~Informing parents & inspiring families in the Great Lakes Bay since 2012~ |
|
HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY….OR IS IT?
Children's Grief Center of the Great Lakes Bay Region
"I was standing at the post office the other day, innocently browsing the Hallmark cards. I saw the cutest Mother’s Day Card and had to buy it. It had Snoopy on it and my mom loved Peanuts. My mom Helen, died in September 1998, her 70th birthday was in October."
|
|
HOW MID-MICHIGAN CHILDREN'S MUSEUM THRIVED DURING A PANDEMIC
STEM Pipeline
The Museum has a brand-new gallery and updated exhibits in some of our visitor’s favorite places! Our newest gallery, Tinker Track, features a speedway obstacle course racetrack with pieces to build your own vehicle. Aunt Sugar’s Farm/ Uncle Pickle’s Barn has a hand-painted mural with more updates to come soon.
|
|
FARMERS MARKET
Shop locally and support our region's farmers at a Farmer's Market near you.
|
|
SUMMER CAMPS
Time to plan summer break! Register your child in a SUMMER CAMP. Search directory by county or camp theme. Listings are for camps located in Bay, Isabella, Midland, and Saginaw County.
|
|
ALWAYS KNOW WHAT IS HAPPENING
in Bay, Isabella, Midland and Saginaw County.
Calendar Includes:
- Open fun places
- Online & live events
- Story Times
- Spring Events
***Please check out the BAY COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENTS guidelines for slowing the spread of COVID-19 and staying safe outside your home.
|
|
SATURDAY & SUNDAYS - Grandpa Tiny's Farm, Frankenmuth |
|
Grandpa Tiny's Farm Open for the Season
7775 Weiss St Frankenmuth
Open April & May on Saturday and Sunday 10am - 5pm.
Admission is $5 per person, aged 2 and up.
|
|
THURSDAYS - The Castle Museum, Saginaw |
|
May 6 & 20 @10:30am
June 3 & 17 @10:30am
July 8 & 22 @10:30am
August 12 & 26 10:30am
RSVP: call (989)752-2861 ext. 311
|
|
MAY EVENTS - Mt. Pleasant Discovery Museum |
|
**The Mt. Pleasant Discovery Museum is a participant in the STEM Passport. Visit and attend (virtual or in-person) events and receive a $25 gift card courtesy of MiSTEM.
|
|
TUESDAY, MAY 11 - Three River Corporations, Midland |
|
WEDNESDAY, MAY 12 - Art Reach of Mid-Michigan, Mt. Pleasant |
|
|
|
Students of all ages will enjoy this guided, step-by-step painting class. Students will take home a finished acrylic painting on 8x10 canvas. All supplies will be provided! Ages 6 & up.
Cost: $20
|
|
FRIDAY, MAY 14 - Chippewa Nature Center, Midland |
|
WEE STROLL
This program is designed for parents to take a guided walk with their child, learn about the outdoors and learn ways to introduce children to the natural world around them. Program will take place outdoors and will be cancelled in the case of inclement weather. Pre-registration required.
FREE | Ages: 6 mos-2 yrs w/adult
|
|
|
|
**The Chippewa Nature Center is a participant in the STEM Passport. Visit and attend (virtual or in-person) events and receive a $25 gift card courtesy of MiSTEM.
|
|
THURSDAY, MAY 20 - Chippewa Nature Center, Midland |
|
**The Chippewa Nature Center is a participant in the STEM Passport. Visit and attend (virtual or in-person) events and receive a $25 gift card courtesy of MiSTEM.
|
|
MAY 20 - SEPTEMBER 4 - Midland Center for the Arts, Midland |
|
FREE Exhibit - FROM THE INSIDE OUT
Explore the microscopic world of viruses, bacteria, and other microbes that can make us sick and how we can combat these with various healthy living choices. The exhibit includes Science Behind the News: Viruses and Science Behind the News: Vaccines in both English and Spanish from the New York Hall of Science. Visitors can join us in the lower level of the Center in the modified Spark!Lab for limited contact activities for all ages, experience our GERM Shooting range, try your hand at our giant Operation Game, learn about healthy habits and actions we can take to live a healthy lifestyle and much more.
|
|
**The Midland Center for the Arts is a participant in the STEM Passport. Visit and attend (virtual or in-person) events and receive a $25 gift card courtesy of MiSTEM.
|
|
SATURDAY, MAY 22 - Dow Diamond, Midland |
|
|
|
Free drop-in baseball/softball skills competition. Youth will pitch to a strike zone, hit off a tee for distance and run for time. Boys and girls compete separately and use different balls.
Age Divisions: 7-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14 and age is determined as of July 17, 2021.
All participants must submit a signed registration/waiver form. No metal spikes allowed.
Youth will have the opportunity to advance to a regional and then a state competition held at Comerica Park in July!
|
|
SATURDAY, MAY 22 - Midland City Forest, Midland |
|
SATURDAY, MAY 22 - Midland Center for the Arts, Midland |
|
**The Midland Center for the Arts is a participant in the STEM Passport. Visit and attend (virtual or in-person) events and receive a $25 gift card courtesy of MiSTEM.
|
|
SUNDAY, MAY 23 - Janet Jopke Tennis Courts, Bay City |
|
SUNDAY, MAY 23 - State Theatre, Bay City |
|
WEDNESDAY, MAY 26 - Chippewa Nature Center, MIdland |
|
**The Chippewa Nature Center is a participant in the STEM Passport. Visit and attend (virtual or in-person) events and receive a $25 gift card courtesy of MiSTEM.
|
|
FRIDAY - MONDAY, MAY 28-31 - Frankenmuth River Place Shops |
|
SATURDAY - SUNDAY MAY 29-30 - Frankenmuth River Place Shops |
|
SATURDAY, MAY 29 - Sanford Historical Society |
|
|
|
VETERANS SALUTE 2021
The Fallen Veterans Tribute will take place on Saturday, May 29th at 1 p.m. on the Museum’s grounds. This event will be conducted by the Sanford American Legion Post 443.
|
|
MONDAY, MAY 31 - DOWNTOWN SAGINAW |
|
|
|
MEMORIAL DAY PARADE
Monday, May 31, 2021
Theme: Patriotic
Route: Along S. Washington from Federal to the Saginaw County Veterans Memorial Plaza at Hoyt Park.
For more information: (989) 753-9168 or visit the WEBSITE.
|
|
4-H PROGRAMS - SAGINAW COUNTY |
|
THE SAGINAW COUNTY 4-H NEWSLETTER
The newsletter list virtual programs and events that book kids and teenagers will love. Including: STEM, Wellness, and Leadership classes.
|
|
PARENT SUPPORT GROUP & CLASSES |
|
Stay Well - Family Support Group
May 10, 17, 24 & 31 at 4pm
Many MI parents are feeling overwhelmed by extra responsibilities and stress from COVID-19. Register for a virtual support group specifically for parents of children 18 and younger, hosted by our Stay Well counseling team. Find comfort talking to others who share similar feelings.
|
|
PRESCHOOL & DAYCARE RESOURCE |
|
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.
|
|
DO YOU NEED HELP PAYING YOUR BILLS? |
|
211 is here 24/7/365 days to connect you with help of all kinds, like housing support to financial assistance.
|
|
Great Lakes Bay Parents social media keeps you informed about all things family and child related occurring in the Great Lakes Bay Region. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
