The 100th anniversary of the passing of the 19th amendment is nearly immediately followed by the 100th anniversary of the formation of the League of Women Voters. They’re celebrating with a nationwide call to action, Women Power the Vote, on Friday, Feb. 14.
Whether lifelong learning be a necessity of the workforce or a fun hobby, it transforms the individuals and communities touched by it. The Great Lakes Bay Region is home to a variety of lifelong learning classes that have opened doors to new opportunities, been the foundation of friendships, and even saved lives.
Until recently, the lack of a dedicated women’s locker room at the I.C.E. Arena meant women changed wherever space and privacy could be found. However, a $30,000 addition funded through a private grant and donations made the recent addition of a women’s locker room at the Mt. Pleasant I.C.E. Arena possible.
Art Reach of Mid Michigan has opened up submissions for the annual Festival of Banners, which invites the community to submit their designs for the more than 300 banners that will don the street poles of Mt. Pleasant and its surrounding communities.
The CMURC board of directors has given the 2019 SmartZone Small Business of the Year award to Keith Palmer and Ryan Bantz, co-creators of ChargeOver, an innovative invoicing system that saves companies time while also paying their customers faster.
Pickleball is quickly growing in popularity across the nation, and so is the Mt. Pleasant Pickleball Group. With membership that has nearly quintupled in under three years, the group draws in players of all ages and even has out-of-state guests join in the fun from time to time.
The Great Lakes Bay Region has a variety of options for those seeking live entertainment after dark – from full bands to dive-bar karaoke and everything in between! Ben Tierney explored nightlife entertainment throughout Isabella, Bay, Midland, and Saginaw counties. Here are his 7 can’t-miss places!
The 17th annual Central Michigan International Film Festival will be held Feb. 5-9. The festival will roll out new events for attendees of all ages and return to the Broadway Theatre.
What changes can you expect to see in Mt. Pleasant in the next year? From the Broadway Lofts to interactive murals, take an look at some of the projects, businesses, and initiatives coming to town in 2020.
Smoothie King celebrated their grand opening celebration this past Saturday, Jan. 18. The growing company is rapidly expanding in Michigan, with more than 50 franchises planned here. The Mt. Pleasant location is the seventh to have opened in the state so far.
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