Guided hikes, film screenings, and more planned by local conservancy group
Save the Dates! The Chippewa Watershed Conservancy has released its seasonal list of educational programming opportunities. Most events are free to attend.
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New nonprofit aims to infuse region with community-focused developers and investors
A newly formed nonprofit aims to strengthen communities by providing mentorship, resources, and information to emerging developers and real estate investors in the Great Lakes Bay Region
Mid Michigan College to begin $12M renovation of its Harrison campus
A scaled-back Harrison campus promises more efficient use of resources and better student experience.
How once-vacant sites are becoming hubs for health equity in Michigan
Marginalized Michigan residents are finding health services in easily accessible neighborhood locations, and formerly defunct buildings are becoming bright spots on their blocks.
Holiday gift boxes support small businesses while funding local and international projects
The Mt. Pleasant Rotary is running a holiday gift box fundraiser and 100% of the proceeds go towards local and international service projects.
Jan Strickler is driven by community
Jan Strickler has a decades-long track record of community involvement, and she's not done yet. Strickler says she's constantly thinking about possible needs and evaluating how she can help.
Mt. Pleasant a cultural crossroads, says group behind marketing re-brand of city
Organizers gathered more than 500 survey results from residents and visitors in a bid to re-brand the city of Mt. Pleasant. This month, they unveiled a new slogan.
Mt. Pleasant’s Discovery Museum wants kid to run, explore, and play their way into learning
Mt. Pleasant's Discovery Museum offers 12,000 square-feet of space for kids to move, learn, and explore.
Ribbon-cutting ceremony to be held for Autism Spectrum Disorder learning center in Rosebush
Community Mental Health for Central Michigan is celebrating the opening of its Rosebush Early Learning Center with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The event takes place on Wednesday, Nov. 14.
In its tenth season, Wellspring Literary is art for all
Next Monday, November 12, a crowd will assemble. To the naked eye, they’ll probably look like they don’t quite belong together, but in this room behind the tall sparkling glass that faces Broadway street everyone is connected.
New nonprofit aims to infuse region with community-focused developers and investors
A newly formed nonprofit aims to strengthen communities by providing mentorship, resources, and information to emerging developers and real estate investors in the Great Lakes Bay Region
Mid Michigan College to begin $12M renovation of its Harrison campus
A scaled-back Harrison campus promises more efficient use of resources and better student experience.
How once-vacant sites are becoming hubs for health equity in Michigan
Marginalized Michigan residents are finding health services in easily accessible neighborhood locations, and formerly defunct buildings are becoming bright spots on their blocks.
Holiday gift boxes support small businesses while funding local and international projects
The Mt. Pleasant Rotary is running a holiday gift box fundraiser and 100% of the proceeds go towards local and international service projects.
Jan Strickler is driven by community
Jan Strickler has a decades-long track record of community involvement, and she's not done yet. Strickler says she's constantly thinking about possible needs and evaluating how she can help.
Mt. Pleasant a cultural crossroads, says group behind marketing re-brand of city
Organizers gathered more than 500 survey results from residents and visitors in a bid to re-brand the city of Mt. Pleasant. This month, they unveiled a new slogan.
Mt. Pleasant’s Discovery Museum wants kid to run, explore, and play their way into learning
Mt. Pleasant's Discovery Museum offers 12,000 square-feet of space for kids to move, learn, and explore.
Ribbon-cutting ceremony to be held for Autism Spectrum Disorder learning center in Rosebush
Community Mental Health for Central Michigan is celebrating the opening of its Rosebush Early Learning Center with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The event takes place on Wednesday, Nov. 14.
In its tenth season, Wellspring Literary is art for all
Next Monday, November 12, a crowd will assemble. To the naked eye, they’ll probably look like they don’t quite belong together, but in this room behind the tall sparkling glass that faces Broadway street everyone is connected.
