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SUMMARY:Online: FREE - Teen Craft *RSVP with Bay County Library System
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual teen craft! Register to reserve your pack of supplies and Zoom code to attend this Teen-only Craft. Zoom info will be emailed to registrants in advance of the program. \nAll supplies are provided. Please indicate from which branch you prefer to pick up your supplies when you register. Supplies will be ready to be picked up 2 weeks before the program and may be picked up inside the library or via our curbside pickup service. Please contact the branch you would like to pick supplies up from to arrange curbside pickup. \n“Bee” Happy Wall Art – Tuesday\, September 13\, 2022\n4:00pm – 4:45pm – Register: BEE HAPPY WALL ART \nFall Fun – Wednesday\, September 28\, 2022\n4:15pm – 4:45pm – Register: FALL FUN
URL:https://greatlakesbayparents.com/event/online-free-teen-craft-rsvp-with-bay-county-library-system/2022-09-13/
LOCATION:Online Event\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bay-Arenac County,Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220802T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220802T160000
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UID:102267-1659452400-1659456000@greatlakesbayparents.com
SUMMARY:Online: FREE - "Coping with Grief & Loss for Teens" *RSVP with Michigan.gov
DESCRIPTION:When a friend or loved one dies\, it changes your world. As a young person\, you may find yourself struggling to deal with the new reality\, and painful emotions that come and go. This online workshop series offers perspective\, understanding and healing for people in their teens and early 20’s who are grieving. It uses art\, writing\, mental exercises and other techniques to teach coping skills and ways to feel better. \nRegister: COPING WITH GRIEF & LOSS \nHeld on ZOOM – Four consecutive Wednesdays at 3:00 p.m. \nAug. 2 – You might be having a hard time adjusting \nAug. 9 – You might be experiencing stress \nAug. 16 – You might be feeling overwhelmed \nAug. 23 – You may be avoiding difficult feelings\, like frustration\, anger or sadness
URL:https://greatlakesbayparents.com/event/online-free-coping-with-grief-loss-for-teens-rsvp-with-michigan-gov/2022-08-02/
LOCATION:Online Event\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bay-Arenac County,Gratiot-Isabella,Midland County,Online,Saginaw County
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220802T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220802T150000
DTSTAMP:20260607T201905
CREATED:20220618T134742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220618T134742Z
UID:101321-1659448800-1659452400@greatlakesbayparents.com
SUMMARY:Online: FREE - Teen Craft (Grades 6-12) *RSVP with the Bay County Library System
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual teen craft! Register to reserve your pack of supplies and Zoom code to attend this Teen-only Craft. Zoom info will be emailed to registrants in advance of the program. \nAll supplies are provided. Please indicate from which branch you prefer to pick up your supplies when you register. Supplies will be ready to be picked up 2 weeks before the program and may be picked up inside the library or via our curbside pickup service. Please contact the branch you would like to pick supplies up from to arrange curbside pickup. \n**Allow 2 business days for delivery to your branch if registering in the last two weeks before a program. \nTuesday\, August 2\, 2022\n2:00pm – 3:00pm – Beach Solar Light Jars  – Register: TEEN CRAFT \nTuesday\, August 9\, 2022\n2:00pm – 3:00pm – Painted Pour Rocks – Register: TEEN CRAFT \n  \n 
URL:https://greatlakesbayparents.com/event/online-free-teen-craft-grades-6-12-rsvp-with-the-bay-county-library-system/2022-08-02/
LOCATION:Online Event\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bay-Arenac County,Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220727T161400
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220727T164500
DTSTAMP:20260607T201905
CREATED:20220618T134358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220618T134944Z
UID:101319-1658938440-1658940300@greatlakesbayparents.com
SUMMARY:Online: FREE - Craft for Kids (age 5-12) * RSVP with the Bay County Library System
DESCRIPTION:Join some of our Children’s Librarians on Zoom to make some crafts! Virtual Craft programs are for children ages 5-12. \nAll supplies will be provided to registered children. Please indicate which branch you prefer to pick up your supplies from when you register. Supplies will be ready to be picked up 2 weeks before the program and may be picked up inside the library or via our curbside pickup service. Please contact the branch you would like to pick supplies up from to arrange curbside pickup. \nZoom info will be emailed to registrants in advance of the program. We request an adult supervise all children participating in these crafts in case they require assistance with the craft or technology. \nWednesday\, July 27\, 2022 at 4:15pm – 4:45pm – Register: CRAFT FOR KIDS: BUBBLE WRAP ART \nWednesday\, August 10\, 2022 at\n4:15pm – 4:45pm – Register: BACK TO SCHOOL NOTEBOOK
URL:https://greatlakesbayparents.com/event/online-free-craft-for-kids-bubble-wrap-art-age-5-12-with-the-bay-county-library-system/2022-07-27/
LOCATION:Online Event\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bay-Arenac County,Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220715T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220715T190000
DTSTAMP:20260607T201905
CREATED:20220419T145809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220419T145809Z
UID:97447-1657908000-1657911600@greatlakesbayparents.com
SUMMARY:Midland & Virtual: Tri-Kids-Try Youth Triathlon *RSVP @ Plymouth park
DESCRIPTION:Kids will build confidence and have fun in this youth triathlon! Racers will swim\, bike and run their way around and through Plymouth Park to reach the finish. Along the way\, our race volunteers are there to help racers and cheer them on to the finish! TKT Finishers Medal. \nNot sure about tackling a youth triathlon? No worries! Join us for a fun training experience at the Kids Triathlon Camp (July 11 -15). Register for the Camp-Tri combo with one click/one price $170. \nKnow the distances…choose for a challenging and successful race experience! \nAGE GROUPS Ages 6-11 | 25-meter swim | 1.75 miles (1 lap) bike | .5 mile run = 1 lap Ages 12-15 | 50-meter swim | 1 length of the pool | 3.5 miles (2 laps) bike | .5 mile run = 1 lap \nOPEN DIVISION Ages 6-11 | 100-meter swim | 2 lengths of the pool | 3.5 miles (2 laps) bike | 1 mile run = 2 laps Ages 12-15 | 200-meter swim | 4 lengths of the pool | 5.25 miles (3 laps) bike | 1.5 mile run = 3 laps \nLowest price until May 31. Increases occur on June 1 and packet pick up. Fees are Non-Refundable / Non-Transferrable \nHave a young one (Ages 3- 5) looking to participate? Try out our Friday night MINI TKT! Limited to first 75 registered. 6PM Start \nCost: \nYOUTH (AGE 6-15) $32 – $50\nMINI TKT (AGE 3-5) $10 -$15\nVIRTUAL* CREATE MY TRI $25 – $30 \nLearn More: TRI-KIDS-TRY YOUTH TRIATHLON \nWe run Rain or Shine! Packet Pick-Up 5-7PM – Friday\, July 15 and Saturday\, July 16 from 7AM – 7:45AM at Plymouth Park Pool. *Transition Area closes at 7:50AM. Race Waves Start at 8:15AM.
URL:https://greatlakesbayparents.com/event/midland-virtual-tri-kids-try-youth-triathlon-rsvp-plymouth-park/2022-07-15/
LOCATION:Plymouth Park\, 1508 E Wheeler St.\, Midland\, MI\, 48642\, United States
CATEGORIES:Midland County,Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220713T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220713T170000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220713T161503Z
UID:102274-1657728000-1657731600@greatlakesbayparents.com
SUMMARY:Online: FREE - "Teen Talk" *RSVP with Michigan.gov
DESCRIPTION:Have you been feeling (pick one): Anxious? Depressed? Worried? Concerned about a friend or family member? It might help to talk it out! \nIn this weekly talk group for people aged 14 to 17\, you can share your ups and downs with other teens\, and hear about their experiences\, too. A friendly Stay Well counselor will listen in\, to help participants process their feelings. \nEach Teen Talk session will last one hour. \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. \nNOTE: This is an emotional-support talk session. Registration information is for use during the session and to assist with our safety protocol\, if needed. This is not mental health treatment\, and no information will be retained. \nRegister: TEEN TALK \nWednesdays at 4 PM
URL:https://greatlakesbayparents.com/event/online-free-teen-talk-rsvp-with-michigan-gov/2022-07-13/
LOCATION:Online Event\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bay-Arenac County,Gratiot-Isabella,Midland County,Online,Saginaw County
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220601T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220601T170000
DTSTAMP:20260607T201905
CREATED:20220528T114323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220528T114323Z
UID:100905-1654099200-1654102800@greatlakesbayparents.com
SUMMARY:Online: TEEN TALK (age 14-17) * RSVP with Stay Well - Michigan Government
DESCRIPTION:Have you been feeling (pick one): Anxious? Depressed? Worried? Concerned about a friend or family member? It might help to talk it out! \nIn this weekly talk group for people aged 14 to 17\, you can share your ups and downs with other teens\, and hear about their experiences\, too. A friendly Stay Well counselor will listen in\, to help participants process their feelings. \nEach Teen Talk session will last one hour. \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. \nNOTE: This is an emotional-support talk session. Registration information is for use during the session and to assist with our safety protocol\, if needed. This is not mental health treatment\, and no information will be retained. \nRegister: TEEN TALK  \nJune 1\, 8\, 15\, 22\, 29 \nat 4 PM
URL:https://greatlakesbayparents.com/event/online-teen-talk-age-14-17-rsvp-with-stay-well-michigan-government/2022-06-01/
LOCATION:Online Event\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bay-Arenac County,Gratiot-Isabella,Midland County,Online,Saginaw County
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220426T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220426T170000
DTSTAMP:20260607T201905
CREATED:20220322T182259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220421T172418Z
UID:96523-1650990600-1650992400@greatlakesbayparents.com
SUMMARY:Online: FREE - You Choose Book Club (ages 6 -12) *RSVP @ Bay County Library System
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an adventure where you choose how the story ends! We’ll blend fun activities with Zoom voting to choose the story together\, and hopefully survive the adventure. \nThis month\, we’ll test our survival skills in extreme weather\, including hurricanes and tornados! To kick off our storm chasing adventure\, we will be creating our own tornados (safely confined in a jar!). \nRegistration is required to receive the Zoom link. All supplies will be provided to registered children. Please indicate which branch you prefer to pick up your supplies from when you register. Supplies will be ready to be picked up 2 weeks before the program and may be picked up inside the library or via our curbside pickup service. Please contact the branch you would like to pick supplies up from to arrange curbside pickup. \n\nTuesday\, April 26 at 4:30pm – 5:00pm – Register: YOU CHOOSE BOOK CLUB \nTuesday\, May 10 at 4:30pm – 5:00pm – Register: YOU CHOOSE BOOK CLUB \nTuesday\, May 24 at  4:30pm – 5:00pm – Register: YOU CHOOSE BOOK CLUB
URL:https://greatlakesbayparents.com/event/online-free-you-choose-book-club-ages-6-12-rsvp-bay-county-library-system-3/2022-04-26/
LOCATION:Online Event\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bay-Arenac County,Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220317T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220317T113000
DTSTAMP:20260607T201905
CREATED:20220222T192017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220222T192257Z
UID:95473-1647513000-1647516600@greatlakesbayparents.com
SUMMARY:Online: FREE - Apprenticeship 101 (age 14-19) *RSVP @ MSU Extension
DESCRIPTION:Learn about Registered Apprenticeships as a career option and expand career awareness of occupations with high demand and high wage in Michigan related to agriculture and natural resources. Jobs and careers that may have registered apprenticeships include welders\, plumbers\, farriers\, some animal care\, and horticultural positions as well as electricians and mechanics. Attend this session to learn more. This session is designed for 14-19 year olds. \nThe 2022 MI Ag Ideas to Grow With conference will be held virtually\, February 28-March 31\, 2022. It will be a month-long program encompassing many aspects of the agricultural industry and offer a full array of educational sessions for farmers and homeowners interested in food production and other agricultural endeavors. While there is no cost to participate\, attendees must register to receive the necessary zoom links. Registrants can attend as many sessions as they would like and are also able to jump around between tracks. RUP and CCA credits will be offered for several of the sessions. More information can be found at:’https://www.canr.msu.edu/miagideas/ \nMarch 17\, 2022 10:30AM – 11:30AM – REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT \nMarch 17\, 2022 2:00PM – 3:00PM – REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT \nMarch 17\, 2022 6:30PM – 7:30PM – REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT
URL:https://greatlakesbayparents.com/event/online-free-apprenticeship-101-age-14-19-rsvp-msu-extension/2022-03-17/
LOCATION:Online Event\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bay-Arenac County,Gratiot-Isabella,Midland County,Online,Saginaw County
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220310T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220310T194500
DTSTAMP:20260607T201905
CREATED:20220222T191539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220222T191539Z
UID:95467-1646937000-1646941500@greatlakesbayparents.com
SUMMARY:Online: FREE - Michigan Birding 101 - Equipment and how to ID Birds *RSVP @ MSU Extension
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we explore the wonderful hobby of birding over 4 classes. This series will cover exciting topics such as where to find rare winter birds\, how to choose and use binoculars\, how to identify common birds and how to plan out your next birding adventure. \nWe will have instructional time at the start of each class followed by a Q&A session. \nThis a great opportunity for those new to the hobby or looking to get started! \nREGISTER FOR THESE EVENTS \nSchedule: Thursdays at 6:30-7:45 p.m.\nMarch 10 – Birding 101: Equipment and how to ID Birds\nMarch 17 – Backyard Birding: Backyard feeding and backyard bird ID\nMarch 24 – Conserve the Birds: Birding ethics and backyard habitats/native planting\nMarch 31 – Birding in Michigan: Where to go and what to see
URL:https://greatlakesbayparents.com/event/online-free-michigan-birding-101-equipment-and-how-to-id-birds-rsvp-msu-extension/2022-03-10/
LOCATION:Online Event\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bay-Arenac County,Gratiot-Isabella,Midland County,Online,Saginaw County
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220310T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220310T170000
DTSTAMP:20260607T201905
CREATED:20220223T162039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220223T162611Z
UID:95596-1646899200-1646931600@greatlakesbayparents.com
SUMMARY:Online: FREE - Rocket's Rock and Rhyme Puppet Shows @ Public Libraries of Saginaw
DESCRIPTION:Rocket the dog will introduce a puppet show that is filed with surprises you won’t want to miss. Visit the Public Libraries of Saginaw Facebook page for new puppet shows posted on Thursdays! \nLEARN MORE \nThursday\, March 10 & 24\nAll Day
URL:https://greatlakesbayparents.com/event/online-free-rockets-rock-and-rhyme-puppet-shows-public-libraries-of-saginaw/2022-03-10/
LOCATION:Online Event\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online,Saginaw County
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220301T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220301T173000
DTSTAMP:20260607T201905
CREATED:20220217T141035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220217T141035Z
UID:95193-1646152200-1646155800@greatlakesbayparents.com
SUMMARY:Online: FREE - Exploring with Scientists *RSVP with MSU Extension
DESCRIPTION:Exploring with Scientists is a online series that connects upper elementary and middle school students with graduate students conducting ecological research at the Station. Each of the six programs\, will focus on a certain type of animal or insect and touch on how scientists collect data in the field. Participants will be able to submit questions related to natural history\, research and science careers. \nREGISTER FOR THIS EVENT \nTuesdays from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m \nMarch 1st: How do some species avoid extinction?\nMarch 8th: How do we actually DO the science?\nMarch 15th: Plant-feeding Insects?\nMarch 22nd: Do birds avoid noisy habitats?\nApril 5th: What are microbes?\nApril 12th: In what ways do pollinators impact the evolution of flower shape? \n 
URL:https://greatlakesbayparents.com/event/online-free-exploring-with-scientists-rsvp-with-msu-extension/2022-03-01/
LOCATION:Online Event\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bay-Arenac County,Gratiot-Isabella,Midland County,Online,Saginaw County
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220216T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220216T173000
DTSTAMP:20260607T201905
CREATED:20220127T163724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220328T134239Z
UID:95009-1645027200-1645032600@greatlakesbayparents.com
SUMMARY:Online: Chemistry in Action (4-7th Grade) *RSVP @  The Center for Excellence in STEM Education
DESCRIPTION:What might milk\, balloons\, shrinky dinks\, shaving cream\, salt\, pop bottles\, diapers\, and a few other materials have in common? \nThat’s right!! These are a few of the materials we’ll be using in an upcoming chemistry workshop series! Always hands-on\, occasionally messy\, and often fun! \nAttend on-campus (masks required)\, tune in synchronously over Zoom\, or use the materials and recorded sessions to get curious when it’s convenient for you. Most materials for each workshop will be provided\, though attendees tuning in from home may need a few household staples such as milk\, ice\, salt\, water\, etc. Chemistry kits can be picked up or mailed to you the week of February 7th. \nLed by former high school chemistry teachers Center director Julie Cunningham and faculty member Jen Weible\, this event is most appropriate for grades 4 – 7. \nCost: $30 \nREGISTER FOR THIS EVENT \nWed Feb 16\, 4:00 – 5:30 PM (EST)\nWed Mar 2\, 4:00 – 5:30 PM (EST)\nWed Mar 16\, 4:00 – 5:30 PM (EDT)\nWed Mar 30\, 4:00 – 5:30 PM (EDT)\nWed Apr 13\, 4:00 – 5:30 PM (EDT)\nWed Apr 27\, 4:00 – 5:30 PM (EDT) \n\n**The Center for Excellenceis a participant in the STEM Passport App.  Download app to learn more about the organization and other upcoming events. \nLearn more: https://bit.ly/STEMpassport2022
URL:https://greatlakesbayparents.com/event/online-chemistry-in-action-4-7th-grade-rsvp-the-center-for-excellence-in-stem-education/2022-02-16/
LOCATION:Online Event\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bay-Arenac County,Gratiot-Isabella,Midland County,Online,Saginaw County
ORGANIZER;CN="The Center for Excellence in STEM Education":MAILTO:cese@cmich.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220208T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220208T170000
DTSTAMP:20260607T201905
CREATED:20220121T184543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220121T184543Z
UID:94506-1644337800-1644339600@greatlakesbayparents.com
SUMMARY:Online: FREE - You Choose Book Club (ages 6-12) *RSVP @ Bay County Library System
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an adventure where you choose how the story ends! We’ll blend fun activities with Zoom voting to choose the story together\, and hopefully survive the adventure. \nFor this month’s adventure\, we’ll be taking a trip to the desert and reading some Indigenous folktales featuring a coyote trickster. While we explore the desert landscape\, we’ll create our own mosaic cacti. \nRegistration is required to receive the Zoom link. All supplies will be provided to registered children. Please indicate which branch you prefer to pick up your supplies from when you register. Supplies will be ready to be picked up 2 weeks before the program and may be picked up inside the library or via our curbside pickup service. Please contact the branch you would like to pick supplies up from to arrange curbside pickup. \nZoom info will be emailed to registrants in advance of the program. We request an adult supervise all children participating in these crafts in case they require assistance with the craft or technology. \nREGISTER FOR THIS EVENT \nTuesday\, February 8 and 22\n4:30pm – 5:00pm
URL:https://greatlakesbayparents.com/event/online-free-you-choose-book-club-ages-6-12-rsvp-bay-county-library-system-2/2022-02-08/
LOCATION:Online Event\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bay-Arenac County,Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220202T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220202T193000
DTSTAMP:20260607T201905
CREATED:20220127T155640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220127T155640Z
UID:94964-1643826600-1643830200@greatlakesbayparents.com
SUMMARY:Online: FREE - Creative Coping: An art-based workshop for kids and parents *RSVP with Michigan.gov/staywell
DESCRIPTION:Do your kids like to draw\, paint\, or sculpt? Would they enjoy having Mom or Dad (or both) join in? This interactive webinar series gives your family an opportunity to make art together while learning about identity\, self-awareness\, and expressing emotions. These lessons can help your child develop the ability to cope with the ups and downs of life. \nThe series is led by clinical mental health counselor Zeinab Moussa\, M.A.\, LLPC\, whose professional background includes providing behavioral and mental health services\, special education\, and art education. \nRegister for as many sessions as you like. All are free of charge and will last one hour. \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. \nREGISTER FOR THIS EVENT \nWeekly Sessions:\nWeek 4- Feb. 2\, 2022: Recognizing Emotional Responses\nWeek 5- Feb. 9\, 2022: Emotional Connection Card Game\nWeek 6- Feb. 16\, 2022: My Worry
URL:https://greatlakesbayparents.com/event/online-free-creative-coping-an-art-based-workshop-for-kids-and-parents-rsvp-with-michigan-gov-staywell/2022-02-02/
LOCATION:Online Event\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bay-Arenac County,Gratiot-Isabella,Midland County,Online,Saginaw County
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220117T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220117T163000
DTSTAMP:20260607T201905
CREATED:20211223T170828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211223T170828Z
UID:93530-1642435200-1642437000@greatlakesbayparents.com
SUMMARY:Online: FREE - "Investigating Food with Science - 2022" *RSVP with MSU Extension
DESCRIPTION:“Investigating Food with Science: The Science Behind Food Safety” an after-school program exploring how cooking is an experiment and baking is a science. Each week MSU Extension educators will explore the science behind food-related topics and food safety along with a fun\, kid-friendly recipe or experiment demonstration. The demonstrations will be designed for youth to experiment at home if they desire and provide the youth a chance to share their experience the following week. \nJoin us online via Zoom using your laptop\, tablet\, smartphone\, or any device with internet access. \nThese are free workshops taught by MSU Extension food safety educators. \nLEARN MORE & REGISTER \nEvery Monday\, Jan. 17 – Jun. 6 at 4 – 4:30 p.m. \nJan. 17\, 2022 – Globby Gluten!\nJan. 24\, 2022 – Lumpy Milk!\nJan. 31\, 2022 – The 5 Second Rule – Fact or Fiction?\nFeb. 7\, 2022 – Fishing for Ice!\nFeb. 14\, 2022 – It’s Cheesy!\nFeb. 21\, 2022 – Lumpy Milk!\nFeb. 28\, 2022 – Helpful Bacteria!\nMarch 7\, 2022 – Tasty Science!\nMarch 14\, 2022 – You are What you Eat!\nMarch 21\, 2022 – Sunshiny Pennies!\nMarch 28\, 2022 – The Science of Baking!\nApril 4\, 2022 – Cookie Time!\nApril 11\, 2022 – Don’t forget our furry and feathery friends!\nApril 18\, 2022 – Egg in a Bottle!\nApril 25\, 2022 – It’s Seed Time!\nMay 2\, 2022 – Magic Fire Extinguisher!\nMay 9\, 2022 – Spicing it up!\nMay 23\, 2022 – Edible Fizz!\nJune 6\, 2022 – Liquid Ice! \n 
URL:https://greatlakesbayparents.com/event/online-free-investigating-food-with-science-2022-rsvp-with-msu-extension/2022-01-17/
LOCATION:Online Event\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220113T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220113T110000
DTSTAMP:20260607T201905
CREATED:20211220T170638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211220T170638Z
UID:93432-1642069800-1642071600@greatlakesbayparents.com
SUMMARY:Online: FREE - 2-5 Year-Old Storytime *RSVP @ Bay County Library System
DESCRIPTION:Preschoolers develop a love of reading through stories\, rhymes\, music\, movement and more! Ages 2-5 years old. Participating caregiver required. \nThis session will be held live over Zoom. Zoom information will be emailed to you after registering. \nREGISTER FOR THIS EVENT \nThursdays on January 13\, 20\, 27\, February 3\, 10\, 17\, and 24\n10:30am – 11:00am
URL:https://greatlakesbayparents.com/event/online-free-2-5-year-old-storytime-rsvp-bay-county-library-system-5/2022-01-13/
LOCATION:Online Event\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bay-Arenac County,Online
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220113T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220113T170000
DTSTAMP:20260607T201905
CREATED:20210125T155511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211231T162743Z
UID:83151-1642060800-1642093200@greatlakesbayparents.com
SUMMARY:Online: FREE - "Mother Goose Rock and Rhyme Puppet Shows" with Public Libraries of Saginaw
DESCRIPTION:Puppets take traditional fairy tales and bring them to life\, define\, them\, or just make them funny in a performance format. Visit the Public Libraries of Saginaw Facebook page for new puppet shows posted on Thursdays! \nEVENT LINK \n\n\n\nThursday\, January 13 and 27\nAll Day
URL:https://greatlakesbayparents.com/event/online-free-mother-goose-rock-and-rhyme-puppet-shows-with-public-libraries-of-saginaw/2022-01-13/
LOCATION:Online\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online,Saginaw County
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220112T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220112T190000
DTSTAMP:20260607T201905
CREATED:20211220T170351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211220T170351Z
UID:93424-1642012200-1642014000@greatlakesbayparents.com
SUMMARY:Online: FREE - Family Storytime (Ages 0-6) *RSVP @ Bay County Library System
DESCRIPTION:Stories\, music\, movement and rhymes that develop early literacy skills and encourage everyone in the family to share their love of reading. Ages 6 & under + participating caregiver. \nThis session will be held live over Zoom. Zoom information will be emailed to you after registering. \nREGISTER FOR THIS EVENT \nWednesdays on January 12\, 19\, 26\, February 2\, 9\, 16\, and 23 at 6:30pm – 7:00pm
URL:https://greatlakesbayparents.com/event/online-free-family-storytime-ages-0-6-rsvp-bay-county-library-system/2022-01-12/
LOCATION:Online Event\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bay-Arenac County,Online
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220111T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220111T170000
DTSTAMP:20260607T201905
CREATED:20211220T165639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211220T165639Z
UID:93417-1641918600-1641920400@greatlakesbayparents.com
SUMMARY:Online: FREE - You Choose Book Club (ages 6-12) *RSVP @ Bay County Library System
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an adventure where you choose how the story ends! We’ll blend fun activities with Zoom voting to choose the story together\, and hopefully survive the adventure. \nThis month we’ll be reading a classic fairy tale-with a twist! As we read\, practice your engineering skills by building a castle using mini marshmallows and toothpicks. \nRegistration is required to receive the Zoom link. All supplies will be provided to registered children. Please indicate which branch you prefer to pick up your supplies from when you register. Supplies will be ready to be picked up 2 weeks before the program and may be picked up inside the library or via our curbside pickup service. Please contact the branch you would like to pick supplies up from to arrange curbside pickup. \nZoom info will be emailed to registrants in advance of the program. We request an adult supervise all children participating in these crafts in case they require assistance with the craft or technology. \nJanuary 11 at 4:30pm – 5:00pm – REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT \nJanuary 25 at 4:30 pm – 5pm  – REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT
URL:https://greatlakesbayparents.com/event/online-free-you-choose-book-club-ages-6-12-rsvp-bay-county-library-system/2022-01-11/
LOCATION:Online Event\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bay-Arenac County,Online
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220111T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220111T110000
DTSTAMP:20260607T201905
CREATED:20211220T164930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211220T165050Z
UID:93400-1641897000-1641898800@greatlakesbayparents.com
SUMMARY:Online: FREE - Family Storytime (ages 0 - 6) *RSVP @ Bay County Library System
DESCRIPTION:Stories\, music\, movement and rhymes that develop early literacy skills and encourage everyone in the family to share their love of reading. Ages 6 & under + participating caregiver. \nThis session will be held live over Zoom. Zoom information will be emailed to you after registering. \nREGISTER FOR THIS EVENT \nTuesdays on January 11\, 18\, 25\, February 1\, 8\, 15 and 22\n10:30am – 11:00am
URL:https://greatlakesbayparents.com/event/online-free-family-storytime-rsvp-bay-county-library-system-4/2022-01-11/
LOCATION:Online Event\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bay-Arenac County,Online
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20211215T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20211215T183000
DTSTAMP:20260607T201905
CREATED:20211118T201349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211118T201654Z
UID:92289-1639589400-1639593000@greatlakesbayparents.com
SUMMARY:Online: FREE - Pups & Pages (Ages 4-12) *RSVP with Bay County Library System
DESCRIPTION:Children ages 4-12 read to a therapy dog or dog in training in a one-on-one Zoom session. You will be called to schedule your session the week of the program. \nWe request an adult supervise all children participating in the session in case they require assistance with the technology. \n  \nWednesday\, December 15\, 2021\n5:30pm – 6:30pm – REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT \n  \nSaturday\, December 18\, 2021\n11:00am – 12:00pm – REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT
URL:https://greatlakesbayparents.com/event/online-free-pups-pages-ages-4-12-rsvp-with-bay-county-library-system/2021-12-15/
LOCATION:Online Event\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20211214T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20211214T170000
DTSTAMP:20260607T201905
CREATED:20211118T200415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211118T200415Z
UID:92284-1639499400-1639501200@greatlakesbayparents.com
SUMMARY:Online: FREE - You Choose Book Club (Ages 6-12) *RSVP with Bay County Library System
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an adventure where you choose how the story ends! We’ll blend fun activities with Zoom voting to choose the story together\, and hopefully survive the adventure. \nThis month\, we’ll be visiting Mount Everest and seeing if we can make it to the summit. Together we’ll create sensory snow that foams once you add a secret ingredient! \nRegistration is required to receive the Zoom link. All supplies will be provided to registered children. Please indicate which branch you prefer to pick up your supplies from when you register. Supplies will be ready to be picked up 2 weeks before the program and may be picked up inside the library or via our curbside pickup service. Please contact the branch you would like to pick supplies up from to arrange curbside pickup. \nZoom info will be emailed to registrants in advance of the program. We request an adult supervise all children participating in these crafts in case they require assistance with the craft or technology. \nREGISTER FOR THIS EVENT \nTuesday\, December 14 and 28\, 2021\n4:30pm – 5:00pm
URL:https://greatlakesbayparents.com/event/online-free-you-choose-book-club-ages-6-12-rsvp-with-bay-county-library-system-2/2021-12-14/
LOCATION:Online Event\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20211207T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20211207T103000
DTSTAMP:20260607T201905
CREATED:20211118T194133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211118T194133Z
UID:92267-1638871200-1638873000@greatlakesbayparents.com
SUMMARY:Online: FREE - Preschool Book Club (Ages 2-5) *RSVP with Bay County Library System
DESCRIPTION:Ages 2-5 + Adult \nJoin us live on Zoom to read\, sing\, talk\, and play! Each family will receive a free book to keep for each week. \nRegistration is required to receive Zoom link and information. \nREGISTER FOR THIS EVENT \nTuesday\, December 7\, 14\, and 21 2021\n10:00am – 10:30am
URL:https://greatlakesbayparents.com/event/online-free-preschool-book-club-ages-2-5-rsvp-with-bay-county-library-system/2021-12-07/
LOCATION:Online Event\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20211126T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20211126T193000
DTSTAMP:20260607T201905
CREATED:20211121T152736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211121T152736Z
UID:92455-1637953200-1637955000@greatlakesbayparents.com
SUMMARY:Online: FREE - "Facebook Live Videos with Santa & Friends" with Bronner's CHRISTmas Wonderland
DESCRIPTION:Bronner’s is sad to announce we will not be hosting Santa visits in 2021. \nHowever\, we invite you to join us online for plenty of Christmas cheer at https://www.facebook.com/bronnerschristmas for Facebook Live Videos with Santa & Friends. \nLEARN MORE \nFriday\, November 26\, at 7 p.m.; Tuesday\, December 7\, at 7 p.m.; and Thursday\, December 16\, at 7 p.m.
URL:https://greatlakesbayparents.com/event/online-free-facebook-live-videos-with-santa-friends-with-bronners-christmas-wonderland/2021-11-26/
LOCATION:Online Event\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Bronner's CHRISTmas Wonderland":MAILTO:customerservice@bronner.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20211116T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20211116T170000
DTSTAMP:20260607T201905
CREATED:20211019T181408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211019T181408Z
UID:91155-1637080200-1637082000@greatlakesbayparents.com
SUMMARY:Online: FREE - You Choose Book Club (ages 6-12) *RSVP with Bay County Library System
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an adventure where you choose how the story ends! We’ll blend fun activities with Zoom voting to choose the story together\, and hopefully survive the adventure. \nThis month’s book will be focused on out of this world adventures in space! For this week\, we’ll be making awesome alien friends using recycled materials. \nRegistration is required to receive the Zoom link. All supplies will be provided to registered children. Please indicate which branch you prefer to pick up your supplies from when you register. Supplies will be ready to be picked up 2 weeks before the program and may be picked up inside the library or via our curbside pickup service. Please contact the branch you would like to pick supplies up from to arrange curbside pickup. \nZoom info will be emailed to registrants in advance of the program. We request an adult supervise all children participating in these crafts in case they require assistance with the craft or technology. \nTuesday\, November 16th at 4:30pm – 5:00pm – REGISTER \nTuesday\, November 30th at 4:30pm – 5:00pm – REGISTER \n 
URL:https://greatlakesbayparents.com/event/online-free-you-choose-book-club-ages-6-12-rsvp-with-bay-county-library-system/2021-11-16/
LOCATION:Online Event\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20211016T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20211016T120000
DTSTAMP:20260607T201905
CREATED:20210923T141335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210923T141948Z
UID:90215-1634382000-1634385600@greatlakesbayparents.com
SUMMARY:Online: FREE - Pups & Pages *RSVP with Bay County Library System
DESCRIPTION:Read to a therapy dog or dog in training in a one-on-one session. You will be called to schedule your session the week of the program. Children ages 4-12 are invited to attend. \nRegistration is required to receive the Zoom link. \nAllowed Ages: 4 to 12 \nSaturday\, October 16th\, 2021 @ 11:00am – 12:00pm – REGISTER \nWednesday\, October 20th\, 2021 @ 5:30pm – 6:30pm – REGISTER
URL:https://greatlakesbayparents.com/event/online-free-pups-pages-rsvp-with-bay-county-library-system/2021-10-16/
LOCATION:Online Event\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20211012T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20211012T170000
DTSTAMP:20260607T201905
CREATED:20210923T140336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210923T140336Z
UID:90206-1634056200-1634058000@greatlakesbayparents.com
SUMMARY:Online: FREE - You Choose Book Club *RSVP with Bay County Library System
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an adventure where you choose how the story ends! We’ll blend fun activities with Zoom voting to choose the story together\, and hopefully survive the adventure. \nThis month’s book is for all the soccer fans out there! Together we’ll make mini soccer players to play a fun soccer game that takes serious finger dexterity. \nRegistration is required to receive the Zoom link. All supplies will be provided to registered children. Please indicate which branch you prefer to pick up your supplies from when you register. Supplies will be ready to be picked up 2 weeks before the program and may be picked up inside the library or via our curbside pickup service. Please contact the branch you would like to pick supplies up from to arrange curbside pickup. \nAllowed Ages: 6 to 12 \nTuesday\, October 12th\, 2021 @ 4:30pm – 5:00pm – REGISTER \nTuesday\, October 26th\, 2021 @ 4:30pm – 5:00pm – REGISTER
URL:https://greatlakesbayparents.com/event/online-free-you-choose-book-club-rsvp-with-bay-county-library-system/2021-10-12/
LOCATION:Online Event\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210930T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210930T110000
DTSTAMP:20260607T201905
CREATED:20210824T184131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210824T184131Z
UID:89593-1632997800-1632999600@greatlakesbayparents.com
SUMMARY:Online: FREE - 2-5 Year-Old Storytime *RSVP @ Bay County Library System
DESCRIPTION:Preschoolers develop a love of reading through stories\, rhymes\, music\, movement and more! Ages 2-5 years old. Participating caregiver required. \nThis session will be held live over Zoom. Zoom information will be emailed to you after registering. \nREGISTER \nThursday – September 30\, October 7\, 14\, 21\, 28\, November 4 and 11\n10:30am – 11:00am
URL:https://greatlakesbayparents.com/event/online-free-2-5-year-old-storytime-rsvp-bay-county-library-system-4/2021-09-30/
LOCATION:Online Event\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210929T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210929T110000
DTSTAMP:20260607T201905
CREATED:20210824T183729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210824T183729Z
UID:89583-1632911400-1632913200@greatlakesbayparents.com
SUMMARY:Online: FREE - Baby Storytime *RSVP @ Bay County Library System
DESCRIPTION:Stories\, songs\, and rhymes\, followed by a chance for play! Ages birth-23 months + participating caregiver. \nThis session will be held live over Zoom. Zoom information will be emailed to you after registering. \nAllowed Ages: 0 – 3 months to 12 – 23 months \nREGISTER \nWednesdays – September 29\, October 6\, 13\, 20\, 27 and November  3 and 10\n10:30am – 11:00am
URL:https://greatlakesbayparents.com/event/online-free-baby-storytime-rsvp-bay-county-library-system-3/2021-09-29/
LOCATION:Online Event\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online
END:VEVENT
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