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  • 18 September
    • Food Pantry - First United Methodist Church - New Lothrop
      Date: Thu Sep 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 - First United Methodist Church - Corunna
      Date: Thu Sep 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
    • Playdate at Little Feet Farm - Lansing Area Littles
      Date: Thu Sep 18
      Time: 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM
      Location: 1826 Rolfe Road, Mason, MI 
      Calendar: Shiawassee County Community Calendar
      What:  Join Lansing Area Littles for a playdate at Little Feet Farm! They have a petting zoo, tractor rides, yard games, and a giant slide to go down! Join other local families for a fun filled morning at the farm! Where: Little Feet Farm 2701 Moores River Dr, Lansing, MI 48911, USA When: Thursday, September 18th 10:30am - 12:00pm Who: All ages Group Leader: Morgan How: Register so we know to expect you Cost: FREE to join us but you'll pay admission at the door, make sure you bring cash to feed the animals.  *Parents/guardians are required to stay with their children at all times. Lansing Area Littles is not a licensed childcare and is not responsible for the well-being of children at our play dates and events. *By attending one of our play dates you understand that pictures and videos are often taken and may appear on our social media channels. If you do not wish for your child’s picture to appear on Lansing Area Littles please inform our group leader when you arrive. *Please do not attend if you our your child are sick
    • Food Pantry - Hope Vineyard Church
      Date: Thu Sep 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
    • Taste the World - Lennon Library
      Date: Thu Sep 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 Sep 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.
    • Pinch Pot Pumpkins in Clay - Shiawassee Arts Center
      Date: Thu Sep 18
      Time: 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM
      Location: Shiawassee Arts Center, 206 Curwood Castle Dr, Owosso, MI 48867, USA
      Calendar: Shiawassee County Community Calendar
      Learn the clay handbuilding technique of creating pinch pots and then make it into a pumpkin. (Students will need to sign up for the glazing class on October 23 to finish their clay creations after the bisque firing.) https://shiawasseearts.org/youth-classes/
    • Food Pantry - MI Turning Point
      Date: Thu Sep 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
    • Fall Play Group - Head Start
      Date: Thu Sep 18
      Time: 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM
      Location: DeVries Nature Conservancy, 2635 North Michigan 52, Owosso, MI 48867, USA
      Calendar: Shiawassee County Community Calendar
      No registration necessary
    • Make Parenting A Pleasure 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM
      Make Parenting A Pleasure
      Date: Thu Sep 18
      Time: 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM
      Location: Bryant Elementry School, 925 Hampton Ave, Owosso, MI 48867, USA
      Calendar: Shiawassee County Community Calendar
      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

  • 19 September
    • IQhub Playdate - Lansing Area Littles
      Date: Fri Sep 19
      Time: 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
      Location: 1130 S. Dewitt Rd. Saint Johns, MI 48879
      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: Friday, September 19th 10:00am -11:00am Who: All ages Group Leader: Chelsea How: Register in advance. We can only accommodate a limited number of families Cost: FREE *Parents/guardians are required to stay with their children at all times. Lansing Area Littles is not a licensed childcare and is not responsible for the well-being of your children at our playdates and events. *By attending one of our play dates you understand that pictures and videos are often taken and may appear on our social media channels. If you do not wish for your child’s picture to appear on Lansing Area Littles please inform our group leader when you arrive. *Please do not attend if you or your child is sick
    • Storytime with Miss Natalie - Owosso Library
      Date: Fri Sep 19
      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.
      Come for stories, music, crafts and more!  Aimed toward preschool aged children, but children of all ages are welcome. Dress for a mess!
    • Story Time - Corunna Library 10:30 AM to 11:15 AM
      Story Time - Corunna Library
      Date: Fri Sep 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.
  • 20 September
    • Shiawassee Free Medical Clinic - SHIAWASSEE FREE MEDICAL CLINIC
      Date: Sat Sep 20
      Time: 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM
      Location: 802 W King St, Owosso, MI 48867, USA
      Calendar: Shiawassee County Community Calendar

      SHIAWASSEE FREEMEDICAL CLINIC FOR INDIVIDUALS WITHOUT MEDICALINSURANCE, MEDICARE OR MEDICAID

         “UNINSURED” INDIVIDUALS ONLY              

       SUITE K, 2nd FLOOR-MITCHELL MEDICAL BLDG, 802 W. KING, OWOSSO, MI

      (ClinicEntrance & Parking on North side of Memorial Healthcare)                                          

       

          OPEN 1st& 3rd Saturday every month 7AM - 10:30 AM        

             CALL607-584-9822 TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT

                                                “Walk-In’s” Accepted

       

                        SATURDAY, MAY 17, 2025

                       SATURDAY, JUNE 07, 2025

                        SATURDAY,  JUNE 21, 2025

                

                        SATURDAY,  JULY 05, 2025

                        SATURDAY,  JULY 19, 2025

                   

                      SATURDAY,  AUGUST 02, 2025          

                      SATURDAY,  AUGUST 16, 2025

                     

                     SATURDAY,  SEPTEMBER 06, 2025

                     SATURDAY,  SEPTEMBER 20, 2025

       

              CALL 607-584-9822 TO SCHEDULE ANAPPOINTMENT

                                               “Walk-In’s” Accepted

       

             E-mail: shiawasseefreemedicalclinic@aol.com    Website: shiawasseefreemedicalclinic.org

        Shiawassee FreeMedical Clinic is a Non-profit Public Charity                                             Pursuantto Section 501(c)(3) & MI Statute, MCL 333.16277   

                          DONATIONS TO “SHIAWASSEE FREE MEDICAL CLINIC”ARE “TAX-EXCEMPT
    • Bikes and Scooter Walk at Sharp Park - Lansing Area Littles
      Date: Sat Sep 20
      Time: 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
      Location: 1401 Elmwood Rd, Lansing
      Calendar: Shiawassee County Community Calendar
      What: Join Lansing Area Littles for a walk at Sharp Park. Grab your bikes and scooters and come meet local families, let your kids play and join the Lansing Area Littles fun! All are welcome! Where: Sharp Park 1401 Elmwood Rd, Lansing, MI 48917, USA When: Saturday, September 20th 10am-11am Who: All ages Group Leader: Becca How: Register so we know to look for you! Cost: free to join *Parents/guardians are required to stay with their children at all times. Lansing Area Littles is not a licensed childcare and is not responsible for the well-being of children at our play dates and events. * By attending one of our play dates you understand that pictures and videos are often taken and may appear on our social media channels. If you do not wish for your child’s picture to appear on Lansing Area Littles please inform our group leader when you arrive.
    • Food Pantry - Congregational Church Of Bancroft
      Date: Sat Sep 20
      Time: 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
      Location: Congregational Church, 217 S Shiawassee St, Bancroft, MI 48414, USA
      Calendar: Shiawassee County Community Calendar
      Perishable, Nonperishable food and personal items 989-634-5724

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.

 

 

 

Join Us!

  • 18 September
    • Make Parenting A Pleasure 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM
      Make Parenting A Pleasure
      Date: Thu Sep 18
      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

  • 25 September
    • Make Parenting A Pleasure 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM
      Make Parenting A Pleasure
      Date: Thu Sep 25
      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

  • 30 September
  • 2 October
    • Make Parenting A Pleasure 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM
      Make Parenting A Pleasure
      Date: Thu Oct 2
      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

  • 9 October
    • Make Parenting A Pleasure 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM
      Make Parenting A Pleasure
      Date: Thu Oct 9
      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

  • 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

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