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March 1 & 15 at 4:30 PM: Bay-Arenac Great Start Family Network @ Arenac Community Center, Standish
Learn more: FAMILY NETWORK
March 2, 9, 16 & 23 at 10 AM: Great Lakes Bay Mom Cafe @ Bay City Town Center, Bay City
Learn more: GREAT LAKES BAY MOM CAFE
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Let’s talk, read, and sing about BOOKS!
When you read with your child every day, you are helping to boost her early language and brain development. This will help to prepare your little one for success in school and in life.
SEE MORE TALKING IS TEACHING TIPS
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Bedtime Math App - FREE
Math activities to do with your 3 - 8 year old.
Learn more: BEDTIME MATH
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Imagination Library - FREE
Children ages 0-5 receive in the mail one book a month for their personal library.
Learn more: IMAGINATION LIBRARY
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Michigan Learning - FREE
Online programs and activities for your preschooler.
Learn more: MICHIGAN LEARNING
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Talking is Teaching - FREE
Activities, resources, and tips to help you talk, read, and sing with your 0-5 year old.
Learn more: TALKING IS TEACHING
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Volunteer Income Tax
United Way of Bay County
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Bay County Residents
The VITA tax program is taking appointments beginning Tuesday, January 24th providing FREE tax preparation services to qualified Bay County families. To schedule your appointment, dial 2-1-1.
To schedule your appointment online, visit http://taxes-bay.rfs.us/
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Arenac County Baby Pantry | |
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WHERE: 583 E Cedar Street, Standish
HOURS: Wednesdays 12 - 4 PM
Do you need clothes, baby food, wipes, diapers, toys, etc. for the kiddos? Visit the Arenac County Baby Pantry in Standish.
Everything is FREE!
Learn more about ARENAC COUNTY BABY PANTRY
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Child Care Providers Resources | |
Michigan Tri-Share
The MI Tri-Share Child Care Program (Tri-Share) is an innovative approach to increasing access to high quality, affordable child care for working families, with the cost of child care shared by an employer, the employee and the State of Michigan. The pilot also seeks to increase the labor market by allowing employers to offer a child care subsidy to help retain and attract talent.
Learn More: MICHIGAN TRI-SHARE
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Child Care Workforce Support Stipends
The Bay Area Community Foundation is funding a onboarding stipend for child care providers hired on or after 9/14/21 (scholarship to support the provider's costs to hire new staff)
Learn More: CHILD CARE WORKFORCE SUPPORT STIPENDS
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Caring for MI Future
Caring for MI Future is a statewide effort to help child care entrepreneurs open 1,000 new or expanded child care programs by the end of 2024. This initiative, led by the Michigan Departments of Education and Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (MDE & LARA) is focusing on what entrepreneurs need most to open and expand child care businesses—help finding and renovating space, startup funding, help recruiting staff, and support creating a business plan.
Learn More: CARING FOR MI FUTURE
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PARENTING CLASS & SUPPORT | |
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MCLAREN BAY REGION - BAY COUNTY |
Infant and Child CPR & First Aid - Family Class - March 8 at 6 - 9 PM
Boot Camp for New Dads
March 9 at 6 - 9 PM
Baby Class for BIG KIDS
March 28 at 6 - 7:30 PM
Learn More & Register: MCLAREN BAY REGION
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Rental Counseling
Financial Literacy Class
Homebuyer Education
Call 989-358-4653 or email gagnona@nemcsca.org for dates.
Learn More: NEMSCA
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Extension Extras Parenting Hour
WHEN: Tuesdays at 8 - 9:30 PM
March 7 - Importance of Outdoor Play
March 14 - Setting the Stage: Promoting Social-Emotional Health in Young Children
March 21 - Screen Time for Children
March 28 - RELAX: Alternatives to Anger for Parents and Caregivers
The Parent Talk System Webinar Series - March-April Webinar
March 2, 2023 - April 6, 2023 11:30am-1:00pm
Online Kinship Caregiver Workshops
March 8 at 7 PM - Introduction to Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES)
Guiding Principles for Highly Successful Parenting Webinar Series: March-April 2023
March 13, 2023 - April 10, 2023 8:00pm-9:30pm
Mindful Wednesday Lunch & Learn
March 15, 2023 at 12- 1 PM - Mindfully Feeding Infants & Toddlers
Mindful Monday
March 20, 2023 at 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM - Mindfully Feeding Infants & Toddlers
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STEM Passport
STEM Pipeline
You and your child can explore STEM Passport locations and events in the Great Lakes Bay Region (GLBR) by accessing our STEM calendar of events or our partner websites in the list below.
Arenac & Bay County STEM-Rich Organizations
- Arenac Community Center, Standish
- Bay City State Recreation Area, Bay City
- Bay County Library System
- The Historical Museum of Bay County, Bay City
- Delta College Planetarium
- Delta Kids / Michigan Learning Channel
Start Exploring: STEM PASSPORT
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Standish: FREE – Storytime for Preschoolers (age 3 – 5) @ Mary Johnston Memorial Library |
DATE: Wednesday at 11:15
LOCATION: 114 N. Court St., Standish
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Standish: FREE – Bay-Arenac Great Start Family Network @ Arenac Community Center |
DATE: 1st & 3rd Wednesday at 4:30 – 5:30 pm
LOCATION: 583 E. Cedar Street, Standish
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Location: Online
Dates: Wednesdays at 6 - 8 pM
Do your kids like to draw, paint, or sculpt? Would they enjoy having Mom or Dad (or both) join in? This interactive webinar series gives your family an opportunity to make art together while learning about identity, self-awareness, and expressing emotions. These lessons can help your child develop the ability to cope with the ups and downs of life.
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Bay City: FREE – Great Lakes Bay Mom Cafe & Playgroup @ Bay City Town Center |
DATE: Thursdays at 10 am – 12 pm
LOCATION: 4101 E. Wilder, Bay City
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Bay City: FREE – Celebrating National Reading Month @ Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library |
DATE: March 3, 10, 17, 224 & 31 at 9:45 AM
LOCATION: 500 Center Ave., Bay City
For families with young children.
March is Reading Month and we are celebrating with surprise readers every Friday morning at the Wirt Library. Drop in to catch a story presented by a local VIP!
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Bay City: FREE – Playdate (ages 0-4) @ Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library |
DATE: March 3 & 17 at 10:00am – 11:00am
LOCATION: 500 Center Ave., Bay City
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Bay City: FREE – Young Scientists (Age 2-5) *RSVP @ Sage Branch Library |
DATE: March 3 at 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
LOCATION: 100 E Midland St., Bay City
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Bay City: FREE – Kids Workshops @ Home Depot |
DATE: March 4 at 9 AM - 12 PM
LOCATION: 3860 State St.Bay City
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Bay City: FREE – MOVIE SUNDAY “SING 2 – 2021” @ State Theatre |
DATE: March 5 at 10:30 AM
LOCATION: 913 Washington Ave, Bay City
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Bay City: Bay Concert Band in Concert @ Bay City Central High School |
DATE: March 5 at 3 pm
LOCATION: 1624 Columbus Avenue, Bay City
Ticket Prices:
A ticket is good for any one performance during the season.
All tickets are $8.
Children 6th grade and younger are admitted FREE.
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Bay City: FREE – No School Day at the Museum @ Bay County Historical Society |
DATE: March 10 & 17 at 10 AM - 4 PM
LOCATION: 321 Washington Avenue, Bay City
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Pinconning: FREE – Toddler Time (age 0-4) *RSVP @ Pinconning Branch Library |
DATE: March 10 & 24 at 10 am
LOCATION: 400 S Kaiser St., Pinconning
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Auburn: FREE – Baby Playground (age 0-2) *RSVP @ Auburn Area Branch Library |
DATE: March 10 at 10:30 AM
LOCATION: 235 W Midland Rd, Auburn
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Bay City: FREE – Storytime @ Populace Coffee |
DATE: March13 at 9 AM
LOCATION: 810 Saginaw Street, Bay City
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Bay City: FREE – Pups & Pages (age 4-12) *RSVP @ Sage Branch Library |
DATE: March 15 at 5:30 PM
LOCATION: 100 E Midland St., Bay City
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Bay City: FREE – Playgroup at the Museum @ Bay County Historical Society |
DATE: March 16 at 1:30 PM
LOCATION: 321 Washington Avenue, Bay City
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Pinconning: FREE – Pups & Pages (age 4 – 12) *RSVP @ Pinconning Branch Library |
DATE: March 18 at 3 - 4 PM
LOCATION: 400 S Kaiser St., Pinconning
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Bay City: FREE – St. Patty’s Day Parade @ Downtown Bay City |
DATE: March 19 at 2 PM
LOCATION: Center Ave., Bay City
Bay City’s parade began in 1955 and has grown to an event that has become a celebration for the Irish and Irish at heart. The first St. Patrick’s Day Parade was on March 17, 1955 at 5:30 p.m. The parade started at Center Avenue and Monroe Street and disbanded at City Hall on Washington Avenue. Mr. Jim Noonan was the Parade Marshal and 10,000 people attended the parade. Sheila Tennant was the St. Patrick’s Day Queen riding the St. Patrick’s Day float that featured a “harp” theme.
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Bay City: FREE – Storytime @ O’MACARON |
DATE: March 21 at 10 AM
LOCATION: 906 Washington Ave, Bay City
Families with young children. Bring the littles downtown to storytime with the Wirt Library! We will meet at O’Macaron, on Washington Avenue, where you can enjoy a sweet treat and drink while we talk, read and sing about Baking!
No registration needed.
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Standish: FREE – Michigan Snakes Alive @ Mary Johnston Memorial Library |
DATE: March 21 at 4 PM
LOCATION: 114 N. Court St., Standish
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Auburn: FREE – Taco Tuesday (age 2-5) *RSVP @ Auburn Branch Library |
DATE: March 21 at 4 PM
LOCATION: 235 W Midland Rd, Auburn
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Auburn: FREE – Science Club Jr: Color Mixing (age 2-5) *RSVP @ Auburn Area Branch Library |
DATE: March 24 at 10:30 AM
LOCATION: 235 W Midland Rd, Auburn
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Bay City: FREE – Friday Fun (age 2-5) *RSVP @ Sage Branch Library |
DATE: March 24 at 11 AM
LOCATION: 100 E Midland St., Bay City
Join us at Sage Branch Library for an in-person program Friday Fun: Not a Box on Friday, March 24! The program is for children ages 2-5 + Adult. Get ready to sing, dance and creative play with cardboard boxes. We look forward to seeing you!
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Bay City: FREE – Drive-In Movie (ages 3-6) *RSVP @ Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library |
DATE: March 25 at 10:30 AM
LOCATION: 500 Center Ave., Bay City
Ages 3-6 with caregiver. Create your very own cardboard car while viewing the “drive-in” movie I’m Fast, based on the book by Kate McMullan. Movie snack is provided.
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Auburn: FREE – Pups & Pages (age 4-12) *RSVP @ Auburn Area Branch Library |
DATE: March 25 at 11 AM
LOCATION: 235 W Midland Rd, Auburn
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Bay City: FREE – Story Time @ The Historical Museum of Bay County |
DATE: March 27 at 9 AM
LOCATION: 321 Washington Avenue, Bay City
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Bay City: FREE – Preschool Storytime (age 2-5) *RSVP @ Sage Branch Library |
DATE: Monday, March 27, April 3, 10, 17, 24, May 1 & 8 at 10:00am – 10:45am
Tuesdays, March 28, April 4, 11, 18, 25, May 2 & 9
10:00am – 10:30am
LOCATION: 100 E Midland St., Bay City
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Bay City: FREE – Bake (Age 2-5) *RSVP @ Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library |
DATE: March 27 at 10:30 AM
LOCATION: 500 Center Ave., Bay City
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Bay City: FREE – Baby Storytime (ages 0-2) *RSVP @ Sage Branch Library |
DATE: March 28, April 4, 11, 18, 25, May 2 & 9
11:00am – 11:30am
LOCATION: 100 E Midland St., Bay City
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Auburn: FREE – Preschool Storytime (age 2-5) *RSVP @ Auburn Area Branch Library |
DATE: March 29, April 5, 12, 19, 26 & May 3 & 10 at 10:15 – 10:45 AM
March 30, April 6, 13, 20, 27, May 4 & 11 at 11:15am – 11:45am
LOCATION: 235 W Midland Rd, Auburn
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Bay City: FREE – Preschool Storytime (age 2 – 5) *RSVP @ Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library |
DATE: March 29, April 5, 12, 19, 26, May 3 & 10
LOCATION: 500 Center Ave., Bay City
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Pinconning: FREE – Family Storytime (age 0-6) *RSVP @ Pinconning Branch Library |
DATE: March 29, April 5, 12, 19, 26, May 3 & 10 at 6 – 6:30 PM
LOCATION: 400 S Kaiser St., Pinconning
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Bay City: FREE – Family Storytime (age 0-8) *RSVP @ Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library |
DATE: March 29, April 5, 12, 19, 26, May 3 & 10
6:30pm – 7:00pm
LOCATION: 500 Center Ave., Bay City
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Auburn: FREE – Baby Storytime (age 0 – 2) *RSVP @ Auburn Area Branch Library |
DATE: March 30, April 6, 13, 20, 27, May 4 & 11 at 10:15am – 10:45am
LOCATION: 235 W Midland Rd, Auburn
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Bay City: FREE – Baby Storytime (ages 0-2) *RSVP @ Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library |
DATE: March 30, April 6, 13, 20, 27, May 4 & 11 at 10:30 – 11 AM
LOCATION: 500 Center Ave., Bay City
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Bay City: FREE – Unicorn Mindfulness Movement Yoga Storytime (ages 2-4) *RSVP @ Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library |
DATE: Friday, March 31, 2023
10:15am – 10:45am
LOCATION: 500 Center Ave., Bay City
Join us at the library for mindfulness and movement – Unicorn yoga storytime. Ages 2-4 with caregiver. Mats will be provided, please dress comfortably.
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Visit Great Lakes Bay Parents' KIDS DAILY CALENDAR for a full listing of story times, family/ kid events, and new places to discover in the Great Lakes Bay Region. | | | | |