Community Calendar

Grab your besties and join us after the Great Lakes Bay Pride Festival for a magical night of glitz and glamour at the After Party Drag Show! The largest drag show in the region welcomes over 450 attendees and features Queens and Kings from our local area and across Michigan.

The mission of SCUBAnauts International is to educate teens in the marine sciences, enabling them to make a positive impact on the environment and empowering them to become tomorrow’s leaders. Florida and Georgia teens work hard all year to train as Scientific Divers and contribute to impactful marine research. Past projects range from coral restoration to seagrass monitoring to dive physiology studies. This week, five Nauts are visiting Thunder Bay to document shipwrecks, participate in marine debris surveys and collection, and analyze water quality as part of the Sanctuary’s broader freshwater acidification study. These students have been in the program for several years and have spent the last three months preparing to dive in cold water. Come hear what they have accomplished so far and what they hope to accomplish this week!

Doors open at 5:30pm and the lecture begins at 6pm. This is a free event, open to all, that takes place in the theater of the Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center.

The Sunrise Side Wine, Brew, and Food Festival is just one month away, taking place on Saturday, July 12, 2025, from noon to 6 p.m. under the tent at the Harrisville Harbor in Harrisville, Michigan. 📅 Mark your calendars and prepare for an unforgettable day of celebration! 🍷🍻

Immerse yourself in the finest Michigan wines, craft beers, and ciders, 🍇 while enjoying the vibrant atmosphere filled with local artists showcasing their work, live music performances to set the mood 🎶, and mouthwatering culinary delights from local food vendors and food trucks.

Tickets: $20 at the door, includes a commemorative glass 🥂 and two drink tickets—perfect to start your adventure!

Gather your friends, family, and fellow enthusiasts as we look forward to welcoming you to a day brimming with flavor, creativity, and pure enjoyment.

Cheers!

We are excited to announce that Spectrum Conferences will be hosting the 3rd International Summit on Civil, Structural, and Environmental Engineering (ISCSEE2025) from July 21-23, 2025, in the beautiful city of Frankfurt, Germany. Following the resounding success of the second series held in March 2024 in Florence, Italy which featured a fabulous lineup of speakers. Building on this momentum, ISCSEE2025 promises to be even more exceptional. Bringing together experts from around the world, this event will delve into the most pressing issues in Civil, Structural and Environmental. Join us for the latest advancements in Civil, Structural, and Environmental Engineering, where we will showcase cutting-edge research, innovative practices, and transformative ideas. We eagerly anticipate welcoming you to Germany for this inspiring congress in 2025!

Best Regards
Vanitha | Conference
Secretary ISCSEE2025

Our welcoming and inclusive festival brings together the 2SLGBTQ+ community, allies, friends, and families from across the Great Lakes Bay Region and surrounding areas. Attendees can enjoy a variety of retail vendors, community resource partners, live entertainment, a health screening area, and a children’s activity area.

The Great Lakes Bay Pride Festival is a family-friendly, outdoor event, and is free for all to attend! We have a big change for 2025 as we move to the Jolt Event Park in downtown Saginaw! This new location will allow for more safety and security for our visitors to enjoy the day.

Our community festival starts on Friday at 6PM for family night, including fireworks. Saturday begins at 10AM with a full schedule of events, kids inflatables and skate rink, eating contests, food trucks, vendors, parade and nightly entertainment and beer tent. Sunday begins at 11AM and ends at 3PM.

More details and schedule of events will be posted on our website over the coming months.
We welcome you to visit our historic downtown and enjoy our festival!

Our community festival starts on Friday at 6PM for family night, including fireworks. Saturday begins at 10AM with a full schedule of events, kids inflatables and skate rink, eating contests, food trucks, vendors, parade and nightly entertainment and beer tent. Sunday begins at 11AM and ends at 3PM.

More details and schedule of events will be posted on our website over the coming months.
We welcome you to visit our historic downtown and enjoy our festival!

Our community festival starts on Friday at 6PM for family night, including fireworks. Saturday begins at 10AM with a full schedule of events, kids inflatables and skate rink, eating contests, food trucks, vendors, parade and nightly entertainment and beer tent. Sunday begins at 11AM and ends at 3PM.

More details and schedule of events will be posted on our website over the coming months.
We welcome you to visit our historic downtown and enjoy our festival!

On August 14th, join us for Love Walloon, our 2025 Summer Gala and Fundraiser – a celebration that will not only honor our pristine lake and watershed but also unite us in a shared commitment to preserving this cherished treasure for generations to come. Step into an enchanting night celebrating Walloon and the spirit of community. The evening will be set against the breathtaking backdrop of Lavender Hill Farm, with twinkling lights and the fragrant scent of lavender filling the air. Immerse yourself in live jazz music by Djangophonic, dancing, and heartfelt conversation, while enjoying local food and drinks by Wineguys. This will be a testament to the beauty of Walloon and the collective passion that drives the work of WLAC. Whether you are a long-time WLAC supporter or joining us for the first time, Love Walloon is an experience designed for everyone who shares a deep love for our lake and its future. This will be a night to remember – filled with inspiration, connection, and a sense of purpose as we come together to support our mission.