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Let’s talk, read, and sing about SUMMER! When you talk, read, and sing with your child—even before she can use words—you’re building her brain and helping to prepare her for success in school and in life.
For more ideas on how to talk, read, and sing together visit: TALKING IS TEACHING
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Kindergarten Readiness Goal:
- Stand on one foot for at least 8 seconds
- Manages classroom rules, routines, and transitions with occasional reminders
- Identifies story-related problems, events, and resolutions during conversations with an adult
- Pretends to read using some of the language from the text, describes action across pages using pictures
- Understands physical properties of objects (heavy, light, rough, smooth)
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Cooking Matters Recipe:
TUNA BOATS
15 Minutes 4 Servings
Kids love to help in the kitchen. Let your child clean the vegetables and measure the ingredients. Together count the number of slices of cucumbers and green onions.
Ingredients:
2 large cucumbers
1 lemon
2 green onions
1 (6-ounce) can low-sodium tuna, packed in water
1 (15 ½-ounce) can white beans
1 Tablespoon canola oil
1 Tablespoon Dijon or country mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
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Instructions:
- Rinse cucumbers. Peel off skin every ¼ inch, all the way around. Cut lengthwise. Scoop out the seeds with a small spoon.
- Rinse lemon. Zest using the small holes of a box grater. Cut in half. In a small bowl, squeeze juice. Discard seeds.
- Rinse and chop green onions.
- Drain tuna. In a colander, drain and rinse beans.
- In a medium bowl, mash beans lightly with a fork.
- Add green onions, tuna, oil, mustard, salt, pepper, lemon zest, and 2 Tablespoons of the lemon juice to beans. Mix with a fork.
- Fill each cucumber half with ¼ tuna mixture. Serve.
View the Recipe: TUNA BOATS
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Salvation Army Bay City
Monday, July 8 & 22, 5 - 7 PM with walk-ups beginning at 6PM.
You must bring ID.
Learn more and check dates: FOOD GIVEAWAY
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GREAT LAKES BAY DENTAL BUS
Salvation Army Bay City
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Monday, July 22, 5 - 7 PM with walk-ups beginning at 6PM.
The Great Lakes Bay Dental Bus is coming to the Salvation Army from 8:30 am - 2:00 pm.
You will need to bring a photo ID and complete a Dental Bus Consent Form on the day of. Most insurance is accepted. If you do not have insurance, the cost is $40. If you have any questions, please call 989-921-4391.
Learn more and check dates: GREAT LAKES BAY DENTAL BUS
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BRAIN BUILDING THROUGH PLAY: 5 GAMES & ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN
(4-7 YEARS)
Center on Developing Children, Harvard University
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SUMMER LEARNING
Michigan Learning Channel
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Summer is full of opportunities to play and learn and we want to make it easy to find inspiring, kid-friendly activities! That’s why we’ve worked with PBS stations and content creators from across the country to bundle up some of our favorite activities into one, easy-to-carry-anywhere book. We hope you and your kids will use this to inspire learning all summer long!
View the Fun Activity Books:
EARLY LEARNERS
Activities for Preschool – Kindergarten students.
ELEMENTARY
Activities for 1st Grade – 3rd Grade students.
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Summer STEM Staycation
Summer STEM Staycation is here and will end on August 15th. Join the fun and earn the chance at winning prizes. Information on how to enter, free entry events, and prizes to win are all located on our website below.
Learn more: STEM STAYCATION
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RATINGS & REVIEWS PARENTS TRUST
Common Sense Media
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Common Sense Media "believe[s] in media that inspires and entertains families of all kinds. In technology that protects privacy and supports communities. In learning tools that prepare students and teachers for success in a connected world. Discover how we're working to make the digital world better for kids and families."
The website list ratings and reviews for the following online content:
- Movies
- TV
- Books
- Games
- Podcasts
- Apps
Ratings and Reviews website: COMMON SENSE MEDIA
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CHILD CARE PROVIDER RESOURCES
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Michigan Tri-Share
The MI Tri-Share Child Care Program (Tri-Share) is an innovative approach to increasing access to high quality, affordable child care for working families, with the cost of child care shared by an employer, the employee and the State of Michigan. The pilot also seeks to increase the labor market by allowing employers to offer a child care subsidy to help retain and attract talent.
Learn More: MICHIGAN TRI-SHARE
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Caring for MI Future
This is a statewide effort to help child care entrepreneurs open 1,000 new or expanded child care programs by the end of 2024. This initiative, led by the Michigan Departments of Education and Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (MDE & LARA) is focusing on what entrepreneurs need most to open and expand child care businesses—help finding and renovating space, startup funding, help recruiting staff, and support creating a business plan.
Learn More: CARING FOR MI FUTURE
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FREE Online Parenting Classes
Extension Extras Parenting Hour
Tuesdays at 8 - 9:30 PM
July 2 - Positive Discipline
July 9 - Learning to Talk
July 16 - Inquiring Minds Want to Know: Science for Young Children
July 30 - Supporting Children Through Grief and Loss
Parent Talk Webinar
July 10, 2024 - August 14, 2024 11:30 AM-1:00 PM
Online Kinship Caregiver Workshops: Positive Discipline
July 10, 2024 7:00PM - 8:30PM
Guiding Principles for Highly Successful Parenting
July 15, 2024 - August 12, 2024 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Learn More & Register: MSU EXTENSION PARENT CLASSES
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NEMSCA - ARENAC COUNTY
Rental Counseling
Financial Literacy Class
Homebuyer Education
Call 989-358-4653 or email gagnona@nemcsca.org for dates.
Learn More: NEMSCA
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MCLAREN BAY REGION - BAY COUNTY
Visit the website to learn more about these upcoming classes:
- Virtual Breastfeeding Class – Free of Charge
- Virtual Childbirth Crash Course – Free of Charge
- Breastfeeding Class : Health Pavilion
Learn More & Register: MCLAREN BAY REGION
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Visit Great Lakes Bay Parents' KIDS DAILY CALENDAR for a full listing of story times, family/ kid events, and new places to discover in the Great Lakes Bay Region. | |
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SUMMER CAMPS
Start planning your summer with the Summer Camps guide, sponsored by Bay Shore Camps. Explore camps by county or type.
Start planning: SUMMER CAMPS
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FARMERS MARKETS
Shop local by visiting a farmers market near you!
Directory: FARMERS MARKET
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July 1 - Storytime at Populace | | |
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WHERE: Populace, Bay City
DATE: July 1, 9 AM
Families with young children. Bring the littles downtown to story time with the Wirt Library! Enjoy your favorite coffee house drink and treat at Populace Coffee while we talk, read, sing and play together!
Learn more: STORYTIME AT POPULACE
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July 1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29 & 31 - Meet Up, Eat UP, & Read UP | | |
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WHERE: Sage Branch Library, Bay City
DATE: Mondays & Wednesdays at 12 PM
Meet Up, Eat Up, and READ Up at your library! Kids and teens ages 0-18 can enjoy a free lunch on the lawn along with a free book!
Register: MEET UP, EAT UP & READ UP
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July 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 - Stories & Songs in the Park | | |
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WHERE: Sage Branch Library, Bay City
DATE: July 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 12:30 PM
Join us for Stories and Songs in the Park at Sage Library! Stop by Pershing Park (next to Sage Library) for some story time fun weather permitting. Geared toward children ages 0-6 with adult and family!
Register: STORIES & SONGS IN THE PARK
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July 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 - Preschool Tuesdays: Family Playtime @ the Museum | | |
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WHERE:
Bay County Historical Society, Bay City
DATE: Tuesdays at 10 AM - 4 PM
Preschoolers + adult are invited to stop by the Museum any time from 10 AM – 4 PM to complete the PRESCHOOL MUSEUM CHALLENGE.
Together you can explore the galleries for clues to complete the challenge, discover Delta College’s PBS Raising Readers Room with books supplied by the Bay County Library System, and play at the activity table. Stop by the Museum Store for a to-go activity and a coupon for a treat from McDonalds.
ADMISSION:
Bay County Residents & BCHS Members: FREE
Non-Bay County Residents: $2/person or $5/Family, Ages 0-5 FREE
Learn more: PRESCHOOL TUESDAYS
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July 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24 & 25 - Summer Family Flick Series | | |
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WHERE: Bay City GDX 10, Bay City
DATE: Wednesdays & Thursdays, 10 AM
GQT Movies is proud to once again bring back our Summer Family Flicks Series, offering free movies for families to enjoy over the summer. This year’s series runs June 5th through August 8th, and offers free movies every Wednesday and Thursday of the 10-week stretch at 10:00am.
Schedule of Movies:
July 3 & 4 – Migration
July 10 & 11 – Puss in boots the last wish
July 17 & 18 – Trolls: Band Together
July 24 & 25 – The Bad Guy
July 31 & August 1 – Sing 2
Learn more: SUMMER FAMILY FLICK
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July 3 - 4th of July Craft (ages 0-12) | | |
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WHERE: Sage Branch Library, Bay City
DATE: July 3, 12:30-1:30 PM
Join us at the Sage Branch Library at Pershing Park on Wednesday, July 3 @ 12:30 pm to craft your own hat and tea light lantern to take to the fireworks celebration!
Drop in or registration is available for a reminder. Call 989-892-8555 ext 4 if you need assistance. We look forward to seeing everyone!
Register: 4TH OF JULY CRAFT
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July 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31 - Summer Concert Series | |
July 4, 11, 18 & 25 - Music at the Fountain | | |
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WHERE: Home Depot, Bay City
DATE: 1st Saturday at 9 AM - 12 PM
Join us the first Saturday of each month between 9 am – 12 pm for free in-person Kids Workshops.
Register: WOOD WORKSHOP
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July 6, 13, 20 & 27 - Music From the Marsh | |
July 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 24 & 30 - Meet Up, Eat UP, & Read UP | | |
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WHERE: Alice & Jack Wirt Library, Bay City
DATE: Tuesdays & Thursdays at 12 PM
Meet Up, Eat Up, and READ Up at your library! Kids and teens ages 0-18 can enjoy a free lunch on the lawn along with a free book!
This program will be held every Tuesday and Thursday from 12-12:30 (not available on Tuesday, July 2 or Thursday, July 4), in partnership with Bay City Public Schools.
Registration is not required, but is available. Everyone registered will receive weekly reminders throughout the summer, as well as notifications in case the event is cancelled. Families may sign up beginning one week prior to each lunch date.
To pick up a lunch for your child, please RSVP by contacting your branch at 989-893-9566 x 4. You may RSVP for lunches beginning one week prior to each lunch date.
Register: MEET UP, EAT UP & READ UP
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July 9 & 11- Cameron Zvara: Comedy Magician & Entertainment | | |
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Omer Little Eagle Nest Library, Omer
July 9, 5 PM
AuGres Community Library, AuGres
July 11, 10:30 AM
Mary Johnston Memorial Library, Standish
July 11, 2 PM
Learn more: CAMERON ZVARA
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July 10, 17, 24 & 31 - Young Peoples Summer Series | |
July 10, 16 - Bubblemania | | |
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Use experimental supplies to build your own bubble wand. What bubble masterpiece will you create? Program will be outdoors and cancelled for inclement weather.
Sage Branch Library, Bay City
July 10, 12:30 PM
Register: SAGE BRANCH LIBRARY
Auburn Branch Library
July 16, 4:30 PM
Register: AUBURN BRANCH LIBRARY
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July 10, 17, 24 & 31 - Wednesdays in the Park | | |
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WHERE: Wenonah Park, Bay City
DATE: Wednesdays at 7 PM
All shows begin at 7:00 PM in Wenonah Park. Free to attend, but donations are accepted and appreciated!
Register: WEDNESDAY IN THE PARK
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July 11, 18 & 25 - Great Lakes Bay Mom Cafe | | |
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WHERE: BAISD Career Center Playground, Bay City
DATE: Thursdays at 10 AM - 12 PM
LEARN MORE: text Amy Trogan 989-992-1803 or trogana@baisd.net
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July 11 & 24 - Exotic Zoo | | |
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See and touch live animals while learning about animal senses, characteristics and mannerisms for different species, defense mechanisms, and more! This is a high demand program; please only register at one branch.
Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library, Bay City
July 11, 12:30 PM
Learn more: ALICE & JACK WIRT LIBRARY
St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, Bay City
July 11, 4:30 PM & 6 PM
Register: SAGE BRANCH LIBRARY
Pinconning Branch Library, Pinconning
July 24, 1 PM
Register: PINCONNING LIBRARY
Auburn Branch Library, Auburn
July 24, 5 PM
Register: AUBURN BRANCH LIBRARY
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June 11, 18 & 25 - Museum Family-Fun Days | | |
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WHERE: Bay County Historical Society,
Bay City
DATE: July 11, 18 & 25, 1 PM
Join the visiting organizations at the Bay County Historical Society for family-friendly events. Then complete a scavenger hunt to receive a coupon for a FREE small Slurpee from 7 Eleven or a mini-scoop from Michigan Cream & Sugar.
Learn more: MUSEUM FAMILY FUN DAY
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July 11, 18 & 25 - Summer Concert Series | | |
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WHERE: Standish Historical Depot and Welcome Center, Standish
DATE: Thursdays at 6:30 PM
Learn more: SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
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WHERE: Auburn Branch Library, Auburn
DATE: July 12, 10:30 AM
Explore a fun art technique to create your own firework display!
Learn more: A IS FOR ART
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WHERE: Sage Branch Library, Bay City
DATE: July 12, 10:30 AM
Friday Fun: Camping Adventure on Friday.
For children ages 2-5 + Adult
Create a mini campsite. Here camp stories and songs to repeat at home!
Register: FRIDAY FUN
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July 13 - Breakfast & Board Games (age 2+) | | |
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WHERE: Pinconning Branch Library, Pinconning
DATE: July 13, 10 AM
Enjoy a provided breakfast with family and play a board game afterwards-choose one from the library or bring an at-home favorite!
Register: BREAKFAST AND BOARD GAMES
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WHERE: Sage Branch Library, Bay City
DATE: July 17, 12:30 PM
Paint rocks to leave in the Sage Word Art Garden. Wear old clothes, this could get messy.
Register: ROCK PAINTING
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July 17 - Pups & Pages (age 4-12) | | |
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WHERE: Sage Branch Library, Bay City
DATE: July 17 at 5:30 PM
Join us at Sage Library on Wednesday, June 19 for Pups & Pages for ages 4-12! Read to a a certified therapy dog beginning at 5:30 pm. Bring a book from home or come a few minutes early to look at books as readers are assigned to a dog as they arrive and check in at the Sage children’s desk
Register: PUPS & PAGES
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July 18 - North Sky Raptor Sanctuary
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AuGres Community Library, AuGres
July 18, 10:30 AM
Mary Johnston Memorial Library, Standish
July 18, 2 PM
Learn more: NORTH SKY RAPTOR SANCTUARY
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WHERE: Alice & Jack Wirt Library, Bay City
DATE: July 18, 12:30 PM
Join us for a musically good time with singer, songwriter, one-man band, Rick Kelley.
Playing keyboards and a drum machine while singing, Rick performs original songs designed to get kids involved and interacting with every performance. Includes singalongs, dancealongs, movement, comedy and more!
Learn more: RICK KELLEY
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July 19 - Young Scientist (ages 2-5) | | |
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WHERE: Sage Branch Library, Bay City
DATE: July 19 at 10:30 AM
Young Scientists: Fizzy Fun! – Guided by your librarian have the opportunity to engage, interact, ask questions, play, and craft during the hour of science fun with STEAM stations geared toward fizzy fun that include baking soda, vinegar, and Mentos!
Register: YOUNG SCIENTIST
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WHERE: Auburn Branch Library, Auburn
DATE: July 19, 11 AM
Read to a therapy dog or dog in training in a one-on-one session. You will be called to schedule your session the week of the program. Children ages 4-12 are invited to attend.
Learn more: PUPS & PAGES
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July 20 - Storytime at Iron Grind Coffee House | | |
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WHERE: Iron Grind Coffee House, Auburn
DATE: July 20, 9:30 AM
Join Ms Ashley or Ms Miranda from the Auburn Branch for a special offsite storytime at Iron Grind Coffee House in Auburn!
Learn more: STORYTIME AT IRON GRIND
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July 20 - Saturday Cinema: Wish | | |
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WHERE: Auburn Branch Library, Auburn
DATE: July 20, 1 PM
Enjoy a movie and a snack! This month we’ll be watching Disney’s Wish (PG). Families with children are invited to attend.
Learn more: SATURDAY CINEMA
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July 20 - Pups & Pages (age 4-12) | | |
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WHERE: Alice & Jack Wirt Branch Library, Bay City
DATE: July 20, 2 PM
Join us in-person at Wirt Library and read to a certified therapy dog. Ages 4-12 read to a certified therapy dog in a one-on-one timed session based upon registration and arrival at the library starting at 2:00 pm. The dogs love to be read to and they look forward to seeing you soon!
We request an adult supervise or be present in the library.
Registration is required.
Register: PUPS & PAGES
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WHERE: Auburn Branch Library, Auburn
DATE: July 23, 4:30 PM
Have you ever found a painted rock somewhere? Come and paint some with us! You can take them home or to leave in a fun spot for someone to find!
Register: ROCK PAINTING
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July 23 & 25 - Wacky Science | | |
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Omer Little Eagles Nest Library, Omer
July 23, 5 PM
AuGres Community Library, AuGres
July 25, 10:30 AM
Mary Johnston Memorial Library, Standish
July 25, 2 PM
Learn more: WACKY SCIENCE
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July 24 - Popsicles in the Park Playgroup | | |
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WHERE: Veterans Memorial Park, Bay City
DATE: July 25, 10 AM
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July 24 - Library Olympics (age 0-12) | | |
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WHERE: Sage Branch Library, Bay City
DATE: July 24, 12:30 PM
Join us at the Sage Branch Library at Pershing Park on Wednesday, July 24 @ 12:30 pm for Sage Library Olympics!
Navigate our obstacle course and play yard games. Program will be outdoors and cancelled for inclement weather.
Register: LIBRARY OLYMPICS
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WHERE: Alice & Jack Wirt Library, Bay City
DATE: July 25, 12:30 PM
Join Gemini for a family concert featuring original songs, traditional storytelling, demonstration of a variety of instruments, and singing — that’s right, singing! — of classic children’s books to inspire reading.
This highly interactive, sing-and-move-along show is best for children and families.
Gemini is the performing name of twin brothers Sandor and Laszlo Slomovits. Excellent singers and multi-instrumentalists, including guitar, mandolin, violin, several folk flutes, and a variety of hand percussion.
Learn more: GEMINI
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WHERE: Pinconning Branch Library
DATE: July 25, 6 PM
Join us at the Pinconning library for Pups & Pages for ages 4-12! Read to a a certified therapy dog beginning at 2:00 pm. Bring a book from home or come a few minutes early to look at books as readers are assigned to a dog as they arrive and check in at the Pinconning Public Service Desk. We look forward to seeing you!
Register: PUPS & PAGES
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July 30 - Yoga Mindfulness & Movement Storytime | | |
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WHERE: Downtown Bay City
DATE: July 30, 11 AM
Storytime Yoga w/the Wirt Library, in partnership with the downtown Bay City Feet on the Street! Join us downtown on the Saginaw Street Turf (weather permitting). Designed for ages 2-6 but older and younger siblings welcome. This class will bring you and your little yogis together for a fun and engaging yoga class.
Please dress comfortably and bring a towel or mat.
Register: YOGA MINDFULNESS
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July 31 - Storytime @ Trombley House (age 0-12) | | |
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WHERE: Trombley House, Bay City
DATE: July 31, 9:30 AM
Children ages 12 and under with family are invited to join us at the Trombley House Historical Museum to celebrate history with stories, songs, dance and activities.
Registration is not required but available if you would like a reminder for the program.
Register: STORYTIME @ TROMBLEY HOUSE
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Visit Great Lakes Bay Parents' KIDS DAILY CALENDAR for a full listing of story times, family/ kid events, and new places to discover in the Great Lakes Bay Region. | | | | |
