Created by Great Lakes Bay Parents - Informing parents since 2012! |
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2022 Talking is Teaching Campaign Starts |
Let’s talk about NIGHT TIME! Head outside with your little one to look at the stars and the moon! Talk about the phases of the moon, or the patterns in the stars.
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Breastfeeding Can Be Challenging… How Can Mom’s Coach/Partner Help? |
Sometimes coaches/partners can feel a little helpless when it comes to breastfeeding since only mom can actually provide breastmilk for her infant. But the truth is, mom’s ability to successfully breastfeed is oftentimes directly related to the support she receives from her partner.
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Michigan Homeowner Assistance Fund |
Governor Whitmer Launches Program for Michigan Homeowners Experiencing Hardships
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ARENAC COUNTY - Northeast Michigan Community Service Agency |
NEMCSA brings together federal and state grant funds as well as dollars from local private and public sources. These resources are then directed into programs which aid the poor and otherwise disadvantaged throughout the age spectrum, from pre-schoolers to the elderly of northeast Michigan. The funds include targeted dollars aimed at very specific problems as well as dollars which are more flexible in nature.
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Great Start to Quality Resources Center helps parents find quality licensed programs, for children ages 0-12.
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Building the foundation for school readiness by supporting close, positive relationships with parents, caregivers, extended family, and community.
Questions: (989)464-0172 or EichmanJ@nemcsca.org.
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Guiding Principles for Highly Successful parenting:
Webinar Series
March 7 – April 4 at 7:30 - 9 PM
Online Extension Extras Parenting Hour:
Setting the Stage Promoting Social-Emotional Health in Young Children
March 8 at 8 - 9:30 PM
Screen Time For Young Children
March 15 at 8 - 9:30 pm
Understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences - Building Self-Healing Communities
March 22 at 8 - 9:30pm
Inquiring Minds Want to Know: Science for Children
March 29 at 8 - 9:30 pm
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Baby Class for BIG KIDS
March 1 at 7-7:30pm
Breastfeeding Class : Health
March 7 at 6-9pm
Childbirth Education Saturday Cram Session
March 12 at 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
Boot Camp for New Dads
March 24 at 6 - 9 pm
NEMSCA - ARENAC COUNTY
Rental Counseling
Financial Literacy Class
Homebuyer Education
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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.
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The 2022 STEM Passport Mobile App is Here! |
The Great Lakes Bay Region STEM Passport is a learning resource for 19 different hands-on, dynamic STEM organizations in the community. Now locating them is easy! The app is a great resource to access information about current STEM-based activities and events in the region.
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Standish: FREE – Storytime for Preschoolers @ Mary Johnston Memorial Library |
DATE: March 2, 9, & 16 at 11:15 am.
LOCATION: 114 N. Court St.. Standish
Join us at the Mary Johnston Memorial Library and explore new books, activities and crafts every week. Recommended for children 3-5 years old.
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DATE: March 2 & 16 at 4:30 pm.
LOCATION: 583 E. Cedar Street, Standish
Drop in for an evening of fun. Connect with other parents, and learn about upcoming events and local resources. Each family will receive a meal kit to make at home.
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Bay City: FREE – MotherBaby Cafe @ Bay City Town Center |
DATE: March 3, 10, 17 & 24 at 10 am - 12 pm
LOCATION: 4101 East Wilder Rd., Bay City
Join other mothers and their children for weekly themes, Question and Answers, and guest presenters. Meetings will be at the Bay City Town Center in the Community Room near Game Stop.
Prizes will be raffled.
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Online: FREE – Shamrock Bingo (Age 1-12) *RSVP @ Bay County Library System |
DATE: Monday, March 7, 2022
4:00pm – 4:30pm
LOCATION: Zoom
Join us on ZOOM for shamrock-themed bingo!
Supplies will be available at each branch for families to pick up no more than 2 weeks before the program. Please allow 2 business days for supplies to reach your branch after you register. Registration is required to receive the Zoom link.
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Online: FREE – Craft for Kids: Snails (age 5-12) *RSVP @ Bay County Library System |
DATE: March 9, 2022
4:15pm – 4:45pm
LOCATION: Zoom
Join some of our Children’s Librarians on Zoom to craft with us! We will be doing craft projects live on Zoom for children ages 5-12.
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Online: FREE – Young Scientists: Color Science Fun (age 2-5) *RSVP @ Bay County Library System |
DATE: March 11, 2022 at 11:00am – 11:30am
LOCATION: Zoom
Fun scientific exploration through craft guided by a librarian on Zoom.
Supplies will be provided and ready for pick up two weeks before the program. If registration is within the 2 week supplies pick up window, please allow two days for supplies to be sent to your requested library branch.
We request an adult supervise all children participating in the session in case they require assistance with the technology.
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Bay City: FREE – Muddy Mammal Mystery @ Bay City State Park |
DATE: March 12 at 12 – 3 pm
LOCATION: 3582 State Park Dr.
Bay City
As spring moves in, the ground softens, muddy clues start to appear of who is waking up and moving around the park!
Visit with us at the Saginaw Bay Visitor and discover the clues to solve the mystery mammals of the Tobico Marsh. Solve with clues & win some prizes.
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Bay City: FREE – Movie “Sandlot” @ State Theatre |
DATE: March 13 at 1 pm
LOCATION: 913 Washington Ave., Bay City
Scotty Smalls moves to a new neighborhood with his mom and stepdad, and wants to learn to play baseball. Rodriguez, the neighborhood baseball guru, takes Smalls under his wing – soon he becomes part of the local baseball buddies. They fall into adventures involving baseball, treehouse sleep-ins, the desirous lifeguard at the local pool, the snooty rival ball team, and the travelling fair. Beyond the fence at the back of the sandlot menaces a legendary ball-eating dog called The Beast, and the kids inevitably must deal with him.
1 hour 41 minutes
FREE WITH FOOD OR CASH DONATION
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Online: FREE – A is for Art: Foil Relief (age 2-5) *RSVP @ Bay County Library System |
DATE: Friday, March 18, 2022
10:30am – 11:00am
LOCATION: Zoom
Ages 2-5 are invited to attend. Use yarn and aluminum foil to create a sunk-relief masterpiece!
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Bay City: FREE – St Patrick’s Day Parade @ Downtown Bay City |
DATE: March 20 at 2 pm
LOCATION: Downtown Bay City, Center Ave.
Join us for the 67th St Patrick’s Day Parade in downtown Bay City, Michigan. The Scottville Clown Band is coming back. We will also have local high school bands, ~125 entries of floats, marchers, etc. The parade is a free event.
The parade starts at Center and Park Avenues and disbands at Center and Water Streets. Marching bands, pipe bands, and floats will march down the street led by the Parade Marshal.
This is an opportunity for family and friends to get together and enjoy a day together. Come and join us! Be sure to dress warmly!
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Bay City: FREE – Family Movie-Clifford the Big Red Dog @ Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library |
DATE: Saturday, March 26, 2022
10:30am – 12:00pm
LOCATION: 500 Center Ave., Bay City
oin us for movie and a snack. Registration is required.
This program will take place IN-PERSON at Wirt Library. Should health regulations change, in-person programs may switch to Zoom. You will be notified of any format change via the contact info you provide at registration. MASKS ARE HIGHLY ENCOURAGED AT ALL IN-PERSON EVENTS.
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Bay City: FREE – Clifford at the Library @ Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library |
DATE: Saturday, March 26, 2022
11:00am – 12:30pm
LOCATION: 500 Center Ave., Bay City
Calling all Clifford lovers! Visit stations with activities, crafts, and more as we show our love for everybody’s favorite Big Red Dog. Clifford himself might even make an appearance!
No registration needed.
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Bay City: FREE – Signs of Spring @ Bay City State Park |
DATE: March 26 at 12 - 3 pm
LOCATION: 3582 State Park Dr.
Bay City
Spring is here and the signs are all around! Discover how animals welcome the spring through live animal encounters, bird feeder project, and more! Learn about migration and the importance off the Tobico Marsh on a nature walk.
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Bay City: FREE – LEGO Brick Build-A-Long *RSVP @ Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library |
DATE: Tuesday, March 29, 2022
1:30pm – 3:00pm
LOCATION: 500 Center Ave., Bay City
Spring break fun at the library! View The Lego Movie on the big screen in the community room while using our bricks to construct a creation of your own. Movie snacks will be provided.
Registration is required for this event.
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Standish: FREE – Gordon the Magician @ AuGres Community Library |
DATE: March 30 at 1 pm
LOCATION: 230 N. Mackinaw., AuGres
Fun family event.
Questions: Call 989-739-9582
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Stay Connected to the Bay-Arenac Great Start Family Network |
- Always know about upcoming events
- Receive links directly to your phone for the Family Guide and the Talking is Teaching Newsletter
- Get tips and resources to aid in your parenting journey
Text @F93AKK to the number 81010.
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