Leadership Bay County

05/20/2026

Nikki and Emily visited the Rotary Club of Saginaw Valley on Monday and shared about Leadership Bay County and the upcoming expansion of the playground at Wenonah Park.

Thank you for allowing us to join!

05/19/2026

Leadership Bay County was presented with a generous donation from the Michigan Baseball Foundation at Friday night’s Great Lakes Loons game to receive a 2026 Michigan Baseball Foundation grant supporting the Play it Forward, Tot Spot project.

Thank you for your support!

Thank you to our friends at the Bay Area Chamber of Commerce for joining us at tonight’s Great Lakes Loons game to receive a 2026 Michigan Baseball Foundation grant supporting the Play it Forward, Tot Spot project.

This incredible project will create Bay City’s first fully fenced play area designed specifically for children ages 4 and under at Wenonah Park. The space will feature age-appropriate play equipment, sensory elements, a crawl tunnel, and more, giving families a safe and welcoming place to play, learn, and connect.

05/18/2026

Leadership Bay County met on Wednesday, May 6 for its Arts and Culture Session. The day began at the Delta College Planetarium, where the class enjoyed an engaging highlight show led by Planetarium Manager and Astronomer Mike Murray.

The group then traveled to Bay City Players for an insightful arts panel discussion featuring Scott Rittenberry, Executive Director of Studio 23/The Arts Center; Kady Booth, Managing Director of Bay City Players; and Kellie Rupp, Marketing Director of Downtown Bay City. Following the panel, the class visited Alice and Jack Wirt Public Library for a tour and presentation led by Madison Roberts and Kristin Freeman. After lunch, Rob Clark, Senior Director of Communications and Community Relations at Tri-Star Trust, facilitated an inspiring conversation on community engagement and the role individuals can play in fostering growth.

The afternoon continued at The Jefferson Project, where participants met with Avram Golden, President of the Jefferson Project, to learn about the vision for the organization, including plans for an upcoming sculpture garden. The visit concluded with a guided tour of the site.

The day wrapped up at the Historic Masonic Temple of Bay City, where the group enjoyed a presentation and tour led by Artistic Director Erica Tatum.

We are incredibly grateful to each of our guest speakers for their time, insight, and the meaningful contributions they make to our community!

05/13/2026

A heartfelt THANK YOU to everyone who donated to the Leadership Bay County Class of 2026 project. Your kindness is building more than a playground, you’re building memories, milestones, and moments of joy for children ages 0–3 across Bay County!

05/11/2026

We’re celebrating our donors today! Your contributions are helping transform Wenonah Park into a more inclusive, family friendly destination. The new fenced in playscape for infants and toddlers wouldn’t be possible without your support. Thank you for investing in our community’s youngest learners.

05/08/2026

Because of YOU, Bay City’s littlest residents will soon have a safe place to explore, learn, and play. Thank you to all who contributed to the playground expansion at Wenonah Park! Your generosity is shaping a healthier, happier future for local families.

05/07/2026

Thank you for having us The Jefferson Project!

05/06/2026

To our donors: THANK YOU. Your support empowers the Leadership Bay County Class of 2026 to create a fully fenced, accessible playscape designed specifically for children 0–3 years old. This project will brighten Wenonah Park, Downtown Bay City and countless childhoods for years to come!

05/04/2026

Support Leadership Bay County Class of 2026 at Buffalo Wild Wings!

Stop by Monday, May 11, and mention Leadership Bay County Class of 2026 when dining in or ordering takeout. 20% of your bill will support their class project: the Wenonah Park playground expansion. A great excuse for wings and a great cause!

05/02/2026

Join us for a night at the ballpark while supporting a great cause! ⚾

Grab your tickets for the Great Lakes Loons game on Friday, May 15 and help support the Leadership Bay County Class of 2026. A portion of ticket sales will go toward their class project—the Wenonah Park playground expansion.

Bring your friends, enjoy the game, and be part of something that makes a lasting impact in our community!