Free Playgroup for children birth to preschool. Come join us for a great time of playing, learning and reading!

Song and movement time for toddlers through preschool age.

Join us for the TDL Chess Club. Play chess with friends!

Montcalm Community Recovery Presents: Building a Stronger Community Featuring Ruth Rondon, Katie Donovan and Esther Combs Doors open at 8:15 Registration is open! Register early! 3 dynamic presentations about trauma, ACE's, addiction and recovery. NO Charge! To Register or for more information, contact John Kroneck at johnkroneck@cherryhealth.com or 989.831.4591. Registration is appreciated.

The Ionia Jaycees are excited to announce that we will be holding our annual Mom to Mom Sale this year on Saturday, April 13th, 9am-1pm. $2 Admission Strollers are welcome! A Mom to Mom Sale is a HUGE indoor garage sale. They are a great way to provide a wardrobe for children who are growing faster than they can wear out their clothes at a fraction of the cost of purchasing an all new wardrobe. Participants rent tables where they can sell the clothes, toys, and miscellaneous items that their families have outgrown. (Usually at HUGE discounts.) The participants and the public can shop finding great deals. DONE HAVING CHILDREN? NEED MORE CLOSET SPACE? COME SELL YOUR UNNEEDED ITEMS!!! WE NEED YOUR GENTLY USED CLOTHING, BABY TOYS, BOOKS, FURNITURE, ETC.!!! Booth space (10 ft. by 10 ft.) can be rented for $25.00 (YOU provide all tables) Booth space (10 ft. by 10 ft.) with ONE table can be rented for $35.00 (WE provide ONE table) Additional tables available at time of registration for $10 each. Vendor Space (10ft by 10 ft) can be rented for $50.00 (only one home business consultant per business allowed, first come basis). Contact STEPHANIE BATISTA for booth information! Stephanie123364@gmail.com (616) 550-8573

Create a Diorama made of Peeps! Drop it off on the 15th by closing time. Judging will be throughout the week! We will announce the winner on Facebook at 12:00 pm on April 20th!

FREE WORKSHOPS: Montcalm Care Network is proud to offer Trauma Informed Parenting Workshops, open to the public. Join us for an 8-week course aimed at helping parents to care for children who have experienced trauma. The first group will start on October 29, 2018 and runs through December 17, 2018. It will meet each Monday from 9am - 11am at our Stanton office. The second group will run from 1/31/19 - 3/21/19, on Thursdays from Noon - 2pm. The third group will run from 4/15/19 - 6/3/19, on Mondays from 5:30pm - 7:30pm. Register by calling 989-831-7520 or email to info@montcalmcare.net.

3rd Monday of the month at 6 pm – 6 years old and younger An evening story time for busy families that is perfect for children 6 years old and younger, but older children are also welcome. Stories, activities, crafts and more are all part of the fun as we explore the themes of the month. April theme: In the Garden

Infants and non-walking toddler accompanied by their caregiver. There will be a play area for older siblings as well. Child and caregiver will interact together for massage, tummy time activities, social games and exercises to promote learning and growth. Caregivers will learn fun facts about child development and ideas to do at home. Please contact Erin Finkler with questions or for more information at efinkler@maisd.com or 616.255.6688.