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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, […]

Event Series Building Strong Adolescents

Building Strong Adolescents

Online (or phone)

Are you wondering how to navigate the teen years with your child?  Do you wonder how to set limits while still promoting independence and encouraging positive relationships? Join us for this five-week parenting education series for parents with children between 9-16 and explore the assets children need to succeed. Certificates of attendance are available.

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Instilling Disability Pride in Your Child (Ages birth-12)

Online

Free For families/guardians Disability pride refers to a positive outlook that a child can develop over time about their own disability. Pride helps to develop self-esteem, self-worth and an understanding of abilities. In this presentation, we will help you to empower your child to embrace their disability as part of their identity and see the […]

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 […]

Event Series Kinship Caregiver classes

Kinship Caregiver classes

Online (or phone)

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 […]

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 […]

The Power of Connection (Ages birth-12)

Online

Free For families/guardians As social beings, we all crave relationships with others to make life more enjoyable and enrich our daily lives. Yet building meaningful friendships can be a challenge for us all, including those who have a disability. During this webinar we will explore and discuss: The definition of friendship and the different ways it […]

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 […]

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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