium, features renowned guest artists, opera, ballet, family programs and special events. The MSO also sponsors educational opportunities through its Tunes for Tots series, scholarships, and guest artist master classes and residencies. Visit www.mcfta.org for current performance information.

Teenage Musicals, Inc. (TMI): Summer theater program for young

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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. Usually meets monthly on the fourth Saturday, 1 to 4 p.m., at the Chippewa Nature Center.

The Northwood Gallery: Located in downtown Midland at 102 E. Main St., 989-837-4310, Hours: Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. Features fine art and gifts by renowned area, state, national and international artists. Available for meetings and private receptions. A department of Northwood University.

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. Contact Ed Wall at 989-839-9287.

Members of the Midland Sympony Orchestra perform for a small live audience, while others watched as the concert was streamed online Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020 at the Midland Center for the Arts. (Adam Ferman/for the Daily News)

Entertainment: Sports Groups

Bay Regional Fencing Alliance: A USFA fencing club that specializes in Olympic-style foil fencing. Freeland Elementary School, 710 Powley Dr., Freeland. Contact Carrie Owerns, 989435-6022 or bayregionalfencingalliance@ gmail.com

Midland Amateur Hockey League: Midland Civic Arena, 405 Fast Ice Dr., Midland. Youth ice hockey for ages 4-18. mahl@mahlhockey.org or www.midlandhockey.net

Greater Midland Tennis Center:

900 E. Wackerly St., 989-631-6151.

Midland County Sportsman’s Club: 8825 Sturgeon, Box 1932, 835-6106. Midland Curling Club: For information, contact the Greater Midland Community Center at 989-832-7937.

Midland Dolphins-Barracudas.: Contact 989-832-7937. Programs accommodate all levels of swimming skills and interests.

Midland Figure Skating Club: 405 Fast Ice Dr., Midland. Visit www. midlandfigureskatingclub.org or email

Entertainment: Barbershop Groups

Barbershop Harmony Society, Midstatesmen Chorus: A chorus focused on production of male acapella vocal harmony, with an emphasis on an annual show and community service. See Midstatesmen Chorus on Facebook. Barbershop Harmony Society, Saginaw Bay Chapter, The Harbor

Sounds Chorus: Comprised of 20-25 male members who enjoy singing acapella barbershop music. See Harbor Sounds Saginaw Bay Chapter on Facebook.

Sweet Adelines International, Heart of Michigan Chorus: An organization of women who sing four-

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contactus@midlandfigureskatingclub.org

Midland Gymnastics Center: 1111 E. Wackerly St., 989-832-3045.

Midland Soccer Club: 901 Soccer Dr., Midland 48642. 989-832-0895. www. midlandsoccerclub.org

Saginaw Bay Community Sailing Association: 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.

part acapella harmony in barbershop style. heartofmichiganchorus.org

Sweet Adelines International: Tri-City Chorus: An organization of women singers committed to advancing the musical art form of barbershop harmony. Go to tricitychorus.com or www.facebook.com/tricitychorus.

The Midland Figure Skating Club’s Ellie Wolok competes in the Onyx Ice Challenge in Rochester Hills, Aug. 20-21, 2021.

Community Organizations: Get Involved

Alpha Delta Kappa: Women’s sorority for actively working or those retired from education. Focuses on altruism, scholarships and fellowship. Contact annesouthworth@hotmail.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. Contact Judith Cox, judiann26@gmail.com or 989-302-2914.

Website: midland-mi.aauw.net. Email: aauwmidland@gmail.com.

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 or PO Box 2496, Midland 48641-2496.

American Legion Post and Auxiliary No. 165: 5111 Hedgewood Drive, 989-832-7202.

American Legion Berryhill Post 165: 5111Hedgewood Dr., 989-832-7202.

Camp Fire Midland County: 203 Strosacker Center, 220 W. Main St., Midland, 989-832-2295. Programs for boys and girls ages 5-16.

Camp Neyati and Midland Camping Council: 2052 Hillcrest

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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 or e-mail neyati@ msn.com

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. President Jack Tigner; Secretary Roxy Smith; Treasurer Krenda Jewell. 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

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Carolyn Graham, regent of the John Alden chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, hands a certificate and a pin to Ken Pegovskie, who served in the Vietnam War, during an event commemorating Vietnam veterans on Friday, Dec. 1, 2017 at the Greater Midland Community Center. (Katy Kildee/kkildee@mdn.net)

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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. Information, call Lynn Brugger, secretary, 989-4656979 or Ann Roeseler, president, 989465-6482. 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. Worthy Matron Laurie Hilyard; Worthy Patron Mike Hilyard; Secretary Roxy Smith; Treasurer Roy Smith. 989-465-1260

Community Christmas Closet: Sponsored by King’s Daughters and Sons. 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.

Eagles Lodge No. 3677: Saginaw Road, Sanford, 989-687-2767.

Eastern Star Chapter 121: Meets first Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at Midland Masonic Temple.

Elks (Midland BPOE No. 1610) and Diana Society: 3622 N. Saginaw Road, 989-835-2271.

Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 1093: Located at Jack Barstow Airport and open to anyone with an interest in aviation. Contact Past President Mike Woodley 586-944-7101 or c205mike@yahoo.com or visit eaa1093.org

Friends of the Grace A. Dow Memorial Library: 989-839-8159. Supports library services and facilities.

Friends of the Pere Marquette Rail-Trail: Box 505, Midland. Purpose is to educate, maintain and promote trail activities. www.peremarquetterailtrail. org

Girls Scouts, Heart of Michigan, Saginaw Regional Center: 5470 Davis Road, Saginaw, 989-799-9565.

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Great Lakes Safety Training Center: 1900 Ridgewood, Midland, 989-837-2332. Works toward safer work environments.

Hearing Loss Assoication 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., 989832-8471.

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, 989-631-0162 or 1-800-201-0042.

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Visitors tour a new home by Greystone Homes, at 5815 Woodduck Way, during the 2019 Fall Parade of Homes hosted by The Home Builders Association of Midland Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019. (Katy Kildee/kkildee@mdn.net)

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Volunteers provide kindergarten through high school students with hands-on free enterprise education.

Kiwanis Club of Midland/ Midland Kiwanis Foundation: Meets Mondays at 6 p.m. at The Great Hall, 5121 Bay City Road, Midland. The Kiwanis Club of Midland is dedicated to improving the quality of life for the people of our community with an emphasis on young children. We provide “hands-on” and financial support while providing uplifting fellowship and personal growth for our members.

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. The club’s mission statement is “Volunteers dedicated to changing the world one child and one community at a time.” 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 - Grand Knight Matt Glaccum 989-4308622 or 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. Contact Gerald Cain, Grand Knight, 989708-8357. http://www.saintbrigidkofc. org or GK14056@mikofc.org.

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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, 989-7088357 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. Membership in the League is open to people 16 years and older, of all gender identities. With 100 years of experience, the League is one of America’s oldest and most trusted civic nonprofit organizations. Please Visit out website at: http://www.lwv-

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Mike Hoy and his new service dog, Cowboy, walk towards the front of the room before giving a presentation during a Lions Club meeting Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at the Midland Country Club. Hoy, who has vision and mobility issues, was partnered with Cowboy as part of Paws With a Cause. (Katy Kildee/kkildee@mdn.net)

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midland.org or email us at: league@ lwv-midland.org

Loyal Order of Moose No. 1541: 2100 Bay City Road, 989-496-9541.

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. Off and on during the months, there are special classes, tours and fun activities for socializing. Websites: www.meareastmidmichiganregion12. wordpress.com and http://mea-retired. org/~region12b. Contact Mary Yeomans at 989-631-6532.

Michigan Crossroads Council, Water and Woods Field Service Council: Auburn Service Center: 5001 Eleven Mile Road, Auburn, Mich., 486118512, 989-662-4464.

Midland Amateur Radio Club

(MARC): P.O. Box 1049 Midland, MI 48641. Voluntarily provides public service communications for events including the MS Walk and Dow Run/ Walk and assist 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.

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 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 of Midland County Master Gardeners. The collaborative part is between the Midland County Master Gardener

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Association, Evergreen Garden Club, Creative 360 and the City of Midland. It has one free, hour and a half long session per month that are open to the public. The first 45 minutes is a presentation on specific gardening subject (organic, mostly vegetable/herb related) and the rest is a question/answer discussion with Master Gardeners attending to facilitate. Attending Master Gardeners will receive .75 hours education and .75 hours volunteer if they stay for the entire presentation and the discussion. MCTV will video the presentations and upload them to YouTube. Register at becreative360.org or call 989-837-1885.

Midland Downtown Development Authority: 333 Ellsworth St., 989-837-3330. Promotes downtown district.

Midland Eagles Club: 2934 E. Monroe Road, Midland, 989-631-7270.

Midland Evening Exchange Club: President Ann Manary, 989-832-6739. Prevention of child abuse and children’s

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Blue Star Mothers of Midland Post 192 President Lori Jackson, left, watches as Dean Retzloff of Coleman Auto and Bike helps adjust a recumbent bike gifted to Army veteran Jordan Kelly, of Rhodes, Wednesday evening at the Sanford American Legion Hall. Funds for the gift were made via donations and fundraising. (Tereasa Nims/for the Daily News)

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charities are the focus.

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 Ave, at 9:30 am. Find them on Facebook.

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 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 989-859-2291, 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 989-600-1874 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 in Midland County since 1933. www. midlandlions.org

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@

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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 first Wednesday 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 989948-3273 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 TriCities): 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 transgendered people.

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Perceptions: 989-891-1429, P.O. Box 1525, Midland. Email: info@ perceptionsmi.org. Website: www. perceptionsmi.org. The Great Lakes Bay Region’s LGBTQ+ education, advocacy, networking, and resource organization serving Bay, Midland, Saginaw, and Isabella counties and beyond.

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 989-835-2222.

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.

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.

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.

The 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 County Master Gardener Association: Membership is open to certified Master Gardeners and Master Gardener trainees. Visit www.facebook/pages/ Midland-County-Master-GardenerAssociation/121233264573348

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 989-839-2757. Group enhances speaking and leadership skills.

Tri-City Chinese Association: tricitychinese@gmail.com

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post and Auxillary Post 3651, AmVets 3652 and Sons of AmVets: 3013 Bay City Road, Midland, 989-496-3410.

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 is always in search of volunteers. People’s unique skills can be utilized in many ways at West Midland Family Center. All they need is a desire to serve. Helen Roth 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.

W.O.M.A.N., LLC (Women of Michigan Action Network): A local progressive action group dedicated to

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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. W.O.M.A.N. actively supports progressive candidates for office at the local, regional and national levels. Email womanactionnetwork98@gmail.com.

Woman’s Study Club: Originated 100 years ago as a social club and a community-minded 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 989631-8585.

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.

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Community Agencies: Ready to Serve

Alcoholics Anonymous: 989-6982975.

Alzheimer’s Association Greater Michigan Chapter Mid-Michigan Region: 3600 N. Saginaw Road, Ste. A, Midland, 48640, 989-859-5307 or 800272-3900, www.alz.org.

American Red Cross — East Central Bay Chapter: 1401 S. Grand Traverse, Flint, Mich., 48503; Contact 810-232-1401.

The Arc of Midland: 2602 Louanna St., 989-631-4439. www. thearcofmidland.org

Bay Area Women’s Center: Bay City, 989-686-4551.

Bay-Arenac Community Behavioral Health: Bay City, 989-895-2300.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Great Lakes Bay Region: 2200 N. Saginaw Road, 989-6315360 or www.bbbsgreatlakesbay. org.

Cancer Services: 400 Ashman St, Ste. 200, 989-835-4841 or www.cancerservicesmidland. org.

Caregiving Network, Inc.: 607 Gordon St., Midland, 989837-9757. Assists with spiritual, emotional and financial needs of individuals and families.

Catholic Family Service: 915 Columbus, Bay City, 989-892-2504 or 710 N. Michigan, Saginaw, 989753-8446.

Community Mental Health for Central Michigan: 218 Fast Ice Drive, 989-631-2320 or 655 E. Cedar, Gladwin, 989-426-9295.

Adventist Community Services Center of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church: 1113 E. Carpenter St. Provides clothing, household items

Assistance Center (formerly Midland Area Homes): 205 S. Saginaw Road, Midland, 989-496-9550.

Human Services Department of Bay County: 1339 W. Center, Essexville, 989-895-2100.

Human Services Department of Midland County: 1509 Washington St., Midland, 989-835-7040.

Human Services Department of Gladwin County: 675 E. Cedar, Gladwin, 989-426-3300.

Michigan Center for Progressive Public Policy: Established to conduct policy research on matters affecting the quality of life in Michigan for all its citizens and visitors. The Center is a tax-exempt organization under the terms of the Internal Revenue Code 501(c)(3). P.O. Box 2382 Midland MI 48641. Contact 630866-6794 or mictrp@gmail.com or visit www.mcp3.net.

Midland Area Community Foundation: 76 Ashman Circle, Midland, 989-839-9661, www. midlandfoundation.org

Hundreds of people participate in the Walk to End Alzheimer’s Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021 at Dow Diamond in Midland. The group began at Dow Diamond, and planned to walk to the Tridge and back to raise awareness and funds for the Alzheimer’s care and research. (Katy Kildee/kkildee@mdn.net)

Celebration Cooperative: Meets every other month at the Church of the Brethren in Midland. Deals with healthy foods and diets. Contact Mary Yeomans, 989-631-6532.

Central Michigan District Health Department: 103 N. Bowery, Gladwin, 989-426-9431; 815 N. Clare, Harrison, 989-539-6731.

Child & Family Services of Saginaw County: 2806 Davenport, Saginaw, 989-790-7500.

Citizens Probation Council of Midland County: 220 W. Ellsworth, Midland, coordinator Barb Enos, 989832-6863.

Community Alliance 4 Youth Success: 3200 James Savage Road, Suite 5, Midland, 989-496-1425. www. drugfreemidland.org

and small appliances to the needy. 989835-3675.

Disability Network of MidMichigan: 1705 S. Saginaw Road, 989835-4041.

Ernie Wallace Memorial Blood Bank: 3901 S. Saginaw Road, 989-4969437.

Family and Children’s Services: 1714 Eastman Ave., Midland, 989-6315390.

Great Lakes Safety Training Center: 1900 Ridgewood Dr., Midland. Workplace and occupational safety training for workers. www.glstc.org 989837-2332.

Hidden Harvest: 940 E. Genessee Ave., Saginaw, 989-753-4749. Collects food from restaurants and other places and distributes it to other agencies.

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Midland Board of Realtors: 2514 Louanna St., Midland, 989631-6350.

Midland Conservation District: 954 E. Isabella Road, Midland, 989-486-2325. Assists and directs conservation practices in Midland County and conducts spring and fall tree sale.

Midland County Early On: 3917 Jefferson Ave., Midland, 989-492-7700 ext. 1127. Works with families with children ages 0-3. www.1800earlyon.org

Midland County Emergency Food Pantry Network (EFPN): A network of eight pantries providing food, personal needs and cleaning supplies for people experiencing a food emergency. EFPN also sponsors the Backpack Buddies program and Mobile Pantries. www.midlandcountyefpn.org. 989-486-9393.

Midland County Great Start Collaborative: A network of services for young children and families. www. greatstartmidland.org

Midland County Habitat for Humanity: 1703 S. Saginaw Road,

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Midland, 989-496-0900.

Midland County Regional Preschool Partnership: Call 1-866-914-3700 to receive an intake packet. Learn more at www. preschoolpartnership.org

Midland County Youth Action Council (MYAC): 76 Ashman Circle, Midland. A program of the Midland Area Community Foundation. Contact Sara JacobsCarter at sjacobscarter@ midlandfoundation.org or 989-839-9661.

Midland Mentors: Mentoring program for adolescents in the day treatment program at the Midland County Juvenile Care Center. 989-8376255.

Midland’s Open Door: 412 W. Buttles, P.O. Box 1614, Midland, 989835-2291. Soup kitchen, crisis housing for men, women and children. www. midlandopendoor.org

Midland Recyclers: 4305 E. Ashman, Midland, 989- 631-1668. Operates Midland Area Recycling Center, 4305 E. Ashman St.

Midland Tomorrow: 300 Rodd, Ste. 201, Midland, 989-839-0340 ext. 2, www. midlandtomorrow.org. Works with local industrial and technology businesses to help them create and retain jobs and investment in Midland. Also works to attract new jobs and investment.

Mid Michigan Community Action Agency: 1409 Washington St., Midland, 989-832-7377.

MSU Extension Midland County: 220 W. Ellsworth St., 989-832-6640. Provides SNAP-Ed (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance ProgramEducation) nutrition classes, master gardener program, Project FRESH, food safety programming and 4-H.

Narcotics Anonymous: Helps drug addicts recover from addiction. The only requirement is a desire to stop using drugs. NA charges no fees for services. Contact 800-230-4085 or visit www. michigan-na.org/saginaw-bay-area

Pregnancy Aid of Midland County: Delta College, Midland campus, 1025 E. Wheeler Road, Midland, 989-835-7144.

Pregnancy Resource Center of Mid-Michigan: 4818 N. Saginaw, 989835-1500.

Reece Endeavor of Midland: P.O. Box 2212, Midland, 48641, 989-835-9700. Provides affordable housing to adults with disabilities in the Midland area. Safe & Sound Child Advocacy Center: 2716 Jefferson Ave., Building 2, 989-835-9922, www.safeandsoundcac. org

Shelterhouse (Council on Domestic & Sexual Assault): 989835-6771.

Ten16 Recovery Network: 1213 E. Isabella Road, Midland, 989-835-3466; Counseling Offices: 133 N. Saginaw Road, Midland, 989-631-2041; 805 Beech St., Clare, 989-802-0742; 1302 Chatterton, Ste. 2, Gladwin, 989-4268886.

The Legacy Center for Community Success: Provides tutoring services in reading for dyslexia, adult basic education, English as a second language, and math. 3200 James Savage Road, Suite 5, Midland, 989-4961425, www.tlc4cs.org

211 Northeast Michigan: 2007 Austin St., Ste. U; Call 211 or toll free (888) 636-4211, www.211nemichigan. org Information and referral service for residents.

The Salvation Army: 330 Waldo Ave., Midland, 989-496-2787.

United Way of Midland County: 115 Jerome St., Midland, 989-631-3670.

United Way Volunteer Center: 115 Jerome St., Midland, 989-631-7660.

Nichole Flores, left, and Andrea Hotham, right, help to wrap Christmas gifts for five local families, which were donated to Midland’s Open Door by Sunrise Church of Midland, Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021 at Midland’s Open Door.

Health Care: Area Facilities

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 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. As a Michigan Performance Excellence Award recipient, MyMichigan Health is now eligible to apply to the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award Program. 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 currently 580 Magnet recognized hospitals worldwide and, of those, only 14 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,

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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. The medical staff in Midland includes more than 160 active physicians representing more than 30 specialties and subspecialties. It is also a teaching hospital, with a three-year residency program in family medicine and clinical affiliations for training medical students from Michigan State University and Central Michigan University. The Medical Center employs more than 4,000 employees, making it the largest employer in Midland County. Together, the Medical Center’s workforce, health care providers, as well as hundreds of volunteers work together to

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create healthy communities through solutions designed to meet the everchanging needs of the residents in its service area. For more information, call (989) 839-3000 or visit www. mymichigan.org

HEALTH INFORMATION

MyMichigan Health Line offers physician information, classes and program registration, and details on services available through MyMichigan Health. MyMichigan Health Line also offers an extensive listing of local support groups and services available in this community. To learn more, call MyMichigan Health Line toll-free at (800) 999-3199 or 989-837-9090.

MyMichigan Urgent Care

Midland: 3009 N. Saginaw Road, 989-633-1350.

MyMichigan Home Care: 3007 N. Saginaw Road, (989) 633-1400 or (800) 852-9350.

MyMichigan Urgent Care

Freeland: 5694 Midland Road (M-47), Freeland, (989) 695-4999.

MyMichigan Health Park

Freeland: 5694 Midland Road (M-47), Freeland, (989) 695-4950.

OTHER HOSPITALS

McLaren Bay Region: 1900 Columbus, Bay City, 989-894-3000.

HealthSource Saginaw: 3340 Hospital Road, Saginaw, 989-7907700. Specialty hospital — psychiatric and substance abuse, physical rehabilitation and extended care. No emergency room.

Covenant HealthCare: 1447 N. Harrison, Saginaw; Mackinaw, 5400 Mackinaw, Saginaw; Cooper, 900 Cooper, Saginaw; 989-583-0000.

Ascension St. Mary’s Hospital: 800 S. Washington, Saginaw, 989907-8000.

OTHER HEALTH CARE SERVICES

McLaren Midland Primary Care: 801 Joe Mann Blvd., Suite A, 989-7944032.

McLaren Bay Region – Midland Internal Medicine: 801 Joe Mann Blvd., Suite C, 989-486-9090.

Pro-Health Urgent Care of Midland: 111 E. Wackerly St., Suite

Health Care: Grief Support Groups

The 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 eight-week 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 989- 835-3133, Blessed

Sacrament Parish at 989-835-6777 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

A, 989-495-2050.

Midland Express Urgent & Family Care: 600 Cambridge St., 989-708-9074.

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: 400 Ashman, Ste. 200, Midland, 989-835-4841.

Family and Children’s Services of Mid-Michigan: Mental health services, 1714 Eastman Ave., 989631-5390.

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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 1-800999-3199.

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

Council on Aging: Senior Services

Senior Services is a private nonprofit organization that provides programs and services for residents of Midland County who are age 60 and older. 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.

Dementia Services

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

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.

Handyman Services

A volunteer group of handymen helps

Provides a place to socialize with friends old and new. Free or low cost activities are scheduled for seniors daily from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Lunch is served daily at noon.

Mills Center (at North Midland Family Center): 2601 E. Shearer Road, Midland, 989-633-3788.

Sanford Center: 3243 N. West River Road, Sanford, 989-687-7888.

Trailside Center (at Senior Services Building): 4700 Dublin Ave., Midland, 989-633-3790.

Other Services

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, 989-835-5300.

Brittany Manor: 3615 Ashman, Midland, 989-631-0460.

Candlestone Assisted Living & Memory Care: 4124 Waldo, 989-832-3700.

Cascades Senior Living: 4617 Eastman Ave., Midland, 989495-2427.

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 wellbeing, the agency operates six senior centers in Midland County. The centers are gathering places for lunch, activities and special events.

Coleman Center: 415 E. Webster, Coleman, 989-465-6216.

Greendale Center (at West Midland Family Center): 4011 W. Isabella Road, Shepherd, 989-832-8683.

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Colonial Villa-Midland: 5007 Universal Dr., 989-837-1800. Independence Village of Midland: 2325 Rockwell Drive, 989839-2114.

Kindy Care Center: 2041 E. Freeland Road, Freeland, 989-631-4406.

Medilodge of Midland: 4900 Hedgewood, 631-9670.

MidMichigan Stratford Village: 2121 Rockwell Drive, 989-633-5350.

Pinecrest Farms: 413 N. Homer Road, 989-832-6634.

Region VII Area Agency on Aging: 1615 S. Euclid Ave., Bay City, 800-8581637, www.region7aaa.org. Serves Bay, Clare, Gladwin, Gratiot, Huron, Isabella, Midland, Saginaw, Sanilac

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.

The Caring Place: 4414 Washington, Midland, 989-837-8773.

and Tuscola counties.

Janice Reid, center, celebrates after making a strike while competing in a Wii Bowling tournament at the Senior Services Sanford Activity and Dining Center on Monday, Jan. 31, 2022, which happens to be Reid’s 87th birthday.

Religion: Places of Worship

Midland Assembly of God

Christian Celebration Center, 6100 Swede Road, 631-1300.

Bahá`í Faith

For information, 832-9695.

Baptist

Calvary Baptist Church, 6100 Perrine, 832-2991.

Emmanuel Baptist Church, 502 Cherry, 631-3369.

Faith Ministries Baptist Church, 3420 E. Ashman, 837-7777.

First Baptist Church of Midland, 915 E. Sugnet, 835-6731.

Midland Baptist Church, 5009 N. Jefferson Ave., 631-1384.

Open Door Baptist Church, 6200 Sturgeon, 832-3402. Sunrise Baptist Church, 2138 N. Jefferson, 837-7220.

Brethren

Midland Church of the Brethren, 1717 E. Sugnet, 8352521.

Catholic

Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, 3516 E. Monroe Road, 631-4447.

Blessed Sacrament Church, 3109 Swede Ave., 835-6777.

St. Brigid Catholic Church, 207 Ashman St., 835-7121.

Church of Christ

Wheeler Road Church of Christ, 1123 E. Wheeler, 835-8559.

Midland Church of Christ, 1700 E. Patrick Road, 633-9088.

Church of Christ, Scientist

First Church of Christ Scientist, 510 E. St. Andrews Road, 835-2741. Christian Science Reading Room, 113 E. Main St., 835-1090.

Church of God

Eagle Ridge Church of God, 2808 Waldo Ave., 835-7101.

Floyd Church of God, 1015 W. Chippewa River Road, 832-2095.

Northpoint Ministries, 5920 Jefferson Ave., 631-9230.

Mt. Haley Church of God, 2184 S. Homer Road, 832-3570.

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 1700 W. Sugnet Road, 832-4487.

Episcopal

Holy Family Episcopal Church, 4611

Swede Road, 835-7681. St. John’s Episcopal Church, 405 N. Saginaw Road, 631-2260.

Evangelical

Midland Evangelical Free Church, 7221 N. Jefferson, 631-4411.

Our Redeemer Church, 889 Poseyville Road, 835-4188.

Saginaw Road, 832-3667.

St. John’s Lutheran Church, 505 E. Carpenter St., 835-5861.

Good Shepherd Evangelical Lutheran Church, 907 Mattes Dr., 835-4181.

Mennonite

New Hope Community Church, 2510 E. Stewart Road, 839-9451.

Methodist

Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 2206 Airfield Lane, 6311151.

Midland Free Methodist Church, 5821 Eastman Road, 8351681.

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, 8355050.

Poseyville United Methodist Church, 1849 Poseyville, 631-3333.

Nazarene

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.

Non-Denominational 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, 800384-6056.

Jehovah’s Witnesses

Jehovah’s Witnesses, 2990 E. Wheeler Road, 835-2761.

Jewish Synagogue

Temple Beth El (Reform Judaism), 2505 Bay City Road, 496-3720.

Lutheran

Holy Scripture Lutheran Church, 4525 W. Main St., 835-8552.

Lord of New Life Lutheran, 3489 N. Eastman Road, 837-2856.

Trinity Lutheran Church, 3701 N. Jefferson Ave., 631-0692.

St. Timothy Lutheran Church, 2417 Abbott Road, 832-2701.

Messiah Lutheran Church, 1550 S. Poseyville, 835-7143.

Our Savior Lutheran Church, 1501 N.

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.

Pentecostal

Calvary Apostolic Church, 609 Mill, 837-9530.

Faith Christian Assembly, 3200 E. Isabella St., 631-5353.

Pentecostal Temple, 5303 N. Jefferson

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Deacon Al Oliver, right, places ashes onto the head of Sister Maria Jose, center, as congregants of Saint Brigid Catholic Church gather for an Ash Wednesday service Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021 at the church in Midland. Typically the ashes are placed in the shape of a cross on the forehead, but this year the ashes were sprinkled overhead to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. (Katy Kildee/kkildee@mdn.net)

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Road, 835-8892.

Presbyterian Chapel Lane Presbyterian, 5501 Jefferson, 631-2081.

Memorial Presbyterian Church, 1310 Ashman St., 835-6759.

Orthodox Presbyterian

Christ Covenant Church (PCA), 2821 Ashman St., 839-6563. MidlandPCA.org

Reformed

Midland Reformed Church, 110 N. Saginaw Road, 835-4000.

The Salvation Army

The Salvation Army, 330 Waldo, 4962787.

Seventh-Day Adventist

Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 2420 E. Ashman St., 631-3120.

Unitarian Universalist

Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 6220 N. Jefferson, 631-1162.

United Church of Christ

United Church of Christ, 4100 Chestnut Hill Drive, 631-1136.

Wesleyan

Faith Wesleyan Church, 654 S. Meridian Road, 835-5061.

Trinity Wesleyan Church, 819 S. Patterson Road, 631-4975.

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.

Sanford

Abundant Life Apostolic Church, 2187 N. Meridian Road, 687-7293.

Church of Christ Restored, 1848 N. 7 Mile Road, 687-9012.

Cleft of the Rock Family 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, 6872209.

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.

Grace Fellowship Church, 4031 Adams Road, 246-0811.

Gladwin Cornerstone Baptist, 3925 Round Lake, 426-6897.

Grace Bible Baptist, 331 N. Antler, 426-3871.

Secord Baptist, 2507 N. 3 Rivers Road, 426-4342.

Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 330 N. Silverleaf, 426-7154.

Grace Christian Church, 847 Chappel Dam, 426-9329.

Church of Christ-Gladwin, 425 E. Grout, 426-4362.

St. Paul’s Episcopal, 211 E. Cedar Ave., 426-9943.

Gladwin Free Methodist Church, 1312 N. State, 426-8441.

Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses of Gladwin, 983 N. M-18, 426-9585.

Our Savior Lutheran Church, 331 W. Clendening Road, 426-9689.

St. John Evangelical Lutheran, 10293 E. Gladwin Road, 426-5271.

Christ the King Lutheran, 600 S. M-18, 426-1659.

Church of Daniel’s Band, 1233 E. Highwood Road, 426-3940.

Community of Christ, 335 S. Antler, 426-9195.

Gladwin Seventh-Day Adventist, 213 Buckeye, 426-6231.

First United Methodist, 1300 Bartlett, 426-9619.

Wagarville United Methodist, 2478 Wagonville Road, 426-2971.

Wooden Shoe United Methodist, 284 Norway, 426-2821.

Education: Before and After School

A Joyful Noise: 2515 Ashman St., 989-835-5555

Camp Fire USA Midland County Council: 220 W. Main, Suite 203, 832-2295.

Chippewa Preschool: 2401 E. Wheeler St., 832-2008

Early Explorers Child Care & Learning Center: 400 Joseph Dr, Suite A, 989259-7579.

First Baptist Preschool: 915 E. Sugnet Road, 989-8356731.

Good Shepherd Evangelical Lutheran Preschool: 907 Mattes Dr., 989-835-4181.

Greater Midland Community Center: 2205 S. Jefferson Ave., 832-7937, ext. 2237.

Heaven’s Elect Christian Learning Center: 3305 Ridgecrest Dr., 989-837-1914.

Hidden Treasures

Preschool: 6100 Perrine Road, Midland, 989-832-5250.

Kid’s Creek Early Care & Education: 1550 S. Poseyville Road, 989-698-2223.

Kinder Kare Children’s Center: 1184 James Savage Road, 989-835-9201; Longview Elementary, 337 Lemke St. 989-492-7702, ext. 1118

Learning Tree Cooperative

Preschool (formerly St. John’s Episcopal Cooperative Preschool): 405 N. Saginaw Road. 989-2595412; facebook.com/Learning Tree Cooperative Preschool.

Memorial Presbyterian Preschool: 1310 Ashman St., 989835-6759. A cooperative play-based

preschool welcoming private families with children ages 2-5. http://www. mempres.org/ppcp/

Midland Kids First, 3200 James Savage, 989-837-6255.

Michele’s Montessori School: 4611 Swede Ave., 989-835-3999.

Midland Montessori School: 5709 Eastman Ave., 989-835-3921.

Nature Preschool: Chippewa Nature Center, 400 S. Badour Road, 631-0830.

NEMCSA Head Start Preschool: Contact: Vickie Rutledge, 989-6314829; Kelly Scoles, 989-832-7520; or

Megan Greer, 989-832-0968. Locations are: Midland 1

Head Start, 2828 Isabella St., Midland; Midland 2, 3 and 4

Head Start, 337 Lemke, Midland; Midland 5 Head Start, 915 E. Sugnet Road, 989-486-1467; North Midland Family Center, 2601 E. Shearer Road, Midland, 989-689-7775;Meridian 1 and 2 Head Start, 2534 N. West River Road, Sanford, 989-687-3455 ext. 3479.

North Midland Family Center: 2601 E. Shearer Road, 989-689-7770.

Ready Set Grow! Child Development Center: 104 Moll St., Auburn, 662-6681.

Stepping Stones Daycare and Preschool: 2904 E. Ashman St., 989-832-8588.

Stormi’s Montessori: 3420 E. Ashman, 989-522-3954.

Trinity Lutheran Preschool: 3701 Jefferson Ave., 989-631-0692, ext. 231.

West Midland Preschool: Full-day preschool classes for 4-year-olds, as well as a traditional halfday class for 3-year old children. Both programs run September-May. Call Missy Finney, 989-832-3256.

West Midland Family Center: After-school opportunities for students in grades K-8, fall, winter and spring sessions. Structured and organized, interest-based activities positively focused on self-concept and social skills development for youth including: computer access, recreation and clubs. Children must be registered prior to attending. Contact: Jillian Westphal, 989-832-3256.

Education: Education and Training Connection

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; workkeys training; professional development programs including CNA, EMT and paramedic programs; online

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training, school readiness program; a charter alternative high school; adult basic education and English as a second language.

For more information, call 989-6315202 or visit ETC’s website at www. etc-1.com

Campers watch a video about how yarn is made before doing an activity during an art-themed day camp Wednesday, July 22, 2020 at Greater Midland Community Center. (Katy Kildee/kkildee@mdn.net)

Education: Local Schools

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.

Administration

John Searles, Superintendent

Michelle Bahr, Director of Special Education

Kim Bruske, Director of Human Resources

Mark Orihel, Director of Finance

Kimberly Clark, Director of Early Childhood & Family Services

Don Johnson, CTE Coordinator

Lynn Harris, Supervisor of Special Education

Greg Crider, Supervisor of Special Education

Christi Dickey, Supervisor of Special Education

Steve Yonker, Supervisor of Special Education

Kim Michaud, Director of Regional Preschool Partnership

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. Administration

To reach personnel at the Administration Center, call 989-9235001.

Michael Sharrow (retiring July 31, 2023), Superintendent, sharrowme@ midlandps.org.

Penny Miller Nelson, Associate Superintendent, millerpm@ midlandps.org.

Brian Brutyn, Associate Superintendent, 989-923-5018.

Jeffrey Jastor, Associate Superintendent, jasterjd@midlandps. org.

Schools

Adams Elementary: 1005 Adams Drive, 989-923-6037. Scott Cochran, principal.

Carpenter Pre-Primary Center: 1407 W. Carpenter St., 989-923-6414. Pamela Sharrow, building director.

Central Park Elementary: 1400 Rodd St., 989-923-6836. Kara Stark, principal.

Chestnut Hill Elementary: 3900 Chestnut Hill Drive, 989-923-6634.

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Tracy Renfro, principal.

Plymouth Elementary: 1105 E. Sugnet Road, 989-923-7616. Margaret Doan, principal.

Siebert Elementary: 5700 Siebert St., 989-923-7835. Paul Schroll, principal. Woodcrest Elementary: 5500 Drake St., 989-923-7940. Jeffrey Pennex, principal.

Jefferson Middle School: 800 Chapel Lane, 989-923-5873. Shannon Blasy, principal.

Northeast Middle School: 1305 E. Sugnet Road, 989-923-5772. Dirk DeBoer, principal.

H.H. Dow High School: 3901 N. Saginaw Road, 989-923-5382. Ted Davis, 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.

Administration: 468 S. Ross, 989246-3000, Joseph Passalacqua, superintendent.

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Midland Public Schools Superintendent Michael Sharrow speaks during a meeting of the Midland Public Schools Board of Education Monday, Sept. 20, 2021 at Central Auditorium in Midland. The meeting included a presentation from physicians from MidMichigan Health, followed by a public comment section during which many debated about masking in schools. (Katy Kildee/kkildee@mdn.net)

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Junior/Senior High School: 3090 Crockett Rd, 989-246-3010, Michael Bassage, principal.

Elementary School: 440 S. Ross, 989246-3020, Renee Inscho, 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, 989631-9022.

High School: 1420 Badour Road, 989-631-2340, Curt Moses, principal. Middle School: 644 Badour Road, 989-631-9260, Dennis Tomko, principal.

Bullock Creek Elementary: 1037 Poseyville Road, 989-832-8691, Beth Bredt, principal.

Floyd Elementary: 725 E. 8 Mile Road, 989-832-2081, Jamie Moses, principal.

Pine River Elementary: 1894 E. Pine River Road, 989-631-5121, Debbie Bradford, 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, 989-465-6060.

Junior/Senior High School: 4951 N. Lewis Road, 989-465-6177, 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.

Rick Seebeck (retiring July 31, 2023), superintendent, 989-426-9255.

High School: 1400 N. Spring, 989426-7341, Elizabeth Brown, principal.

Intermediate School: 780 W. First, 989-426-4531, Joe Cote, principal.

Junior High School: 401 N. Bowery, 989-426-3808, David Mausolf, principal.

Elementary School: 600 W. First, 989-426-7771, Josh Pahl, principal.

Meridian Public Schools

The board of education meets the second and fourth Monday of each month at 7 p.m. in the Meridian High School media center.

Sarah Glann, superintendent, 989687-3200.

High School: 3303 N. Meridian Road, 989-687-3300, Scott Lafever, principal.

Junior High School: 3475 N. Meridian Road, 989-687-3360, Kent Boxey, principal.

Elementary School: 3353 N. Meridian Road, 989-687-3500, Sarah Rivard, principal.

Parochial Schools

Calvary Baptist Academy: 6100 Perrine Road, 989-832-3341, Mike Reece, administrator.

Good Shepherd Lutheran Elementary School: 907 Mattes Dr., 989-835-4181, George Kellerman, principal.

Saint Brigid Catholic School: 130 W. Larkin, 989-835-9481. Laura Wilkowski, principal.

St. John’s Lutheran School: 505 E. Carpenter, 989-835-7041, Brad Massey, principal.

Charter Schools

The Academic and Career Education Academy: 884 E. Isabella Road, 989-374-2232, Lance Berrier, principal.

Windover High School: 919 Smith Road, 989-832-0852, Marcella Mosqueda, principal.

The Meridian Early College High School Class of 2022 celebrate their commencement Thursday, May 19, 2022 at the school in Sanford.

Education: Colleges and Universities

Welcome to Northwood University: Midland’s University

What is Northwood University?

Known as the school-of-choice for business-minded 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 Emerites and Switzerland, Northwood University offers the business degree options people need and the college experience they want. The university is institutionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and has business specialty accreditation through the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs.

The Northwood Idea

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

• Embracing the global and

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multicultural nature of enterprise

• Celebrating individual uniqueness and diversity of perspectives in an inclusive community

Outcomes

NU’s educational outcomes are aimed at preparing well-rounded professional leaders. NU’s commitment is to graduate students who: 1) Articulate and apply the principles and values of freedom and free-enterprise; 2) Communicate effectively in speech and writing; 3) Demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving proficiency; 4) Demonstrate foundational knowledge of the functional areas of business;

5) Demonstrate acumen applied to the global business environment; 6) Demonstrate effective leadership and interpersonal skills.

Teachers, Experts, Mentors

Northwood University faculty bring real-world business experience into the classroom and possess a mix of subject matter expertise developed through working in the professions they

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From left, Northwood University Board of Trustees Vice Chair Steve Madincea; Alissa Butcher, a Northwood student who introduced

2022 OBL U.S. Rep. Lisa McClain; and Northwood President Kent MacDonald.

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teach about. They work with industryspecific advisory boards to ensure that graduates are being prepared to lead businesses and institutions from the moment they are hired.

Start Your Major On Day One

Northwood University students begin studies in their majors during their first semester. By junior year, most are deep into their majors and then fulfill the requirements for a bachelor degree along with internships. The early start helps students confirm their area of interest and prepares them for internship success earlier than peers at other schools. Also, the core business curriculum makes changing majors and/or combining majors and minors a flexible option.

Competitive Edge

Northwood students compete in a wide variety of intercollegiate formats. They earn respected positions among leading universities by regularly placing in state, national and global competitions in areas such as Mock Trial, DECA (business leadership competitions) and Esports. The teams’ success includes national championship titles. Student athletes also compete in 18 NCAA Division II sports.

Degree Completion Options for Working Adults

Northwood’s Adult Degree Program provides management education to adults seeking to complete their undergraduate degrees throughout the world. Northwood provides flexibility in the online learning environment for working professionals to complete undergraduate degrees at the pace that works best for them.

DeVos Graduate School

NU’s DeVos Graduate School (devos. northwood.edu) offers a new, online Doctor of Business Administration as well as MBA programs with day, evening, online, and corporate delivery options. There are also Master of Science programs that are entirely online in specializations including Organizational Leadership, Human Resources, Finance and Business Analytics.

360-Degree World View

NU’s multi-cultural vision of the business community literally circles the globe with more than 1,000 international students enrolled in its International Program Centers as well as its main campus in Midland. Northwood students regularly participate in global programming, simulations and competitions.

Scholarships

Northwood University offers a variety of scholarships and grants for qualifying students.

For information, visit www.

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northwood.edu or call

1(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 989-6869000. Classes are also offered at the Delta College Downtown Midland, 419 E. Ellsworth St.

Davenport University

Davenport University-Central Region is located at 3555 E. Patrick Road, Midland. For more information, call 989-835-5588 or 800-968-4860.

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.

Students walk past Robinson Hall Monday, March 21, 2022 at Central Michigan University.

Education: Local Organizations

ETC Computer Training Classes: 884 E. Isabella Road, 989-631-5202.

Family and Children’s Services of Mid-Michigan: 1714 Eastman Ave., 989-631-5390. Educational, supportive and group therapy programs.

The Legacy Center for Community Success – Literacy

Services: 3200 James Savage Road, Suite 5, 989-496-1425, www.tlc4cs.org

Midland-Bullock Creek/ Coleman/Meridian Adult

Education/ETC: 884 E. Isabella Road,

989-631-5202 ext. 216.

Midland-Interlochen Arts Academy Scholarship Fund: Contact Midland Area Community Foundation, 989-839-9661.

Technical Training Center of Consumers Energy Co.: 3949 E. Gordonville Road, 989-839-8000. Designed to train workers in the areas of electronics, microprocessors, process control, chemistry and health physics.

West Midland Family Center’s Dow College Opportunity Program

Government: Veterans Services

VETERANS SERVICES

Bay County

Veterans Office, 515 Center, Bay City, 989-895-4190.

Gladwin County

Veterans Affairs Office, 555 W. Cedar, Gladwin, 989-426-4891.

Midland County

Veterans’ Service Office, 220 W. Ellsworth, Midland, 989-832-6843.

Saginaw County

Veterans Trust Office, 111 S. Michigan Ave., Saginaw, 989-793-9560.

Aleda E. Lutz Veterans Affairs Medical

(COP): Founded in 1989 to help break the cycle of poverty and lack of higher education in western Midland County. During four years in the program, students from Bullock Creek, Meridian, Shepherd and Coleman high schools gain a variety of academic and social skills designed to help them acquire a college degree. On-going support is provided to help the students once they enter college. For more information, contact Mike Sobolewski at sobolewskim@wmfc.org.

Center, 1500 Weiss, Saginaw, 989-4972500.

American Red Cross

East Central Bay Chapter

1401 S. Grand Traverse, Flint, Mich., 48503; 810-232-1401.

Government: Elected Officials

President, Vice President of the United States

The White House, 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, D.C., 20500-1002. 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. 202-2246221. Local address: 55 N. Washington Ave., Suite 402, Saginaw, Mich., 48607 989-754-0112. www.peters.senate.gov/

Sen. Debbie Stabenow, Democrat. 202-224-4822. Local address: 432 N. Saginaw St., Suite 301, Flint, Mich., 48502 810-720-4172. www.stabenow.

senate.gov

U.S. House 2nd District

Portions of Midland County

Rep. John Moolenaar, Republican.

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. Dan Kildee, Democrat. 202-2553611. Flint office, 601 S. Saginaw St, Suite 403, Flint, Mich. 48502. 810-238-8627. dankildee.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.

State Senate 34th District

Portions of Midland County, Gladwin County

Sen. Roger Hauck, Republican. P.O. Box 30036, Lansing, Mich., 48909. Phone

Government: Road Questions

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, 989686-4610.

Clare County Road Commission, 989539-2151.

www.ourmidland.com

517-373-1760. senatorrogerhauck.com

State Senate 35th District

Portions of Midland County, including City of Midland

Sen. Kristen McDonald-Rivet, Democrat. P.O. Box 30036, Lansing, Mich., 48909. Phone 517-373-1725. senatedems.com/mcdonaldrivet

State House 95th District

All of Midland County, portions of Gladwin County

Rep. Bill Schuette, Republican. P.O. Box 30014, Lansing, Mich., 48909. Phone 517-373-0152. repschuette.com

State House 99th District

Portions of Gladwin County

Rep. Mike Hoadley, Republican. P.O. Box 30014, Lansing, Mich., 48909. Phone 517-373-1789. rephoadley.com

Gladwin County Road Commission, 989-426-7441.

Midland County Road Commission, 989-687-9060.

Saginaw County Road Commission, 989-752-6140.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer speaks during a press conference Thursday, May 20, 2021 at Dow Diamond in Midland. (Katy Kildee/kkildee@mdn.net)

Government: City Officials

Midland

Council meets the second and fourth Mondays of each month at 7 p.m.

Mayor: Maureen Donker.

First Ward: Tim Soler, 989-977-1763.

Second Ward: Mayor Maureen Donker, 989-839-0531.

Third Ward: Steve Arnosky, 989-8328186.

Fourth Ward: Diane Brown Wilhelm, 989-513-5638.

Fifth Ward: Marty Wazbinski, 989631-6928.

Auburn

Commission meets the third Monday of the month at 7 p.m.

Mayor: Lee Kilbourn, 989-859-7004.

Administrator: David Haag, 989662-6761.

Clerk: Bryna Mieske, 989-662-6761. Beaverton

Council meets the third Monday of the month at 6 p.m.

Mayor: Ray Nau, 989-435-3511, ext. 1

Clerk: Janelle Keen, 989-435-3511, ext 3.

Treasurer: Jodie Klamer, 989-4353511, ext. 2.

Coleman

Council meets the second and fourth Tuesday at 6:30 p.m.

Mayor: Steve Miller, 989-465-6961.

Treasurer/Clerk: Tammy Goffnet, 989-465-6961.

Gladwin

Council meets the first and third Monday at 5 p.m.

Government: Country Commissioners

Midland County

Meets at 9 a.m. on the first and third Tuesday of each month (September through May) and 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, 989-8326381.

District 2, Mark Bone, chair, 989832-6382.

District 3, Steve Glaser, 989-8326383.

District 4, Gaye Terwillegar, 989832-6386.

District 5, James Geisler, 989-8326387.

District 6, Eric Dorrien, 989-8326388.

District 7, Alaynah Smith, 989-4953711.

Bay County

Meets at 4 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month in the commission chambers on the fourth floor of the Bay County Building.

District 1, Kathy Niemiec, 989-6975509.

District 2, Tim Banaszak, 989-5016565.

District 3, Vaughn J. Begick, 989686-0578.

District 4, Colleen Maillette, 989798-2412.

District 5, Thomas Herek, 989-4159389.

District 6, Kaysey Radtke, 989-4155241.

District 7, Dennis Poirier, 989-4500150.

Gladwin County

Meets at 9 a.m. on the second and fourth Tuesday 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, Ron Taylor, rtaylor@ gladwincounty-mi.gov

District 3, Tami O’Donnell, todonnell@gladwincounty-mi.gov

District 4, Karen Moore, kmoore@

www.ourmidland.com

Mayor: Sarah Kile, 989-444-0531

Administrator: Chris Shannon, 989426-9231, ext. 14.

Clerk: Marietta Andrist, 989-4269231, ext. 11.

Treasurer: Angela Bigham, 989-4269231, ext. 13.

Sanford

Council meets the second Monday of the month at 7 p.m.

Temporary Village office: Jerome Township Office Building, 737 W. Beamish Road, Sanford

President: Dolores Porte, 989-2459246.

Clerk: Roberta Thrush, 989-8595804.

Treasurer: Linda Geiger, 989-6875077.

gladwincounty-mi.gov

District 5, Rick Grove, rgrove@ gladwincounty-mi.gov

Saginaw County

Call 989-790-5267 for times and dates of meetings.

District 1, Mark Piotrowski. 989-3266708.

District 2, Jack Tany, 989-737-4725.

District 3, Rich Spitzer, 989-397-7844.

District 4, Sheldon Matthews, 989233-1750.

District 5, Tracy Slodowski, 989-3273026.

District 6, Denny Harris, 989-3953145.

District 7, Dennis Krafft, 989-6528527.

District 8, Gerald Little, 989-2747828.

District 9, Christopher Boyd, 989284-2537.

District 10, Lisa Conley, 989-9064956.

District 11, Michael J. Webster, 989245-4611.

Government: County Officials

Bay County

Clerk Katie Zanotti, 989-895-4280.

County Executive James Barcia, 989895-4130.

Prosecuting Attorney Nancy Borushko, 989-895-4185.

Register of Deeds Brandon Krause, 989-895-4228.

Sheriff Troy Cunningham, 989-8954050.

Treasurer Weston Price, 989-8954285.

Gladwin County Administrator Mark Justin, 989-4264821

Clerk Karrie Hulme, 989-426-7351, ext. 3.

Prosecuting Attorney Norm Gage, 989-426-8592.

Register of Deeds Ann ManningClayton, 989-426-7551.

Sheriff Michael Shea, 989-426-9284. Treasurer Christy VanTiem, 989-4267251.

Midland County Administrator/Controller Bridgette Gransden, 989-832-6797.

Clerk Ann Manary, 989-832-6739.

Prosecuting Attorney J. Dee Brooks, 989-832-6722.

Government: Law Enforcement

Local Emergencies

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 the various departments.

Government: Emergency Services

Disaster Prevention Bay County Emergency Management Division, 989-895-4112.

Gladwin County Emergency Management Services, 989-426-6871. Midland County Emergency

www.ourmidland.com

Register of Deeds Jennifer M. Anway, 989-832-6820.

Sheriff Myron Greene, 989-839-4600.

Treasurer Catherine Lunsford, 989832-6850. 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, 989-7905400.

Treasurer Timothy Novak, 989-7905225.

Michigan State Police West Branch Post 989-345-0956. Tri City Post 989-495-5555. Mount Pleasant Post 989-773-5951

Management Services, 989-832-6750. Saginaw County Emergency Services, 989-790-5434.

Midland County Sheriff Myron Greene poses for a portrait Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2021 at the Law Enforcement Center. (Katy Kildee/kkildee@mdn.net)

Government: Where to Vote in Midland County

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 and Olson roads.

Lincoln Township

Lincoln Township Hall, North of Town Hall on Hope Road.

Midland Township

Midland Township Hall, 1030 Poseyville Road.

City of Midland Polling Locations

Midland High School, 1301 Eastlawn.

Precincts 1, 2, 6, 8

Davenport University, 3555 E. Patrick Road. Precinct 3

Civic Arena, 405 Fast Ice Drive.

Precinct 4

Midland City Hall, 333 W. Ellsworth

Precinct 5

MCESA, 3917 Jefferson Ave. Precinct 7 Dow High School, 3901 N. Saginaw

Road. Precincts 9, 10, 11

Siebert School, 5700 Siebert. Precincts 12, 15

Jefferson Middle, 800 Chapel Lane.

Precincts 13, 14

New Life Vineyard Church, 1014 E. Ashman. Precincts 16, 17

Northeast Intermediate, 1305 E. Sugnet. Precincts 18, 19

City of Coleman

Coleman City Hall, 201 E. Railway St.

www.ourmidland.com

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.

Voters cast their ballots at the Midland County ESA building Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020 in Midland. (Katy Kildee/kkildee@mdn.net)

Government: Township Meetings

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 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 7 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

www.ourmidland.com

Road, Midland.

Midland Township

Meets second Wednesday of month at 7 p.m. at township hall, 1030 Poseyville Road, Midland.

Mills Township

Meets second Tuesday 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.

The new Lee Township board meets for its first meeting, following a vote to recall two incumbents, on Monday, May 9, 2022 at the Township Hall. (Tess DeGayner/Midland Daily News)

Government: Township Officials

GLADWIN COUNTY

Beaverton Township

Supervisor, Tim Mickler, 989-4290293.

Clerk, Kelly Avila, 989-435-9236.

Treasurer, Luann Domako, 989-4359621.

Bentley Township

Supervisor, Bradley E. Neumeyer II, 989-879-4659.

Clerk, Kristie Resmer, 989-903-5574.

Treasurer, Sharon Roy-Krahner, 989879-4017.

Billings Township

Supervisor, Timothy Mester, 989-4358430, ext 1.

Clerk, Linda McSweyn, 989-435-8430, ext 2.

Treasurer, Len Pytiak, 989-435-8430, ext 3.

Bourret Township

Supervisor, Tony Marshall, 989-3439996.

Clerk, Lisa Ball, 989-701-2770.

Treasurer, Ruth Fournier, 574-2659706.

Buckeye Township Supervisor, Kevin Van Tiem, 989-4352553.

Clerk, Sue Walker, 989-435-3675.

Treasurer, Elizabeth Looker, 989-4267280.

Butman Township Supervisor, Dan Gonzalez, 989-4264351.

Clerk, Alayna Alexander, 989-4264351.

Treasurer, Susie Ruppert, 989-4264351.

Clement Township Supervisor, Karon Hoffman, 989-3453915.

Clerk, Eric House, 989-345-3915.

Treasurer, Carolyn Ochab, 989-3453915.

Gladwin Township Supervisor, Robert Weaver, 989-4269667.

Clerk, Kristie Simrau, 989-426-9135.

Treasurer, Jodie Klamer, 989-4265923.

Grim Township Supervisor, Andy Schneider, 989-9653448.

Clerk, Linda O’Dell, 989-907-9252.

Treasurer, Linda Lyons, 989-846-6005. Grout Township

Supervisor, Jim Shea, 989-426-5985. Clerk, Anna Auer, 989-965-4651. Treasurer, Melody Hill, 989-426-0736. Hay Township Supervisor, Mark Mudge, 989-4261821.

Clerk, Sandra Priemer 989-426-1821. Treasurer, Diane Kludt, 989-426-1821. Sage Township Supervisor, Renee Zelt, 989-246-3112. Clerk, Laura Flach, 989-246-3112. Treasurer, Janet Smith, 989-246-3112. Secord Township Supervisor, Joel Vernier, 989-426-7445. Clerk, Maria Alward, 989-426-7445. Treasurer, Kathie Hart, 989-426-7445. Sherman Township Supervisor, John Jurgensen, 989-4267544.

Clerk, Kay Whelen, 989-426-4218. Treasurer, Jean Jurgensen, 989-4267544.

Tobacco Township Supervisor, Craig Bergman, 989-4352774.

Clerk, Shelly Brubaker, 989-435-4525.

Treasurer, Judy Wyse, 989-435-7174.

MIDLAND COUNTY

Edenville Township Supervisor, Terrance Hall, 989-6893655.

Clerk, Anedra Lewis, 810-394-0226.

Treasurer, Karen Carey, 989-689-3655. Geneva Township Supervisor, Josh Murray, 989-6150141.

Clerk, Carole Murray, 989-465-9938.

Treasurer, Nancy Robison, 989-4656815.

Greendale Township Supervisor, R. James Leviere, 989317-3337.

Clerk, Ruth J. Knapp, 989-835-3009.

Treasurer, Juanita Seckinger, 989513-7091.

Homer Township Supervisor, Russ Varner, 989-6314399.

Clerk, Todd Lee, 989-631-4399.

Treasurer, Sandra Turk, 989-631-4399.

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Guests applaud after Midland Mayor Maureen Donker delivers the 2022 State of the City address Wednesday, March 23, 2022 at the Great Hall Banquet & Convention Center.

Government: Township Officials

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Hope Township Supervisor, Rita Goul, 989-689-0322.

Clerk, Carol Coyle, 989-689-5158.

Treasurer, Starleen Eddy, 989-6895549.

Ingersoll Township Supervisor, Kim Heisler, 989-7518397.

Clerk, Mary Ellen Keel, 989-695-5200.

Treasurer, James Terwillegar, 989835-8009.

Jasper Township Supervisor, Carmen Bajena, 989-4924047.

Clerk, Jackilynn Colthorp, 989-4881575.

Treasurer, Carol Aldrich, 989-6813312.

Jerome Township

Supervisor, Mike Wood, 989-488-4578.

Clerk, Gil Bernier, 989-488-4578.

Treasurer, Linzy Kreiner, 989-488-

Larkin Township Supervisor, Maria Sandow, 989-8356399.

Clerk, Lisa Benter Rich, 989-835-6399. Treasurer, Kathy A. Moe, 989-8356399.

Lee Township Supervisor, Doug Kruger, 989-8372874.

Clerk, Laura Dawson, 989-832-2874. Treasurer, Heidi Pitt, 989-832-2874. Lincoln Township Supervisor, Kevin L. Wray, 989-3742220.

Clerk, Mark Trinklein, 989-374-2220. Treasurer, Joy Sczepanski, 989-3742220.

Midland Township Supervisor, Terry Holt, 989-835-8866.

Clerk, Shelly Armstrong-Miller, 989835-8866.

Treasurer, Mark Radosa, 989-835-

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Mills Township Supervisor, Ron Kutchey, 989-8323500.

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, 989643-6703.

Porter Township Supervisor, Thomas Corbat, 989-9288079.

Clerk, Marianne Corbat, 989-8425695.

Treasurer, Pam Garcia, 989-832-2069.

Warren Township Supervisor, Denny Allen, 989-6150523.

Clerk, Linda S. Anthony, 989-4651894.

Treasurer, Dawn Clark, 989-948-1508.

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State Sen. Jim Stamas presents a wreath during a ceremony at the Midland County Veterans Memorial on Monday, May 27, 2019 in Midland. (Katy Kildee/kkildee@mdn.net)

Retail: Places to Eat and Drink

Midland

Alex’s Railside Restaurant: 6800 Eastman Ave. in the Midland Mall.

Amazing Deli: 134 Main St., 8377278.

Antonio’s Bar & Grill: 1716 W. Wackerly St., 259-7299.

Applebee’s: 6911 Eastman Ave., 631-5940.

Arby’s Roast Beef: 1510 S. Saginaw Road, 835-3851 and 7019 Eastman Road, 839-4088.

Aster: 134 Ashman St., 989-750-7101.

Astro-Snacks: 134 Ashman Circle.

Aviator Cookie Company, 230 E. Main St., 989-486-1178

Big Boy Restaurant: 1513 S. Saginaw Road, 631-1059.

Big E’s Sports Grill: Holiday Inn, 810 Cinema Dr., 794-8500.

Biggby Coffee: 957 S. Saginaw Road, 486-3384; 6615 Eastman Road, 989-486-1186,

Big O Burgers and Barbecue: 111 W. Wackerly, 989-401-0221.

Bob Evans Restaurant: Eastman Ave., 839-8351.

Boomerang Coffee Lounge: 128 Ashman Circle, 989-486-1630,

Bone Daddy’s BBQ: 1900 S. Saginaw, 388-1112.

Boulevard Lounge: 316 S. Saginaw, 832-5387.

Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar: 6728 Eastman Ave., 633-9464.

Burger King Restaurant: 2029 S. Saginaw, 631-9030- 6730 Eastman Ave., 631-7303.

Café Zinc: 111 W. Main St., 837-6030

China Palace: 1908 S. Saginaw Road, 832-3177.

Cinnamon Indian Cuisine: 225 W. Wackerly St., 750-7521.

Coffee Chaos: 6201 Jefferson Ave., 835-6401.

Cottage Inn Pizza: 983 S. Saginaw,

486-9800.

Creation Coffee: 5023 Eastman, 989-423-1058.

Crepes et Amis: 130 Townsend St., 486-3120

Cultivate Coffee & Tea: Midland Mall.

Culvers: 7320 Eastman Ave., 8357601.

Dairy Queen: 917 S. Saginaw, 4863663.

Decker’s Lounge: 402 E. Ellsworth, 835-7592.

Diamond Jim’s: 203 E. Wackerly, 989-486-3343.

Domino’s Pizza: 2804 Rodd St., 832-7719.

Entre Amigos: 2600 N. Saginaw Road, 832-6348.

Espresso Milano: 137 Ashman St., 832-3222.

Firehouse Subs: 7215 Eastman

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Evan Sumrell, left, Lisa Kuznicki, right, and their son Stanley, center, pose for a portrait Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2020 inside Aster, the family’s new farm-to-table restaurant located at 134 Ashman St. in downtown Midland. (Katy Kildee/kkildee@mdn.net)

Retail: Places to Eat and Drink

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Ave., 631-3800.

Frick’s Sports Bar: 4408 Saginaw Road, 989-486-1712

Fuji Sushi: 1512 Joe Mann Blvd., 839-6868.

Ghengis Khan Mongolian BBQ: 5010 Bay City Road, 496-2288.

Gimmicks, Valley Plaza Resort: 5021 Bay City Road, 496-2037.

Golden Buffet: 979 S. Saginaw, 633-9888.

Good Time’s Pizza: 4006 Jefferson Ave., 839-0400.

Gourmet Cupcake Shoppe: 1908

S. Saginaw Road, 631-4103.

Grand Traverse Pie Company: 2600 N. Saginaw Road, 839-4872.

Grape Beginnings Winery: 244 E. Main St., 486-9569.

Gratzi: 120 E. Main St., 888-456-3463.

Grove Tea Lounge: 2405 Abbott Road, 989-486-1839.

Jet’s Pizza: 203 W. Wackerly, Suite A, 633-9999.

Honeybaked Ham: 221 W. Wackerly, 835-4267.

Hungry Howie’s: 425 S. Saginaw Road, 837-2636.

Idli Dosa: 6811 Eastman Ave., 4861623.

Jimmy John’s: 1916 S. Saginaw Road, 837-1000.

Kentucky Fried Chicken: 1601 N. Saginaw Road, 832-2232.

Lannys Restaurant: 4312 N. Saginaw Road, 486-9530.

Lasko’s Restaurant: 1301 Washington St., 486-9450.

Lee Bar and Grill: 430 W. Isabella Road.

Little Caesar’s Pizza: 1840 N. Saginaw Road, 832-7961, and 1114 S. Saginaw Road, 631-3273.

Live Oak Coffeehouse: 711 Ashman St., 423-1800.

Long John Silver’s Seafood: 1210 Patrick Road, 835-2500.

M’s Cafe: 5103 Eastman Road, 8351781.

Mancino’s Pizza & Grinders: 301 S. Saginaw Road, 631-1200.

Maru Sushi & Grill: 715 E. Main St., 633-0101.

McDonald’s Restaurants: 601

Waldo Ave., 495-0165; 4925 Eastman Ave., 832-1715; 1711 S. Saginaw Road, 832-5932.

Midland Brewing Company: 5011 N. Saginaw Road, 631-3041.

Molasses Smokehouse + Bar: 201 E. Main St., 486-9730

Noodles & Company: 7007 Eastman Ave., 495-2520.

Old Chicago Pizza and Taproom: 6603 Eastman Ave., 499-7979.

Olive Garden: 6803 Eastman Ave., 832-8128.

O’Macron: 128 Townsend St., 989486-3180.

ONe Eighteen: 111 W. Main St., inside the H Hotel. 989-633-6099, Panda Express: 6902 Eastman Ave., 372-8320.

Panera Bread: 6707 Eastman Ave., 835-5639.

Papa John’s: 1520 N. Saginaw Road, 837-7272.

Pi’s Asian Express: 5015 Eastman Ave., 832-8000.

Pi’s Chinese Restaurant: 1815 S.

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The Grove Tea Lounge celebrates its one year anniversary with a ribbon cutting along with the Midland Business Alliance Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2020. (Katy Kildee/kkildee@mdn.net)

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Saginaw Road, 832-5848.

Pizza Baker: 240 E. Main St., 989486-1898.

Pizza Dude Brick Oven: 4328 N. Saginaw, 486-9670.

Pizza Hut: 1516 N. Saginaw Road, 839-9935.

Pizza Sam’s: 102 W. Main St., 6311934.

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen (to open in 2023): 1815 S. Saginaw.

Pop-Pop’s Gourmet Treats: 136 Ashman Cir. 486-9601.

Poppy’s Place, 579 E. Isabella Road. 486-8254.

Proper Taco: 139 Ashman St., 4863780.

Qdoba Mexican Grill: 6912 Eastman Ave., 837-2600.

Rally’s Hamburgers: 2020 S. Saginaw Road, 631-4681.

Rancheritos Mexican Grill: 405 E. Main St., 989-486-8265.

Rooted Juice Bar: 915 E. Carpenter St. Sbarro: 11 E. Isabella (inside Shell gas station), 832-3491

Shier’s Pasties & More: 2218 N. Saginaw, 832-3354. Stacker Grill: 4312 N. Saginaw Road, 631-8646.

Starbucks Coffee: 7201 Eastman Ave., 631-2472.

State Street: 715 E. Main St., 8371221.

Stranded Yarn & Coffee: 132 Ashman Circle, 941-7685.

Subway: 1900 N. Saginaw Road, 832-5758; 2009 S. Saginaw Road, 4869219; Midland Mall, 835-4558; 3520 Isabella St., 839-0508. Also located inside Walmart.

Taco Bell: 2038 N. Saginaw Road, 835-4850; 1810 S. Saginaw Road, 6310590; 7340 Eastman Ave., 488-6496.

The Creek Grill: 1259 Poseyville Road, 486-3717.

The H: 111 W. Main St., 8390500. Offers three culinary venues. One Eighteen features a fine dining experience. Cafe Zinc is a casual dining restaurant. Oxygen, O2 is a bar area.

The Taste of Midland: 3001 S. Saginaw Road, 989-486-1488.

The Wheel House American Grill: 2909 Bay City Road, 496-2900.

Three Bridges Distillery and Taproom: 240 E. Main St., Unit A, Midland. (989) 423-1533.

Tim Hortons: 2003 S. Saginaw, 8329955.

Tropical Smoothie Cafe: 985 S. Saginaw Road, 835-2533; Eastlawn Center, 985 S. Saginaw Road, 835-2533. US Coney and Cone: 601 S. Saginaw, 989-423-1222

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A beef taco with house-made pico de gallo, front, is one of several tacos on the menu of the newly opened Proper Taco at 139 Ashman Street in downtown Midland. (Katy Kildee/kkildee@mdn.net)

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Veedu Indian Kitchen & Lounge: 337 E. Wackerly, 835-5222.

Villa D’Alessandro: 801 E. Wackerly, 631-3821. Adjacent to Tuscany Banquet Hall.

Wendy’s Old Fashioned Hamburgers: 1612 S. Saginaw Road, 835-2880.

WhichCraft Taproom: 124 Ashman St., 832-3395.

YaYa’s Flame Broiled Chickens: 1409 S. Saginaw Road, 835-2882.

Coleman

Leah’s Korner Kafe: 300 E. Railway, 465-6711.

Subway: 5426 N. Coleman Road, 465-9981.

The Pizza Man: 115 N. 4th, 4651142.

Sanford

Cultivate Coffee: 335 W. Saginaw Road.

Jack’s Hometown Pizza: 245 W. Saginaw Road, 687-7713.

Red Oak Family Restaurant: 322

W. Saginaw Road, 687-5501.

Sanford Lake Bar & Grill: 3770 Bailey, 687-5620.

Taco Universe at Black Creek: 3305 N. River Road, 941-0008 Auburn

Bobbie’s Pizza: 507 W. Midland Road, 662-6160.

LaPizza: 709 W. Midland Road, 6624491.

McDonald’s: 4885 Garfield Road, 662-2431.

O’s Pub & Grill: 123 Midland St., 266-3148.

Nori’s Restaurant: 963 W. Midland Road, 266-3285.

Bay City

Berger’s Family Restaurant: 6387 Westside Saginaw Road, 686-0224.

Bier Garten: 8 State Park, 684-1331.

Brooklyn Boys, The “Real Italian” Pizzeria: 612 E. Midland St., 894-5560.

Costela Brazilian Steak House: 110 Uptown Dr., 778-2640.

Coven: 512 E. Midland St., 460-0117.

C racker Barrel Old Country

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Store: 2854 E. Wilder Road, 671-9905.

Fusion 1 Cafe: 813 Saginaw St., 891-0551.

Gatsby’s Seafood & Steakhouse: 203 Center Ave., 922-5556.

Grampa Tony’s Restaurants: 1108 Columbus Ave., 893-4795.

Krzysiak’s House Restaurant: 1605 Michigan Ave., 894-5531.

L atitude 43 Bar & Grill: 1013 N. Henry St., 391-9868.

Lucky’s: 615 E. Midland St., 8959005.

Moe’s Southwest Grill: 906 N. Euclid.

Mulligan’s Pub: 109 Center Ave., 839-4555.

Nino’s Family Restaurant: 1705 Columbus, 893-0691.

Oasis Restaurant & Lounge: 1913 Kosiusko Ave., 893-4491.

Old City Hall Restaurant: 814 Saginaw St., 892-4140.

Old Tyme Broadway: 1602 Broadway, 892-1144.

Real Seafood Company: 199

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A burrito supreme with beef is served at The Taste of Midland. (Victoria Ritter/Midland Daily News)

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Uptown Drive, (888) 456-3463.

Riverfront Grille: 1 Wenonah Park

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Place, 460-1700.

Stock Pot Diner: 1007 Washington Ave., 893-9332.

Tavern 101: 101 Center Ave., 7781431.

Uno Pizzeria & Grill: 2795 E. Wilder Road, 684-8667.

Vinny’s Pizzeria: 168 Uptown, 3221200

Vinny’s Uptown Grill: 3 E. Main, 439-1557

Wanigan Eatery: 1905 S. Wenona St., 892-8303.

Wil-Lew Lounge: 3005 E. Midland Road, 684-9109.

Beaverton

Juicy Bone: 1476 Dale Road, 4353287.

Subway: 101 S. Ross, 435-7000.

Freeland

Biggby: 117 S. Main St., Suite 1A, 573-8380.

Eudici’s Pizza: 184 Church, 6955165.

Freeland Dairy: 200 King, 695-2293.

Hungry Howie’s: 15 S. Main, 6955700.

Log Cabin Bar and Grill: 181 S.

Main St., 695-5761.

McDonald’s: 7374 Midland Road, 695-6083.

Mountain View Restaurant: 4519 N. River Road, 781-6789.

Pat’s Food Center Deli: 7620 Midland Road, 695-9821.

Riverside Family Restaurant: 8295 Midland Road, 695-5563.

2nd Street Sports Pub: 274 Meyers, 695-6501.

Subway: 7375 Midland Road, 6952105.

Gladwin

Burger King: 701 W. Cedar Ave., 246-1041.

Camp Sports Bar & Grill: 5810 N. M-30, 426-6255.

Chee Peng: 218 W. Cedar Ave., 426-4451.

Gladwin Family Diner: 711 N. Silverleaf, 426-8141

Kentucky Fried Chicken: 1179 E. Cedar Ave., 426-0139.

Macks on Main: 101 W. Cedar Ave., 426-1784.

McDonald’s: 1107 W. Cedar Ave., 426-6662.

Mr. M’s Pizza & Lounge: 139 W. Cedar Ave., 426-5001.

Pale Blue at the Stone House: 500 W. Cedar Ave., 989-256-3343.

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Piper’s Pub: 238 W. Cedar Ave., 989-709-5150

Pizza Hut: 691 E. Cedar Ave., 4269091.

Riverwalk Grill: 777 W. Cedar Ave., 246-9123.

Subway: 346 W. Cedar Ave., 4261955.

Sugar Springs Country Club: 1930 Sugar Springs Road, 426-9203.

The Hearth: 1930 Sugar River Road, 426-9203.

Saginaw

Chili’s Grill & Bar: 4363 Bay Road, 797-4470.

Famous Dave’s Bar-B-Que: 5665 Bay Road, 797-7675.

Forbidden City: 4024 Bay Road, 799-9340.

Harvey’s Grill & Bar: 3055 Tittabawassee Road, 401-4424

Hunan Restaurant: 3109 Bay Plaza Dr., 792-0303.

Outback Steakhouse: 2468 Tittabawassee Road, 797-2319, Popeyes Lousiana Kitchen: 3355 E. Holland, 401-7400.

Red Lobster: 4141 Bay Road, 7935250.

Sullivan’s Food & Spirits: 5235 Gratiot Road, 799-1940.

TGI Fridays: 2775 Tittabawassee Road, 497-8443.

Noodles & Company, 7007 Eastman Ave, Midland. Take-out, delivery. 989-495-2520. Hours: 11 am -8 pm

Retail: Chambers of Commerce

Auburn Area Chamber of Commerce: 301 W. Midland Road, Auburn, 662-4001.

Bay Area Chamber of Commerce: 812 N. Water, Bay City, 893-4567.

Gladwin County Chamber of Commerce: 608 W. Cedar, 426-5451.

Midland Area Chamber of Commerce: 300 Rodd St., Ste. 101, 839-9901.

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Commerce: 515 N. Washington, Ste. 201, Saginaw, 752-7161.

Sanford Area Chamber of Commerce: sanfordmichiganchamber. com, 687-2800

Auburn

Econo Lodge Inn & Suites: 4955 S. Garfield, 989-662-7888

Midland

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-

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, 989-8372700.

The H Hotel: 111 W. Main St., 989839-0500. www.thehhotel.com

Twilight Motel: 4959 S. Saginaw Road, 989-496-3540.

Gladwin

Retail: Cable Television

The cable company serving the City of Midland is Spectrum, 1-888-757-7328.

All Seasons Inn: 78 E. M-61, 989426-5600.

Rivertown Inn: 1220 E. Cedar Ave., 989-246-9130, www.rivertowninn.net

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.

Elsewhere, check with the city or township clerk for the cable company serving your locality.

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The H Hotel is located at 11 W. Main St. in Midland.

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Retail: Banks and Credit Unions

BANKS

Auburn

Huntington Bank, 232, W. Midland, 662-4421.

Independent Bank, 1004 W. Midland, 662-4403. Beaverton

Huntington Bank, 190 S. Ross, 435-7721. Coleman

Huntington Bank, 375 E. Railway, 465-6121.

Freeland

Huntington Bank, 230 N. Main, 695-2060. Freeland State Bank, 185 E. Washington, 695-5551.

Gladwin

Huntington Bank, 1016 E. Cedar Ave., 426-4547. PNC Bank, 235 W. Maple, 426-4511.

Midland

Comerica Bank, 201 McDonald St., 839-2266; 1616 N. Saginaw Road, 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; 1000 S.

Saginaw Road, 631-9155; 333 E. Main St., 839-5219; 310 E. Larkin St., 839-5219; 6711 N. Jefferson Ave., 839-5317.

Isabella Bank, 2222 N. Saginaw Road, 832-6198; 210 S. Saginaw Road, 631-5860.

PNC Bank, 5200 Eastman Ave., 835-8787. Sanford

Huntington Bank, 256 W. Saginaw, 687-5531. CREDIT UNIONS

Auburn

United Financial, 1026 W. Midland Road, 863-5232. Freeland

Family First Credit Union, 6900 Midland Road, 989-695-5144

Frankenmuth Credit Union, 111 S. Main, 497-1600.

United Financial, 7600 Midland Road, 863-532. Gladwin

Members First Credit Union, 1291 W. Cedar Ave., 855-8356328.

Midland

Dow Credit Union, 600 E. Lyon Road, 835-7794.

Frankenmuth Credit Union,401 S. Saginaw, 989-497-1600.

Members First Credit Union, 400 Dartmouth Dr., 855-8356328; 600 W. Wackerly St., 855-835-6328.

Wildfire Credit Union, 100 Joseph Dr., 249-8200.