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For young people interested in careers related to science, technology, engineering or math, Doornbos says to “challenge yourself. Take classes or get involved in projects that put you outside your comfort zone and really make you think critically and learn new things. And don’t be afraid to fail when you try something new or take a chance on an idea; failures can be the biggest opportunities to grow and become better at what you do.”

His other piece of advice? Become an excellent communicator.

“Technical ability is very important, but being an excellent communicator and being able to work well with all kinds of people are even more important in enabling you to succeed in whatever you do,” he says.

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Doornbos – who holds a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering and a master’s degree in biomedical engineering from the University of Michigan and a Master of Business Administration degree from Central Michigan University – spent much of his career in engineering and manufacturing operations, but his current role as an economic evaluator calls on him to help ensure that Dow Corning’s business decisions add value for shareholders.

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In 2014, research showed that one in three people in our MiHIA region was prediabetic and didn’t know about it. Upon discovering that there was no comprehensive program for addressing prediabetes, MiHIA built one and secured a $232,000 grant to fund the pilot program. The program will self-sustain, prevent diabetes cases, and save the region over $2 million per year.

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When the young couple with children featured in “New Build with an Old Soul” (page 22) went shopping for an existing home of a specific size, with a plenty-big yard, and in their preferred school district, they found nothing to suit their fancy. They cottoned to the traditional charm of an older home but with all the modern

conveniences of a new build. Plus, they wanted to respect energy efficiency in construction and fit and finish. But with no such house ready to buy on the market, their solution was to build a new home that felt time worn.

They chose to be inspired by a classic Federalist-style of architecture, with an exterior that presents a façade punctuated by symmetrical rows of windows. And because the couple runs two businesses from their home—as well as manages the active lifestyle of a family with two young children—they dreamed of an interior design that would be clean lined, restful, and stress-reducing. The homeowner, recalling childhood summers spent in Europe, thought a peaceful Gustavian-style would be just perfect. With memories of Swedish creams and whites swirling in her head, she and her husband decorated a home that was tinted with grayed pastels on the walls and had wood furniture painted light tones.

Keeping the “old is new” aesthetic alive is the stand-alone two-story carriage house, a structure that is seldom seen these days in new builds. But beyond the measure of charm it contributes to the outside architecture, it smartly serves as the spot from which the couple operates their salvaged and upcycled furniture and lighting business and their real estate development enterprise.

All of this historic charm might belie the energy efficiency designed into every post and beam, nook and cranny. Yet this house is energy wise beyond its years with windows and appliances, insulation, and heating and cooling that all conserve resources (and save the homeowners energy costs).

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Maple syrup production is an art—and science

Sweet Rewards


When the snow and cold of winter haven’t quite given in to the warm breezes of spring, something wonderful happens in Michigan’s woods. While daytime temperatures begin to feebly crawl above the

freezing point, the difference between the sugar maple trees’ internal pressure and the external air pressure forces the sap of a tree to leak out slowly from tapped openings.

Sap isn’t much to look at initially. Many modern producers link tapped trees to a system of hoses, collecting the flow of sap and funneling it to a central collection point before finishing with evaporation and reverse osmosis. As efficient as this is, the process lacks the fun and feel of traditional collection and production.

The old-fashioned method is the best way to understand that maple syrup doesn’t flow directly from trees. The clear, only slightly sweet, watery sap has to be collected and reduced by boiling it down. And it’s a lot of work. It takes 40 gallons of sap—and a lot of wood for fire—to produce one gallon of maple syrup. The collection of those gallons by hand and the slow evaporation process are part of this food’s charm for many.

The tapping of trees in a good maple sugar bush with galvanized metal collection buckets is reminiscent of a time when sweeteners weren’t so easy to come by. Settlers brought new technologies and materials to the art of native production, yet syrup was a product that seemed in perpetually shorter supply than demand, a trend that continues even today.

The maple syrup season—and supply—is unpredictable from year to year. Much of the production actually occurs during winter’s official reign, but more than anything, the timing is a waiting game assisted by meteorology. The length of the season depends on the freezing point and how quickly nights with temperature readings below freezing

give way to days with temperatures above it. Generally speaking, the unhappier winter sports enthusiasts become, the more likely the sugaring process is underway, continuing until the trees’ sap stops running or begins dripping out in a cloudy form during spring.

As the sugaring season progresses, the sap and resulting syrup begin to change, producing different and generally more intense flavors. Recently, the U.S. Department of Agriculture changed its grading system to make it easier for consumers to understand what type of syrup is being purchased. The new system includes four flavor and color combinations: golden color and delicate taste; amber color and rich flavor; dark color and robust flavor; and very dark color and strong flavor. Syrups

not intended for table use but desirable for food production are labeled processing grade.

Whichever grade you choose, maple syrup is bottled sweet sunlight with a hint of snowy, fresh air. Traditionally made, it imparts smoky tones of firewood and rich flavor that only a well-used evaporator pan provides. It is a taste of all the seasons mixed together and a delicious addition to everything from pancakes to cocktails.

Michigan produces the fifth largest harvest of maple syrup in the country, tapping only 1 percent of the state’s forest resources. Collected properly, it is a sustainable harvest. Locally, all things maple syrup can be celebrated annually at the Maple Syrup Festival in Isabella County’s village of Shepherd. •

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Above: Finished, bottled maple syrup adds sweetness to everything from breakfast

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Right: Tapped trees in the maple sugar bush

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1Have you heard that Taco Bell, the fast-food restaurant chain, purchased Philadelphia’s Liberty Bell and intends to rename it the Taco Liberty Bell? Newspapers, radio stations, and websites reported so on April 1, 1996, in an elaborate April Fools’ Day hoax.

If you’re in the mood for authentic Mexican flavors this April 1, head to El Rancho Grande (2403 N Michigan Ave, Saginaw, 989-753-8859).

20,000,000On April 22, 1970, the first official Earth Day, approximately 20 million Americans demonstrated in support of a healthy, sustainable environment.

For Earth Day 2016, attend Experience Earth Day on April 23 at Chippewa Nature Center (400 S Badour Rd, Midland, 989-631-0830) in a vintage, “recycled” outfit from GladRags (814 Columbus Ave, Bay City, 989-892-5859).

9In 1907, baseball’s opening day took place at New York City’s Polo Grounds after a heavy snowstorm. When the New York Giants fell behind, disgruntled fans

threw snowballs onto the field, forcing the umpire to call

a forfeit in the Phillies’ favor.

Opening day for the Great Lakes Loons is April 9 at Dow Diamond (825 E Main St, Midland, 989-837-2255). Play ball!

133Spring is here, and it’s time for spring cleaning. According to the American Heart Association, a person weighing 150 pounds who engages in 30 minutes of household chores can burn 200 calories cleaning a bathroom and 123 calories vacuuming around the house.

If you’d like the skinny on finding chemical-free cleaning products, check out the stock at GreenTree Cooperative Grocery (214 N Franklin St, Mt Pleasant, 989-772-3221).

11April showers bring May flowers, right? Based on weather data collected from 1981 to 2010 for the NOAA National Climatic Data Center, the Great Lakes Bay Region of Michigan averages only around 11 rainy days each April.

Stop into Rainmakers Bar and Grill (3325 Davenport Ave, Saginaw, 989-793-7900) for pizza or a burger to celebrate spring—with or without the rain.

Great Lakes Bay Region tidbits, trivia, and conversation starters BY JEN WAINWRIGHT O’DEAY

271Coming up and disappearing

within a small time frame each spring, morel mushrooms are elusive—and nutritious.

According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, one cup contains

28 mg calcium, 271 mg potassium, 13 mg magnesium, and 8 mg iron.

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Melting snow and rain showers fill vernal woodland pools, much to the delight of frogs. Warm temperatures thaw the ground, awakening frogs from their winter slumber

underneath leaf blankets. Males jump to the shallow basins and begin calling to attract females. These amphibians alternate inflating air into their lungs and forcing it over the vocal sac, like a balloon bulging in and out. When hundreds emerge together, frogs can be heard from a long distance, both before sunset and throughout the evening.

The Western chorus frogs’ race to breed starts with these frogs making

While giving his quack-like call from a pair of vocal sacs, a male wood frog floats on water


The decline of frog populations over many years has been linked to habitat loss, water pollution, the chytrid fungus, and exposure to the herbicide atrazine.

Glossy and common buckthorn, two invasive European shrubs that grow throughout Michigan, pose a threat to amphibian embryos. The plants grow in the forest understory and release the chemical compound emodin into woodland pools. Emodin is produced in the leaves, fruit, bark, and roots of buckthorn at various times of the year. Levels of emodin are greatest at leaf-out, which occurs in April and early May during amphibian breeding season. Researchers at the Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago discovered that Western chorus frogs exhibited low hatching rates in sites heavily infested with buckthorn.

New research studies the effects of road salt on wood frogs. Biologists at Case Western Reserve University in Ohio tested frogs in 30 wetlands that received run-off from road salt during normal circumstances. The researchers measured the water’s conductivity, which provides an estimate of road salt contamination and overhead forest canopy, which is associated with reduced larval growth. The samples included collecting statistics on the frogs’ abundance, size, and stage of development over many days. After comparing variables, the statistical analyses found that juvenile wood frogs had larger body mass but were less abundant in wetlands with high salt concentrations.

a grating noise that is similar to the sound of a thumb running across the teeth of a comb. Camouflaged in a tan-colored body with three dark stripes, you may never see them while they are sitting on sticks, on leaves, or in the dark water.

Wood frogs soon join in with clucking sounds that resemble quacking ducks. They often float and call at the same time during their short 10-day breeding season. A wood frog’s plain brown body is distinguished by a dark eye mask.

Next, you’ll hear “peep-peeps” of Northern spring peepers. After a two-month breeding season, they are rarely seen, hiding in woods by grasping branches with their suction-cup toe pads. Peepers’ small tan bodies show a dark “x” mark.

Coming from ponds, marshes, or grassy river edges, a Northern leopard frog’s advertisement call could be mistaken for snoring with occasional hoarse croaks. By early May, Eastern gray tree frogs vocalize in loud short trills, green frogs make noises that sound similar to a plucked banjo, and American toads exhale in long, high-pitched trills.

In reproduction, the female frog releases eggs into the water as the male frog releases sperm to fertilize the eggs externally. Some species lay the tiny gelatinous-covered eggs singly, while others lay large clusters of eggs on the water surface or attached to submerged vegetation. Eggs hatch into tadpoles, which filter-feed on algae and bacteria during metamorphosis into adults before the water evaporates.

Adult frogs move onto land, consuming many insects, spiders, or worms. A frog’s sticky tongue, which is thrust forward by a strong muscle, attaches to its prey. Some frogs close their eyes while swallowing, which allows the backs of their eyeballs to push prey down the throat. •

Threats to Frog Populations

Above: Wood frogs inhabit moist, wooded habitats, eating insects and spiders

Right: Larger than a peeper, a gray tree frog clings vertically on brick buildings and can change color in different humidity levels and temperatures


For more information on these and other events, see A & E, page 42 or visit www.greatlakesbaymag.com

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32nd Annual Bridal World ShowBride-to-be? Check out the wedding vendors, products, and services at the Birch Run Expo Center.

Moscow Festival Ballet: CinderellaThe fairy tale is brought to life at Saginaw’s Temple Theatre.

CMU Theatre: Marvin’s RoomThe play about the dysfunction of family offers comedic insights.

Great Lakes LoonsCheer on the hometown favorites on opening day at Dow Diamond.

Experience Earth DayChippewa Nature Center celebrates all things green.

CMU Museum of Cultural and Natural HistoryGrab the family for this Kids and Culture event to explore amazing exhibits.

Banff Mountain Film Festival World TourBullock Creek hosts a stop on this worldwide tour, featuring short films inspired by nature.

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“We both grew up in historic homes, so we really wanted to capture that feeling in our home. We considered repurposing an older home, but we couldn’t find the character, space, and lot size we were looking for in the community and school district we wanted to live in. So we opted to work with Cobblestone Builders to create a modern home with the Old-World charm we were looking for,” explains the homeowner.

DESIGNING A SANCTUARY Situated in the back of a tree-lined subdivision in Midland, a stately white home rises up out of an expansive lot surrounded by the woods. The two-story design is a modern take on Federalist style, featuring shuttered windows, a stately columned porch, and a dormered roofline.

“We decorated the interior of the home in a mix of Gustavian Swedish cottage and French cottage styles, accented with eclectic industrial pieces, many of which were designed by my husband,” says the homeowner. “We have an heirloom crystal chandelier over our dining table paired with upcycled farm equipment pendant lights over the kitchen island. It’s just a perfect blend of both of our tastes and design aesthetics.”

The entire home uses a limited color palette of blues, soft grays, and creamy whites—classic hallmarks of Gustavian style—which gives the home a peaceful, dreamy air that was important to the couple. The homeowner explains, “Running two businesses can be incredibly stressful, so it was important to us that our home be a retreat from the hustle and bustle. Our muted, neutral colors really help achieve that and act as the perfect base to build on to decorate seasonally.”

FROM A HOUSE TO A HOMEOne unique feature in the home is the large butler’s pantry off the kitchen. The couple’s daughter suffers from food allergies, so having ample storage space and separation for food is extremely important to the couple.

“We love having a separate space to house our food and small appliances. It helps keep our kitchen uncluttered, and with our daughter’s sensitivities we prepare most of our food from scratch, so we really appreciate the added prep space,” notes the homeowner.

The kitchen itself features white cabinetry with an expansive island topped with super white granite countertops honed to a matte finish. Subway tiles in a herringbone pattern complete the classic space. Continuing the blend of traditional style with industrial touches is an antique wine rack from India in the dining space and an industrial prep table in the pantry.

hat happens when an upcycle lighting and furniture designer and a real estate developer with a love of historic architecture decide to build their dream home? A brilliant mix of traditional charm

and modern convenience is all wrapped up into an astoundingly energy-efficient package.

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The carriage house, an ode to days past, stands on the edge of the property, serving as the workshop for one of the homeowners’ businesses

A Jack-and-Jill bathroom separates the children’s bedrooms and includes touches of fun and whimsy, such as the gumball machine fish tank

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The cottage-like feel of the home continues in the master bedroom with highlights of soft colors to create serenity

On the home’s upper level, the homeowners created a master retreat fit for King Gustav, with an expansive walk-in closet and a spa-worthy bath with a walk-in shower and aerated soaker tub. The children’s bedrooms are easily accessible to the master and share a Jack-and-Jill bathroom with whimsical touches, such as a gumball-shaped aquarium for the family’s pet fish.

The homeowner notes, “It’s all the little touches that really make this our forever home. We love that we were able to really customize our home to fit our family’s needs, now and in the future.”

AN OUTSIDE LOOK“We have a sloped lot, so we worked with it when building the home. There was no need to dig down to excavate the basement, which gives the home a greater sense of height when seeing it from the front,” the homeowner describes.

The home also has an attached oversized three-car garage, which was purposely positioned on the side of the home so as not to distract from the overall design and appearance. “I spent my childhood summers in Europe where the belief is that homes should welcome people, not cars, so it was important to me to continue this aesthetic in our home,” says the homeowner. “This meant no front-facing garage in the design, which also allowed us to install a sweeping curved driveway to frame the yard.”

The large lot and surrounding woods give the property a great deal of privacy and create opportunities to view wildlife, courtesy of a nearby creek and state forest preserve that combine to make a natural deer run through the yard. The backyard features a huge portico to extend the home’s living space, and the family is currently planning on building an outdoor bar and fire pit to further enjoy spending time outside.

DUAL SPACESAnother important feature for the homeowners was the inclusion of a two-story carriage house that serves as home base for their upcycling furniture and lighting business. The garage bays and open first floor provide ample construction space, while the upper level functions as a design studio. “The carriage house has been an ideal space for my business, since it gives me the space for creative thought and design plus the ability to manufacture my pieces onsite,” explains the homeowner.

But that’s just one of two businesses operated from the home by the husband-and-wife team. A spacious home office serves as the headquarters for a real estate development company as well. With two young children, the couple enjoys the flexibility of being able to run both of their companies from home to give the family a high level of work-life balance.

GREEN CHOICES FOR AN EFFICIENT HOMEFor the homeowners, making choices to create the healthiest possible home environment influenced many decisions throughout the building process. The homeowner explains, “We suffer from a lot of allergies, so we wanted to make sure these were addressed in our home. One of the biggest helps has been the whole house air exchange system, which cleans and purifies the air throughout the entire house. The improvement in our allergies since we moved [in] has been remarkable.”

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Grandeur and necessity collide in the master bedroom’s spacious walk-in closet

Another measure to reduce allergens was to opt for wide-plank hardwood flooring in lieu of traditional wall-to-wall carpeting. The homeowners installed sustainably grown Appalachian hardwoods with a dark stain throughout the space, reducing dust and unifying the home’s design and flow from room to room. Plush area rugs accent living spaces and provide warmth underfoot.

Paint was another consideration for staying green. VOCs, or volatile organic compounds, are organic chemicals that have a high vapor pressure at ordinary room temperature, which causes large numbers of molecules to evaporate and enter the surrounding air. Since people spend so much time indoors, exposure to VOCs can aggravate allergies or even cause illness, so switching to low- or no-VOC paints is an easy and environmentally friendly way to improve the air quality of a home. The homeowners used entirely no-VOC paints on every wall to take advantage of the health benefits.

“We also installed a whole house natural carbon water filtration system to purify and soften the water naturally and without salts. The system utilizes electric currents and a black light to eradicate germs, and then the kitchen faucet has an additional five-stage coconut carbon filter. My husband likes to tell people that the water they drink in our home is likely the purest they will ever encounter,” the homeowner says.

Energy savings and efficiency were also key considerations for the homeowners. Though this new-build home is over 6,000 square feet, it’s more energy efficient than most homes that are less than half that size. This was achieved through the use of Energy Star® windows and appliances in addition to using rigid foam insulation with an R-49 rating. High efficiency forced air heating and cooling, along with switching almost all of the lighting in the home to LED (light emitting diode) bulbs, also increased the home’s energy savings, contributing to an overall HERS (Home Energy Rating System) score of 47. This means that the home is over 80 percent more efficient than the average house, adding an estimated energy savings of around $3,485 per year. •

The family room features elegant lighting, created in part by using LED (light emitting diode) bulbs. Switching to this type of light bulb is quick and saves hundreds of dollars over the lifetime of the bulbs. The average annual cost per 60-watt incandescent bulb is $4.25, and each bulb has a lifespan of about 1,200 hours. Replacing incandescent bulbs with LED lights cuts this cost to approximately $1.25 per year, and each bulb lasts much longer at around 25,000 hours.

Windows are often the focal point of a room, something the homeowners have accomplished with perfectly colored curtains to enhance the gray, blue, and white palette of the home. Windows also offer an invisible opportunity for more energy-saving upgrades that make a big difference in utility bills. Investing in weather-stripping or caulking to seal up drafty doors and windows can reduce the amount of heating and cooling loss by up to 40 percent.

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Energy saving isn’t synonymous with unattractive. All sorts of options, including faucets, come in a variety of designs and finishes to enhance the overall look of a room. Throughout the home, including in the kitchen, swapping to low-flow faucets (and showerheads) can reduce a home’s water consumption by up to 50 percent, adding savings of up to more than $100 per year on water bills.

For over 20 years, the dental office of Dr. Jennifer Schau has offered caring, compassionate, and personalized dental services to the people of Saginaw and surrounding areas. Whether it’s family dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, restorative dentistry, braces, or Invisalign®, patients benefit

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Caring, friendly staff members warmly welcome every patient into the office. Each of the staff is knowledgeable, experienced, and committed to making patients feel confident and comfortable during the entire dental visit. A patient from Saginaw attests, “This is the best dentist office I have ever been to. The staff is friendly and helpful, and the service is always first rate.”

Undergoing regular oral examinations is crucial. Oral cancer, the fastest growing cancer in the country, is caused by a variety of viruses, including HPV. Most adults over the age of 14 have had some exposure to strains of this virus. In addition to standard oral cancer screening procedures, Velscope™ examinations are offered to all patients. This thorough procedure provides one of the best methods for early detection of oral cancer by using digital cameras and clear, on-screen images for in-depth and painless examinations.

The dental office of Dr. Jennifer Schau is currently Saginaw’s premier practice for Invisalign® and Invisalign® Teen, as well as offering traditional braces. Services also include treatments for snoring, sleep apnea, and TMD (jaw joint issues), areas in which Dr. Schau has sought additional training.

The team at the dental office is dedicated to helping patients of all ages feel comfortable and confident in their dental care. The office is also equipped to accommodate most special needs patients.

Routine dental visits are so important to overall health and well-being. With the wide array of dental services offered—along with an experienced, knowledgeable, and compassionate staff—the dental office of Dr. Jennifer Schau is ready to care for you and your family.

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Dr. Learman started his practice in 1989 in the lower level of his father’s law firm. Now, it seems fitting that Dr. Learman will soon welcome his oldest daughter, Sydney, to work alongside

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The passion Dr. Learman has for his profession and patients is evident. He has engaged in 600+ hours of post-graduate education, most recently completing an extensive training program in Bioesthetics, a course taught in countries around the world. He is also a member of the Saginaw Valley Dental Society, Michigan Dental Association, Academy of General Dentistry, and the American Dental Association, in addition to being published in

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When Dr. Ryan Michelson began his family-oriented dental practice in Saginaw, he knew exactly what he was getting into. Born and raised in the Great Lakes Bay Region, Dr. Michelson was determined to

bring modern dentistry to the area he knows and loves. With a friendly atmosphere and focus on comprehensive dentistry and digital smile designs, Dr. Michelson offers you a different dental experience.

Comprehensive dentistry includes a variety of areas, such as treatment of TMJ disorder, dental reconstruction, and placement of implants plus traditional fillings and crowns. Dr. Michelson explains, “There are multiple systems involved when you talk about teeth. Comprehensive dentistry is being able to balance all of the systems involved. Your teeth, jaw joint, face, lips—everything is connected, and having the ability to make dental decisions based on the broader picture is what comprehensive dentistry is all about.”

So what makes Dr. Michelson’s practice so different? He utilizes a unique combination of digital photography, radiology, and computer-aided design to develop smiles that are aesthetically pleasing with each individual’s facial features instead of focusing on just one tooth at a time. This cutting-edge technology can help achieve the overall balance sought with

comprehensive dentistry as well as cut down on post-op pain and complications.

Dr. Michelson explains further, “A dental implant needs to have a certain amount of bone around it to make it successful. Taking a 3-D X-ray gives me the ability to see everything involved from bone height and width, where the nerve is located, and more. This eliminates many of the factors associated with unsuccessful attempts at freehand implant placement. This also reduces the procedure time from one hour to about 10 to 15 minutes. It is much less invasive and the post-op pain and complications can be significantly reduced.”

Recently, the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry invited Dr. Michelson to participate in its Smile Story program, a contest that provides five winners with smile makeovers. “The Smile Story was a great experience,” he says. One of his goals in the coming year is to bring the national search for winners of the program to this

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Dr. Michelson’s friendly, expert team understands that many people have had less than pleasant dental experiences in the past and encourages you to share your worries so that each of the staff can help calm any fears. Call Ryan D. Michelson, DDS, today for more information or to schedule an appointment.

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Greystone Kitchen & Bath’s in-house cabinet and interior designers will inspire you, take the time to listen to your ideas, needs and desires, and then share with you the most current design trends. The gorgeous showroom floor, complete with a real working kitchen that includes granite and Cambria® quartz countertops, will provide you with a better idea of functionality, allowing you

to move through the space and try out a variety of features.

In addition to specializing in new kitchens and bathrooms, Greystone Kitchen & Bath works with clients to plan full renovations, cabinetry, stone countertops, decorative hardware, and more. The firm’s driving passion is to create spaces that people will wake up to and love, aesthetically and functionally, day after day.

Kelly Wall, owner of Greystone Kitchen & Bath attests, “Our company culture reflects our commitment to delivering noteworthy customer service while upholding the highest standards of integrity, honesty, and dependability. We’re not going to cut corners just to make a sale or rush a project. That’s how details get missed. And we’re big believers in the idea that the smallest of details matter.”


This meticulous attention to detail has gained attention from around the Great Lakes Bay Region and beyond. In 2014, Greystone Kitchen & Bath earned Midland Daily News Readers’ Choice Awards for No. 1 remodeler and No. 1 kitchen cabinets. Most recently, the company earned 2016’s Best of Houzz for customer service.

Greystone Kitchen & Bath is ready to work with you to create the kitchen and bath of your dreams. Visit today, or call to schedule your personal consultation.

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ho says learning has to stop when the last day of class spills into the first day of summer vacation? Parents don’t want their kids to lose ground on what was learned during the school year, yet researchers tell us that without some educational activities during summer break, most children do slip back by about two months

in their studies. Uh, oh! In “Keep Kids Keen This Summer” (page 21), we offer 14 ideas—each and every one of them fun!—to thwart the summertime slump.

And while adults often think manners are what should be taught to kids, we say there should be turnabout: Polite behavior and good manners should be taught to parent-spectators who throw tantrums, yell at the umps, or behave like bullies at their kids’ sporting events. “Parents on the Sidelines” (page 16) helps to remind us that the players are children, the game is a game, and this isn’t MLB (or NBA, NFL, or NHL)!

Plus, in this issue, find plenty of activities—more than 112!—that parents and children can enjoy together, from now through October. Take a morning bird walk to hear the original kind of tweet (page 28), break out some moves as a family at the Curious George Dance Party (page 26), celebrate Earth Day at the Children’s Zoo at Celebration Square (page 26), and then tempt supper time taste buds with a guacamole-like Mahimahi with Avocado-Lime Salsa (page 30).

Use this issue to get your entire family reading, doing, imagining, and learning together. Why? Because family time is precious. And kids grow up too darn fast!

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With creative twists and pops of color, Brian and Joss Bradley design trendy, original jewelry B rothers Brian and Joss Bradley want to be

millionaires one day, so in 2014, they decided to start their own business, B & J Cool Bands, to begin reaching that goal. The boys spent hours transforming colorful rubber bands into jewelry and

novelty items until every piece was just right. Practice made perfect, and soon Brian and Joss’s products were ready to sell.

As savvy entrepreneurs and designers, Brian and Joss know they need a variety of products to give customers options, so they design and make an assortment of necklaces, key chains,

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TOGETHER

START WITH A DREAM. No matter how big or small, you have to start somewhere and find your motivation.

FIND SOMETHING YOU ENJOY. It’s easier to start and manage a business by doing something you already like to do.

PROVIDE OPTIONS. Products in a variety of colors and styles allow you to be creative and offer customers the options that most appeal to them.

PUT YOURSELF OUT THERE.Go to different local events and set up a booth to sell and advertise at the same time.

KEEP UPDATING. Continue to develop and add new products to keep people interested.

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and bracelets—the company’s best-seller. The brothers know color choices are important to customers, too. Brian explains, “We had to make sure we had colors for different holidays and foundations like cancer awareness, AIDs, lupus, and many more.”

In 2015, the young owners of B & J Cool Bands entered the company in Saginaw Soup, a program for entrepreneurs of all ages to present business plans for an opportunity to obtain funding to develop products or services. Brian and Joss’s concept swept the competition, encouraging the brothers to continue building their business.

When Brian and Joss need a break from running a company, they enjoy playing basketball. “We would love to be NBA players one day, and, even if we are, we will always have a business,” says Joss. The duo continues to expand B & J Cool Bands with plans to launch a new product this spring.

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hat do you do when your child says the dreaded words “I hate you” or “I wish I had a different mom/dad”? How do you handle these difficult situations? Do you instill respect in

your children or create fear? Respect often means different things to different

people. How we display, accept, or process respect defines the importance of it for each individual. Creating a culture of respect through words or actions includes feelings, perceptions, trust, and needs. Children learn respect through socialization, interaction, teaching, and modeling. If we want our children to be respectful we, as parents or caregivers, have to “walk the talk.”

Fear is often attached to stress, defensiveness, and negative emotions—including anger. Respectful parenting includes empathizing, modeling appropriate words and behaviors, and firmness—just because we are practicing respect doesn’t mean that there aren’t rules and boundaries. Patience, acceptance, and understanding are also essential in respectful parenting.

AMY ALEXANDERis the employee wellness director at Child and Family Services of Saginaw. She has over 10 years of experience in the social work field and specializes in working with families and children through a variety of approaches, including solution-focused therapy, narrative therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and mindfulness.

Here are a few tips to help instill respect in your children and dispel fear.

VALIDATE THEIR FEELINGS. Teach children that what they are feeling is okay and empathize with them. This can lead to trust and open communication.

MODEL AND TEACH RESPECT. Children are looking for guidance and acceptance.

INSTRUCT AND CORRECT. Model appropriate behaviors and gently help your children modify inappropriate behaviors.

REINFORCE AND REWARD GOOD BEHAVIORS. Focusing on good behavior helps build a culture of respect, self-esteem, self-efficacy, and trust with your children.

REMEMBER ... Children are perceptive and they are watching our interactions to find an acceptable way to manage and make sense of the world around them.

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QA&Q. Dear Chick: My daughter, age 6, gets angry often. She hits and throws things. She broke a small mirror throwing it down the other day. I’m worried. Help, please!

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A. Dear Not an Anger Manager:It is time now to become an anger manager. Your child needs and deserves it. I suggest you allow angry feelings and limit angry acts. This will show her there is a difference from wanting to hit someone and hitting someone—and that one does not have to follow the other.

Helpful parent talk includes:

● “Your sister is not for punching. Show me with this doll how you are feeling.”

● “You seem upset with your father. How about drawing an angry picture?”

● “Toys are not for throwing. When you are angry, stomp your foot and say, ‘I’m angry!’ Let’s practice that together now.”

● “Here, use this pillow and pretend it’s your brother. Hitting your brother is not allowed. Hitting a pillow is.”

Use this technique every time your daughter gets angry, and also let her see what you do when you are angry.

Best wishes,CHICK MOORMANChick Moorman, from Merrill, is an author and professional speaker who helps parents and teachers raise responsible, caring, conscious children. Reach him through www.chickmoorman.com.

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he days are getting longer, leaves will soon cover the trees, and the woods are getting louder. At times, the sounds of spring can be downright earsplitting. We most often use our eyes to observe the seasons changing, but

careful listening offers another way to enjoy the arrival of warmer weather.

This year, make time to go outside as a family and listen to nature in your neighborhood. Try to pick out as many different natural sounds as possible. There’s a good chance you will hear birds singing, mosquitoes humming, raindrops pelting the ground, squirrels rustling through leaves, and the wind blowing through overhead branches. It’s the frogs, though, that stand out as being the loudest of these sounds, and they cause the most ruckus in the spring.

The boisterous amphibians are male frogs calling to attract a mate. When thousands of them are calling at the same time, it’s loud enough to make anyone want to plug their ears—all this from a creature that can easily fit in the palm of your hand.

Listening to the sounds of nature is a year-round activity. To really experience it at its best, pull on a pair of rubber boots this spring and head out to your favorite woodland, pond, or even a roadside ditch to listen to nature’s symphony.

DENNIS PILASKEis director of interpretation at Midland’s Chippewa Nature Center. He manages adult and family programs, leading a variety of field trips and workshops that focus on Great Lakes history and traditional skills instruction.

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Frogs call nature lovers to the outdoorsBY DENNIS PILASKE

SOUNDSOF SPRING

Use your ears to listen for the calls of these common spring frogs. How many can you hear?

● Northern spring peepers are known for their extremely loud “peep” call in spring’s temporary woodland pools.

● Western chorus frogs make a sound similar to a fingernail dragging over the teeth of a small comb.

● Wood frogs have a distinctive clucking sound that makes large groups of them sound like quacking ducks.

SONGS OF AN AMPHIBIOUS CHOIR

SIDELINESPARENTS on the

Get in the game with a spectator code of conduct that supports and encourages every player

BY CHAUNIE BRUSIE


articipating in team and individual sports has a lasting impact on children as they grow. Aside from providing beneficial physical activity, sports teach children teamwork, goal

setting, and good sportsmanship. Parents do everything from cheering their

children on from the sidelines to setting up a rocking snack spread for an after-game party. Whatever they are doing, on or off the field, parents are directly influencing the game, how it’s played, and the positive or negative experiences children have while playing.

Modeling responsible behavior for young athletes starts on the sidelines, even during those tense moments during the big game, so set your child up for success in sports and in life by learning how to best support your No. 1 player.

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FOCUS ON THE POSITIVESWhen it comes to getting kids involved in sports, it’s important to remember the positives that come along with being part of a team and being active. “It’s fantastic fellowship,” notes Jim Conway, the athletic director at Mount Pleasant High School. “Sports bring kids together. They learn to strive toward common goals, become team players, and communicate and cooperate for the same goal.”

And what’s the single most important thing you can focus on as a parent of a young athlete? “Keep it f un,” says Brent Jaime, president of Bay County Hockey Association, volunteer coach, and parent of five children.

All four of Jaime’s sons, ranging in age from 11 to 16, have played hockey under his tutelage, and he extolls the virtues that come along with having a family that plays together. Jaime even started playing hockey himself, much to his children’s initial amusement. “I knew that if I was going to coach, I needed to know the game myself,” he comments. “I think at first they thought it was neat, but now they laugh at me. I do it for the exercise.”

GET INVOLVEDA meaningful way to support your child’s athletic endeavors—whether the playing is for fun, exercise, or Olympic dreams (everyone starts somewhere, right?)—is to become part of the team. There are so many ways that parents can get involved, from coaching to running scoreboards.

“Coaching is the biggest opportunity [to get involved],” says Marcie Post, recreation manager of Midland City Parks. Not only will you have a chance to learn the sport from a different side, but you can bond and connect with your child in different ways, too.

“Keep it fun.”~ Brent Jaime, president, Bay County Hockey Association


Please Remember:

1. This is just a game.

2. These are only kids.

3. Our coaches are volunteers.

4. The referees are people, too.

5. Spectators should cheer for everyone.

6. This is not a professional sport.

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FANSPLAY FAIRAs a professional coach, former athlete, and current mom of a little athlete, Post happens to know a thing or two about sports. “I see all sides of it,” Post notes.

Post admits that it can be difficult to balance the passion for cheering on your kids during sporting events with the responsibility to keep things lighthearted and fun, but she encourages parents to keep each other accountable. She remembers one instance where a player actually quit his team sport after his parent became a little too enthusiastic while “discussing” the game with a referee. “I’ll never forget that,” Post says. “It really was too bad for the child.”

Instead of placing blame on a referee or letting the excitement and pride of watching your child play sweep over the sidelines in a wave of negative energy, Post encourages parents to remember that referees, although sometimes paid, are still quite giving of their time and resources. “It’s a tough job,” she says with a slight laugh. “And someone has to do it.”

It’s important to remember how much coaches and referees work to make sporting events a positive experience for young players, explains Conway. “The general public has no idea how very little money coaches make. They don’t do it for the money. They do it for the kids,” he says. He also encourages parents to be supportive of the entire sports programs that their children are enrolled in.

Jaime is adamant that the most important thing parents can do is to keep sports fun for their children and to encourage children to continue playing. “At younger levels, every kid should be getting equal playing time,” he explains. “In the grand scheme of things, whether you win or lose, it doesn’t matter. What matters is that you keep the kids playing the sport as long as they can.”

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arents may not be surprised by the phrase “summer slide”—the reference to lost academic skills over summer break—but the eye-opener is discovering how much knowledge and skills students won’t take with them when a new school year starts. According to Johns Hopkins Center for

Summer Learning, roughly 22 percent of what children have learned throughout the previous school year is at risk of being lost each summer.

Will your children be prepared to succeed in tomorrow’s future? You can help ensure they are ready for the classroom and beyond.

CONNECTING WITH CREATIVE THOUGHTLearning can be about the sense of wonder you’re looking to inspire in your children—the beginning thoughts of why, how come, and what if something else was done instead. Parents simply need to help make the connections.

As Saginaw Valley State University’s Carolyn Wierda, executive director of STEM@SVSU, says, “You could be going golfing, or any sport, really. What’s the science behind it? Depending on where you hit the ball, how does that change the direction? There are scientific principles at work everywhere.”

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GO SURFINGIn the age of the Internet, knowledge and inspiration are literally at your fingertips.

● Does your child ask questions that sound similar to, “Dear Dr. Universe, Why do bees make hexagons?” Find out the answer at www.askdruniverse.wsu.edu.

● Activities, links, and videos about all sorts of interesting things can be found on each page of www.exploratorium.edu/explore. (Is your child into baseball? Check out “Finding the Sweet Spot” on this site.)

● At www.sciencebuddies.org, explore the over 1,150 project ideas to get kids stuck on science.

● Search “The Ultimate STEM Guide for Kids: 239 Cool Sites” at www.mastersindatascience.org for an amazing compilation of STEM sites.

THE POWER OF PLAYTake a quick trip to Pinterest, and you will find more activities—with age-specific recommendations, too—than you could conquer in a summer, or even a lifetime!

● Code your name in jewelry: Computers operate in binary code, assigning a string of 0s and 1s to different letters, symbols, and instructions. Older kids could visit www.code.org, and younger kids could make a necklace, spelling their names with beads to represent code.

● Newspaper engineering challenge: Create building “logs” from rolled up newspaper pages and have your children build a standing structure.

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BY MIKE THOMPSON

The following tips, compiled partially from HOSTS (Help One Student To Succeed) and the Saginaw Intermediate School District (through the Saginaw Area Reading Council), offer advice to help your children love to read.

HAVE SELF-CONFIDENCEYou might not feel qualified to help your children with reading because you didn’t get all A’s in school. You are capable. You don’t need to be a genius or a professional teacher—just read.

MAKE IT FUNReading should be fun, like sports and childhood games, not hard work. That’s why they say, “Reading is FUNdamental.” Celebrate reading time each day for just around 15 to 30 minutes. Don’t stress you or your child out by making it too long.

PREPARE Skim the book before starting to read with your child so that you are ready to help him or her tackle possible challenges. Look in advance for bigger words that might be difficult for your child, and check the plot so you can ask your child to predict what might happen next in the story.

NOW GET GOING While you are reading, take turns. When your child is stuck on a long word, break it into smaller pieces. For example, “before” splits into “be” and “fore.” By sounding out each syllable separately, your child can master the word, making reading easier for him or her.

TAKE PAUSES Review what has already happened in the story and encourage your child to predict what could happen next. Show your child how to use the illustrations as clues for what is coming up.

DON’T JUST SLAM THE BOOK SHUT Take time to discuss and review the story.

GROW THOUGHTGardens are absolute meccas for learning activities.

● Discover how lightning benefits a garden. (Hint: It has to do with nitrogen.)

● Have family members hypothesize final height per variety of fruit or vegetable; measure growth weekly with a ruler and mark it down on a chart. Bam! It’s science and mathematics.

NOW YOU’RE COOKIN’While whipping up cookies, measuring can morph into mathematics, and boiling noodles for lunch can become science.

● “We need ½ cup. What if we use the ¼ cup instead?”● “You see the water boiling. Let’s find out how that happens

and at what temperature.”

MAKE IT MATTERVisit the Mount Pleasant Discovery Museum’s rocket building station or bee exhibit, showcasing environmental benefits of honeybees. Spend afternoons discovering at Mid-Michigan Children’s Museum in Saginaw, Chippewa Nature Center in Midland, or Tobico Marsh in Bay City, too.

This summer, sand castles can become physics lessons, ice cream cones can be experimental tools, and all sorts of continued learning through games and fun activities can be a challenge your family readily accepts.

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Arts and MuseumsExhibit: Speed: Science in Motion. Through May 1. Admission fee. The cutting-edge science and technology behind motor sports, from physics and engineering to human endurance and biology. Hands-on models, learning stations, a pit lane, workshops, and physical testing environment. Alden B. Dow Museum of Science & Art, Midland; 989-631-5930, www.mcfta.org

Exhibit: The 4th Congressional District Art Awards and Midland Area Schools Art Show. April 30 – May 28. Admission. Artwork from the Great Lakes Bay Region. Alden B. Dow Museum of Science & Art, Midland; 989-631-5930, www.mcfta.org

Exhibit: The Art of Dr. Seuss Retrospective. May 14 – September 1. Admission. A glimpse into the artistic life of Theodor Seuss Geisel and his seven decades of groundbreaking creative work that is captivatingly “Seussian.” Alden B. Dow Museum of Science & Art, Midland; 989-631-5930, www.mcfta.org

AttractionsMusic Time! Every Tuesday, 9:30 – 10 a.m. Admission fee/free to members. Boogie down with Music Dan. Learn songs, make friends, and get the wiggles out. Mt Pleasant Discovery Museum, Mt Pleasant; 989-317-3221, www.mpdiscoverymuseum.org

Paint Time! Every Thursday, 10 – 11 a.m. Admission fee/free to members. Area is set up and ready for all ages to enjoy making

and painting crafts. Mt Pleasant Discovery Museum, Mt Pleasant; 989-317-3221, www.mpdiscoverymuseum.org

Children’s Story Time at Dow Gardens. Every Friday, 10 a.m. Dow Gardens, Midland; 989-631-2677, www.dowgardens.org

Midland County Historical Society: Hands-on History Days. Friday and Saturday of the third weekend each month, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Family-focused, interactive, and informational drop-in programs for the community to discover and preserve local heritage. Midland Center for the Arts, Midland; 989-631-5930, www.mcfta.org

Kids Fly Free! Second Saturday of each month (except September), 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Ages 8 – 17 are invited to learn about aviation and experience flying for free. Jack Barstow Airport, Midland; 989-835-3231, www.eaa1093.org

Charlin’s Book Nook Presents: Read to Me with Brittany. Every Sunday, 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. Ages 2 – 10; snacks provided. Charlin’s Book Nook, Frankenmuth; 989-652-2900, www.charlinsbooknook.com

Science Sundays. Every other Sunday (check online calendar to confirm), 1 p.m. Cost $7. Themed science experiments led by a play facilitator. Mt Pleasant Discovery Museum, Mt Pleasant; 989-317-3221, www.mpdiscoverymuseum.org

Kids Eat Free Sundays at Dow Diamond. Every Sunday, April – September (home games). Admission. Kids 12 and younger receive a free hot dog, chips, and 16 oz. drink at home Great Lakes Loons games

and can run the bases following the game. Dow Diamond, Midland; 989-837-2255, www.loons.com

Creative Kids Workshops. Weekly. Times vary by topic: pottery painting, glass, mosaics, clay. Saginaw and Bay City Painterly Pottery locations; 989-401-7455 (Saginaw) and 989-895-1029 (Bay City), www.painterlypottery.com

Dow Gardens Butterflies in Bloom. Through April 17, 10 a.m. – 4:15 p.m.; late night Wednesdays through April 17, 10 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. Admission $5/$1. Colorful butterflies from around the world; crafts, activities, and tours available. Dow Gardens, Midland; 989-631-2677, www.dowgardens.org

Michigan State USBS Youth State Championship Tournament. Saturdays and Sundays through April 24. Free admission. Youth bowling tournament. Monitor Lanes, Bay City; 989-684-4381

Toddler Time. Every Wednesday through May 25, 9:30 – 10 a.m. Admission includes all-day gallery play. Story time, finger play, and toddlers in motion. Mid-Michigan Children’s Museum, Saginaw; 989-399-6626, www.michildrensmuseum.com

Spring Break Sculpture Camp. March 28 – April 1, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Cost $100. Hand build clay sculptures in the mornings; afternoon metal sculpture creation from old electronics. Snack provided. Art Reach of Mid Michigan, Mt Pleasant; 989-773-3689, www.artreachcenter.org

Grandparents Play Free. April 1and May 1, 12 – 5 p.m. Grandparents receive free admission. Mid-Michigan Children’s

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Special Night for Special Needs. April 8, May 6, and June 3, 6 – 8 p.m. Cost $5/free on April 8. A night for all with special needs to play in an inclusive, sensory friendly environment with similarly situated families. Therapy Dogs International will visit April 8. Mt Pleasant Discovery Museum, Mt Pleasant; 989-317-3221, www.mpdiscoverymuseum.org

Opening Day at Dow Diamond. April 9, first pitch 2:05 p.m. Cheer on the Great Lakes Loons as they take on the Lansing Lugnuts. Check website for complete schedule. Dow Diamond, Midland; 989-837-2255, www.loons.com

Curious George Dance Party. April 12, 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. Free event. Boogie down with Curious George in honor of National Library Week. Alice and Jack Wirt Public Library, Bay City; www.baycountylibrary.org

Science Café: Spring Garden. April 14, 7 p.m. Admission $7. Dr. Vic Eichler, author of Morel Mushrooms in Michigan and Other Great Lakes States, will offer tips and tricks on where (exact locations will not be shared), when, and how to find areas to forage for morels. Midland Center for the Arts, Midland; 989-631-8250, www.mcfta.org

Kids and Culture. April 16, May 21, June 18, and July 15, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Free admission. Opportunity to visit a cultural organization each third Saturday. April: Central Michigan University Museum of Cultural and Natural History; May: Veterans Memorial; June: Mt. Pleasant Discovery Museum; and July: Ziibiwing Center. Art Reach of Mid Michigan, Mt Pleasant, 989-773-3689, www.artreachcenter.org

Earth Day. April 23. Cost $7. Plant trees and flowers in the brand-new, outdoor exhibit space, plus crafts, games, and snacks. Mt Pleasant Discovery Museum, Mt Pleasant; 989-317-3221, www.mpdiscoverymuseum.org

Go Wild! Celebrate Earth Day at the Zoo. April 23, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Admission. Games and activities with a focus on protecting our Earth. Children’s Zoo at Celebration Square, Saginaw; 989-759-1408, www.saginawzoo.com

Wetland Wake-Up Day. April 23. Get ready for spring with fun, family-focused activities; construct a migratory bird kite and enter it in the Kite Fly-Up, plus guides, hikes, building butterfly houses, and more. Bay City State Recreation Area, Bay City; 989-667-0717, www.friendsofpark.org

Tea with Fairies and Dragons. April 30, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. and 2 – 4 p.m. Cost $12/$10 members. An event filled with magic. Dress up as fairies or dragons and enjoy tea, light

refreshments, crafts, and storytelling. Tickets available in advance; event sold out in 2015. Mt Pleasant Discovery Museum, Mt Pleasant; 989-317-3221, www.mpdiscoverymuseum.org

Free Comic Book Day. May 7. Local celebration of this annual worldwide event. Meet superheroes, get illustrated as your favorite superhero, and receive a free comic book. Cashman’s Comics, Bay City; 989-895-1113, www.cashmanscomics.com

Mother’s Day at the Zoo. May 8, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Free admission for moms and members; general admission for others. Enjoy a special day with mom. Children’s Zoo at Celebration Square, Saginaw; 989-759-1408, www.saginawzoo.com

Summer Glow Nights. May 19, June 23, and July 21, 8 – 11 p.m. Cost $23. Experience the park illuminated with LED sequence lighting, laser lights, and a glowing archway. Adventure Park at Frankenmuth; 248-429-7177, www.frankenmuthtrees.com

Endangered Species Day at Children’s Zoo. May 21, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Admission fee. People of all ages can learn about the importance of protecting endangered plants and animals, along with what actions can be taken to help preserve the future of these species. Children’s Zoo at Celebration Square, Saginaw; 989-759-1408, www.saginawzoo.com

Fireworks Loontaculars. May 21, June 4, June 18, July 2, July 9, July 22, July 23, and July 30. Admission. Enjoy a free fireworks show after these home Loons games. Dow Diamond, Midland; 989-837-2255, www.loons.com

Friday FUN Nights. Fridays, May 27; June 3, 10, 17, and 24; and July 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29, 6 – 9 p.m. Free event. Weekly entertainment in downtown Frankenmuth. www.frankenmuth.org

Tour de Frankenmuth 2015. May 28 – 29, 8 a.m. Das Tour de Frankenmuth Race, bike expo, and Grand Fondo di Thumb. Zehnder’s of Frankenmuth, Frankenmuth; 800-863-7999, www.tourdefrankenmuth.com

Junction Valley Railroad Train Rides. May 28 – September 5: Tuesday – Friday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.; and Sunday, 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. Last train leaves 30 minutes prior to closing. Tickets $7.25/$7 seniors/$6.25 children. Junction Valley Railroad, Bridgeport; 989-777-3480, www.jvrailroad.com

Memorial Day Parade. May 30, 11 a.m. Annual parade along South Washington Avenue to the Saginaw County Veterans Memorial Plaza at Hoyt Park. Saginaw; 989-753-9168, www.prideinsaginaw.org

Great Lakes Bay Animal Society: Bark in the Park Night. June 3. Pooches welcome. Performances by K-9 Crew Frisbee dog team; pre-game best in show. Dow Diamond, Midland; www.glbas.org

World Oceans Day. June 11, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Admission. Fun activities, giveaways, and shows: “Healthy oceans, healthy planet.” Children’s Zoo at Celebration Square, Saginaw, 989-759-1408, www.saginawzoo.com

Riverdays. July 15 – 16, 7 a.m. – 10:30 p.m. Free admission. Riverboat rides, live entertainment, family and kids’ activities, mud volleyball tournament, great food, beer and wine tastings, and more. Chippewassee Park, Midland; 989-839-9661, www.midlandriverdays.com

Cass River Colonial Encampment. July 16 – 17, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Free admission. 18th century encampment. Historical and battle re-enactments, musket firing, tour military camps, and more. Frankenmuth River Place Shops, Frankenmuth; 800-600-0105, www.frankenmuthriverplace.com

Dog Days of Summer. June 17, July 8, and July 22, 6:30 – 8 p.m. Fun for humans and four-legged friends. June 17: Intro to GLBAS; July 8: Ask a Vet; July 22: Bones and Cones (one free ice cream per person and pet). Imerman Dog Park, Saginaw Township; www.glbas.org

Mid-Michigan Children’s Museum: 3rd Annual Day with Dad. Date TBD. Admission price includes a pancake brunch from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., all-day admission to the museum, one free raffle ticket for hourly raffles (additional raffle tickets available for purchase), entertainment, and fun activities throughout the day. Every child leaves with a prize. Mid-Michigan’s Children’s Museum, Saginaw; 989-399-6626, www.michildrensmuseum.com

Father’s Day at the Zoo. June 19, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Dads and members receive free admission. Enjoy special crafts and a day with dad at the zoo. Children’s Zoo at Celebration Square, Saginaw; 989-759-1408, www.saginawzoo.com

Antique Fire Muster. July 29, 2 – 8 p.m., and July 30, starting at 8 a.m. Free admission. Parade on July 30 at 11 a.m. Antique fire truck displays and pumping events. Heritage Park, Frankenmuth; 989-652-6106, www.gliafaa.org

Birds, Bugs, Butterflies, and Blooms. July 30, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Admission fee. Special garden day with presentations and activities. Vote for your favorite adopt-a-garden, too. Children’s Zoo at Celebration Square, Saginaw; 989-759-1408, www.saginawzoo.com

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Bay City River Roar. Date TBD. Free admission. Professional powerboat racing along the Saginaw River. Visit the Kid Zone for fun and entertainment for kids of all ages, plus carnival rides and attractions. Veterans Memorial Park, Bay City; 989-684-8500, www.riverroar.com.

Dow Gardens Summer Outdoor Movies. Dates TBD. Admission fee. Outdoor movies on an inflatable screen in Dow Gardens. Bring a chair, blanket, and snacks. Dow Gardens, Midland; 800-362-4874, www.dowgardens.org

Family Ecology Sail. Dates TBD. Tickets $35/$20 children. Learn about the Saginaw Bay ecosystems aboard the Appledore IV. Hands-on experience in weather, navigation, water quality, and more. Snacks and juice/water included. Bay Sail, Wenonah Park, Bay City; 989-895-5193, www.baysailbaycity.org

Civil War Re-enactment Day. Dates TBD. Explore the battlefield of Civil War soldiers, re-enactors, music, demonstrations, games, a working blacksmith shop, and hands-on activities for all ages. Midland County Historical Society, Midland Center for the Arts, Midland; 989-631-8250, www.mcfta.org

Charity12th Annual Bringin’ Back the ’80s Festival. April 22 – 23, 6 p.m. – 12 a.m. Fee $10. Pay tribute to the music, trends, and events of the 1980s. Enjoy outrageous cover bands, a best-dressed contest, breakdancing shows, and more. Proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society and other cancer-related causes. Harvey Kern Pavilion in Heritage Park, Frankenmuth; 989-652-8008, www.80sfest.org

Party on McCarty. June 9 and 23, July 21 and 28, and August 11 and 25, 4 p.m. Entertainment begins at 5:30 p.m. Free event/$5 parking donation. Live entertainment, food vendors, and a beer and wine tent. Bring seating. Saginaw Township Soccer Association, Saginaw Township; 989-295-1945, www.saginawsoccer.org

Valley Aero Club: Father’s Day Breakfast. June 19, 7 a.m. – 12 p.m. Admission free; fee for breakfast and plane rides. Plane rides, raffle, kids train rides, classic cars, and motorcycles. Proceeds benefit the airport. James Clements Airport, Bay City; 989-684-3131

Community Village (an arm of Rescue Ministries of Mid-Michigan): Strawberry Festival. June 21, 3 – 8:30 p.m. Admission free/$5 signature strawberry shortcake. A family-fun event with live music, food tent, homemade baked goods, games, and prizes for children. Proceeds benefit activity funds for senior citizens of Community

Village. Grounds of Community Village, Saginaw Township; 989-792-5442, www.communityvillage.org

Beach Wellness Day. June TBD. All-day fun in the sun. Volleyball teams compete on the shores of the Saginaw Bay, 5K and 10K walk and run, kids’ fun run, car show, music, and concessions. Proceeds benefit the park. Bay City State Recreation Area, Bay City; 989-667-0717, www.friendsofpark.org

Volksläufe (The People’s Race). July 3 – 4. Spaghetti dinner, live music, and fireworks on July 3. A 5, 10, and 20K run, 5K walk, and 2K youth run on July 4. Heritage Park, Frankenmuth; 800-386-8696, www.volkslaufe.org

Frankenmudder. July 16, 7 a.m. registration. A three-mile, boot-camp-style mud run featuring challenging obstacles involving running, climbing, crawling, and swimming. Proceeds benefit Michigan’s Military and Space Heroes Museum. Frankenmuth; 989-652-8005, www.frankenmudder.com

CAN Council Great Lakes Bay Region: 4th Annual Ducky Derby. Date TBD. Free admission. Family fun, inflatables, and children’s activities. Duck race down the Kawkawlin River for prizes. Proceeds benefit CAN Council child abuse prevention education programs and services for Saginaw and Bay counties. Behind Castaways Bar & Grille, Bay City; 989-671-1345 or 989-752-7226, www.cancouncil.org

ExposSuper Duper Garage Sale. April 2, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Admission $3. Over 150 garage sales in one room. Birch Run Expo Center, Birch Run; www.birchrunexpos.com

Mid-Michigan Super Mom2Mom Sale. April 23, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Admission $3. Strollers welcome. Shop gently used baby/children’s clothing, toys, baby gear, furniture, and maternity clothing—all at garage sale-style prices. Birch Run Expo Center, Birch Run; 989-624-4665, www.birchrunexpos.com

Scholastic Book Fair. May 3, 12 – 7 p.m.; May 4, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.; and May 5, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Free admission. Find the perfect books to read together. Birch Run Expo Center, Birch Run; 989-624-4665, www.birchrunexpos.com

FestivalsShepherd Maple Syrup Festival. April 22 – 24. Adult meals $5/$3 ages 5 – 12/free for younger than 5. Family-oriented festival with famous pancakes, sausage, and homemade maple syrup. Other activities include

amusement rides, laser tag, queen pageant, arts and crafts, tractor pulls, bingo, and more. Village of Shepherd, 989-828-6486; www.shepherdmaplesyrupfest.org

Sale Fest. May 19 – 20, 9 a.m. Community-wide garage sales. Maps available at McDonald’s restaurant, Frankenmuth, or the Frankenmuth Chamber of Commerce. Around Frankenmuth; 989-652-6106, www.frankenmuth.org

Balloons over Bavaria at Frankenmuth River Place Shops. May 27 – 29. Free admission. Balloon launches, including balloon glow events each evening at River Place field, and family-friendly activities. Frankenmuth River Place Shops, Frankenmuth; 989-652-7200, www.michiganfairsandfestivals.com

Frankenmuth River Place Dog Bowl. May 28 – 29, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Free admission. A high energy event that showcases dogs running, jumping, diving, and retrieving! Best costume contest, fashion show, disc dog competitions, and more. Frankenmuth River Place Shops, Frankenmuth; 800-600-0105, www.dogbowlfun.com

Summer Art Fair. June 4 – 5, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Free admission. Features works of over 100 artists along with food vendors, street musicians, artist demonstrations, and a children’s activity corner. Midland Center for the Arts, Midland; 800-523-7649, www.mcfta.org

Frankenmuth Bavarian Festival. June 9 – 12. Admission fee/free on Sunday. Sing and dance to Bavarian music played by costumed German bands. Taste hearty Bavarian foods, including plump bratwurst, barbecued chicken, and homemade pretzels. Harvey Kern Pavilion, Heritage Park, Frankenmuth; 877-879-8919, www.bavarianfestival.org

6th Annual Bridgeport Bridge Fest. June 9 – 12. Free admission. Parade, old-time car show, carnival, live music and entertainment tents, and more. Downtown Bridgeport; 989-777-6831, www.bridgefestmi.com

Free Fishing Festival. June 11. Family fishing derby, youth fishing clinic, kids’ “kasting contest,” Michigan fisheries exhibits and presentations, crafts, and water safety. Designed to get your family hooked on fishing. Bay City State Recreation Area, Bay City; 989-667-0717, www.friendsofpark.org

Bay City Fireworks Festival. June 30 and July 1 – 2. Veterans Memorial Park daily admission $1/$5 Wenonah Park. Fireworks display each of the first two nights, with the largest displays on the third grand finale night. Carnival midway, dozens of vendors, and local and regional entertainment in Wenonah Park right up until the fireworks begin. Bay City; 989-892-2264, www.baycityfireworksfest.net


Greek Festival. June dates TBD. Free admission. Enjoy Greek food and pastries, music, dancing, vendors, and much more. St Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, Saginaw Township; 989-793-8822

Tall Ship Celebration: Bay City. July 14 – 17, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Family-oriented maritime festival; majestic tall ships for boarding, music, and memorable experiences. Wenonah Park, Bay City; 989-895-5193, www.tallshipcelebration.com

Munger Potato Festival. July 26 – July 31. Family-fun activities, with figure-eight derby, live music, carnival, and infamous potato bratwurst. 50 E Munger Rd, Munger; 989-274-3813, www.mungerpotatofest.com

Annual Saginaw Chippewa Tribal National Pow-Wow. Dates TBD. Native American dancing, singing, food, and crafts. Saginaw Chippewa Campground, Mt Pleasant; 989-775-4000, www.sagchip.org

Auburn Cornfest. Dates TBA. Auburn; 989-662-4001, www.auburncornfest.org

Chesaning Showboat Music Festival. Dates TBD. Michigan’s oldest music festival features family fun and entertainment for young, old, and in-between. Chesaning Showboat Amphitheater, Chesaning; 989-845-3055, www.gobop.com

KCQ Free Country Music Fest. Date TBD. Free event. Featuring some of country music’s hottest stars out of Nashville. Ojibway Island, Saginaw; 989-752-8161, www.98fmkcq.com

Mount Pleasant Annual Summer Festival. Date TBD. Outdoor festival with live music, carnival, children’s parade, fireworks, food and beverage pavilion, vendors, and raffles. Classic car show on Sunday. Mt Pleasant; 989-773-3378, www.mtpleasantwow.com

Saginaw Bay Waterfowl Festival. Dates TBD. Free admission. Michigan’s state championship duck- and goose-calling tournament, waterfowl stamp collection, arts and crafts show, carvings, parent-youths canoe race, dog retrieving, and more. Bay City State Recreation Area, Bay City; 989-667-0717, www.friendsofpark.org

Music, Theater & FilmTunes by the Tridge. Thursdays, June – August, 7 – 9 p.m. Free event. Families bring blankets and lawn chairs to this 10-week concert series, and spend Thursday evenings listening to great music near the Tridge. City of Midland Parks and Recreation, downtown Midland; 989-837-6930, www.downtownmidland.com

Concert in the Park Series. Wednesdays, June – August, 7 p.m. Series of free concerts in the park. Tittabawassee Township Park, Freeland; 989-695-9512, www.tittabawassee.org

Fridays at the Falls. Fridays, July – August, dates TBD. Free admission. Weather permitting. Third Street Waterfall Park, Bay City; 989-893-3573, www.downtownbaycity.com

PRIDE Friday Night Live Concerts. Friday nights, July – August. Free concert series; music changes weekly from blues to rock ’n’ roll to oldies. Children’s games, food vendors, and adult refreshments. Morley Plaza, Saginaw; 989-753-9168, www.prideinsaginaw.org

Lawn Chair Film Festival. Sundays, July – August, dusk. Free. Bring lawn chairs or blankets and pack snacks to enjoy classics to kid movies and live music, too. Old Town Saginaw; www.lawnchairfilmfestival.org

Men of Music Spring Show. April 1, 8 p.m., and April 2, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Tickets $15. The Men of Music tickle funny bones with costumed skits; wholesome fun for the entire family. Midland Center for the Arts, Midland; 989-631-8250, www.mcfta.org

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow Performance. April 6 – 7, 7:30 p.m., April 7 – 8, 10 a.m., and April 9, 3 p.m. Admission $13/$10 seniors and students. Washington Irving’s tale of Ichabod Crane, Katrina Van Tassel, and Brom Bones; great family entertainment. Malcolm Field Theatre, Saginaw Valley State University, University Center; 989-964-4261, www. svsu.edu/theatre

Stunt Dog Experience. April 17, 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. Admission $18 – $24/$12 – $16 students. Chris Perondi, the Stunt Dog Guy, and his famous stunt dogs; air stunts, dancing dogs, pole racing, high-jumping, juggling, and more. Midland Center for the Arts, Midland; 989-631-8250, www.mcfta.org

Center Stage Youth Choirs Spring Show. April 27, 7 p.m. Tickets $8. Over 100 enthusiastic youths perform in this one-hour concert showcasing talented local performers. Midland Center for the Arts, Midland; 989-631-8250, www.mcfta.org

Moscow Festival Ballet: Cinderella. April 30, 7:30 p.m. Admission $25 – $60. Cinderella brought to life through majestic costumes, stunning choreography, and a magical stage; classic fairy tale for all ages. Temple Theatre, Saginaw; 877-754-7469, www.templetheatre.com

The Friends of Celtic Culture Presents: The Young Dubliners. May 14, 7:30 p.m. Admission $20. Come and experience the sound commonly called “Celtic Rock.” State

Theatre of Bay City, Bay City; 989-892-2660, www.statetheatrebaycity.com

Saginaw Choral Society: The Wizard of Oz in Concert. May 14, 8 p.m. Admission. Revisit the classic as Dorothy and Toto visit the wonderment of Oz, learning that there’s no place like home. Temple Theatre, Saginaw; 989-754-7469, www.templetheatre.com

Disney’s Beauty and the Beast. May 23, 7:30 p.m. Admission $32 – $64.50. The smash Broadway hit, live in Saginaw. Dow Event Center, Saginaw; 989-759-1320, www.doweventcenter.com

James and the Giant Peach. June 16 – 18, 7:30 p.m., and June 18 – 19, 3 p.m. Tickets $12/$8 students. Join James and his insect friends on an amazing adventure; hilarious story by children’s author Roald Dahl. Midland Center for the Arts, Midland; 989-631-8250, www.mcfta.org

Young People’s Summer Series. Dates TBD. Free admission. A series of concerts for the young and young-at-heart throughout the summer months at Wenonah Park. Wenonah Park, Bay City; 989-893-0343, www.bayartscouncil.org

Wednesdays in the Park. Dates TBD. A series of free, outdoor concerts throughout the summer months at Wenonah Park. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy everything from classical concerts to tribute bands. Wenonah Park, Bay City; 989-893-0343, www.bayartscouncil.org

NatureSpring Exploration Days. Through April 4. Monday – Saturday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., and Sundays and holidays, 12 – 5 p.m. Free admission. All ages; younger than 18 with adult. Enjoy spring break from school at this indoor program that includes a variety of self-guided, hands-on exploration stations. Experiments, fun facts, crafts, and scavenger hunts. Chippewa Nature Center, Midland; 989-631-0830, www.chippewanaturecenter.org

Spring Wildflower Walk. May 1, 2 – 3 p.m., and May 7, 2 – 3:30 p.m. Free. All ages; younger than 18 with adult. Walk the Beech Maple Woods in search of Dutchman’s beeches, trout lily, cut-leaved toothwort, spring beauty and many others. Meet at the big red oak by the Sugarhouse. Chippewa Nature Center, Midland; 989-631-0830, www.chippewanaturecenter.org

Morning Bird Walk. May 6, 13, and 20, 8 – 10 a.m. Free. Ages 9 and older; younger than 18 with adult. A morning of birding for beginner and experienced birders alike.

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Loaner binoculars are available. Chippewa Nature Center, Midland; 989-631-0830, www.chippewanaturecenter.org Got Invasives? Identification and Control of Invasive Exotic Plants Workshop. May 10, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Free. Ages 15 and older; younger than 18 with adult. Gold cart excursion; learn to identify invasive exotic plants techniques to get rid of them. Pre-register to reserve; limited spots available. Chippewa Nature Center, Midland; 989-631-0830, www.chippewanaturecenter.org

Native Plant Sale. May 27, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m., and May 28, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.; CNC member preview May 26, 12 – 7 p.m. Learn benefits of native plant gardening; plants available for immediate purchase. Chippewa Nature Center, Midland; 989-631-0830, www.chippewanaturecenter.org

Homestead Sundays. May 29 – September 4, every Sunday, 1 – 5 p.m. Free. All ages; younger than 18 with adult. Take a break from your busy schedule and enjoy a peaceful afternoon at the Homestead Farm. Kids of all ages can help with chores, play traditional games, and visit the farm animals. Chippewa Nature Center, Midland; 989-631-0830, www.chippewanaturecenter.org The Great Nature Race: Going Geocaching. June 4, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. All ages; younger than 18 with adult. Search CNC property on National Trails Day in search of geocaches and/or learn how. Coordinates provided. Chippewa Nature Center, Midland; 989-631-0830, www.chippewanaturecenter.org

Crank & Pulley: Simple Machines on the Farm. June 5, 2 – 4 p.m. Free. All ages; younger than 18 with adult. Learn how simple machines make life easier on the Homestead Farm. Hands-on activities. Chippewa Nature Center, Midland; 989-631-0830, www.chippewanaturecenter.org

A Loon’s Life. June 12, 2 – 3 p.m. Free. All ages; younger than 18 with adult. Play games and learn where loons live, what they eat, what sounds they make, and how they

are adapted to survive. Chippewa Nature Center, Midland; 989-631-0830, www.chippewanaturecenter.org

Celebrating the Full Moon and Summer Solstice. June 20, 6 – 8 p.m. Free. All ages; younger than 18 with adult. The Summer Solstice marks the longest day of the year and happens to be a full moon. Celebrate the first day of summer with live music, sing-alongs, s’mores around a campfire, and moon gazing. Chippewa Nature Center, Midland; 989-631-0830, www.chippewanaturecenter.org

Summer Exploration Days. June 22 – August 29, Monday – Saturday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., and Sundays and holidays, 12 – 5 p.m. Free. All ages; younger than 18 with adult. Self-guided, indoor program with a variety of hands-on exploration stations. Themes change bi-weekly. June 22 – July 4: Forest Fun; July 6 –18: Space & the Night Sky; July 20 – August 1: Taking Care of Planet Earth; Aug 3 – 15: Wildflowers; and August 17 – 29: Nature’s Weather. Chippewa Nature Center, Midland; 989-631-0830, www.chippewanaturecenter.org

Wednesday Wanderings: Important Pollinators. June 22, 2 – 3:30 p.m. Free. All ages; younger than 18 with adult. Search for native bees, bumble bees, beetles, and butterflies. Meet at the Chippewa Trail pavilion. Chippewa Nature Center, Midland; 989-631-0830, www.chippewanaturecenter.org

Chippewa Nature Center’s 50th Anniversary Celebration. June 25. Free. All ages; younger than 18 with adult. Naturalist-led walks, family friendly fun, music, crafts, games, and cake from 1 – 4 p.m.; commemorative tree planting at 4:15 p.m. Chippewa Nature Center, Midland; 989-631-0830, www.chippewanaturecenter.org

Flickering Fireflies. June 30, 9 – 10 p.m. Free. Ages 9 and older; younger than 18 with adult. Catch fireflies and observe flickering light patterns. These bioluminescent insects (which are actually a beetle) rise up from fields and woods just after dark. Meet at the Chippewa Trail pavilion; bring a

flashlight. Chippewa Nature Center, Midland; 989-631-0830, www.chippewanaturecenter.org

Butterfly Count. July 9, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Free. All ages; younger than 18 with adult. A tradition since 1988, up to 38 species have been counted in one day, adding a new species almost every year. Beginner and experienced lepidopterists are invited to spend a few hours or the whole day walking CNC’s property, recording butterflies. Off-trail—wear long pants and sleeves. Contact Jeanne Henderson at (989) 631-0830 by July 7 to be put on the list of participants. Chippewa Nature Center, Midland; 989-631-0830, www.chippewanaturecenter.org

Families in Nature: River Ramble. July 9, 1 – 2 p.m. Free. All ages; younger than 18 with adult. Monthly series: There’s no better way to enjoy time outdoors than as a family. Explore what lives in the river. Bring water shoes and clothes that can get wet. Life jackets provided. Chippewa Nature Center, Midland; 989-631-0830, www.chippewanaturecenter.org

Turtle Time. July 23, 1 – 2 p.m. Free. All ages; younger than 18 with adult. Visit CNC’s Eastern box turtle and learn about other Michigan turtles. If the weather is nice, we’ll get some fresh air outside the Visitor Center. Chippewa Nature Center, Midland; 989-631-0830, www.chippewanaturecenter.org

Wed Wanderings: Frogs and Pollywogs. July 27, 2 – 3:30 p.m. Free. All ages welcome; younger than 18 with adult. Grab your mud boots for an afternoon at the pond to learn about frogs. Meet at the Visitor Center. Chippewa Nature Center, Midland; 989-631-0830, www.chippewanaturecenter.org

Butterfly Walk. July 31, 2 – 3:30 p.m. Free. All ages; younger than 18 with adult. Observe and learn how to use an aerial net to catch butterflies before setting them free. Meet at the Visitor Center; nets and bug boxes available. Chippewa Nature Center, Midland; 989-631-0830, www.chippewanaturecenter.org


Preheat grill to high heat.

Brush mahimahi fillets lightly with 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil on both sides and season with salt and pepper to taste. Let sit for 10 minutes.

For salsa, in stainless steel bowl, thoroughly combine red onion, black beans, red peppers, tomatoes, cilantro, lime juice, and 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil.

Gently fold avocado cubes into salsa mixture. Set aside.

Grill mahimahi for 3 to 4 minutes on each side.

Place mahimahi on plates and top each fillet with 3 tablespoons of salsa.

ANDY BACIGALUPO is the culinary arts instructor at Midland’s Windover High School. He has been featured on The Dr. Oz Show and the Cooking Channel, and has worked with The White House and Michelle Obama on her Chefs Move! to Schools program.

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1 cup tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and finely diced

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TASTERESTAURANTS, RECIPES & GREAT FOOD

Traditional Indian cuisine is made as hot as you can handle

Spice It Up

BY PATI LaLONDEPHOTOS BY DOUG JULIAN SAMOSAS

Shahi Indian Cuisine 34 | Dining Out Guide 36


The instant guests walk through the door of Shahi Indian Cuisine, their mouths begin to water from the enticing aroma of curry. The restaurant has been a hit since it opened last July in Saginaw Township’s Green Acres Plaza.

Opening the location was an easy decision for Mandeep Singh and his parents, Gurmit Singh and Balwinder Kaur, whose Flint restaurant has been a popular spot since the early 2000s. “People were coming from Saginaw (to Flint), and they wanted us to open a branch in Saginaw,” explains Mandeep Singh. “(Business) has been pretty good.”

The dishes with names such as Lamb Rogan Jash, Kadai Gosh, and Chicken Tikki Masala—the crowd favorite—have flavor profiles developed with curry, chili, coriander, and turmeric. These traditional spices are part of what makes Shahi so unique in the area.

Those stopping by for lunch can choose to order from the menu or sample different dishes on the lunch buffet. The buffet items are freshly made, featuring four chicken dishes and four vegetable selections, along with soups, salads, desserts, and bread. Although Indian food is known to be hot and spicy, the buffet offerings are mild.

But, says Singh, that doesn’t mean the staff can’t spice things up—all the way to fiery hot. “Everything can be ordered mild to hot,” Singh notes. “It depends on the customer’s choice of spice level.”

Evening meals are ordered off the menu, featuring appetizers, soups, salads, desserts, and main dishes of chicken, seafood, lamb, or goat, as well as vegetarian options. The menu includes additional items, too, including chicken nuggets and fries for the kids. “People come in and sample the buffet, and then come back for the menu,” says Singh.

Those new to Indian cuisine might want to try the Chicken Tikki Masala, boneless chicken marinated in yogurt, skewered, cooked in special herbs and spices, and served with rice. For anyone looking for an authentic dish, the goat curry, cooked with special spices, is a true taste of India.

Shahi Indian Cuisine, 4624 State St, Saginaw Township, 989-401-8310, www.shahiindiancuisine.com. Hours: Sunday (12 – 9 p.m.), Monday – Friday (11 a.m. – 3 p.m. and 5 – 10 p.m.), and Saturday (12 – 3:30 p.m. and 5 – 10 p.m.). •

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Dining Out These listings have no relationship to advertising in Great Lakes Bay magazine.

AsianAsian Noodle: 200 Center Ave, Bay City, 989-316-2380. Filipino and Far East fare. Noodle soup, lumpia spring rolls, sautéed noodles, and pan-fried fish.

Basil Thai Bistro: 225 W Wackerly St, Midland, 989-486-9390. Curry, noodles, fried rice, stir-fry dishes, and fresh fruit tapioca drinks.

Blossoms Asian Bistro: 4124 Wilder Rd, Bay City, 989-778-1155. Asian fusion flavors, made-to-order dishes, and fresh ingredients. Malaysian fried noodles, sushi, coconut shrimp tacos, and hibachi meals.

Chan’s Garden: 215 Third St, Bay City, 989-892-8861. Variety of Asian and Chinese dishes. Weekly specials. Takeout available.

Chan’s Garden Restaurant: 1951 N Center Rd, Saginaw Township, 989-790-9188. Affordable Chinese fare. Favorites include orange chicken, Mongolian beef, rice noodles, and egg rolls. Takeout and delivery available.

Forbidden City Chinese Restaurant: 4024 Bay Rd, Saginaw Township, 989-792-0303. Authentic cuisine, including Forbidden City Chicken and moo shu pork. Family-sized dinners and takeout available.

Fuji Sushi: 1512 Joe Mann Blvd Midland, 989-839-6868. Noodles, rolls and sushi, sashimi, and hibachi entrées.

Fusion 1 Café: 813 Saginaw St, Bay City, 989-891-0551. Fresh, contemporary international cuisine. Thursday night is Sushi Extravaganza. Demonstrations and cooking classes offered.

Genji Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar: Two locations: 2929 S Saginaw Rd, Midland, 989-495-6000, and 3870 Bay Rd, Saginaw Township, 989-497-9900. Chefs prepare meals directly in front of patrons for tables of up to eight. Large selection of wines and imported beers.

Ghengis Khan Mongolian BBQ: 5010 Bay City Rd, Midland, 989-496-

2288. Buffet-style dining and create-your-own stir-fry using many types of meats, vegetables, and sauces. Full bar.

Golden Buffet: 979 S Saginaw Rd (in Eastlawn Food Court), Midland, 989-633-9888. Lunch and dinner buffets with meat and seafood dishes, soups, and desserts.

Hello Sushi: 2575 Tittabawassee Rd, Saginaw Township, 989-790-0022. Sushi, sashimi, rolls, traditional bento box meals, noodle dishes, and Japanese specialties. Daily specials and carryout.

Hokkaido Japanese Steak & Sushi: 1818 Lawndale Rd, Saginaw Township, 989-791-1688. Open for lunch and dinner. Hibachi, sushi and sashimi, noodles and fried rice, and bento options from the wok. Mochi and tempura ice cream, cheesecake, and banana desserts.

Hunan Restaurant: 3109 Bay Plaza Dr, Saginaw Township, 989-792-0303. Favorites include general chicken, Mongolian beef, and crabmeat with corn soup. Takeout available.

Jade Garden: 3211 Bay Rd, Saginaw Township, 989-793-6997. Made-to-order Chinese dishes, appetizers, and soups, including the popular egg drop.

The Mandarin House Chinese Restaurant: 3000 Center Ave, Essexville, 989-893-9499. Full menu of chicken, beef, pork, vegetarian, and seafood cuisine, soups, appetizers, and hot buffet.

Midori Sushi and Martini Lounge: 105 E Broadway, Mt Pleasant, 989-775-7723. High-end martinis, sushi, and Asian-fusion fare.

Panda House Chinese Restaurant: 1010 N Niagara St, Saginaw, 989-755-5394. Fine dining. Takeout available. Specialty entrées include string bean chicken. Live piano music Friday and Saturday evenings.

Pasong’s Cafe: 114 N Michigan Ave, Saginaw, 989-791-5008. Fresh, made-to-order authentic cuisine

without MSG. Famous Chinese chicken salad and a variety of chicken, beef, shrimp, and vegetarian entrées.

Pi’s Asian Express: 5015 Eastman Ave, Midland, 989-832-8000 Chinese, Korean, Thai, Japanese, and Vietnamese appetizers and entrées. Carryout.

Pi’s Chinese Restaurant: 1815 S Saginaw Rd, Midland, 989-832-5848. Affordable authentic fare like the favorite Hunan sesame chicken. Daily lunch and dinner buffet.

Sushi ‘N’: 7395 Gratiot Rd, Thomas Township, 989-401-7557. Sushi, sashimi, cooked and vegetarian selections, and rolls, including the Golden California.

IndianKabob N Curry House: 4070 Bay Rd, Saginaw Township, 989-497-4400. Homemade Indian cuisine includes vegetable curry, samosa, paneer, and spicy favorites.

Shahi Indian Cuisine: 4624 State St, Saginaw Township, 989-401-8310. Fresh, authentic Indian cuisine. Lamb, chicken, and goat dishes.

ItalianB&C Pizza: Three locations: 476 N Tuscola Rd, Bay City, 989-892-1519; 4787 Fashion Square Mall, Saginaw Township, 989-791-2777; and 608 State St, Bay City, 989-686-4600. Chicago-style pizzas cut into squares.

Brooklyn Boyz Pizzeria & Italian Eatery: 612 E Midland St, Bay City, 989-894-5560. New York-style pizzeria. Lunch and dinner.

Café Cremosi: 108 N Linn St, Bay City, 989-316-9018. Italian cuisine at reasonable prices. Featuring pasta with Cremosi sauce, a white wine, lemon-butter crème sauce, pizza, and fresh ingredients. Full bar, outside deck, and live music.

G’s Pizzeria: 1005 Saginaw St, Bay City, 989-891-9400, and 3823 Bay Rd, Saginaw Township, 989-401-4774.

Dine in, takeout, delivery, and catering. Soups, salads, sandwiches, burgers, and popular chicken fajita pizza.

Grampa Tony’s: Two locations: 1108 Columbus Ave, Bay City, 989-893-4795, and 4330 E Wilder Rd, Bay City, 989-684-7314. Family dining. Homemade pizza, steak sandwiches, and baked pasta specialties. Late-night dining, takeout, and spirits.

Isabella’s at Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort: 6800 Soaring Eagle Blvd, Mt Pleasant, 989-775-5399. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner, including appetizers, soups, salads, entrées, and desserts. Create your own pasta masterpiece.

MaMa Mia’s Pizzeria: 16535 Gratiot Rd, Hemlock, 989-642-6420. Pizzas topped with special four-cheese blend and baked in a brick oven.

Nino’s Family Restaurant: 1705 Columbus Ave, Bay City, 989-893-0691. Authentic Italian fare, including custom pastas, pizzas, and tiramisu. Strolling musicians on the weekend. Takeout, delivery, catering, and full bar.

Nino’s Neighbor: 1623 Columbus Ave, Bay City, 989-460-2792. Open during warm weather months. Healthy Italian cuisine; gluten-free and vegan options. Grilled margherita pizza, antipasto salad, garlic knots, tomato bisque, and pesto-topped salmon. Outdoor seating available.

Pizza Dude: 4328 N Saginaw Rd, Midland, 989-486-9670. Italian eatery. Old-style, brick oven pizza, calzones, and bread rings stuffed with pasta or meatballs.

Pizza Sam’s: 102 W Main St, Midland, 989-631-1934. Soups, sandwiches, gyros, Coney Island hot dogs, specialty pizzas, nachos, and desserts. Takeout available.

Spencer’s Route 46: 5530 Gratiot Rd, Saginaw Township, 989-793-4500. Escargot, portobella mushrooms, calamari, seafood ravioli, poached salmon, and pan-fried walleye. Extensive wine list. Live jazz music.

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Villa D’Alessandro: 801 E Wackerly St, Midland, 989-631-3821. Fare prepared from family recipes. Extensive list of wines to pair with entrées. Authentic desserts. Outdoor dining in summer.

MediterraneanYasmeen’s Mediterranean Foods: 3545 Bay Rd, Saginaw Township, 989-791-3082. Specialty store offers baklava, couscous, beans, spices, olives, olive oil, cheeses, and vegetarian foods. Tabouli, hummus, baba ghanoush, meat pies, and grape leaves available.

MexicanCarmona’s Cocina: 1406 N Henry St, Bay City, 989-684-7207. Authentic fare including deep-fried super tacos and wet burritos with homemade nacho chips with cheese.

Coco Loco Mexican Grill & Bar: Two locations: 3593 Center Ave, Essexville, 989-891-9917, and 4002 Bay Rd, Saginaw Township, 989-791-1111. Authentic lunch and dinner entrées and combinations. Fresh chips and salsa.

Cuatro Amigos: 310 E Midland St, Bay City, 989-686-8630. Original recipe combination dinners and lunch specials.

El Paso Grill: 4880 Gratiot Rd, Saginaw Township, 989-401-6599. Puffy tacos and shredded beef burrito with potatoes are favorites. Primarily takeout.

El Patron: 1900 S Saginaw Rd, Midland, 989-633-9800. Authentic Mexican cuisine, including a buffet.

Entre Amigos: 2600 N Saginaw Rd, Midland, 989-832-6348. Authentic choices include lunch specialties, combination dinners, fajitas, vegetarian combinations, steak, chicken, and desserts.

Fiesta Charra: 9143 Birch Run Rd, Birch Run, 989-244-6334. Huevos con chorizo, seafood “chimi,” burrito loco, tacos, and fried ice cream. Margaritas and beer.

Los Cabos: 7467 Gratiot Rd, Thomas Township, 989-781-2255. Mexican staples, along with a full American and Mexican breakfast menu. Weekend breakfast buffet. Daily lunch buffet.

Los Cuatro Amigos: 4570 Bay Rd, Saginaw Township, 989-799-1700.

Original recipe combination dinners and lunch specials.

Maria’s Mexican Restaurant: 6090 State St, Saginaw Township, 989-799-6300. Lunch and dinner. Quesadillas, tacos, enchiladas, tostadas, burritos, homemade tamales, chimichangas, and taco salad. Breakfast served.

Tex-Mex Grille: 4101 Wilder Rd (in the Bay City Mall Food Court), Bay City, 989-686-8396. Homemade “Tex-Mex” food, enchiladas, tacos, tostadas, burritos, rice, beans, and tamales. Catering available.

Breakfast & Lunch Mornin’ at Maggie’s Omelette Shoppe: 819 Saginaw St, Bay City, 989-892-3142. Breakfast and lunch creations, including frittatas, French toast, waffles, egg-white omelets, homemade soups, sandwiches, and vegetarian specials.

Rudy’s Red Lion Diner: 201 Center Ave, Bay City, 989-893-2266. Omelets, burgers, comfort food, and milkshakes.

Stacker Grill: 4312 N Saginaw Rd, Midland, 989-631-8646. Breakfast and lunch fare, including pancakes, omelets, salads, and steak sandwiches.

Coffee HousesBancroft Coffee & Tea Café: 101 S Washington Ave, Saginaw, 989-776-0011. Coffee and tea house with a historical 1920s ambiance. Bancroft Blend coffee, espresso, steamers, and chai. Breakfast and lunch.

Brewtopia: 810 Saginaw St, Bay City, 989-893-0872. Fresh coffees, teas, lattes, cappuccinos, frappes, smoothies, muffins, cookies, and cinnamon rolls. Light lunch menu. Wi-Fi. Entertainment Thursday through Saturday.

Coffee Chaos: 6201 Jefferson Ave, Midland, 989-835-6401. Hot, chilled over ice, and frozen coffee drinks. Freshly baked, preservative-free muffins and cookies. Drive-up, Wi-Fi, and TVs.

Common Grind: 2903 Pierce Rd, Ste 110, Kochville Township. Specialty coffee shop with organic espresso beans roasted fresh daily. Bagel sandwiches, fresh-squeezed juice, and smoothies.

Dawn of a New Day Coffeehouse & Café: 210

S Washington Ave, Saginaw, 989-284-3549. Fair trade organic coffee, specialty drinks, soups, and sandwiches. Music Friday nights. Wi-Fi.

Espresso Express Coffee House: 916 N Water St, Bay City, 989-893-8898. Seattle-style brewed espresso beverages at their finest. Hot and cool drinks.

Espresso Milano: 137 Ashman St, Midland, 989-832-3222. Coffees, smoothies, espresso, tea, muffins, cookies, scones, and peanut butter bars. Locals love the mudslide, a frozen coffee milkshake. Wi-Fi.

The Fix: 5 E Main St, Bay City, 989-439-1250. Specializing in craft coffee and vegan options. Doughnuts, pastries, and organic fair trade coffee and tea sourced independently out of Chicago.

Frankenmuth Kaffee Haus: 500 S Main St, Frankenmuth, 989-652-5252. Gourmet coffee, teas, espresso treats, pastries, sandwiches, and wraps. Flavor-of-the-month coffee.

Grounds for a Better World: 4951 Eastman Rd, Midland, 989-839-1024, and 2020 Dow Center (Dow employees only), 1116 S Saginaw Rd, Midland, 989-633-3300. Espresso-based and gourmet-brewed coffees, teas, frappes, smoothies, chocolates, and homemade baked goods.

Harless & Hugh Coffee: 1003 Washington Ave, Bay City, 989-327-4007. Specialty coffees made to order, tea made using authentic tea-steeping methods, and mochas.

The Harvest Coffeehouse & Beanery: 626 S Main St, Frankenmuth, 989-652-2203. Fresh-roasted flavored blends and origin coffees, specialty drinks, cakes, pies, and cheesecake. Books, live music, local art, and Wi-Fi.

Journeys Coffee House: Two locations: 201 E Main St, Midland, 989-486-8585, and 1550 S Poseyville Rd (Messiah Lutheran Church), Midland, 989-835-7143. Coffee, smoothies, baked goods, and gelato.

Kaya Coffee House: 1029 S University Ave, Mt Pleasant, 989-772-9016. Fair trade, organic coffee, tea, and espresso drinks, and freshly made sandwiches, salads, soups, and Thai-style red curry.

Morning Emporium Coffee House: 2125 N Center, Saginaw Township, 989-790-5888. More than 40 Torani flavors, espresso, cappuccino,

latte, hot/cold chai tea, and smoothies. Bulk coffees for purchase.

The Mug@Wirt: 500 Center Ave (Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library), Bay City, 989-460-3596. Flavored coffees and teas, homemade treats, and lunch menu.

Red Eye Caffé: 205 N Hamilton St, Saginaw, 989-793-1411. Freshly brewed coffees, white chocolate mochas, cookies, and muffins. Live-music entertainment, local poetry, and artwork.

Casual DiningAmerican Kitchen Restaurant: 207 Center Ave, Bay City, 989-402-1366. Meatloaf, chicken and dumplings, and gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches. Burgers, brunch, and bloody mary bar.

Anschutz Café: 212 E Saginaw St, Breckenridge, 989-842-9924. Pancakes, prime rib, wet burritos, nachos, and grilled beef medallions (weekend special).

Atrium: 1100 Water St, Bay City, 989-891-1600. Extensive beer and wine list, provided by the adjacent Stein Haus, emphasizes European brews. Full menu includes German specialties like schnitzels and rouladen.

Bare Bones BarBQ & Pizza: 807 Columbus Ave, Bay City, 989-892-6830. Charcoal-grilled barbecue. Lunch, dinner, and family meals. Takeout, delivery, and catering available.

Bavarian Inn: 713 S Main St, Frankenmuth, 800-228-2742. The No. 1 choice of most visitors remains the all-you-can-eat chicken dinners. German specialties and other entrées available.

Bergers Family Restaurant: 6387 Westside Saginaw Rd, Bay City, 989-686-0224. Family owned since 1928. Serves specialty of fresh seafood, hot German potato salad, burgers, and fruit and cream pies.

Big Drew’s Family Grill: 265 W Saginaw St, Hemlock, 989-301-0255. Mexican meals, pizza, burgers, wings, steak sandwiches, Coney dogs, and breakfast served anytime.

Big John Steak & Onion: 3300 Holland Ave, Saginaw, 989-754-5012. Serving the original 100 percent rib-eye steak sandwich since 1972. Subs, salads, and Big John “Red Sauce.”

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The Bringer Inn: 516 W Genesee Ave, Saginaw, 989-753-1462. Homemade breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Daily specials include barbecue chicken and freshly roasted turkey dinners. Create your own omelets.

Café American Restaurant/Coffee Bar: 1525 Washington St, Midland, 989-633-9665. (A second location inside the Midland Mall Food Court.) Gourmet salads, burgers, soups, and sandwiches.

Café Zinc: 111 W Main St, Midland (inside The H Hotel), 989-839-0500. French bistro offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. European-style breads and tartlets, tortes, and dessert specialties. Terrace dining in summer.

Camille’s on the River: 506 W Broadway St, Mt Pleasant, 989-773-0259. Comfort food classics with an upscale twist that use regional and seasonal flavors. Martini lounge.

Castaways: 3940 Boy Scout Rd, Bay City, 989-686-3558. Dock your boat on the Kawkawlin River and enjoy food and spirits inside or dockside. Lunch and dinner.

Chuck’s Market Restaurant: 108 S Adams St, Bay City, 989-893-0541. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner; daily specials. Country breakfast, quarter-pound cheeseburger, nachos, and hot turkey sandwich.

Court Street Grill: 100 S Michigan Ave, Saginaw, 989-401-4004. Serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Crêpes Et Amis (Crêpes and Friends): 130 Townsend St, Midland, 989-486-3120. Urban café, locally roasted coffee, savory and sweet crêpes: Good Morning Paris (ham and brown sugar); Strawberry Cheesecrêpe.

daVinci’s Restaurant: 524 N Main St, Frankenmuth, 989-652-2629. Italian and American fare. Daily specials. Strombolis, pasta dishes, Chicago-style deep-dish pizza, salads, and sandwiches.

The Dogg Houze: 2903 Pierce Rd, Kochville Township, 989-401-7477. Coney dogs, subs, wraps, and stuffed pitas called Hanis. Specials include the Saginaw Coney with marinara and meat, and the Flintstone Coney with nacho meat, mustard, and onion.

Duece’s Char House: 432 Tuscola Rd, Bay City, 989-893-5881. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Salad bar with famous cheese spread and liver pâté.

Garden Restaurant in the Midland Resort and Convention Center: 1500 W Wackerly St, Midland, 989-698-0662. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner menus. Sunday brunch.

Gimmicks Grill & Bar: 5021 Bay City Rd, Midland, 989-496-3940. Classic American cuisine. Full bar, extensive beer selection, wine, and martinis. Enjoy a game of bowling or miniature golf.

Heather’s: 205 3rd St, Bay City, 989-402-1116. Vegan, vegetarian, and meat-based dishes for breakfast and lunch.

Huron Fish Co: 505 Gratiot Ave, Saginaw, 989-792-2224. Fish and seafood takeout dinners, including famous whitefish.

Jack’s Deli & Stretch’s Curve: 618 S Henry, Bay City, 989-893-6931. Home of the health nut salad with raspberry yogurt dressing. Soups, sandwiches, and burgers.

J.J. Jamokes: 1354 Mertz Rd, Caro, 989-673-3333. House specials include prime rib, stuffed sole, and famous deep-fried pickles. Dine viewing gardens and a waterfall frequented by local wildlife.

Kathleen’s: 4519 N River Rd (at Apple Mountain), Freeland, 989-781-6789. Salads, sandwiches, and house favorites like Cajun chicken, penne, and fish and chips.

Krzysiak’s House Restaurant: 1605 Michigan Ave, Bay City, 989-894-5531. Authentic Polish food in a fun, ethnic atmosphere. Lunch and dinner buffets. Takeout menu.

La Crêpe du Jour: 925 S Main St (inside The River Place), Frankenmuth, 989-652-2925. Twenty-five varieties of fresh sweet and savory crepes.

Legends Diner: 6800 Soaring Eagle Blvd, Mt Pleasant, 888-732-4537. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Burgers, dogs, sandwiches, malts, floats, and banana splits.

Levi’s Food and Spirits: 5800 Brockway, Saginaw Township, 989-793-6670. Grandma Rita’s chili, Reuben sandwiches, and fish dinners. Breakfast served all day.

Linwood Corner Restaurant: 44 N Huron Rd, Linwood, 989-697-5141. Daily specials include prime rib, cod, and chicken livers.

Little Bambinos: 120 W Saginaw St, Merrill, 989-643-5414. Home-

cooked American and Italian fare for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Lumber Barons: 804 E Midland St, Bay City, 989-891-0100. Pub plates, salads, pizza, and light plates. Dinner features fish and chips, filet mignon, New York strip, sirloin, and pretzel-crusted pork tenderloin. Children’s menu.

The Malt Shop: 228 W Broad St, Chesaning, 989-845-6696. Broasted chicken dinners, Coney dogs, burgers, malts, and ice cream.

The Maple Grille: 13105 Gratiot Rd, Hemlock, 989-233-2895. Farm-to-table restaurant serves produce, meats, and fish from local sources.

The Mean Rooster Diner: 1411 S Wenona St (in Meats & Mooore), Bay City, 989-893-5413. Homemade soups, sandwiches, pasta, gourmet pizzas, burgers, and hot dogs.

Memory Lane Café: 1122 Tittabawassee Rd (inside Antique Warehouse), Kochville Township, 989-755-4343. Sandwiches, salads, soups, and desserts.

Mountain Town Station: 506 W Broadway St, Mt Pleasant, 866-381-5022. Steakhouse, brewery, and wine shop. Fine micro-brews and a selection of over 300 wines. Wi-Fi.

Mussel Beach: 3540 State Park Dr, Bay City, 989-686-0575. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner, including original stuffed burgers. Ice cream and desserts. Takeout available.

Nbakade Family Restaurant: 5665 E Pickard Rd (inside Soaring Eagle Waterpark & Hotel), 989-817-4806. Quiche, salads, sandwiches, burgers, mahi mahi, and New York strip.

Nikki’s: 104 W Johnson St, Zilwaukee, 989-754-3737. Specializes in barbecued pulled pork and deli sandwiches.

Old Town Drive-In: 807 S Granger (at Gratiot), Saginaw, 989-799-4162. Burgers, Coney dogs, fries, shakes, and root beer. Eat in your car or on ’50s-style diner stools. Takeout and catering.

Oscar & Joey’s Road House: 12027 Dixie Hwy, Birch Run, 989-624-9349. Prime rib, char-grilled rib-eyes, burgers, and pan-seared walleye New Orleans. Wild game available upon request. Lunch specials.

Perry’s Schuch Hotel & Restaurant: 301 N Hamilton St, Saginaw, 989-799-2539. Veal tortellini,

prime rib, and all-you-can-eat fish on Fridays.

The Pit at BARTS: 804 E Midland St, Bay City, 989-891-0100. Open pit Southern-style barbecue.

Quarry Grill at Bucks Run: 1559 S Chippewa Rd, Mt Pleasant, 989-779-9973. Champagne chicken, steak, gourmet burgers, and crowd favorite, venison chili. All-you-can-eat lake perch (Thursdays).

Riverside Family Restaurant: 8295 Midland Rd, Freeland, 989-695-5563. Homemade entrées, sandwiches, soups, desserts, and award-winning pies, including coconut cream.

Shirlene’s Cuisine: 1716 Wackerly St, Midland, 989-631-8750. Fifty-plus item soup and salad bar includes peas & peanuts, creamy cucumber salad, Waldorf salad, Mandarin salad, homemade chutney, and daily soups.

Showboat Restaurant: 242 W Broad St, Chesaning, 989-845-2830. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Soups, sandwiches, fresh lake perch, liver and onions, signature prime rib, and orange ginger chicken. Full bar.

Siniikaung Steak & Chop House: 6800 Soaring Eagle Blvd, Mt Pleasant, 989-775-5106. Aged prime beef, chops, and seafood entrées.

Slo’ Bones BBQ Smokehaus: 175 E Jefferson St, Frankenmuth, 989-262-8681. Ribs, wings, and slider sandwiches. Southern flavors with local touches. Live bands on weekends.

State Street: 715 E Main St, Midland, 989-837-6174. Coffee bar and restaurant with sophisticated comfort food, craft beer, and wine. Free Wi-Fi.

Stock Pot Diner and Catering: 1007 Washington Ave, Bay City, 989-893-9332. Breakfast menu, Greek fare, and turkey jerky sandwich.

SugarHigh Café: 525 S Main St, Frankenmuth, 989-502-5009. Bubble teas, paninis, grilled cheese, Kern’s brats, hot dogs, ice cream, sorbet, and SugarHigh Bakery gourmet cupcakes.

Sullivan’s Black Forest Brew Haus & Grill: 281 Heinlein, Frankenmuth, 800-890-6877. Fish and chips, steaks, seafood, burgers, and deep-dish pizza. One dozen handcrafted beers. Live entertainment Friday and Saturday evenings.


Sure Shot BBQ: 1135 S Mission St, Mt Pleasant, 989-400-4488. Pulled-pork nachos and “gut buster” sandwich.

T. Dubs: 565 S Main St, Frankenmuth, 989-652-3809, Upscale pizzas use infused dough and hand-cut vegetables. Specialty sandwiches. Unusual combinations make up 11 variations of omelets.

Tony’s Restaurant: 1029 Gratiot Rd, Saginaw, 989-792-1113; 112 S Saginaw, St Charles, 989-865-6950; 2612 State St, Saginaw, 989-793-1801; 2525 E Genesee, Saginaw, 989-753-4321; 7340 Gratiot Rd, Shields, 989-781-2111; 2111 S Saginaw, Midland, 989-839-8560; 234 N Center Rd, Saginaw Township, 989-793-1631; 4880 Fashion Square Blvd, Saginaw Township, 989-249-8669. Steak sandwiches loaded with your favorite toppings and boat-sized banana splits.

Tony’s Take-Out: 2331 S Michigan, Saginaw, 989-793-6250. Chicken strip baskets, pizza, steak sandwiches, catfish, smelt, perch, and cod fish dinners, and soups to go.

Turkey Roost: 2273 S Huron Rd, Kawkawlin, 989-684-5200. Homemade “Thanksgiving every day” since 1955, complete with stuffing, mashed potatoes, and gravy. Breakfast options, lunch and dinner turkey plates, hot turkey sandwiches, pie by the slice, and other desserts.

Uptown Grille: 3 E Main St, Bay City, 989-439-1557. Upscale bistro serving breakfast and lunch. Sweet potato pancakes, banana bread French toast, sandwiches, burgers, salads, and soups.

Wise Guys: 405 E Main St, Midland, 989-486-9588. Soups, sandwiches, burgers, fish tacos, and gluten-free fare.

Z-Chef’s Café: 730 S Main St (inside Zehnder’s Restaurant), Frankenmuth, 800-863-7999. Gourmet pastas, rotisserie chicken, meat-carving station, hand-tossed pizzas, and salads.

Zef’s Coney Island: 201 Third St, Bay City, 989-402-1220. Specializing in authentic Coney Island-style hot dogs. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily.

Zehnder’s: 730 S Main St, Frankenmuth, 800-863-7999. Worldwide attraction, 10-dining room German restaurant serves famous all-you-can-eat family-style chicken dinners, along with seafood, steaks, baked goods, and European desserts.

DeliArtigiano: 815 Saginaw St, Bay City, 989-391-4200. Locally owned artisan cheese shop. Small-batch, handmade, and imported cheeses. Gourmet jellies, dried fruits, and cured meats.

Amazing Deli: 134 E Main St, Midland, Midland, 989-837-7278. Sandwiches, subs, salads, and soups await you at a place true to its name. Carryout and delivery available.

The Bagel Café and Deli: 7395 Gratiot Rd, Thomas Township, 989-401-1108. Bagels, pastries, breakfast sandwiches, salads, and lunch classics.

Cortland Cooler Café: 5395 Midland Rd (located at Bayne’s Apple Valley Farm), Freeland, 989-695-9139. Wraps, sandwiches, chili in a bread bowl, and signature cider slushes. August through January.

Crossroads Deli: 2205 Jefferson Ave (inside the Midland Community Center), Midland, 989-832-8580. Homemade gourmet sandwiches, soups, salads, smoothies, and desserts. Delivery, carry out, curb-side pick-up, and catering.

Fralia’s: 422 Hancock St, Saginaw, 989-799-0111. Soups, salads, sandwiches, and baked goods using all-natural ingredients. Specialties include gourmet flank steak sandwich, grilled goat cheese salad, and carrot cake. Local delivery.

Intermission Deli: 111 3rd St, Bay City, 989-893-5010. Sandwiches and subs. Freshly made, homemade soups available daily and may be served in a warm bread bowl.

Intermission Deli: 2128 Bay St, Saginaw, 989-790-6777. Subs, sandwiches, and soups with fresh ingredients. Favorites include the Intermission Delight (#18) and Veggie Supreme (#24).

Pannini’s Deli: 3585 Bay Rd, 989-799-6038, Saginaw (located inside Discount Health Foods). Sandwiches, smoothies, and baked goods. Gluten-free foods and soy milk always available.

Souper Café: Two locations: 4093 N Euclid, Bay City, 989-671-1900; 5789 State St, Saginaw Township, 989-791-6600. Chicken noodle, broccoli cheddar, chili, and potato and bacon chowder soups. Salads and sandwiches.

Third Street Deli and Coffee House: 305 S Mable (M-13), Pinconning, 989-879-1236. Gourmet sandwiches, salads, soups, coffees, and hot and cold specialty beverages. Wine and beer available.

Wanigan Eatery: 1905 S Wenona St, Bay City, 989-892-8303. Housed in a historic Bay City building and decorated with lumbering artifacts and photos. Sandwiches, salads, homemade soups, and sweet treats.

Water Front Market: 925 N Water St, Bay City, 989-891-1330. Sandwiches made from fresh-baked artisan breads and with prime Dietz & Watson deli meats. Soups and Coney dogs. River view.

Desserts

Crème de la Crème Cupcakes: 201 ½ E Broadway St, Mt Pleasant, 989-444-2928. Flavors of the day change daily.

Cops and Doughnuts ClareCity Bakery: 421 McEwan St, Clare, 989-386-2241. Old police department-themed bakery. Cakeand glazed doughnuts, long johns, and specialties like the Bacon Squealer and Felony Fritter.

The Gourmet Cupcake Shoppe: 915 Washington Ave, Bay City, 989-402-1700; 1908 S Saginaw Rd, Midland, 989-631-4103; 4370 Bay Rd, Saginaw Township, 989-401-4012. Cupcakes made with natural ingredients; more than 15 flavors daily.

Kaleidoscope Kandy: 801 Columbus Ave, Bay City, 989-992-5596. Candy store and bakery. Flutter-Nutter cookies, chocolate-covered pretzels, and rock candy.

KenRee Lighthouse Chocolate Shoppe: 130 Townsend St, Midland, 989-631-4010. Hand-dipped gourmet chocolates include creams, barks, clusters, specialty candies, and luscious truffles.

Mary’s Creative Cakery: 7494 Gratiot Rd, Shields, 989-781-7747. Design the perfect cake for your occasion. Decorated cookies and a full line of cake and candy-making supplies.

Pâtisserie: 2715 Bay Rd, Saginaw, 989-921-2253. European-style desserts, fresh-baked breakfast pastries, 18 specialty cakes, nine varieties of cheesecake, custom-baked celebration cakes, gourmet coffee, dips, and spreads.

Petit 4 Pastry: 1600 Woodside Ave, Essexville, 989-891-0735. Cookies, doughnuts, breads, tortes, tarts, and cheesecakes. Special order cakes and catering available.

SugarHigh Bakery: 925 S Main St, Ste G1, Frankenmuth, 989-652-2400. Forty flavors of gourmet cupcakes, Italian gelato, cookies, cake pops, and specialty cakes.

SugarRush Candy Shop: 925 S Main St, Ste G3, Frankenmuth, 989-652-2578. Forty flavors of Ashby’s Michigan-made ice cream, candied almonds, fudge, and candies.

St. Laurent Bros: 1101 N Water St, Bay City, 989-893-7522. One-hundred percent natural peanut butter, hand-dipped chocolates, candies, dried fruits, and chocolates.

Sweet Boutique: 816 Washington Ave, Bay City, 989-895-5000. Pastries, homemade chocolates and confections, and retail specialty candies.

Sweet Creations: www.sweetcreationsmi.com. Specialty and wedding cakes, gourmet cupcakes and cookies, custom cake pops, and cut-out sugar cookies.

Sweet Sandy B’s Bake Shop: 801 Columbus Ave, Bay City, 989-598-0603. Homemade cookies, cakes, cupcakes, and sweets.

Tummy Ache Candy Store: 1116 N Johnson St, Bay City, 989-891-7669. Homemade and nostalgic candy. Homemade “puppy chow,” popcorn balls, snow cones, and ice cream treats.

VanillaBean Bake Shop: 318 S Saginaw Rd, Midland, 989-633-9540. Cakes, cupcakes, cookies, chocolates, cake pops, and other sweets.

Fine DiningBradley’s Bistro: 216 Federal Ave, Saginaw, 989-752-1400. Farm-to-table restaurant with seasonal and locally sourced foods. Lunch and dinner. Salads, house-made dressings, Bulgogi steak sandwich, and soba noodles with Swiss chard pesto. Vegetarian and gluten-free dishes available.

Fireside Grille: 8400 S Genuine Rd, Shepherd, 989-828-6315. Signature international dishes, pasta, chicken, fish, and steak.

Golden Glow Ballroom Restaurant: 2950 S Graham Rd,

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and daily specials. Catering and free hall rental.

Creekside Bar & Grille: 9387 Gratiot Rd, Thomas Township, 989-781-0050. Signature grilled pizza, Creek Crust (cheese bread sticks), burgers and sliders, special family recipe chicken burger, and more.

Coonan’s Irish Hub: 1004 N Johnson, Bay City, 989-402-1177. Guinness stew, Irish fries, Reuben sandwiches, burgers, specialty hot dogs, and full bar.

Diamond Jim’s: 101 E Main St, Midland, 989-486-3343. Soup, salad, and sandwich bar during lunch features four soups. Happy hour. Dinner menu.

Farmers Home Tavern: 215 W Saginaw St, Hemlock, 989-642-2546. Famous burgers, other menu items, cold beer, and beverages served in a friendly, family-owned tavern.

Flannigan’s Pub & Grill: 7734 Gratiot Rd, Shields, 989-781-2320. Irish dishes and American fare like Irish egg rolls, loaded burgers, and Irish nachos. TVs. Dine on the deck.

Frankenmuth Brewery Co: 425 S Main St, Frankenmuth, 989-262-8300. Microbrewery and restaurant offering appetizers, sandwiches, and dinner entrées with pretzel bread. Freshly brewed beers on tap.

Gabby’s Pub and Grill: 3002 S Graham Rd, Thomas Township, 989-781-0101. Haddock, Gabby burger, smothered chicken, and microbrews.

Gatsby’s Saloon & Eatery: 203 Center Ave, Bay City, 989-922-5556. Pizza, steak, salmon, pastas, and sandwiches served in a ’20s-themed atmosphere. Premium liquors, beers, and wines.

The Governor’s Quarters: 1304 S Wenona St, Bay City, 989-893-6111. Large selection of craft brews (bottled and on tap), hard ciders, and spirits. Burger baskets: “Judicial Indiscretion”(half-pound, homemade Coney sauce, onion, pickled jalapeños, cheddar cheese).

Harvey’s Grill and Bar: Two locations: 3055 Tittabawassee Rd, Saginaw Township, 989-401-4424, and 4000 E Wilder Rd, Bay City, 989-686-3304. Traditional food with a twist and the coldest drafts found in Michigan.

Hamilton Street Pub: 308 S Hamilton St, Saginaw, 989-790-8119. Food, drinks, and entertainment. Dine in or order takeout.

John’s Bar: 1476 S Tuscola Rd, Munger, 989-659-2951. Diner offers burgers, soups, and famous steak sandwiches.

Latitude 43 Grill & Bar: 1013 N Henry St, Bay City, 989-391-9868. Appetizers, salads, burgers, pasta, chicken, sandwiches, steaks, chops, seafood, and side dishes. High-definition TVs.

Mac’s Bar: 118 N Michigan Ave, Saginaw, 989-772-0864. A 1930s Art deco-style bar and restaurant. Innovative cuisine from local farms, including organic, vegan, and vegetarian options. Live jazz musicians.

Merl’s Tavern: 304 Shattuck Rd, Saginaw, 989-751-5140. Sports, trivia, music. Daily food specials: subs, soups, salads, French dip, Coney dogs, and brats.

Michigan on Main: Inside Bavarian Inn, 713 S Main St, Frankenmuth, 989-652-9941. Michigan-inspired menu and craft beers. Whitefish from Lake Superior and pork produced in Frankentrost. Menu changes to accommodate local, seasonal availability.

Midland Street Jacks Grill & Lounge: 605 E Midland St, Bay City, 989-892-5741. Snacks, appetizers, kids’ meals, desserts, Tex-Mex entrées, salads, subs, and burgers. Lunch specials. Full bar.

Mulligan’s Pub: 109 Center Ave, Bay City, 989-893-4555. Salads, daily soups, gourmet sandwiches, Mexican dishes, and steaks. Lunch and dinner specials. Premium liquors and beers. Takeout.

O’Kelly’s Sports Bar & Grille: 2000 S Mission St, Mt Pleasant, 989-775-3751. Pub food includes wings and burgers topped with onion rings. Drink specials. Large projector screens.

One Twenty South: 120 S University, Mt Pleasant, 989-817-4433. Specializing in craft cocktails and tapas. Drink an acai mojito or grapefruit caipirinha; eat a charcuterie board or coffee-crusted fillet.

Oscar’s Restaurant and Entertainment: 140 E Main St, Midland, 989-837-8680. Deli and chicken sandwiches, burgers, entrée salads, daily soups, and desserts. Variety of beer, wine, and cocktails.

Prost! Wine Bar & Charcuterie: 576 S Main St, Frankenmuth, 989-652-6981. Rustic chic atmosphere and full bar. Charcuterie with artisanal cheeses as shared plates, pre-built or

Thomas Township, 989-781-2120. Chicago-style individual pizza, seafood, chicken, pork, steak, salads, sandwiches, burgers, and pasta.

Heatherfields Chop House (Bay Valley Hotel and Resort): 2470 Old Bridge Rd, Bay City, 989-686-3500. Entrées include char-grilled steaks, blackened salmon, and chicken fettuccine. Sunday brunch.

Jake’s Old City Grill: 100 S Hamilton at Court, Saginaw, 989-797-8325. Steaks, chops, seafood, poultry, pasta, and vegetarian entrées. Comprehensive martini and wine bar.

Montague Inn: 1581 S Washington Ave, Saginaw, 989-752-3939. Housed in a historic mansion, entrées include salmon turban, pecan pork tenderloin, and Indian specialties. Open Thursday –Saturday for dinner.

Old City Hall: 814 Saginaw St, Bay City, 989-892-4140. Historic dining room offers appetizers like Thai lettuce wrap and elegant entrées. Extensive wine list. Imported and domestic beer.

Real Seafood Co.: 199 Uptown Dr, Bay City, 989-456-3463. Contemporary seafood restaurant; locally sourced ingredients. Lunch and dinner; sautéed Lake Superior whitefish, pasta, steak, sandwiches, and gluten-free options.

The Riverfront Grille: One Wenonah Park Place, Bay City (inside the DoubleTree Hotel), 989-891-6000. Breakfast, lunch, and specialty dinner entrées daily. Full bar and wine list.

Shari’s at the Willard-Hillton: 1506 W Beaver Rd, Auburn, 989-662-6621. Louis Mason’s 1800 hotel thrives today as a gourmet restaurant. Extensive wine list and specialty cocktails complement artfully presented food.

Table: 111 W Main St, Midland (inside H Hotel), 989-633-6099. Exquisitely prepared entrées like duck breast, scallops, and veal. Wines and dinner cocktails. European-style breads tartlets, tortes, and Napoleons.

Uptown Grill: 3 E Main St, Bay City. Upscale venue serving breakfast and lunch. Grilled banana bread French toast with caramel rum sauce, sweet potato pancakes, garden quiche, salmon BLT, butternut squash bisque, and build-your-own-burgers. Enclosed outdoor patio seating.

Willow Tree Restaurant of Saginaw: 4787 Fashion Square Mall, Saginaw Township, 989-790-9400. Casual atmosphere. Fresh appetizers, salads, soups, sandwiches and wraps, pastas, entrées, and desserts.

Saloon & Eatery2nd Street Sports Pub: 274 Meyers St, Freeland, 989-695-6501. Appetizers, soups, sandwiches, burritos, burgers, steak, and pasta for lunch and dinner. Outdoor patio seating.

Aurora Buffet: 6800 Soaring Eagle Blvd, Mt Pleasant (inside Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort), 888-732-4537. Lunch and dinner buffet, soup and salad bar, carving station, and dessert bar. Every Tuesday is “BOGO Buffet”: buy one lunch or dinner buffet at regular price and get one free.

Bancroft Wine & Martini Bar: 101 S Washington Ave, Saginaw, 989-776-0011. A 1920s-style lounge. Wine, martinis, Prohibition-era cocktails, craft beers, small plates, salads, and cheese boards.

Bar Oxygen: 111 Main St (located inside H Hotel), Midland, 989-839-0500. Wine, beer, martini, and specialty cocktail menu, with 150+ liquors. Bar menu. Happy hour. Live music Friday nights.

Bier Garten: 8 State Park Dr, Bay City, 989-684-1331. Daily themed-specials. Quarter-off happy hour daily.

Big E’s Sports Grill: 810 Cinema Dr, Midland, 989-794-8585. Nachos served on a 22-inch pizza tray. Weekend breakfast menu and bloody mary bar.

The Boulevard Lounge: 316 S Saginaw Rd, Midland, 989-832-5387. Breakfast seven days a week. Complete lunch and dinner menus, including appetizers, available.

Brady’s Sports Bar & Diner: 512 E Midland St, Bay City, 989-894-2207. Full menu. Homemade chips, hot sauce, barbecue sauce, and salsa. Breakfast buffet Saturday and Sunday.

Brass Café and Saloon: 128 S Main St, Mt Pleasant, 989-772-0864. New American cuisine in a dining room housed in two turn-of-the-century shopfronts.

Cass River Yacht Club: 6154 Dixie Hwy, Bridgeport, 989-777-6460. Locally famous “broaster” chicken, homemade soups, pizza,


design-your-own, paninis, and farm-to-table dishes.

Rainmakers: 3325 Davenport (inside Ramada Inn), Saginaw, 989-793-7900. Small plate items, Rainmaker martini, nacho nights, happy hour events, and weekend entertainment.

The Rathskeller: 600 E Midland St, Bay City, 989-892-0621. Full menu, daily specials, and drinks. Catch the game on one of 24 TVs.

Rustic Inn Steak House & Saloon: 133 N Saginaw St, St Charles, 989-865-6466. Lodge-style atmosphere features more than 50 North American big game mounts. Entrées, sandwiches, and homemade soups.

Rusty Saw Smokehouse BBQ: 804 E Midland St, Bay City, 989-332-2948. Located inside Lumber Barons Brewery. Slow-smoked brisket, ribs, pulled pork, chicken, and burgers. Made-from-scratch side dishes include dirty rice, cornbread, and Carolina slaw.

The Savoy Grill: 127 S Franklin St, Saginaw, 989-755-5171. Upscale American diner fare including turkey pesto ciabatta, steak chicken pesto pasta, and Val’s hot beef sandwich. Breakfast available.

Scottish Inn: 630 Gratiot Ave, Saginaw, 989-799-1949. Beer and cocktails. Soups, salads, sandwiches, and burgers. Nicknamed the “Plaid Palace,” locals love the crab cheese appetizer and Reuben sandwich.

Sporty’s Wing Shack and Smokehouse: 4502 N Huron Rd, Pinconning, 989-879-6050, and 9620 Gratiot Rd, Saginaw, 989-401-6973. Wings (try the smokin’ cherry sauce favorite!) and burgers piled high. Draft beers.

The Stables Martini & Cigar Bar: 805 E John St, Bay City, 989-891-0100. Cozy seating areas for small groups. Live entertainment. Walk-in humidor offers more than 80 varieties of cigars.

Stadium Sports Pub and Grill: 7255 S Three Mile Rd (located inside Bay City Country Club), Bay City, 989-684-1618. Open to the public. Big screen TVs.

Stein Haus: 1108 N Water St, Bay City, 989-891-2337. Imported beers and microbrews on draft. Choose bottles or glasses of wine from the extensive wine (and reserve) list.

Sullivan’s Food & Spirits: 5235 Gratiot Rd, Saginaw Township, 989-799-1940. Famous for its fish and chips. Full menu. Signature

corned beef and cabbage served occasionally throughout the year.

Tavern 101 Restaurant: 101 Center Ave, Bay City, 989-778-1431. Italian- and Mediterranean-influenced cuisine. Signature flatbreads, pastas, wine, spirits, and selection of 50 beers on tap.

Tiffany’s Food & Spirits: 56 S Main St, Frankenmuth, 989-652-6881. Pizzas, seafood, pastas, and PastaPitzas. Keep your specialty drink glass as a souvenir. Patio dining in summer.

Timbers Bar & Grill: 6415 State St, Saginaw Township, 989-790-2345. Rustic cabin-type setting. Steaks, pastas, nachos, salads, soup in a bread bowl, and sandwiches. Weekly specials. Full bar.

VNO New Age Restaurant & Wine Warehouse and Bay City Grill & Bar: 510 Midland St, Bay City, 989-460-0117. Serves small plates, including smoked salmon dip, calamari, escargot, and more than 25 wine selections by the glass or bottle; retail space includes more than 200 wine selections and a wine tasting bar.

Washington Street Irish Pub and Grill: 112 Washington Ave, Bay City, 989-895-8221. Burgers, sandwiches, fish, steak, hand-dipped

onion rings, pizza, and homemade lunch specials every day.

Water Lily Lounge: 6800 Soaring Eagle Blvd, Mt Pleasant (inside Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort), 888-732-4537. Appetizers, sandwiches, and thin crust pizzas. Live entertainment Fridays and Saturdays. Food available until 11 p.m., Sunday – Thursday, and until 1 a.m., Friday and Saturday.

Whichcraft Taproom: 124 Ashman St, Midland, 989-832-3395. Dips, spreads, cheese plates, paninis, Greek hot dogs, and Mediterranean platters.

Whine: 337 E Wackerly St, Midland, 989-835-5222. Wine bar with wines from across the world, craft beers, cocktails, and specialty liquors paired with small plates.

Winston’s Pub in the Midland Resort and Convention Center: 1500 W Wackerly St, Midland, 989-698-0663. Variety of foods and large selection of beer and cocktails. Weekday happy-hour specials. Live entertainment, games, and TVs.

Zorba’s Greek and American Cuisine: 617 S Harrison St, Saginaw, 989-792-1959. Saganaki (flaming cheese), gyros, dolmades, baklava, and chicken Avgolemeno (egg lemon) soup. Wings and burgers. Beer, liquor, and wine. •

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Sponsored Events Humane Society of Bay County: 5th Annual Canines, Cats & Cocktails Masquerade Gala Join the Humane Society of Bay County at a masquerade gala with emcee Lynn Roberts from The Rock Station Z93. Enjoy multiple appetizers, an open bar, casino-style games, live and silent auctions, and live entertainment by Mainstreet Dueling Pianos. Lyons Eye Photography will provide photographic memories of the evening. Tickets are $60.

Proceeds help support the many lifesaving programs established by the Humane Society of Bay County to help educate our community and enhance animals’ lives. When: Saturday, April 16, 5 p.m.Where: Lumber Barons, Bay CityFor information and tickets: Visit www.humanesocietybaycounty.org, or call 989-893-0451

Shelterhouse of Midland: Chefs for ShelterhouseSpend a delicious evening enjoying signature dishes, hors d’oeuvres, and desserts prepared by local chefs. Enjoy a live and silent auction as well. Tickets are $50.

Shelterhouse provides services to those affected by domestic violence and sexual assault in Midland and Gladwin counties. Proceeds from the event help Shelterhouse address the issues of domestic and sexual violence in the community for the coming year.

When: Thursday, April 21, 5 – 8 p.m. Where: Great Hall Banquet and Convention Center, MidlandFor information and tickets: Call 989-835-6771, or visit www.shelterhousemidland.org/chefs

Junior Achievement of Northeast Michigan: 19th Annual Business Hall of Fame Help honor an elite selection of local business leaders who have demonstrated excellence through contributions to business and the community, in addition to serving as outstanding role models, especially for local youths. Tickets are $125 per person or $225 per couple.

Event proceeds benefit Junior Achievement of Northeast Michigan and its programs.

When: Thursday, April 28, 5:30 p.m. Where: The DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bay City – Riverfront, Bay CityFor information and tickets: Call 989-752-9050, email [email protected], or visit www.JAnortheastMI.org

Great Lakes Bay Animal Society: 4th Annual Fast & Furriest 5K Run/WalkBring your four-legged pals to a fun-filled bonding experience and exercise event. This 5K run/walk is sure to please people and dogs alike. Cost is $25 if preregistered and $40 on the day of the event.

Proceeds benefit the Great Lakes Bay Animal Society as it continues to provide high-quality care for animals in transition to forever homes.

When: Saturday, April 30, 8:30 a.m. Where: City Forest, MidlandFor event information preregistration and information: Visit www.runsignup.com or www.glbas.org

Exhibit: The 4th Congressional District Art Awards and Midland Area Schools Art Show. April 30 – May 28. Admission. Artwork from the Great Lakes Bay Region. Alden B Dow Museum of Science & Art, Midland; 989-631-5930, www.mcfta.org

AttractionsDaily Pretzel Rolling. Every day, 2:30 – 3:15 p.m. (not available on Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day). Cost $4.99. Learn proper pretzel-rolling methods and eat your fresh-out-of-the-oven finished product. Two-hour advance notice and prepayment required. Bavarian Inn Restaurant, Frankenmuth; 989-652-9941, www.bavarianinn.com

Uncorked Series. Every first and third Thursday, 5:30 – 7 p.m. Free event. New kind of “Happy Hour”

includes a local artist, author, musician, or cultural activity. Art Reach of Mid Michigan, Mt Pleasant; 989-773-3689, www.artreachcenter.org/lets-do-lunch

Exhibit: Reflective Illusions: Depicting Silver and Glass. April 16 – June 11. Admission. Featuring works displaying mastery of the illusionary properties of glass and silver by artists from across the country. Alden B Dow Museum of Science & Art, Midland; 989-631-5930, www.mcfta.org

Exhibit: Many Places, One Moment: Thomas Tomasek Pastels. April 16 – June 11. Admission. Works from the 2015 Greater Michigan Art Exhibition Solo Award winner, who is passionate about documenting overlooked places around us. Alden B Dow Museum of Science & Art, Midland; 989-631-5930, www.mcfta.org

motor sports, from physics and engineering to human endurance and biology. Hands-on models, learning stations, a pit lane, workshops, and physical testing environment. Alden B Dow Museum of Science & Art, Midland; 989-631-5930, www.mcfta.org

Exhibit: Jinwon Chang: “Hweh-Geeh” Returning Again and Can’t Stop Thinking About … Donuts. Through May 14. Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum, Saginaw Valley State University, University Center; 989-964-7125, www.marshallfredericks.org

Exhibit: Small Works Juried Show. April 4 – 30. Art Reach Morey Family Gallery, Mt Pleasant; 989-773-3689, www.artreachcenter.org

Let’s Do Lunch. April 6, 12 – 1 p.m. Free admission. Held the first Wednesday of every month. Event

Arts and MuseumsExhibit: Downto(w)n Saginaw: The Story of a City Told through Clothing, 1890 – 1929. Through April 22. Admission $1/50 cents children. Each garment of clothing provides a glimpse into vanished ways of life. Castle Museum of Saginaw County History, Saginaw; 989-752-2861, www.castlemuseum.org

Exhibit: Yes We Can! Through April 29. Free admission. Compilation of works by artists ages 80 and older: Barry Brown, S. Preston Jones, Robert Lauka, and Moses Millard. Creative 360, Midland; 989-837-1885, www.becreative360.org

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in the Saints & Sinners Lounge. Complimentary snack, cash bar, and a variety of themes to think and drink creatively about. Midland Center for the Arts, Midland; 989-631-5930, www.mcfta.org

Music in the Café Second Thursdays. Every second Thursday, 7 – 9 p.m. $5. The café night brings fabulous performance, casual spontaneity, and an evening of music. The White Crow Conservatory of Music, Saginaw; 989-790-2118, www.whitecrowconservatory.blogspot.com/

Mid-Michigan Young Onset Parkinson’s Support Group Meeting. Meets the third Tuesday of each month. Held inside the Area Agency on Aging, 1615 S Euclid, Bay City; 800-852-9781, www.parkinsonsmi.org

City Hall Tour. Second Friday of each month, 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Admission $1. Bay County Historical Museum, Bay City; 989-893-5733, www.bchsmuseum.org

Midland County Historical Society: Hands-on History Days. Friday and Saturday of the third weekend each month, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Family-focused, interactive, and informational drop-in programs for the community to discover and preserve local heritage. Midland Center for the Arts, Midland; 989-631-5930, www.mcfta.org

Kids Fly Free! Second Saturday of each month, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Ages 8 – 17 fly free and learn about aviation. Jack Barstow Airport, Midland; 989-835-3231, www.eaa1093.org

Authentic Japanese Tea Ceremony. Second Saturday of each month, 2 p.m. Admission $8. Authentic formal Japanese Tea Ceremony in the Saginaw-Tokushima Friendship Garden, hosted by persons in kimono. Reservations encouraged. Japanese Cultural Center & Tea House, Saginaw; 989-759-1648, www.japaneseculturalcenter.org

Humane Society of Bay County Feline Adoption Events. Last

Saturday of each month. For more information, call 989-893-0451, or visit www.humanesocietybc.org

Tai Chi with Jim Bush. Every Saturday, 10 a.m. Fee $5. The White Crow Conservatory of Music, Saginaw; 989-790-2118, www.whitecrowconservatory.blogspot.com/

Contra Dance. Second Saturdays through May 14, 7:30 – 10 p.m. Admission $7. Live music and dance for all levels. Midland Community Center, Midland; 989-652-8243, www.folkmusicsociety.org

Second Sundays: Old Time Gospel Night with Silverwood Bottom Boys. Every second Sunday, 7 p.m. Fee $5. The White Crow Conservatory of Music, Saginaw; 989-790-2118, www. whitecrowconservatory.blogspot.com/

Dow Gardens Butterflies in Bloom. Through April 17, 10 a.m. – 4:15 p.m., and late-night Wednesdays through April 17, 10 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. Admission $5/$1 students. Colorful butterflies from around the world; crafts, activities, and tours available. Dow Gardens, Midland; 989-631-2677, www.dowgardens.org

Come in from the Cold Concert and Chili: Bryan Rombalski & Friends. April 2, 7 p.m. Advance admission $15/$22 at door. Bryan Rombalski and friends will fill the gallery with their addicting blend of jazz, world fusion, and rock music. Bring your own beverage; Creative 360 will provide the chili. Creative 360, Midland; 989-837-1885, www.becreative360.org Art Happy Hour. April 8, 5 – 6 p.m. Free admission. Creative materials supplied; drinks by donation. Creative 360, Midland; 989-837-1885, www.becreative360.org

(Be)causes & Effects. April 9, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Tickets $15/$10 students. Conference devoted to facets of World War I. Talks, displays, and discussions by local historians will present ways the war intersected with the community of Midland. Grace A Dow Memorial Library, Midland; 989-631-5930, www.mcfta.org

Opening Day at Dow Diamond. April 9, first pitch 2:05 p.m. Cheer on the Great Lakes Loons as they take on the Lansing Lugnuts. Check website for a complete schedule. Dow Diamond, Midland; 989-837-2255, www.loons.com

Science Café: Spring Garden. April 14, 7 p.m. Admission $7. Dr. Vic Eichler, author of Morel Mushrooms in Michigan and Other Great Lakes States, will offer tips and tricks on where (exact locations will not be shared), when, and how to find areas to forage for morels. Midland Center for the Arts, Midland; 989-631-8250, www.mcfta.org

Girls of Grace Dance Ministry 14th Annual Worship Concert. April 16 – 17, 3:00 p.m. Reserved tickets $10. Worship concert with varieties of dance, drama, live music, live art, personal testimonies, media, beautiful costumes, and staging. Attendee donations of baby formula, diapers, and cleaning supplies will be accepted for Wellspring Lutheran Services Family Preservation Program. Temple Theatre, Saginaw; 989-754-7469, [email protected]

Salsa & Latin Dance Night. April 17, 5:30 – 8:30 p.m., and beginner’s salsa lesson 6 – 6:30 p.m. Tickets $15. Dance the night away to a mix of salsa, cha-cha, merengue, rumba, and bachata with Dance by Angela. Temple Theatre, Saginaw; 989-921-0262, [email protected], www.templetheatre.com

Zehnder’s Red Hat Days. April 25 – 27, 12 p.m. Activities and entertainment. Zehnder’s of Frankenmuth, Frankenmuth; 989-652-0450, www.zehnders.com

Quilters Squared Quilt Show. April 29 – 30, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., and May 1, 12 – 4 p.m. Admission $3. Annual springtime quilt show with something for anyone who loves quilting. Heritage Park, Carriage House Hall, Midland; www.mcfta.org

Charitable EventsCooking for a Cause. April 1, 6:30 p.m. (cooking begins at 7

p.m.). Cost $100/$700 table of eight. Live entertainment and open bar. Prepare meals table-side with direction from Chef Susan Bleemer. Proceeds benefit Nickless Family Pavilion and ice rink in Wenonah Park. Lumber Barons, Bay City; 989-402-1109, [email protected]

CAN Council Great Lakes Bay Region: 13th Annual Wines around the World. April 8, 5:30 – 9 p.m. Tickets $60. Food and wine connoisseurs are invited to savor the delights of the region’s finest restaurants, expertly paired with wines. Proceeds benefit CAN Council programs and services. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel – Riverfront, Bay City; 989-671-1345, www.cancouncil.org

Child & Family Services: 13th Annual Strike Out Sexual Assault Bowl-a-Thon. April 8. Registration 6:30 p.m.; bowling 7 p.m. Participants raise pledges. More than 200 supporters of the Sexual Assault Center are expected to participate in this fundraiser to raise $30,000 to ensure that all victims of sexual violence continue to receive counseling, legal advocacy, and forensic examination at no cost. Stardust Lanes, Saginaw Township; 989-790-7500, ext 229, www.childandfamilysaginaw.org

Saginaw Bay Symphony Orchestra: 3rd Annual 100 Men Who Cook. April 21, 6 p.m. Cocktails, food tasting, and festivities; 100 men from the Great Lakes Bay Region share their favorite foods. Proceeds benefit orchestra programs. Apple Mountain, Freeland; 989-755-6471, www.saginawbayorchestra.com

Humane Society of Bay County: 5th Annual Canines, Cats & Cocktails Gala. April 16, 5 p.m. Tickets $60. Multiple appetizers, open bar, live and silent auctions, casino-style games, photo booth, and live entertainment by Mainstreet Dueling Pianos; Lynn Roberts from The Rock Station Z93 will emcee. Proceeds support the Humane Society of Bay County. Lumber Barons, Bay City; 989-893-0451, www.humanesocietybaycounty.org


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Northwood University Style Show Design Competition: Play with Fashion. April 15, 6 p.m. (student show)/8 p.m. (general admission show). Student-run fashion show featuring inspirational ideas. This year’s show will showcase fashion from theatres, famous plays, and musicals brought to everyday life. Proceeds benefit Northwood University’s fashion merchandising and management program. Northwood University, Midland; 248-804-7528, www.northwood.edu

Underground Railroad, Inc. Presents: Walk a Mile in Her Shoes. April 30, time TBA. Registration cost TBD. This national event is designed to promote awareness and offer a perspective from the woman’s point of view. Locally, the community is invited to “walk a mile” in stiletto shoes. Shoes provided or bring your own. Proceeds benefit Underground Railroad services and programs. Birch Run Outlets, Birch Run; 989-399-0007, www.undergoundrailroadinc.org

Covenant HealthCare Foundation: Covenant Kids Telethon. April 23, 12 – 5 p.m. Live event at the Mid-Michigan Children’s Museum is televised on WNEM TV-5. Proceeds benefit Covenant Kids and support funding for pediatric programs and equipment. For more information, call 989-583-4166, or visit www.covenantkidsmi.com

Shelterhouse of Midland: Chefs for Shelterhouse. April 21, 5 – 8 p.m. Tickets $50. An evening of signature dishes, hors d’oeuvres, and desserts by local chefs, and a silent and a live auction. Proceeds benefit the services of Shelterhouse. Great Hall Banquet and Convention Center, Midland; 989-835-6771, www.shelterhousemidland.org

Catholic Diocese of Saginaw: Bishop’s Charity Ball. April 29. For information, call 989-797-6684

12th Annual Bringin’ Back the ’80s Festival. April 22 – 23, 6 p.m. – 12 a.m. Fee $10. Pay tribute to the music, trends, and events

of the 1980s. Enjoy outrageous cover bands, a best-dressed contest, breakdancing shows, and more. Proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society and other cancer-related causes. Harvey Kern Pavilion in Heritage Park, Frankenmuth; 989-652-8008, www.80sfest.org

Covenant HealthCare Foundation: 7th Annual Go the Extra Mile for Covenant Kids USATF-Sanctioned Half-marathon Run/Hand Cycle, 5K Run/Walk, 1 Mile Fun Run. April 24, 8 a.m. Entry fee $10 – $60. Proceeds benefit Covenant Kids and enhance the care of children faced with hospitalization at Covenant HealthCare. Swan Valley High School, Thomas Township; www.covenantkidsrace.com

Junior Achievement of Northeast Michigan Presents: 19th Annual Business Hall of Fame. April 28, 5:30 p.m. Program begins at 6:30 p.m. Tickets $125/$225 couple. Honor local business leaders who are role models for youths. Proceeds benefit Junior Achievement of Northeast Michigan and its programs. Sponsorships available. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel – Riverfront, Bay City; 989-752-9050, www.JAnortheastMI.org

Great Lakes Bay Animal Society: 4th Annual Fast & Furriest 5K Run/Walk. April 30, 8:30 a.m. Preregistered cost $25/$40 day of event. A fun-filled bonding experience for two-legged and four-legged friends. Proceeds benefit the Great Lakes Bay Animal Society. City Forest, Midland; www.glbas.org

ExposSuper Duper Garage Sale. April 2, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Admission $3. Over 150 garage sales in one room. Birch Run Expo Center, Birch Run; www.birchrunexpos.com

The Vapor Convention. April 2 – 3, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Admission. Over 100 exhibitors from around the world. Birch Run Expo Center, Birch Run; www.birchrunexpos.com

32nd Annual Bridal World Show. April 3, 1 – 4 p.m. Admission. Exclusive discounts, free bride discount card, and souvenir bags to first 100 who arrive. Birch Run Expo Center, Birch Run; www.birchrunexpos.com

Mid-Michigan Super Mom2Mom Sale. April 23, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Admission $3. Strollers welcome. Shop gently used baby/children’s clothing, toys, baby gear, furniture, and maternity clothing all at garage sale-style prices. Birch Run Expo Center, Birch Run; 989-624-4665, www.birchrunexpos.com

Bubba’s Tri-City Cycles: Birch Run Motorcycle Swap Meet. April 24, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Admission $6. Birch Run Expo Center, Birch Run; 989-624-4665, www.birchrunexpos.com

Festivals Osterbrunnen: Easter Celebration. Through April 10. Frankenmuth mirrors the over 200-year-old Osterbrunnen German tradition of decorating Easter fountains. Downtown Frankenmuth; 989-652-6106, www.frankenmuth.org

Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour. April 8 – 9, 7 – 10 p.m. Cost $15/$12 CNC members. Each year, The Banff Centre hosts the Banff Mountain Film Festival, celebrating the spirit of adventure and mountains. The top films go on tour and Chippewa Nature Center hosts one of the tour stops. See some of the best mountain films of 2015. Bullock Creek Auditorium, Midland; 989-631-0830, www.chippewanaturecenter.org

Shepherd Maple Syrup Festival. April 22 – 24. Adult meals $5/$3 ages 5 – 12/free for younger than 5. Family-oriented festival with famous pancakes, sausage, and homemade maple syrup. Other activities include amusement rides, laser tag, queen pageant, arts and crafts, tractor pulls, bingo, and more. Shepherd; 989-828-6486, www.shepherdmaplesyrupfest.org

Zehnder’s Ragtime Festival. April 27 – 30. Tickets $25 – $55. Featured pianist and emcee Bob Milne brings a variety of ragtime

performers to the stage. Lunch and dinner concerts, vaudeville night, Friday night picnic and sing-a-long, and meet the artists. Reservations required. Zehnder’s Restaurant, Frankenmuth; 800-863-7999 ext 450, www.zehnders.com

Music, Theater & FilmLed Zeppelin. Saturdays through April 30, 7 p.m. Admission $7/$5 students, children, seniors, and military. Led Zeppelin’s rock sounds, visualized in high resolution animations, transport audiences with the feeling of motion and transcendence. Delta College Planetarium and Learning Center, Bay City; 989-667-2260, www.delta.edu/planet

Central Michigan University Theatre: Marvin’s Room. April 1 – 2 and 7 – 9, 7:30 p.m., and April 3 and 10, 2 p.m. Admission $7 – $10. Darkly funny and poignant exploration of a dysfunctional family’s attempt to rally and bond as they face death. Theatre-on-the-Side, CMU, Mt Pleasant; 989-774-3045, www.cmich.edu

Noises Off. April 1 – 2 and 8 – 9, 8 p.m., and April 3 and 10, 3 p.m. Admission. Hilarious farce following a play within a play. Pit and Balcony Theatre, Saginaw; 989-754-6587, www.pitandbalconytheatre.com

Men of Music Spring Show. April 1, 8 p.m., and April 2, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Tickets $15. The Men of Music tickle funny bones with costumed skits; wholesome fun for the entire family. Midland Center for the Arts, Midland; 989-631-8250, www.mcfta.org

Jim Belushi and the Board of Comedy. April 2, 7:30 and 10:30 p.m. Admission $57 – $67. Renowned Jim Belushi brings an improvised comedy sketch show featuring members of the Board of Comedy. State Theatre of Bay City, Bay City; 989-892-2660, www.statetheatrebaycity.com

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p.m. Free admission. Saginaw Valley State University, University Center; 989-964-4159, www.svsu.edu

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow Performance. April 6 – 7, 7:30 p.m., April 7 – 8, 10 a.m., and April 9, 3 p.m. Admission $13/$10 seniors and students. Washington Irving’s tale of Ichabod Crane, Katrina Van Tassel, and Brom Bones; great family entertainment. Malcolm Field Theatre, Saginaw Valley State University, University Center; 989-964-4261, www.svsu.edu/theatre

Crow Acoustic Showcase. April 7, 7 p.m. Admission. Enjoy February Sky performing. The White Crow Conservatory of Music, Saginaw; 989-790-2118, www.whitecrowconservatory.blogspot.com/

The Rat Pack Is Back. April 8, 8 p.m. Admission $27 – $52. Uncanny vocal creations and unbridled humor. Dow Event Center, Saginaw; 989-759-1320, www.doweventcenter.com

The Mystery of Edwin Drood. April 9, 15 – 16, and 21 – 23, 7:30 p.m., and April 10 and 17, 3 p.m. Tickets $26/$19 students. Rollicking musical where the audience finishes the story that Charles Dickens didn’t. Midland Center for the Arts, Midland; 989-631-8250, www.mcfta.org

The Red Green “I’m Not Old, I’m Ripe!” Tour. April 9, 7 p.m. Admission $51.50. Comedian Red Green is known worldwide for his humor, insight, and wisdom about life and the people encountered in it. Dow Event Center, Saginaw; 989-759-1320, www.doweventcenter.com Midland Symphony Orchestra: Seven Deadly Sins. April 9, 7:30 p.m. Tickets $38 – $50/$20 – $33 students. Described as two parts Adele and one part Bette Midler, Storm Large’s vocals range from a velvety purr to mighty Valkyrie. Midland Center for the Arts, Midland; 989-631-8250, www.mcfta.org

Newsboys Tour: We Believe God’s Not Dead. April 14, 7

p.m. Admission $22, $27, or $47. Grammy®-nominated Newsboys take the stage. Dow Event Center, Saginaw; 989-759-1320, www.doweventcenter.com

Ah Tempo! Presents: America, Our Home. April 15, 7:30 p.m. Admission. Six voices, one piano, and songs that paint our great nation. Saginaw Choral Society, First Presbyterian Church of Saginaw, Saginaw; 989-754-7469, www.saginawchoralsociety.com

Stunt Dog Experience. April 17, 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. Admission $18 – $24/$12 – $16 student. Chris Perondi, the Stunt Dog Guy, and his famous stunt dogs; air stunts, dancing dogs, pole racing, high-jumping, juggling, and more. Midland Center for the Arts, Midland; 989-631-8250, www.mcfta.org

Concert: Choirs from the Region. April 18, 7:30 p.m. Free admission. Choirs from SVSU and Mott Community College perform. Saginaw Valley State University, University Center; 989-964-4159, www.svsu.edu

Bay City Players: Crazy for You. April 22 – 23 and 29 – 30, 8 p.m., and April 24 and May 1, 3 p.m. Admission $22/$20 seniors/$10 students. The story of Bobby Child, a well-to-do 1930s playboy whose dream in life is to dance; high-energy comedy with plot twists and dance numbers. Bay City Players, Bay City; 989-893-5555, www.baycityplayers.com

Equinox. April 23. Tickets $12. An evening with mid-Michigan’s favorite Celtic band. White Crow Conservatory of Music, Saginaw; 989-790-2118, www.whitecrowconservatory.blogspot.com/

Jim Brickman—The Platinum Tour. April 23, 7:30 p.m. Admission $35 – $90. Brickman revolutionized adult contemporary music with his pop-style piano and the romantic popular song. Temple Theatre, Saginaw; 877-754-7469, www.templetheatre.com

Wheelz 104.5 Presents: Heywood Banks. April 23, 7 p.m. Admission

$22. “Almost impossible to describe,” Banks intersperses humorous observations with inventive songs and a variety of styles, from folk to pop and “way beyond.” State Theatre, Bay City; 989-892-2660, www.statetheatrebaycity.com

The Capitol Steps. April 24, 3 p.m. Admission $22 or $27. Song parodies and skits from current headlines, conveying a special brand of satirical humor. The performers represent 62 years of collective House and Senate staff experience. Temple Theatre, Saginaw; 877-754-7469, www.templetheatre.com

Moscow Festival Ballet: Cinderella. April 30, 7:30 p.m. Admission $25 – $60. Cinderella brought to life through majestic costumes, stunning choreography, and a magical stage; classic fairy tale for all ages. Temple Theatre, Saginaw; 877-754-7469, www.templetheatre.com

NatureGardening for Butterflies. April 3, 2 – 3 p.m. Free. All ages. Indoor program; learn how to attract butterflies to your garden, necessary ingredients, location advice, and more. Chippewa Nature Center, Midland; 989-631-0830, www.chippewanaturecenter.org

A Chippewa River Odyssey. April 5, 7 – 8 p.m. Free. Ages 15 and older; younger than 18 with adult. Visual journey of Kyle Bagnall’s 2014 canoe trip down the entire length of the local waterway. Learn access points, river conditions, and historical points of interest along the route. Chippewa Nature Center, Midland; 989-631-0830, www.chippewanaturecenter.org

In Search of Woodcock and Snipe Hike. April 6, 20, 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. Free. Ages 9 and older; younger than 18 with adult. Two-hour hike to look for these fascinating birds, possibly putting on their spectacular mating displays. Wear dark clothing. Chippewa Nature Center, Midland; 989-631-0830, www.chippewanaturecenter.org Families in Nature: Discovering Vernal Ponds. April 9, 1 – 2 p.m.

Free. All ages; younger than 18 with adult. Monthly series: There’s no better way to enjoy time outdoors than as a family. Learn about these special wetlands, home to many aquatic lives; use dippers, nets, pans, and identification guides to explore. Chippewa Nature Center, Midland; 989-631-0830, www.chippewanaturecenter.org

Meet the Chickens. April 10, 2 – 3 p.m. Free. All ages; younger than 18 with adult. Young chicks have arrived at the Homestead Farm. Feed them the old-fashioned way and learn about different breeds and the basics of poultry care. Chippewa Nature Center, Midland; 989-631-0830, www.chippewanaturecenter.org

Spring Frogs. April 14, 6 – 7:30 p.m. All ages; younger than 18 with adult. At the height of breeding season, spring ponds are full of chorus frogs, wood frogs, and spring peepers. Get up close; meet in the Visitor Center. Chippewa Nature Center, Midland; 989-631-0830, www.chippewanaturecenter.org

Nature’s “Untouchables.” April 16, 2 – 3 p.m. Free. Ages 9 and older; younger than 18 with adult. Indoor program to better understand the misrepresented plants and animals that bite, sting, or poison—the “untouchables.” Chippewa Nature Center, Midland; 989-631-0830, www.chippewanaturecenter.org

Full Moon Stroll. April 22, 8 – 10 p.m. Free. Ages 9 and older; younger than 18 with adult. Enjoy the night air filled with bird calls under the light of April’s “grass” moon as it rises over the trees. Chippewa Nature Center, Midland; 989-631-0830, www.chippewanaturecenter.org

Experience Earth Day. April 23, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. All ages. Free event. Celebrate the 46th Earth Day. Plant a young tree or bush, take home native wildflower seeds, build a birdhouse, and learn about native Michigan plants, recycling programs, and ways your family can live a “green” lifestyle. Chippewa Nature Center, Midland; 989-631-0830, www.chippewanaturecenter.org

Morning Bird Walk. April 30, 8 – 10 a.m. Free. Ages 9 and older;


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younger than 18 with adult. All levels of bird enthusiasts are welcome to listen and look for new bird visitors during spring migration. Bring binoculars, or borrow a CNC set. Chippewa Nature Center, Midland; 989-631-0830, www.chippewanaturecenter.org

NetworkingSaginaw County Chamber of Commerce: Percolator Breakfast: April 4, 7:30 – 9 a.m. Horizon’s Conference Center, Saginaw Township; 989-757-2112, www.saginawchamber.org

Stevens Center for Family Business at SVSU: Preparing the

Next Generation to Lead. April 20, 7:30 – 9:15 a.m. No charge, but pre-registration necessary. Saginaw Valley State University, University Center; 989-964-4035.

Midland Area Chamber of Commerce: Chamber Connection. April 20, 5 – 7 p.m. Greater Midland Tennis Center, Midland; 989-839-9522, www.macc.org

Saginaw County Chamber of Commerce: 153rd Annual Meeting. April 22, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Bavarian Inn Lodge, Frankenmuth; 989-757-2115, www.saginawchamber.org

Great Lakes Bay Regional Hispanic Business Association.

Meets second Monday of every month. Meet to network and promote Hispanic businesses and their owners. Saginaw; 989-753-1999, www.mmhba.org

Bay Area Chamber of Commerce: Eye Opener Breakfast. Meets third Friday of every month. April TBD. Held at Bay Valley Resort & Conference Center, Bay City; 989-893-4567, www.baycityarea.com

Midland Area Chamber of Commerce: WakeUp! Midland. April TBD. Held at Great Hall Banquet and Convention Center, Midland; 989-839-9522, www.macc.org

Mount Pleasant Area Chamber of Commerce: Business

Over Breakfast. April TBD. Mt Pleasant; 989-772-2396, www.mt-pleasant.net

Bay Area Chamber of Commerce: Business After Hours. Meets third Thursday of every month. April TBD. Members only. Bay City; 989-893-4567, www.baycityarea.com

Mount Pleasant Area Chamber of Commerce: Business After Hours. April TBD, 5 – 7 p.m. Mt Pleasant; 989-772-2396, www.mt-pleasant.net

Saginaw County Chamber of Commerce: Business After Hours. April TBD. 989-757-2112, www.saginawchamber.org •


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This Midland kindergarten class photo from June 29, 1894, includes a list that identifies the 22 seated children (left to right) as Edna Dexter, Marion Anderson, Ila Eastman, Ralph Price, Veire Killy, Ivah Riordon, Rob Cooper, Willie Thompson, Kathryn Cooper, Fanny Cody, Wenona Rockwell, Mary Killy, Laura Baker, Bertie Cody, Anna Nehal, Alice Price, Beulah Gordon, Jimmy Gaffney, Della Lingle, Eva Laisure, Hazel Beach, and Ruby Joes. Young Arthur Cody (last-listed/male) is reasoned to be held by an adult. Adults listed (likely left to right also) are Maude M. Covert, Mrs. Alice Price, Mrs. A.S. Cody, and Nelson Mosher (possibly Mrs.).

In “Kindergarten” from the Encyclopedia of Children and Childhood: In History and Society (2003), history professor Ellen L. Berg explains that before 1890 in the United States, kindergarten was usually found in private institutions,

often funded by philanthropists, to educate 3- to 6-year-old children of working-class parents, including many immigrants. Kindergarten entered public schools broadly after 1890. By 1900, kindergartens in public schools outnumbered

those in private schools almost two-to-one. At that time, kindergarten classes did not teach reading and writing but rather attempted “to educate the whole child…[in] a large range of social welfare and educational activities,” including to introduce urban students to nature study and helping to clothe, feed, and clean children.

In 1891, the State of Michigan Act 119 authorized introduction of the kindergarten method in Michigan public schools. The act stated that all children between the ages of 4 and 7 were entitled to instruction in the kindergarten department in their respective district. Suitable rooms or apartments, furnished with “the necessary apparatus and appliances for instruction,” were approved. Teachers were required to have qualifications to teach kindergarten methods. Photo by F. Berryman, Midland. Courtesy of Clarke Historical Library, Mount Pleasant. •

The 1894 Kindergaren ClassBY NANCY SAJDAK MANNING


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