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Perceptions
P.O. Box 1525
Midland, MI 48641
989-891-1429
info@perceptionssv.org

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GLBT-friendly businesses in the Saginaw Valley

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Arts & Entertainment
  • Pit & Balcony Theatre
    805 N. Hamilton St.
    Saginaw, MI 48602
    tel: 989-754-6588
    Providing the citizens of the Saginaw area a means of entertainment and education in the literature, theory and practical application of the science and art of drama.
  • The Dow Event Center
    303 Johnson St.
    Saginaw, MI 48607
    tel: 989-759-1320
     Arena, Theater, Hall: The Dow Event Center has everything you need to have fun! In 2004, The Dow Chemical Company was awarded the naming rights of the Saginaw County Event Center. The facility, now known as, The Dow Event Center, continues to bring first-class entertainment to Mid-Michigan. The Dow Event Center boasts various areas to hold meetings, conventions, receptions and other events.The Theater has featured renowned entertainers including Jerry Seinfeld, Bill Cosby, Bill Engvall, Gallagher and is home to the Broadway in Saginaw Series. The Arena has hosted national performing artists such Kenny Chesney, Brad Paisley, Nelly, Kid Rock, Michael W. Smith along with great family events like Sesame Street Live, Veggie Tales and Disney on Ice. Upcoming Events Calendar Of Events
  • The Mixx Night Club & Metro Grille
    Robb Wiersum, Owner
    115 N. Hamilton St.
    Saginaw, MI 48601
    tel: 989-498-4022,
    email: themixxnightclub@sbcglobal.net or robb1GR@comcast.net
    Nightclub, Bar & Grill; The Metro Grille is open Wednesday to Sunday from 6:00PM - 2:00AM with the full menu available from 6:00 - 10:00 PM and appetizers available until 1:00 AM. The Mixx Nightclub offers the hottest dance club in the Tri-Cities with doors opening at 10:00 PM on Friday and Saturday. Check out www.myspace.com/themixxnightclub for current events listing.

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Bakeries

  • The Strawberry Dip Cake Shoppe
    398 S. Main St. #6
    Freeland, MI 48623
    tel: 989-692-CAKE (2253)
    The Strawberry Dip does all occasion cakes: weddings, commitments, birthdays, baby showers, retirements, etc... The Strawberry Dip also sells cookies, cream puffs, petits fours and more. Free consultation for wedding or commitment cakes by appointment.

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Body Piercing & Tattoo

  • Holey Body @ Old Town Tattoo
    203 N. Hamilton
    Saginaw, MI 48602
    tel: 989-799-3972
    email: HoleyBody@yahoo.com
    Services: Body Piercing, Brandings, Scarifications, Beading & Ribbing.

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Boutiques & Specialty Shopping

  • My Secret Garden - Downtown Bay City's Largest Specialty Shop
    600 Saginaw St.
    Bay City, MI 48708
    tel: 989-891-2000
    email: SecretGardenBC@aol.com
    Home Furnishings, Gifts & Apparel

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Church

  • Gospel of Jesus Christ Metropolitan Community Church
    contact:
    PO Box 2731
    Midland, MI , 48641
    tel: 989-793-4400
    Church Email: gojcmcc@sbcglobal.net
  • Divine Light Interfaith Ministry
    contact: Rev. Kathleen VanBuskirk
    tel: 989-755-2618
    Email: rev_kathyv@yahoo.com
    This is an Interfaith Ministry offering, counseling, commitment ceremonies, weddings, funerals, memorials (also for pets), and more.  We also offer a variety of support groups, have a yearly adult coat drive and personal needs pantry.  We hold Sunday services at 301 Cass St. (on the second floor) in Saginaw at 11:00 am. It is the policy of Divine Light Interfaith Ministry not to discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, race, color, religious background, ethnicity, sex, age, marital status, handicap, height or weight or any other factor.  It is the intention of this organization to be accepting of all people and to promote unity in diversity.  DLIM is the sponsoring body of the Annual Tri City LGBT Pride Festival.
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  • United Church of Christ of Midland
    4100 Chestnut Hill Drive
    Midland, MI 48642-6206
    tel: 989-631-1136
    email: midlanducc@sbcglobal.net
    We welcome all who seek to follow Jesus, into the membership, leadership, and ministry of the Chuch, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, race, economic circumstances, or family configuration.
     
  • Unity of Bay City
    Rev. Greg Coles, Senior Minister
    3736 State Street Road
    Bay City, MI 48706
    tel: 989-686-0265
    email: unityofbaycity@gmail.com
    Unity of Bay City is a positive, progressive, and dynamic spiritual community co-creating love and healing of consciousness. We honor the spiritual expression of all. We encourage individual transformation through the realization and celebration of Divine Oneness. You can also find us on Facebook, Twitter, and we now offer our podcasts through iTunes.
     
  • Walk in HIS Light Ministries
    contact: Rev. Jerry Glover
    12112 Beyer Rd
    Birch Run, MI , 48420
    tel: 810-424-0508
    Church Email: revjerryandbobby@yahoo.com
    Walk in HIS Light Ministries is a Spirit Filled, Non Denominational Open and Affirming group of believers who welcome ALL who seek a closer walk with God regardless of sexual orientation, race, social or economic status.
     
  • New Life Assembly of Justified Believers
    Pastor Elaine Cheatham
    tel: 989-327-7737
    Services at Gleaning For Jesus Building, 2305 E. Genesee Ave., Saginaw.
    Meets at 11:30 AM on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of every month.
    A Word Teaching, Gay Affirming Church

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Fire Protection

  • Tri City Fire Protection
    contact: Alan J. Hodder
    3346 Shane Drive
    Bay City, MI 
    tel: 989-686-1276 
    Services and sells all fire extinguishers. Also restaurant hood cleaning.

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Hair Care

  • Arthur's Salon
    contact: Arthur Bressler
    318 N. Michigan Ave.
    Saginaw, MI
    tel: 989-791-1592
    Superb cuts for the finicky, fussy, fabulous male.

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HIV/AIDS Services

  • BASIS, a service of Sacred Heart Rehabilitation Center, Inc.
    515 Adams Street, Bay City, MI 48708
    tel: 989-894-2991
    Tim Neal, HIV/AIDS Care Program Team Leader
    Tom Brubaker, HIV/AIDS Care Program Outreach Coordinator
    Office Hours: Monday thru Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
    Serving individuals living with HIV/AIDS in Arenac, Bay, Gladwin, Huron, Midland, Saginaw, Sanilac, and Tuscola Counties.
    For 20 years, providing free and confidential HIV/AIDS care services, including care case management, prescription and dental program assistance, housing assistance, food pantry, transportation assistance, client educational workshops, prevention education, and care outreach services.
    Free, confidential and anonymous HIV testing is available to the public. Call 989-894-2991 to make a testing appointment.
     
  • The Hearth Home
    732 Hoyt Street, Saginaw, MI 48607
    tel: 989-753-9011
    Providing HIV support groups, food/household pantry for HIV-positive persons, anonymous/confidential HIV testing, condoms, education, other related information. Office Hours: 9:00 am - 5:30 pm. All services are free.

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Home Improvements, Decorating

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Housing

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Insurance

 

Legal Services

  • Barbara A. Klimaszewski
    Attorney at Law
    Klimaszewski & Street
    1500 E. Genesee
    Saginaw, MI 48607
    tel: 989-752-5406
     
  • Ralph Collins
    Ralph W. Collins & Associates
    12745 S. Saginaw St., Suite 806
    Grand Blanc, MI 48439
    tel: 810-577-6075
    email: orator1@direcpc.com
    Offering a wide variety of legal services to our community. Areas of practice include bankruptcy, criminal, family law, probate and estate planning, real estate, and traffic offenses. Serving all of Michigan. Offices in Grand Blanc, Flint and Owosso. Let us help you with all of your legal problems and needs. Call or email today for further information.
     
  • Equality Michigan 
    19641 West Seven Mile Rd.
    Detroit, MI 48219
    tel: 866-962-1147
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    Have you been a victim of an anti-GLBT hate crime, harassment or discrimination? Report it! Equality Michigan provides services ranging from direct advocacy to GLBT-friendly referrals to attorneys, shelters and other services throughout Michigan.  Call or email today for further information
     
  • Gary L. Hicks
    Gary L. Hicks, PLC, Attorney at Law
    5030 Northwind Dr., Suite 209
    East Lansing, MI  48823
    tel:     517-525-1732
    Send Email
    Offering civil and criminal legal services for members of the LGBT community across Michigan.  Free initial consultation. Call     517-525-1732 or Send Email today for further information.

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Life Coaching

  • Action Leaders Inc.
    Terry King
    Professional Life Coach
    807 E. Midland St.
    Bay City, MI 48706
    tel:     989-714-4408
    email: terry@actionleaders.com
    Action Leaders Inc: a life coaching, consulting and training organization that helps successful people transform themselves into vibrant, self-confident, value driven achievers. Call, email, or click for more information.

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Massage

  • Advanced Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork Center
    Debbra Zibble
    3055 Enterprise Dr #2, Saginaw, MI 48603
    email: atmbcenter@sbcglobal.net 
    tel: 989-249-7606
    Services: Deep-Tissue & Relaxation, Prenatal & Cherub, Reflexology, Aromatherapy, Hot Stone Massage, Workplace Chair Massage, Sports, Trigger Point, Lymphatic Therapy, Reiki and Shiatsu, Myofascial (Certified and Insured Therapist). Spa Services available: Body Treatments, Facials, Airbrush Tanning, Ear Candling, Gentle Hair Removal, Manicures, Pedicures
  • Body Balance Therapeutic Massage
    Eugenia Jarema, Nationally Certified Massage Therapist
    Saginaw, MI 48638
    By Appointment Only
    Tel: 989-790-2205
    Email Eugenia
    Providing massage therapy from general relaxation to deep tissue therapeutic. Individual sessions customized to your needs for the moment or working towards a long term goal.  "If you have a Body you can benefit from Massage Therapy."
  • Tina Saycosie CMT
    Certified Massage Therapist
    989-791-4701
    By appointment only
    Services: deep tissue, ear candling, hot stones, lymphatic drainage, prenatal/infant, reflexology, shiatsu, swedish
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    Touch of Light Therapeutic Massage
    Brian M., LRT, CMT
    1015 Court Street
    Saginaw, MI 48602
    tel: 989-574-8097
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    Services: Therapeutic Massage including Deep Tissue, Trigger Point, Advanced Medical Massage. Hot Stone massage, Reiki. By Appointment.

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Medical & Dental

  • Family Dentistry and Orthodontics
    Darrell M Sheets, DMD, PLC
    1480 W Center Rd. Suite 7
    Essexville, MI 48732
    tel: 989-895-7475
    Services: Family dental practice in Medical Mall 2, Pine at Center. A separate orthodontic practice (Dr. Bobby Jones) is at the same location.

  • U of M Health System Comprehensive Gender Services Program (UMHS-CGSP)
    2025 Traverwood Dr., Suite A1
    Ann Arbor, MI  48105
    tel: 734-998-2150
    email: um-cgsp@umich.edu
    This program provides comprehensive health care services for individuals who are transgendered and in need of gender-related care, including endocrinological, surgical, mental and general health care services. UMHS-CGSP acknowledges that gender identity exists within a broad spectrum. Individuals having diverse expressions of gender and sexuality have unique needs requiring experienced and supportive health care specialists and services. The UMHS-CGSP is committed to providing comprehensive individualized health care services for individuals and their families who are in need of gender-related information and health care.

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Music

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Photography

Real Estate

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Recreation & Fitness

  • Camping.OUT
    19641 West Seven Mile Rd.
    Detroit, MI 48219
    tel: 313-537-3323 x108
    Send email
    A project of the Triangle Foundation, Camping.OUT is a summer camp for GLBT and allied youth ages 13 - 17 that will take place in northern Michigan Aug. 12-17, 2008. Visit the web site for more information. 
  • All in One Training
    Liz Ward
    tel: 989-415-6429
    Send email
    In Home or Gym Personal Training, Health and Fitness, Sports Specific, Nutrition information.  Please call or email  for further information.
  • Wings Over the Lake
    2927 South Lakeshore Road
    Applegate, MI 48401
    tel: 810-359-2800
    Tom Russo
    Email: info@wingsoverthelake.com
    8 quaint vacation cabins located on Lake Huron, between Port Sanilac and Lexington, MI. The cabins sleep between 2 and 8 people. The property is open to the public.  It is owned and operated by Wings HIV support group of Detroit, a 501(c)(3) not for profit organization. Significant discounts are available to the HIV community. All proceeds benefit the HIV community.

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Restaurants

  • FRALIA'S Deli - Featuring Sandwiches, Soups, Salads, and Deserts.
    422 Hancock Saginaw, MI 48602
    tel: 989-799-0111; fax: 989-792-2880
  • HELLO SUSHI - Japanese Cuisine
    2575 Tittabawassee Rd., Saginaw, MI 48604
    tel: 989-790-0022; fax: 989-790-3050
    Take Out Available.
  • Maria's Authentic Mexican Restaurant - Take Out Available.
    See Menu Online
    6090 State St.
    Saginaw, MI 48602
    tel: 989-799-6300
    fax: 989-799-2829
  • Pasong's Cafe
    114 N. Michigan Ave.
    Saginaw, MI 48602
    tel: 989-791-5008
    Hours: Tuesday - Friday, 11:00 am to 7:00 pm.
    Take Out & catering available. See Menu online. Established in 1986, we are proud to offer you food prepared daily without MSG and made when you order.
  • Smokehouse BBQ
    Tammy & Steve, Owners
    6907 Westside Saginaw Road (M-84)
    Bay City, MI 48706
    tel: 989-402-1200
    Family owned. Homemade food. Very friendly. Come in and give us a try. We know BBQ! Open 11:00 am to 9:00 pm. Catering menu available.

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