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  • 17 December
    • Food Pantry - Elsie 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM
      Food Pantry - Elsie
      Date: Wed Dec 17
      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 17
      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 17
      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 17
      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 17
      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.
    • Food Pantry - Bethel Evangelical Church
      Date: Wed Dec 17
      Time: 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
      Calendar: Shiawassee County Community Calendar
      Shiawassee County 959-723-2274 Perishable and Non-Perishable Food
    • Story Time & Craft - Bancroft Library
      Date: Wed Dec 17
      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 17
      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 17
      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.
    • Santa Claus Visit - MJ Farms (Bancroft)
      Date: Wed Dec 17
      Time: 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
      Location: MJ Farms, 6972 Cole Rd, Bancroft, MI 48414, USA
      Calendar: Shiawassee County Community Calendar
      It was just confirmed from the North Pole - Mr and Mrs Claus are coming to the farm! Come on out to the store from 5-7 on December 17th to meet them! 🥰🎅🏼🤶🏼❄️
      This is a FREE event, and we will have some activities and treats available as well.
    • Tiny Tigers Karate - Shiawassee Family YMCA
      Date: Wed Dec 17
      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
    • Sensory Friendly Hours - Impression 5
      Date: Wed Dec 17
      Time: 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
      Location: Impression 5 Science Center, 200 Museum Dr, Lansing, MI 48933, USA
      Calendar: Shiawassee County Community Calendar

      Sensory Friendly Hours

       Explore your Science Center with select exhibits altered to reduce sounds, scents, and lighting stimuli. Guests can expect a limited building capacity, pop-up activity, and map designating the sensory experiences in each exhibit.

      Sunday – 9:30 to 11:30am: September 14, October 12, November 9, December 7, January 4

      Wednesday – 5:30 to 7:30pm: September 24, October 29, November 19, December 17, January 21

       

      Ages: Children and adults of all ages welcome with their families

      Capacity: Up to 250 people in building

      Admission: Regular admission prices apply. Free for members. 

  • 18 December
    • Food Pantry - First United Methodist Church - New Lothrop
      Date: Thu Dec 18
      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 18
      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
    • IQhub Playdate - Lansing Area Littles
      Date: Thu Dec 18
      Time: 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
      Location: IQhub, 1130 S Dewitt Rd, St Johns, MI 48879, USA
      Calendar: Shiawassee County Community Calendar

      What: Join Lansing Area Littles for a play date at IQhub!
      The IQhub is a non-profit organization that specializes in agricultural and environmental education. We’ll be hanging out in their Kids Korner where even the youngest groups can learn about the farm-to-fork connection


      Where      : IQhub
      1130 S Dewitt Rd, St Johns, MI 48879
      When: Thursday, December 18th

      10:00am -11:00am


      Who: All ages


      Group Leader: Chelsea


      How: Register in advance. We can only accommodate a limited number of families https://lansingarealittles.com/events/iqhubplaydate-743-446-599/


      Cost: FREE

    • Food Pantry - First United Methodist Church - Corunna
      Date: Thu Dec 18
      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 18
      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 ~ Moms at the Library
      Date: Thu Dec 18
      Time: 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM
      Location: 300 Main St, Morrice, MI 48857
      Calendar: Shiawassee County Community Calendar

      Looking for a reason to get out of the house and connect with other moms? Join us for a casual, welcoming, and kid-friendly gathering at the library, perfect for moms with young children. Kids can play independently or with each other while moms enjoy conversation, coloring, or a simple activity together. Take a break and enjoy a supportive space to connect and unwind.

      Pre-registration is encouraged.

      View the event in the library's calendar.
    • Lennon Library ~ Taste the World
      Date: Thu Dec 18
      Time: 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
      Location: 11904 Lennon Rd, Lennon, MI 48449
      Calendar: Shiawassee County Community Calendar

      A variety of salty and sweet snacks are specially brought in from a different country each month. Kids are invited to join the fun and experience flavors from around the world on the 3rd Thursday of each month.

      Please register online or call the branch at 810-686-8732.

      View the event in the library's calendar.
    • Taste the World - Perry Library
      Date: Thu Dec 18
      Time: 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
      Location: 135 S Main St, Perry, MI 48872
      Calendar: Shiawassee County Community Calendar

      Teens and tweens are invited to taste snacks from around the world.  This event takes place the third Thursday of each month. 

      For registration please call the Perry branch at 517-625-3166 or register online.

      View the event in the library's calendar.
    • Wooden Block Decorations - Art Classes - Shiawassee Arts Center
      Date: Thu Dec 18
      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 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 18
      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
    • Corunna Library ~ Sugar Cookie Culinary Demonstration
      Date: Thu Dec 18
      Time: 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
      Location: 210 E Corunna Ave, Corunna, MI 48817
      Calendar: Shiawassee County Community Calendar

      Join the Owosso Culinary Arts sous chefs as they share information and demonstrate how to make sugar cookies and icing for your holiday enjoyment!

      Pre-registration is required.

      View the event in the library's calendar.
    • Food Pantry - Laingsburg United Methodist Church
      Date: Thu Dec 18
      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
  • 19 December
    • Food Pantry - Catholic Charities of Shiawassee
      Date: Fri Dec 19
      Time: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
      Location: Catholic Charities, 1480 M-52, Owosso, MI 48867, USA
      Calendar: Shiawassee County Community Calendar
      All are welcome. Non-Perishable Food
    • Nature Storytime - DeVries Nature Conservancy
      Date: Fri Dec 19
      Time: 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
      Calendar: Shiawassee County Community Calendar
      We are excited to announce our Fall Nature Storytime programs beginning in October! This program is for children 5 and under and their parent or caregiver. Each program we will read a story, complete a craft, and go on a nature walk! The cost is $2 per child. Registration will open the Monday before each program. For more details, please visit www.devriesnature.org
    • Corunna Library ~ Story Time 10:30 AM to 11:15 AM
      Corunna Library ~ Story Time
      Date: Fri Dec 19
      Time: 10:30 AM to 11:15 AM
      Location: 210 E Corunna Ave, Corunna, MI 48817
      Calendar: Shiawassee County Community Calendar

      Join us for stories, songs, crafts, and snacks!

      Preregistration is encouraged.

      View the event in the library's calendar.
    • Winter Storytime With Miss Natalie - Owosso Library
      Date: Fri Dec 19
      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.
    • The Polar Express - NCG Holiday Film Fest - Sensory Friendly
      Date: Fri Dec 19
      Time: 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM
      Location: NCG Cinemas - Owosso, 314 E Comstock St, Owosso, MI 48867, USA
      Calendar: Shiawassee County Community Calendar
      https://www.ncgmovies.com/movie-theater/owosso/family-film-festivals

      🎄 It’s the most movie-full time of the year! 🍿

      ✨ Sensory-Friendly shows every Saturday at 10:30 AM

      🎟️ Free tickets available now for all NCG locations (while they last!)

      💚 The Grinch (Dec 5–7)

      🎁 Arthur Christmas (Dec 12–14)

      🚂 The Polar Express (Dec 19–24)

    • The Polar Express - NCG Holiday Film Fest
      Date: Fri Dec 19
      Time: 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM
      Location: NCG Cinemas - Owosso, 314 E Comstock St, Owosso, MI 48867, USA
      Calendar: Shiawassee County Community Calendar
      https://www.ncgmovies.com/movie-theater/owosso/family-film-festivals

      🎄 It’s the most movie-full time of the year! 🍿

      ✨ Sensory-Friendly shows every Saturday at 10:30 AM

      🎟️ Free tickets available now for all NCG locations (while they last!)

      💚 The Grinch (Dec 5–7)

      🎁 Arthur Christmas (Dec 12–14)

      🚂 The Polar Express (Dec 19–24)

    • Holiday Movie Night - Durand Memorial Library
      Date: Fri Dec 19
      Time: 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
      Location: 700 N. Saginaw St., Durand, MI 48429
      Calendar: Shiawassee County Community Calendar

      🎬 Holiday Family Movie Night! 🎄

      Kids and families are invited to enjoy a classic holiday movie at the library:

      🍿 Snacks provided
      ✂️ A fun craft for kids to make
      🛌 Sleeping bags and pajamas are welcome!

      Call the library for the movie title: 989-288-3743

      Take a break from the holiday rush and enjoy a great holiday movie.  

       

       

      View the event in the library's calendar.

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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