The Humane Animal Treatment Society continues to make a powerful impact in Isabella County—rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming animals while supporting pet owners across mid Michigan. Through compassion, education, and community partnerships, HATS is helping every animal get the second chance they deserve.
As summer winds down and fall revs up, there’s plenty of events to enjoy indoors and outdoors this September—check out Epicenter’s monthly local roundup of events.
Two downtown arts organizations, Reach Art of Mid Michigan and For Art’s Sake, are working to increase art and culture experiences in the greater Mt. Pleasant community. Together, they ensure art remains accessible, engaging, and vital to the area’s cultural life.
Juanita Custer’s lifelong dream of becoming a homeowner was made possible with help from Habitat for Humanity. And now, she’s excited to mentor the next family who moves into the latest modular build unit later this summer—the first fully-new construction Habitat home in over a decade in Mt. Pleasant.
Michigan’s first-ever Statewide Housing Plan was released in June 2022, almost three years ago. A little over the halfway point of the comprehensive five-year plan, stakeholders and collaborative partners look at just how critical regional housing partnerships are in their own communities — moving the needle forward across the entire state.
The Gaming Cantina is bringing people together in Mt. Pleasant through tabletop games, tournaments, and a welcoming space to connect over cards and board games. Celebrating six months of being open downtown, the store’s owner hopes to foster both gaming skills and social confidence while building a growing community around face-to-face play.
For 75 years, Finch Fieldhouse has been a cornerstone of Central Michigan University, evolving from an athletic facility into a multi-purpose hub for academics, recreation, and community events. An upcoming free event invites alumni and the public to reflect on Finch’s impact and celebrate its future as a vital part of CMU’s campus.
Fisher Companies celebrates 100 years of business, marking a century of growth, community commitment, and family legacy across Mt. Pleasant, Midland, and Bay City. Founded in 1925 by Ralph and Zelda Fisher as a small sand and gravel business, the company has grown into a diverse network of family-owned enterprises. Discover how they’re giving back to the community as part of their centennial celebration.
Most of us mean well when we try to recycle, but sometimes it’s hard to do correctly. It can be overwhelming to understand what materials we should recycle, trash, or donate, but a new app is making it that much easier for Isabella County residents. The Isabella County Material Recovery Facility in Mt. Pleasant has launched the Recycle Coach app to help educate residents how to correctly dispose of their waste.
Local bookstore, Sleepy Dog Books, has launched a Foundation to further help address literacy and put books in the homes of more children and families. They’re also hosting their inaugural fundraising Golden Gala event to help raise money for their book vending machines, literacy packs, mobile book trailer, and additional community programming.
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