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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.

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January 2026
January 5, 2026 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Food and Clothing Pantry

Food and Clothing Pantry

7/7, 7/14, 7/21, & 7/28 Food and Clothing Pantry 11am-1pm at the Christ Fellowship Church in Germfask. Weekly on Mondays. Free food and clothing for families in need. Closed on […]
January 5, 2026 @ 5:15 pm - 6:15 pm N-O-T = Not On Tobacco Program (ages 11-20)

N-O-T = Not On Tobacco Program (Ages 11-20)

Bay College 2000 N. 30th St., Escanaba
January 5, 2026 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Open Pool at the School

Open Pool at the School

Manistique High School 100 N Cedar St., Manistique, MI

Price $3 per person. Dates subject to change due to school events and poor weather.
January 6, 2026 @ 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm Kids P.A.C.K: Positive*Active*Compassionate*Kind

Kids P.A.C.K: Positive*Active*Compassionate*Kind

Delta County Animal Shelter 6975 County Rd. 426, Escanaba

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 […]
January 6, 2026 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Delta County Foster / Adoptive / Kinship / Guardian Support Group

Delta County Foster / Adoptive / Kinship / Guardian Support Group

Delta County Foster / Adoptive / Kinship / Guardian Support Group Every 1st Tuesday of each month Sept 2nd, Oct 7th, Nov 4th, Dec 2nd 6pm- 8pm EST New Life […]
January 6, 2026 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Delta Co Foster/Adoptive/Kinship & Guardianship Support Group

Delta Co Foster/Adoptive/Kinship & Guardianship Support Group

10/7/25 Delta Co Foster/Adoptive/Kinship & Guardianship Support Group 6pm-8pm on the first Tuesday of the month at New Life Church 2005 8 Ave S., Escanaba. Dinner and childcare provided. RSVP […]
January 7, 2026 Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library (Under age 5)

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library (Under age 5)

Online Registration

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. […]
January 7, 2026 Parenting Class (Free and online, self-paced to fit your schedule)

Parenting Class (Free and online, self-paced to fit your schedule)

Online

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 […]
January 7, 2026 @ 7:30 am - 8:30 pm Escanaba City Band

Escanaba City Band

Karas Bandshell-Wednesday, & various special events, dates, and times in Delta County.

City Band Concerts begin Mid-June, Wednesday Evenings at 7:30 p.m., in Ludington Park, at the Karas Memorial Band Shell. Weekly concerts continue through the summer until mid August. Rained out […]
January 7, 2026 @ 9:30 am - 11:00 pm Fun With Art

Fun With Art

8/6, 8/13 & 8/20 Fun With Art 9:30am-11am pre-school (must be accompanied by an adult) through high school students are invited to the Garden Gallery for free art of your […]
January 7, 2026 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Manistique Farmer and Artisan Market

Manistique Farmer and Artisan Market

244 S. Cedar St, Manistique MI 49854 244 S. Cedar St, Manistique, MI, United States

5pm-6:30pm Located at Triangle Park (Oak St and Arbutus Ave in Manistique) Every Wednesday fresh and local food, crafts, and other items. On Rainy days the market moves indoors. Lake […]
January 7, 2026 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Music in Manistique

Music in Manistique

Manistique Bandshell 180 North Maple St., Manistique, MI

Come join the fun. Sunshine or Rain the music will be playing! Bring a lawn chair. Sit on the bleachers. Sit in your car. West Bear Area is the rain […]
January 8, 2026 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am Please Touch and Play!

Please Touch and Play!

Lake Effect Community Arts 212 S. Cedar Street (42.35 mi), Manistique

Lake Effect Community Arts Center is proud to present Please Touch and Play: an early childhood art exploration. Please join us every 2nd and 4th Thursday from 10:30-11:30am with projects […]
January 9, 2026 @ 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Manistique Elks Lodge #632 213 Walnut Street, Manistique

9/5, 9/12, 9/19, & 9/26 Elks Fish Fry 4:30pm-7:30 Every Friday night Fish Fry. Take Out, Curbside Pick Up or Indoor Dining Available. All entrees $18.00. Call 906-341-2536 with any […]
January 13, 2026 @ 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm Junior P.A.C.K: Positive*Active*Compassionate*Kind

Junior P.A.C.K: Positive*Active*Compassionate*Kind

Delta County Animal Shelter 6975 County Rd. 426, Escanaba

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 […]
January 13, 2026 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Create Club!

Create Club!

Lake Effect Community Arts 212 S. Cedar Street (42.35 mi), Manistique

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.
January 14, 2026 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Escanaba Library Bookmobile in Bark River

Escanaba Library Bookmobile in Bark River

Bark River Senior Center 4283 D Road, Bark River, MI
January 14, 2026 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Little Explorers (Ages 0-5)

Little Explorers (Ages 0-5)

First Baptist Church of Manistique 319 Walnut St., Manistique

A new opportunity for 0-5 year olds, with adult supervision, to play and explore!
January 14, 2026 @ 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm Muscle on Main Car Show Event

Muscle on Main Car Show Event

Downtown Escanaba/Center Court 1025 Ludington Street, Escanaba, MI

Second Wednesday of each month through September. Free classic car show, purchase food & drink, 50/50 tickets and lots of fun. All proceeds benefit local charities. Rained out days will […]
January 15, 2026 @ 4:30 pm - 5:15 pm 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 […]
January 15, 2026 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Acoustic Jam Sessions

Lake Effect Community Arts 212 S. Cedar Street (42.35 mi), Manistique

All are welcome to come listen and/or play!
January 16, 2026 @ 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Manistique Elks Lodge #632 213 Walnut Street, Manistique

9/5, 9/12, 9/19, & 9/26 Elks Fish Fry 4:30pm-7:30 Every Friday night Fish Fry. Take Out, Curbside Pick Up or Indoor Dining Available. All entrees $18.00. Call 906-341-2536 with any […]
January 20, 2026 @ 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Family Coalition Meeting-Menominee County

Family Coalition Meeting-Menominee County

Spies Public Library 940 1st Street, Menominee, MI, United States

Come join the Great Start Collaborative's Family Coalition Meetings at Spies Public Library every third Tuesday of the month following our Parent/Child Coffee Chats! This group plans events and parent […]
January 22, 2026 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am Please Touch and Play!

Please Touch and Play!

Lake Effect Community Arts 212 S. Cedar Street (42.35 mi), Manistique

Lake Effect Community Arts Center is proud to present Please Touch and Play: an early childhood art exploration. Please join us every 2nd and 4th Thursday from 10:30-11:30am with projects […]
January 23, 2026 @ 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Manistique Elks Lodge #632 213 Walnut Street, Manistique

9/5, 9/12, 9/19, & 9/26 Elks Fish Fry 4:30pm-7:30 Every Friday night Fish Fry. Take Out, Curbside Pick Up or Indoor Dining Available. All entrees $18.00. Call 906-341-2536 with any […]
January 25, 2026 @ 8:00 am - 12:00 pm Breakfast at the VFW 4420

Breakfast at the VFW 4420

Manistique VFW Post 4420 344 North Maple Street, Manistique

Breakfast available every 2nd & 4th Sunday of the month. Purchase a meal and support the VFW. Open to the public. Call 906-341-6793 for more information.
January 30, 2026 @ 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Manistique Elks Lodge #632 213 Walnut Street, Manistique

9/5, 9/12, 9/19, & 9/26 Elks Fish Fry 4:30pm-7:30 Every Friday night Fish Fry. Take Out, Curbside Pick Up or Indoor Dining Available. All entrees $18.00. Call 906-341-2536 with any […]
February 2026
February 6, 2026 @ 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Manistique Elks Lodge #632 213 Walnut Street, Manistique

9/5, 9/12, 9/19, & 9/26 Elks Fish Fry 4:30pm-7:30 Every Friday night Fish Fry. Take Out, Curbside Pick Up or Indoor Dining Available. All entrees $18.00. Call 906-341-2536 with any […]
February 13, 2026 @ 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Manistique Elks Lodge #632 213 Walnut Street, Manistique

9/5, 9/12, 9/19, & 9/26 Elks Fish Fry 4:30pm-7:30 Every Friday night Fish Fry. Take Out, Curbside Pick Up or Indoor Dining Available. All entrees $18.00. Call 906-341-2536 with any […]
February 20, 2026 @ 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Manistique Elks Lodge #632 213 Walnut Street, Manistique

9/5, 9/12, 9/19, & 9/26 Elks Fish Fry 4:30pm-7:30 Every Friday night Fish Fry. Take Out, Curbside Pick Up or Indoor Dining Available. All entrees $18.00. Call 906-341-2536 with any […]
February 27, 2026 @ 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Manistique Elks Lodge #632 213 Walnut Street, Manistique

9/5, 9/12, 9/19, & 9/26 Elks Fish Fry 4:30pm-7:30 Every Friday night Fish Fry. Take Out, Curbside Pick Up or Indoor Dining Available. All entrees $18.00. Call 906-341-2536 with any […]
March 2026
March 6, 2026 @ 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Manistique Elks Lodge #632 213 Walnut Street, Manistique

9/5, 9/12, 9/19, & 9/26 Elks Fish Fry 4:30pm-7:30 Every Friday night Fish Fry. Take Out, Curbside Pick Up or Indoor Dining Available. All entrees $18.00. Call 906-341-2536 with any […]
March 13, 2026 @ 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Manistique Elks Lodge #632 213 Walnut Street, Manistique

9/5, 9/12, 9/19, & 9/26 Elks Fish Fry 4:30pm-7:30 Every Friday night Fish Fry. Take Out, Curbside Pick Up or Indoor Dining Available. All entrees $18.00. Call 906-341-2536 with any […]
March 20, 2026 @ 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Manistique Elks Lodge #632 213 Walnut Street, Manistique

9/5, 9/12, 9/19, & 9/26 Elks Fish Fry 4:30pm-7:30 Every Friday night Fish Fry. Take Out, Curbside Pick Up or Indoor Dining Available. All entrees $18.00. Call 906-341-2536 with any […]
March 27, 2026 @ 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Manistique Elks Lodge #632 213 Walnut Street, Manistique

9/5, 9/12, 9/19, & 9/26 Elks Fish Fry 4:30pm-7:30 Every Friday night Fish Fry. Take Out, Curbside Pick Up or Indoor Dining Available. All entrees $18.00. Call 906-341-2536 with any […]
April 2026
April 3, 2026 @ 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Manistique Elks Lodge #632 213 Walnut Street, Manistique

9/5, 9/12, 9/19, & 9/26 Elks Fish Fry 4:30pm-7:30 Every Friday night Fish Fry. Take Out, Curbside Pick Up or Indoor Dining Available. All entrees $18.00. Call 906-341-2536 with any […]
April 10, 2026 @ 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Manistique Elks Lodge #632 213 Walnut Street, Manistique

9/5, 9/12, 9/19, & 9/26 Elks Fish Fry 4:30pm-7:30 Every Friday night Fish Fry. Take Out, Curbside Pick Up or Indoor Dining Available. All entrees $18.00. Call 906-341-2536 with any […]
April 17, 2026 @ 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Manistique Elks Lodge #632 213 Walnut Street, Manistique

9/5, 9/12, 9/19, & 9/26 Elks Fish Fry 4:30pm-7:30 Every Friday night Fish Fry. Take Out, Curbside Pick Up or Indoor Dining Available. All entrees $18.00. Call 906-341-2536 with any […]
April 24, 2026 @ 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Manistique Elks Lodge #632 213 Walnut Street, Manistique

9/5, 9/12, 9/19, & 9/26 Elks Fish Fry 4:30pm-7:30 Every Friday night Fish Fry. Take Out, Curbside Pick Up or Indoor Dining Available. All entrees $18.00. Call 906-341-2536 with any […]
May 2026
May 1, 2026 @ 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Manistique Elks Lodge #632 213 Walnut Street, Manistique

9/5, 9/12, 9/19, & 9/26 Elks Fish Fry 4:30pm-7:30 Every Friday night Fish Fry. Take Out, Curbside Pick Up or Indoor Dining Available. All entrees $18.00. Call 906-341-2536 with any […]
May 8, 2026 @ 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Manistique Elks Lodge #632 213 Walnut Street, Manistique

9/5, 9/12, 9/19, & 9/26 Elks Fish Fry 4:30pm-7:30 Every Friday night Fish Fry. Take Out, Curbside Pick Up or Indoor Dining Available. All entrees $18.00. Call 906-341-2536 with any […]
May 15, 2026 @ 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Manistique Elks Lodge #632 213 Walnut Street, Manistique

9/5, 9/12, 9/19, & 9/26 Elks Fish Fry 4:30pm-7:30 Every Friday night Fish Fry. Take Out, Curbside Pick Up or Indoor Dining Available. All entrees $18.00. Call 906-341-2536 with any […]
May 22, 2026 @ 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Manistique Elks Lodge #632 213 Walnut Street, Manistique

9/5, 9/12, 9/19, & 9/26 Elks Fish Fry 4:30pm-7:30 Every Friday night Fish Fry. Take Out, Curbside Pick Up or Indoor Dining Available. All entrees $18.00. Call 906-341-2536 with any […]
May 29, 2026 @ 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Manistique Elks Lodge #632 213 Walnut Street, Manistique

9/5, 9/12, 9/19, & 9/26 Elks Fish Fry 4:30pm-7:30 Every Friday night Fish Fry. Take Out, Curbside Pick Up or Indoor Dining Available. All entrees $18.00. Call 906-341-2536 with any […]
June 2026
June 5, 2026 @ 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Manistique Elks Lodge #632 213 Walnut Street, Manistique

9/5, 9/12, 9/19, & 9/26 Elks Fish Fry 4:30pm-7:30 Every Friday night Fish Fry. Take Out, Curbside Pick Up or Indoor Dining Available. All entrees $18.00. Call 906-341-2536 with any […]
June 12, 2026 @ 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Manistique Elks Lodge #632 213 Walnut Street, Manistique

9/5, 9/12, 9/19, & 9/26 Elks Fish Fry 4:30pm-7:30 Every Friday night Fish Fry. Take Out, Curbside Pick Up or Indoor Dining Available. All entrees $18.00. Call 906-341-2536 with any […]
June 19, 2026 @ 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Manistique Elks Lodge #632 213 Walnut Street, Manistique

9/5, 9/12, 9/19, & 9/26 Elks Fish Fry 4:30pm-7:30 Every Friday night Fish Fry. Take Out, Curbside Pick Up or Indoor Dining Available. All entrees $18.00. Call 906-341-2536 with any […]
June 26, 2026 @ 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Manistique Elks Lodge #632 213 Walnut Street, Manistique

9/5, 9/12, 9/19, & 9/26 Elks Fish Fry 4:30pm-7:30 Every Friday night Fish Fry. Take Out, Curbside Pick Up or Indoor Dining Available. All entrees $18.00. Call 906-341-2536 with any […]
July 2026
July 3, 2026 @ 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Manistique Elks Lodge #632 213 Walnut Street, Manistique

9/5, 9/12, 9/19, & 9/26 Elks Fish Fry 4:30pm-7:30 Every Friday night Fish Fry. Take Out, Curbside Pick Up or Indoor Dining Available. All entrees $18.00. Call 906-341-2536 with any […]
July 10, 2026 @ 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Manistique Elks Lodge #632 213 Walnut Street, Manistique

9/5, 9/12, 9/19, & 9/26 Elks Fish Fry 4:30pm-7:30 Every Friday night Fish Fry. Take Out, Curbside Pick Up or Indoor Dining Available. All entrees $18.00. Call 906-341-2536 with any […]

Community Calendars

January 2026

Food and Clothing Pantry

N-O-T = Not On Tobacco Program (Ages 11-20)

Open Pool at the School

Kids P.A.C.K: PositiveActiveCompassionate*Kind

Delta County Foster / Adoptive / Kinship / Guardian Support Group

Delta Co Foster/Adoptive/Kinship & Guardianship Support Group

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library (Under age 5)

Parenting Class (Free and online, self-paced to fit your schedule)

Escanaba City Band

Fun With Art

Manistique Farmer and Artisan Market

Music in Manistique

Please Touch and Play!

Junior P.A.C.K: PositiveActiveCompassionate*Kind

Create Club!

Escanaba Library Bookmobile in Bark River

Little Explorers (Ages 0-5)

Muscle on Main Car Show Event

Read to Your Shelter Pet Program

Acoustic Jam Sessions

Family Coalition Meeting-Menominee County

Please Touch and Play!

Breakfast at the VFW 4420

February 2026

March 2026

April 2026

May 2026

June 2026

July 2026