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Development News Kevin & Mary Shaughnessy. Kevin's the incoming president of the Midland Kiwanis Club.

Profile Q & A focuses on Kiwanis

In the first of a series about local service organizations and their impact on our community, Catalyst interviews the incoming president of the Midland Kiwanis Club.

Feature Story Cara Bucci, 16, left, is one of the band's younger members.

Chemical City Band is a Midland tradition

For over a century, the Chemical City Band has performed on summer evenings entertaining countless fans while improving the skills of young musicians.  

Feature Story Saline resident Jim Mangi is a care partner to his wife, Kathleen, who has Alzheimer's disease.

PODCAST: Building support for dementia caregiving challenges

Becoming a caregiver to a person living with dementia is a challenging process. We talked with Michigan caregivers about their struggles, their successes, and the resources and support they need to do their vital work.

Feature Story Since being diagnosed with dementia, Monica Downer (center, being interviewed) has become an activist for awareness of her disease.

PODCAST: Dementia disparities in communities of color

Dementia is challenging for everyone, but it takes a particularly heavy toll in communities of color. Here's how people living with dementia, researchers, and activists are working to change that in Michigan.

Development News Chllin' at Plymouth Pool

Make a Splash in Midland this Summer

Enjoy fun in the sun swimming at the pool or playing at spray parks.

Development News Aerial view of the fireworks in Midland

Fourth of July Celebrations

As the Fourth of July holiday approaches, here are some ways to celebrate the day of Independence. Midland and Sanford are both hosting firework shows, inviting families to marvel at the colorful red, white, and blue bursts of light.  

Feature Story The LPGA players are accessible to the fans at the Dow GLBI.

Dow GLBI getting ready to tee off

One of the premiere sporting and community events in the Great Lakes Bay Region returns to the Midland Country Club the week of July 17.

Feature Story Cyndy Hund, pictured here with her husband Mike, quit her job due to her dementia symptoms – but it still took her another four years to get a diagnosis.

PODCAST: No more "diagnose and adios": Rethinking dementia diagnosis

Getting a dementia diagnosis can be a challenging, years-long process. Here's how Michiganders living with dementia and those who care for them are working to change that.

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Library Summer Reading Program encourages community-wide participation

Grace A. Dow Memorial Library launched their summer reading program, ‘All Together Now,’ to encourage reading during the warm months. Children and adults can register and participate in the program from now until Aug. 12.  

Feature Story Tracking Walk Midland

Walk Midland

A long-time program to encourage fitness through walking has expanded across the community.

Feature Story SOH Podcast Ep 1

PODCAST: Dementia is not a death sentence

As we kick off the second season of the Michigan's State of Health podcast, we'll introduce you to some of the Michiganders who are working to reframe dementia – including people who are living with dementia themselves.

Development News The Juneteenth Block Party will be held Sun, June 18, at Creative 360.

Juneteenth Block Party returns June 18

The second annual Juneteenth celebration will be held on  on Sunday, June 18, at Creative 360. The family-friendly event includes free food and entertainment, activities, and more.

 


Development News The team ready to serve patients at Gateway.

Bridge, Gateway moving, expanding

The growing need for lower cost food and health care has two local non-profits expanding their services.  

Feature Story This year, the farm is growing lettuce, radishes, cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli, tomatoes, peppers, squashes, melons, asparagus, rhubarb, herbs, and more.

Phoenix Community Farm rises to combat food insecurity in Midland County

Beth De Vries returned to gardening to teach her children about food. But when she learned about food insecurity in Midland County, her love of the land grew into something more—a community farm dedicated to feeding those in need.

In The News New recycling bins from GFL are being delivered in the City of Midland.

New Recycling Bins delivered to City of Midland residents

The City of Midland’s new agreement with GFL Environmental officially launches July 1. This week, the company began the rollout of its new black and green, 95-gallon recycling bins to curbside recycling customers. 

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Great Lakes Bay Pride Celebrates Pride Month

Community invited to activities that promote belonging for all.

Development News Weekend Warm-Up logo

Weekend Warm-Up for downtown Midland

 Live music, movies, and the Beer Garden highlight Thursday evenings downtown this summer.

Feature Story More support is needed for early childhood education.

Early Childhood Education has hit crisis point

Solutions to staffing and funding shortages being explored at all levels for early childhood education.

Development News Over 100 artists will display their works at the Summer Art Fair in downtown Midland, June 3-4.

Summer Art Fair adds to a full weekend lineup of creative family fun

The Summer Art Fair headlines a full weekend lineup of creative family fun in downtown Midland, June 3-4. The Midland Center for the Arts free outdoor event includes fine art by hundreds of vendors, kids activities, live music, and more.   

Development News Kids get in on the fun at the Art Seen Festival.

Art Seen Festival invites community for mural-making fun

The third annual Art Seen Festival returns June 3-4 to create bold, colorful, community-based murals in Midland.