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  • 19 May
    • Food Pantry - St. Vincent De Paul
      Date: Mon May 19
      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
  • 20 May
    • Food Pantry - Salvation Army Pantry
      Date: Tue May 20
      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 May 20
      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/
    • Story and Craft Timers - Laingsburg Public Library
      Date: Tue May 20
      Time: 10:15 AM to 11:15 AM
      Location: Laingsburg City Library, 255 E Grand River Rd, Laingsburg, MI 48848, USA
      Calendar: Shiawassee County Community Calendar
      Tuesday at 10:15 our story and craft timers will meet. We want to remind parents that this time is especially geared for kindergarteners and below.



      laingsburg.michlibrary.org
    • Story Time & Craft - Perry Library
      Date: Tue May 20
      Time: 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
      Location: 135 S Main St, Perry, MI 48872
      Calendar: Shiawassee County Community Calendar

      Join us for Storytime at the Perry branch.  A story or two will be read, followed by a craft, and a snack.  

      Please register online or call the library at 517-625-3166.  

      View the event in the library's calendar.
    • Hooked on Books for Kids - Bancroft Library
      Date: Tue May 20
      Time: 11:15 AM to 12:00 PM
      Location: 3719 Grand River Rd, Bancroft, MI 48414
      Calendar: Shiawassee County Community Calendar

      Hooked On Books Ages 7-12 years old.

      We will be reading the 1st Book in the National Park Mystery Series -"Mystery in Rocky Mountain National Park."

      We will meet on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month-January -May, 2025

      Pre-registration required.

      View the event in the library's calendar.
    • Food Pantry - St John's Church of Christ
      Date: Tue May 20
      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
    • Afterschool Club - Vernon Library
      Date: Tue May 20
      Time: 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
      Location: Vernon District Public Library, 115 E Main St, Vernon, MI 48476, USA
      Calendar: Shiawassee County Community Calendar
      coloring sheets madlibs 1 hour computer access board games & puzzles books & magazines Limited crafts & STEM activities
    • Buzzer Battle Trivia - Byron Library
      Date: Tue May 20
      Time: 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
      Location: 312 Maple St, Byron, MI 48418
      Calendar: Shiawassee County Community Calendar

      Think fast, ring in, and claim victory! Buzzer Battle Trivia is a high-energy game where players compete to answer trivia questions first using real buzzers.

      Expect a mix of general, literary, and pop culture knowledge.

      Are you quick on the draw? Come test your knowledge and reaction time!

      View the event in the library's calendar.
    • Itty Bitty Soccer Skills - Shiawassee Family YMCA
      Date: Tue May 20
      Time: 5:00 PM to 5:45 PM
      Location: Shiawassee Family YMCA, 515 W Main St, Owosso, MI 48867, USA
      Calendar: Shiawassee County Community Calendar
      Itty Bitty Soccer registration is now open for the spring session. Call us today to get your child signed up. 989-725-8136
    • Purpose of Play - Virtual - MSU Extension
      Date: Tue May 20
      Time: 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM
      Calendar: Shiawassee County Community Calendar
      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: 
      April 1: The Birds and the Bees: Talking with Kids About Sex 
      April 8: ABC’s of Early Literacy 
      April 15: Mathematics for Infants and Toddlers 
      April 22: Screen Time for Young Children 
      April 29: Positive Discipline 
      May 6: Together We Can: Co-Parenting 
      May 13: Introduction to HOPE (resilience building) 
      May 20: Purpose of Play 
      May 27: Let's Talk: Parent and Provider Communication 
      June 3: How Children Develop 
      June 10: Essential Skills for Learning and Life 
      June 17: Introduction to Positive and Adverse Childhood Experiences 
      June 24: Unlocking the Conversation: Gun Safety for Parents


      https://msu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Z30PXKKRSMWuhNJbAjle7A?fbclid=IwY2xjawJgwcdleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHhAAa3Ybv7IXmWOYS99ncJscESN5CrzrX6KEpNcwpqu-bbSJYn435J6FuSSo_aem_qwbVPUILElbr2IFK_KwWbg#/registration
  • 21 May
    • New Lothrop Girls Basketball Camp - New Lothrop
      Date: Wed May 21
      Calendar: Shiawassee County Community Calendar

      The camp will highlight the fundamentals of shooting, dribbling, passing, and defense.  There will be game-like situations and a variety of contests throughout camp.  Coaches within the basketball program along with Varsity/JV players will assist your child in developing the skills to become a better basketball player.  The girls camp will run Monday, June 9th through Wednesday, June 11th.

      GIRLS CAMP MONDAY, JUNE 9th – WEDNESDAY, JUNE 11th

      Session I:    Girls entering 2nd, 3rd, 4th grade      9:00 am- 10:30 am

      Session II:    Girls entering 5th,6th, 7th, 8th grade      10:30 am- 12:00 pm

      Session III:    Girls entering Kindergarten or 1st grade   12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

      Cost for Session I & II:  $50 (each player will receive a camp shirt and a basketball) *Sibling discount:  2 for $80

      Cost for session III:  $40 (each player will receive a camp shirt and a basketball) *Sibling discount:  2 for $80


      All registrations and fees must be received by Wednesday, May 21st, 2025. 


      Make checks payable to New Lothrop Area Schools.  Drop off registration fees to Coach Perry, Physical Education teacher, at the elementary. 

      Thank you for your continued support and anticipated participation!

      If you have any questions, please call/email Coach Perry:

      Email: jperry@newlothrop.k12.mi.us phone #: (810) 638-5026  ext. 2271

    • Food Pantry - Loving Hands Pantry at First Church of God
      Date: Wed May 21
      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
      Date: Wed May 21
      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
    • May Storytime - Durand Library
      Date: Wed May 21
      Time: 11:00 AM to 11:45 AM
      Location: 700 N. Saginaw St., Durand, MI 48429
      Calendar: Shiawassee County Community Calendar

      Children are invited to enjoy storytime fun with Miss Jordyn.  

      View the event in the library's calendar.
    • Reading Lab - Dabble 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
      Reading Lab - Dabble
      Date: Wed May 21
      Time: 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
      Location: Dabble Community Enrichment Center, 210 N Saginaw St, Durand, MI 48429, USA
      Calendar: Shiawassee County Community Calendar

      Level-up reading labs are a different twist on all ages of reading. This lab groups students of all ages together to work on a story. We will not simply read a book for practice but work on the book. We read and discuss the topic so that students can start to understand reading retention is as important as reading itself. 

      ​Having older students work with younger students give them a chance to be a leader in a subject they need to build confidence in. Over time, they have the opportunity to gain confidence in their skills, become a mentor, and learn to lead. 

      ​Younger students get someone to look up to while getting the practice they need to succeed. In the last 20 minutes of the class, the instructor will read to the students helping them with the last component, loving a good story. 

      Phone: (989) 502-1112

    • Zumbini - YMCA 5:15 PM to 6:00 PM
      Zumbini - YMCA
      Date: Wed May 21
      Time: 5:15 PM to 6:00 PM
      Location: Shiawassee Family YMCA, 515 W Main St, Owosso, MI 48867, USA
      Calendar: Shiawassee County Community Calendar
      Music and Movement for ages 0-4
      http://shiawasseeymca.org/
    • Tumblebugs - YMCA 6:15 PM to 7:00 PM
      Tumblebugs - YMCA
      Date: Wed May 21
      Time: 6:15 PM to 7:00 PM
      Location: Shiawassee Family YMCA, 515 W Main St, Owosso, MI 48867, USA
      Calendar: Shiawassee County Community Calendar
      Students will progress to more challenging skills while still improve strength, balance and coordination. Ages 3-5 Register at 989-725-8136 $45 members, $55 non-members
    • Tumbleweeds - YMCA 7:00 PM to 7:45 PM
      Tumbleweeds - YMCA
      Date: Wed May 21
      Time: 7:00 PM to 7:45 PM
      Location: Shiawassee Family YMCA, 515 W Main St, Owosso, MI 48867, USA
      Calendar: Shiawassee County Community Calendar
      Beginner and advanced class for older students who are just getting started or want to build on what they learned as Tumblebugs. Students will be taught more advanced skills while improving overall fitness and conditioning. Ages 6+ Register at 989-725-8136 $45 members, $55 non-members
  • 22 May
    • Food Pantry - First United Methodist Church - New Lothrop
      Date: Thu May 22
      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 May 22
      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 May 22
      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
    • Afterschool Club - Vernon Library
      Date: Thu May 22
      Time: 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
      Location: Vernon District Public Library, 115 E Main St, Vernon, MI 48476, USA
      Calendar: Shiawassee County Community Calendar
      coloring sheets madlibs 1 hour computer access board games & puzzles books & magazines Limited crafts & STEM activities
    • STEM Classes - Dabble 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
      STEM Classes - Dabble
      Date: Thu May 22
      Time: 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
      Location: Dabble Community Enrichment Center, 210 N Saginaw St, Durand, MI 48429, USA
      Calendar: Shiawassee County Community Calendar
      Dabble STEM classes are designed for all ages. We focus on the basic attributes needed to solve problems successfully in life like the scientific method and engineering root cause systems like the 5 whys. Along with confidence and leadership, these processes will give your student what it takes to become a top-notch problem solver.  Dabble STEM classes have tons of topics like: Flight, Forces, Structures, Circuits, Robotics/coding, and much more!  K-6th grade $10 per class - program pricing available
    • Food Pantry - MI Turning Point
      Date: Thu May 22
      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
    • Myths and Magic Middle Grade Book Club - Byron Library
      Date: Thu May 22
      Time: 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
      Location: 312 Maple St, Byron, MI 48418
      Calendar: Shiawassee County Community Calendar

      Join us in Byron on the second and fourth Thursday of each month to read a chapter or two from a middle grade fantasy book and then do an activity that relates to that chapter. Book picks are selected by book club members. Aru Shah and the End of Time by Roshani Chokshi will be our featured title.

      Pre-registration is required.

      View the event in the library's calendar.
  • 23 May
    • Flag Football Grades K-8 - Shiawassee Family YMCA
      Date: Fri May 23
      Location: Shiawassee Family YMCA, 515 W Main St, Owosso, MI 48867, USA
      Calendar: Shiawassee County Community Calendar

      The deadline to register for NFL Flag is May 23rd. Donot miss this fun program!

      Jun 09 - Jul 15, 2025


      Mouth Guard required

      Costs


      Member: $65.00
      Non-Member: $85.00
      Program Member: $85.00
    • Friday Fun Craft table - Perry Library
      Date: Fri May 23
      Time: 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM
      Location: 135 S Main St, Perry, MI 48872
      Calendar: Shiawassee County Community Calendar

      Kids are invited to stop by the library between 11am and 3pm on Fridays to get creative at the craft table.

      Contact the branch for more information.

      View the event in the library's calendar.
    • Afterschool Club - Vernon Library
      Date: Fri May 23
      Time: 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
      Location: Vernon District Public Library, 115 E Main St, Vernon, MI 48476, USA
      Calendar: Shiawassee County Community Calendar
      coloring sheets madlibs 1 hour computer access board games & puzzles books & magazines Limited crafts & STEM activities
    • Nerf Night - Shiawassee Family YMCA
      Date: Fri May 23
      Time: 5:00 PM to 6:45 PM
      Location: Shiawassee Family YMCA, 515 W Main St, Owosso, MI 48867, USA
      Calendar: Shiawassee County Community Calendar
      $15 per person / Grades K-6 Pizza included. Space is limited.

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!

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.
 

 

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

 

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 May
    • Touch A Truck Planning - Great Start Family Coalition Meeting
      Date: Tue May 27
      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
      Join us at our next meeting to enjoy dinner and conversation with other parents.  Meetings are held on the last Tuesdays of the month with dinner served at 5:30.  Tot watch is provided.

      Please RSVP at https://bit.ly/3X40vgo

A hero doesn’t necessarily have to wear a cape and tights, maybe a hero speaks up for what’s right. Maybe that hero could be you. If you see or hear something that doesn’t seem right, you can submit a confidential tip to OK2SAY. OK2SAY allows anyone to confidentially report tips on criminal activities or potential harm directed at Michigan students, school employees, or schools. Protect yourself and others by using OK2SAY. Because if you won’t, who will?

Confidential Reporting Link