10 Back to School Songs to Get You Pumped for the New Year

BAY CITY, Mich. -- Contrary to Alice Cooper's anthemic tune, school is certainly not out forever. While the back to school season may be exciting with all the new possibilities a new school year brings, it can get stressful sometimes, especially for high schoolers and college students. But you can do it!

What better way to set your intention for greatness with some awesome music? We at Graff Bay City have curated an awesome Back to School playlist just for the occasion! Complete with music videos to sing along!

1. "BRAVE" - Sara Bareilles, 2013

Start the ride to school off on the right note with this encouraging track from Sara Bareilles, who implores you to be fearless in everything you do.

2. "WE RULE THE SCHOOL" - Belle & Sebastian, 1996

"Do something pretty while you can," sing indie rockers Belle & Sebastian in this soothing tune about realizing and taking advantage of your potential.

3. "DON'T TAKE THE MONEY" - Bleachers, 2017

"Don't take the money" is a phrase that Jack Antonoff (aka Bleachers) uses when his gut tries to steer him away from something positive, and staying on track is the message here. Break down those negative barriers this semester and rock out.

4. "SCRATCH YOUR NAME" - Noisettes, 2006

This song is all about making your mark and changing the world. A very school-worthy sentiment.

5. "DOG DAYS ARE OVER" - Florence + the Machine, 2009

Florence Welch belts over pounding percussion in this powerful track, inspiring feelings of fresh starts, perseverance, and fearlessness.

6. "UNBREAKABLE SMILE" - Tori Kelly, 2015

For middle school and high school students, one of the biggest pressures they face is "fitting in." This empowering declaration by Tori Kelly is a reminder to stay true to yourself and keep your personal energy positive, no matter what the "cool kids" are doing.

7. "WE ARE GOING TO BE FRIENDS" - The White Stripes, 2001

Michigan-natives The White Stripes perfectly capture that anxiousness and excitement of the first day of school and meeting new friends while you're at it.

8. "SAVE THE WORLD" - Swedish House Mafia, 2012

Blast this club banger on the way to school and tell us you don't feel like you can take on the world, or at least the semester.

9. "FLOAT ON" - Modest Mouse, 2003

Modest Mouse encourages you to not worry so much, see the potential in setbacks, and just "float on," alright?

10. "YOU GOTTA BE" - Des'ree, 1994

Let the chorus to this smooth and serene tune become your personal mantra, and definitely, have it in your headphones on the way into class.

From all of us at Graff Bay City, we wish all of the students in our community an awesome new year! We hope that this playlist gives you the drive you need to get out there and take on the semester!

Hank Graff Chevy is located at 3636 Wilder Road, Bay City, MI 48706 and we are here to help our community grow to become an even better place to call home! 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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Spooky Halloween Crafts to Do with the Family

BAY CITY, Mich.––Halloween is right around the corner which means all things orange, black, purple, green, scary, and spooky will be in full swing! Carving pumpkins is always a fun activity to do with the family, especially kids, but there are other ways you can get into the spooky spirit right at home. We've searched Pinterest for some fun and spooky Halloween crafts to do with the family. Hop in your Chevy to grab supplies, and get down to it! Be careful using any hot or sharp tools, and expect a mess.

Popsicle Stick Frankenstein

Spider Headband

Glitter Slime Monsters

Puffy Ghosts

Toilet Paper Roll Bat

Q-Tip Skeletons

Tie Dye Coffee Filter Monster

We hope you have a great time with these spooky Halloween crafts to do with the family. Whatever you do this scary holiday, we want you to be safe! Join us for the SVSU Trunk-or-Treat event happening Friday, October 28th for a weather-proof, fun, and safe trick-or-treating experience. See our Facebook event for all the details. You can be safe all season long by taking care of routine and seasonal vehicle maintenance. Check out all our Fall Car Care tips for information on how to get your car ready for winter, and let us know how we can help. 

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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Kids Can Trick-or-Treat Safely at the 8th Annual SVSU Trunk-or-Treat Around The Track

BAY CITY, Mich.––We're all for having a great time and celebrating one of the most fun holidays throughout the year, Halloween! While it is a scary-fun holiday, there can be some set backs to having a good time like terrible weather (because it's October in Michigan), sending your kids out into an unfamiliar neighborhood, and those gosh darn belly aches from all that delicious sugar-laden candy. We've got a solution. Kids can trick-or-treat safely at the 8th Annual SVSU Trunk-Or-Treat Around The Track.

The entire event is indoors, which means it's completely weather proof. So, you won't have to worry about fitting your child's costume over a snow suit! There's even space for waiting to enter the arena inside the Ryder Center corridors. The arena will include 25 trunk stations, which is about a small neighborhood's worth of trick-or-treating opportunities.

Did we mention, this trunk-or-treat event is entirely free?!
All this fun will be happening on Friday October 28th, from 5pm-7pm at Saginaw Valley State University at the Ryder Center Arena. 

This event will also solve the candy overload problem. At the 8th Annual SVSU Trunk-Or-Treat event, stations will be handing out healthy foods donated by Meijer. Plus, the SVSU varsity sport teams will be hosting sport-specific activities to get all that spooky energy out! Kids always come home tired and with a belly full of healthy treats, which is always a bonus for a great night's sleep.

There are even more benefits to the event like the costume contest, which your kids won't be able to experience by trick-or-treating in the neighborhood. You can also rest assured that your kids will be safe at the Trunk-Or-Treat Around The Track as they will be surrounded by caring community members in a safe and fun environment. Each trunk will come from us at Graff Bay City, and we deeply care about the members of our community!

We hope you'll join us for a great time, where the kids can trick-or-treat safely, at the 8th Annual SVSU Trunk-Or-Treat Around The Track! Don't forget to RSVP on Facebook. Wherever you are and whatever you do this Halloween season, we want you and your family to be safe. Taking care of routine maintenance, like Xpress Oil Changes, on your vehicle will help ensure your safety on the road! Chevrolet is now offering Teen Driver among other advanced safety features in their best-selling vehicles like the Malibu, Equinox, and Silverado. If you're looking for an even safer vehicle that the one you have now, we can help you find the perfect one.

Hank Graff Chevy is located at 3636 Wilder Road, Bay City, MI 48706 and we are here to help our community grow to become an even better place to call home! 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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Community Youth Day Soccer Clinic at SVSU

BAY CITY, Mich.- Tell your little soccer stars to grab their shin pads and soccer balls! Community Youth Day Soccer Clinic at SVSU will take place this Saturday, January 26, 2013 from 3:30pm-4:30pm. Any soccer fan, kindergarten through 8th grade, is invited to join SVSU Coaches and Student Athletes to learn some new soccer tips and tricks. All skill levels are welcome at Saginaw Valley State University's Soccer Clinic.

The Community Youth Day Soccer Clinic at SVSU is FREE of charge! Just make sure to arrive at O'Neil Arena at Saginaw Valley State University 45 minutes before the start of the clinic so you have time to register! So don't miss out on this Community Youth Day this Saturday at 3:30pm!

Your Mid-Michigan Chevy Dealer wants to make sure you have a quality, reliable vehicle to transport your athletes so check out our 2013 Chevy Equinox Brochure or our Current Inventory of new and used vehicles. Don't forget we can always help with financing. Graff Bay City is located at 3636 Wilder Road, Bay City, MI 48706. For more information on Graff Chevrolet, or for any questions call us at (989) 684-4411 or visit our website at www.graffbaycity.com.

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Graff Bay City and SVSU Cardinals Team Up For Community Youth Sports Clinics

Thanks SVSU for making these clinics possible!

BAY CITY, Mich. Feb. 17, 2012 - Graff Chevrolet Bay City as part of our way to be involved and give back to the community has teamed up with Cardinal’s athletics at Saginaw Valley State University to put on Community Youth Sports Clinics.

This event is an excellent way for kids grades K-8 to get some excellent instruction and guidance. Coaches and athletes from SVSU will be present to help improve their game and team building skills. The fun filled afternoon doesn’t end when the instructional clinic is over. The kids are all invited to watch the SVSU athletic event going on that afternoon for FREE! In addition, the kids are given a coupon good for free concessions as well as a free t-shirt. Parents, bring the t-shirt into the Graff Chevrolet Service Center  and receive a FREE oil change.

Here youngsters get advice and hands on experience on blocking with an Cardinal linemen

Join us on February 18^th for the Community Youth Day Football Clinic at the SVSU’s Ryder Center from 3:330 PM – 4:30 PM. No need to RSVP, registration begins 45 minutes prior to the event. Then join us after for the Men and Women’s basketball games vs. Hillsdale. The Women’s game begins at 5:00 PM and the Men’s at 7:00PM.

This is just one of the great community events that we at Graff Chevrolet Bay City are a part of. For more Community Youth Day Clinics and other awesome events going on in our community visit the Community Involvement page on our website.

Graff Chevrolet is proud to serve the auto dealership needs of cities such as Bay City, Midland, Saginaw, Mount Pleasant, Essexville, Pinconning, Coleman, Sanford, Carrollton, Frankenmuth, St. Charles, Birch Run, and Zilwaukee. We provide exceptional customer service, a warm and friendly environment, auto financing options to fit your budget, and an inventory of great new and used cars, trucks, SUV’s, and crossovers. Our ASE certified technicians at the Graff Chevrolet Service Center service and repair all makes and models both foreign and domestic. Call us at (989) 684-4411 or stop in at 3636 Wilder Road, Bay City, MI, 48706 and check out our great GM inventory selection.

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