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  • 4 September
    • Food Pantry - First United Methodist Church - New Lothrop
      Date: Thu Sep 4
      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
    • Playground Playdate: Hawk Island - Lansing Area Littles
      Date: Thu Sep 4
      Time: 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
      Location: 1601 E Cavanaugh Rd, Lansing, MI
      Calendar: Shiawassee County Community Calendar
      What: Join Lansing Area Littles at Hawk Island. Come meet local families, let your kids play and join the Lansing Area Littles fun! All are welcome! Where: Hawk Island 1601 E Cavanaugh Rd, Lansing, MI 48910 When: Thursday, September 4th 10am - 11am Who: All ages Group Leader: Morgan How: Register so we know to look for you! We will meet at the playground Cost: You will have to pay for parking. * Lansing Area Littles Playground Play Dates are sponsored by: Pediatric Dentistry of East Lansing ( https://yourchildsdds.com/ ) At Pediatric Dentistry of East Lansing, we are dedicated to caring for children in a gentle, kind, and fun environment. Our doctors are Board Certified Pediatric Dentists that provide a dental office designed just for children. Pediatric Dentistry of East Lansing serves infants and toddlers, preadolescents and teens, as well as children with special dental health needs. *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 - First United Methodist Church - Corunna
      Date: Thu Sep 4
      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 Sep 4
      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
    • Food Pantry - MI Turning Point
      Date: Thu Sep 4
      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
    • Swim Lessons - Memorial Wellness Center
      Date: Thu Sep 4
      Time: 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
      Calendar: Shiawassee County Community Calendar






      Our swim lessons for young children are designed to build water confidence, teach essential safety skills, and introduce basic swimming techniques in a fun, supportive environment. With patient instructors and age-specific activities, your child will learn to feel comfortable in the water while developing coordination, listening skills, and independence. Ready to dive into the details?


      • Parents/guardians may participate in swim lessons (if needed and dependent on level)
      • Each Session Consists of six (6) classes (There are no make up classes)
      • Family locker rooms available for changing
      • Lessons scheduled based on Certified Lifeguard availability

      Level 1 5:00 - 5:30
      Level 2 5:35 - 6:05
      Level 3 6:10 - 6:40


      https://memorialhealthcare.org/wellness-center/pool-aquatics-programs/#swim-lessons
  • 5 September
    • Playground Playdate: Dewitt Riverside Park - Lansing Area Littles
      Date: Fri Sep 5
      Time: 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
      Location: 415 S Bridge St, Dewitt, MI 48820
      Calendar: Shiawassee County Community Calendar
      What: Come meet local families, let your kids play and join the Lansing Area Littles fun! All are welcome! Where: Dewitt Riverside Park When: Friday, September 5th 10am-11am Who: All ages Group Leader: Chelsea How: Meet us near the ship playground 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 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. Lansing Area Littles Playground Play Dates are sponsored by: Pediatric Dentistry of East Lansing ( https://yourchildsdds.com/ ) At Pediatric Dentistry of East Lansing, we are dedicated to caring for children in a gentle, kind, and fun environment. Our doctors are Board Certified Pediatric Dentists that provide a dental office designed just for children. Pediatric Dentistry of East Lansing serves infants and toddlers, preadolescents and teens, as well as children with special dental health needs.
    • Story Time - Corunna Library 10:30 AM to 11:15 AM
      Story Time - Corunna Library
      Date: Fri Sep 5
      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.
  • 6 September
    • Shiawassee Free Medical Clinic - SHIAWASSEE FREE MEDICAL CLINIC
      Date: Sat Sep 6
      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
    • Messy Playdate: Apple Stamping and Apple Nachos - Lansing Area Littles
      Date: Sat Sep 6
      Time: 10:00 AM to 11:00 PM
      Location: 123 High St, Williamston, MI 48895
      Calendar: Shiawassee County Community Calendar
      What: Come join us for some outdoor messy fun! We'll be doing Apple Stamping- Families will enjoy the craft, apple nachos, and time to play at the playground. We do the prep work, and clean up while you get to enjoy time with your littles and build community with other local families. Where: McCormick Park 123 High St, Williamston, MI 48895, USA When: Saturday, September 6th at 10-11am Who: All ages Group Leader: Ashley How: Register so we know to look for you. Dress to get messy! Children may need their parents assistance! Cost: $10 includes materials for our messy activity and a light snack. *No refunds less than 7 days in advanced* *Parents/guardians are required to stay with their children at all times. Lansing Area Littles is not a licensed childcare. Children will need assistance at this play date.
    • Early Learner and Caregiver Art Class - Shiawassee Arts Center
      Date: Sat Sep 6
      Time: 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
      Location: Shiawassee Arts Center, 206 Curwood Castle Dr, Owosso, MI 48867, USA
      Calendar: Shiawassee County Community Calendar
      This Saturday, September 6, will be our first Early Learner and Caregiver Art Class! These classes are for budding artists, ages 3-6, and a caregiver to come learn about art and different ways to express themselves through various art forms. This first class is based on Henri Matisse's artwork and gives participants the opportunity to learn about collage. Saturday, September 6, 10:30-11:30 am at the Shiawassee Arts Center $10 for SAC Members/$12 for Non-Members (cost covers both child and caregiver participation). Pre-registration and payment required. Note there is a 3% processing fee for credit card purchases. See the Early Learner page under the Education tab of our website for more information.
    • Kids Craft Day - Family Farm & Home
      Date: Sat Sep 6
      Time: 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
      Location: Family Farm & Home, 2500 E M 21, Corunna, MI 48817, USA
      Calendar: Shiawassee County Community Calendar
      Join us for a fun-filled afternoon of creativity! Each month features a new, seasonal craft for kids 12 and under. Contact our store for details! 989-472-4848

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!

  • 11 September
    • Make Parenting A Pleasure 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM
      Make Parenting A Pleasure
      Date: Thu Sep 11
      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

  • 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

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