October's Family Fun Guide
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Created by Great Lakes Bay Parents - Informing parents since 2012! |
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BAY-ARENAC GREAT START PARENT COLLABORATIVE |
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PRESCHOOL & CHILD CARE NEEDS |
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GREAT START TO QUALITY RESOURCE CENTER |
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"Most young children in Michigan are in licensed programs, for children ages 0-12, so it is important for these experiences to be the very best. Quality licensed programs, for children ages 0-12, help children learn, grow and develop."
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Nemcsa Early Head Start Bay County helps build the foundation for school readiness by supporting close, positive relationships with parents, caregivers, extended family, and community. They offer no-cost full-year services to children birth to three, pregnant women and their families.
For more information contact Jessica by phone (989)464-0172 or by email at EichmanJ@nemcsca.org.
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The KIDS CALENDAR includes local BUSINESSES offering for both in-person and virtual programming.
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HALLOWEEN - TRICK OR TREATING |
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2021 Family Halloween Guide
Includes:
- Trunk or Treat events in Bay, Isabella, Midland, and Saginaw County.
- Halloween Events
- Haunted House Directory
- Pumpkin & Apple Farm Directory
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OCTOBER - TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY: Online with the Bay County Library System |
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**The Bay County Library System is a participant in the STEM Passport. Attend events (in-person or virtual) and receive a $25 gift card courtesy of MiSTEM.
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OCTOBER 2 & 3: Standish Historical Depot Welcome Center, Standish |
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18th Annual Depot Days 2021
WHERE: Standish Historical Depot Welcome Center
WHEN: October 2 at 10 am - 5 pm & October 3 at 10 am - 4 pm
DESCRIPTION: Depot Days is a celebration of the Standish Historical Depot, which originally opened in 1889. The Building was made from the stones brought from area farmers. The Depot was restored in the early 2000's and is nearly original in its splendor. It is a living museum of the Standish area, Railroad history, and a military display.
Depot Days features Schmidt Amusements rides - train, swings, and the Merry-go-Round. Tickets sold onsite. Paul Mier will have Horse Drawn Wagon rides as a free event.
We will also feature several local vendors and a huge Silent Auction.
Food Wagons will be onsite as well.
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OCTOBER 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30: Bay City State Park, Bay City |
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OCTOBER 2: Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum, Saginaw |
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WHERE: Saginaw Valley State University, 7400 Bay Road, Saginaw, MI 48710
COST: Free
Drop in at the Museum from 1 to 4 pm to create your own Colorful Tube Sculpture like Regional Biennial artist Claudia Hershman! Participants will collage, draw, and paint patterns on a smaller scale cardboard tube and then create negative silhouettes of people or other things directly over the patterns using white paint! Take them home to display or share on social media (tag us at #MarshallFredericksMuseum). A fun and free activity for all ages!
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OCTOBER 6, 13, 20 & 27: Standish Library, Standish |
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OCTOBER 8 & 22: Bay City State Park, Bay City |
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OCTOBER 10: Monitor Township Fire Department, Bay City |
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OCTOBER 15: Online with the Bay County Library System |
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**The Bay County Library System is a participant in the STEM Passport. Attend events (in-person or virtual) and receive a $25 gift card courtesy of MiSTEM.
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OCTOBER 16: Doc Letchfield Park, Pinconning |
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OCTOBER 16: City Park, Au Gres |
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OCTOBER 16: River Front City Campground, Augres |
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OCTOBER 21: River's Edge Learning Tree, Bay City |
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OCTOBER 23: Boys and Girls Club, Bay City |
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OCTOBER 23: Monitor Township Park, Bay City |
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WHERE: 4585 3 Mile Rd, Bay City
WHEN: October 23 at 4 pm
COST: FREE
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OCTOBER 29: Paramount, Bay City |
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OCTOBER 31: Downtown, Bay City |
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WHERE: Downtown Bay City
WHEN: October 30 at 11:30 am - 2 pm
DESCRIPTION: Trick or treat at some of your favorite businesses Downtown in your festive fall gear or your costume if you wish! There will also be the annual scarecrow contest, make sure to remember your favorite and then vote on the Downtown Bay City's Facebook for the winner!
Starting at 2:00 PM head down to Wenonah Park for the costume parade and get your picture taken in a festive fall scene!
COST: FREE
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OCTOBER 31: Uptown, Bay City |
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You are your child's lifelong teacher.
"Talking is Teaching: Talk, Read, Sing" is a public awareness and action campaign that helps parents recognize their power to boost their children’s early brain and vocabulary development through simple, everyday actions ... "
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PARENTING CLASSES & SUPPORT GROUPS |
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BAY COUNTY PREVENTION NETWORK |
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This event is FREE for all.
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
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LITTLE FREE LIBRARY - BAY & ARENAC COUNTIES |
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DOW BAY AREA FAMILY YMCA - FOOD PROGRAM |
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BAY COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT |
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The Bay County Health Department (BCHD) is hosting many vaccine clinics. Appointments are available and walk-ups/drop-ins are welcome during every clinic listed below.
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DIAPER NEEDS - Bay & Arenac County |
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Bay-Arenac Diaper Alliance
No ID or proof of income needed, only that you ask for help when there is a genuine need, not to stock up or sell the diapers you've received.
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United Way
909 Washington Ave
Bay City, MI 48708
989-893-7508
Tuesday 10-1pm
Thursday 1-4pm
Call upon arrival and diapers will be brought to the front door
State Street Academy
1110 State St.
Bay City, MI 48706
989-684-6484
Monday-Friday 8:00 am-3:30 pm (excluding holiday breaks and snow days)
McLaren Bay Region Emergency Room - Security Desk
**Due to health concerns, please use as a last resort**
1900 Columbus Ave.
Bay City, MI 48708
Area Baby Closet
Pinconning United Methodist Church
314 Whyte St.
Pinconning, MI 48650
(989) 879-3271
Hours of Operation
1st and 3rd Tuesday of the Month
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
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Beacon of Light United Methodist Church
201 S. Forest St.
Standish, MI 48658
(586) 846-6277
Hours of Operation
Mondays 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
The Closet Exchange
263 South Main Street Au Gres, MI 48703
(Located in Pioneer Village, behind H&H Bakery & Restaurant)
Thursday, Friday and Saturday 9:00 am-1:00 pm
The Well Outreach
4215 Airpark Drive
Standish MI 48658
989-941-6637
Thursdays 4:00 pm-6:00 pm
Omer Little Eagles Nest Library
201 E Center St
Omer MI 48749
989-653-2230
Tuesday 5:00 pm-7:00 pm
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DO YOU NEED HELP PAYING YOUR BILLS? |
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Consumers Energy
Visit the Consumer Energy website to learn about how they can assist you with paying your energy bill.
Learn about:
- Consumers Affordable Resource for Energy (CARE)
- Public Assistance Programs
- Payment Plans
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Join GREAT START DADS by texting @greatstar to 81010 |
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Stay CONNECTED by texting @F93AKK to 81010 |
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