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The Grand Banquet Center, 660 W. Hampton, Essexville, is hosting the Turkey Testicle Festival from 4 p.m. to midnight Nov. 25. Hayrides, games, bonfires and music by Over City Limits will be available for families as well as a beer tent and an indoor bar and dance floor for adults. Tickets are $5 for adults and children are free.... Full story »

" The Blind Side" is a terrifically touching film featuring a winning performance from Sandra Bullock. Warner Bros.Sandra Bullock, as Leigh Anne Tuohy, provides Michael Oher (Quinton Aaron) with a few tips about protecting "The Blind Side." "The Blind Side" is a terrifically touching, thoroughly entertaining film. It's the rare family-oriented audience-lifter for the fall. And families should know... Full story »

Here are a few of the events going on Sunday in the Bay area.Downtown Bay CitySundays in the CityState Theatre"A Muppet Christmas Carol"Bay City Players"Charley's Aunt"Messiah Lutheran ChurchMidland Community Orchestra Concert: Made in AmericaMidland ResortA Cross-Cultural Art Exhibition for the Holiday Full story »

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints will present the 14th annual Midland Nativity Exhibit Dec. 4-6 From 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., view over 500 nativity scenes from around the world at this holiday exhibit at 1700 W. Sugnet, Midland. Additional events include a special Christmas concert at 7 p.m. Dec. 4, a choir program at 7... Full story »

The following motion pictures are now available on home video: “Bruno” The title character is a flamboyantly gay, deliberately provocative man who ambushes innocent bystanders in his desperate bid for celebrity. Sacha Baron Cohen (“Borat”) shows nerve in placing himself in real situations in front of a rabid wrestling crowd and an outraged TV studio audience. Among those not... Full story »

" Precious: Based on the Novel ' Push' by Sapphire" is a powerful film for the ages. Gabourey Sidibe, Paula Patton, Mo' Nique, and Marah Carey deliver fabulous performances in gritty film. LionsgateGabourey Sidibe stars as an abused Harlem teenager in "Precious." "Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire" is a powerful, deeply moving film that drives an... Full story »

Anyone interested in joining a new Ladies Travel Club is invited to attend meetings on the first Wednesday of every month, starting Dec. 2, at the Riverside Restaurant in Freeland. For more information, contact Sheila at (989) 687-5752, sheila4442001@yahoo.com or Marti at (989) 835-3452 traveltogether@tm.net.  Full story »

Janea Little of Midland is senior naturalist at the Chippewa Nature Center. What is your typical day like? There is no typical day! I might start at 7 a.m. leading a bird hike, or finish at 11 p.m. leading a full moon hike. Or I might be inside all day, helping visitors with questions about trails, identifying birds at... Full story »

" Twilight" fans will find that the second movie in the series, " The Twilight Saga: New Moon, " is better than the first. The special effects are better, the story adds a werewolves vs. vampires twist and the action doesn' t overpower the romance. Summit EntertainmentBeasty boys who turn into werewolves prowl "New Moon." From left, Paul (Alex... Full story »

The life of Trinity Episcopal Church has been told over the years in history books, newspaper accounts and storytellers, but some church members have come up with a new way to describe the people who created the most impressive features of the 122-year-old landmark edifice. A committee of 10 members of the congregation led by Diane Rapson Gabil worked... Full story »

A night out with friends turned into a surprise bridal shower full of Cheez-It crackers and beef jerky for one West Branch bride-to-be. Beverly Price plans to wed Michael Christian on Jan. 16 and instead of offering presents for her at her bridal shower, friends and coworkers brought gifts to donate to Help Send Santa to Baghdad. Price works... Full story »

Here are a few of the events taking place Saturday around the Bay area. Midland ManorBazaarVillage HallBazaar and Cookie WalkGarber High School"A Christmas Extravaganza"State TheatreThe Bijou Orchestra: Berlin in LightsDelta College Planetarium and Learning Center"Two Small Pieces of Glass" Full story »

Jimmy Tromba Jr., 21, of Bay City, is a retail sales consultant for Verizon wireless, co-owner of a clothing line and a sophomore at Delta College. What’s your typical day like? I live with my best friend and her daughter. I’m either up early playing with the baby or getting her ready or I’m on my way to work.... Full story »

Watercolor artist Carol Jarosz started painting as a pastime. She was soon hooked. “It became a very relaxing way to escape into doing something else,” the Bay City resident said. “Once I got into it, it kind of took over my free time.” Jarosz, a nurse at Bay Regional Medical Center, is one of the artists displaying original work... Full story »

It's been seven years since The Cranberries went on hiatus, so it's understandable that lead singer Dolores O'Riordan's memory of her band's tours is a little fuzzy. "I can't really remember too many specifics," O'Riordan said via telephone from her Ontario, Canada, home, where she has lived on and off for 15 years. "The only things that stand out... Full story »