Happy 2026 from the Neighboring Week Team! If you can believe it we are already getting ready for Neighboring Week, coming to you again this year the last week of September.
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With January being International Zero Waste Month, 10 of the 13 Michigan-based zero-waste refill shops in Michigan decided to team up for a huge state-wide sustainability push.
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The Midland Area Community Foundation is accepting scholarship applications online through January 31. Thanks to the generosity of local donors, more than $900,000 in scholarship funding is available to support students pursuing education and training opportunities.
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This story is part of the Faces of Midland project. The World Needs More Smiles: Spencer Donnelly knows kindness matters.
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Free radon test kits are available at the Midland County Department of Public Health in observance of National Radon Action Month (January).
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Walking through the doors of West Midland Family Center, one thing becomes clear right away: this is a place designed with people in mind. From families with young children to older adults, from individuals with disabilities to those navigating sensory or emotional needs, the Family Center is intentionally built to be a space where everyone feels welcome, supported, and able to participate fully.
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This story is part of the Faces of Midland project. Love isn’t the Problem, Mark and Tony find love in a complicated world.
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“My name is Kimberly Brabbs, and I’ve spent more than 30 years working in early childhood education. Over the years, I’ve worn many hats — nanny, daycare center staff, and for the past 22 years, an in-home childcare provider here in Midland County. This work has shaped my life in ways I could never have imagined, and I still find joy in it every day.”
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The Art Seen Festival Committee is excited to announce that the 2026 Call to Artists is now open, inviting muralists from across Michigan’s Great Lakes Bay Region to submit their portfolios for consideration by February 5, 2026. The festival’s next large-scale public art installation will take place in the Village of Sanford at Harry’s Sewer, located at 351 West Saginaw Road.
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This story is part of the Faces of Midland project. We All Belong, Tracy Renfro’s celebrates diversity in the schools.
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This story is part of the Faces of Midland project. Gender is a gift, not a prescription, Emmett Long’s journey.
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A longstanding pillar of mental health support in Midland has entered a new era. Brighter Horizons Counseling, formerly known as Behavioral Medicine Associates of Mid-Michigan, P.C., has officially unveiled its new name and direction as the practice continues to serve individuals and families with compassionate, community-focused care.
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This story is part of the Faces of Midland project. From Service to Sidewalks, James Cherry has your back.
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The Legacy Center is launching the Assets Across the Lifespan project, a county-wide initiative designed to better understand the strengths and supports that help people thrive at every age.
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This story is part of the Faces of Midland project. Cultivating Curiosity, Kim McMahan teaches students in language and culture.
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The Max Loves Midland Navigation Team gathered on November 14 for a deep look into law enforcement in Midland County.
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A bright new symbol of connection and kindness arrived in Midland this weekend: the community’s first Happy To Chat Bench, created through a partnership between Happy To Chat Bench in New Jersey and 1in6 Support in Midland.
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On Friday, December 5th, Creative 360 will host its Second Annual Small Works Off the Wall art sale.
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This story is part of the Faces of Midland project. Connecting with Laughter, Legacy, and Sweet Potato Pie, Lamont Brown builds community.
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The Midland Area Career & College Access Network, a proud initiative of the Midland Area Community Foundation, will host a series of FAFSA Nights this fall and winter to help students and families complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
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