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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.

Please note that there are guidelines for submissions and each will be reviewed before posting

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Garlyn Zoo Wildlife Park

Garlyn Zoo Wildlife Park W9104 US2, Naubinway, MI

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, […]

Fee Free Day State and National Park

Isle Royal and Pictured Rocks Parks

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 […]

Event Series Weekly Playgroups (Houghton)

Weekly Playgroups (Houghton)

The Tree House Indoor Playground 850 W Sharon Ave #6 MI, Houghton, MI, United States

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 […]

The Parent Talk System Webinar Series – October-November 2024

Online (or phone)

Free Every Monday! This parenting workshop authored by Thomas Haller and Chick Moorman is designed to improve communication and provide practical verbal strategies for raising confident, caring, responsible children. This class is meant for parents of kids from toddlers to teens and will explore the following topics: Eliminating unwanted behavior Setting limits Teaching about consequences […]

Guiding Principles for Highly Successful Parenting Webinar Series – November-December 2024

Online (or phone)

Guiding Principles is a FREE online course for parents of toddlers to teens to learn strategies for helping children, parents and families be successful. Location: The link for this webinar will be sent out after registration is complete. This event is free for all. Class Information: Guiding Principles for Highly Successful Parenting is a parenting […]

Michigan Alliance for Families Offers Various FREE Learning Opportunities for November

Online (or phone)

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 […]

Charting the LifeCourse

Online

For families/guardians Join us to learn about Charting the LifeCourse and how it can support your vision for a good life. You will learn how the framework and tools can be used to identify and share what is important to you and your family, advocate for those choices, problem solve, plan, and make goals for […]

Purpose of Play (Online Extension Extras Parenting Hour)

Online (or phone)

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, and concerns of parenting. Play is a child’s work! Children need quality play experiences in early childhood to help them learn and develop. The Purpose of Play will help […]

Event Series Horizons Playgroup

Horizons Playgroup

Horizons High School 110 Stanton Ave, Mohawk, MI, United States

Playgroup is for families in the area with children birth through 4 years of age. The playgroups provide an opportunity for children and parents to play in an environment that is supportive and nurturing. Morning playgroups are offered in the communities of Houghton, and Mohawk. What to expect at playgroups: 1. Free Play Time, where […]

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The Power of Connection

Online

November 13 The Power of Connection at 3:30pm. Paving the Way to Self Determination is a series of workshops for families and their children with developmental disabilities (ages birth-12) to develop skills that lead to self-determined lives.   For families/guardians As social beings, we all crave relationships with others to make life more enjoyable and enrich […]

Dangers of Vaping: What Parents Need to Know in 2024 (free webinar)

Online

This school year, youth vaping is as big an issue as ever, especially given growing mental health challenges the youth.   Behind the bright colors and sweet flavors of e-cigarettes are harmful chemicals and nicotine addiction.   Join us to learn the essentials for helping kids avoid or quit vaping.   Parents Against Vaping (PAVe) […]

Introduction to Positive and Adverse Childhood Experiences (Online Extension Extras Parenting)

Online (or phone)

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, and concerns of parenting. ACES (Adverse Childhood Experiences)are traumatic events that occur in childhood and can have an impact throughout our lives. PCES (Positive Childhood Experiences) buffer the impact […]

Building Resilience

Online

Paving the Way to Self Determination is a series of workshops for families and their children with developmental disabilities (ages birth-12) to develop skills that lead to self-determined lives.   How do we help children with the skills they need to not just survive but thrive? Being a caretaker is hard work and at times […]

Event Series Read to Your Shelter Pet Program

Read to Your Shelter Pet Program

Various Shelters

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 […]

Together We Can: Co-Parenting (Online Extension Extras Parenting)

Online (or phone)

Parenting is a team effort. The adults in a child’s life need to consider their children’s needs as they parent together. Build upon your knowledge and skills to promote healthy family and parenting relationships. This workshop is for all parents (married, divorced, single, step, etc.) Extension Extras Parenting Hour is a free online series of […]

Event Series Holiday Lasers on the Ore Dock

Holiday Lasers on the Ore Dock

Marquette’s Lower Harbor Ore Dock

 Free. The Holiday Laser Show will be shining over Marquette’s Lower Harbor Ore Dock starting on Thanksgiving. This year, the show will take place on the north side of the Ore Dock so people can watch from Mattson Lower Harbor Park. There will be QR codes that will be placed around the water. Click on the […]

Understanding Social Security Benefits (Ages birth to 12)

Online

For Families/Guardians Parents and guardians often feel lost when it comes to navigating Social Security disability benefits for their loved one with a disability. This training will provide an overview of the two Social Security disability benefit programs – Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) – which can provide financial support […]

Online Extension Extras Parenting Hour: Screen Time for Young Children

Online (or phone)

Screens are everywhere, and young children are spending more and more time in front of them. Screens and media can be a great way for children to learn, but may also have a negative impact on their development. This workshop will help participants learn about how screen time and other media exposure impacts children, learn […]

Michigan Alliance for Families Offers Various FREE Learning Opportunities for December

Online (or phone)

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 […]

Online Extension Extras Parenting Hour: Birds and the Bees: Talking with Kids About Sex

Online (or phone)

Talking with kids about sex can be challenging and awkward. In this session we will explore the importance of having honest discussions about bodies, sex, and sexuality and how to have age appropriate conversations with your child that build a relationship of open communication and trust. Extension Extras Parenting Hour is a free online series […]

Laser Taylor Swift Birthday Celebration!

Shiras Planetarium 1203 West Fair Ave., Marquette

Reserve your spot early, tickets are limited! Taylor Swift is one of the biggest pop stars on the planet, and her birthday is on December 13!  Come and celebrate with us! With over 200 million records sold, a shelf full of Grammys, and an army of fans, Taylor Swift is an inspiration for generations. Laser […]

Helping Kids Manage Stress – (Online Extension Extras Parenting Hour)

Online (or phone)

Children and youth are experiencing stress, and as parents we have an opportunity to support them. This workshop will cover common causes, signs, and symptoms of stress, as well as discuss strategies for supporting children, youth , and parents experiencing stress. Extension Extras Parenting Hour is a free online series of parenting workshops that provides […]

Michigan Alliance for Families Offers Various FREE Learning Opportunities for January

Online (or phone)

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 […]

Michigan Alliance for Families Offers Various FREE Learning Opportunities for February

Online (or phone)

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 […]

Michigan Alliance for Families Offers Various FREE Learning Opportunities for March

Online (or phone)

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 […]

Michigan Alliance for Families Offers Various FREE Learning Opportunities for April

Online (or phone)

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 […]

Michigan Alliance for Families Offers Various FREE Learning Opportunities for May

Online (or phone)

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 […]

Michigan Alliance for Families Offers Various FREE Learning Opportunities for June

Online (or phone)

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 […]

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