~Informing parents & inspiring families in the Great Lakes Bay since 2012~ |
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DIRECTIONS NOT INCLUDED: PARENT PODCAST
The Legacy Center
Directions Not Included is a local monthly podcast that features candid conversations for a stronger community. So many of life lessons do not include instructions. It’s a live and learn situation, especially when it comes to raising strong families and creating healthy communities. Together, we discuss tough topics that help make us better people and overall, a better community.
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DISCOVER HOW GERMS SPREAD WITH NEW STEM EXHIBIT AT MIDLAND CENTER FOR THE ARTS
STEM Pipeline
FREE admission to the exhibit "Inside Out: Little Microbes and Their Big Impact." This exhibit was designed to lighten the conversation on germs and their role in the world through limited contact activities like the Germ Shooting Range, and a giant Operation Game, as well as the New York Hall of Science’s traveling exhibits that delve into the facts about transmission and prevention.
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SPRAY PARKS & POOLS
Stay cool by visiting a local spray park or pool.
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FARMERS MARKET
Shop locally and support our region's farmers at a Farmer's Market near you.
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SUMMER CAMPS
Time to plan summer break! Register your child in a SUMMER CAMP. Search directory by county or camp theme. Listings are for camps located in Bay, Isabella, Midland, and Saginaw County.
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ALWAYS KNOW WHAT IS HAPPENING
in Bay, Isabella, Midland and Saginaw County.
Calendar Includes:
- Open fun places
- Online & live events
- Story Times
- Summer Events
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WEEKLY - Bay City State Park, Bay City |
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WHERE: 3582 State Park Dr. Bay City
COST: Free
PROGRAMS:
Fishing @ The Docks
Tuesdays at 4:30-7pm & Saturdays at 10 am - 12:30pm
Staff will be available to share tips and tricks for fishing at the dock by the Visitor Center on Saturdays.
Participation at dock activities does require preregistration, but poles for loan that day will be available to use around other parts of the park. Casting tips, lure kits, prizes & more!
A park permit for parking and Fishing license for 17+ rules do apply.
Archery in the Park
Fridays & Saturday at 4:30 - 6pm
Join our staff for a free archery experience on our range near the Visitor Center. Learn the traditional outdoor skill of archery through fun, safe instruction.
Equipment provided.
Creature Encounter
Sunday at 10 - 11am
Visit staff at the Saginaw Bay Visitor Center and meet some live creatures.
Marsh Walk
Thursdays at 9 am & 10:30 am
Join staff on a walk through the Tobico Marsh and discover the wide variety of wildlife that can be found. Frogs, birds, flowers, and more!
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MONDAY - FRIDAY - Bay City Boat Line, Bay City |
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THURSDAYS - Plymouth Park Pool, Midland |
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SUNDAYS - Chippewa Nature Center, Midland |
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**The Chippewa Nature Center is a participant in the STEM Passport. Visit and attend (virtual or in-person) events and receive a $25 gift card courtesy of MiSTEM.
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JULY 12 - 17 - Downtown Midland |
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This free event allows guests of all ages to test their skills at putting greens located throughout Downtown Midland.
To start playing, pick up a putter, golf ball*, and scorecard* at the “clubhouse” Joyful Tantrum 213 E. Main Street. Scorecards have been generously donated by QRP.
When the round is over, return putters and scorecards to the clubhouse for a chance to win one of eleven (11) fantastic prizes donated by the participating Downtown Midland businesses.
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JULY 12 - 17 - Midland Country Club, Midland (FREE admission for kids) |
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JULY 14 - Bliss Park, Saginaw |
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WHERE: 1404-1498 N. Harris St., Saginaw
WHEN: July 14 at 10-11:30 AM
COST: Free
Who doesn’t love to create fun? Come out and let your imagination go wild with create-and-take art projects. There may even be some games or shaving cream fun involved for those who aren’t afraid to get their hands messy.
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JULY 14, 21 & 28 - Tittabawassee Township Park, Freeland |
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JULY 15 - Mid-Michigan Children's Museum, Saginaw |
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WHERE: Mid-Michigan Children's Museum
315 W. Genesse Ave., Saginaw
WHEN: July 15 at 1-1:30 PM
COST: Free
Come enjoy the spectacular sounds of the symphony at our next Orchestra Pop-Up! A small ensemble of our talented musicians will be playing live music at the Mid Michigan Children's Museum.
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JULY 15 - Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant |
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JUNE 15 - Saginaw Art Museum, Saginaw |
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JULY 16 - Chesaning Ace Hardware- Chesaning |
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WHERE: Mid-Michigan Children's Museum
315 W. Genesse Ave., Saginaw
WHEN: July 16 at 1-1:30 PM
COST: Free
Come enjoy the spectacular sounds of the symphony at our next Orchestra Pop-Up! A small ensemble of our talented musicians will be playing live music at the Mid Michigan Children's Museum.
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JULY 17 - Emagine Theatre, Birch Run |
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JULY 20 - Otto Roeser Park, Saginaw |
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WHERE: 1100 Van Buren, Saginaw
WHEN: July 20 at 10-11:30 AM
COST: Free
Who doesn’t love to create fun? Come out and let your imagination go wild with create-and-take art projects. There may even be some games or shaving cream fun involved for those who aren’t afraid to get their hands messy.
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JULY 21 - Imerman Park, Saginaw |
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WHERE: 3495 Midland Rd., Saginaw
WHEN: July 21 at 10-11:30 AM
COST: Free
Join Miss Maureen and Miss Beth from the Public Libraries of Saginaw for a hilarious puppet show that will engage the whole family! Presented in collaboration with the libraries’ “Tails and Tales” Summer Reading Program & the summer StoryWalk series.
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JULY 21 - Greater Midland Community Center, Midland |
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JULY 21 - Farmers Market, Frankenmuth |
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JULY 22 - William H. Haithco Recreation Park, Saginaw |
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WHERE: 2121 Schust Rd, Saginaw
WHEN: July 22 at 10-11:30 AM
COST: Free
Who doesn’t love to create fun? Come out and let your imagination go wild with create-and-take art projects. There may even be some games or shaving cream fun involved for those who aren’t afraid to get their hands messy.
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JULY 22 - Fordney Park, Saginaw |
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WHERE: 1118-1300 Chestnut, Saginaw
WHEN: July 22 at 10-11:30 AM
COST: Free
"The Rhythm is Gonna Get You" will be a fun and exciting musical experience! Music on the Move participants will have the opportunity to play different rhythm instruments in a group setting. They will learn to keep a steady beat with drums & tambourines, shake maracas, strum a guitar, find their voice and dance with the music! Music on the Move will be presented by Music for Munchkins, Creator/Vocalist Michele Spitz.
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JULY 22 - The Castle Museum, Saginaw |
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JULY 23 - 25 - Saginaw Chippewa Tribal Campground, Mt. Pleasant |
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JULY 25 -31 - Isabella County Fair Grounds, Mt. Pleasant |
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WHERE: 500 N Mission, Mt. Pleasant
COST: $5.00 PARKING FEE
Enjoy amusement rides, entertainment, rodeos, derbies, tractor pulls and more at the annual Isabella County Youth & Farm Fair at the Isabella Fairgrounds July 25 - 31, 2021.
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JULY 28 - Showboat Park, Chesaning |
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WHERE: 100 S. Saginaw, Chesaning
WHEN: July 28 at 10-11:30 AM
COST: Free
Who doesn’t love to create fun? Come out and let your imagination go wild with create-and-take art projects. There may even be some games or shaving cream fun involved for those who aren’t afraid to get their hands messy.
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JULY 29 - Bliss Park, Saginaw |
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WHERE: 1404-1498 N. Harris St., Saginaw
WHEN: July 29 at 10-11:30 AM
COST: Free
Can you build it? Yes you Can!!! This playdate theme gives children the opportunity to create with several different types of materials such as wood, foam, cardboard, oversized blocks and many other exciting options. Let your imagination be the limit at this hands on event!
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JULY 29 - Heritage Park, Frankenmuth |
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WHERE: Heritage Park, 601 Weiss Street
Frankenmuth
WHEN: July 31 at 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
COST: Free
Antique fire truck displays and pumping events. Parade through downtown on Saturday morning.
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4-H PROGRAMS - SAGINAW COUNTY |
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THE SAGINAW COUNTY 4-H NEWSLETTER
The newsletter list virtual programs and events that book kids and teenagers will love. Including: STEM, Wellness, and Leadership classes.
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4-H PROGRAMS - BAY COUNTY |
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THE BAY COUNTY 4-H NEWSLETTER
The newsletter list virtual programs and events that book kids and teenagers will love. Including: STEM, Wellness, and Leadership classes.
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AUGUST 3 - Uptown, Bay City |
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AUGUST 3 - Saginaw Township Soccer Complex, Saginaw |
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Meet Up and Eat Up
Michigan Department of Education’s Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) site locator. The SFSP was created to ensure that children in lower-income areas could continue to receive nutritious meals during long school vacations, when they do not have access to the National School Lunch or School Breakfast Programs. Use the SFSP site locator to find a SFSP site near you.
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PRESCHOOL & DAYCARE RESOURCE |
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Great Start to Quality helps families find the best early learning settings for their children and helps educators improve the care they give to children.
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DO YOU NEED HELP PAYING YOUR BILLS? |
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211 is here 24/7/365 days to connect you with help of all kinds, like housing support to financial assistance.
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Great Lakes Bay Parents social media keeps you informed about all things family and child related occurring in the Great Lakes Bay Region. |
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