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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The attached is an an example of some of the classes available. Please check the website to register and review the rules:
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, […]
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 […]
Youth Self Determination Series 2, a 4-week series for teens with an IEP Limited space, pre-registration required. Register at https://tinyurl.com/YSD22025
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 […]
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 […]
A CO/LAB Dance Company Immersive Dance Experience In a mesmerizing whirlwind of color and movement, this performance transcends the stage, weaving through the audience like a living, breathing dreamscape. With each twist and turn, the audience becomes an integral part of the performance, immersed in a magical journey beyond the confines of traditional theater. More […]
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 […]
Parenting stress? New baby in the house? Trouble with tantrums? Learn how to help your young child manage their strong emotions! Building Early Emotional Skills or BEES is a four-week class for parents and other primary caregivers of children 0-3 that teaches about how young children develop social-emotional skills and helps give parents skills […]
Parent Café is a FREE program for caregivers to meet and connect with other Parents. Calling all Parents! This is your chance to share experiences and explore parenting topics that promote healthy outcomes for our children. 📅 Date: Tuesday, February 18, 2025 ⏰ Time: 5:30pm - 7:00pm 📍 Location: KFRC Offices at Trinity Episcopal Church, […]
Introducing the Read to Your Shelter Pet Program sponsored by the amazing Literacy Legacy Fund of Michigan and UPAWS! Get ready to have loads of fun while making a positive impact on shelter animals. Here’s everything you need to know: The program will take place monthly on the third Thursday, from 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM. Mark […]
The Keweenaw Family Resource Center will host a family Cabin Fever Reliever at the Nara Park Chalet. Enjoy a snack, a fireside story, and a craft, along with snowshoeing, sledding, a scavenger hunt, and other outdoor activities.
Join us for a family adventure, snacks & crafts along with: Snowshoeing Sledding Scavenger Hunt Outdoor Activities
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The U.P. is home to: Michigan's only national park — Isle Royale National Park. One of the least visited national parks in the country, it is also one of the most revisited and among National Geographic's “Best of the World” list for 2021. Also, Pictured Rocks National Lake Shore State Park is participating: Come experience the […]
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 […]
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 […]