“I’m Wendy Traschen, and I serve as the tournament director for the Dow Championship, a Ladies Professional Golf Association tournament held at Midland Country Club. This year’s event will take place June 8-14, 2026.”
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The Max Loves Midland Navigation Team gathered on May 15, 2026 for a look into How We Build What Matters: Infrastructure & Partnerships in Midland, exploring efforts like the Four Lakes Task Force, internet connectivity, and flood reduction in Midland County.
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“Last year, Hidden Harvest rescued and distributed 3.8 million pounds of food, valued at around $11 million, and we gave it all away for free.” -Samantha McKenzie
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The Art Seen Festival is excited to announce its 6th Annual event, taking place on Saturday, June 13, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the Village of Sanford. This year’s festival will be hosted at Harry’s Sewer, where community members of all ages and abilities are invited to pick up a brush and help bring a vibrant new mural to life.
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Continuing its spring tradition of more than 50 years, Michigan Antique Festivals will once again return to the Midland County Fairgrounds on Saturday, May 30 - Sunday, May 31, bringing NEW and MORE vendors than ever before! In addition to antique and vintage dealers, Midland Antique Festival features Mid-Michigan’s largest classic car show, a legendary automotive swap meet, live acoustic music, an expanded lineup of exciting new food trucks and vendors, and on‑site family camping, creating a full weekend of fun for everyone.
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Join the Alden B. Dow Home and Studio and Mid-Century Modern Midland for two events centered in the rich architectural legacy of Midland, Michigan on Saturday, May 16.
In the morning, Erin Hawkins, Director of Strategic Partnerships and Communications for Visit Columbus, will present her lecture “Different by Design: How Columbus, Indiana Became an Architectural Destination” at the Grace A. Dow Memorial Library Auditorium at 11 AM.
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Give Local Midland, the Midland Area Community Foundation’s annual 24-hour giving event for nonprofit endowment funds held at the Foundation, returns on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. This year’s event will feature over 85 local nonprofits working to raise dollars to support their critical work today and for generations to come.
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“I want this community to remain a place where people feel welcome and supported. I want us to keep building on that sense of connection and continue showing up for one another.” -Jesse Fletcher
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Midland Child Advocacy Center's 13th annual Art + Advocacy Auction to be held May 14 from 5:30-9 p.m. at Creative 360, 5501 Jefferson Avenue. Presented by Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP, this event celebrates the intersection of art and advocacy, raising funds and awareness for the critical work of Midland Child Advocacy Center, in protecting and supporting children who have experienced abuse or neglect.
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“My hopes for Midland are simple and big at the same time. I want this to keep being a place where people feel they can contribute, plant roots, and help make things beautiful.” -Reneé Deckrow
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“My name is Julie Sheets, and I’ve spent the last 32 years working in early childhood education. Today, I serve as the Early Intervention Coordinator for Meridian Public Schools, where I get to support young learners and their families during some of the most important years of development.”
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Midland Child Advocacy Center invites you to join us in celebrating National Child Abuse Prevention month this April. Child Abuse Prevention month is a time for communities to raise awareness and inspire collective action so our children can lead their best lives.
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The Humane Society of Midland County (HSoMC) invites the community to attend its annual “Paws for a Cause Luncheon Fundraiser – Presented by MOTTO Mortgage” on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at The Great Hall in Midland.
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The Noon Exchange Club of Midland is proud to announce the return of its annual Boots on the Green Golf Outing, taking place on Friday, August 21, 2026, at Sandy Ridge Golf Course.
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This is the 8th time the Midland Area Wellbeing Coalition has facilitated the Midland Wellbeing Certificate since launching it in spring of 2024 - and here’s what we consistently find: when people pause - together - growth happens.
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“When I think about the future of Midland County, I hope we continue to build on all of our strengths while reaching more people in more places. I want Midland to remain a place that values creativity, welcomes diverse cultures, supports young people, and offers reasons for them to stay.” -John Metcalf
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As the spring travel season approaches, the local health departments serving Midland, Bay, and Saginaw counties wish to alert residents to the growing risk of measles in the USA. As of March 2026, >1,300 confirmed measles cases have occurred nationwide, with major outbreaks in popular travel destinations like Florida, South Carolina, and Utah. Michigan reported its first case of measles for the year on March 11, 2026.
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The St. Baldrick Foundation is a nationwide organization that raises money for childhood cancer research. The money they raise is awarded as grants to research labs worldwide and has raised over $350 million since it began in the early 2000s.
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“I'm Rhiannon Gonzales, the Midland Destination Ambassador for Go Great Lakes Bay, our regional convention and visitors bureau. If you had asked me years ago where my career would lead, I probably never would have guessed tourism and hospitality.”
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Black History is Everyone’s History. The Voices of Black Midland group invites you to get curious about the stories and experiences of Black members of our community, to expand perspectives, and to explore biases and beliefs around race.
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