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  • 17 February
    • Food Pantry - St. Vincent De Paul
      Date: Mon Feb 17
      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
    • Guiding Principles for Highly Successful Parenting - MSU Virtual
      Date: Mon Feb 17
      Time: 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM
      Calendar: Shiawassee County Community Calendar

      Guiding Principles for Highly Successful Parenting is a parenting series to help you explore ways that you can be highly effective in raising your kids to be successful in school and in life. This class is meant for parents of kids from toddlers to teens and will explore:

      • Developing family routines
      • Developing emotional control in your child
      • Being a calm assertive parent
      • Developing consistent rules and relationships
      • Learning from mistakes and developing empathy & the ability to be thankful as a result

      https://www.canr.msu.edu/events/guiding-principles-for-highly-successful-parenting-webinar-series-february-2025
  • 18 February
    • Food Pantry - Salvation Army Pantry
      Date: Tue Feb 18
      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 and Craft Timers - Laingsburg Public Library
      Date: Tue Feb 18
      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
    • Perry ~ Story Time & Craft 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
      Perry ~ Story Time & Craft
      Date: Tue Feb 18
      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.
    • Bancroft ~ Hooked on Books for Kids
      Date: Tue Feb 18
      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 Feb 18
      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
    • Morrice ~ Craft Closet Cleanout Event
      Date: Tue Feb 18
      Time: 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
      Location: 300 Main St, Morrice, MI 48857
      Calendar: Shiawassee County Community Calendar

      Drop into the Morrice Branch between 1pm and 4pm and get creative!  We will be "cleaning out the craft closet" and putting out miscellaneous craft supplies that we have left over from a previous craft, or just have extra on hand.  You can use what we have to create something spectacular or bring your own crafts to work on.  

      This is a drop in program.  Craft supplies will be available until 4pm or when they run out.  Children under 8 must be supervised in the library.

      View the event in the library's calendar.
    • Promoting Social and Emotional Health in Young Children - Extension Extras Parenting Hour Virtual
      Date: Tue Feb 18
      Time: 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM
      Calendar: Shiawassee County Community Calendar
      https://msu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Le_iCk-wSX-LjKwyxny6nA?fbclid=IwY2xjawIAgVxleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHRZ5Jm05S3XPxrAlaLy9s6z8qZklfY_V7rascRwjNGtoGWTsyA9V4UXBtg_aem_FR4dlsRpSsmidS5oTZWxuw#/registration

      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: 
      February 4: What Children Need to Know to Start School 
      February 11: Together We Can: Co-parenting 
      February 18: Setting the Stage: Promoting Social and Emotional Health in Young Children 
      February 25: Reducing Challenging Behaviors in Toddlers 
      March 4: Exploring Parenting StylesMarch 11: Talking With Kids About Race 
      March 18: Parenting in the Digital age 
       March 25: Importance of Outdoor Play
  • 19 February
    • Food Pantry - Loving Hands Pantry at First Church of God
      Date: Wed Feb 19
      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 Feb 19
      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
    • Bancroft ~ Story Time & Craft 11:15 AM to 12:00 PM
      Bancroft ~ Story Time & Craft
      Date: Wed Feb 19
      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.
    • Reading Lab - Dabble 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
      Reading Lab - Dabble
      Date: Wed Feb 19
      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

    • Life with Preschoolers - Durand
      Date: Wed Feb 19
      Time: 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
      Location: Bertha Neal Elementary School, 930 W Main St, Durand, MI 48429, USA
      Calendar: Great Start Shiawassee

      A 4-Session Family Discussion Group

      Free for Great Start Readiness Program Preschool Families

      Discussions:

      • Consistent routines
      • Positive discipline
      • Communication skills
      • Connected relationships
      • Handling stress and time challenges
      • ...much more!

      Register by calling 989-725-2581

      or visiting bit.ly/LifeWithPreschoolers

      We are able to offer drop in supervised care for your children ages 2-12 in a classroom close to the class. Meals will also be provided to both children and adults.

  • 20 February
    • Food Pantry - First United Methodist Church - New Lothrop
      Date: Thu Feb 20
      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 Feb 20
      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
    • Morrice ~ Music & Movement Playgroup with MSU Extension
      Date: Thu Feb 20
      Time: 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
      Location: 300 Main St, Morrice, MI 48857
      Calendar: Shiawassee County Community Calendar

      Sing songs and move to the music together.  Families with children 0-5 please join us for a fun Music and Movement Playtime with MSU Extension! 

      Thursdays 11am - 12pm at the Morrice Branch.  Register online or by calling the branch.

      This program will be held each Thursday morning in the month of February, Weather permitting.

      View the event in the library's calendar.
    • Food Pantry - Hope Vineyard Church
      Date: Thu Feb 20
      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
    • New Lothrop ~ Dreamy Doodlers
      Date: Thu Feb 20
      Time: 3:45 PM to 4:45 PM
      Location: 9471 Genesee St, New Lothrop, MI 48460
      Calendar: Shiawassee County Community Calendar

      Children ages 8 and up are invite to get creative at the library! Paper, crayons, markers, scissors, etc., will be available to help with your doodling needs.

      Please register online or phone the branch to register.

      View the event in the library's calendar.
    • Perry ~ Taste the World 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
      Perry ~ Taste the World
      Date: Thu Feb 20
      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.
    • STEM Classes - Dabble 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
      STEM Classes - Dabble
      Date: Thu Feb 20
      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 Feb 20
      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
    • Robotics - Dabble 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
      Robotics - Dabble
      Date: Thu Feb 20
      Time: 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
      Location: Dabble Community Enrichment Center, 210 N Saginaw St, Durand, MI 48429, USA
      Calendar: Shiawassee County Community Calendar

      Dabble's LvL1 Beginners VEX Robotics


      Dabble robotics is designed to make sure the students get the attention they need so we limit registration to 8 students for each session. 

      ​Students will get an opportunity to gain a deep understanding of the mechanical uses and limitations of each of the VEX robotics components used in the VEX basic bot. With that understanding, they will work with others to create the right bot for the challenges they will face. 

      Learning Objectives:

      - Understand the bot, its components, and its limitations. 

      - Learning to work as a team with new people.

      - Understand the mechanics of the bot and how it can be altered to improve 

         performance for certain tasks. 

      - Critical thinking to solve problems.

      Additional Skills Taught:

      - Scientific Method

      - Note-taking and use

      - 5 Why's Engineering Analysis

      Cost $125

      Phone: (989) 502-1112

  • 21 February
    • Nature Storytime - DeVries Nature Conservancy
      Date: Fri Feb 21
      Time: 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
      Location: DeVries Nature Conservancy, 2635 North Michigan 52, Owosso, MI 48867, USA
      Calendar: Shiawassee County Community Calendar
      Register at 989-723-3365 or online at www.Devriesnature.org.  Registration will open the Monday before each event.

      Program is open to children 5 and under. Each program will start with a nature related story followed by a craft and nature walk!  Cost is $1 per child.
    • Corunna ~ Story Time 10:30 AM to 11:15 AM
      Corunna ~ Story Time
      Date: Fri Feb 21
      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.

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

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.

 

 

 

Join Us!

  • 19 February
    • Life with Preschoolers - Durand
      Date: Wed Feb 19
      Time: 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
      Location: Bertha Neal Elementary School, 930 W Main St, Durand, MI 48429, USA
      Calendar: Great Start Shiawassee

      A 4-Session Family Discussion Group

      Free for Great Start Readiness Program Preschool Families

      Discussions:

      • Consistent routines
      • Positive discipline
      • Communication skills
      • Connected relationships
      • Handling stress and time challenges
      • ...much more!

      Register by calling 989-725-2581

      or visiting bit.ly/LifeWithPreschoolers

      We are able to offer drop in supervised care for your children ages 2-12 in a classroom close to the class. Meals will also be provided to both children and adults.

  • 25 February
    • Yes Baby! Baby Sign Language - Great Start Shiawassee Family Coalition Meeting
      Date: Tue Feb 25
      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
      Based on the book Yes, Baby! Baby Signing: 25 Key Words to Sign Together. Families with infants, toddlers, and non-verbal children may benefit the most from this meeting.  Free copy of Yes, Baby! for participants while supplies last.

      Please RSVP at https://bit.ly/3X40vgo or by calling 989-743-3471.

      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. Tot watch is available.
  • 26 February
    • Life with Preschoolers - Durand
      Date: Wed Feb 26
      Time: 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
      Location: Bertha Neal Elementary School, 930 W Main St, Durand, MI 48429, USA
      Calendar: Great Start Shiawassee

      A 4-Session Family Discussion Group

      Free for Great Start Readiness Program Preschool Families

      Discussions:

      • Consistent routines
      • Positive discipline
      • Communication skills
      • Connected relationships
      • Handling stress and time challenges
      • ...much more!

      Register by calling 989-725-2581

      or visiting bit.ly/LifeWithPreschoolers

      We are able to offer drop in supervised care for your children ages 2-12 in a classroom close to the class. Meals will also be provided to both children and adults.

  • 5 March
    • Life with Preschoolers - Perry
      Date: Wed Mar 5
      Time: 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
      Location: Perry Elementary School, 401 N Watkins St, Perry, MI 48872, USA
      Calendar: Great Start Shiawassee

      A 4-Session Family Discussion Group

      Free for Great Start Readiness Program Preschool Families

      Discussions:

      • Consistent routines
      • Positive discipline
      • Communication skills
      • Connected relationships
      • Handling stress and time challenges
      • ...much more!

      Register by calling 989-725-2581

      or visiting bit.ly/LifeWithPreschoolers

      We are able to offer drop in supervised care for your children ages 2-12 in a classroom close to the class. Meals will also be provided to both children and adults.

  • 12 March
    • Life with Preschoolers - Perry
      Date: Wed Mar 12
      Time: 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
      Location: Perry Elementary School, 401 N Watkins St, Perry, MI 48872, USA
      Calendar: Great Start Shiawassee

      A 4-Session Family Discussion Group

      Free for Great Start Readiness Program Preschool Families

      Discussions:

      • Consistent routines
      • Positive discipline
      • Communication skills
      • Connected relationships
      • Handling stress and time challenges
      • ...much more!

      Register by calling 989-725-2581

      or visiting bit.ly/LifeWithPreschoolers

      We are able to offer drop in supervised care for your children ages 2-12 in a classroom close to the class. Meals will also be provided to both children and adults.

  • 19 March
    • Life with Preschoolers - Perry
      Date: Wed Mar 19
      Time: 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
      Location: Perry Elementary School, 401 N Watkins St, Perry, MI 48872, USA
      Calendar: Great Start Shiawassee

      A 4-Session Family Discussion Group

      Free for Great Start Readiness Program Preschool Families

      Discussions:

      • Consistent routines
      • Positive discipline
      • Communication skills
      • Connected relationships
      • Handling stress and time challenges
      • ...much more!

      Register by calling 989-725-2581

      or visiting bit.ly/LifeWithPreschoolers

      We are able to offer drop in supervised care for your children ages 2-12 in a classroom close to the class. Meals will also be provided to both children and adults.

  • 25 March
    • Literacy Night - Great Start Family Coalition Meeting
      Date: Tue Mar 25
      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

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