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  • 9 December
    • Gymnastics - Corunna Public Schools
      Date: Tue Dec 9
      Time: 4:30 PM to 7:00 PM
      Location: Elsa Meyer Elementary School, 100 Hastings St, Corunna, MI 48817, USA
      Calendar: Shiawassee County Community Calendar
      $50 - 6 week session Mommy and Me Class:(Ages 1 1⁄2 to 5) 45 minutes Start time is 4:30 pm to 5:15 pm Kindergarten-First grade classes: 50 minutes Start time is 5:15 pm to 6:05 pm Second through Sixth grade classes: 50 minutes Start time is 6:05 pm to 6:55 pm Please call 989-743-6338 to register today. Class sizes are limited. There is a limit to the number of children that we can take in each class. Please call early so that additional classes may be setup if needed. Pre-payment is  required. Please send payment or stop in: Corunna Public Schools Attn: Community Education 124 North Shiawassee Street Corunna, MI 48817
    • Corunna Library ~ Mrs. Claus Story Time
      Date: Tue Dec 9
      Time: 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
      Location: 210 E Corunna Ave, Corunna, MI 48817
      Calendar: Shiawassee County Community Calendar

      Mrs. Claus will be reading stories and passing on Christmas wishes to Santa from each good little boy and girl.

      Cookie decorating will be available.

      Pre-registration is required.

      View the event in the library's calendar.
    • Wild Spartans - Virtual - MSU
      Date: Tue Dec 9
      Time: 6:30 PM to 7:00 PM
      Calendar: Shiawassee County Community Calendar

      https://events.anr.msu.edu/registerGroup.cfm?eventID=DDDB947AEF18CE6EFCD7C9C26AF046B4EE7045F71F318C0FE9E5DF4BA4016A31&regisProcessID=2178093C4D6F277462F2985C48172ACBA53F35EAB7761B84C38C3664FF5DDB75

      Join 4-H staff as we meet scientists from across Michigan State University (MSU) Extension, the MSU Department of Fisheries and Wildlife, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, and more! Take a look into life as a fisheries and wildlife researcher and manager! Follow along as we climb through bogs, peer into bear dens, mist net songbirds, snorkel for fish, or perhaps even tag deer. Meet researchers, learn about their field work, and the education and career path they've followed to get there.

      ABOUT THIS SERIES:
      Sessions last approximately 30 minutes and will feature 1-2 guest researchers. Following presentations, youth will be encouraged to ask questions to learn more through a live Q&A with scientists. Suggested audience age is 12-19 years. Viewers are encouraged to watch together with their families.

      This series is open to both 4-H members and non-4-H members. The series is free of charge.

      Monthly Sessions will be held on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. ET through March. 

      • Oct. 14, 2025
      • Nov. 11, 2025
      • Dec. 9, 2025
      • Jan. 13, 2026
      • Feb. 10, 2026
      • March 10, 2026
      • April 14, 2026 (tentative)

      LOCATION:
      Online Meeting will be held using the app called Zoom. Link/password for the meeting will be in the registration confirmation email. 

  • 10 December
    • Food Pantry - Elsie 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM
      Food Pantry - Elsie
      Date: Wed Dec 10
      Time: 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM
      Location: 219 S Ovid St, Elsie, MI 48831, USA
      Calendar: Shiawassee County Community Calendar
      Non-Perishable / hygiene
    • Food Pantry - Loving Hands Pantry at First Church of God
      Date: Wed Dec 10
      Time: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
      Location: The HUB Owosso First Church of God, 2100 North Michigan 52, Owosso, MI 48867, USA
      Calendar: Shiawassee County Community Calendar
      Perishable, Non-perishable 989-723-4510
    • Food Pantry - Loaves and Fishes - Vernon
      Date: Wed Dec 10
      Time: 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
      Location: 202 E Main St, Vernon, MI 48476, USA
      Calendar: Shiawassee County Community Calendar
      Non-perishables, Hygiene 989-288-3063
    • Winter Storytime With Miss Natalie - Owosso Library
      Date: Wed Dec 10
      Time: 10:30 AM to 11:15 AM
      Location: 502 W. Main St., Owosso, MI 48867
      Calendar: Shiawassee County Community Calendar
      View the event in the library's calendar.
    • Play and Storytime - Durand Memorial Library
      Date: Wed Dec 10
      Time: 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
      Location: 700 N. Saginaw St., Durand, MI 48429
      Calendar: Shiawassee County Community Calendar

      Parents, caregivers, and children are invited to join us for a fun and interactive Play & Storytime session at the library.

      • Little ones can explore and enjoy our collection of toys and learning kits,                                                                         
      • Students from Durand High School’s Child Development class will read books.                                                                 
      • After storytime, children can participate in a hands-on activity or craft.

      Play and storytime is planned for preschoolers, but all ages are welcome.  

       

      View the event in the library's calendar.
    • Story Time & Craft - Bancroft Library
      Date: Wed Dec 10
      Time: 11:15 AM to 12:00 PM
      Location: 3719 Grand River Rd, Bancroft, MI 48414
      Calendar: Shiawassee County Community Calendar

      Join us for stories, crafts, and snacks.

      Pre-registration is required. 

      View the event in the library's calendar.
    • Food Pantry - Owosso Church of Christ
      Date: Wed Dec 10
      Time: 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
      Location: Owosso Church of Christ, 2005 M-52, Owosso, MI 48867, USA
      Calendar: Shiawassee County Community Calendar
      All are welcome. Non-Perishable Food
    • Corunna Library ~ WOW! (Wacky on Wednesday)
      Date: Wed Dec 10
      Time: 2:45 PM to 3:30 PM
      Location: 210 E Corunna Ave, Corunna, MI 48817
      Calendar: Shiawassee County Community Calendar

      Join Alyson & Danielle for the most chaotic, creative, and totally slay activities around! Games, laughs, surprises, food ---you don't wanna miss it!

      Wednesdays: Bring your vibe, bring your friends!

      Pre-registration is required. Be there or be meh!

      View the event in the library's calendar.
    • Make and Take Home an Elf - Perry Library
      Date: Wed Dec 10
      Time: 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
      Location: 135 S Main St, Perry, MI 48872
      Calendar: Shiawassee County Community Calendar

      Kids are invited to make a Christmas Elf to take home.  All supplies are provided.  Color and then assemble your Elf and take it home.  

      Please register online or call the branch at 517-625-3166.  

      View the event in the library's calendar.
    • Lego Club - New Lothrop Library
      Date: Wed Dec 10
      Time: 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
      Location: 9471 Genesee St, New Lothrop, MI 48460
      Calendar: Shiawassee County Community Calendar

      Join us at the library for LEGO Club, held on the second Wednesday of each month for ages 8–12. 

      Take on fun building challenges, get creative, and show off your skills—Legos are provided, just bring your imagination!

      Registration required.

      View the event in the library's calendar.
    • Zumbini - Shiawassee Family YMCA
      Date: Wed Dec 10
      Time: 5:00 PM to 5:45 PM
      Calendar: Shiawassee County Community Calendar
      Music & movement
      Ages 0-4
      Wednesdays 5:00-5:45pm
      Session 1: September 10-October 15
      Session 2: October 29-December 10
      OR Saturdays 11:00-11:45am
      Session 1: September 20-October 25
      Session 2: November 1-December 13
      Member: $35/child & caregiver
      Non-member: $45/child & caregiver
      www.shiawasseeymca.org
    • Tiny Tigers Karate - Shiawassee Family YMCA
      Date: Wed Dec 10
      Time: 5:15 PM to 5:45 PM
      Location: Shiawassee Family YMCA, 515 W Main St, Owosso, MI 48867, USA
      Calendar: Shiawassee County Community Calendar
      Ages 3-4
      Wednesdays 5:15-5:45 and
      Saturdays 1:15-1:45
      $48/member (per month)
      $64/non-member (per month)
      New sessions begin each month!
      www.shiawasseeymca.org
  • 11 December
    • Food Pantry - First United Methodist Church - New Lothrop
      Date: Thu Dec 11
      Time: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
      Location: First United Methodist Church, 7495 Orchard St, New Lothrop, MI 48460, USA
      Calendar: Shiawassee County Community Calendar
      Perishable, Non-perishable 810-638-5702
    • Food Pantry - Salvation Army Pantry
      Date: Thu Dec 11
      Time: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
      Location: The Salvation Army Owosso Citadel Corps, 302 E Exchange St, Owosso, MI 48867, USA
      Calendar: Shiawassee County Community Calendar
      All are welcome. Perishable, Non-perishable items
    • Perinatal Support Group - Shiawassee Health & Wellness
      Date: Thu Dec 11
      Time: 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
      Location: Memorial Healthcare Hospital, 826 W King St, Owosso, MI 48867, USA
      Calendar: Shiawassee County Community Calendar
      Are you pregnant or recently had a baby? Starting April 24th, join our Perinatal Support Group hosted by Memorial Healthcare in collaboration with Shiawassee Health & Wellness, for a safe, supportive space to talk about the emotional journey of pregnancy and new parenthood. This is a free support group thanks to a grant from the Michigan Health Endowment Fund! If interested, you may sign up here, https://shorturl.at/tWWa3
    • Food Pantry - First United Methodist Church - Corunna
      Date: Thu Dec 11
      Time: 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
      Location: Corunna United Methodist Church, 200 W McArthur St, Corunna, MI 48817, USA
      Calendar: Shiawassee County Community Calendar
      Perishable, Non-perishable 989-634-5724
    • Food Pantry - Hope Vineyard Church
      Date: Thu Dec 11
      Time: 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
      Location: Hope Vineyard Church, 119 N Delaney Rd, Owosso, MI 48867, USA
      Calendar: Shiawassee County Community Calendar
      Perishable, Non-Perishable 989-723-2495
    • Morrice Library ~ Storytime 11:30 AM to 12:00 PM
      Morrice Library ~ Storytime
      Date: Thu Dec 11
      Time: 11:30 AM to 12:00 PM
      Location: 300 Main St, Morrice, MI 48857
      Calendar: Shiawassee County Community Calendar

      Come to the library for stories, an activity, and a snack! Storytime is geared toward children 0-4 years old, however children of all ages are welcome to attend with their caregiver!

      Please pre-register.

      View the event in the library's calendar.
    • Snowman Watercolor Painting - Art Classes - Shiawassee Arts Center
      Date: Thu Dec 11
      Time: 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM
      Calendar: Shiawassee County Community Calendar

      Call (989) 723-8354 or visit us in person to register!

      December 11 – Snowman Watercolor Painting – Create winter watercolor wonderland that you’ll want to frame! Julie Penfold, Guest Artist/Instructor

      December 18 – Wooden Block Decorations – Paint your favorite themes on a wooden block…reindeer, Santa, the Grinch, a snowman, gingerbread house or person, etc. You have six sides to complete your cube!

    • Food Pantry - MI Turning Point
      Date: Thu Dec 11
      Time: 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
      Location: MI Turning Point, 102 Lovejoy St, Durand, MI 48429, USA
      Calendar: Shiawassee County Community Calendar
      Mondays and Thursdays 4 - 6 pm Wed 9 am - 2 pm Clothes, small food pantry, personal care items, household goods 989-277-5507
    • Support Group - Voices for Children
      Date: Thu Dec 11
      Time: 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
      Location: The Child Advocacy Center of Shiawassee County, 1216 W Main St, Owosso, MI 48867, USA
      Calendar: Shiawassee County Community Calendar
      Join us for an in-person support group for survivors of abuse and neglect and their caregivers!
      Register at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSed9QbvpLuMQ0DYJX0XfPd-gkopqiQSIh10ekTDHWoCPTE23A/viewform or 810-238-3333 x 225
    • Free Family Nights - Sloan Museum of Discovery
      Date: Thu Dec 11
      Time: 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
      Location: Sloan Museum of Discovery, 1221 E Kearsley St, Flint, MI 48503, USA
      Calendar: Shiawassee County Community Calendar
      Celebrate the seasons with your senses! Early On of Genesee County and the Sloan Musuem of Discovery have partnered again to offer free family fun to the community. Our monthly events will include at least 2 hands-on activities relating to the seasons, exploration of Hagerman Street Gallery and the Discovery Hall’s Water Table, book giveaways, and dinner. These events are kindly recommended for families with children aged 0-5 years-old. Older siblings are welcome to attend.
    • Food Pantry - Laingsburg United Methodist Church
      Date: Thu Dec 11
      Time: 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
      Location: Laingsburg United Methodist Church, 210 Crum St, Laingsburg, MI 48848, USA
      Calendar: Shiawassee County Community Calendar
      All are welcome. Perishable and Non-Perishable Food

Mobile Story Walk

The Great Start Family Coalition has a variety of mobile Story Walks available free to non-profits and educational institutions. 

Story Walk lengths vary, with the maximum being 16 placards long. Each placard is 3 1/2 feet tall by 2 feet wide. They are lightweight with aluminum frames. The number of placards borrowed will depend on the length of the story you choose. The borrower is responsible for picking up and returning the Story Walk. 

Books available include: 

  • Bugs A-Z
  • Fish Eyes
  • Let's Go Bikes 
  • Bee Dance 
  • Hey Coach 
  • Farm Animals 
  • Belly Breathe 
  • Be Who You Are 
  • Gardens are for Growing 
  • Five Little Ducks
  • It's Okay to be Different

Book your mobile story walk by completing this form or by calling 989-725-2581!

Milestones Matter

The CDC has a free milestone checklist to help you learn more about how your baby is developing.  Click here or on the image to visit the CDC's website.

Milestones Matter Poster

 

Literacy Essentials

The General Education Leadership Network (GELN) has created Essential Instructional Practices in Language and Emergent Literacy to help foster literacy in Michigan.  They have literacy resources for birth to though grade 12 on their website at LiteracyEssentials.org.
 

 

Talking is Teaching

Talking, singing, and reading to your child can help build their brain and develop the social-emotional skills that they need.  Talking is Teaching's website, TalkingisTeaching.org, is continually updated with free, fun activities designed to help your child grow. Resources are available in both English and Spanish.

Lets talk about what makes you unique with a multicolored phrases saying what makes people unique

Zero to Three

Zero to Three has resources for parents and grandparents to support them in promoting their children's growth and development.  Resources are available in both English and Spanish at Zerotothree.org.

Two girls playing with a toy.

Little boy with magnifying glass looking for preschool

 

 

 

Join Us!

  • 27 January
  • 24 February
  • 7 March
    • Infant, Child, & Adult CPR/AED/First Aid Training - SRESD
      Date: Sat Mar 7
      Time: 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
      Location: Shiawassee RESD College and Career Readiness Center, 201 E Washington Ave, Vernon, MI 48476, USA
      Calendar: Great Start Shiawassee
      Call to Register 989-725-2581
  • 24 March
    • Grow Into Reading Kids Night - Family Coalition
      Date: Tue Mar 24
      Time: 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
      Location: Early Childhood Learning Center, 114 W North St, Owosso, MI 48867, USA
      Calendar: Great Start Shiawassee
      Meetings are held on the last Tuesday of the Month from 5:30 - 7:00 pm. Dinner is served at 5:30, discussion starts at 6pm.


      www.SRESD.org or register directly at https://bit.ly/ShiawasseeFamily
  • 28 April
    • Exploring Parenting Styles - Family Coalition
      Date: Tue Apr 28
      Time: 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
      Location: Early Childhood Learning Center, 114 W North St, Owosso, MI 48867, USA
      Calendar: Great Start Shiawassee
      Meetings are held on the last Tuesday of the Month from 5:30 - 7:00 pm. Dinner is served at 5:30, discussion starts at 6pm.


      www.SRESD.org or register directly at https://bit.ly/ShiawasseeFamily
  • 26 May
    • Parent Cafe - Family Coalition
      Date: Tue May 26
      Time: 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
      Location: Early Childhood Learning Center, 114 W North St, Owosso, MI 48867, USA
      Calendar: Great Start Shiawassee
      Meetings are held on the last Tuesday of the Month from 5:30 - 7:00 pm. Dinner is served at 5:30, discussion starts at 6pm.


      www.SRESD.org or register directly at https://bit.ly/ShiawasseeFamily

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