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Honolulu Blues Author Joel Walkowski at the Library October 1
Comedian and author of "Honolulu Blues: How Loving a Losing Football Team Created a Winning Man" Joel Walkowski will visit the Grace A. Dow Memorial Library Auditorium on Thursday, October 1, at 6 p.m. for a special presentation and meet-and-greet.
Main Street Pedestrian Plaza Ends 2026 Season on September 28
On September 28, the DDA will begin removing outdoor dining, seating, and recreational amenities from The Commons Pedestrian Plaza. Main St., between Ashman St. and Rodd St., is expected to fully reopen to vehicle traffic and parking by October 1.
Fall Used Book Sale at the Library October 9 - 11
The Friends of the Grace A. Dow Memorial Library will hold their Fall Used Book Sale from October 9 - 11.
Celebrate Neighboring Week with Parks and Recreation’s Scavenger Hunt September 21 - October 4
In celebration of Midland Neighboring Week, the Parks and Recreation Department invites residents to experience our community in a fun way and win prizes with the Neighbor Chase scavenger hunt September 21 - October 4.
Floats with Goats Hosted at the Library for Midland Neighboring Week
Join the Grace A. Dow Memorial Library in celebrating Midland’s Neighboring Week and enjoy ice cream floats and goats on the Library’s Lawn on Wednesday, September 30 from 5:30 – 7 p.m.
Upcoming Events at the Jack Barstow Municipal Airport During Midland Neighboring Week
Join the Jack Barstow Municipal Airport in celebrating Midland’s Neighboring Week with a series of fun, family-friendly activities and events at the airport, located at 2800 Airport Rd. Events will take place September 27 through October 2.
Attend the Michigan Tree Climbing Competition September 11 – 13
The Midland Parks and Recreation Department, in partnership with the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Michigan Chapter, is pleased to announce the 2026 Michigan Tree Climbing Competition will take place at Emerson Park September 11 – 13.
September is National Library Card Sign-Up Month
This September, the Grace A. Dow Memorial Library invites you to celebrate Library Card Sign-Up Month and discover all the ways your library card can strike the perfect chord—whatever your interests or tastes may be.
Midland Blooms Flower Removal Begins August 31
With summer ending, the 36th season of Midland Blooms is coming to a close. To ensure the flowers are removed while still in good condition, petunia removal will begin the week of August 31.