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Development News Sanford Park Diamonds

A time to celebrate: Sanford Park reopens after 4 years

Stephanie M. YancerThursday, May 2, 2024
Four years after devastating flooding, Sanford is on the rebound. Celebrate the reopening of Sanford Park with live music and baseball on their brand new diamonds.
Development News Give Local Midland 2024 Community Development

Give where you live: Give Local Midland starts May 7

Misty BarronThursday, May 2, 2024
The Midland Area Community Foundation is gearing up for its annual 24-hour Give Local Midland fundraising campaign on May 7.
Longform Vibrant Futures Second Wave - MichiganKids and Education

Early Education Community of Practice brings unified message to state focus on early childhood care

Joanne Bailey-BoorsmaTuesday, April 30, 2024
The Community of Practice has expanded to 30+ Michigan organizations focused on early childhood. Members have access to a variety of resources and experts and are able to provide solutions and mobilize quickly.  
Partner Content Accommodations can help create a successful visit. Second Wave - MichiganEquity

Simple accommodations can eliminate barriers to health care

Joseph GoralTuesday, April 30, 2024
Because equal and quality access to care is so important, making sure medical practices improve access and accommodations for people with autism is a crucial goal of the Autism Alliance of Michigan (AAoM).
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A new Delta College Public Media documentary focuses on the cannabis industry in the region

Thursday, April 25, 2024
Award-winning documentarian takes a look at the cannabis industry in the Great Lakes Bay Region
Special Report Special report graphic Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Special report: How can Michigan fix a guardianship system that fails some kids and older adults?

Estelle SlootmakerWednesday, April 24, 2024
Guardianship is designed to protect those who can't care for themselves, but it doesn't always work that way. Advocates are pursuing a variety of solutions to improve the system.
Longform Shelby Coolbaugh, administrative assistant for the Michigan Long Term Care Ombudsman Program (MLTCOP), and Salli Pung, state long term care omubdsman for MLTCOP. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Michigan ombudsman program advocates for residents in long-term care facilities

Estelle SlootmakerFriday, April 19, 2024
The Michigan Long Term Care Ombudsman Program improves quality of care and quality of life for people living in nursing homes, homes for the aged, and adult foster care homes. 
Development News Earth Day 2023 List Arts and Culture

Earth Day Action Expo invites community for recycling events, education, exhibitors, food, and fun

Sarah SpohnThursday, April 18, 2024
The Midland Section of the American Chemical Society hosts the annual Earth Day Action Expo on Saturday, April 27 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at H.H. Dow High School. The expo invites families to enjoy education, exhibitors, recycling events, exploration of electric vehicles, food trucks, and more fun.
Feature Story Emerald Fire List Entrepreneurship

Emerald Fire Farms: Cultivating cannabis and community.

Misty BarronThursday, April 18, 2024
Emerald Fire Farms is a prime example of how cannabis businesses are becoming integral and respected members of the Midland economy.
Longform Dr. Theresa Hastert (right) helped develop the Michigan Community Outreach to Address Financial Toxicity (MI-COST). Ali Fakih (left) is a research assistant with MI-COST, and Cornelius Wilson (center) sits on its Community Advisory Board. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Here's how Michigan organizations are working to reduce cancer treatment's crushing financial burden

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, April 11, 2024
In Michigan, several efforts are underway to help cancer patients prepare for, manage, and alleviate the financial struggles associated with treatment.
Development News Tim Shelton is the Director of Sports Tourism for Go Great Lakes Bay. Economic Development

Catalyst Community: Sports Tourism has an impact on our region

Thursday, April 11, 2024
In the latest in a series of columns from different perspectives in our community, Catalyst Midland presents Tim Shelton, the Director of Sports Tourism, for Go Great Lakes Bay. He looks at the value sports adds to our region and shares how event organizers can get help planning their events.  
Development News The Home and Outdoor Living Expo will be held at Dow Diamond, April 27-28. Economic Development

Home improvement project coming up? Get some ideas at the Home and Outdoor Living Expo.

Sarah SpohnThursday, April 11, 2024
The Midland Home & Outdoor Living Expo will be held the weekend of April 27-28 at Dow Diamond.
Feature Story Christine Duhaime & Denny Sian of Sanford Hardware Entrepreneurship

Family, Business, and Community

Ben TignerThursday, April 11, 2024
A local hardware store in Sanford blends family, business, and community to build its future.
Longform Kimberly Singh (right), Michigan Oral Health Coalition board member and chief community and governmental affairs officer for My Community Dental Centers, chats with Dental Assistant Kortney Jones. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Oral health care is inaccessible to many Michiganders. This coalition is working to change that.

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, April 4, 2024
The Michigan Oral Health Coalition brings together a multitude of Michigan oral and general health partners to collaborate on improving oral health for all Michiganders, especially those who have barriers to access. 
Development News Registration is now underway for summer camps at Creative 360. Kids and Education

Creative 360 offers culinary, clay, theater and Taylor Swift summer camps for kids

Sarah SpohnThursday, April 4, 2024
Creative 360 has a summer full of kids programming with a diverse summer camp lineup. Registration is now available for culinary, theater, clay and Taylor Swift camps
Development News Jesse Fletcher is the executive director of the Humane Society of Midland County Community Development

Profile Q & A with Humane Society of Midland County executive director Jesse Fletcher

Carly LillardThursday, April 4, 2024
Pets are a big part of our culture, providing many benefits to their caregivers. In this week’s Catalyst, we profile the new executive director of the Humane Society of Midland  County, an organization who cares about the wellbeing of these animals.
Feature Story Kevin Heye, executive director of Safe and Sound Child Advocacy Center, with Luke Drumright of "3-2-1 Connection" Diversity

MCTV’s 3-2-1 Connection celebrates those who make a difference . . . ‘Where everyone has a story’

Amy HutchinsonThursday, April 4, 2024
Three young adults defy their disabilities to reach their goals and impact the Greater Midland community  
Longform Teacher helping child at NEST Child Care and Parent Institute in Detroit Second Wave - MichiganKids and Education

خارطة طريق "التعليم ما قبل الابتدائي للجميع" تتخذ منهجًا شاملًا لإطلاق برنامج "التعليم ما قبل الاب

Joanne Bailey-BoorsmaTuesday, April 2, 2024
في يناير 2023، أعلنت الحاكمة غريتشن ويتمر عن خطتها "التعليم ما قبل الابتدائي للجميع"، والتي ستوفر الوصول إلى التعليم ما قبل الابتدائي المجاني لجميع الأطفال البالغين من العمر أربع سنوات في ميشيغان بحلول عام 2027. في فبراير 2024، أصدرت دائرة التعليم مدى الحياة، التقدم، والإمكانيات في ميشيغان (MiLEAP) خطة الطريق مع توصيات حول كيف يمكن للولاية تحقيق هذا الهدف. شاركت مجموعة السياسات العادلة، وهي منظمة استشارية تعليمية في واشنطن العاصمة تركز على سياسات الرعاية والتعليم المبكرة، في تأليف خارطة الطريق.
Longform Robin Beasley is the director of Garden of Dreams Preschool inside First Congregational Church. Second Wave - MichiganKids and Education

Tri-Share makes quality child care more affordable for working parents

Jaishree DrepaulTuesday, April 2, 2024
MI Tri-Share is a first-of-its-kind cost-sharing funding model. The state, the employee, and their employer each chip in for one-third of the price of child care.
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Big change in health care landscape

Ron BeacomThursday, March 28, 2024
MyMichigan Health acquires Ascension St. Mary’s and facilities in Tawas and Standish  
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Monday, May 13, 7:00pm
Community Mental Health, 218 Fast Ice Drive, Midland
NAMI Midland monthly support groups meet on the second Monday at 7:00pm at Community Mental Health.  Support groups for family members/caregivers  and persons living with a mental health condition. For more info, call 989-948-3273 or email: namimidlandmi@gmail.com.
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