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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Calling all Homeschoolers to register now through Feb. 25th!All K-12 artists are invited to submit their work. Please contact Christine Worley at 708-341-2782 for more details and/or to sign up! (Teachers are to drop of project off by Feb. 25th is the last day to drop off and requires a call sign up.)
Various dates and time. Please check website for availability. Mar11 Online Extension Extras Parenting Hour: Talking With Kids About Race March 11, 2025 8:00PM – 9:30PM Online; 8-9:30pm ET Extension Extras Parenting Hour is a free online series of parenting workshops that provides guidance for parents of young children as they navigate the challenges, joys, […]
Registration is open now for the 2024-2025 School Year.
The attached is an an example of some of the classes available. Please check the website to register and review the rules:Â
Bus provided for SJPII, Central and Blesch in Menominee (bus garage in Menominee 906.863.9951) and from Marinette Primary and Intermediate Schools to the YMCA (Westlund 715.732.0238). Experience enrichment programs like art, STEM, swimming, Campfire Monday's, OUTDOOR activities, homework help or reading. Weekly fees: Members $25, General Public $50 Registration fee: $25 Enter family discount promo […]
On-line registration OPEN now through April 26th for games in April & May.
Playgroup that will meet on Thursday mornings at the Rapid River park and playground during the summer vacation. Winter locations could vary. A time for kids and parents to socialize and get outside! Please join the group for dates and times. Doesn't meet every Thursday. Meetings can be cancelled due to holidays, illness and/or poor weather […]
Not only OPEN SKATE but you should check out the Party Options, Varsity, Mites, Squirt, Bantam Practices; and the Men's League, including Figure Skating, the Holiday Show and the Figure Skating Ice Show at the end of the season! Cost for open skate is $5/personSkate Rentals available in the pro-shop for $5 Friday's Open Skate […]
Check out the new 1000 Books Before Kindergarten board displayed at Spies Public Library! Did you know that both Spies Public Library and the Menominee County Library offer this program? The flier below provides more information about how the program works. Call your local library to sign your child up today!
We provide a reliable, safe and fun environment for your child (Ages 5-12) to prepare for their school day and unwind after. We offer Before/After School Care at four convenient locations: Gladstone – Cameron School and Wells – YMCA Childcare Center. OUR BENEFITS / ACTIVITIES: Licensed Swim Lessons Healthy Snacks Food & Fun YMCA Curriculum […]
Free!
Every Monday and Friday, we host a playgroup from 9am to 12pm at the Tree House Indoor Playground! Monday and Friday playgroups for children ages 0 through 4 and their caregivers and parents. They run from 9 to noon at the Tree House Indoor Playground. There are activities, crafts, family fun. These playgroups are open […]
This program is geared toward preschool aged kids, though all ages are welcome! Please confirm if closed due to weather or holidays on the library calendar.
Open 7 Days September 1st thru October 15th from 10am until 5pm with last admission at 4pmCall ahead after October 15th - Open depends on the weatherWe will close for the season October 30th 2024 until spring 2025 Last admission 1 hour before closing Sorry, NO OUTSIDE FOOD or DRINK ALLOWED in the ZOO Sorry, […]
After School Program. Bus provided for SJPII, Central and Blesch in Menominee (bus garage in Menominee 906.863.9951) and from Marinette Primary and Intermediate Schools to the YMCA (Westlund 715.732.0238). Experience enrichment programs like art, STEM, swimming, Campfire monday's, OUTDOOR activities, homework help or reading. Eligibility --Open to everyone from ages 5 to 12 Costs Member:Â $25.00/week […]
Every Friday night fish fry has take out, curbside pick-up or indoor dining available. All entrees $18.00 each. Questions?: Call 906-341-2536
Public Welcome! Purchase take out or dine inside.
$5 per person. Skate rentals (when needed) are $3. There will be no open skate during holiday closures, events or poor weather. Sundays hours are shifted to 5-8pm.
The Escanaba Farmer's Market is a seasonal market offering healthy, fresh, wholesome, quality local food products to the community. Temporarily being hosted at the Catherine Bonifas Community Center until June 1st.
Homemade, home grown and handmade goods. Support local neighbors and farms!
at the Christ Fellowship Church in Germfask. Weekly on Mondays. Free food and clothing for families in need who are experiencing a hardship. Closed for holidays. Contact Pastor Diana at 906-286-0591 for more information.
Price $3 per person. Dates subject to change due to school events and poor weather.
Public welcome. Tacos hard or soft shell $3 each or 2 for $5 Chicken Quesadilla $8 Taco Salad $8 Nachos $6
From 2:30 to 4:30pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays. There will be no open skate on holidays.
Kids ages 6-8 years old The Kids P.A.C.K. is an educational club for children Activities include games, crafts, guest speakers, animal education, making treats/toys and animal interaction. First Tuesday of the month unless cancelled due to holiday or weather closures. Please call the shelter for more information.
For Schoolcraft and Delta County's children under age 5. Babies and preschoolers are getting free books in the mail every month through the United Way's Dolly Parton's Imagination Library program. These are beautiful, age-appropriate books that continue arriving each month until the child turns five. The program is open to all children younger than five […]
Various topics: MI Parenting Resource: Michigan State University Extension is excited to share MI Parenting Resource, a free, online program developed by our partners in MSU’s Department of Human Development and Family Studies. MiParenting Resource offers a collection of videos introducing research-supported strategies for common caregiving concerns, such as how to increase child cooperation, teach […]
For individuals or families experiencing food insecurity. Event lasts until the food boxes run out. (If you would like information about other possible food resources you may be eligible for, please dial 2-1-1 at anytime.) Wednesday, April 2, 2025 10:00 AM - Schoolcraft County (Drive Thru), Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital, 7870 West US-2, Manistique, MI 49854
24:7 DAD is a 12-session workshop. The goal for this program is to give participants the parenting, relationship, and communication skills they need to be involved, responsible, and committed fathers. Developed by fathering and parenting experts, 24:7 Dad® is the most widely used evidence-based program designed specifically for fathers. It focuses on the characteristics that […]
Build feelings of belonging and safety! The parenting workshops, based on award-winning Conscious Discipline, is open to families with children of any age. The workshop will take place at the Salvation Army in Hancock, in the Connection Center. FREE to Attend - Childcare Available - Dinner Included Please email Kelly to register. This FREE workshop […]
Build feelings of belonging and safety! The parenting workshops, based on award-winning Conscious Discipline, is open to families with children of any age. The workshop will take place at the Copper Country ISD in Hanock. 809 Hecla St. enter at the Conference Center door. - FREE to Attend - Childcare Available - Dinner Included Please […]
Join us for weekly Storytime at 2pm! We'll sing, play, learn sign language, and read books during regular hours. (Closed for certain holidays. Check the website for updated information). Oct. 24th-NO Storytime due to Downtown Trick or Treat is 3-5pm. Come visit the librarians and guess costumes! Nov. 7th-9th Used Book Sale Nov. 11th CLOSED […]
For individuals or families experiencing food insecurity. Event lasts until the food boxes run out. (If you would like information about other possible food resources you may be eligible for, please dial 2-1-1 at anytime.) Thursday, April 3, 2025 3:00 PM - Dickinson County (Drive Thru), Norway Community Food Pantry, 130 O'Dill Drive, Norway, MI 49870 Wednesday, […]
Come down to play or listen, all are welcome!
The Erickson Center for the Arts in Manistique, Michigan hosts the Friends of Seney National Wildlife Refuge Winter Film Festival. The 2025 festival will take place on March 6, 13, and 20 at The Pine Performance Center. The films are free and start at 6:30 PM. 2025 Winter Film Festival Schedule March 6: "Linking Land and Lakes" March 13: "Magic […]
Shake off the winter blues and dance into spring with us at the Hancock Community Hub’s Spring Family Dance! đź“… Friday, April 4 ⏰ 6:00 – 8:00 PM đź“Ť Hancock Community Hub Gym 🎟️ FREE – Donations encouraged at the door This family-friendly event is the perfect way to welcome the warmer days ahead! Enjoy: […]
Join us at for Happy Tails Story Time! There will be animal related stories, followed by a craft and an opportunity to meet some animal guests! There is no fee for this program, but we always appreciate participants bringing an item from our wish list to donate to help the animals in our care. Kids […]
Registration OPENS April 7th. Various locations, times, and dates.
Join Michigan Alliance for Families for a FREE webinar workshops for families of children with disabilities, youth with disabilities, and those who support them. If you need accommodations, please let us know at least two weeks before the event. Who should attend? Families with a child with a suspected disability or learning challenge, school staff, other community […]
Kid ages 9-11 years old The Junior P.A.C.K. is an educational club for children Activities include games, crafts, guest speakers, animal education, making treats/toys and animal interaction. Please call the shelter for more information. Second Tuesday of the Month unless cancelled due to holiday or weather closures.
Join us every 2nd and 4th Tuesday from 6-8pm for Create Club!! Work on your projects with other artists in a social setting. There is no instructor or materials provided.
A new opportunity for 0-5 year olds, with adult supervision, to play and explore!
This free series of workshops will provide guidance for caregivers of children as they navigate the joys, challenges and concerns of raising kids. Participants may register once and attend as few or as many workshops as they wish. The workshops are as follows: December 11: Exploring Parenting Styles January 8: Talking With Kids About […]
