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  • 2 March
    • Free Walk-In Breastfeeding Clinic - Shiawassee County Health Dept
      Date: Mon Mar 2
      Time: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
      Location: Shiawassee County Health Department, 149 E Corunna Ave #2nd, Corunna, MI 48817, USA
      Calendar: Shiawassee County Community Calendar
      Latch assistance questions weight checks weighted feed pump support  supply issues Every Monday 9am - noon  (closed holidays) 989-743-2383 Additional support available by appointment
    • Bundle Up with Books Winter Reading Program for Adults and Teens
      Date: Mon Mar 2
      Time: 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM
      Location: 700 N. Saginaw St., Durand, MI 48429
      Calendar: Shiawassee County Community Calendar

      Teens and adults are invited to Bundle Up with Books and participate in our winter reading program! Reading is a great way to get cozy during a Michigan winter, and Bundle Up with Books makes it even more fun.

      To participate, check out books from the library to be entered into a drawing for a local gift card. Borrowers may also read e-books or audio books on Hoopla or Libby but need to notify the library staff.

      A big thank-you to the Friends of the Library for sponsoring our winter reading program!

       

       

       

      View the event in the library's calendar.
    • Support Group: General Caregiver Support Group - MSU Online
      Date: Mon Mar 2
      Time: 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
      Calendar: Shiawassee County Community Calendar

      Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83821076032?pwd=TO0XzbJxkbZhR4LHbxJslrAQgoTX4e.1#success
      General Caregiver Support Group
      📅 First Monday of the month
      ⏰ 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. or 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

      https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83821076032?pwd=TO0XzbJxkbZhR4LHbxJslrAQgoTX4e.1#success
    • Byron Library ~ Story Time 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
      Byron Library ~ Story Time
      Date: Mon Mar 2
      Time: 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
      Location: 312 Maple St, Byron, MI 48418
      Calendar: Shiawassee County Community Calendar

      Please join us at the library every Monday at 1pm for Children's Story Time. Snack & juice will be provided. Hope to see you there!

      Please register online or by calling the branch.

      View the event in the library's calendar.
    • Food Pantry - MI Turning Point
      Date: Mon Mar 2
      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
    • Karate for Kids - Corunna Public Schools
      Date: Mon Mar 2
      Time: 5:00 PM to 5:45 PM
      Location: Elsa Meyer Elementary School, 100 Hastings St, Corunna, MI 48817, USA
      Calendar: Shiawassee County Community Calendar
      $65 - 6 week session No Class February 16 Students will learn the basics of self-defense, gain confidence, improve fitness, and develop respect for those around them.  This 6-week Karate Foundations Program introduces kids to Tang Soo Do, an ancient martial art from South Korea.  A responsible adult is required to attend during class, and parents are welcome to participate at no additional cost (optional). The class is taught by an experienced instructor with over a decade of teaching experience. Uniforms are optional and available for an additional cost of $37. Please send payment or stop in: Corunna Public Schools Attn: Community Education 124 North Shiawassee Street Corunna, MI 48817
    • Support Group: General Caregiver Support Group - MSU Online
      Date: Mon Mar 2
      Time: 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
      Calendar: Shiawassee County Community Calendar

      Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83821076032?pwd=TO0XzbJxkbZhR4LHbxJslrAQgoTX4e.1#success
      General Caregiver Support Group
      📅 First Monday of the month
      ⏰ 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. or 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

      https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83821076032?pwd=TO0XzbJxkbZhR4LHbxJslrAQgoTX4e.1#success
    • Food Pantry - St. Vincent De Paul
      Date: Mon Mar 2
      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
  • 3 March
    • Food Pantry - Loving Hands Pantry at First Church of God
      Date: Tue Mar 3
      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 - Salvation Army Pantry
      Date: Tue Mar 3
      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 Mar 3
      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/
    • Free Diaper Program - Shiawassee County Health Dept.
      Date: Tue Mar 3
      Time: 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
      Location: Shiawassee County Health Department, 149 E Corunna Ave #2nd, Corunna, MI 48817, USA
      Calendar: Shiawassee County Community Calendar
      We're excited to share that the Diaper Bank is now open 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟏𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝟑𝐫𝐝 𝐓𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡.
      Even better - 𝐖𝐈𝐂 𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐞𝐬 for diaper assistance.
      Spread the word to anyone who may benefit.
      Must have valid ID with you.
      Questions? 989-743-2355
    • New Lothrop Library ~ Story Time
      Date: Tue Mar 3
      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.
    • Building Early Emotional Skills for Parents Webinar Series - MSU Extension
      Date: Tue Mar 3
      Time: 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM
      Calendar: Shiawassee County Community Calendar

      This event is free for all. Tuesdays, 11:30am-1pm 

      https://www.canr.msu.edu/events/building-early-emotional-skills-for-parents-webinar-series-march-2026

      Dates: March 3, 10, 17, 24

      Class Information

      Parenting stress? New baby in the house? Trouble with tantrums? Learn how to help your young child manage their strong emotions! Building Early Emotional Skills or BEES is a four-week class for parents and other primary caregivers of children 0-3 that teaches about how young children develop social emotional skills and helps give parents skills to deal with the stress of caring for children and help their children develop strong social emotional skills. BEES will help you learn about:

      • Your child’s temperament and stress
      • Your triggers and how to manage them
      • Being reflective about feelings and emotion coaching
      • Reducing biting, conflict and frustration and handling tantrums
      • Building a solid foundation for tomorrow

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

    • Byron Library ~ Taste the World
      Date: Tue Mar 3
      Time: 2:45 PM to 4:00 PM
      Location: 312 Maple St, Byron, MI 48418
      Calendar: Shiawassee County Community Calendar

      Travel the globe without leaving the library! Now on the first Tuesday of each month, we’ll explore a different country through its snacks and sweets. Come curious, leave full!

      Please register online, in person, or by calling the branch.

      View the event in the library's calendar.
    • Kid Fit Swim - Memorial Healthcare
      Date: Tue Mar 3
      Time: 4:00 PM to 4:30 PM
      Location: Memorial Healthcare Wellness Center, 819 North Shiawassee St 1st Floor M-52, Owosso, MI 48867, USA
      Calendar: Shiawassee County Community Calendar
      A movement-based swim class designed to keep kids active in the water while building confidence, endurance, and strong swim skills through simple drills and guided practice. Children need to be at least 4 feet tall. 989-720-7081 $40 for members $48 for non-members
    • Preschool Enrollment Night - Eagles' Nest Byron
      Date: Tue Mar 3
      Time: 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
      Location: Byron Elementary School, 401 Maple St, Byron, MI 48418, USA
      Calendar: Shiawassee County Community Calendar

      Come one, come all! Join us for our Enrollment Event, March 3rd 5:30-7:00pm. Enrollment packets will be available prior to the event. Watch for packets in the following weeks.
      In the meantime, if you are NOT currently enrolled in our preschool program and/or did not fill out a county intake form last year, visit miearlychildhood.org to complete an interest form.
      Select Shiawassee county
      Select Eagles' Nest Preschool (Byron Preschool)
    • Importance of Outdoor Play - Virtual - MSU Extension
      Date: Tue Mar 3
      Time: 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM
      Calendar: Shiawassee County Community Calendar

      Register: bit.ly/winter2026extras

      This free series of parenting workshops will provide parenting guidance for parents of young children as they navigate the joys, challenges and concerns of parenting. Participants may register for as few or as many workshops as they wish. The workshops are as follows:

      January 6: RELAX - Alternatives to Anger for Parents and Caregivers 
      January 13: How Soon is Too Soon? Teaching Your Children Money Habits 
      January 20: Positive Discipline 
      January 27: Together We Can: Co-parenting 
      February 3: What Children Need to Know to Start School 
      February 10: Back to the Basics: Skills in Infant and Toddler Care 
      February 17: ABC’s of Early Literacy 
      February 24: Thriving Together: Parenting and Family Relationships When a Family Member has a Disability 
      March 3: Importance of Outdoor Play 
      March 10: Talking With Kids About Differences 
      March 17: Exploring Parenting Styles 
      March 24: Setting the Stage: Promoting Social Emotional Health in Children 
      March 31: Mathematics for Infants and Toddlers
  • 4 March
    • Food Pantry - Loving Hands Pantry at First Church of God
      Date: Wed Mar 4
      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 Mar 4
      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
    • Play and Storytime - Durand Library
      Date: Wed Mar 4
      Time: 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
      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. It's a great time to introduce your child to the library.  

      • Little ones can explore and enjoy our collection of toys and learning kits,                                                                         
      • Miss Abra will read stories.                                                                 
      • Children can participate in hands-on activities or crafts.

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

       

      View the event in the library's calendar.
    • Byron Library ~ Video Game Club
      Date: Wed Mar 4
      Time: 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM
      Location: 312 Maple St, Byron, MI 48418
      Calendar: Shiawassee County Community Calendar

      A student-run club to talk all things gaming! Participants are encouraged to bring their own hand held devices, however the library can provide access to tablets if needed.

      View the event in the library's calendar.
    • Corunna Library ~ WOW! Taste the World
      Date: Wed Mar 4
      Time: 2:45 PM to 3:15 PM
      Location: 210 E Corunna Ave, Corunna, MI 48817
      Calendar: Shiawassee County Community Calendar

      A variety of sweet and salty snacks are specially brought in from a different country every month. Teens & tweens are invited to join the fun and experience flavors from around the world on the 1st Wednesday of each month.

      Please register online, in person, or by calling the branch.

      View the event in the library's calendar.
    • Morrice Library ~ Taste the World
      Date: Wed Mar 4
      Time: 3:15 PM to 4:00 PM
      Location: 300 Main St, Morrice, MI 48857
      Calendar: Shiawassee County Community Calendar

      A variety of sweet and salty snacks are specially brought in from a different country every month. Teens & tweens are invited to join the fun and experience flavors from around the world on the 1st Wednesday of each month.

      Please register online, in person, or by calling the branch.

      View the event in the library's calendar.
    • Tiny Tigers Karate - Shiawassee Family YMCA
      Date: Wed Mar 4
      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
    • Adulting 101 - Virtual - Sleep Wellness - MSU Extension
      Date: Wed Mar 4
      Time: 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
      Calendar: Shiawassee County Community Calendar

      Sleep Wellness-Wednesday, March 4 at 5:30 p.m.  EST (This will not be recorded)

      • Daylight saving time can throw off your sleep schedule, leaving you tired and irritable. Join our Sleep Basics Workshop to learn practical tips for adjusting smoothly, boosting energy, and making the most of longer days.
      • Are you ready to leave for college or be out on your own? Are you prepared to do adult tasks and have skills to be successful? Michigan State University Extension's Adulting 101 programs help teenagers and young adults demystify the obscure reality of being an “adult” through engaging educational sessions. Each FREE session is packed full of important life skills and tools necessary to live independently!

        Cost: FREE
      • https://www.canr.msu.edu/events/adulting-101-2026

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.

 

 

 

  • 4 March
    • Play to Learn Playgroup - Great Start Shiawassee
      Date: Wed Mar 4
      Time: 9:45 AM to 11:00 AM
      Location: Louise Peacock Elementary School, 485 E McArthur St, Corunna, MI 48817, USA
      Calendar: Great Start Shiawassee
      Full

      Registration Opens Wednesday, February 11
      For families and children ages 0-5
      To register 989-743-8848
  • 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
  • 11 March
    • Play to Learn Playgroup - Great Start Shiawassee
      Date: Wed Mar 11
      Time: 9:45 AM to 11:00 AM
      Location: Louise Peacock Elementary School, 485 E McArthur St, Corunna, MI 48817, USA
      Calendar: Great Start Shiawassee
      Full

      Registration Opens Wednesday, February 11
      For families and children ages 0-5
      To register 989-743-8848
  • 17 March
    • Play to Learn Playgroup - Great Start Shiawassee
      Date: Tue Mar 17
      Time: 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM
      Location: Morrice Area Elementary School, 111 Mason St, Morrice, MI 48857, USA
      Calendar: Great Start Shiawassee
      Full Registration Opens Wednesday, February 11 For children 0-5 Questions 517-625-3141
  • 18 March
    • Play to Learn Playgroup - Great Start Shiawassee
      Date: Wed Mar 18
      Time: 9:45 AM to 11:00 AM
      Location: Louise Peacock Elementary School, 485 E McArthur St, Corunna, MI 48817, USA
      Calendar: Great Start Shiawassee
      Full

      Registration Opens Wednesday, February 11
      For families and children ages 0-5
      To register 989-743-8848
  • 20 March
    • Play to Learn Playgroup - Great Start Shiawassee
      Date: Fri Mar 20
      Time: 9:45 AM to 11:00 AM
      Location: Byron Elementary School, 401 Maple St, Byron, MI 48418, USA
      Calendar: Great Start Shiawassee
      Full

      Registration Opens Wednesday, February 11
      For families and children ages 0-5
      To register 810-266-6323
  • 24 March
    • Play to Learn Playgroup - Great Start Shiawassee
      Date: Tue Mar 24
      Time: 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM
      Location: Morrice Area Elementary School, 111 Mason St, Morrice, MI 48857, USA
      Calendar: Great Start Shiawassee
      Full Registration Opens Wednesday, February 11 For children 0-5 Questions 517-625-3141
    • 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

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