Community Calendars
Great Start recognizes the importance of community involvement and the value of opportunities for families to learn and grow together. We have created these community calendars as a way to share timely community events with you. If you know of any events please take time to add them to our community calendar or forward the information to gsevents@dsisd.net. Please encourage the agencies and organizations that you partner with to do so as well so we can have a comprehensive one stop shop for early childhood information in our communities.
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Tips to Get You Through the Holidays (MSU Ex. Series)
December 5 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Registration Deadline: November 20, 2024 - 12:00AM
This series will help you prepare for the busyness of the upcoming holiday season. We will cover topics such as mindful eating, budgeting, activities for kids, and homemade preserved gifts. These sessions are open to anyone who wants to take time out of their day to help prepare for the holidays. A different topic will be covered during each virtual session. You only have to register once, and you choose which sessions you want to attend. The sessions will not be recorded.
Mindfully Eating Treats and Such
Oct. 31, 2024
12 PM - 1 PM
The holiday season comes with preparing and eating some of our favorite traditional dishes and yummy desserts and treats. It can also bring up negative emotions like guilt, shame, and regret as we make decisions on what and how much to eat of these special foods. This workshop will give you some tools you can use to learn to eat mindfully, whether you are eating an apple or apple pie. You will learn ways to ways to slow down and enjoy any food with a greater appreciation by paying attention to all your senses.
Nov. 7, 2024
12 PM - 1 PM
Creative Crafts for Kids
Nov. 14, 2024
12 PM - 1 PM
Preserving Foods for Gifts
Nov. 21, 2024
12 PM - 1 PM
Homemade gifts are very meaningful and can be budget-friendly. Learn how to make home-preserved food gifts safely and find the way to your loved one’s heart! Join us to get some ideas for popular home-preserved foods and learn more about how to safely home-can using safe, research-based recipes. Following recommended practices will help ensure that you won’t give a foodborne illness along with your gift.
This series will be available over Zoom. Instructions on Zoom software and setup will be sent in the confirmation email and a reminder email before each session.
Cost: FREE
