Spring is one of the most unpredictable seasons in our region. For that reason, there are not many annual events scheduled for this time of year. Fortunately, we have resources such as the Dickinson County Library and the Imagination Factory Community Center, which offer indoor activities during this time of year. Depending on when Easter falls, there is always an abundance of Easter Egg Hunts and brunches.

From the rewards of small-group teaching in the classroom or making friendships with neighbors and teammates, Ashley Peterson shares how she has found belonging.

JT Haelterman wanted to relocate back to the U.P. to be in a stable community. Working in manfacturing, he finds purpose in coaching and mentoring both in the factory and on the football field where is accepts challenges and grows teams.

Sereena Johnson shares her story about finding her way from Doha Qatar to the Dickinson Area in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.