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  • 13 October
    • Food Pantry - St. Vincent De Paul
      Date: Mon Oct 13
      Time: 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
      Location: St. Vincent De Paul, 111 N Howell St. Owosso MI 48867
      Calendar: Shiawassee County Community Calendar
      Non-perishables, clothing 989-723-4277
    • Building Strong Adolescents - Virtual - MSU
      Date: Mon Oct 13
      Time: 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
      Calendar: Shiawassee County Community Calendar

      https://www.canr.msu.edu/events/building-strong-adolescents-webinar-series-september-october-2025

      Dates: Mondays, September 15, 22, 29, October 6, 13

      Time: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. ET

      Location: The link for this webinar will be sent out after registration is complete. 

      This event is free for all. 

      Class Information:

      Building Strong Adolescents is a MSU Extension authored program for parents and guardians of adolescents ages nine to 16. The program focuses on the external and internal assets teens need to succeed.

      Topics include:

      • The need for teens to develop internal and external assets and strategies to promote growth
      • Setting limits
      • Applying consequences
      • Fostering independence
      • Promoting self-esteem and school success
      • Encouraging positive friendships (including dating)
      • Discussing substance abuse and sex with your teen
      • Helping your teen prepare for the future.

      By the end of the program parents and guardians will be educated on methods to surround teens with positive relationships and opportunities that are important for a successful future.

      Participation Information:

      This is a series class and participants must plan on attending all five weeks. 

      Certificates for participation are provided upon completion of the series. In order to receive a certificate, participants must actively participate in the webinar throughout all five sessions. 

  • 14 October
    • Food Pantry - Salvation Army Pantry
      Date: Tue Oct 14
      Time: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
      Location: 302 E Exchange St, Owosso, MI 48867, USA
      Calendar: Shiawassee County Community Calendar
      Perishable, Non-perishable 989-725-7485
    • Story Time - Laingsburg Public Library
      Date: Tue Oct 14
      Time: 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM
      Location: Laingsburg City Library, 255 E Grand River Rd, Laingsburg, MI 48848, USA
      Calendar: Shiawassee County Community Calendar
      Bring your little ones to Story Time at the Laingsburg Public Library. We will read a few stories and make a craft! Hope to see you there! https://www.laingsburg.michlibrary.org/
    • Storytime with Miss Natalie - Owosso Library
      Date: Tue Oct 14
      Time: 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM
      Location: 502 W. Main St., Owosso, MI 48867
      Calendar: Shiawassee County Community Calendar
      View the event in the library's calendar.
    • Story Time - New Lothrop Library
      Date: Tue Oct 14
      Time: 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
      Location: 9471 Genesee St, New Lothrop, MI 48460
      Calendar: Shiawassee County Community Calendar

      This story time is geared towards children 2 and 3 years old. Join Cindy Kinsey for a fun time every Tuesday at 11am to hear a story, do a craft and have a snack.  

      Pre-registration is required.

      View the event in the library's calendar.
    • The Parent Talk System - Virtual - MSU
      Date: Tue Oct 14
      Time: 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM
      Calendar: Shiawassee County Community Calendar

      https://www.canr.msu.edu/events/the-parent-talk-system-series-september-october-2025

      The Parent Talk System.  No cost. Tuesdays, 11:30am - 1:00pm

      Dates: September 9, 16, 23, 30, October 7, 14

      Class Information
      This parenting workshop authored by Thomas Haller and Chick Moorman is designed to improve communication and provide practical verbal strategies for raising confident, caring, responsible children. This class is meant for caregivers of kids from toddlers to teens and will explore the following topics:

      • Eliminating unwanted behavior
      • Setting limits
      • Teaching about consequences
      • Giving effective feedback
      • Promoting independence
      • Developing character

      Participation Information
      This is a series class and participants must plan on attending all six weeks. 

      Certificates for participation are provided upon completion of the series. In order to receive a certificate, participants must actively participate in the webinar throughout all six sessions. 

      Participants have the option to attend and actively participate via computer, or an app on a tablet or smartphone. Attendees can also listen to the presentation via phone (by calling in). Those who choose to call in must contact the instructor for instructions on how to be eligible for a certificate.

      If multiple people in the same location want to participate in the series and need certificates, need to contact the instructor for special instructions to each receive a certificate. 

    • Food Pantry - St John's Church of Christ
      Date: Tue Oct 14
      Time: 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
      Location: Saint John's United Church - Food Distribution Center, 429 N Washington St, Owosso, MI 48867, USA
      Calendar: Shiawassee County Community Calendar
      Non-perishables, meat, produce 989-725-7072
    • Mobile Food Distribution - Shiawassee Family YMCA
      Date: Tue Oct 14
      Time: 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
      Location: Baker College of Owosso Welcome Center, 1309 S Shiawassee St, Owosso, MI 48867, USA
      Calendar: Shiawassee County Community Calendar
      Shiawassee Family YMCA will hold all mobile food distributions at Baker College Welcome Center unless otherwise noted. Registration will begin at 2:00 and distribution will begin at 3:00.
    • Fall Festival and Open House - SafeCenter
      Date: Tue Oct 14
      Time: 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
      Location: 1300 N Hickory St, Owosso, MI 48867, USA
      Calendar: Shiawassee County Community Calendar
      In honor of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, SafeCenter is hosting a family-friendly Fall Festival and Open House at our Owosso location! The St. Johns Lions Club will be providing food for the first 100 guests! There will also be games, children’s activities, tours and more available for all! Stop by to learn more about us and enjoy an evening in community!
    • Taste the World - Bancroft Library
      Date: Tue Oct 14
      Time: 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
      Location: 3719 Grand River Rd, Bancroft, MI 48414
      Calendar: Shiawassee County Community Calendar

      A variety of sweet and salty snacks are specially brought in from a different country every month.

      Teens and Tweens are invited to join the fun and experience flavors from around the world on the 2nd Tuesday of each month.

      Pre-registration is required.

      View the event in the library's calendar.
    • Awake at Night - Byron Library
      Date: Tue Oct 14
      Time: 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
      Location: 312 Maple St, Byron, MI 48418
      Calendar: Shiawassee County Community Calendar

      Kids are invited to learn about nocturnal animals and test their own night vision by completing a few activities.

      View the event in the library's calendar.
    • Wild Spartans - Virtual - MSU
      Date: Tue Oct 14
      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.


      This session introduces Trish Brockman, an ecologist with Environmental Consulting & Technology, Inc. She'll explain her work, education and the career path that led her to her current role. Youth will be encouraged to ask questions to learn more through a live Q&A.

      This free virtual series is open to 4-H and non-4-H youth ages 12-19 years. Monthly sessions will be held on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. EST. Pre-registration is required. Use the link in the comments to register today!


      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. 

    • Together We Can- Co-Parenting - Virtual - MSU Extension
      Date: Tue Oct 14
      Time: 8:00 PM to 9:30 PM
      Calendar: Shiawassee County Community Calendar
      October 14: Together We Can: Co-parenting
      Parenting is a team effort. The adults in a child’s life need to consider their children’s needs as they parent together. Build upon your knowledge and skills to promote healthy family and parenting relationships. This workshop is for all parents (married, divorced, single, step, etc.)
      https://www.canr.msu.edu/events/online-parenting-hour-together-we-can-10-14-25
  • 15 October
    • Food Pantry - Loving Hands Pantry at First Church of God
      Date: Wed Oct 15
      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 Oct 15
      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
    • Storytime with Miss Natalie - Owosso Library
      Date: Wed Oct 15
      Time: 10:30 AM to 11:00 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 Library
      Date: Wed Oct 15
      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 Oct 15
      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.
    • WOW! (Wacky on Wednesday) - Corunna Library
      Date: Wed Oct 15
      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.
    • Zumbini - Shiawassee Family YMCA
      Date: Wed Oct 15
      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 Oct 15
      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

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!

  • 16 October
    • Make Parenting A Pleasure 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM
      Make Parenting A Pleasure
      Date: Thu Oct 16
      Time: 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM
      Location: Bryant Elementry School, 925 Hampton Ave, Owosso, MI 48867, USA
      Calendar: Great Start Shiawassee
      Topics include:
      • Self care
      • Stress
      • Anger management
      • Communication skills
      • Positive discipline
      • Support emotional development
      • ...much more!

      Register at bit.ly/4j0XOng or by calling Jennifer Babcock

      989-725-2581 x 2150

      Free Dinner & Supervised Care*

      September 11 - October 16

      Every Thursday

      5:30 - 8:00 pm

  • 28 October
    • Halloween Fun Night - Family Coalition
      Date: Tue Oct 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
  • 25 November
    • Family Fun - Family Coalition
      Date: Tue Nov 25
      Time: 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
      Location: Shiawassee Family YMCA, 515 W Main 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
  • 27 January
  • 24 February
  • 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

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