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Community Calendar
Car Seat Safety: Big Rapids
From 10:00AM to 12:00PM
Are your children riding the safest possible? Stop by the Car Seat Safety Check and find out!
Where: Big Rapids Public Safety
435 Michigan Ave State Street, Big Rapids
When: First Tuesday of Each Month
Time: 10am-12pm
To make an appointment or for more information, please contact: Amy Eddinger, YAC Office 231-592-0129
FREE Cooking and Nutrition Class for Parents
5:30PM
Learn how to cook healthy meals on a budget every Tuesday from September 1st until October 6th at 5:30pm at Evart Free Methodist Church. Taught by a Chef and Nutrition instructor, you learn about cooking tips, ideas for raising healthy eaters, planning balanced meals, shopping smart, quick & affordable recipes, and healthy snacks. To sign up, please contact: Renee Sanders at (231) 832-6139 or email biselr@anr.msu.edu.
Preschool Registration
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Northeast Michigan Community Service Agency (NEMCSA) Head Start along with the Great Start School Readiness (GSRP) Programs in the Mecosta Osceola Intermediate School District as well as Pine River and Marion are accepting applications for children that will be 3 or 4 years old on or before September 1, 2015 for the 2015-16 school year. These programs are offered at no cost for families that qualify!
Rebeca Szpiech 1-231-527-1430
Big Rapids and Morley-Stanwood
Head Start/Great Start Programs
(Creative Minds/ Just Fours)
Linda Wernette 1-989-967-237
Mecosta-Remus, Evart, and Barryton Head Start/Chippewa Hills GSRP
Sue Cassavoy 1-231-743-2852
Marion and Pine River Head Start/GSRP
Mary Campbell 1-231-829-3221
Reed City and Pine River Head Start/GSRP
Barryton, Weidman, and Mecosta Elementary: Call 1-989-382-5311 or 1-231-972-7477
Literacy Link
Do you know anyone who struggles with reading or who might benefit from working with a certified tutor? The Literacy Link of Morton Township Library provides individual tutoring in literacy. Please ask your librarian for more information. Morton Township Library 110 South James Street Mecosta, Mi 49332 231-972-8375 Morton Township Library
Heat and Utility Assistance
If you need help, if you are worried about paying for your heat, if your heat is going to be shut off: Mid-Michigan Community Action can help. They have programs available to make sure you do not have to be cold in your home. MMCAA can help with the following:
- Deliverable Heating Fuel
- Heating emergencies
- Utility shut-offs
- Other household emergencies
Early Head Start
Early Head Start is a free program by Mid-Michigan Community Action offered to pregnant women, infants, toddlers ages 0-3, and their families. It is available in Clare, Gladwin, Mecosta, Midland,and Osceola Counties.
Program Features Include:
- One-on-One Weekly Home Visits
- Parent and Child Socialization Activities
- Support for Pregnant Women
- Breast Pump Loan Program
- Breastfeeding Support Group & Counseling
- Parent-Infant Massage Instruction
- Happiest Baby on the Block ™ Educator
- Parent Education & Involvement
- Access to Community Services and Resources
Children with disabilities welcome. Transportation may be available in your area.
Call toll free 1-877-386-4406 for more information.
Great Start Home Visits
A Home Visiter is available in Mecosta and Osceola counties to families with infant, toddler, and preschool age children.
This free program includes personal home visits with activities for parent and child together, developmental screenings, as well as parenting education and support to guide early learning. From newborn babies until the beginning of kindergarten, MOISD Great Start Home Visits can help you get the right start for your child.
Parents and Care Givers are also welcome to attend free Community Play Groups at the
Eastwood Early Childhood Center
410 North Third Avenue in Big Rapids.
They are held from 9:30am to 11:00am on Monday and Friday dates that follow the MOISD calendar.
To sign up for visits or more infomation, please call 231-592-9605.
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