August's Family Fun Guide
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Created by Great Lakes Bay Parents - Informing parents since 2012! |
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Saginaw County Preschool with Saginaw ISD
Saginaw County Preschool with Saginaw ISD is a collaboration of school districts and community-based providers who offer State (GSRP) and Federally (Head Start) funded preschool services for qualifying families.
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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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JULY 31: SVRC Marketplace, Saginaw |
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WHERE: 203 S. Washington Ave, Saginaw
WHEN: July 31 at 12 - 3 PM
COST: Free
Come one, come ALL to a day full of fun! Join us in supporting our small businesses! We are so excited to be welcoming Mackinaw Pony Company providing us with pony rides, a LIVE petting zoo and fun! Face painting, balloon art, 'touch a truck' and LIVE music FUN for all!
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JULY 31: Heritage Park, Frankenmuth |
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AUGUST 1 - 31: Price Nature Center, Saginaw |
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AUGUST 3: Otto Roeser Park, Saginaw |
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WHERE: 1100 Van Buren, Saginaw
WHEN: August 3 at 10-11:30 AM
COST: Free
Can you build it? Yes you Can!!! This playdate theme gives children the opportunity to create with several different types of materials such as wood, foam, cardboard, oversized blocks and many other exciting options. Let your imagination be the limit at this hands on event!
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AUGUST 4: Deindorfer Woods, Saginaw
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WHERE: 1798 Weiss St Saginaw
WHEN: August 4 at 2 - 3:30 PM
COST: Free
"The Rhythm is Gonna Get You" will be a fun and exciting musical experience! Music on the Move participants will have the opportunity to play different rhythm instruments in a group setting. They will learn to keep a steady beat with drums & tambourines, shake maracas, strum a guitar, find their voice and dance with the music! Music on the Move will be presented by Music for Munchkins, Creator/Vocalist Michele Spitz.
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AUGUST 5: Imerman Memorial Park, Saginaw
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WHERE: 3495 Midland Rd Saginaw
WHEN: August 5 at 10 - 11:30 AM
COST: Free
Who doesn’t love to create fun? Come out and let your imagination go wild with create-and-take art projects. There may even be some games or shaving cream fun involved for those who aren’t afraid to get their hands messy.
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AUGUST 10: Otto Roeser Park, Saginaw
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WHERE: 1100 Van Buren, Saginaw
WHEN: August 10 at 10-11:30 AM
COST: Free
Everything is larger then life during Supersize Fun. Come out and play with oversized balls, games and blocks. The fun and excitement will put a supersized smile on event participants faces!
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AUGUST 10: Price Nature Center, Saginaw |
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WHERE: 6685 Sheridan Rd Saginaw
WHEN: August 10 at 2 - 3:30 PM
COST: Free
Check out our new Playdate offering that will take place in our beautiful, rustic county parks. This nature based program will include around a mile hike on the wooded trails, educational components such as tree & bird identification, searching for items in nature & a nature based craft. Please wear hiking or tennis shoes & lots of BUG SPRAY. Meet at the pavilion.
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AUGUST 11: Farmer's Market, Frankenmuth |
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AUGUST 11: Show Boat Park, Chesaning |
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WHERE: 100 S Saginaw St Chesaning
WHEN: August 11 at 10 - 11:30 AM
COST: Free
Join us for a fast paced, high energy sport played in our inflatable octagonal Gaga ball pit. The more players the more FUN! Other games and activities will be offered for your enjoyment. Bring your friends and let’s go GAGA for Games!
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AUGUST 11 - Farmer's Market, Frankenmuth |
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AUGUST 12: William H. Haithco Recreation Area, Saginaw
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WHERE: 2121 Schust Rd, Saginaw
WHEN: August 12 at 10-11:30 AM
COST: Free
Everything is larger then life during Supersize Fun. Come out and play with oversized balls, games and blocks. The fun and excitement will put a supersized smile on event participants faces!
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AUGUST 12: Castle Museum, Saginaw |
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PRESCHOOL STORYTIME
WHERE: 500 Federal Avenue, Saginaw
WHEN: August 12 & 26 at 10:30 AM
COST: Free
We will be hosting a free preschool storytime bi-weekly starting with August 12 & August 26 both at 10:30 AM. This will be for kids ages 3-5 in our garden area & they can even take a fun summer activity home!
Limited to 10 kids plus their parents and RSVP is a must!
Please RSVP to our Education Coordinator, Kristi Furtaw, at the front desk or call 989-752-2861 ext. 311, or email [email protected].
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AUGUST 12: Fordney Park, Saginaw
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WHERE: 1118 - 1300 Chestnut, Saginaw
WHEN: August 12 at 2 - 3:30 PM
COST: Free
Who doesn’t love to create fun? Come out and let your imagination go wild with create-and-take art projects. There may even be some games or shaving cream fun involved for those who aren’t afraid to get their hands messy.
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AUGUST 13: Ace Hardware, Chesaning |
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MOVIES ON BROAD
WHERE: 207 W. Broad St. Chesaning
WHEN: August 13 at 8 PM
COST: Free
Join us for our 3rd movie events. We will be showing Antz at ACE Hardware parking lot. The movie starts at dusk and a limited concession stand will be available to purchase popcorn and snacks. Social distancing will be encourage.
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REGISTER FOR THE DIY KIDS WORKSHOP
WHERE: 2258 Tittabawasee Rd, Saginaw
WHEN: August 14
COST: Free
Bring your child to Lowe's and they can build their feathered friends the perfect home!
Reserved kits can be picked up in-store at our customer service desk on September, September 11th or Sunday, September 12th. If your kit is not picked up by 8 p.m. on Sunday, September 12th, it may be given to a non-registered customer.
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AUGUST 14: Saginaw Art Museum, Saginaw |
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SECOND SATURDAYS
WHERE: 1126 N Michigan Ave, Saginaw
WHEN: August 14 at 12 - 5 PM
COST: Free
Enjoy free admission to the museum the second Saturday of the month now through August! Make a plan to visit our collection, the gardens, and exhibitions.
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AUGUST 17: Otto Roeser Park, Saginaw
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WHERE: 1100 Van Buren, Saginaw
WHEN: August 17 at 10 - 11:30 AM
COST: Free
Who doesn’t love to create fun? Come out and let your imagination go wild with create-and-take art projects. There may even be some games or shaving cream fun involved for those who aren’t afraid to get their hands messy.
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AUGUST 18: Bliss Park, Saginaw
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WHERE: 1404-1498 N Harrison St, Saginaw
WHEN: August 18 at 10 - 11:30 AM
COST: Free
Join Miss Maureen and Miss Beth from the Public Libraries of Saginaw for a hilarious puppet show that will engage the whole family! Presented in collaboration with the libraries’ “Tails and Tales” Summer Reading Program & the summer StoryWalk series.
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AUGUST 19: Imerman Memorial Park, Saginaw
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WHERE: 3495 Midland Rd Saginaw
WHEN: August 19 at 10 - 11:30 AM
COST: Free
"The Rhythm is Gonna Get You" will be a fun and exciting musical experience! Music on the Move participants will have the opportunity to play different rhythm instruments in a group setting. They will learn to keep a steady beat with drums & tambourines, shake maracas, strum a guitar, find their voice and dance with the music! Music on the Move will be presented by Music for Munchkins, Creator/Vocalist Michele Spitz.
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AUGUST 19: William H. Haithco Recreation Area, Saginaw
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AUGUST 21: Frankenmuth River Place Shops, Frankenmuth
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ROCK N ROLL K9S PERFORMANCE
WHERE: 925 S Main St Frankenmuth,
WHEN: August 21 & 22 at 11:30 AM - 5:30 PM
COST: Free
The Rock N Roll K9s are bringing their high-energy and engaging performances to Frankenmuth River Place Shops! Daily shows are at 11:30 AM, 2 PM and 4:30 PM on the east side of the shopping complex near the Cass River Bar and Grill. Watch these dogs perform amazing tricks, dances and competitions with a lively music soundtrack and lots of laughs! These performances are free to the public.
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AUGUST: Stardust Lanes, Saginaw |
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KIDS BOWL FREE
WHERE: 3750 Bay Road, Saginaw , MI, 48603
(989) 793-6300
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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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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Are you overwhelmed with anxiety and stress? Help is available by texting BELONG to 741741.
Crisis Text Line offers free, confidential, and 24/7 crisis counseling that anyone can reach with just a text. They have trained crisis counselors to take on hard conversations about anxiety, stress, abuse, and more.
If you’re struggling, text BELONG to 741741.
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INTERNET CONNECTION NEEDS |
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Enrollment for the Emergency Broadband Benefit is now open. The temporary benefit provides a discount of up to $50 per month toward broadband service for eligible consumers who are struggling to stay connected during the pandemic.
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Great Start to Quality helps families find the best early learning settings for their children and helps educators improve the care they give to children.
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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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