December's Family Fun Guide
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Created by Great Lakes Bay Parents - Informing parents since 2012! |
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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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The KIDS CALENDAR includes local BUSINESSES offering for both in-person and virtual programming.
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2021 FAMILY HOLIDAY GUIDE |
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2021 Family Holiday Guide
Includes:
- Holiday events in Bay, Isabella, Midland, and Saginaw County.
- Santa Houses
- Christmas Tree Farm Directory
- Light Show
- Shopping Locally
- Holiday STEM Guide
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Santa’s Shopping Locally for STEM Holiday Gifts – 2021
Unique Gift Shops (in-person & online)
with STEM kits
Membership
Gift Certificates
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Bridgeport Public Library,
Bridgeport
Tuesdays at
10:30 am
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Butman-Fish Library, Saginaw
Fridays at
10:30 am
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Rauchholz Memorial Library, Hemlock
Mondays at
10:30 am
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River Rapids Library, Chesaning
Tuesdays at 10:30 am
Thursdays at 6 pm
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Zauel Library, Saginaw
Saturdays at
10:30 am
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Frankenmuth Wickson District Library
Tuesday & Thursdays at
10 am
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DECEMBER: Tittabawasse Park, Freeland
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Freeland Lights
WHERE: Tittabawassee Township Park, 9200 Midland Rd., Freeland
WHEN: Dec 1st 2021- Saturday January 1st, 2022 at 5:30 – 10:20 pm
Looking for some Christmas spirit?? Come take in a free show at the Tittabawassee Township Park! From the warmth of your vehicle, watch as the “Christmas display comes to life thru Music & Lights.”
* Approximately, every 15 minutes the series of songs or ‘show’ will restart. * Each show lasts ~12 minutes, with a 3 minute break between shows. (Approximate show times: 5:30, 5:45, 6:15, 6:30 etc.).
* Tune your Radio to 93.9 FM and watch the lights dance to the music.
* Show is computer driven, running EVERY DAY – regardless of the weather
COST: FREE
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DECEMBER 2 & 16: Castle Museum, Saginaw
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DECEMBER 3: Imerman Memorial Park, Saginaw
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DECEMBER 4: Marshall M. Frederick Sculpture Museum, Saginaw
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WHERE: Saginaw Valley State University, 7400 Bay Road, Saginaw
WHEN: Saturday, December 4, 2021 1-3 PM
COST: Free
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DECEMBER 4: Saginaw Township Soccer Association Complex, Saginaw
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DECEMBER 7 & 16: Online - Bronner's CHRISTmas Wonderland, Frankenmuth
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St. Nicholas to Santa Claus Event
Tuesday, December 7, at 7 p.m.; and Thursday, December 16, at 7 p.m.
Bronner’s is sad to announce we will not be hosting Santa visits in 2021. However, we invite you to join us online for plenty of Christmas cheer at https://www.facebook.com/bronnerschristmas f or Facebook Live Videos with Santa & Friends.
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DECEMBER 9 & 23: Online - Public Libraries of Saginaw
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Mother Goose Rock and Rhyme Puppet Shows
WHEN: December 9 & 23, all day
COST: Free
Puppets take traditional fairy tales and bring them to life, define, them, or just make them funny in a performance format. Visit the Public Libraries of Saginaw Facebook page for new puppet shows posted on Thursdays!
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DECEMBER 11: Marshall M. Frederick Sculpture Museum, Saginaw
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Beyond the Book: Children’s Story Time & Art Activity!
WHERE: 7400 Bay Rd., Saginaw
WHEN: Saturday, December 11 at 1 - 2:30pm
COST: FREE
Children are invited to gather for a book reading and art activity with Bay City teacher, Brandy Wilk! Each child will receive a free copy of the selected book.
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DECEMBER 12 - 31: Roberts Park, Saginaw
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The Roenicke Light Show 2021
WHERE: 455 S. Miller Rd., Saginaw
WHEN: December 12 - 31 at 5:30 - 10 pm
COST: Free
Load up the car with your favorite people and come see Christmas lights choreographed to music!
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DECEMBER 18: Marshall M. Frederick Sculpture Museum, Saginaw
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WHERE: Saginaw Valley State University, 7400 Bay Road, Saginaw,
WHEN: Saturday, December 18, 2021 1:00 – 4:00 PM
COST: Free
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DECEMBER 18: SVRC Marketplace, Saginaw
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Magical Day
WHERE: 203 S. Washington Ave., Saginaw
WHEN: December 18, 12 - 5 pm
COST: Free
Join us for our Magical Day with Santa and Mrs. Claus, Princesses, LIVE entertainment and MORE! Fun for the whole family and no matter your age you will leave feeling some magic!
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DECEMBER 18: Online - MSU Extention
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DECEMBER 30: Mid-Michigan Children's Museum, Saginaw |
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PARENTING EVENTS & RESOURCES |
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MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES |
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YMCA OF SAGINAW - SUPPERS FOR KIDS |
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AGES & STAGES QUESTIONNAIRES
You've been invited to participate in the Ages & Stages Questionnaires, Third Edition (ASQ-3), to help you keep track of your child's development. The questionnaire may be provided every 2-, 4- or 6- month period. You will be asked to answer questions about some things your child can and cannot do. The questionnaire includes questions about your child's communication, gross motor, fine motor, problem solving, and personal social skills.
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SAGINAW COMMUNITY CARE HUB |
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HOME VISITING - A HEALTHY START FOR KIDS ... AND FAMILIES.
Being a parent doesn’t come with instructions. But Home Visiting services might be the next best thing. Home Visiting programs are available to expectant mothers and families with children from birth to age five. During scheduled home visits, we’ll answer your questions and share topics based on your family’s needs, such as:
- A healthy pregnancy
- Positive parenting
- Health and nutrition
- Child growth and development
- Healthy moms and babies
- School readiness
- And more
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FREE BOOKS FOR KIDS AGES 0-5 YEARS OLD
The Imagination Library program is available to children throughout Saginaw County between the ages of Birth-5 and provides the opportunity for children to receive FREE, age appropriate books mailed directly to their homes. After the child is signed up for the program, they will receive one book, per month, until their fifth birthday.
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The Great Start to Quality Easter Resource Center offers materials and resources for parents, center based programs, school teachers and others to check out at no cost. The lending library offers age-appropriate, hands-on learning materials for children birth to five. It's the same concept as checking out a book from your local library. Fill out a request online or stop in to see what we have.
Check out locations in Saginaw County are at:
- Saginaw Intermediate School District, 3933 Barnard Road, Saginaw
- St. Charles Elementary School, 801 West Walnut Street, St. Charles
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The Diaper Alliance
The Diaper Alliance cannot give diapers directly to families, please contact one of the partner agencies.
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LifeClinic Community Resources 989.754.0091
4364 State Street
Saginaw, MI 48603
Saginaw County Business & Education Partnership SCBEP
989.399.0025
1213 S. Washington
Saginaw, MI 48601
CAN Council
989.752.7226
1311 N. Michigan Avenue
Saginaw, MI 48602
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Pregnancy Care Center
989.752.7664
916 Gratiot Avenue
Saginaw, MI 48602"
Teen Parent Services Youth Protection Council
989.792.6789
1226 N. Michigan Avenue
Saginaw, MI 48602
Great Lakes Bay Health Centers
989.759.6470
501 Lapeer Avenue
Saginaw, MI 48607
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RESOURCES TO HELP PAY UTILITY 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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