The Art Seen Festival is returning to Midland for its fourth year, showcasing mural making and performances by local musicians. The festival will take place June 1 and 2, 2024 and promises to be bigger and better than ever before. This year's festival will feature a community mural in Downtown Midland and two commissioned murals: one in Lee Township and one in The Neighborhood.
Read MoreI had the recent pleasure of sitting down with Safe & Sound Child Advocacy Center’s Executive Director, Keven Heye, to learn more about the vital work they do for families in Midland County, and about the upcoming Art + Advocacy Auction.
Read MoreThe Midland Young Professionals (MYPros) are excited to announce Proper Taco and Allied Group Fitness are beneficiaries of the 2024 MYPros Community Crowdfund.
Read MoreDow, Midland County Inclusion Alliance, and Delta College’s President’s Speaker series is proud to share that journalist, author, and bridge builder Mónica Guzmán, will lead conversations with the aim to ease tensions people are feeling about the 2024 election.
Read MoreOn February 16th, the Max Loves Midland Navigation Team gathered to discuss the topic of housing in Midland County.
Read MoreFree your imagination at COLLAB + Create! The Coleman Area Library invites everyone to explore the new Coleman Digitization Lab (COLLAB) and Create MakerSpace. This recently launched area of the library offers equipment and tools to encourage creative endeavors, hands-on learning and preservation of memories and documents.
Read MoreMore often than not, I find that the real life stories of our neighbors are far more interesting than any blockbuster at the theatre. Marie Post is the Assistant Director of Public Services for the City of Midland Parks and Recreation Department. She’s also someone who experienced the loss of a child, and that changes you. She found a beautiful way to honor her son, Julian, through the creation of the Midland Miracle Field.
Read MoreAccomplishment = ability to achieve the things that matter. Some of us may be grappling with the aftermath of our resolutions for the New Year. While not everyone sets formal New Year’s resolutions, most of us have some intentions for aspects of our lives we would like to improve.
Read MoreI feel so grateful to live in a town that has so many people who are willing to work hard to make positive change for our community. Beth De Vries is one of those special humans. Read on to learn all about Phoenix Community Farm, and their mission to build a sustainable, vibrant community that is growing and eating healthy food together!
Read MoreIt was an absolute pleasure to learn about the story of California transplant and artist Heather Deogracia. Her in depth education and struggles with mental health challenges have undoubtedly molded her unique perspective of the world. Read on to learn about her bright spirit and the persistence she has needed to push through to be where she is today.
Read MoreI keep seeing clips of the Detroit Youth Choir floating around the internet, so when I heard they were coming to Midland I had to know more! Not only is their energy absolutely contagious, but their singing and dancing is nothing short of incredible!
Read MoreLearn all about the 2nd Annual Midland Lunar New Year Celebration coming to Dow Diamond on February 10th, directly from the volunteer committee who work so hard to bring this amazing event to Midland!
Read MoreThe COVID-19 pandemic has left an indelible mark on society, not only in terms of physical health but mental health as well. As we continue to emerge from the pandemic, there is a need to press on with addressing the challenges of social isolation and proactively rebuilding connections for the betterment of ourselves and the common good of our communities.
Read MoreLearn how The Bridge Food Center and The Midland County Food Assistance Network are fighting food insecurity in Midland County with help of the Midland Area Community Foundation.
Read MoreI had the recent pleasure of talking to Kristin Sovis about the Midland Area Career & College Access Network’s upcoming series of free workshops to assist Midland County residents in navigating and completing their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Read MoreThankfulness may just be one of the best things we can do to improve both personal well-being and our relationships. Both expressing and experiencing thankfulness are linked with happiness and other positive outcomes. So, the more often and intensely we feel thankfulness, the better.
Read MoreHey, neighbors! We've got some exciting news to share – Max Loves Midland is all about spreading the love, and that includes making our website super accessible for everyone.
Read MoreThe Midland County Mental Health Coalition, in collaboration with SVSU, has launched a brief survey, and we're reaching out to you to share your valuable insights.
Read MoreThe Midland County Mental Health Coalition, in collaboration with SVSU, has launched a brief survey, and we're reaching out to you to share your valuable insights.
Read More“Some kids cry right there in the office when one of our advisors tells them, ‘Guess what? You have money to go to college!’
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