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Dow Diamond, home of Los Angeles Dodgers affiliate Great Lakes Loons, will be the site of the Great Lakes Beer Festival, sponsored by Michigan Brew Trail, on Aug. 20. The event features more than 50 Michigan craft breweries serving their specialties inside the stadium.
Hot air balloon pilots sign autographs and show off their burners during the Main Street Glow event as part of the River Days Festival Thursday, Aug. 5, 2021 in downtown Midland. (Katy Kildee/kkildee@mdn.net)
People gather at Chippewassee Park to watch the Amazing Balloon Glow at the River Days Festival on Aug. 7, 2021.
Chippewa Nature Center will offer naturalist-led kayak trips this summer.
Families cool off from temperatures in the high 80s at Plymouth Pool Thursday, June 16, 2022 in Midland.
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.
The Chemical City Band will perform on June 29 at the Nicholson-Guenther Band Shell in Central Park in Midland. (Daily News file photo)
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)
Chippewa Nature Center will host Homestead Sundays at 1-5 p.m. on Sundays, June through August.
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.
A Teen Pool Party is set for 8:30-10 p.m. at Plymouth Park Pool. Join The ROCK and Midland Parks and Recreation for a night of fun at the pool. This event is geared for 6-12 grade students. There is no entry fee; candy, drinks and sno-cones will be available for $1 each.
A Lunchtime Concert featuring Jim Pagel and Allie 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 Lower Chippewa River kayak trip 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. The group will meet at the Visitor Center. Cost is $25. Register at www.chippewanaturecenter.org/
Movies on Main is set to show "Sing 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.
A Story Hour is set for 9:30-10:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.-12 p.m. at Chippewa Nature Center. The hour will include a story, crafts and other age-appropriate activities. This program will be held outdoors unless weather is unfavorable. Meet at the Woods Nature Play area near Arbury Trail. 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.
Meet the Chippewa Nature Center Wildlife Ambassadors at 1-2 p.m. at CNC. Join an CNC interpretive naturalist to meet the reptiles and amphibians ambassadors that live in the Visitor Center. We will discuss the adaptations that help their species survive in the wild. This program will be held at the Lanigan Pavilion at the end of the Homestead Road. Bring camp chairs for seating. This event is free.
The Pendulum Lounge is open 4:30-8 p.m. at Midland Center for the Arts. Cold Cut Trio will provide 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.
Main Street Glow is set for 7-8:30 p.m. in Downtown Midland. Hot air balloon baskets will line Main Street for a special burner glow. See the balloon baskets up close, meet the balloonists and enjoy music provided by Sound Productions. Head on down to the Bob Johns Main Stage by the Tridge for a silent dance party by DJ Nate from 7-10 p.m. Headphones are provided for guests to choose between three different stations to listen and dance to! Visit www.riverdaysmidland.com for more information.
Tunes by the Tridge is set for 7-9 p.m. The Founding 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.
Rent is set to perform at 8 p.m. at Midland Center for the Arts. Rent follows a year in the life of impoverished young bohemian artists and musicians struggling to survive and create in New York’s Lower East Side under the shadow of HIV/AIDS. This show contains adult language, sexual innuendo, drug use and profanity. Tickets are $29.50 for adults and $23.50 for students 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. Other showtimes are 8 p.m. Aug. 5-6 and 11-13.
A competitive balloon flight is set for 6:30-8 a.m. at Chippewassee Park. Balloons will launch from various parts of the city and fly to the park. Pilots can test their skills by trying to hit targets on the ground. This event is weather-pending.
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.
A Kayak Poker Run is set for 5-7 p.m. in Downtown Midland. Participants will meet near the Bob Johns Main Stage. Bring your own or rent a kayak and paddle around by the Tridge collecting poker cards! The best three hands will win prizes. This is a free event with minimal cost to rent a kayak. Register at www.nor-eastoutdoors.com/kayakmidland.
Run the River 5K is set for 5-9 p.m. near the Tridge in Downtown Midland. The event includes a 5K run (male wave) at 6:45 p.m., a 5K run (female wave) at 6:55 p.m. and a 5K walk at 7:05 p.m. Cost is $35 and includes a pint glass and complimentary drink ticket for the Rotary Tent. Register at https://www.greatermidland.org/events/runtheriver2022
A Hot Air Balloon Launch is set for 7 p.m. at Chippewassee Park. Weather pending, balloons will launch from Chippewassee Park, showering the sky with beautiful colors and designs. Check the River Days Facebook page for up-to-date information. This event is free.
A Hot Air Balloon Glow is set for 9-9:30 p.m. at Chippewassee Park. The hot air balloons will return from their flight and make the park “glow” with their burners. The balloons will not take flight during this event. Check the River Days Facebook page for up-to-date information. This event is free.
The Commons Live Music series will host Stone Street Revival at 9-11 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.
An outdoor movie, "Inside Out," is set for 9:30-11 p.m. near the Bob Jones Main Stage in Downtown Midland. This event is free.
A competitive balloon flight is set for 6:30-8 a.m. at Chippewassee Park. Balloons will launch from various parts of the city and fly to the park. Pilots can test their skills by trying to hit targets on the ground. This event is weather-pending.
Voyageur Canoe Paddling is set for 1 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Tridge. Guests can try their hand paddling in a 29-foot replica Voyageur canoe on the Tittabawassee and Chippewa Rivers during the River Days Festival. Chippewa Nature Center staff will be hosting short paddling trips near the Tridge in downtown Midland. This event is free.
A concert with MIZNXN is set for 7-8:30 p.m. at Creative 360. Combining an alto voice reminiscent of Billie Ellish and the powerful poetic lyrics of an early Joni Mitchell, MIZNXN will give a performance that incorporates the audience in a personal and playful way. The theme she has chosen for this performance is "Show and Tell" and participants are invited to bring something special – art, writing, a funny or sentimental object – to share at this indoor concert. Tickets are $10 in advance, $15 at the gate. Ages 10 and under get in for free.
A Hot Air Balloon Launch is set for 7 p.m. at Chippewassee Park. Weather pending, balloons will launch from Chippewassee Park, showering the sky with beautiful colors and designs. Check the River Days Facebook page for up-to-date information. This event is free.
A Hot Air Balloon Glow is set for 9-9:30 p.m. at Chippewassee Park. The hot air balloons will return from their flight and make the park “glow” with their burners. The balloons will not take flight during this event. Check the River Days Facebook page for up-to-date information. This event is free.
The Commons Live Music series will host Jim Pagel Jazz Trio 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.
Homestead Sunday is set for 1-5 p.m. at Chippewa Nature Center. Step back in time at CNC's log cabin, timber frame barn and one-room school for a family-friendly afternoon at the Homestead Farm and Log Schoolhouse. Weekly themed activities and tours will be available throughout the afternoon. Try grinding corn, pumping water, writing on a slate board, working in the garden, tilling the field or watering the animals. The Homestead and Schoolhouse will be open Sundays in June, July and August. This event is free.
A rummage sale fundraiser is set for 9 a.m.-7 p.m. at Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish, 3516 E. Monroe Road in Midland. All proceeds will go to local charities. The rummage sale continues 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Aug. 10 and 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Aug. 11 (Bag Day and marked items are half-off).
A Summer Wildflower Walk is set for 9-10:30 a.m. at Chippewa Nature Center. Blooming summer wildflowers put on a show with a variety of colors, flower structures, heights and patterns. Join a CNC naturalist to learn how to identify commonly found species and discuss their importance within an ecosystem. Meet at the Visitor Center. This event is free.
Appraising Your Landscape is set for 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Creative 360. Learn to define landscape needs and the steps to take to achieve sustainability with Shelby Gentle of Little Forks Conservancy. The presentation will be followed by an open forum for discussion and tips from master gardeners and others in the community. Pre-registration is required for this free event.
A Lunchtime Concert featuring Laure & the Lefties 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.
The 2022 CST Encore Awards are set for 6-8 p.m. at Midland Center for the Arts' Little Theater. The awards will recognize and honor the lifetime achievements of a few volunteers, as well as celebrate the productions that made up the Center Stage Theatre 2021-2022 season. Admission is free, but all attendees are required to RSVP by Friday, Aug. 2; reservations can be made at https://bit.ly/3yWYPbl
Paddles and Pints is set for 6-8 p.m. at Chippewa Nature Center. Spend an evening kayaking down the Chippewa River with a naturalist. The trip will end at the Tridge in Downtown Midland where participants may take a short walk to WhichCraft Taproom for a refreshing drink. Cost is $40; a $10 voucher is included with registration. Meet at the Tridge where CNC staff will shuttle participants via 15-passenger van to CNC’s canoe/kayak launch. CNC will provide a kayak, paddle and life jacket for each participant.
Movies on Main is set to show "Spiderman: No Way Home" 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.
Kids Nature Art: Forest is set for 2-3 p.m. at Chippewa Nature Center. Meet CNC staff at The Woods Nature Play area for a blast of forest art. Stations with different projects will be set up to allow artist to experience forest plants and animals through art. This self-paced experience will allow children to create many projects or work hard on a single masterpiece. This event is free.
The Pendulum Lounge is open 4:30-8 p.m. at Midland Center for the Arts. The Jim Pagel Trio will provide 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.
Yoga and Kayaking is set for 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Midland Tridge. In collaboration with Ike's Mobile Kayaks, the group will kayak upstream along the Tittabawasee River and then return downstream for a more leisurely float back to the Tridge. Back at the Tridge, participants will end the session with yoga to stretch out and wind down from the journey. Cost is $40, including all equipment.
A Floodplain Hike at is set for 6-8 p.m. at Forestview Natural Area. Have you looked at a map of Forestview and wondered, what's the land beyond the trail like? Executive Director Elan Lipschitz is offering to take a group beyond the trail and hike near the river. The 2-3 mile path will be on uneven ground and potentially wet areas. This path is moderate to difficult; for your safety, do not try this on your own.
Tunes by the Tridge is set for 7-9 p.m. Red Herring 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 Full Moon Stroll is set for 8-9:30 p.m. at Chippewa Nature Center. Join an interpretive naturalist for a hike to enjoy this month’s full moon. Learn how the tradition of naming moons began and what makes each month special. Please wear dark colors and bring a flashlight and meet outside the Visitor Center. This event is free.
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 Gould & Graham 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 Detroit Rock City – KISS 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.
St. Brigid School will inaugurate its 100th anniversary at 10-11 a.a. with tours of its Hall of History, featuring posters from each decade along with alumni spotlights and artifacts from throughout the years. The public is encouraged to attend and see how the school has evolved over the years. This event is free. For more information about the school's centennial celebration, visit stbrigid-midland.org/school/100th-year-anniversary-2022-2023/
Homestead Sunday is set for 1-5 p.m. at Chippewa Nature Center. Step back in time at CNC's log cabin, timber frame barn and one-room school for a family-friendly afternoon at the Homestead Farm and Log Schoolhouse. Weekly themed activities and tours will be available throughout the afternoon. Try grinding corn, pumping water, writing on a slate board, working in the garden, tilling the field or watering the animals. The Homestead and Schoolhouse will be open Sundays in June, July and August. This event is free.
A Lunchtime Concert featuring Casey Lane 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 John Pratt Mosaic House tour is set for 5:30-7:30 p.m., starting at Creative 360. The house stands as a reminder of a man who, through art, battled his demons and inspired countless others along the way. 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. Registration is required. Cost is $8.
A Story Hour is set for 9:30-10:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.-12 p.m.at Chippewa Nature Center. The hour will include a story, crafts and other age-appropriate activities. This program will be held outdoors unless weather is unfavorable. Meet at the Woods Nature Play area near Arbury Trail. 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.
Herbert Dow's Garden Tour is set for 1-2:30 p.m. at Dow Gardens. Visitors will meet on the porch of The Pines, the home of Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow, and partake in a guided walking tour through the gardens. Photographs, along with letters and journals from the archive will shed light on how the property looked when it was the private residence of the Dow family. Cost is $15 for adults, $7 for kids ages 6-18 and $5 for ages 5 and under. Learn more at dowgardens.org/events/herbert-tour/
The Pendulum Lounge is open 4:30-8 p.m. at Midland Center for the Arts. Jacob Wisenbach will provide 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.
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.
Herbert Dow's Garden Tour is set for 5-6:30 p.m. at Dow Gardens. Visitors will meet on the porch of The Pines, the home of Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow, and partake in a guided walking tour through the gardens. Photographs, along with letters and journals from the archive will shed light on how the property looked when it was the private residence of the Dow family. Cost is $15 for adults, $7 for kids ages 6-18 and $5 for ages 5 and under. Learn more at dowgardens.org/events/herbert-tour/
The Commons Live Music series will host Peacemaker 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 Beer Festival is set for 2-7 p.m. at Dow Diamond. The event will feature Michigan craft breweries/cideries, all ballpark concessions available by Dow Diamond, VIP tickets for Suite Level entry with food buffet and A/C comfort, and live music provided by XLNC. There will aslso be the Michigan Cornhole Tournament. Admission is $45 in advance, $55 at the door, $85 for VIP, and $15 for designated drivers (no drink tickets).
Summer Concert Series featuring Roane is set for 6:30 p.m. at Creative 360. Roane specializes in Celtic, folk, and maritime music. Their music embraces the spirit of the storyteller and embodies the strength and beauty of their Celtic heritage. Tickets are $10 in advance, $15 at the door; kids ages 10 and under get in for free.
The Commons Live Music series will host Coleman Road 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 is set for 1-5 p.m. at Chippewa Nature Center. Step back in time at CNC's log cabin, timber frame barn and one-room school for a family-friendly afternoon at the Homestead Farm and Log Schoolhouse. Weekly themed activities and tours will be available throughout the afternoon. Try grinding corn, pumping water, writing on a slate board, working in the garden, tilling the field or watering the animals. The Homestead and Schoolhouse will be open Sundays in June, July and August. This event is free.
A Lunch and Learn session is set for 12 p.m. at the Greater Midland Community Center's 50+ Center. This lesson will focus on balance and fall prevention, presented by Abbi Brady, PT, DPT. Independence Village Senior Living will provide lunch. This event is free to seniors. Those interested in attending are asked to RSVP to Amanda, 989-832-7937 ext. 2270 or aewald@greatermidland.org at least one week prior to the event.
Billy Gunther & The Midwest Riders are set to perform 6-8 p.m. at Northwood University as part of the Feedom Fest concert series. The concert will be held at the John and Marjorie Hohman Amphitheater on Northwood University's campus. 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. This event is free.
A Lunchtime Concert featuring Jeff Walikangas 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.
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.
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.
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.
A National Dog Day hike is set for 6-7 p.m. at Forestview Natural Area. What better way to honor your dog than by taking them for a walk in the woods and a chance to make a new friend? We encourage you to bring your dog for a 1.3-mile hike but a dog is not required. Dogs must be leashed.
The Commons Live Music series will host Rove of Love and JOVI, a tribute to Poison and Bon Jovi 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 the Sinclairs 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.
Homestead Sunday is set for 1-5 p.m. at Chippewa Nature Center. Step back in time at CNC's log cabin, timber frame barn and one-room school for a family-friendly afternoon at the Homestead Farm and Log Schoolhouse. Weekly themed activities and tours will be available throughout the afternoon. Try grinding corn, pumping water, writing on a slate board, working in the garden, tilling the field or watering the animals. The Homestead and Schoolhouse will be open Sundays in June, July and August. This event is free.
Yoga and Kayaking is set for 3-5 p.m. at the Midland Tridge. In collaboration with Ike's Mobile Kayaks, the group will kayak upstream along the Tittabawasee River and then return downstream for a more leisurely float back to the Tridge. Back at the Tridge, participants will end the session with yoga to stretch out and wind down from the journey. Cost is $40, including all equipment.
A poetry reading with Larry Levy and Skip Renker is set for 7-8:30 p.m. at Creative 360 Galleries, 144 Ashman St. in Downtown Midland. Renker's award-winning poems have appeared in numerous journals and magazines and in four books, including the just-published A Patient Hunger. Levy’s poems have appeared in The Virginia Quarterly Review, The Driftwood Review, Third Wednesday, South Carolina Review, Controlled Burn, and more. His latest poetry collection, Blessed Arrangement, includes a Pushcart Prize nominee. Books will be available for purchase. Contact Creative 360 at 989-837-1885 to let them know you are coming. Cost is $5.
A Lunchtime Concert featuring Monte Pride 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.
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.