The Midland Young Professionals (MYPros) are excited to announce Proper Taco and Allied Group Fitness are beneficiaries of the 2024 MYPros Community Crowdfund.
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Dow, Midland County Inclusion Alliance, and Delta College’s President’s Speaker series is proud to share that journalist, author, and bridge builder Mónica Guzmán, will lead conversations with the aim to ease tensions people are feeling about the 2024 election.
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On February 16th, the Max Loves Midland Navigation Team gathered to discuss the topic of housing in Midland County.
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Free your imagination at COLLAB + Create! The Coleman Area Library invites everyone to explore the new Coleman Digitization Lab (COLLAB) and Create MakerSpace. This recently launched area of the library offers equipment and tools to encourage creative endeavors, hands-on learning and preservation of memories and documents.
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More often than not, I find that the real life stories of our neighbors are far more interesting than any blockbuster at the theatre. Marie Post is the Assistant Director of Public Services for the City of Midland Parks and Recreation Department. She’s also someone who experienced the loss of a child, and that changes you. She found a beautiful way to honor her son, Julian, through the creation of the Midland Miracle Field.
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Accomplishment = ability to achieve the things that matter. Some of us may be grappling with the aftermath of our resolutions for the New Year. While not everyone sets formal New Year’s resolutions, most of us have some intentions for aspects of our lives we would like to improve.
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I feel so grateful to live in a town that has so many people who are willing to work hard to make positive change for our community. Beth De Vries is one of those special humans. Read on to learn all about Phoenix Community Farm, and their mission to build a sustainable, vibrant community that is growing and eating healthy food together!
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It was an absolute pleasure to learn about the story of California transplant and artist Heather Deogracia. Her in depth education and struggles with mental health challenges have undoubtedly molded her unique perspective of the world. Read on to learn about her bright spirit and the persistence she has needed to push through to be where she is today.
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I keep seeing clips of the Detroit Youth Choir floating around the internet, so when I heard they were coming to Midland I had to know more! Not only is their energy absolutely contagious, but their singing and dancing is nothing short of incredible!
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Learn all about the 2nd Annual Midland Lunar New Year Celebration coming to Dow Diamond on February 10th, directly from the volunteer committee who work so hard to bring this amazing event to Midland!
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The COVID-19 pandemic has left an indelible mark on society, not only in terms of physical health but mental health as well. As we continue to emerge from the pandemic, there is a need to press on with addressing the challenges of social isolation and proactively rebuilding connections for the betterment of ourselves and the common good of our communities.
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Learn how The Bridge Food Center and The Midland County Food Assistance Network are fighting food insecurity in Midland County with help of the Midland Area Community Foundation.
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I had the recent pleasure of talking to Kristin Sovis about the Midland Area Career & College Access Network’s upcoming series of free workshops to assist Midland County residents in navigating and completing their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
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Thankfulness may just be one of the best things we can do to improve both personal well-being and our relationships. Both expressing and experiencing thankfulness are linked with happiness and other positive outcomes. So, the more often and intensely we feel thankfulness, the better.
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Hey, neighbors! We've got some exciting news to share – Max Loves Midland is all about spreading the love, and that includes making our website super accessible for everyone.
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The Midland County Mental Health Coalition, in collaboration with SVSU, has launched a brief survey, and we're reaching out to you to share your valuable insights.
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The Midland County Mental Health Coalition, in collaboration with SVSU, has launched a brief survey, and we're reaching out to you to share your valuable insights.
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“Some kids cry right there in the office when one of our advisors tells them, ‘Guess what? You have money to go to college!’
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As a community, region and society we have come a long way in overcoming the stigma related to mental health. This is in large part thanks to more people reaching out to their support groups and being willing to ask for help. And while progress of acceptance and understanding grows, we still have a long way to go. Along with cultivating positive relationships there are resources available to the region to help overcome the obstacles of mental health.
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In 1991, tucked away on M-20 in Midland, Michigan, a small cinderblock home became the canvas for one of the most captivating outsider art installations in the state. On walls of this unassuming house, Midland native John Pratt poured his heart and soul into creating mosaic murals using an eclectic mix of materials: shattered pottery, bottle caps, bathroom tiles, and clay pots.
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