Upcoming events.
MSU Online Extension Extras Parenting Hour - Essential Skills for Learning and Life
June 10: Essential Skills for Learning and Life
From birth children begin learning about the world around them. There are some essential skills that help set children up for success in learning and in life. Essential Skills for Learning and Life will help parents learn about social emotional intelligence, the critical skills children need to learn and how you can incorporate them into everyday interactions with young children and gain resources to support skill building.
Extension Extras Parenting Hour is a free online series of parenting workshops that provides guidance for parents of young children as they navigate the challenges, joys, and concerns of parenting.
Certificates for participation are provided upon completion of the class.
Participants have the option to attend and actively participate via computer, or an app on a tablet or smartphone. Attendees can also listen to the presentation via phone (by calling in). Those who choose to call in must contact the instructor for directions on how to be eligible for a certificate.
If multiple people in the same location want to participate in the webinar and need certificates, they have to join the webinar separately or contact the instructor for special instructions to each receive a certificate.
MSU Online Kinship Caregiver Workshops: Together We Can - Co-Parenting
June 11: Together We Can: Co-parenting
Raising children is a team effort. The adults in a child’s life need to consider their children’s needs as they parent together. Build upon your knowledge and skills to promote healthy family and parenting relationships. This workshop is for all primary caregivers of children (married, divorced, single, step, grandparent, aunt, etc.)
Kinship Caregiver workshops are a free online series of workshops that provide guidance for caregivers of children as they navigate the joys, challenges and concerns of raising children.
Certificates for participation are provided upon completion of the class.
Participants have the option to attend and actively participate via computer, or an app on a tablet or smartphone. Attendees can also listen to the presentation via phone (by calling in). Those who choose to call in must contact the instructor for directions on how to be eligible for a certificate.
If multiple people in the same location want to participate in the webinar and need certificates, they have to join the webinar separately or contact the instructor for special instructions to each receive a certificate.
Michigan Sugar Festival in Sebewaing
The Michigan Sugar Festival is full of family fun! Join Bayshore camp for inflatables, a climbing wall, and laser tag at the tennis courts on Friday & Saturday! Inflatables will be open from 1-4pm and the climbing wall and laser tag will be open from 6-9pm. For more information, check out the Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/MichiganSugarFestivalSebewaingMI/
The Timber Creek Petting Farm is back at the festival, too! Shows begin at 1pm, 3pm, and 5pm at the village park. For more: https://www.facebook.com/MichiganSugarFestivalSebewaingMI/
Free Movie Madness Mondays at the Harbor Beach Library: Angry Birds
These movies are FREE! They start every Monday at 7pm. Concessions are available for purchase.
MSU Online Extension Extras Parenting Hour - Introduction to Positive and Adverse Childhood Experiences
June 17- Introduction to Positive and Adverse Childhood Experiences
ACES (Adverse Childhood Experiences)are traumatic events that occur in childhood and can have an impact throughout our lives. PCES (Positive Childhood Experiences) buffer the impact of ACES. Attendees of this workshop will learn about the landmark ACEs study, ACEs and health problems, and what steps can be taken to increase positive and protective factors to decrease risk factors for youth.
Extension Extras Parenting Hour is a free online series of parenting workshops that provides guidance for parents of young children as they navigate the challenges, joys, and concerns of parenting.
Certificates for participation are provided upon completion of the class.
Participants have the option to attend and actively participate via computer, or an app on a tablet or smartphone. Attendees can also listen to the presentation via phone (by calling in). Those who choose to call in must contact the instructor for directions on how to be eligible for a certificate.
If multiple people in the same location want to participate in the webinar and need certificates, they have to join the webinar separately or contact the instructor for special instructions to each receive a certificate.
Cradle to Crayons: Taco 'Bout a Groovy Time at the Huron Learning Center Playground
Join us at the Huron Learning Center Playground for some whacky taco-making to kick off our “Pete the Cat Summer!”
Register here: https://forms.gle/G57J3n312vpLQxKa9
MSU Online Kinship Caregiver Lunch and Learn Classes: The Birds and the Bees - Talking with Kids about Sex
June 20: The Birds and the Bees: Talking with Kids about Sex
Talking with kids about sex can be challenging and awkward. In this session we will explore the importance of having honest discussions about bodies, sex, and sexuality and how to have age appropriate conversations with your child that build a relationship of open communication and trust.
Kinship Caregiver lunch and learn workshops are a free online series of workshops that provide guidance for caregivers of children as they navigate the joys, challenges and concerns of raising children.
Certificates for participation are provided upon completion of the class.
Participants have the option to attend and actively participate via computer, or an app on a tablet or smartphone. Attendees can also listen to the presentation via phone (by calling in). Those who choose to call in must contact the instructor for directions on how to be eligible for a certificate.
If multiple people in the same location want to participate in the webinar and need certificates, they have to join the webinar separately or contact the instructor for special instructions to each receive a certificate.
Paint in the Park
Join Jenny Turner and the Friends of the Library group for the Paint in the Park party
in the pavilion next to the Bad Axe Area District Library! All supplies included.
This event takes place from 2 to 4 p.m., Saturday, June 21.
The paint project is for children with a parent present to supervise.
Registration: $20 to be paid to the library; Deadline: Wednesday, June 18.
Register by stopping in or calling the library at 989-269-8538.
Sorry, no refunds for cancellations.
Free Movie Madness Mondays at the Harbor Beach Library: Wonka
These movies are FREE! They start every Monday at 7pm. Concessions are available for purchase.
Paint in the Park
Join Jenny Turner and the Friends of the Library group for the Paint in the Park party
in the pavilion next to the Bad Axe Area District Library! All supplies included.
This event takes place from 5:30 to 8:30, Tuesday, June 24.
The paint project is for adults and older teens.
Registration: $25 to be paid to the library; Deadline: Saturday, June 21.
Register by stopping in or calling the library at 989-269-8538.
Sorry, no refunds for cancellations.
MSU Online Extension Extras Parenting Hour - Unlock the Conversation: Safety from Guns for Parents
June 24: Unlock the Conversation: Gun Safety for Parents
Parents have a desire to keep children safe, and safety from guns is one part of the environment kids live and play in that needs to be considered. This workshop will discuss data on firearm injuries and deaths, safe storage options, how to have conversations both with your family and other parents to discuss gun accessibility in places children play, and talking with kids about staying safe from guns.
Extension Extras Parenting Hour is a free online series of parenting workshops that provides guidance for parents of young children as they navigate the challenges, joys, and concerns of parenting.
Certificates for participation are provided upon completion of the class.
Participants have the option to attend and actively participate via computer, or an app on a tablet or smartphone. Attendees can also listen to the presentation via phone (by calling in). Those who choose to call in must contact the instructor for directions on how to be eligible for a certificate.
If multiple people in the same location want to participate in the webinar and need certificates, they have to join the webinar separately or contact the instructor for special instructions to each receive a certificate.
Cradle to Crayons: Groovy Imaginators’ Craft Day
Join us at the Huron Intermediate School district for groovy crafts with Stephanie Hooper!
Register here: https://forms.gle/o2G3QXZx2rGbWD548
Free Movie Madness Mondays at the Harbor Beach Library: Emoji Movie
These movies are FREE! They start every Monday at 7pm. Concessions are available for purchase.
McLaren Thumb Region's Childbirth Education Classes
Classes are taught as a series, beginning on July 8, 2025 and continuing on July 15 and July 22 from 6-8pm. The classes cost $30. If interested, find flyers at McLaren Thumb Region to complete a registration form and make the $30 deposit.
Classes are held at McLaren Thumb Region in the Distance Learning Center. Topics will include nutrition and healthy lifestyle, labor and delivery process, warning signs in pregnancy, and much more.
Cradle to Crayons: Splashin’ & Treasure Huntin’ with Pete!
Join us at the Helen Stevens Memorial Pool in Cass City for a fun afternoon of water adventure and treasure hunting! TAT bus transportation available - meets at the Huron ISD at 1299 S Thomas Road at 1:45pm.
Register here: https://forms.gle/AEh5PbRK1dDTiDFn8
Cradle to Crayons: Berry Bright with Pete’s Magic Sight
Join us at Turner Blueberry Farm for a fun day of blueberry picking and magic sunglasses! TAT bus transportation available - meets at the Huron ISD at 1299 S Thomas Road at 10:15am.
Register here: https://forms.gle/aS3BqBDXcKE1CuWX6
Cradle to Crayons: Sweet Swings & Ice Cream Things
Join us at Sandy Dunes Adventure Golf for a fun day of putt putt golf and ice cream! TAT bus transportation available - meets at the Huron ISD at 1299 S Thomas Road at 10:35am.
Register here: https://forms.gle/xr9qPFWuFTF3pUbt9
Cradle to Crayons: Groovy Ducks & Silly Quacks
Join us at the Huron ISD for a fun day of silly songs, games, and ducks!
Register here: https://forms.gle/Tjm36aAHsYTuGCYV8
Cradle to Crayons: Pete the Cat’s Funky Farm Day
Join us at Szymanski’s Creekside Acres for a fun day of exploring the sunflower fields and MORE! TAT bus transportation available. Bus leaves the Huron ISD at 1299 S Thomas Road Bad Axe, MI at 10:35am.
Register here: https://forms.gle/eC5aAta7jLBdsPQUA
McLaren Thumb Region's Childbirth Education Classes
Classes are taught as a series, beginning on September 9, 2025 and continuing on September 16 and September 23 from 6-8pm. The classes cost $30. If interested, find flyers at McLaren Thumb Region to complete a registration form and make the $30 deposit.
Classes are held at McLaren Thumb Region in the Distance Learning Center. Topics will include nutrition and healthy lifestyle, labor and delivery process, warning signs in pregnancy, and much more.
Great Start Collaborative Meeting
Meetings are held in the Professional Development room in the administration building at the Huron ISD. We host the meeting as a hybrid meeting for in-person or virtual via Zoom for those who cannot make it in person. Please email Sarah for a Zoom link at sladd@huronisd.org
Great Start Collaborative Meeting
Meetings are held in the Professional Development room in the administration building at the Huron ISD. We host the meeting as a hybrid meeting for in-person or virtual via Zoom for those who cannot make it in person. Please email Sarah for a Zoom link at sladd@huronisd.org
McLaren Thumb Region's Childbirth Education Classes
Classes are taught as a series, beginning on November 11, 2025 and continuing on November 18 and November 25 from 6-8pm. The classes cost $30. If interested, find flyers at McLaren Thumb Region to complete a registration form and make the $30 deposit.
Classes are held at McLaren Thumb Region in the Distance Learning Center. Topics will include nutrition and healthy lifestyle, labor and delivery process, warning signs in pregnancy, and much more.
Great Start Collaborative Meeting
Meetings are held in the Professional Development room in the administration building at the Huron ISD. We host the meeting as a hybrid meeting for in-person or virtual via Zoom for those who cannot make it in person. Please email Sarah for a Zoom link at sladd@huronisd.org
Great Start Collaborative Meeting
Meetings are held in the Professional Development room in the administration building at the Huron ISD. We host the meeting as a hybrid meeting for in-person or virtual via Zoom for those who cannot make it in person. Please email Sarah for a Zoom link at sladd@huronisd.org
Great Start Collaborative Meeting
Meetings are held in the Professional Development room in the administration building at the Huron ISD. We host the meeting as a hybrid meeting for in-person or virtual via Zoom for those who cannot make it in person. Please email Sarah for a Zoom link at sladd@huronisd.org
Free Movie Madness Mondays at the Harbor Beach Library: Inside Out 2
These movies are FREE! They start every Monday at 7pm. Concessions are available for purchase.
MSU Online Extension Lunch and Learn Webinar - Mindfully Feeding Infants & Toddlers
Mindfulness can be defined as paying attention in a particular way; on purpose, in the present moment and non-judgmentally. Research has shown that practicing mindfulness is effective in reducing stress-related symptoms such as worry, depression and physical tension, and may be helpful in managing chronic conditions.
Food is so much more than just fuel. Mealtime routines not only build strong relationships with people, but also a healthy relationship to food. During this workshop, participants will explore research on parenting styles, mindfulness and temperament and learn how those factors can lead to responsive feeding of infants and toddlers.
This training is designed to encourage ways for parents and caregivers to be responsive feeders to infants and toddlers.
Cost: FREE
Pigeon District Library Presents: Color Our World Summer Reading Kick-Off Open House
Summer Reading officially begins!
Adults, kids, and teens can stop in for their reading log, enter raffle drawings, and browse activities. And of course, to check out books!!!
Summer Kickoff at Ticket Trail LLC
Start your summer with epic fun, sweet treats, and awesome deals!
Here’s what’s happening:
BOGO Half Off Token Deal – Buy any token pack and get a second of equal or lesser value for HALF PRICE!
$5 Bounce House Entry – All-day access to our bounce houses!
FREE Popsicles – Cool off with a sweet treat (while supplies last!)
FREE Face Painting – Available from 1 PM to 5 PM
WIN a FREE Birthday Party Package! Every purchase from June 5th through June 8th = one entry into the drawing!
Don’t miss the games, the goodies, and your chance to kick off summer in style!
Invite your friends, bring the whole crew, and join the party on June 7th
MSU Online Extension Extras Parenting Hour - How Children Develop (Birth -5)
June 3: How Children Develop
Knowing about child development gives parents and caregivers the skills to best nurture children and identify potential developmental delays. In this workshop, participants will explore active learning, child developmental domains, and characteristics of typical development birth-5.
Extension Extras Parenting Hour is a free online series of parenting workshops that provides guidance for parents of young children as they navigate the challenges, joys, and concerns of parenting.
Certificates for participation are provided upon completion of the class.
Participants have the option to attend and actively participate via computer, or an app on a tablet or smartphone. Attendees can also listen to the presentation via phone (by calling in). Those who choose to call in must contact the instructor for directions on how to be eligible for a certificate.
If multiple people in the same location want to participate in the webinar and need certificates, they have to join the webinar separately or contact the instructor for special instructions to each receive a certificate.
MSU Online Extension Extras Parenting Hour - Let’s Talk: Parent and Provider Communication
May 27: Let's Talk: Parent and Provider Communication
Parents, child care providers, and teachers both play crucial roles in the development of children. Parents and providers always want the best for young children, but sometimes their perspectives are different and they may have trouble communicating effectively. Learning how to communicate effectively can help children thrive by providing consistency as well as relationships that are supportive. This workshop will help participants learn strategies to effectively communicate and explore ways to problem solve communication challenges.
Extension Extras Parenting Hour is a free online series of parenting workshops that provides guidance for parents of young children as they navigate the challenges, joys, and concerns of parenting.
Certificates for participation are provided upon completion of the class.
Participants have the option to attend and actively participate via computer, or an app on a tablet or smartphone. Attendees can also listen to the presentation via phone (by calling in). Those who choose to call in must contact the instructor for directions on how to be eligible for a certificate.
If multiple people in the same location want to participate in the webinar and need certificates, they have to join the webinar separately or contact the instructor for special instructions to each receive a certificate.
Ice Cream Social with the Historical Society of Caseville
$4.00 for adults; $2.00 for kids 10 & under. Ice cream sundaes with various toppings. Proceeds benefit the Historical Society of Caseville.
CAN Council Rolling Family Resource Center Parent Advisory Committee Meeting
See the flyer for more details!
CAN Council Parent Cafe
A gathering of parents, led by parents, for parents.
Parent Cafés are physically and emotionally safe spaces where parents and caregivers talk and listen to each other on topics that matter to them. During each Café parents will: Learn about the Protective Factors, Create strategies from their own wisdom and experiences to strengthen their families Receive practical tools and resources to take home Access to additional resources even when the Cafés are over Sign up today! A gathering of parents, led by parents, for parents. Held Wednesdays from 4-5:30pm at McLaren Thumb Region in Bad Axe.
For any inquiries, please reach out to ccharbonneau@cancouncil.org
MSU Online Extension Extras Parenting Hour - Purpose of Play
May 20: Purpose of Play
Play is a child’s work! Children need quality play experiences in early childhood to help them learn and develop. The Purpose of Play will help parents and caregivers discover why play-based education for young children is so critical to their social, emotional, language, cognitive and physical development. This workshop will help participants learn about why play matters, discuss why children today are not having play-based experiences at home, examine the value of outdoor, sensory and pretend play experiences, learn about the skills are learned through play and learn strategies to support play experiences for young children.
Extension Extras Parenting Hour is a free online series of parenting workshops that provides guidance for parents of young children as they navigate the challenges, joys, and concerns of parenting.
Certificates for participation are provided upon completion of the class.
Participants have the option to attend and actively participate via computer, or an app on a tablet or smartphone. Attendees can also listen to the presentation via phone (by calling in). Those who choose to call in must contact the instructor for directions on how to be eligible for a certificate.
If multiple people in the same location want to participate in the webinar and need certificates, they have to join the webinar separately or contact the instructor for special instructions to each receive a certificate.
Game Night at the First Baptist Church of Bad Axe
Join the First Baptist Church of Bad Axe for a night of family-friendly game fun!
MSU Online Guiding Principles for Highly Successful Parenting Webinar Series - May 2025
Dates: Thursdays, May 15, 22, 29, June 5, 12
Time: 7:30pm - 9:00pm ET
Location: The link for this webinar will be sent out after registration is complete.
This event is offered at no cost.
Class Information:
Guiding Principles for Highly Successful Parenting is a parenting series to help you explore ways that you can be highly effective in raising your kids to be successful in school and in life. This class is meant for parents of kids from toddlers to teens and will explore:
Developing family routines
Developing emotional control in your child
Being a calm assertive parent
Developing consistent rules and relationships
Learning from mistakes and developing empathy & the ability to be thankful as a result
Participation Information:
This is a series class and participants must plan on attending all five weeks.
Certificates for participation are provided upon completion of the series. In order to receive a certificate, participants must actively participate in the webinar throughout all five sessions.
Participants have the option to attend and actively participate via computer, or an app on a tablet or smartphone. Attendees can also listen to the presentation via phone (by calling in), but active participation is difficult over the phone due to the webinar format. Those who choose to call in must contact the instructor for instructions on how to be eligible for a certificate.
If multiple people in the same location want to participate in the webinar and need certificates, they have to join the webinar separately or contact the instructor for special instructions to each receive a certificate.
Nutrition Education Night at the Huron ISD
Registration Required: https://forms.gle/SfTbRcCseHnYfYeE7
MSU Online Kinship Caregiver Workshops: Reducing Challenging Behaviors in Toddlers
May 14: Reducing Challenging Behaviors in Toddlers
Toddlerhood can be a difficult time to navigate. From tantrums to biting, this program will focus on helping you decode what’s going on in a toddler’s world to help make the “terrible twos” the “terrific twos”.
Kinship Caregiver workshops are a free online series of workshops that provide guidance for caregivers of children as they navigate the joys, challenges and concerns of raising children.
Certificates for participation are provided upon completion of the class.
Participants have the option to attend and actively participate via computer, or an app on a tablet or smartphone. Attendees can also listen to the presentation via phone (by calling in). Those who choose to call in must contact the instructor for directions on how to be eligible for a certificate.
If multiple people in the same location want to participate in the webinar and need certificates, they have to join the webinar separately or contact the instructor for special instructions to each receive a certificate.