This story is part of the Faces of Midland project. David Clark has a life-long connection to the Midland Daily News.
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The Midland Area Community Foundation invites the community to attend Ripple Effect on Wednesday, October 21, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Midland Country Club. This year’s celebration will honor Paul and Kim White and Greg and Elaine White as the Foundation’s 2026 Philanthropists of the Year.
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An independent film nearing the finish line after years of hard work is bringing together creative talent, community support, and a team determined to see their vision through.
A successful film is about more than the actors audiences see on screen. It is about the people who believe in a story before anyone else sees the finished product, the crew members who work long days behind the scenes, the people who solve problems when things go wrong, and the supporters who help keep a dream alive when the journey becomes difficult.
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This story is part of the Faces of Midland project. Brandon Munsey fulfills a family legacy in service to our country.
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The YWCA Great Lakes Bay Region (YWCA GLBR) is asking the community to join the fight to end period poverty by donating unopened pads and tampons during the “Thanks4Giving Period Dignity Drive” from October 13 - November 18, 2026. Donations can be dropped off at collection centers, including YWCA GLBR (Bay City), Bay County Health Department (Bay City), Auburn and Pinconning Branch Libraries, Grace A. Dow Memorial Library (Midland), Hoyt Main (Saginaw) and Zauel Memorial Library (Saginaw Township).
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The Cultural Awareness Coalition will host a 5th Anniversary Celebration of the Voices of Black Midland oral history project on Wednesday, October 21, at the Midland Center for the Arts, 1801 W. St. Andrews, Midland, Michigan.
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On September 24, 2026, the Community Success Panel (CSP) convened key Midland County stakeholders from business, government, education, and non-profit sectors to align local economic development and community initiatives. Established in 2010 and utilizing the Communities of Excellence Baldrige framework, the Community Success Panel drives collective impact across health, education, the economy, and quality of life through four core focus areas: Building Our Livelihood, Developing Our Talent, Caring for Our People, and Enriching Our Community. The meeting featured updates on critical county issues along with updates from individual organizations on upcoming events and programming.
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The Affordable Housing Alliance of Midland County Non-Profit Housing Corporation (AHA) has received two grants totaling $35,000 from funds held at the Midland Area Community Foundation to support Home Starts Here, AHA’s campaign to preserve and expand affordable rental housing in Midland County.
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When unexpected hardship affects a family, having a stable place to call home can provide an important foundation for moving forward. A new local partnership is bringing that kind of support to a Midland County family.
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As respiratory virus season approaches in Michigan, it is time for individuals to build their immunity to this season’s variants of influenza (“flu”) and coronavirus disease 2019 (“COVID-19”). Immunity can be safely built through vaccination. Vaccines are designed to teach your immune system how to recognize the virus and fight it, before you are exposed to it. If you are exposed, your body will be better equipped to prevent severe illness, or the illness altogether.
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The Alden B. Dow Home & Studio and Mid-Century Modern Midland will host its annual fall home tours on Saturday, October 10, from 12–3 p.m., offering visitors the opportunity to step inside three distinctive private Mid-Century Modern homes in Midland.
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On August 24, 2026, the Community Success Panel (CSP) convened key Midland County stakeholders from business, government, education, and non-profit sectors to align local economic development and community initiatives. Established in 2010 and utilizing the Communities of Excellence Baldrige framework, the CSP drives collective impact across health, education, the economy, and quality of life through four core focus areas: Building Our Livelihood, Developing Our Talent, Caring for Our People, and Enriching Our Community. The meeting featured updates on critical county issues along with updates from individual organization on upcoming events and programming.
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Affordable Housing Alliance's Home Starts Here Campaign Will Preserve and Build Affordable Homes; Donor Gifts Matched Dollar-for-Dollar Through November 20, 2026.
Midland’s rental housing market is nearly full. According to the Community Overview & Housing Market Summary, a study released in 2025 by Bowen National Research, 23 apartment properties in the city of Midland were surveyed, totaling 2,456 units, and just 74 sit vacant — an overall occupancy rate of 97%, leaving renters with few options.
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At the August 14 Max Loves Midland Navigation Team meeting, community leaders, educators, and partners came together to explore the story of K-12 Education in Midland County. The conversation highlighted the work happening across local school districts, the collaborative systems supporting students, and the many ways community members can help strengthen education in Midland County.
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Michigan Antique Festivals will once again return to the Midland County Fairgrounds on Saturday, Sept. 26 - Sunday, Sept. 27, bringing together more than a thousand antique and vintage dealers from across the country for a full weekend of treasure hunting that also features Mid-Michigan’s largest classic car show, a legendary automotive swap meet, live acoustic music, an ever-expanding lineup of food trucks, and on‑site family camping.
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The Party At The Pavilion was started and founded by (Twin Terror Music) Aaron and Austin Banks, back in 2017. The Party At the Pavilion has always been a all ages free admission show aimed at displaying a positive light on the 989 hiphop scene and giving local artists a opportunity to perform and showcase their talents, while giving back and raising money for a good cause.
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Public Arts Midland and Creative 360 will bring the performing arts outdoors in Midland with their second Performance in the Park event. Local actors will bring Shakespeare’s The Tempest to life in a family-friendly show, supported by the talents of a wide range of performing groups from the Great Lakes Bay Region.
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The Midland Area River Days Festival returns Thursday, July 30, through Sunday, August 2, along the river near The Tridge in Downtown Midland. Organized by the Midland Area Community Foundation, the four-day festival unites community organizations, volunteers, performers, and local service clubs for one of Midland’s signature summer celebrations.
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Midland Child Advocacy Center (Midland CAC) is celebrating an important milestone as Facility Dog Basil, a black Labrador Retriever, has officially completed her training and begun supporting children during forensic interview appointments.
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For Midland’s celebration, we want people to walk away with a deeper understanding of how that document came to be and why it still matters. Thomas Jefferson was only 31 when he wrote ‘A Summary View of the Rights of British America,’ and that helped plant the idea that the colonies might not be just rebelling. Maybe they were becoming something new. Two years later, he was chosen to help write the Declaration of Independence. That document became one of the most defining pieces of writing in the modern age.
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