Great Start Livingston is incredibly grateful to Dave and Karen Rex for their extraordinary $30,000 donation in support of young children and families right here in Livingston County. This generous gift makes a real difference. It helps ensure that Great Start Livingston can continue strengthening early childhood supports during...
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We’re thrilled to shine a spotlight on The Simply Cherry Collection, Stop #2 on the Stories in Storefronts StoryWalk® in Downtown Howell! This local gem is more than just a shop—it’s a community connector that celebrates school pride, family bonds, and meaningful partnerships. 💬 “At The Simply Cherry Collection,...
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Mark your calendar—Saturday, August 2 is the day to get your little ones ready to start the school year strong! Join Great Start Livingston and our partners at the Livingston County Health Department for Ready, Set, School!—a free, fun, and interactive back-to-school event designed especially for families with young...
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By Kasey Hilton, Development Associate / Advocate, Arc Livingston Every July, Disability Pride Month invites us to celebrate—and reckon with—the presence, power, and potential of the largest minority group in the world: the disability community. As a disability advocate, former educator, and mother to a child with a disability, I’ve...
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☀️ Storytelling Under the Sun: A Heartfelt Thank You! What a beautiful morning of storytelling under the sun at The AMP in Downtown Brighton! On July 23, families gathered on picnic blankets, wide-eyed and ready for adventure, as we welcomed the incredible Laura Pershin Raynor to the stage for...
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Looking for a fun, free, and family-friendly event this summer? Join us on Wednesday, July 23 at 10:00 AM at The AMP in Downtown Brighton for an unforgettable morning of storytelling, laughter, and imagination! As part of the Children’s Summer Series, the Brighton Arts & Culture Commission and Great...
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We’re excited to shine a spotlight on Alyssum Patch Contemporary Quilt Shop, Stop #12 on this summer’s Stories in Storefronts StoryWalk® in Downtown Howell! 🌊📚 Owner Angela Beskow shared,💬 “I love that our shop is part of StoryWalk, because I’m also a mom who has enjoyed experiencing this program...
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📣 Exciting news for our Livingston County littles and their families! We’re thrilled to announce that a brand-new StoryWalk® is coming soon to Unadilla Township Community Park, located between Hadley and Joslin Lake Roads in the southwestern corner of Livingston County. At Great Start Livingston, we believe every child...
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We’re making waves in Fowlerville — with a brand-new Book in the StoryWalk featuring the lively, rhyming book “Commotion in the Ocean” by Giles Andreae and David Wojtowycz! 🌊🐙 Now installed at Centennial Park, this StoryWalk is a wonderful way for families with young children to enjoy fresh air,...
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We’re still smiling from the joy that filled the air during our recent Books & Beats concert at 2|42 Community Center in Brighton! With more than 300 families joining us to sing, dance, and celebrate early literacy, it was a true reflection of Livingston County’s vibrant family community. 💙...
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What a beautiful morning for some fun at Oceola Township Park in Howell! Our first Great Start Livingston Summer Playdate of the season was a hit, and we’re so grateful to all the families who joined us. Together, we: Event Highlights Included: Scaredy Squirrel read-aloud + bravery-themed craft Bracelet-making...
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Guest post by Krista Smith Krista Smith has a background in youth program development, and is passionate about sharing her love of the arts with kids. She teaches a variety of art classes locally for both adults and youth. Krista and her husband stay busy raising two tween boys,...
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At Great Start Livingston, we believe every child deserves the chance to fall in love with reading. So far this year, we’ve distributed more than 1,500 books to young children across Livingston County, and we’re just getting started! That’s 1,500+ moments of imagination sparked, bedtime stories shared, giggles heard,...
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