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Apocalypse Now:CMU Students Learn about Zombie Culture

The Osprey Migrates to Michigan

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The Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe plays a vital role in regional economic development, through various endeavors that include the Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort, Soaring Eagle Waterpark & Hotel, and Saganing

Eagles Landing Casino.But the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe also has an astounding

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emerged from a grassroots Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe community group called the Ziibiwing Cultural Society, which formed in 1993 as a direct result of the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act

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eventually obtained funding in 1996 from the Saginaw Chippewa Tribal Government to build the Ziibiwing Center. After many years of planning, the Ziibiwing Center opened May 21, 2004.

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Life13 A NEW “CLASS” OF ZOMBIE A Central Michigan University course explores the apocalypse and the undead

16 NUMBERS

18 FLORA & FAUNA Flying angler

20 MARCH CALENDAR

A & E53 EVENTS A comprehensive listing of regional events

54 PEOPLE PICS Pictures of people partying, volunteering, and contributing to a good cause

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Departments5 TRAVEL

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11 EDITOR’S NOTE

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provided me with great opportunities for my education and employment before and after graduation.”

Now, Priestley is a reliability engineer at Hemlock Semiconductor. He explains, “I help troubleshoot and maintain production equipment to ensure [that] a quality product is getting to the customer consistently and on time.”

In advising younger students, Priestley says, “The opportunities are great in any of the engineering fields, not just mechanical. With the direction technology is heading, I would encourage students to pursue a technical field of study, as it will be sure to give them a fulfilling and successful career within the Great Lakes Bay Region and abroad.”

STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) education has garnered recognition in recent issues of Great Lakes Bay magazine. Increasingly, students growing up in this region are benefiting from the emphasis placed on the reliable and growing fields of science, technology, engineering, and math.

Cody Priestley earned a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering from Saginaw Valley State University while working in the co-op program at Dow Corning and Hemlock Semiconductor. The program helped him gain the experience he needed to transition to a full-time position at Hemlock Semiconductor after graduation.

Priestley adds, “The Great Lakes Bay Region is a great place to attend school and start a career. This area

Cody PriestleyReliability Engineer

Dow Corning Grows STEMAn area student becomes local engineer

of Saginaw is the marketing and

communications specialist for

Kettering University, and a freelance

writer and graphic designer.

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FROM THE EDITOR

I’ve always heard that if you want to learn a foreign language, the best way to do so is to immerse yourself in the culture of the country. If you’re too proud to resort to acting out charades and are forced to speak the language to ask for directions and other necessities, you’ll become fluent much sooner than by listening to language tapes or studying a textbook.

Same goes for learning to roll out yeast dough for intoxicatingly aromatic cinnamon rolls. Sure, you can read about the technique in a cookbook, but a more effective process—not to mention one that will seal sweet lifelong memories—is being a student at the elbows of your grandma.

You know how everybody complains about the achievement gap in American schools? What if the problem is really an “engagement” gap, the place students tumble into when they become disconnected to what they are being taught? But there’s good news: Hands-on activities can revive a love of learning and tie intangible concepts to the real world.

Such is the case with specialized programs for preK-12 students that are offered throughout our region. This immersion philosophy and innovative curriculum just might be the coolest way for our youngsters to learn about the natural world around us. The “classrooms” are as much in fields, ponds, woods, and sailing across the Saginaw Bay, as in any traditional school house. There’s instruction on cartography, water quality, forestry, animal behavior, aquatic life, and so much more.

As portrayed in our story, “Go Outside and Play!” (page 33), through regional environmental education programs, students are engaged in learning activities to develop the skills they need to be successful: critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and creativity—all underscored by discovering new things.

How do birds survive winter? Where do they go when they migrate? What’s the age of that tree? Children ask and answer these questions, and, more so, they develop a sense of curiosity that keeps them learning.

Mimi BellEditor in [email protected]

Do and Learn.

is a freelance writer living in Bay

City. She enjoys gardening, cooking,

walking, and her three grandsons.

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is a freelance writer from Saginaw

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Profile 13 | Numbers 16 | Flora & Fauna 18 | Calendar 20

A Central Michigan University courseexplores the apocalypse and the undead

BY ERIN McGRATH | PHOTOS BY DOUG JULIAN

A New “Class” of Zombie


Kelly Murphy is known around Central Michigan University’s (CMU) campus in Mount Pleasant for her love of all things undead.

Murphy, an assistant professor in the philosophy and religion department at CMU, has been bringing that love into her

classroom for the past year by teaching a class centered on apocalypse scenarios and society’s current fascination with zombies.

The official class title is “From Revelation to the Walking Dead: Apocalypse Then and Now.” In the class, students read through classical and contemporary literature, watch clips from older films and recent television shows, and learn to think and write critically about the themes within them.

“People call it the ‘zombie class,’ and it is in some ways. But more generally, it is a class that looks at how cultures across time have thought about the end of the world,” Murphy says. “A big theme of the class was to think about the literature genre and context—what was happening during the time period [when] the texts we read were written, and what that might

have meant to the original authors.”Murphy uses ancient texts in the

beginning of the class that deal with the end of the world, such as the Book of Revelation in the Bible’s New Testament. From there, the class moves forward chronologically and students study how different modern cultural groups have used those religious texts to predict the end of the world.

Students then learn how the zombie phenomenon began and how the notion of a zombie apocalypse has evolved in modern media such as film and television.

“We look at what it (the recent zombie phenomenon) says about our culture, [why] we are so obsessed with zombies, and what zombies represent,” says Murphy.

Students study the Haitian origin of zombies and watch movies such as the late 1960s film Night of the Living Dead, and the more recent young adult book-to-film adaptation, Warm Bodies.

Murphy is in her second year teaching at CMU, and the spring 2015 semester is the second time the class is being offered. Two sections of the class were held during

the spring 2014 semester, and Murphy says more than 60 students took the course—most of whom used it as an elective to fulfill graduation requirements.

In addition to reading through the texts and watching the films, students were also required to “Blog the Apocalypse” by writing several blog entries on the class’s CMU website. Students responded to critical thinking questions that were aimed at connecting the apocalyptic theme of the class to modern concerns such as terrorism, race, and gender equality, and could also comment on each other’s blogs.

Murphy said this helped the students create a community outside of the classroom.

“I had wonderful, amazing, engaged, communicative, thoughtful students. They were very excited and enthusiastic about the course,” she says. “Like many others, I love zombie literature, watching zombie movies [and] zombie television, and I like reading the comics. The class was designed to get students to use their brains and to help them improve skills that they are going to need later in life.” •

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Central Michigan University assistant professor Kelly Murphy leads a class discussion on zombies and apocalypse scenarios

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50 Collecting sap from maple trees and boiling it

down to create maple syrup is called “sugaring off.” The sugaring off season runs from March

through April. It takes 30 – 50 gallons of sap to make just one gallon of maple syrup.

On weekends in March, visit Chippewa Nature Center (400 S Badour Rd, Midland, 989-631-

0830) and spend an afternoon at the Sugarhouse while delighting in the sweet process.

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

61The first Bay City St. Patrick’s Day parade was held at 5:30 p.m. on March 17, 1955. Nearly 10,000 people attended, and the parade was led by grand marshal Jim Noonan.

The 61st anniversary of the Bay City St. Patrick’s Day parade (www.stpatparadebaycity.org) will begin at 2 p.m. on March 15 at Center and Park avenues with big crowds, big floats, and big fun!

In 1987, the U.S. Congress declared March as National Women’s History Month.

Delta College (1961 Delta Rd, University Center, 989-686-9132) hosts multiple events each year in March, including a self-guided walking exhibit titled Women Who Dared. The theme of the exhibit varies—2015’s theme is “Women throughout World Wars.” Did you know the first American woman to die in action during World War II was from Freeland?

1March 1 is National Pig Day, a

celebration started in 1972 to “accord the pig its rightful, though generally

unrecognized, place....” The question, however, is whether honoring pigs includes

forgoing meat or appreciating their offerings.

Farm-to-table restaurant Bradley’s Bistro (216 Federal Ave, Saginaw, 989-752-1400) offers

many vegetarian dishes, while The Rusty Saw Smokehouse BBQ (804 E Midland St, Bay City,

989-332-2948) specializes in meatier options.

7:33Adopted by the United States in 1918, Daylight Savings Time will take place

at 2 a.m. on March 8. The sun will rise at 7:58 a.m., and not set until 7:33 p.m.

Make the most of extended evening daylight. Discover the first signs of

spring on three miles of hiking trails at Price Nature Center (Sheridan Rd,

Bridgeport, www.saginawcounty.com).

4March Madness refers to the final weeks of single-elimination Division I college basketball tournaments in the United States. Multiple games take place in rapid succession, and a loss means the end of the season for that team.

Score great seats! Four televisions and March Madness food and drink specials at Rainmakers Bar and Grill (3325 Davenport Ave, Saginaw, 989-793-7950) make this eatery a slam dunk.


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As the ice breaks up on rivers and lakes, look to the sky to see the flying angler: the Osprey. The Osprey migrates north in March through early April to its breeding grounds in Michigan. You will be impressed by the fishing prowess of the state’s only raptor that dives

into water!There are certain characteristics that

will help you recognize an Osprey (Pandion haliaetus). When flying, its 5-foot-wide wings appear to be bent in the shape of an M. White wing linings marked by a black patch at the wing bend (wrist), along with the flared tips of its flight feathers, distinguish this bird of prey. An Osprey’s flat white head and wide, dark brown eye line separate it from the Bald Eagle, which has a white rounded head. When an Osprey is perched on tree branches

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Catching a fish too large to carry, a juvenile Osprey floated to this rock on the Chippewa River and proceeded to tear it apart.


Mates for life. Male courtship behavior includes a sky dance of roller coaster flights high over the nest area, along with high-pitched squeals and brief hovering. A pair mates for life, returning to the same nest area each year, which is known as site fidelity. The male feeds the female in response to her begging behavior. The male provides all the food for his mate and his young (until they fledge).

Birds that adapt. Ospreys construct flat bulky nests averaging 5 feet wide on dead trees over water. Many Ospreys have readily adapted to using artificial platforms on poles or towers, too. Confirmed nests have been found at Tuttle Marsh in Iosco County and Houghton Lake Flats in Roscommon County.

Sibling fights. Nests surrounded by water help reduce Osprey predation from raccoons or coyotes, but Great Horned Owls still prey on chicks in the nest. Asynchronous hatching of the two to four eggs leads to the larger first-born Osprey chick battling with its siblings; the smallest may starve or get pushed off the nest.

Enemy territory. A Bald Eagle may “pirate” a fish from an Osprey by flying toward it, causing the Osprey to drop its catch, which the eagle retrieves. These two species usually do not nest near each other.

Michigan natives. During the last statewide survey, 124 active Osprey nests were located in the Upper Peninsula and over 100 were located in the Lower Peninsula.

above the water’s edge, you’ll notice its dark wings, back, and tail.

An Osprey flies back and forth about 60 feet high over shallow water. Ospreys hover in place with their wings f lapping and tail spread, deciding on a plan of attack. Suddenly, its wings pull back as it dives headfirst. Just before hitting the water, the Osprey thrusts its legs forward with its talons wide open, making a splash. A clear nictitating membrane protects the eyes like swimming goggles. The Osprey dives into the water, grasping a fish in its sharp talons. After flapping its wings repeatedly to regain altitude and twisting from head to tail to shake off water, the successful hunter heads to a perch or back to the nest.

The remarkable talons of an Osprey aid in its high capture success

rate. Unlike other raptors, an Osprey’s four toes are all equal in length, with long rounded talons that curve downward. When resting, its feet are positioned with three toes forward and one behind, similar to most birds. However, the Osprey’s reversible double-jointed outer toe can be moved backwards, so its talons resemble a cross when stretched wide open. Barbed scales called spicules cover the loose skin on an Osprey’s feet, which hold onto slippery fish. While flying, an Osprey can shift the fish so it is headfirst to reduce wind resistance, another one of its unique abilities.

Clean shallow water, abundant fish, and stable nest sites are necessary requirements for healthy populations of flying anglers. •

OspreyObservations

ABOVE: An Osprey flies with outstretched wings and tailwhile patrolling its habitat.

LEFT: An Osprey’s profile shows its hooked beak, which is used for tearing apart fish. Its dark eye stripe, called a malar stripe, reduces sun glare.


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Cabaret Catch a sassy play at Midland Center for the Arts. Through 3/28.

German Wine DinnerFeast on fine food and wine at Frankenmuth’s Bavarian Inn Restaurant.

Dow Gardens: Butterflies in BloomSee winged beauties aflutter in Midland. Through 4/19.

Yes, We Can! Sunday PerformanceCelebrate artists 80 years of age and older at Midland’s Creative 360.

61st Annual Bay City St. Patrick’s Day ParadeAll things Irish begin at 2 p.m.

Broadway in Saginaw! MemphisDiscover this explosive musical at the Dow Event Center.

The Toughest Monster Truck TourTwo nights of roaring fun take place at Saginaw’s Dow Event Center. Through 3/7.

Maple Syrup DayTaste a sweet treat at Chippewa Nature Center.

3rd Annual Candy Free Egg HuntHave fun at the Mid-Michigan Children’s Museum.

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Exhibit: Strolling Through Paris Circa 1890Ooh la la art on display at the Saginaw Art Museum. Through 6/13.

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Saginaw Valley State University recently received national recognition for its exceptional relationship with the Great Lakes Bay Region’s business community.

The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching selected the institution to receive the 2015 Community Engagement Classification, a designation that marks SVSU as a university deeply engaged with its surrounding region.

“Throughout my nearly 37 years here and during my first year as president, we have sought to instill in our students a deep sense of responsibility to the communities where they live and learn, and as an institution, we strive every day to advance the region we call home,” SVSU President Donald Bachand says. “This is the ultimate affirmation of meeting those goals at the highest national standard.”

SVSU Recognized for Exceptional Community Engagement

Among 241 first-time institutions that requested applications from the Carnegie Foundation for 2015, SVSU was one of 83 nationally to secure the classification during this application cycle. Applicants provide examples of institutionalized practices of community engagement that show alignment among mission, culture, leadership, resources, and practices. The designation remains in effect for 10 years; it has been attained by only 7 percent of U.S. colleges and universities.

The selection is the culmination of decades of supporting and drawing support from the Great Lakes Bay Region. Relationships with the business community, educational institutions, human services providers, and local governments played an important role in the designation.

Leaders with the Bay County Health Department, Midland Area Chamber of Commerce, and United Way of Saginaw County spoke to how SVSU’s engagement with their organizations benefits the region:

Joel Strasz, health director for the Bay County Health Department, was impressed by SVSU’s community commitment.

“We’ve worked with a few organizations of higher learning in the past, but SVSU is different,” Strasz says. “They go beyond just ‘doing research.’ The instructors, staff, and students are fully engaged right here in Bay County. Their expertise and commitment have helped us immensely.”

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Rob Vallentine, director of corporate citizenship and president of The Dow Chemical Company Foundation, says SVSU is leading efforts to improve student performance in science, technology, engineering, and math in middle school, high school, and college.

“SVSU has been a tremendous partner as we work to advance STEM education,” Vallentine says. “They are collaborating with the corporate sector and the K-12 education community to fashion programs that highlight the talents of their faculty and students and directly address regional needs. In our first summer of the Dow Science and Sustainability Education Center at SVSU, we saw high school students introduced to

hands-on, real-life research. They now have a passion for careers in STEM.”

Cherrie Benchley, president and chief executive officer of United Way of Saginaw County, says SVSU’s generosity meets the Great Lakes Bay Region’s human services needs.

“We are very proud of our long-standing, diverse partnership with SVSU,” Benchley says. “Throughout the years, our two organizations have collaborated on programs such as Holiday Wish List, Best Practices Nonprofit Management Institute, and other volunteer and leadership opportunities. It is always a rewarding experience working with the faculty and students at SVSU, as their efforts allow us to expand our reach within

the community, impacting the areas of health, education, and financial stability.”

National research shows that students engaged in the community and on campus are more likely to be successful academically, and to have the critical thinking skills, problem-solving skills, self-efficacy, and adaptability desired by employers. More than 60 percent of SVSU students have engaged in co-curricular service outside of academic course work by their senior year, and 84 percent have engaged with community employers and agencies in internships, field placements, or some other component of their academic preparation.

SVSU serves as a leading resource for the business community. Here, Todd Gregory and Nate Adams of FirstMerit Bank and Jen Carpenter of Junior Achievement of Northeast Michigan meet with SVSU business students Hillary Hunt and Gregory Gaskin to plan a program that will send SVSU business students into regional high schools to serve as advisors for students involved in Junior Achievement.

FEATURE

The Most Important

Meal of the Day

Breakfast is about more than just the food at restaurants in the GLBR

BY PATI LaLONDE | PHOTOS BY DOUG JULIAN

March 2015 | Great Lakes Bay 25Café Zinc

Wonderful things happen over breakfast—strangers become friends, jobs are found, and tasty meals are had.

While it has always been said that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, those heading out to area restaurants for a meal are finding that it’s about more than just the food.

It’s about nourishing the soul as well as the stomach, and perhaps spending a relaxing hour or two with friends or family before the activities of the day begin.

Variety defines the four restaurants featured here, places that serve food all breakfast lovers will enjoy. From a big stack of traditional pancakes and eggs to healthy and elegant choices such as tofu scramble and Eggs Benedict, there’s a dish to satisfy everyone’s taste buds.

We suggest putting that carton of eggs back in the refrigerator and heading out to an area eatery the next time you’re hungry for breakfast. Who knows what adventures may be waiting?

After being in the restaurant business for 30 years, Bill Bringer, owner of Saginaw’s Bringer Inn, has more than a few stories to tell.

But, like all good storytellers, he does have his favorites.

“Sitting at the counter, my friend met someone who worked for Schafer Bakery,” remembers Bringer. “They got to talking, and my friend ended up getting a job. It’s crazy how things work out. You’re sitting there, [so] why not talk to someone? Everyone reaches out to everybody.”

Then there is the group of strangers who met at Bringer Inn and became friends.

“They met individually sitting at the counter,” says Bringer. “Now there is a group of them and they meet every morning at the same table. New people walk in and they are added to the group. It is really something to watch.”

The clientele at Bringer Inn is as varied as the omelets whipped up by Bringer and crew right in front of diners’ eyes.

It’s a place where retirees rub elbows with doctors, lawyers, and those who work in a shop or own other area businesses.

One popular menu item is the create-your-own omelet, which offers diners a choice of four items out of bacon, onion, tomato, mushrooms, ham, green pepper, or Italian or link sausage, served with a side of hash browns.

Second on the list of diner favorites is bacon and eggs or steak and eggs. Many patrons also opt for the breakfast sandwich, made with two eggs any style and a choice of meat and cheese.

And, let’s not forget the pancakes—buttermilk, made from scratch, and covered in regular or sugar-free syrup.

To wash it all down, order a piping hot cup of coffee, or a glass of milk or juice.

Bringer Inn, 516 W Genesee Ave, Saginaw, 989-753-1462. Breakfast is served from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday through Wednesday, and 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., Thursday and Friday.

Heather’s, located in downtown Bay City, is truly the place where the staff knows your name. Owner Heather Christopherson says her restaurant—known for its vegan and vegetarian meals—has a pretty regular group of diners. Not only does the staff know their names, but also what time they will be stopping by as well as their favorite menu items.

While Heather’s does serve the usual eggs, sausage, hash browns, and toast, the restaurant also has healthy alternatives.

In fact, during the past four years that Heather’s has been in business, Christopherson has gained a reputation for using healthy ingredients to make tasty dishes.

One diner favorite, for example, is the tofu scramble.

“It’s something out of the norm,” says Christopherson. “We season it all different ways to make it tasty. We use different spices, including turmeric, to give it a yellow coloring. It almost looks like scrambled eggs. It has a different

texture and it does taste different from an egg; it’s really delicious.”

And, of course, what is breakfast without bacon? Yes, there is tofu bacon to go along with your tofu scramble.

“It’s [made using] a different process than the tofu egg,” Christopherson says. “It has a smoky, maple kind of flavor, but it’s vegan.”

Breakfast dishes at Heather’s include a choice of one of a dozen sides, such as baked butternut squash, toast, or fresh fruit.

Although the popular oatmeal bar is gone, oatmeal is still on the menu, served hot from the kitchen with a variety of toppings.

Drink options include flavored coffees, hot cocoa, and various juices.

The old-fashioned atmosphere not only offers tables for families or groups of friends, but cozy tables for two off in an intimate corner.

Heather’s, 205 Third St, Bay City, 989-402-1116. Breakfast is served from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sunday through Thursday, and 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday and Saturday.

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The secret’s been out for a few years now: The Turkey Roost in Kawkawlin, famous for its turkey dinners, serves delicious breakfast dishes, too.

“We do everything but omelets,” says owner “Turkey” Todd Ballor. “We do wheat cakes, eggs any way you want, [and] all the different meats: ham, sausage, [and] bacon.” What’s the secret to the Turkey Roost’s breakfast success? Ballor says it’s serving premium meats, local produce, homemade thick-sliced toast, and eggs made in a fry pan—not on a grill.

It just makes the eggs fluffier, he says.

Over-easy or basted is the most common style of eggs to order, with fluffy scrambled eggs coming in second.

The Turkey Roost is the place where local families gather to discuss the news up and down the Lake Huron corridor, from Bay City to Pinconning.

“We have round tables,” says Ballor. “Groups of farmers or retirees gather around the tables to talk.”

Kawkawlin locals aren’t the only regulars stopping by. Because its location is not far from I-75, the Turkey Roost is a natural stopping off point for those heading Up North to fish, hunt, snowmobile, or vacation.

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Midland’s Café Zinc is the place to get adventurous when it comes to breakfast.If you’re looking to try something new, one option is the Southwest Egg

Roulade, a combination of chorizo, pepper jack cheese, pico de gallo, avocado, sour cream, and hash browns.

“We have the best tasting food that is a little bit out of the ordinary,” says executive chef Theo Bawar.

Café Zinc is the place to go for businesspeople from the downtown Midland area as well as guests of The H Hotel (Café Zinc is located within the hotel). Though the food can be a little more pricy than other area restaurants, it’s well worth it when you can have, for example, a crêpe filled with shrimp, scallions, smoked salmon, and mirin, served with a sesame rice cake, for breakfast.

Not feeling quite that adventurous? Try an omelet, one of the most popular items on the menu.

But even omelets take on a whole new flavor under the hands of Bawar and crew: They make them based on what ingredients are currently in season.

If you don’t see what you want on the menu, make a request, and if the ingredients are in the kitchen, the staff will make it to order.

“We pride ourselves on not only our ambiance, but our service,” says Bawar.To drink, diners can order smoothies, cappuccinos, espressos, and lattes. And,

on the weekends, you’ll see couples celebrating a special occasion with a romantic breakfast, complete with mimosas. The special occasion can be anything from an anniversary to a first date.

Bawar says breakfast can be made even more romantic by ordering two different entrées and sharing. He suggests, for example, the Eggs Benedict and the Panettone French Toast.

“It gives you the sweet and the savory,” he says, “and a little bit of both to share. That would be a great thing to do.”

Cafe Zinc, 111 N Main St, Midland, 989-837-6030, www.thehhotel.com. Breakfast is served from 6:30 to 11 a.m., every day.

One of the most popular dishes on the menu is the No. 2. It’s extra-large eggs, any style, with a fried potato-and-onion mixture, a choice of meat, and homemade toast.

“It’s the most popular because of the potatoes,” says Ballor. “You’re getting something that’s fresh cut every day. They are Michigan russets from a nice farmer in Munger. It’s one of the better frying potatoes. People want it homemade and they want it fresh, and that’s what we give them every day.”

Turkey Roost, 2273 S Huron Rd, Kawkawlin, 989-684-5200, www.turkeyroostrestaurant.com. Breakfast is served from 6:30 a.m. to 11 p.m., Monday through Saturday, and until noon on Sunday.

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idland resident Danielle King looks forward to hearing about what

her two sons learned while at preschool. They may tell her about lessons involving writing

their names—in mud, using sticks as writing utensils—or they may come home literally drenched in mud, exclaiming, “We had the best day at school! We went to the pond and learned about frogs!”

A sign next to King’s washing machine reads: Our best days usually end with the dirtiest clothes.

“They (King’s sons) are learning so much, in a different context,” she says.

King’s sons attend Nature Preschool at Chippewa Nature Center, an environmental education program in Midland where hands-on, nature-based learning (and sometimes getting downright muddy) is the curriculum.

Environmental education programs, using nature as the central organizing concept, aim to lay a foundation for children to connect with and actively participate in the natural world around them. The goal of the programs is to teach children how to learn about and investigate their environment, and also how to make intelligent, informed decisions about taking care of it.

According to the Michigan No Child Left Inside Coalition, children today spend an average of 6.5 hours a day with electronic media, but less than 30 minutes a week in unstructured outdoor play. Yet, studies show that children who regularly play outside are more creative, have improved attention spans and test scores, and show fewer signs of obesity than children who do not regularly play outside. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, obesity rates have more than doubled in children and quadrupled in adolescents in the past 30 years.

Could environmental education programs be the “breath of fresh air” today’s children need? Read on to discover what types of environmental education programs are available to youths in the Great Lakes Bay Region.

Mission: To foster environmental stewardship of the Saginaw Bay Watershed and the Great Lakes ecosystem, and to provide personal development opportunities for learners of all ages through shipboard and land-based educational experiences.

Students in the Benthic Brigade, Plankton Privates, or Water Wardens, different groups in BaySail’s environmental education programs, spend their days collecting and testing water samples, examining plankton under microscopes, navigating nautical courses, and possibly even steering their classroom—that is, the awe-inspiring tall ship Appledore IV.

Shirley Roberts, executive director of Bay City-based BaySail, says BaySail programs promote environmental stewardship through education. Each program includes an environmental science component aimed at increasing the proficiency of participants in subjects related to STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics).

“We often assume that because we live by all of this water and have access to it, we understand it,” says Roberts. “The reality is not so. Many students have never been on a boat before stepping aboard this big, beautiful ship. They experience this freshwater resource in new, exciting, and unforgettable ways.”

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Mission: To provide a premier early childhood environment that meets the developmental needs of the whole child, while initiating him or her into a lifelong, meaningful relationship with the natural world.

Whether in snow pants and boots or raincoats and galoshes, 3- and 4-year-old students at Chippewa Nature Center’s Nature Preschool in Midland venture out on a daily one-hour hike (in any weather element except lightning). A winter hike may very well include sledding, which could easily prompt a student to inquire how animals travel in the winter. Right there in the woods, a lesson about animal behavior and winter survival tactics may transpire.

Rachel Larimore, director of education at Chippewa Nature Center, says Nature Preschool is the perfect combination of early childhood education and environmental education, teaching youths both academic and socioemotional skills using nature as its tool.

“[Through] splashing in ponds [and] playing with frogs, a child may learn how fast they need to move to catch a frog, [and] maybe ask questions about the spots on the frog,” Larimore says. “It’s building and nurturing that sense of wonder, inquiry skills that will later play out in academics.”

BaySail’s environmental education programs include Science Under Sail, History Under Sail, and Ecosail. Designed for students in grades K – 12, each program offers age-appropriate educational opportunities. History Under Sail takes students back in time, focusing on Michigan’s natural resources and early settlers’ roles, and Ecosail combines scientific exploration of water quality with seamanship, navigation, and survival at sea activities.

However, Science Under Sail is BaySail’s f lagship program. Science Under Sail, launched in 1998, was awarded “Sea Education Program

of the Year” in 2002 by Tall Ships of America. The program also provides grade-level materials aligned with Michigan Science Grade Level Content Expectations.

Science Under Sail students are encouraged to participate in shipboard activities aimed at promoting higher-level thinking, from identifying birds and waterfowl to identifying point source and nonpoint source pollution. Each student is given a take-home educational journal to promote extended learning and to help students remember their Science Under Sail experience.

“We’ve had the opportunity to touch a lot of lives and educate a lot of people,” says Roberts. “Students step aboard this beautiful ship and learn to connect to the resource.”

How to Enroll: Call 989-895-5193, or visit www.baysailbaycity.orgCost: Science Under Sail is $850 for up to 35 people; scholarships

are often available.When it’s offered: Spring, April – June; fall, September – OctoberWho can participate: Students in grades K - 12Fun Fact: Since Science Under Sail began in 1998, BaySail has

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Mission: To educate, lead, and serve youths through a positive learning environment, providing hands-on experience in a natural setting.

Spending three days and two nights at Hartley Outdoor Education Center is somewhat of a local rite of passage. As Eric Rutherford, director of Hartley, says, “If you grew up around here, you’ve more than likely gone to Hartley. It’s really this kind of iconic part of the fabric that makes up Saginaw County.”

Owned and operated by the Saginaw Intermediate School District, Hartley’s residential program (including the overnight stay) is generally for fourth through sixth grade students, though customized programs and visiting lengths are available for students of all ages. For example, a one-day program is available for preschoolers, and includes time spent at Hartley’s living, working Murphy Farm.

Hartley operates in alignment with state and district guidelines for schools, and education is core curriculum-based with emphasis placed on three main categories: science, social and living history studies, and outdoor skills.

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The Nature Preschool opened in 2007, and a permanent home was built for the program in 2009: The Margaret Ann (Ranny) Riecker Nature Preschool Center, a two-classroom, LEED™ Gold Certified building. Each year, 88 students are greeted by the large, stuffed black bear that marks the entrance to the preschool. Creative and cooperative play is encouraged through an indoor tree fort and a sand and water play area. Animal hides and skulls adorn the walls of the natural environment.

On any given day at Nature Preschool, students will be encouraged to climb trees and build forts. They will participate in a daily hike through the forest, meadows, and trails, possibly visiting the animals at the Homestead Farm, tending to the herb garden at the Log Schoolhouse, or splashing around in the Arbury Pond along the way.

“We use daily outdoor experiences with nature to connect kids with the world around them,” Larimore says, “and to help them see themselves as active participants in it.”

How to Enroll: Pick up a registration packet at Chippewa Nature Center, or visit www.chippewanaturecenter.org

Cost: Varies based on two-, three-, or four-day-a-week options. The goal is to have no family pay more than 5 percent of their gross income toward tuition; scholarships are available.

When it’s offered: September – May Who can participate: 3- and 4-year-old childrenFun Fact: Rachel Larimore wrote Establishing a Nature-based

Preschool as a guide for other organizations interested in starting a similar program. Bullock Creek Schools, for example, recently started a nature-based kindergarten program.

The program’s tagline is “Explore. Engage. Educate.” Rutherford says, “Kids explore in nature here, and that’s where we get the engagement. Kids are seeing, touching, and experiencing nature. We make it come to life, which is difficult to do in a cinderblock environment.”

During their stay at Hartley, students are exposed to four three-hour classes, chosen by the school before their arrival. Class options are vast, including wetland, where students take samples from ponds and lakes and study them under microscopes; mammals, in which students hike to find animal tracks and habitats; and pioneers, with students learning the skills and habits of early settlers.

Youths may discover actual animal habitats for the first time when exploring Hartley’s 300 acres of woods, lakes, and wetlands. They may cook over an open fire while learning about wilderness survival, or make candles like pioneers.

Through each class, and their stay at Hartley as a whole, students move from having a general awareness of environmental concepts to making memorable connections with the outdoors.

“Many kids who come to Hartley aren’t often exposed to the outdoors,” says Rutherford. “Non-traditional students step up to challenges, [and] kids discover themselves. Education far beyond the walls of the classroom takes place here.”

How to Enroll: Call 989-865-6295, or visit www.sisd/hartley Cost: $100 - $120 per student, based on in-district or out-of-district

location.When it’s offered: September – June Who can participate: Students in grades 4 - 6 Fun Fact: Since 1975, over 150,000 students have participated in

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Lisa Purchase Kelly and her husband, Scott Kelly, of Saginaw, wanted to open a restaurant of their own for years. Scott had long worked as a chef, and was ready to take on the challenge of his own kitchen. The couple talked about how they wanted to do things—to run a restaurant that had less of a negative environmental impact than the standard chain eatery, that focused on locally-sourced foods and a seasonal menu made from scratch, and that helped bring a sense of community to the area.

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“We were staying at a cabin to fly fish, and there was a fox that we would see most days running in the woods. My daughter began joking that we should bring him home as a pet, and went so far as to name him Bradley,” Kelly says. “When we began talking about names, we decided that a fox captured the elegantly down-to-earth atmosphere we wanted to create, so Bradley it was.”

The restaurant is an eclectic American bistro with global influences. Dishes that have been featured include Pad Thai, Chicken Cacciatore, Roasted Duck with Cranberries, and Poutine (a Canadian dish made with French fries and topped with a gravy-like sauce and cheese curds).

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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.

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.

Chan’s Garden: 215 Third St, Bay City, 989-892-8861. Variety of Asian and Chinese dishes. Weekly specials. Takeout 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, and rolls, traditional bento box meals, noodle dishes, and Japanese specialties. Daily specials and carryout.

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, Mount 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. Carry out.

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.

La Zeez International Market & Deli: 144 Ashman Cir, Midland, 989-633-0045. Authentic Indian-Pakistani cuisine. Indian, Middle Eastern, Chinese, Turkish, Greek, South American, and Italian foods and spices.

ItalianB&C Pizza: Three locations: 476 N Tuscola Rd, Bay City, 989-892-1519; 4787 Fashion Square Mall, Saginaw Township; 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.

Little Italy Café & Deli: 3305 W River Rd, Sanford, 989-687-5212. Pizza, pastas, calzones, grilled panini sandwiches, and salads. Favorites include Tuscan chicken, portabella mushroom ravioli, and grilled sweet Italian sausage.

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.

Pizza Sam’s: 102 W Main St, Midland, 989-631-1934. Soups, sandwiches, gyros, Coney Island hotdogs, 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.

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.

MediterraneanTaboon: 5212 Bay Rd, Kochville Township, 989-401-7745. Middle Eastern cuisine, including falafel, kebabs, and shawarma.

Yasmeen’s Mediterranean Foods: 3545 Bay Rd, Saginaw Township, 989-791-3082. Specialty

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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: Two locations: 4570 Bay Rd, Saginaw Township, 989-799-1700; and 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.

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.

Qdoba Mexican Grill: Three locations: 6910 Eastman Rd, Midland, 989-837-2600; 1529 Mission St, Mt. Pleasant, 989-772-2324; and 5165 Bay Rd, Saginaw Township, 989-497-9800. Signature flavors and three-cheese nachos.

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.

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 HousesAtrium: 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.

Bancroft 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.

Crumbs Gourmet Cookie Café: 4882 Gratiot Rd, Saginaw Township, 989-498-4010. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner, including sandwiches, pizzas, soups, and wraps. Beer and wine available.

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.

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.

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. Fairly-traded, 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.

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.

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

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.

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.

ThunderBrew Coffee Company: 7194 Gratiot Rd, Thomas Township, 989-401-0180. Coffee and espresso drinks, teas, smoothies, ice cream, sandwiches, wraps, and pizza.

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).

Bare Bones Bar.B.Que. & 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.

Bella Bella’s Family Restaurant: 3124 Jefferson Ave, Midland, 989-835-4782. Italian and American fare for lunch and dinner. Takeout and delivery 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.”

Bradley’s Bistro: 216 Federal Ave, Saginaw. 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.


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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.

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

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.

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

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 take-out 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-n-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.

Lindsay Truffler Café: 607 E Midland St, Bay City, 989-391-9480. Artisan chocolates, soups, salads, tamales, and burgers. Locally-sourced ingredients and a menu that changes with each season.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Sullivan’s Black Forest Brew Haus & Grill: 281 Heinlein, Frankenmuth, 800-890-6877. Fish & chips, steaks, seafood, burgers, and deep-dish pizza. One dozen hand-crafted 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, and 2903 Pierce Rd, Kochville Township. Upscale pizzas use infused dough and hand-cut vegetables. Specialty sandwiches. Unusual combinations make up 11 variations of omelets.

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.

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.

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.

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

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 hotdogs. 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.

Light House Bakery & Deli: 285 S Outer Dr, Saginaw, 989-754-7088. Lunch specials. One soup and sandwich offered daily. Cakes, pies, cookies, and doughnuts.

North Side Deli: 2218 N Saginaw Rd, Midland, 989-832-3354. Soups, salads, 35+ sandwiches, hot dogs, and fried chicken.

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.

Lindsay Truffler: 508 SalzburgAve, Bay City, 989-391-9480. Truffles in unique flavor combinations, caramels, cookies, hot cocoa mix,and handcrafted confections.

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.

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

Sugar Rush Sweets and Treats: 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 DiningFireside 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, 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,


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.

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.

Lumber Barons: 804 E Midland St, Bay City, 989-891-0100. Steak, handcrafted beer, and American fare. Arcade, bar-style games, and poker games benefiting charities.

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.

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.

Mott’s Place Bar & Grille: 417 S Michigan Ave, Saginaw, 989-249-4249. A neighborhood bar

with a hometown atmosphere, live entertainment, Michigan beer on tap, and bar food offerings.

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.

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

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.

Sullivan’s Food & Spirits: 5235 Gratiot Rd, Saginaw Township, 989-799-1940. Famous for its fish n’ chips. Full menu. Signature corned beef and cabbage served occasionally throughout the year.

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

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.

Rattlesnake Rick’s Roadhouse: 708 Saginaw St, Bay City, 989-391-9722. Whether you like your meat or seafood mesquite grilled, smoked, barbecued, marinated, or char-grilled, you’ll find it here.

Rustic Inn Steak House & Saloon: 133 N Saginaw St, St.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Bay Street Station: 1313 Bay St, Saginaw, 989-791-1313. Salads, sandwiches, nachos, burgers, and quesadillas. Imported beers on tap.

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.

Creekside Bar & Grille: 9387 Gratiot Rd, Thomas Township, 989-781-0050. Eclectic menu of venison sliders, signature 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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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, Saginaw, 989-792-1959. Gyros, shish-ka-bobs, dolmades, saganaki, and baklava. Hot turkey, spaghetti, ribs, and wing dings. Beer, liquor, and wine.•

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open until 7 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays (989) 636-7604 Email: [email protected]

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Saginaw Township Community SchoolsWestdale Elementary

National Title I Distinguished School!Westdale was selected in Category 1, which recognizes Title I schools that have displayed exceptional student performance for 2 or more years. In 2013, only 23 schools across the nation were recognized as Category 1 National Title I Distinguished schools. Congratulations to the Westdale staff! We are PROUD of you!

The Westdale staff, back row (L to R): Lisa Loeffler, Mary Beth Carlisle, Kris Mikoleizik, Jami Sala, Alicia Watt, Andrea Torres, Michelle Sprague, Sandy Vauhkonen, Anne Kowalski, and Jeanne Watz. Front Row (L to R): Principal Karen Volk, Sara Miller, Amanda Goidosik, Nicole Hartwick, Autumn Romain, and Kari Keith. Missing: Renee Clarey and Amanda Smith.

Kinder Kare Children’s Center Warm, Loving Environment

Developmentally Appropriate Curriculum Serving Children Infant to 12 Years

Open Monday - Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Breakfast, Lunch, P.M. Snack Provided

Preschool options available at all locations

For a location near you, please call 989-695-2151.

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Continuing education and professional development is crucial in our fast-changing world. Although adding college coursework to a demanding work schedule and family commitments might seem impossible, you don’t have to feel stuck. Ferris State University has made it easier and more affordable than ever to increase your employability, skills, and pay scale.

Ferris partners with 19 community colleges and has 21 locations throughout the state of Michigan. Two are located in or near the Great Lakes Bay Region: one at Mott Community College in Flint and the other at Delta College in University Center.

Emily Clement, director of strategic partnerships at Delta, explains, “Delta College and Ferris State University have several 3+1 articulation agreements in place that will allow interested students the opportunity to complete their bachelor’s degree on our campus.”

This means that many students can earn three years of credits from Delta, paying the Delta credit rate, and then complete their degree with one

additional year of credits from Ferris. Credits are also often accepted from other institutions.

Greg Teter, department chair for Criminal Justice at Delta, says, “The Delta/Ferris 3+1 program is an outstanding opportunity for student growth. There is a start date, a finish date, and a lot of hard work in between, but education is well worth it in the end!”

The relationship between the two schools began more than 20 years ago, and over the past five years, the enrollment in Ferris programs at Delta has grown by 200 percent. The benefits to students in the area have grown immensely, too. The two institutions work so closely that students can take approved credits from Delta and Ferris simultaneously. Because Ferris has a financial aid agreement with Delta, students can apply for financial aid through Ferris and benefit from third party billing, employer tuition reimbursement, scholarship opportunities, and payment plan options.

A couple of noteworthy programs offered include a Business Administration-Professional

Track, which allows students to use a variety of specialized associate degree concentrations to build a Business Administration degree, and a Business Administration Track, which is offered fully online through Ferris. The programs are designed to equip graduates for entry-level positions as well as advancement in the rapidly-changing work environments of businesses, governments, and non-profit organizations.

In addition to these programs, Ferris also offers degree completion on the Delta campus for the Criminal Justice, Early Childhood Education, and Information Security and Intelligence degree programs.

For a full list of online completion degrees, visit www.ferris.edu/statewide. With this option, you may never need to attend face-to-face classes, although you would be more than welcome to attend your commencement ceremony at the Big Rapids campus of Ferris State University.

Prospective students should apply directly to Ferris. Go to www.ferris.edu, and choose the “Midland/Bay/Saginaw” option.

Ferris State University at Delta College | 989-686-9256Ferris outreach coordinator: Kimberly Brandimore | Delta academic advising center, room D-102 | [email protected]

Ferris State University at Delta CollegeYour degree may be closer than you think

Kim Brandimore, Ferris State University Outreach Coordinator, works with a student at Ferris State University at Delta College’s academic advising center

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In a world that values innovation, collaboration, and technological advancement, training in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) areas can make all the difference. Students in the Great Lakes Bay Region who attend Bay-Arenac ISD Career Center are equipped with the necessary skills for a seamless transition to higher education and high-wage, high-demand careers.

Linda Engelhardt, Career Center Principal, says, “The Bay-Arenac ISD Career Center opened its classrooms and labs 42 years ago. So much has changed in career and technical education from then until now. Today, over 82 percent of Career Center students plan to attend a college, university, technical school, or community college in order to be successful in our highly-competitive global economy.”

The Career Center offers 23 programs that give students the opportunity to engage in project-based learning, earn college credit while

still in high school, earn professional state and national certifications, and gain work experience at local businesses. Employers like hiring Career Center students because they have technical skills and abilities that allow them to contribute to the workplace immediately.

The Engineering Drafting program has changed tremendously over the years. Students who choose the Engineering Drafting program will have the opportunity to work with the latest technologies, such as CAD software and 3-D printers, while working toward a national certification through the American Design Drafting Association. Students may earn college credits at Delta College, Ferris State University, or Baker College while at the Career Center.

Eric Stasser, the Engineering Drafting program instructor, is highly respected by his students for the knowledge and industry experience he brings to the classroom. He brings out the best in each and every student,

encouraging personal growth, respecting individuality, celebrating innovative thinking, and modeling positive leadership. It is evident he loves teaching and truly cares about his students.

Clayton Piechowiak, a 2011 graduate of Stasser’s Engineering Drafting program and a senior mechanical engineering student at Saginaw Valley State University, says, “Mr. Stasser prepared me with the necessary skills to be a successful university student and member of the SVSU Cardinal Formula Racing Team. Attending the Career Center made me a better person and a better candidate for opportunities in life.”

The success of Stasser’s program is obvious through the scholarships his students receive and the top places they earn in state and national competitions. Stasser, a mechanical design engineer, says, “To me, nothing is more rewarding than seeing your students succeed. It doesn’t get any better than that.”

Students interested in attending the Career Center should contact their high school counselor.

Bay-Arenac ISD Career Center | 4155 Monitor Rd | Bay City | 989-686-4770 | www.baisd.net/careercenter

Linda Engelhardt, Principal | [email protected]

Bay-Arenac ISD Career Center

Above: Lillian Robbins is a Bay City Central High School senior in the Engineering Drafting program at the Bay-Arenac ISD Career Center. She has competed nationally for SkillsUSA, is a coordinator for the STEM camp for middle school girls, and participates in Quiz Bowl. She plans to pursue a degree in mechanical engineering at Michigan Technological University.

Inset: Eric Stasser received the Michigan Department of Education 2015 Excellence in Practice Award, presented by Governor Rick Snyder at the Michigan Career Education Conference.

The first children’s book published by Great Lakes Bay Publishing, publishers of Great Lakes Bay (Regional Lifestyle Magazine), Great Lakes Bay Business magazine, and Great Lakes Bay Family magazine, takes readers on an alphabet adventure.

For a list of locations that sell the book, or to purchase a copy through the READ Association of Saginaw County, call 989-755-8402.

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1. Teresa Martin and Sylvia Christenson2. Amy Grochowski, Emily Anderson, and Cathy Koebke3. Steve and Leesa Battershell4. Laura and Ed Ratkos

DETAILS: Guests enjoyed live music, fine food, gourmet chocolates, and professional networking opportunities at the annual fundraising event.Proceeds benefited the Possible Dream Program. photos by Doug Julian

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1. Sonya and Aliyana Villarreal 2. Lance Schwiderson and Erica Pritchard3. Elizabeth Allen, Haley Lynch, and Keeley Robel4. Tatiana Villarreal and William Hansen

DETAILS: The brunch, presented by La Unión Cívica Mexicana, included cultural activities, a dessert table, and traditional dishes. Many guests wore calavera faces, a symbolic part of the Dia de los Muertos celebration. photos by Doug Julian

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Sponsored Events READ Association of Saginaw County: 10th Annual Books for BreakfastCelebrate National Reading Month with an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast and literacy activities, including character visits, a new book for every child, and storytelling to promote family reading time. Bring a canned goods donation to benefit Hidden Harvest and the East Side Soup Kitchen for a chance to win books.

Tickets are $3, and children younger than 1 are free. Proceeds benefit the READ Association of Saginaw County, a non-profit organization helping students improve their reading skills and discover the joy of reading.

When: Saturday, March 7, 9 – 11:30 a.m.Where: Hunger Solution Center, SaginawFor information and tickets: Call 989-755-8402, or visit www.READinSaginaw.org

Saginaw Art Museum: Cheeseburgers in Margaritaville Get out of the cold and enjoy cheeseburgers, margaritas, and live Caribbean island tunes and Jimmy Buffet songs. Tickets are $60/$50 in advance;

$30 for young professionals; and $40 for Saginaw Art Museum members. Proceeds provide art at the Saginaw Art Museum through quality arts and cultural programs that merit the Great Lakes Bay Region. When: Friday, March 6, 7 – 10 p.m.Where: Horizons Conference Center, Saginaw TownshipFor information and tickets: Call 989-754-2491, or purchase tickets online at www.saginawartmuseum.org

Rescue Ministries of Mid-Michigan: 4th Annual Hockey for the Homeless with the Saginaw SpiritEnjoy an exciting Saginaw Spirit hockey game, and support the homeless. Whether you attend solo, take the whole family, or send your team of employees, the night is sure to be fun and will support a great cause.

Tickets are $12/$10 per person for groups of 25 or more. Proceeds raise operating funds for City Rescue Mission of Saginaw and Good Samaritan Rescue Mission of Bay City.

When: Saturday, March 14, 7:11 p.m.Where: Dow Event Center, SaginawFor information and tickets: Contact Monica at 989-752-6051, ext. 145

Art and MuseumsSecond Saturday Speaker Series. Held the second Saturday of each month, 1 p.m. Free admission. Presentation by local historian. Light refreshments provided. Historical Museum of Bay County, Bay City; 989-893-5733, www.bchsmuseum.org

Let’s Do Lunch. March 4, 12 – 1 p.m. Free admission. Central Michigan University music and theater students directed by Annette Thornton, PhD. Held the first Wednesday of every month, event features include 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: Teen Works and Kids Creations. March 6 – April 3. Free admission. Reception: March 6, 5 – 7

p.m. Works of art created by students from Bay City public schools and surrounding areas. Studio 23/The Arts Center, Bay City; 989-894-2323, www.studio23baycity.org

Wellspring Literary Series. March 9, 7 p.m. Free admission. An art-inspired experience, featuring Tarfia Faizullah, of poetry reading, music, and food from a local deli. Made possible by the Russ Herron Poetry Fund of the Mt. Pleasant Area Community Foundation. Art Reach of Mid-Michigan, Mt. Pleasant; 989-773-3689, www.artreachcenter.org Exhibit: Strolling Through Paris Circa 1890. March 13 – June 13. Saginaw Art Museum, Saginaw; 989-754-2491, www.saginawartmuseum.org

Exhibit: 2015 Annual Juried CMU Student Art. Through March 28. Free admission. Displayed artwork is created by students at Central

Michigan University. University Art Gallery, CMU, Mt. Pleasant; 989-774-7457, www.uag.cmich.edu

Faculty Exhibition. Through April 18. Admission fee. The creative visions of the professional artists who teach classes at the Alden B. Dow Museum School. Alden B. Dow Museum of Science & Art, Midland; 989-631-5930, www.mcfta.org

Exhibit: 19th and 20th Century American and European Figurative Bronze Sculpture. Through May 16. Free admission. Thirty seven bronze figurative sculptures from collections in the Great Lakes Bay Region, including 3 private collectors. Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum, SVSU, University Center; 989-964-7125, www.marshallfredericks.org

Exhibit: Leonardo da Vinci; Man, Inventor, Artist, Genius. Through

May 17. Admission fee. One of history’s greatest artists, scientists and inventors. Alden B. Dow Museum of Science & Art, Midland; 989-631-5930, www.mcfta.org

AttractionsUncorked Series. Every first and third Thursday, 5:30 – 7 p.m. Free event. New kind of “Happy Hour” in the Saints & Sinners Lounge. Complimentary snack, cash bar, and a variety of themes to think and drink creatively about. March 5, Drinks and da Vinci. March 19, Green with Envy. Midland Center for the Arts, Midland; 989-631-5930, www.mcfta.org

Mid-Michigan Young Onset Parkinson’s Support Group Meeting. Meets the third Tuesday of each month. Held inside United Way office, 909 Washington Ave, Bay City


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Authentic Japanese Tea Ceremony. Second Saturdayof 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

Third Fridays. Every thirdFriday, 7 p.m. Donation fee $5. Open mic with Oz Oswald. The White Crow Conservatory of Music, Saginaw Township; 989-790-2118, http://whitecrowconservatory.blogspot.com

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. March 20 and 21, Be the Chemist: Discover Midland’s Science. 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. Fee of $5. The café night brings fabulous performance, casual spontaneity, and an evening of music. The White Crow Conservatory of Music, Saginaw Township; 989-790-2118, http://whitecrowconservatory.blogspot.com/

Children’s Story Time at Dow Gardens. Every Friday at 10 a.m. Dow Gardens, Midland; 989-631-2677, www.dowgardens.org Tai Chi with Jim Bush. Every Saturday, 10 a.m. Fee $5. The White Crow Conservatory of Music, Saginaw Township; 989-790-2118, http://whitecrowconservatory.blogspot.com/

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 Township; 989-790-2118,

http://whitecrowconservatory.blogspot.com/

Grandparents are Free! March 1, 12 – 5 p.m. Grandparents receive free admission every first Sunday of the month through May. Mid-Michigan Children’s Museum, Saginaw; 989-399-6626, www.michildrensmuseum.com

Dow Gardens: Butterflies in Bloom. Through April 19, 10 a.m. – 4:15 p.m. Late Night Wednesdays, March 11 – April 19, 10 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. Admission $5/students $1. Colorful butterflies from around the world. Crafts, activities, and tours available on weekends. Dow Gardens, Midland; 989-631-2677, www.dowgardens.org

Saginaw Spirit vs. Plymouth Whalers. March 3, 10:45 a.m. Dow Event Center, Saginaw; 989-497-7747, www.saginawspirit.com

Starting a Business. March 4, 2 – 5 p.m. March 19, 5:30 – 8 p.m. March 25, 1 – 4 p.m. Free. Series of afternoon and evening seminars meant to help entrepreneurs with business planning. March 4, Grace A. Dow Memorial Library, Midland; March 19, Hoyt Library, Saginaw; March 25, Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library, Bay City. Michigan Small Business Development Center, 989-686-9679, www.SBDCMichigan.org

2015 Scrapbook Weekend at Bavarian Inn Restaurant. March 6 – 8. Event begins at 5 p.m. on March 6, and ends at 5 p.m. on March 8. Admission is $175, and includes meals, a pretzel-rolling experience, tax, and gratuity. Scrapbook in a unique, creative environment. Vendors available. Bavarian Inn Restaurant, Frankenmuth; 989-652-9941, www.bavarianinn.com

Yes We Can! Luncheon—How Midland Has Changed the World. March 6, 11:30 a.m. Cost $30. Catered lunch. Bill Barker will lead a panel of experts who will describe how activities in the Midland area

have made contributions to the world throughout history. Yes We Can! programs honor artists and scientists who are 80 and older. Reservations required. Creative 360, Midland; 989-837-1885, www.becreative360.org

The Toughest Monster Truck Tour. March 6, 7:30 p.m. March 7, 1 and 7:30 p.m. Adult tickets $22 – $37/child tickets start at $12. Dow Event Center, Saginaw; 989-759-1330, www.doweventcenter.com

German Wine Dinner at Bavarian Inn Restaurant. March 13, 6:30 p.m. Admission $55, and includes meal, wine, and gratuity. Menu designed and prepared by Chef Phil Fahrenbruch, 2012 Silver Plate Award winner. Reservations and prepayment required. Bavarian Inn Restaurant, Frankenmuth; 989-652-9941, www.bavarianinn.com

Summer Camp Kick-off. March 14, 12 – 3 p.m. Free admission. One-stop-shop to learn about upcoming summer camps and classes in the region. Midland Center for the Arts, Midland; 989-631-8250, www.mcfta.org

22nd Annual Mid-Michigan Golf Show. March 14, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Free admission. Golf vendors from all over Michigan, presentations, and activities. Northwood University, Midland; 989-631-1490, www.wmpxwmrx.com

Saginaw Spirit vs. Plymouth Whalers. March 14, 7:11 p.m. Dow Event Center, Saginaw; 989-497-7747, www.saginawspirit.com

Family Arts Fiesta and Kids Craft Show. March 14, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Admission fee. Opportunities to create take-home art, performers, a craft fair, games, prizes, and concessions. Mid-Michigan Children’s Museum, Saginaw; 989-399-6626, www.michildrensmuseum.com

Spring Art & Craft Show. March 14, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Admission $2/children 10 and younger free. Over 85 crafters and artists from Michigan. Jewelry, soaps and lotions, clothing, stained glass, spring décor, and more. Horizons

Conference Center, Saginaw Township; 989-751-2112, www.keepsakecollectionshows.com

Leprechaun Runs. March 14, 2 p.m. Children run 1/8-mile, ¼-mile, ½-mile, and/or 1-mile races. All children receive a T-shirt; finishers receive a medal. Dow Bay Area Family Y, Bay City; www.barc-mi.com

St. Patrick’s Day Races: The Irish Double. March 15, 9:30 a.m., 8K run; 11:30 a.m., 5K run; 11:35 a.m., 5K walk. All participants receive a medal. Register online. For information, email [email protected]. Downtown Bay City; www.barc-mi.com

Big Strategies for Small Business—Marketing and Branding Your Local Small Business. March 17, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Cost at the door is $20 for members/$25 for non-members. Four-part series of plated lunch meetings, keynote speakers, and opportunities to network with other small business owners. Usable information and management practices. Four Points by Sheraton, Saginaw Township; 989-752-7161, www.saginawchamber.org

Yes We Can! Luncheon honoring Don Carlyon. March 20, 11:30 a.m. Admission $30. Catered luncheon; reservations required. Creative 360’s Yes We Can! program honors artists and scientists who are 80 and older. Creative 360, Midland; 989-837-1885, www.becreative360.org

Saginaw Sting vs. Reading Panthers Football Game. March 20, 7:30 p.m. Dow Event Center, Saginaw; 989-759-1330, www.saginawsting.com

“Welcome Spring” Open House. March 20 – 21. Free event. Downtown Bay City welcomes spring with open houses throughout town. Downtown Bay City; 989-893-3573, www.downtownbaycity.com

Zehnder’s Branson Show. March 20, 11:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.


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March 21, 11:30 a.m. Lunch show $40/dinner show $45. Chicken lunch or dinner served while Doug Gabriel, along with his wife and three children, perform the greatest hits and classics from Elvis, Roy Orbison, and more. Zehnder’s of Frankenmuth; 800-863-7999, ext. 450, www.zehnders.com

1st Annual Natural and Fit 5K. March 21, 8 a.m. A 5K run/walk and Fit Expo. Bullock Creek High School, Midland; www.abbrx.com/naturalandfit5k

Cocktails and Canvas. March 21, 7 p.m. Cost $40. An evening of painting, follow-the-leader-style. Bring your own beverages. Creative 360, Midland; 989-837-1885, www.becreative360.org

Saginaw Spirit vs. Kitchener Rangers. March 21, 7:11 p.m. Dow Event Center, Saginaw; 989-497-7747, www.saginawspirit.com

The Bunny Lunch at Bavarian Inn Restaurant. March 21, 11 a.m. Admission $18. Chicken plate luncheon with the Easter Bunny, activities, and photo opportunities. Children receive a gift. Bavarian Inn Restaurant, Frankenmuth; 989-652-9941, www.bavarianinn.com

3rd Annual Candy Free Egg Hunt Day. March 28, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Admission fee. Indoor egg hunt and gallery play. Mid-Michigan Children’s Museum, Saginaw; 989-399-6626, www.michildrensmuseum.com

Lenten Noonday Recitals. Fridays through March 27, 12:15 p.m. Free. Thirty-minute recitals in the sanctuary. First Congregational Church, Saginaw; 989-754-6565, www.fccsaginaw.org

CharityREAD Association of Saginaw County: 10th Annual Books for Breakfast. March 7, 9 – 11:30 a.m. Tickets $3 at the door; children younger than 1 free. All-you-can-eat pancake breakfast and literacy activities to promote

family reading time. Proceeds benefit the READ Association of Saginaw County. Hunger Solution Center, Saginaw; 989-755-8402, www.READinSaginaw.org

Saginaw Art Museum: Cheeseburgers in Margaritaville. March 6, 7 – 10 p.m. Tickets $50/$40 for members/$30 for young professionals/$60 at door. Dress in tropical attire and enjoy art, live Jimmy Buffet songs and Caribbean island tunes, cheeseburgers, and margaritas. Proceeds support the museum. Saginaw Art Museum, Saginaw; 989-754-2491, www.saginawartmuseum.org

A-D Charitable Foundation: 13th Annual Pathways to Gold St. Patrick’s Day Benefit. March 8, 6 p.m. Tickets are $50 in advance/$60 at the door. Experience a magical night of authentic Irish music by The Makem and Spain Brothers, world-class Irish cuisine, a silent auction, and the highlight ofthe night, a chance to win a trip for two to Ireland. Proceeds will help provide home health care to the non-insured and under-insured residents of the 10-county, mid-Eastern Michigan service area. Apple Mountain Resort, Freeland; 1-800-884-3335, www.a-dhomecare.com Rescue Ministries of Mid-Michigan: 4th Annual Hockey for the Homeless with the Saginaw Spirit. March 14, 7:11 p.m. Tickets $12. Help supportthe homeless by purchasing tickets to watch the SaginawSpirit play hockey. Dow Event Center, Saginaw; 989-497-7747, www.saginawspirit.com

ExposShipshewana on the Road. February 28, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. March 1, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Admission $4/free for children 12 and younger. Thousands of vendors and unique crafts at a traveling indoor market. Birch Run Expo Center, Birch Run; 989-624-4665, www.birchrunexpos.com

Smetanka Craft Show. March 6 - 8, mall hours. Twenty – 50 exhibits scattered throughout the Midland Mall. Midland Mall, Midland; 989-832-6060, www.smetankacraftshows.com

Flint Steelheaders Boat, Fishing & Outdoor Show. March 6 – 8, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. Enjoy local boat dealers, tackle and fishing equipment manufacturers, free seminars, hunting and fishing simulators, bobbing for trout, and all aspects of fishing. Birch Run Expo Center, Birch Run; 989-624-4665, www.birchrunexpos.com

10th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Fitness Expo. March 14, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Free admission. Shop, explore, and enjoy merchants and entertainment. For information, email [email protected]. Dow Bay Area Family Y, Bay City; www.barc-mi.com

Mid-Michigan Gun & Knife Show. March 14, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. March 15, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Tickets $7; parking is free. Trade show for antiques, surplus, collectibles, military, and more. Birch Run Expo Center, Birch Run; 989-624-4665, www.birchrunexpos.com 54th Annual Home Builders Association of Saginaw: Home & Garden Show. March 21, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. March 22, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Admission $5. Exhibits showcasing home building and remodeling, landscaping, gardening, and more. Ryder Center, SVSU, University Center; 989-793-1120, www.hbas.org

The Golden Glow Spring Bridal Showcase 2015. March 21, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Admission $10and includes two drink tickets. Informative bridal showcase.Over 25 area vendors, hors d’oeuvres, and beverages. Golden Glow Ballroom and Restaurant, Saginaw; 989-781-2120, www.goldenglow.com

Festivals61st Annual Bay City St. Patrick’s Day Parade. March 15, 2 p.m.

Growing annually since 1955, the Bay City St. Patrick’s Day parade will begin at Center and Park avenues. Marching bands, pipe bands, and floats galore will march down the street for the “Irish and Irish-at-heart.” BayCity; www.stpatparadebaycity.org

Osterbrunnen: Easter Celebration. March 20 – April 19. Frankenmuth mirrors the over 200-year-old Osterbrunnen German tradition of decorating Easter fountains. Downtown Frankenmuth; 989-652-6106,www.frankenmuth.org

Music, Theater & FilmSaginaw Valley Concert Association: Moxie Strings. March 1, 3 p.m. Admission $22 - $27. An electrifying combination of fiddlers and electric cellists playing feel-good melodies and foot-stomping, rock-influenced Celtic and Americana music. Temple Theatre, Saginaw; 989-754-7469, www.templetheatre.com

Yes We Can! Sunday Performances. March 8, 22, 3 p.m. Admission is $8. Creative 360’s Yes We Can! Sunday Performances features the talents of area poets, dancers, and musicians who are 80 and older. March 8, Jerry Hickman and Traditional Dancers; March 22, Men of Music. Creative 360, Midland; 989-837-1885, www.becreative360.org

Friends of Celtic Culture Present: “Socks in the Frying Pan.” March 13, 7:30 p.m. Admission $20. This exciting group from Ireland offers an acoustic musical interplay and three-part harmony. State Theatre, Bay City; 989-892-2660, www.statetheatrebaycity.com

You Can’t Take It With You. March 13 – 14 and 19 – 21, 8 p.m. March 15 and 22, 3 p.m. Tickets $18/seniors $16/students $10. In this Pulitzer Prize-winning classic American comedy, Alice Sycamore introduces her fiancé’s


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straight-laced family to her eccentric family. Bay City Players, Bay City; 989-893-5555, www.baycityplayers.com

Cabaret. March 13 – 14, 20 – 21, and 26 – 28, 7:30 p.m. March 22, 3 p.m. Adult tickets are $26. Legendary Broadway anthems featuring the sexy, sassy Kit Kat Klub dancers. Midland Center for the Arts, Midland; 989-631-8250, www.mcfta.org

“Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood: Two Man Group.” March 14, 8 p.m. Tickets start at $30. Mochrie and Sherwood, stars of Whose Line Is It Anyway?, team up for an evening of improvisational comedy. Midland Center for the Arts, Midland; 989-631-8250, www.mcfta.org

Wheelz 104.5 FM Presents: Comedian as Heard on the Bob & Tom Show Drew Hastings. March 14, 7 p.m. Admission $22. A veteran standup comedian for over 20 years, Hastings is edgy and intelligent. State Theatre, Bay City; 989-892-2660, www.statetheatrebaycity.com

Dinosaur Train Live! March 15, 3 p.m. Admission $15 - $30. Bringing the television show to life, the series embraces and celebrates the fascination children have with dinosaurs and trains. Temple Theatre, Saginaw; 989-754-7469, www.templetheatre.com

Bay City Noon Optimists Present: “Lewis & Clark—Confluence of Time &Courage.” March 16, 7 p.m. Admission $8. State Theatre, Bay City; 989-892-2660, www.statetheatrebaycity.com

Broadway in Saginaw! Memphis. March 19, 7:30 p.m. Tickets $27, $37, or $52. A hot musical that bursts off the stage with explosive dancing, songs, and a thrilling tale. Dow Event Center, Saginaw; 989-759-1330, www.doweventcenter.com

Blithe Spirit. March 20 – 21 and 27 – 28, 8 p.m. March 22 and 29, 3 p.m. A smash hit on the London and Broadway stages, this farce keeps audiences in stiches. Pit & Balcony Theatre,

Saginaw; 989-754-6587, www.pitandbalconytheatre.com

Tibetan Bowl Concert to Welcome the Equinox. March 20, 7 p.m. Admission $18/$23 at the door. Mark Handler plays antique Tibetan bowls. Creative 360, Midland; 989-837-1885, www.becreative360.org

Temple Theatre Presents: Rob Little. March 21, 7:30 p.m. Tickets $10 - $30. A comic force from NBC’s Last Comic Standing, Little’s routines are inventive, funny, and spontaneous. Temple Theatre, Saginaw; 989-754-7469, www.templetheatre.com

Kiwanis Travel Series: Bill Behrenbruch Presents “Mexico: The Bad, the Great, and the Ugly.” March 31, 7:30 p.m. Tickets $8/students $3. Experience Mexico through this fascinating presentation. Midland Center for the Arts, Midland; 989-631-8250, www.mcfta.org

NatureAn Afternoon at the Sugarhouse. Saturdays and Sundays, March 1 - 29, 1:30 - 4:30 p.m. Free admission. Visit the Beech-maple woods, and witness the creation of sweet maple syrup from tree sap. Chippewa Nature Center, Midland; 989-631-0830, www.chippewanaturecenter.org

Making Maple Syrup at Home Workshop. March 3, 6 – 7:30 p.m. $15/$12 CNC members. For ages 15 and older; adult accompaniment required for those younger than 18. Register by February 26. Meet at the Nature Study building, and learn to make syrup on a small scale from the maple trees on your property. Chippewa Nature Center, Midland; 989-631-0830, www.chippewanaturecenter.org

Thursday Preschool Story Hour: At Grandpa’s Sugar Bush. March 5, 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Free. Ages 3 – 5 with adult accompaniment. An hour of learning about nature with a story, craft, outdoor activity, song, art, and age-appropriate activities. Chippewa Nature Center,

Midland; 989-631-0830, www.chippewanaturecenter.org

Full Moon Stroll. March 5, 6 – 8 p.m. Free admission. For ages 9 and older; adult accompaniment required for those younger than 18. Join Interpretive Naturalist Jeanne Henderson for this walk by the light of the full moon. Look for animal tracks, listen for owls, and check for other sights and sounds. Chippewa Nature Center, Midland; 989-631-0830, www.chippewanaturecenter.org

Birds & Bagels Hike. March 7, 8 – 10 a.m. Free. For ages 9 and older; adult accompaniment required for those younger than 18. Leisurely birding hike followed by refreshments in the Visitor Center. Binoculars available. Chippewa Nature Center, Midland; 989-631-0830, www.chippewanaturecenter.org

Saturday Preschool Story Hour: At Grandpa’s Sugar Bush. March 7, 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. Free. Ages 3 – 5 with adult accompaniment. An hour of learning about nature with a story, craft, outdoor activity, song, art, and age-appropriate activities. Chippewa Nature Center, Midland; 989-631-0830, www.chippewanaturecenter.org

Oxbow Speaker Series: Pioneer Farmers of Pleasant Valley. March 11, 7 – 8 p.m. For ages 15 and older; adult accompaniment required for those younger than 18. Tim Bennett will present on the historical, genealogical, and archaeological research of the 170-year-old homestead of his ancestors located in Brighton Township, Michigan. Chippewa Nature Center, Midland; 989-631-0830, www.chippewanaturecenter.org

Identifying the Ducks of the Saginaw Valley Workshop. March 12, 7 – 9 p.m. Cost $10/$8 CNC members. For ages 15 and older; adult accompaniment required for those younger than 18. Register by March 6. Join Naturalist Tom Lenon in learning or reviewing the ducks commonly found in Michigan at this time of year. Chippewa Nature Center, Midland; 989-631-0830, www.chippewanaturecenter.org

Wee Stroll. March 13, 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. Free. For ages 6 months – 2 years with adult accompaniment. Designed for parents to take a guided walk with their child, learn about the outdoors, and learn ways to introduce children to the natural world around them. Chippewa Nature Center, Midland; 989-631-0830,www.chippewanaturecenter.org

Families in Nature: The Season of Syrup. March 14, 1 – 2 p.m. Free. All ages welcome; adult accompaniment required for those younger than 18. Experience the Sugarbush in its prime season, learn how to identify Sugar Maples, tap for sap, and see how maple syrup is made. Chippewa Nature Center, Midland; 989-631-0830, www.chippewanaturecenter.org

Thursday Preschool Story Hour: Spring Thaw. March 19, 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Free. Ages 3 – 5 with adult accompaniment. An hour of learning about nature with a story, craft, outdoor activity, song, art, and age-appropriate activities. Chippewa Nature Center, Midland; 989-631-0830, www.chippewanaturecenter.org

Maple Syrup Day. March 21, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Admission $4/free for CNC members and children younger than 18. Pancake meal, 9 – 10 a.m., for CNC members only; 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. for the public. Crafts, activities, and demonstrations at the Visitor Center, Homestead Farm, Log Schoolhouse, Sugarhouse, and Sugarbush. See sap boiled into pure maple syrup. Chippewa Nature Center, Midland; 989-631-0830, www.chippewanaturecenter.org

A Chippewa River Odyssey. March 25, 7 – 8 p.m. Free. For ages 15 and older; adult accompaniment required for those younger than 18. A visual journey of Kyle Bagnall’s trip in a solo canoe down the entire length of the Chippewa River. Chippewa Nature Center, Midland; 989-631-0830, www.chippewanaturecenter.org

Spring Exploration Days. March 28 – April 5. Monday – Saturday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sundays and


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holidays, 12 – 5 p.m. Free admission. All ages welcome; adult accompaniment required for those younger than 18. 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 Break Mini Day Camp. March 31 – April 2, 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Fee $100/CNC members $80. For ages 5 and older; adult accompaniment required for those younger than 18. Three-day adventure. Each day includes hiking, playing games, singing songs, and exploring the CNC property. Campers 8 years of age and older are invited to camp out at the Visitor Center on Thursday night, and can be picked up at 9 a.m. on Friday. Overnight experience is an additional $20. Register by March 27. Chippewa Nature Center, Midland; 989-631-0830, www.chippewanaturecenter.org

NetworkingSaginaw County Chamber of Commerce: Percolator Breakfast. March 5, 7:30 – 9 a.m. Horizons Conference Center, Saginaw Township; 989-757-2112, www.saginawchamber.org

Midland Area Chamber Connection. March 18, 5 – 7 p.m. For chamber members only. Location TBD, Midland; 989-839-9522, www.macc.org

Great Lakes Bay Regional Hispanic Business Association. Meets second Monday of every month. Saginaw; 989-753-1999, www.mmhba.org

Bay Area Chamber of Commerce: Eye Opener Breakfast. March TBD, 7:30 – 9 a.m. Held at Bay Valley Resort & Conference Center, Bay City; 989-893-4567, www.baycityarea.com

Mount Pleasant Area Chamber of Commerce: Business Over Breakfast. March TBD. Mt. Pleasant; 989-772-2396, www.mt-pleasant.net

Mount Pleasant Area Chamber of Commerce: Business After Hours. March TBD. Mt. Pleasant, 989-772-2396, www.mt-pleasant.net

Midland Area Chamber of Commerce: WakeUp! Midland. March 6, 7:30 – 9 a.m. Held at Great Hall Banquet and Convention Center, Midland; to register, call 989-839-9522, or visit www.macc.org

On the Record for Breakfast. March 27, 8 – 9:30 a.m. Cost is $35 for members/$45 for non-members. Breakfast event focusing on a single local, state, or national legislative or public policy issue with impact on the Great Lakes Bay Region. Zehnder’s of Frankenmuth, Frankenmuth; 989-752-7161

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A1915 or 1916 World War I era photo shows a group posing at John K. Schmidt’s two-story blacksmithing business, located on the east side of 9 Mile Road, just north of Midland Road, Auburn. Photo labeling indicates (L-R) (unidentified) a standing man holding a mining pail and a knickers-clad boy holding a horse’s reins; Bill Gaisey; leather-aproned John K. Schmidt, Joe Berg, and Bill Taglauer; peeking-out toddler Leona Schmidt (Feinauer); and young Della Schumaker wearing a white dress. Signage advertises several services, including buggy sales. Buggies were displayed on the second floor.

In Auburn and Williams Township, Bay County (2003), author Agness Skelton Schmidt explains that John K. Schmidt (1887-1942) and his wife, Emma (Klauss), purchased the blacksmith shop property from Lester

Hemingway in 1909. Just one year earlier, Henry Ford introduced the Model T Ford. From 1910-1920, over 10 million passenger cars were sold, and Detroit’s population increased from 465,766 to 993,078. Michigan’s and America’s economies and cultures changed swiftly.

Skelton Schmidt explains that as blacksmithing needs dwindled due to increased tractors and cars around 1923, John Schmidt “moved the barn up to the road and converted it into a home, a hotel, and restaurant,” which also had an ice cream parlor. The Schmidts’s 10 children helped in the restaurant. After World War II, two Schmidt sons converted the restaurant into an IGA supermarket, which later moved to a new building west of town.

The traditional craft of blacksmithing continues still, most noticeably in architectural and ornamental items such as fencing, railing, hinges, cooking dishes, wine racks, sculptures, and much more. “Blacksmith” refers to a metalsmith who forges iron (“black” metal). Photo courtesy of Nancy Wood, Bay County.•

Yesterday’s “Men of Iron” BY NANCY SAJDAK MANNING


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