Calendar of Upcoming MAISD Events

  • 1 Sep
    thru Oct 23
    • Literary Pumpkin Contest
      Date: Sep 1 - Oct 23
      Location: Flat River Community Library, 200 W Judd St, Greenville, MI 48838, USA
      Calendar: Great Start Collaborative
      Carve or decorate a literature-inspired pumpkin for a chance to win! Age categories are: 5-8, 9-12, 13-17, and 18+. Two winners in each category will be chosen--a “Staff Favorite” picked by FRCL staff and a “Public Favorite” determined by public vote. Prizes will be awarded! To enter the competition, send a photo of your pumpkin to greto@llcoop.org. Please include the name/s and age of the maker as well as the name of the book/character that inspired your creation. Submissions are due by October 23 and public voting will take place from October 24-30 on the library’s Facebook page. Winners will be announced on October 31.
  • 4 Oct
    • Preschool Story Time 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
      Preschool Story Time
      Date: Oct 4
      Time: 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
      Location: Flat River Community Library, 200 W Judd St, Greenville, MI 48838, USA
      Calendar: Great Start Collaborative
      Engage your preschooler with stories, songs, activities, and crafts that help develop early literacy skills. Each week’s theme will be based on a letter of the alphabet.
    • Toddler Time 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
      Toddler Time
      Date: Oct 4
      Time: 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
      Location: Timothy C. Hauenstein Reynolds Township Library, 117 Williams St, Howard City, MI 49329, USA
      Calendar: Great Start Collaborative
      Enjoy a story, songs, rhymes, and playtime that help build essential early literacy skills. This program is for babies and toddlers under 3 years old and their caregivers.
    • Postpartum Support - Virtual Group
      Date: Oct 4
      Time: 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
      Calendar: Great Start Collaborative

      https://www.onlineregistrationcenter.com/register/222/page1.asp?m=341&c=4438

      Tuesdays at 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. 

      Are you experiencing any of the following?
      • Difficulty sleeping or staying asleep
      • Loss of appetite
      • Feeling anxious/irritable/frustrated; “little things set you off”
      • Frequent crying and feeling sad
      If you are experiencing any of the above symptoms, please know that you are not alone. Spectrum Health offers a free, virtual support group during the COVID-19 outbreak for mothers who are experiencing unexpected and challenging emotions in the early months of parenthood. 

      *This is a small, informal group meeting with typically less than 5 - 6 moms in attendance. If you are not comfortable speaking and just wish to listen that is perfectly fine.  
       
      This is a virtual postpartum support group. Fill in the registration details below. 
  • 5 Oct
    • Mini Movers 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
      Mini Movers
      Date: Oct 5
      Time: 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
      Location: Flat River Community Library, 200 W Judd St, Greenville, MI 48838, USA
      Calendar: Great Start Collaborative
      Enjoy a story, songs, rhymes, and playtime while building essential early literacy skills! This program is for babies and toddlers 2 years old and younger and their caregivers.
    • Storytime 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
      Storytime
      Date: Oct 5
      Time: 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
      Location: Timothy C. Hauenstein Reynolds Township Library, 117 Williams St, Howard City, MI 49329, USA
      Calendar: Great Start Collaborative
      Engage your child with stories, songs, activities, and crafts that help develop early literacy skills. Programming is intended for children ages 3-7 years and their caregivers.
  • 6 Oct
    • Family Movie 4:15 PM to 6:15 PM
      Family Movie
      Date: Oct 6
      Time: 4:15 PM to 6:15 PM
      Location: Flat River Community Library, 200 W Judd St, Greenville, MI 48838, USA
      Calendar: Great Start Collaborative
      Join us each month for a showing of a recently released, family-friendly movie on our big screen (with popcorn!). Upcoming movies are: September – Turning Red (©Walt Disney Pictures, PG), October – The Bad Guys (©Universal Pictures, PG), and November – Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (©Paramount Pictures, PG). Note: popcorn contains peanut oil.
  • 10 Oct
    • MCGSC Parent Coalition 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
      MCGSC Parent Coalition
      Date: Oct 10
      Time: 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
      Location: 1550 W Sidney Rd, Sidney, MI 48885, USA
      Calendar: Great Start Collaborative
      Topic: Helping Children Build Peer Relationships FREE dinner FREE childcare Gas Cards provided
      Open Attachment 1
    • Trauma Informed Parenting Workshop
      Date: Oct 10
      Time: 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
      Location: Montcalm Care Network, 611 N State St, Stanton, MI 48888, USA
      Calendar: Great Start Collaborative
      For any parent or caregiver that is caring for a child that has experienced trauma. Must reside in Montcalm County. Contact Shannon Kooistra at skooistra@montcalmcare.net to register/ make a referral for this workshop. All materials and snacks provided.
  • 11 Oct
    • Playgroup at Tri-County 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM
      Playgroup at Tri-County
      Date: Oct 11
      Time: 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM
      Location: 21350 Kendaville Rd, Howard City, MI 49329, USA
      Calendar: Great Start Collaborative
    • Preschool Story Time 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
      Preschool Story Time
      Date: Oct 11
      Time: 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
      Location: Flat River Community Library, 200 W Judd St, Greenville, MI 48838, USA
      Calendar: Great Start Collaborative
      Engage your preschooler with stories, songs, activities, and crafts that help develop early literacy skills. Each week’s theme will be based on a letter of the alphabet.
    • Toddler Time 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
      Toddler Time
      Date: Oct 11
      Time: 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
      Location: Timothy C. Hauenstein Reynolds Township Library, 117 Williams St, Howard City, MI 49329, USA
      Calendar: Great Start Collaborative
      Enjoy a story, songs, rhymes, and playtime that help build essential early literacy skills. This program is for babies and toddlers under 3 years old and their caregivers.
    • Postpartum Support - Virtual Group
      Date: Oct 11
      Time: 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
      Calendar: Great Start Collaborative

      https://www.onlineregistrationcenter.com/register/222/page1.asp?m=341&c=4438

      Tuesdays at 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. 

      Are you experiencing any of the following?
      • Difficulty sleeping or staying asleep
      • Loss of appetite
      • Feeling anxious/irritable/frustrated; “little things set you off”
      • Frequent crying and feeling sad
      If you are experiencing any of the above symptoms, please know that you are not alone. Spectrum Health offers a free, virtual support group during the COVID-19 outbreak for mothers who are experiencing unexpected and challenging emotions in the early months of parenthood. 

      *This is a small, informal group meeting with typically less than 5 - 6 moms in attendance. If you are not comfortable speaking and just wish to listen that is perfectly fine.  
       
      This is a virtual postpartum support group. Fill in the registration details below. 
  • 12 Oct
    • MACC Playgroup 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM
      MACC Playgroup
      Date: Oct 12
      Time: 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM
      Location: 1550 W Sidney Rd, Sidney, MI 48885, USA
      Calendar: Great Start Collaborative
    • Playgroup at Montabella 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM
      Playgroup at Montabella
      Date: Oct 12
      Time: 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM
      Location: 1456 N County Line Rd, Blanchard, MI 49310, USA
      Calendar: Great Start Collaborative
    • Mini Movers 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
      Mini Movers
      Date: Oct 12
      Time: 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
      Location: Flat River Community Library, 200 W Judd St, Greenville, MI 48838, USA
      Calendar: Great Start Collaborative
      Enjoy a story, songs, rhymes, and playtime while building essential early literacy skills! This program is for babies and toddlers 2 years old and younger and their caregivers.
    • Storytime 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
      Storytime
      Date: Oct 12
      Time: 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
      Location: Timothy C. Hauenstein Reynolds Township Library, 117 Williams St, Howard City, MI 49329, USA
      Calendar: Great Start Collaborative
      Engage your child with stories, songs, activities, and crafts that help develop early literacy skills. Programming is intended for children ages 3-7 years and their caregivers.