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Skaters of all ages take laps around the rink during "Let's Roll Together," an event hosted by The Arc of Midland and Roll Arena, Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2022.

Chippewa Nature Center hosts Nature Play.

Guests enjoy cocktails, food and music in the Pendulum Lounge which is open Thursdays at Midland Center for the Arts. (Daily News file photo)

Historical Programs & Exhibits Manager for the historical society, Jake Huss, plays Civil War veteren Joseph Prim during the Edenville Civil War Veterans Cemetery Walk on Oct. 16, 2021 at the Old Edenville Cemetery. Prim fought in the battle of Gettyburg.

The Sangeetayan Institute of Dance & Music of India of Midland will present its annual program on June 18 at Grace Dow Library Auditorium.

Cone with a Cop is set for June 27 at Cottage Creamery.

Thousands of people gather for a live concert and fireworks display Monday, July 4, 2021 at Dow Diamond in Midland. (Katy Kildee/kkildee@mdn.net)

Attendees watch "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story" during Movies on Main. Movies will be shown this summer every Wednesday through August. All of the movies are free and open to the public.

Editor’s note: If you have an event you would like to have included, please email the information to Reporter Victoria Ritter, vritter@mdn.net.

How Does Your Garden Grow? is set for 10-11:30 a.m. at Chippewa Nature Center. Spend the morning at the Children’s Garden and learn the basics of gardening. Enjoy a story, create a nature journal and plant some seeds to take home and watch grow. Meet at the Homestead Farm. This event is free. www.chippewanaturecenter.org

A Community Carnival and Barbecue is set for 12-2 p.m. at New Life Vineyard Church, 1014 E. Ashman St. in Midland. There will be food and family-friendly activities for all ages.  

Sanford Civil War Veterans Cemetery Walk is set for 1-5 p.m. at Jerome Township Cemetery. Come along on a guided walk through cemetery just north of Midland in Sanford. Listen to stories from Sanford’s own Civil War veterans, portrayed by local actors. Hear of the war and life after when they came to settle and make their way in early Midland County. Tickets are $8 for the public, $5 for Alden B. Dow Museum members and can be purchased at the Midland Center for the Arts box office, 989-631-8250. This event will be held rain or shine. Questions/concerns may be directed to Floyd Andrick at:  989-837-0870 or at hfandrick@aol.com  

Sangeetayan Institute of Dance & Music of India of Midland will present its annual program at 2 p.m. at Grace Dow Library Auditorium, 1710 W. St. Andrews Road in Midland. The program will feature Indian dance and music items by students of Sangeeta Kar. This event is free.

The 7th Annual Tapped Craft Beer Festival is set for 6-9 p.m. at the Larkin Parking Garage in Downtown Midland. The first two levels of the structure will have the brewery samples scattered throughout, while the top floor will be transformed into an interactive beer garden. Live music will be performed by Brett Mitchell and the Mitchfits. General admission is $30 and can be purchased at tapped.eventbrite.com. Each ticket includes admission to the event, a souvenir 5oz tasting cup, and six drink tickets. Additional drink tickets can be purchased during the event. Tickets might be available at the door at 6 p.m. the day of the event for $30 by credit card only. All attendees must be 21+, per the State of Michigan.

The Commons Live Music series will host the Midland Saxophone Quartet and the PBR Band at 7-9 p.m. at the Pedestrian Plaza Stage at the intersection of McDonald and Main streets in Downtown Midland. Bring a chair (or snag one of the outdoor tables), grab a drink and some food from a downtown restaurant and enjoy the music. This event is free.

Airport Story Hour is set for 1-2 p.m. at Jack Barstow Municipal Airport. Children ages 2-5 are invited to enjoy a light snack while listening to an aviation/space related story at this free event. Warm weather readings will be held in the beautiful outdoor MCADA area near the terminal. Cold weather readings will be held in the terminal building. If held inside current CDC recommendations will be followed.

Homestead Sunday: Simple Machines on the Farm is set for 1-5 p.m. at Chippewa Nature Center. Stop by the Homestead Farm and learn how simple machines helped farmers complete their many tasks. Visit the tool shed to see levers in action. Explore the gardens to learn how a wedge can be helpful in planting. This event is free. www.chippewanaturecenter.org

A Juneteenth Block Party is set for 2-6 p.m. at Creative 360. Enjoy family-friendly activities, food and entertainment as we connect to honor the past and understand the present. This event is free.

Incredible Pollinators is set for 1-2 p.m. at Chippewa Nature Center. It’s National Pollinator Week. Join an interpretive naturalist to learn about Michigan’s different pollinators. The group will explore areas looking for native flowers and the pollinators that help them every day. Meet at the Visitor Center. This event is free. www.chippewanaturecenter.org

Clay Hand Building is set for 1:30-4 p.m. at Creative 360. Dive hands-first into the slippery, lumpy, squishy world of clay. Transform imaginative ideas into both functional forms and artistic sculpture. By the end of this week-long wallow into the world of clay hand building with artist Melinda Gaal, participants will know how to pinch, coil, slab and glaze your way through a ceramic studio. Pre-registration is required by June 16. Cost is $75, plus $25 materials. The class will continue 1:30-4 p.m. Monday, June 20 through Friday, June 24.

A Summer Solstice Hike is set for 5:30-6:30 p.m. at Little Forks Conservancy's Averill Preserve. Take advantage of the long daylight hours and join Little Forks for an evening one-mile hike. All are welcome.  

A History Tour by Golf Cart is set for 6-7:30 p.m. at Chippewa Nature Center. Join CNC staff for an afternoon of stories as we travel across the property by golf cart. We'll check out the River Trail, Homestead and a few other areas while exploring some of the historic features at the nature center. This program is especially designed for those with limited mobility. Registration is required by June 21. Cost is $15. Meet in front of the Visitor Center. www.chippewanaturecenter.org

A Salamander Meander is set for 10-11:30 a.m. at Riverview Natural Area. Silent and secretive, salamanders are a creature of mystery. Join Chippewa Nature Center staff to hike and turn over logs to look for these shy amphibians. The group will even check out any remaining vernal pools for salamander young. Grab your boots and meet at Little Fork Conservancy's Riverview Natural Area parking lot off North Homer Road in Midland. This event is free. www.chippewanaturecenter.org

A Lunchtime Concert featuring Blue Water Ramblers is set for 12-1:30 p.m. at Dow Gardens. Bring a blanket or a chair and listen to live music in the dappled shade of the Birch Grove. Picnics are welcome. Included with admission or purchase of an annual admission card.

Kids Nature Art: Wetlands is set for 2-3 p.m. at Chippewa Nature Center. Drop in with CNC staff at the Wetlands Area for a blast of wetland art. Stations with different projects will be set up to allow your artist to experience wetland plants and animals through art. This self-paced experience will allow children to create many projects or work hard on a single masterpiece. Meet at the Wetlands Area parking lot. This event is free. www.chippewanaturecenter.org

Culinary Containers: Cocktails and Mocktails is set for 6-7:30 p.m. at Dow Gardens. Join staff member Debbie Anderson and mixologist Isabella Dean and explore differing varieties of herbs. Guests will earn to overcome common growing challenges and gain tips and tricks for incorporating herbs into your cocktails and mocktails. Participants must be 21 or older. Cost is $48 per person and includes supplies and admission. Spaces are limited, and registration is required. Masks are recommended for all indoor programs. For more information visit dowgardens.org/events/culinary-containers.

Walk Midland is set for 6-7 p.m. at Chippewa Nature Center. Midland Parks and Recreation, in partnership with MyMichigan Health, Chippewa Nature Center, Greater Midland Corporate Wellness and Little Forks Conservancy, will host seven walking locations throughout the week through Aug. 31. Participants walk an approximately two-mile walking route. Drawings will be held at each walk for prizes. For each walk, participants will be registered for a grand prize Midland Staycation gift basket. This event is free. www.chippewanaturecenter.org

Sound Community Music Series is set for 7-9 p.m. at Live Oak Coffeehouse. This live music series features classical and jazz musicians from the mid-Michigan area.The first hour of each event is an opportunity for students, amateurs, and professionals to share musical performances. The second hour spotlights professional musicians as they perform a full-length concert. The featured artists of the evening gratefully accept financial support from the audience in the form of donations.

Movies on Main is set to show "The Addams Family 2" at 9 p.m. outside of Ace Hardware in Downtown Midland. Concessions will be available for purchase. Guests can bring a lawn chair and blankets. This event is free.

What's In a Name? Flower Folklore is set for 10-11:30 a.m. at Chippewa Nature Center. People have used plants for food, medicine and enjoyment throughout history. Join CNC staff for a casual trail walk to discover the uses, names and other folklore of a variety of plants. Meet at the Visitor Center. This event is free. www.chippewanaturecenter.org

Outdoor Yoga Flow is set for 12-12:45 p.m. on Main Street between Ashman and McDonald streets in Downtown Midland. Allied Group Fitness will be offering free yoga classes. Reservations are highly recommended and suggested, but drop-ins are welcomed. There will be a select number of yoga mats that will be provided for those who don't have their own; drop-ins should plan on bringing their own mat. This class is open to all experience levels.

The Pendulum Lounge is open 4:30-8 p.m. at Midland Center for the Arts. Eternal Music Ensemble will be providing live music. Guests can enjoy craft cocktails, small plates and hearty offerings. Tickets are not required to attend the Pendulum Lounge, seating is available on a first-come first-served basis.

A Disability Pride Month kickoff event is set for 6-7:30 p.m. at Creative 360. Celebrate the talent and contributions to the community made by individuals with disabilities. There will be an exhibition of student art inspired by the methods of famous artists with disabilities and mental health challenges, performances by our Artshop Community Theatre group and a talent show. Kickoff Disability Pride Month by supporting local artists with disabilities and purchasing their art. There is no charge for this event, though donations graciously accepted.

An Upper Chippewa River Kayak is set for 6-9 p.m. at Chippewa Nature Center. Spend an evening paddling down the Chippewa River with a naturalist looking for turtles, fish, herons, hawks and eagles. After meeting at the Visitor Center, the group will travel to the Universal Access Site via CNC van and begin a leisurely paddle down river back to the Nature Center. CNC will provide a kayak, paddle and life jacket for each participant. Meet at the Visitor Center. Register by June 22; cost is $30. www.chippewanaturecenter.org

Tunes by the Tridge is set for 7-9 p.m. Blast from the Past will perform at this family-friendly event located at the farmer's market area at the foot of the Tridge. Families will want to bring quilts and lawn chairs on Thursday evenings and enjoy listening to bands perform. These performances are free to all.

Disney's High School Musical is set to perform at 8 p.m. at the Midland Center for the Arts' outdoor stage. When the captain of the basketball team meets the new brainy transfer student, the pair instantly connect and discover their passion for singing. After they get cast together in their school musical, the pair sets off a chain of events that upsets the "Status Quo" and puts all of East High into a musical frenzy. Local high school students will join Broadway veterans in the cast. Other performances are set for 8 p.m. June 24 and 25. Tickets are $20 for adults, $16 for students and can be purchased online at midlandcenter.org or by calling the Ticket Office at 989-631-8250.

Story Time is set for 10-11 a.m. at Dow Gardens. Come to hear award-winning children’s books read aloud in the Children’s Garden. All ages are welcome. Included with admission or purchase of an annual admission card. This is a drop-in event. Registration is not required.

Food Truck Friday is set for 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at Jack Barstow Airport. Fly or drive in to enjoy delicious food from local food trucks. All trucks will serve until they run out. Guests can take their food to go or visit the Aviation Discovery Area and enjoy your food at one of the benches or picnic tables under the pavilion while they watch planes come and go.

Artfest 55 opening night and award announcements is set for 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Creative 360. Join Creative 360 for its 13th annual festival celebrating artists ages 55 and over. Enjoy original, imaginative art, both written and visual, and meet this year’s prize-winners. The exhibition will be shown in the gallery through mid-August. This event is free and open to the public.

The Commons Live Music series will host Melissa May and Brian Coonan at 7-9 p.m. at the Pedestrian Plaza Stage at the intersection of McDonald and Main streets in Downtown Midland. Bring a chair (or snag one of the outdoor tables), grab a drink and some food from a downtown restaurant and enjoy the music. This event is free.

A Snake Search is set for 1-3 p.m. at Chippewa Nature Center. Join an interpretive naturalist on a quest to find wild snakes. Thr group will visit different habitats to see what species can be found. This program will get off trail so light colors and long pants are strongly recommended. Meet at the Visitor Center. This event is free. www.chippewanaturecenter.org

The Commons Live Music series will host Miranda and the M80s at 7-9 p.m. at the Pedestrian Plaza Stage at the intersection of McDonald and Main streets in Downtown Midland. Bring a chair (or snag one of the outdoor tables), grab a drink and some food from a downtown restaurant and enjoy the music. This event is free.

A Swing Dance Social is set for 7:30-10 p.m. at the Midland Area Farmers Market down by the Tridge. Grab your dancing shoes for a night of fun! Free swing dance lessons will take place 7:30-8 p.m. with open dance 8-10 p.m. All (or no) skill levels are welcome and those who come without a partner will still get a chance to dance! All ages welcome.

Homestead Sunday: Bees and Pollination is set for 1-5 p.m. at Chippewa Nature Center. Discover the different pollinators that visit the gardens on the farm and learn how to help them flourish. Visit the nearby hives and learn about honeybees. Enjoy a scavenger hunt, looking for pollinators and the flowers they rely on. This event is free. www.chippewanaturecenter.org

Nature Play is set for 2-4 p.m. at Chippewa Nature Center. Whether we’re making pies in the mud kitchen, building forts, constructing rivers, lounging in hammocks or creating nature art, this hour of play is sure to engage everyone. Come make some new friends as you enjoy a summer afternoon. Caregivers must remain with children during this free event.

Kids & Canvas: Blast-Off! is set for 10-11:30 a.m. at Creative 360. Bring your kids for some time for creativity and fun. Creative 360 staff will lead them through the process of painting their own version of the featured art on a 12x16 canvas. Parents and grandparents often join in the fun as well. Pre-registration is required. Cost is $30.

Cone with a Cop is set for 4-7 p.m. at Cottage Creamery in Midland. Come on out to get an up close look at patrol cars, the SWAT bus and other fun police equipment. Officers of the Midland Police Department will be handing out coupons for a free ice cream cone to those under the age of 18.

A John Pratt Mosaic House tour is set for 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Creative 360. The John Pratt Mosaic House stands as a reminder of a man who, through art, battled his demons and inspired countless others along the way. Visitors will learn about John Pratt and the twists and turns his life took that led him to this extraordinary endeavor. Everyone will then drive separately to the house to hear more stories and experience the house for themselves. Pre-registration is required. Cost is $8.

Pints for Pups is set for 5-8 p.m. at Midland Brewing Company. The public is welcome to enjoy a night of great dogs (bring yours), drinks, food, music, outdoor games, a raffle auction and mini pet photoshoots. Support the animals of Humane Society of Midland County while having a great time with friends. Cover is a $15 donation, which includes a pint glass and one beer. A percentage of Midland Brewing Company's group sales will be donated back to the humane society.

A Lunchtime Concert featuring Cool Lemon Jazz is set for 12-1:30 p.m. at Dow Gardens. Bring a blanket or a chair and listen to live music in the dappled shade of the Birch Grove. Picnics are welcome. Included with admission or purchase of an annual admission card.

Fun in the Mud is set for 4-5 p.m. at Chippewa Nature Center. It’s International Mud Day, and you're invited to join CNC staff to celebrate. Bring boots and prepare to get muddy as we explore what creatures live in the pond “muck,” make mud animal tracks and just have fun playing in mud. Meet at the Woods Nature Play Area near Arbury Trail. This event is free. www.chippewanaturecenter.org

A Lower Chippewa River Kayak is set for 6-8 p.m. at Chippewa Nature Center. Join a CNC naturalist for a relaxing three-mile paddle from CNC’s launch on the Homestead Road down the Chippewa River to the Tridge in Downtown Midland. CNC will provide a kayak, paddle and life jacket for each participant. Meet at the Visitor Center. Registration is required by June 28; cost is $25. www.chippewanaturecenter.org

Walk Midland is set for 6-7 p.m. at Chippewa Nature Center. Midland Parks and Recreation, in partnership with MyMichigan Health, Chippewa Nature Center, Greater Midland Corporate Wellness and Little Forks Conservancy, will host seven walking locations throughout the week through Aug. 31. Participants walk an approximately two-mile walking route. Drawings will be held at each walk for prizes. For each walk, participants will be registered for a grand prize Midland Staycation gift basket. This event is free. www.chippewanaturecenter.org

Movies on Main is set to show "Dog" at 9 p.m. outside of Ace Hardware in Downtown Midland. Concessions will be available for purchase. Guests can bring a lawn chair and blankets. This event is free.

Outdoor Yoga Flow is set for 12-12:45 p.m. on Main Street between Ashman and McDonald streets in Downtown Midland. Allied Group Fitness will be offering free yoga classes. Reservations are highly recommended and suggested, but drop-ins are welcomed. There will be a select number of yoga mats that will be provided for those who don't have their own; drop-ins should plan on bringing their own mat. This class is open to all experience levels.

The Pendulum Lounge is open 4:30-8 p.m. at Midland Center for the Arts. Jacob Wisenbach will be providing live music. Guests can enjoy craft cocktails, small plates and hearty offerings. Tickets are not required to attend the Pendulum Lounge, seating is available on a first-come first-served basis.

A screening of "America You Kill Me" is set for 6:30 p.m. at Midland Center for the Arts' Little Theater. Stay for a talk back with  director Daniel Land and composer Audra Kubat and reception in the Pendulum Lounge folowing the screening. Directed by Detroit filmmaker Daniel Land, this is a feature-length documentary film about the life and impact of a gay rights activist leader. This film is rated PG-13. Admission is free, but reservations are required; reservations can be made at midlandcenter.org.

Tunes by the Tridge is set for 7-9 p.m. The Gordon Lightfoot Tribute Band will perform at this family-friendly event located at the farmer's market area at the foot of the Tridge. Families will want to bring quilts and lawn chairs on Thursday evenings and enjoy listening to bands perform. These performances are free to all.

Story Time is set for 10-11 a.m. at Dow Gardens. Come to hear award-winning children’s books read aloud in the Children’s Garden. All ages are welcome. Included with admission or purchase of an annual admission card. This is a drop-in event. Registration is not required.

The Commons Live Music series will host Gutbucket at 7-9 p.m. at the Pedestrian Plaza Stage at the intersection of McDonald and Main streets in Downtown Midland. Bring a chair (or snag one of the outdoor tables), grab a drink and some food from a downtown restaurant and enjoy the music. This event is free.

The Commons Live Music series will host Cool Lemon Jazz at 7-9 p.m. at the Pedestrian Plaza Stage at the intersection of McDonald and Main streets in Downtown Midland. Bring a chair (or snag one of the outdoor tables), grab a drink and some food from a downtown restaurant and enjoy the music. This event is free.

Midland's Fourth of July Celebration is set for 8 p.m. at Dow Diamond's lawn. Enjoy live music and food trucks before the fireworks display at dusk (around 10 p.m.).

The Sanford Lake Association's Fourth of July fireworks are set for 10 p.m. at Midland County Sanford Lake Park. Entrance to the park is free, and attendees can bring food and beer (no liquor). The Sanford Lake Association has arranged for food venders to be available during the event.

A Lunchtime Concert featuring Chris Zehnder is set for 12-1:30 p.m. at Dow Gardens. Bring a blanket or a chair and listen to live music in the dappled shade of the Birch Grove. Picnics are welcome. Included with admission or purchase of an annual admission card.

A Wildflower Tour is set for 1-2:30 p.m. and 6-7:30 p.m. at Dow Gardens. Celebrate the wildflowers of Dow Gardens with Horticulturists Chuck Martin and Trent Bowen. Learn about sun-loving wildflowers, beautiful meadow plants and wetland species in the rain gardens. Then, head into the forest to learn about shade-loving species. Learn more at dowgardens.org/events/wildflower.

Movies on Main is set to show "Peewee's Big Adventure" at 9 p.m. outside of Ace Hardware in Downtown Midland. Concessions will be available for purchase. Guests can bring a lawn chair and blankets. This event is free.

Outdoor Yoga Flow is set for 12-12:45 p.m. on Main Street between Ashman and McDonald streets in Downtown Midland. Allied Group Fitness will be offering free yoga classes. Reservations are highly recommended and suggested, but drop-ins are welcomed. There will be a select number of yoga mats that will be provided for those who don't have their own; drop-ins should plan on bringing their own mat. This class is open to all experience levels.

Tunes by the Tridge is set for 7-9 p.m. 23 North will perform at this family-friendly event located at the farmer's market area at the foot of the Tridge. Families will want to bring quilts and lawn chairs on Thursday evenings and enjoy listening to bands perform. These performances are free to all.

A Comedy Night with Kevin Kramis and Zach Wycuff is set for 8 p.m. at Midland Center for the Arts. Come for an evening under the summer sky with 90 minutes of comedy from nationally touring comics in outdoor setting. Content is rated PG-13. Tickets are $10 in advance, $15 the day of the event. A cash bar will be available; outside food and drink is not allowed.

Story Time is set for 10-11 a.m. at Dow Gardens. Come to hear award-winning children’s books read aloud in the Children’s Garden. All ages are welcome. Included with admission or purchase of an annual admission card. This is a drop-in event. Registration is not required.

The Commons Live Music series will host The Whatabouts at 7-9 p.m. at the Pedestrian Plaza Stage at the intersection of McDonald and Main streets in Downtown Midland. Bring a chair (or snag one of the outdoor tables), grab a drink and some food from a downtown restaurant and enjoy the music. This event is free.

Old Time Radio Show: The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes is set for 7-9 p.m. at Creative 360. Spend an evening sleuthing and solving mysteries with our cast of radio show actors as they transport you to the flat on 221B Baker Street in London. Holmes and his faithful companion Dr. Watson come to life on the C360 stage complete with live sound effects and original commercial jingles. Tickets are $12 prepay, $17 at the door. Guests may bring their own beverages.

Katie Travis is set to perform at 8 p.m. at Midland Center for the Arts. The Bay City native and Broadway veteran will sing through a night of fun repertoire from favorite shows. She will be joined by collaborative pianist Collin Whitfield. The show will take place on the outdoor stage. Tickets are $22, plus processing fees, and can be purchased at midlandcenter.org, by calling the Ticket Office at 989-631-8250 or in person at 1801 W. St. Andrews Road, Midland.

Old Time Radio Show: The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes is set for 7-9 p.m. at Creative 360. Spend an evening sleuthing and solving mysteries with our cast of radio show actors as they transport you to the flat on 221B Baker Street in London. Holmes and his faithful companion Dr. Watson come to life on the C360 stage complete with live sound effects and original commercial jingles. Tickets are $12 prepay, $17 at the door. Guests may bring their own beverages.

The Commons Live Music series will host Shout! A Beatles Tribute at 7-9 p.m. at the Pedestrian Plaza Stage at the intersection of McDonald and Main streets in Downtown Midland. Bring a chair (or snag one of the outdoor tables), grab a drink and some food from a downtown restaurant and enjoy the music. This event is free.

A Lunchtime Concert featuring the Jim Pagel Jazz Trio is set for 12-1:30 p.m. at Dow Gardens. Bring a blanket or a chair and listen to live music in the dappled shade of the Birch Grove. Picnics are welcome. Included with admission or purchase of an annual admission card.

Movies on Main is set to show "Shang Chi and the Ten Rings" at 9 p.m. outside of Ace Hardware in Downtown Midland. Concessions will be available for purchase. Guests can bring a lawn chair and blankets. This event is free.

Outdoor Yoga Flow is set for 12-12:45 p.m. on Main Street between Ashman and McDonald streets in Downtown Midland. Allied Group Fitness will be offering free yoga classes. Reservations are highly recommended and suggested, but drop-ins are welcomed. There will be a select number of yoga mats that will be provided for those who don't have their own; drop-ins should plan on bringing their own mat. This class is open to all experience levels.

Tunes by the Tridge is set for 7-9 p.m. Michele Spitz Tribute to Linda Ronstadt will perform at this family-friendly event located at the farmer's market area at the foot of the Tridge. Families will want to bring quilts and lawn chairs on Thursday evenings and enjoy listening to bands perform. These performances are free to all.

The Accidentals are set to perform at 8 p.m. at Midland Center for the Arts. The Accidentals are a female fronted, multi-instrumentalists, power trio. Their music is dynamic and intelligent, a blend of Neko Case lyrics, Jack White rock and Queen dynamic. It’s edgy, indie folk-influenced, pop rock. Tickets are $24, plus processing fees, and can be purchased at midlandcenter.org, by calling the Ticket Office at 989-631-8250 or in person at 1801 W. St. Andrews Road, Midland.

Story Time is set for 10-11 a.m. at Dow Gardens. Come to hear award-winning children’s books read aloud in the Children’s Garden. All ages are welcome. Included with admission or purchase of an annual admission card. This is a drop-in event. Registration is not required.

The Commons Live Music series will host Soul Xpress at 7-9 p.m. at the Pedestrian Plaza Stage at the intersection of McDonald and Main streets in Downtown Midland. Bring a chair (or snag one of the outdoor tables), grab a drink and some food from a downtown restaurant and enjoy the music. This event is free.

The Great Lakes Market is set for 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at Emerson Park. Over 40 artists and makers will be on site with their wares. There will also be live music and food trucks. The market will continue 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, July 17. Admission and parking is free.

Bill Engvall - the Farewell Tour is set to perform at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. at Midland Center for the Arts. Bill Engvall is a Grammy nominated, multi-platinum selling recording artist and one of the top comedians in the country. He returns to the Center after performing here in 2020. "Here’s Your Sign It’s Finally Time" will be his farewell tour as he retires from standup. Tickets start at $30.50, plus processing fees, and can be purchased at midlandcenter.org, by calling the Ticket Office at 989-631-8250 or in person at 1801 W. St. Andrews Road, Midland.

The Commons Live Music series will host Nameless at 7-9 p.m. at the Pedestrian Plaza Stage at the intersection of McDonald and Main streets in Downtown Midland. Bring a chair (or snag one of the outdoor tables), grab a drink and some food from a downtown restaurant and enjoy the music. This event is free.

A Dog Days of Summer Hike is set for 10 a.m. at Riverview Natural Area. Hit the trails to escape the summer sun under the shady canopy of Riverview Natural Area. Guides will give an option for a longer hike at the stairways, hikers can choose a one-mile hike or an additional two miles. Participants are encouraged to bring their dogs for a hike, but a dog is not required. Dogs will be leashed.

Airport Story Hour is set for 1-2 p.m. at Jack Barstow Municipal Airport. Children ages 2-5 are invited to enjoy a light snack while listening to an aviation/space related story at this free event. Warm weather readings will be held in the beautiful outdoor MCADA area near the terminal. Cold weather readings will be held in the terminal building. If held inside current CDC recommendations will be followed.

A Senior Pancake Breakfast is set for 11 a.m.-12 p.m. at Greater Midland Community Center's 50+ Center. Cost is $3 for 50+ members, $5 for non-members; cash only, sign up one week prior to the event.

Music in the Woods is set for 6 p.m. at the John and Marjorie Hohman Amphitheater on Northwood University's campus. Coleman Road Band will perform. The event also will include food trucks, yard games for the whole family and free cake and non-alcoholic beverages. Adult beverages will be available for purchase at Tavern 59, which will be set up for attendees who are 21 years of age or older. 

A Lunchtime Concert featuring Cool Lemon Jazz is set for 12-1:30 p.m. at Dow Gardens. Bring a blanket or a chair and listen to live music in the dappled shade of the Birch Grove. Picnics are welcome. Included with admission or purchase of an annual admission card.

“An Evening with Your Candidates,” a forum of Midland area candidates for U.S. Congress and Michigan House and Senate is set for 5:30 p.m. in Riepma Arena at Northwood University. This event is free and open to the public.

Movies on Main is set to show "The Grinch" at 9 p.m. outside of Ace Hardware in Downtown Midland. Concessions will be available for purchase. Guests can bring a lawn chair and blankets. This event is free.

Victoria Ritter grew up in Midland and after earning a degree in English at Grand Valley State University, returned. She joined the Daily News as its newsroom clerk, and eventually began editing obituaries, and in 2016 wrote her first article. She loves the arts, from reading and creative writing to catching a movie or singing in her church choir.