KOLB Elementary Car Wash at Graff Bay City

BAY CITY, Mich. – Calling anyone and everyone who needs a good car wash after this salt-filled winter! We've got an exciting event happening this weekend that you need to know about – the KOLB Elementary Car Wash at Graff Bay City!

Bay City's KOLB Elementary School is trying to raise money for a fun and practical addition to their school! Money raised at the car wash will help them be able to install an 8 foot wide, 1/4 mile track which will enhance the wellness of students, staff, and residents in nearby neighborhoods! AND, all day long Graff Bay City will be matching your donations (up to $1000)!

The weekend weather forecast is looking beautiful, so stop by the KOLB Elementary Car Wash at Graff Bay City on Saturday, May 31st from 10am-2pm to get your car shining for a great cause! Let's help them raise enough money to get their track installed!

We hope to see you stop by the car wash this Saturday! It will be taking place right on our lot! Hank Graff Chevy is located at 3636 Wilder Road, Bay City, MI 48706 and we can help you find the perfect vehicle for your weekend getaway! For more information on Hank Graff Chevrolet, or for any questions call us at (989) 684-4411 or visit our website: www.GraffBayCity.com.

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Summer Side Dish Recipes

BAY CITY, Mich. – While summer was a little slow to arrive on the scene, 4th of July is almost here and that means you're likely spending the weekend outdoors with friends and family if our Michigan weather cooperates. Rather than bringing the same old macaroni salad to this year's celebration, make sure your contribution is the life of the party with one of these delicious Summer Side Dish Recipes!

Summer Side Dish Recipes

Potato and Zucchini Salad

Potato salad is a summer staple, but if you'd prefer to avoid all that extra mayo then this fresh twist on the classic salad is for you. Spoiler alert: healthier whole grain mustard and olive oil take mayo's place!

Summer Pasta Salad with Baby Greens

Pasta salad is another one of those summer classics, and this upgraded recipe is one of our favorites. Full of flavor, greens, and tasty balsamic, your party goers will be pleasantly surprised with this twist on your classic pasta salad.

Charred Corn Salad

If you've already got the grill on, turn the heat up to high and make your summer side dish right there. This charred corn salad accompanied by tomatoes and red onion is a great option for all you corn on the cob lovers, and is a bit easier to eat if you're socializing in the backyard.

Wild Mushroom Toast

While garlic bread isn't typically a side dish that you think about serving over 4th of July weekend, this one topped with mushrooms is too good to pass up. Plus, if you already have the grill on, we think heating the bread on the grill would be a great added touch.

Party Mix

Can't forget about the finger food that everyone loves to munch on before the grill heats up! If you want to bring a little pre-dinner snack to your celebration then we recommend this party mix with some unconventional ingredients like Bugles and roasted green peas. Trust us, take one look at it and you'll want to make it!

We hope that you have a great time cooking up a delicious 4th of July meal, but above all stay safe! If you need to get your vehicle tuned up before you head up north, stop in and we can help you out! Hank Graff Chevy is located at 3636 Wilder Road, Bay City, MI 48706 and we can help you find the perfect vehicle for your weekend getaway! For more information on Hank Graff Chevrolet, or for any questions call us at (989) 684-4411 or visit our website: www.GraffBayCity.com.

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Mom to Mom Sale at Graff Bay City

BAY CITY, Mich. – It's bbaaaaacck! The Mom to Mom Sale at Graff Bay City is returning this summer on June 14th from 9am-1pm! So whether you want to attend the sale or be a vendor, make sure to mark it on your calendar now because it's going to be bigger than ever!

The Mom to Mom Sale at Graff Bay City on June 14th is set to be our biggest sale yet! At the last Mom to Mom Sale we had 50 vendor tables and this time we are expecting 60 tables, plus this year's sale will be on our lot! Get ready to shop because Graff Bay City's Mom to Mom Sale is your one stop shop for anything you could possibly need for your children. The best part is that you can score great items at a fraction of the price you would pay at the store, and you also get to enjoy meeting other local moms!

If you are looking to get rid of a bunch of children's items and want to be a vendor at this year's sale, make sure to register early and reserve your spot at www.GraffBayCity.com/Mom2Mom. Just remember that as a vendor only children's items and maternity wear are acceptable items for sale and you are responsible for providing your own change, shopping bags, pricing, and tagging. Also, if you have large items for sale, please notify Graff along with your table agreement so that they can be placed in the large item area. Aside from these basic details, make sure to refer to www.GraffBayCity.com/Mom2Mom for all of the official details regarding the sale!

We can't wait to host our June Mom to Mom Sale on site this year, and we look forward to seeing all of our vendors and shoppers! Hank Graff Chevy is located at 3636 Wilder Road, Bay City, MI 48706 and we can help you find just the convertible for your needs! For more information on Hank Graff Chevrolet, or for any questions call us at (989) 684-4411 or visit our websites: www.GraffBayCity.com.

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Chevrolet Updates Silverado for 2015

BAY CITY, Mich. – The 2014 Silverado just recently arrived on the scene, so no way it's getting an update for 2015, right? Think again. Competition in the full-size truck segment has never been stiffer and according to a recent report, the Chevrolet Silverado will be updated for 2015! Rumor has it General Motors is fast-tracking some of the updates that have been in the works for the truck to be included in the 2015 model.

With tough competition from competing models, GM can't afford the Silverado to not be the most popular truck on the road. And what better way to accomplish that than by taking an already impressive truck and making it even better? In a recent interaction with The Detroit News, the Silverado Executive Chief Engineer didn't reveal much detail on the updates, but gave us a glimpse into the new Chevrolet Silverado updates for 2015. Most important for the 2015 truck is improved fuel economy. A rumored eight-speed transmission, or one that uses more than the current six gears, would provide better fuel efficiency. Coupled with start-stop technology and a drastic weight loss through the use of aluminum and composite materials, the 2015 Chevy Silverado could see fuel economy improvements of up to 20%. In addition to more miles per tank, the new Silverado is also expected to feature new technology and appearance enhancements.

“You’ll see these kinds of technologies over the next few years, a whole array of neat, new technologies, some focused on fuel economy, some focused on capability,” Luke, GM's Silverado Executive Chief Engineer, said to The Detroit News.

Since the 2015 Chevrolet Silverado is expected to be released before the end of 2014, we won't have to wait long to officially confirm these details! Hank Graff Chevy is located at 3636 Wilder Road, Bay City, MI 48706 and we can help you find the perfect truck for your needs! For more information on Hank Graff Chevrolet, or for any questions call us at (989) 684-4411 or visit our website: www.GraffBayCity.com.

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How To Register for Lessons on Leadership

How To Register for Lessons on Leadership with Lisa Rechsteiner

1. CLICK HERE to register for YWCA Professional Development Opportunities

2. Complete the form with your information

3. Select the Professional Development Session you want to attend – CHECK Lessons on Leadership under the Business Track headline

4. Provide any additional information in the space provided then click Continue


Lessons on Leadership is an inspiring, dynamic event hosted by the YWCA Great Lakes Bay Region that will discuss leadership and success strategies among women in the workplace. Graff Bay City is proud to have our leader, Lisa Rechsteiner, be the main presenter at the event on Friday, May 30th from 3-5pm. Lisa will also be joined by panel discussion guest speakers: Wendy Kanar, Poznak Dyer Kanar Garchow; PLC Honorable Karen Tighe, Bay County Probate Court; and Beth McMall, Vice President of First Merit Private Bank. For just $20 you can Register for Lessons on Leadership hosted by YWCA and be inspired to take the next step in your career.

Hank Graff Chevy is located at 3636 Wilder Road, Bay City, MI 48706 and we can help you find just the convertible for your needs! For more information on Hank Graff Chevrolet, or for any questions call us at (989) 684-4411 or visit our websites: www.GraffBayCity.com.

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Chevrolet Earns Nine Edmunds.com Awards

BAY CITY, Mich. – There's no question that Chevrolet is giving consumers exactly what they want, and the brand's NINE most recent Edmunds.com awards prove that point! This past month, Edmunds.com recognized seven Chevy vehicles with nine awards as the Most Popular and Top Rated vehicles in their segments for 2014!

It just goes to show that this is the best lineup in the brand's history and consumers are enjoying the expressive designs, easy to use technologies, safety and performance that the current lineup offers. The best of the best include the Corvette Stingray and Chevy Traverse, both of which received the Edmunds.com Top Rated Vehicle award! Also honored were the Chevrolet Colorado, Camaro, Impala, Silverado 1500, Tahoe, Stingray, and Traverse, which were all recognized at the Most Popular vehicles in their segment by Edmunds.com.

What does that mean? Based on a pool of just 200 vehicles, the Edmunds.com Top Rated Award is considered more exclusive than the Most Popular recognition since it requires each vehicle to be subjected to a standardized test loop and to then be sent to the Edmunds test track for instrumented testing with controlled conditions, eventually receiving a letter grade. Quite differently, the Edmunds.com Most Popular recognition is awarded based on the number of unique visitors that each vehicle's research and inventory pages receive online.

Being the brand that they are, Chevy didn't earn just one Edmunds.com award, they won NINE! And for that we say, Bravo! You can learn more about the seven Chevrolet vehicles awarded by Edmunds.com simply by stopping by the dealership! Hank Graff Chevy is located at 3636 Wilder Road, Bay City, MI 48706 and we can help you find just the convertible for your needs! For more information on Hank Graff Chevrolet, or for any questions call us at (989) 684-4411 or visit our website: www.GraffBayCity.com.

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