August's Family Fun Guide
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Created by Great Lakes Bay Parents - Informing parents since 2012! |
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Watch our Facebook page for more details!
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REGISTER FOR FALL PRESCHOOL |
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The KIDS CALENDAR includes local BUSINESSES offering for both in-person and virtual programming.
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Spray Parks & Pools
Stay cool by visiting a local spray park or pool.
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Delta College Public Media:
The Michigan Learning Channel – A New Outlook on Supplemental Learning
The Michigan Learning Channel (MLC) is a statewide public television partnership offering instructional content to support the education of students and to provide alternative resources for families and teachers year-round. Designed to enrich school learning, the instructional content is aligned with Michigan’s educational standards and follows widely accepted sequences for mastering skills throughout the school year.
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AUGUST 3: Uptown, Bay City |
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NATIONAL NIGHT OUT
WHERE: Uptown Bay City, 9 E. Main St.
WHEN: August 3 at 5-8 PM
COST: FREE
WHAT: Fun and games for all ages. Visit information vendors.
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AUGUST 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31: Sage Branch Library, Bay City |
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STORY & SONGS IN THE PARK
WHERE: Sage Branch Library, 100 E. Midland St., Bay City
WHEN: August 3, 10, 17, 24, and 31 at 10 AM
COST: FREE
WHAT: Story time in Pershing park (next to Sage Library) weather permitting. Register for a reminder, or drop in.
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AUGUST 3, 10, 17 & 24: Online |
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AUGUST 4 & 5: Augres, Omer, Standish |
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AUGUST 7 & 8: Bay City State Park, Bay City |
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SAGINAW BAY WATERFOWL FESTIVAL
WHERE: Bay City State Park, 3582 State Park Dr., Bay City
WHEN: August 7 & 8 at 9 AM - 5 PM
COST: FREE
WHAT: Featuring Duck Calling Competitions, Kids activities and clinics, Vendor Expo, Food Trucks and More!
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AUGUST 8: Wenonah Park, Bay City |
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AUGUST 9 - 13: Online Event |
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CAN Council's DUCKY DERBY & FAMILY FUN FEST
WHEN: August 9 -13
WHAT: Celebrate summer and the children in our community while raising critical funds for CAN Council's CAPE (Child Abuse Prevention Education) programming.
Daily activities and resources:
- Fun family activities
- Ducky Derby rubber duck race:
(1:00 p.m. Friday, August 13, via Facebook Live)
Take part in the duck race by adopting a duck for just $5, for a chance to waddle away with prizes, including a $1,000 cash award!
- Purchase a duck for the race here: www.cancouncil.org/ducky-derby
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Rubber duck coloring page & giveaway: https://bit.ly/3cxawLh
- Child abuse prevention education resources presented by community partners
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AUGUST 14: Downtown Bay City, Bay City |
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AUGUST 21: Standish Historical Depot |
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AUGUST 24: City of Omer Pavillon, Omer |
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AUGUST - Bay City State Park, Bay City |
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WHERE: 3582 State Park Dr. Bay City
COST: Free
PROGRAMS:
Fishing @ The Docks
Tuesdays at 4:30-7pm & Saturdays at 10 am - 12:30pm
Staff will be available to share tips and tricks for fishing at the dock by the Visitor Center on Saturdays.
Participation at dock activities does require preregistration, but poles for loan that day will be available to use around other parts of the park. Casting tips, lure kits, prizes & more!
A park permit for parking and Fishing license for 17+ rules do apply.
Archery in the Park
Fridays & Saturday at 4:30 - 6pm
Join our staff for a free archery experience on our range near the Visitor Center. Learn the traditional outdoor skill of archery through fun, safe instruction.
Equipment provided.
Creature Encounter
Sunday at 10 - 11am
Visit staff at the Saginaw Bay Visitor Center and meet some live creatures.
Marsh Walk
Thursdays at 9 am & 10:30 am
Join staff on a walk through the Tobico Marsh and discover the wide variety of wildlife that can be found. Frogs, birds, flowers, and more!
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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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BAY CITY - WASHINGTON LANES |
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KIDS BOWL FREE
WHERE: 1205 Washington Ave
Bay City, MI, 48708-5785
(989) 893-1000
WHEN: All summer long
This program is designed by bowling centers to give back to the community and provide a safe, secure, and fun way for kids to spend time this summer.
Children whose age does not exceed a limit by a participating bowling center are eligible to register for 2 free games each day of the Kids Bowl Free program, all summer long, courtesy of the participating bowling centers along with the schools and organizations.
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SPLASH PADS - Augres & Bay City |
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Playscape and Splash Pad - Augres
Located - Au Gres Riverside Park is located on the Au Gres River at the US-23 Bridge in downtown Au Gres.
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Splash Pad - Bay City
Located at the Bay City State Park,
3582 State Park Dr Bay City
Open daily 10am - 8pm
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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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STANDISH - ARENAC COUNTY COMMUNITY BABY SHOWER |
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ESSEXVILLE - FOOD DISTRIBUTION |
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BAY CITY PUBLIC SCHOOL - FOOD PROGRAM |
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DOW BAY AREA FAMILY YMCA - FOOD PROGRAM |
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Meet Up and Eat Up
Michigan Department of Education’s Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) site locator. The SFSP was created to ensure that children in lower-income areas could continue to receive nutritious meals during long school vacations, when they do not have access to the National School Lunch or School Breakfast Programs. Use the SFSP site locator to find a SFSP site near you.
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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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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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"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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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
*by appointment only
State Street Academy
1110 State St.
Bay City, MI 48706
989-684-6484
McLaren Bay Region Emergency Room - Security Desk
**Due to health concerns, please use as a last resort**
1900 Columbus Ave.
Bay City, MI 48708
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Area Baby Closet
Pinconning United Methodist Church
314 Whyte St.
Pinconning, MI 48650
(989) 879-3271
Beacon of Light United Methodist Church
201 S. Forest St.
Standish, MI 48658
(586) 846-6277
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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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