Mid Michigan Matters

It's the second of our Mid Michigan Matters Our Schools Podcast series as we chat with our great local schools! Up this week Shepherd Public School with Superintendent Terry Starr!

In 2023 Mid Michigan Matters will be talking with lots of local schools, because schools matter in Mid Michigan. Our first talk is with Beal City Public Schools and their Superintendent Mr. Chillman! Tune in to hear about all things Beal City Public Schools and why they are a great asset to our kids and community!

In this episode of Mid Michigan Matters Spach catches up with Brad & Brad to talk all things Mt Pleasant Fire Department! From what they do on a daily basis, to training, to becoming a volunteer. You get a neat perspective as Brad Deopker is a full-time firefighter, and Brad Wahr is a paid part-timer. The Mt Pleasant Fire Department is currently seeking volunteers, listen to this podcast to learn all about the opportunities they have and you will have by becoming a fire fighter!

In this Mid Michigan Matters Podcast Spach is at Art Reach Of Mid Michigan in Downtown Mt Pleasant! Executive Director Amy Powell and Spach chat about the 12 days of Christmas deals at Art Reach with 20% a different type of art medium each day! For example Cards & Stationary Tuesday the 13th! All money spent at Art Reach goes the artist and to keep the arts alive in our community! Learn about all the things they do, sing up for classes, and get involved at https://www.artreachcenter.org/

On this episode of Mid Michigan Matters Spach is at Jay's Sporting Goods with Leah Ryckman to chat about all things Toys 4 Tots and the events they have this next week! Get singed up and learn how to get involved at their our local website: https://mt-pleasant-mi.toysfortots.org/

In this episode of Mid Michigan Matters Spach chats with the head of Mt Pleasant Parks and Rec Ryan Longoria and their world famous Carol Moody about the holiday celebration in the beginning of December. Highlighted by the lighted Christmas Parade Saturday night December 3rd. Learn about the events on Friday and Saturday From Ryan and and Carol here on the latest Mid Michigan Matters Podcast!

In this episode of Mid Michigan Matters Spach is at United Way to talk with Annie Sanders about what they have coming up, and the big one, when we collaborate together for Fill A Mayflower!

Learn what's it's all about, the many ways you can help, the local pantries we benefit and so much more! Join us at Ric's Food Center on November 18th from 6 to 6 as we collect cash donations and non-perishable items to help Mid Michigan families in the Holiday Season!

In this edition of Mid Michigan Matters, Bob buys Chris lunch at The Bird to talk with Allison and Lois about the upcoming Bird Auction! This year it's Sunday, November 6th with the doors opening at noon, the money raised will benefit the Isabella County Child Advocacy Center. They also chat about history of The Bird going back to the 1930's!

In the latest Mid Michigan Matters Spach catches up with fellow Shepherd grad Katie Hutson to talk about the benefit happening Sat Oct 22nd for Amanda Smith! The even is in Shepherd at the 828 Rental Hall, the fun starts at 1 and will go all day long!! There will be silent and live auctions, a hog roast and so much more! If your checking this out after the event you can still support Amanda by reaching out to Katie Hutson on Facebook!

In the latest Mid Michigan Matters Chris and Bob toot their own horn a bit talking about Boo Bash! They thank all of this years (so far as of 10-6) sponsors and vendors. They talk about this years event, how Boo Bash got started in the past, and much more.

It's the bestest and safest trick or treating in Mid Michigan October 29th from 3-5 at The Isabella County Fairgrounds!