Community events/ Community Partner/ Events/ Family Coalition
Community events/ Community Partner/ Events/ Family Coalition
Looking for a simple way to support local families? Stop into Biggby Coffee at 1485 N. Michigan Avenue in Howell (in the plaza with Jonna’s Market) anytime between 6 a.m. and 8 p.m. on Friday, April 11 to help raise funds for the Great Start Livingston Family Coalition! 💵...
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Advocacy/ Child Abuse Prevention/ Community events/ Community Impact & Volunteerism/ Community Involvement/ Community Partner/ Events
Advocacy/ Child Abuse Prevention/ Community events/ Community Impact & Volunteerism/ Community Involvement/ Community Partner/ Events
On April 2, 2025, the Howell Carnegie District Library was filled with music, celebration, and a sea of blue pinwheels as the community gathered for the annual Plant a Pinwheel event. Hosted by LACASA Center’s Child Abuse Prevention (CAP) Council and Great Start Livingston, the event celebrates local heroes...
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Community events/ Community Events & Engagement/ Community Partner/ Early Childhood Education/ Events/ Family Coalition/ Newsletters/ Parent Coalition/ Support
Community events/ Community Events & Engagement/ Community Partner/ Early Childhood Education/ Events/ Family Coalition/ Newsletters/ Parent Coalition/ Support
👋 Welcome! At Great Start Livingston, we believe strong communities start with strong kids. In March, we explored how resilience is built, celebrated early literacy with a big family event, and continued connecting families to free local supports. Read on for highlights and tools to help your family grow!...
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Community events/ Community Impact & Volunteerism/ Events/ Family Coalition/ Livingston County Early Literacy Collaborative/ Low Cost / Free Family Fun
Community events/ Community Impact & Volunteerism/ Events/ Family Coalition/ Livingston County Early Literacy Collaborative/ Low Cost / Free Family Fun
What a day! Family Fun Day 2025 was a vibrant, joyful celebration of early literacy—and our hearts are still full from all the smiles, songs, and storybook moments we shared together. 🌟 Thank you to the 570+ families who joined us on March 15, 2025 at 2|42 Community Center...
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Community events/ Events/ Family Coalition/ Outdoor Activities/ Parent Coalition/ School/ School Readiness Campaign
Community events/ Events/ Family Coalition/ Outdoor Activities/ Parent Coalition/ School/ School Readiness Campaign
Our Summer Activity Calendar is here! This calendar is filled with fun games, ideas and activities for you and your child. Working on these activities together will be great practice to prepare for kindergarten and beyond. This calendar was designed for children getting ready to start kindergarten in the...
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Community events/ Community Partner/ Developmental Milestones/ Education/ Low Cost / Free Family Fun/ Parent Education/ Resources/ Virtual Events/ Virtual Learning
Community events/ Community Partner/ Developmental Milestones/ Education/ Low Cost / Free Family Fun/ Parent Education/ Resources/ Virtual Events/ Virtual Learning
Michigan State University Extension Child and Family Development December Offerings MSU Extension has a wide range of free online classes for parents and caregivers of children of all ages and early childhood professionals. See below for our December offerings! Please reach out to your local Extension office or find a Child and Family Development team member near you! Follow our Facebook page for more information and resources...
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Child Abuse Prevention/ Community events/ Community Partner/ Guest Post
Child Abuse Prevention/ Community events/ Community Partner/ Guest Post
Plant a Pinwheel Celebration Wednesday, April 5, 2023Noon  Howell Carnegie District Library314 W. Grand River Ave.Held inside on the library’s main floor   Featuring Speaker: Michelle Walters – State of Michigan ACEs Project Coordinator Singing Performances: Children of Voyager Elementary School Award Presentation: Champion for Children Award recipient announced Pinwheel Planting: Along the garden beds...
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Community events/ Events/ Grandparents/ Literacy/ Reading
Community events/ Events/ Grandparents/ Literacy/ Reading
Kids, families, and friends are invited to Family Fun Day: Celebrate Early Childhood on Saturday, March 11 from 10:15 – 11:15am at 2/42 Church, 7526 Grand River Avenue, Brighton, MI. Enjoy an interactive music concert with Beverly Meyer – The Music Lady at 10:30am. Meyer will have everyone up...
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Community events/ Education/ Events/ Language/ Literacy/ Parent Education/ Parent Resources/ Reading/ Summer
Community events/ Education/ Events/ Language/ Literacy/ Parent Education/ Parent Resources/ Reading/ Summer
It is time for Summer Reading Programs and activities! Summer Reading Programs are easy, fun and for all ages! All of our county libraries have fun events planned this summer. The libraries provide free/low-cost activities for children and families. Summer Reading programs encourage children to read and help develop...
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Baby Fair/ Breastfeeding/ Community events/ Home Visiting/ Infant/ MDHHS/ Parent Education/ Parent Resources/ Prenatal/ Resources/ Safety/ Sleep/ Virtual Events
Baby Fair/ Breastfeeding/ Community events/ Home Visiting/ Infant/ MDHHS/ Parent Education/ Parent Resources/ Prenatal/ Resources/ Safety/ Sleep/ Virtual Events
Are you a new or expecting parent? Join the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) for a virtual baby fair to learn how to be better prepared for your best adventure yet! Learn about resources available to you, important information, and ask questions to experts. Tuesday, June...
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Community events/ Events/ Guest Post/ Literacy/ Press Release/ Reading
Community events/ Events/ Guest Post/ Literacy/ Press Release/ Reading
CONTACT: Margaret Vergith Media Relations Coordinator mrvergith@brightonlibrary.info A Scavenger Hunt That Helps Build Early Literacy Skills Brighton, MI – February 18 – Families are invited to the fourth annual Family Fun Event. Join the excitement by participating in a lively outdoor scavenger hunt, March 1 through March 12. Designed...
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Community events/ Events/ Outdoor Activities/ Parent Coalition
Community events/ Events/ Outdoor Activities/ Parent Coalition
This past year created some new opportunities for us to build connections with our families. Through the Trusted Advisors grant, we have offered a Daddy and Me workshop for Dads and their child(ren). This interactive workshop encourages and shows how dads can help children become readers. In the past,...
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