11/15 & 11/22/2017 YMCA Schools Out Fun Days 9am-4:30pm Kids

grades K-5 enjoy activities, swimming, arts, crafts, and games. Before

and after care are available for a small fee. COST: $25 day Members /

$33 day General Public. www.nlymca.com

11/11/17 Lego Club 10:30am-12pm. At the Escanaba Library. (Ocean

theme) for children ages 5 and up with caregiver. Have your child

bring gallon sized zip lock bag of Legos and create together. There is a

drawing for 2 Lego sets at the end of each Lego Club session. No regis-

tration required. www.escanabalibrary.org

11/14/17 Grand-Families Support Group 5:30pm-7:30pm 1905 South

21st St. A group for grandparents raising grandchildren. Meal included.

Call 786-7080 ext 167 to RSVP.

11/16/17 Delta County Great Start Parent Coalition Meeting 6pm-

7:30pm at the Delta-Schoolcraft ISD. Free dinner & childcare with fun

activities. Parents will learn conflict resolution skills with Michele Chenier

from the Early Childhood Investment Corporation. Please RSVP to Laurie

Mold at 906-786-9300 ext 111 or lmold@dsisd.net with the number of

adults and children attending.

11/16/17 Head Start Parent Café 5:30pm-7pm 1905 South 21st St. FREE

and open to the public. Participants learn effective ways to build posi-

tive, loving relationships with children of all ages! Each session teaches

valuable skills that improve relationships and reduce stress. Childcare

and meals are provided. Call 789-0997 to sign up.

11/16-11/19, 2017 Lake Superior Theatre presents Shrek Jr., The Musical

at Forest Roberts Theatre 7pm, 1pm matinee on 11/18 & 11/19. $15, $9

for students. visit tickets.nmu.edu or call 906-227-1032 for ticket and

show time info.

11/17/17 YMCA Turkey Trot Sock Hop for children K-3rd grade from 5:30-

8pm. Includes music, dancing, face painting, activities and pizza. $5

members/$8 general public www.nlymca.com

November 17,18, 20 & 21 2017 Li’l Abner Escanaba HS Drama produc-

tion. 8pm. 2pm matinee on 11/19 Tickets $10 on sale at High School

Office 906-786-5411

11/18/17 Escanaba Public Library Story Hour The 2nd Saturday of the

month Oct-May,1:30pm in the Children's Library. FREE for children 4

years and older. No registration is required. Includes stories, crafts, and

occasionally a book-related movie or special guest. Toddler Time

meets Wednesdays at 10:30am. Library Babies meets Fridays 10:30am.

Registration required for these times. www.escanabalibrary.org

Delta County Great Start

Parent Coalition Newsletter November 2017

Delta County Great Start Parent Coalition ● November 2017 Page 1

Our VISION is a community where all children come first by empowering parents with knowledge and skills.

Our MISSION is to create a team of parents, working together, to provide families with information,

a supportive network, and the chance to make a positive difference in Delta County.

November Community Family Events

The Delta County Great Start Parent Coalition meets monthly from 6-7:30pm

at the Delta-Schoolcraft ISD (DSISD) 2525 3rd Ave South, Escanaba

Our next meetings: November 16th & Christmas Party December 13th

November 2, 9,16 & 30 2017 Toddler Art and Music at the Bonifas Thurs-

days, 10am-10:45am. Toddlers ages mobile to age 3 and their caregiv-

ers enjoy creative play activities and music fun! $32 for monthly session

or $5 per daily session. Walk-ins welcome. www.bonifasarts.org

11/4/17 Bonifas Holiday Arts Fair & Art Walk 10am-4pm at the Bonifas Art

Center 700 1st Ave S, Escanaba Art, bake sale items, bucket raffle

items along with our Fall raffle tickets for sale (enter for a chance to win

$2,000) and even a visit from Santa! New this year is the Young Artists

Market. Then enjoy a stroll down Ludington Street in Escanaba where

over a dozen businesses are hosting artists in their storefronts

SALES - PRIZES - & MORE. Pick up a stamp sheet & visit at 10 stores to

enter prize drawingswww.bonifasarts.org

11/4/17 Game Day at the Escanaba Library 1pm-2:30pm Enjoy a day of

good old fashioned board games with friends and family. Games avail-

able or bring your favorite! www.escanabalibrary.org

11/6 & 11/20/17 MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) meets 5:30pm-7:30pm

at New Life Church in Escanaba, and meets on 11/10/17 10:30am-

11:30am. Childcare available. Find them on Facebook (Delta County

MOPS) for the most up to date information and events

11/7/17 Child Find Free developmental screenings at the DSISD for Chil-

dren 0-5 years old. Call 906-786-9300 ext 201 to schedule an appoint-

ment.

11/7 & 11/21 2017 Pre School Story Hour at Webster Elementary 10am-

11am on Tuesdays. A free story hour open to all young children. Enjoy a

story, snack and craft together. Plus, children will receive a new book

to keep! Must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver. Daycares

are welcome and are asked only to call 786-6118 with the number

attending.

11/9/17 Great Start Family Fun Night at Bay: All Aboard for Reading 6pm

-7pm FREE in the Bay College Library. NO REGISTRATION required. En-

joy this fun choo-choo train themed family fun night with Julie Mallard

from United Way of Delta County. She will be talking about United

Way's Little Library Initiative and signing up Delta Co. kids under 5 for

the Dolly Parton Imagination Library. Families will enjoy story time, fun

activities and a snack. Bring a gently used book to exchange to keep

your home libraries fresh. Contact Laurie Mold at 419-320-5542 with any

questions.

11/11/17 11th Annual Escanaba Baseball Annual Craft/Bake Sale 9am-

4pm with over 125 vendors at Escanaba High School. $2 admission, $1

seniors, kids under 10 free. www.deltami.org

Delta County Great Start Parent Coalition ● November 2017 Page 2

11/21/17 Escanaba Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony 7pm at the

Escanaba DDA 1025 Ludington St. Business sales from 3pm-9pm

and festivities including cocoa and carriage rides from 5-8pm.

11/23/17 37th Annual Escanaba Community Thanksgiving Dinner

Noon at Escanaba High School. Free dinners to families in need.

Contact Escanaba Senior Center for reservations or to schedule a

meal home delivery at 906-786-8850

11/24 & 11/25, 2017 TV 6 Thanksgiving Craft Show 10am-5pm in the

Ruth Butler Building at the UP Fairgrounds, Escanaba $2 adults , kids

12 and under free. www.uppermichiganssource.com

11/24/17 Gladstone Old Fashioned Christmas and tree lighting cer-

emony 5:30pm-8:30pm downtown Gladstone. Free family fun for all

ages!

Positive Parenting Series– Composure and Encouragement 5:30-

7:30pm. (locations vary) Join us for this free 4 part workshop series

based on the Conscious Discipline framework of Dr. Becky Bailey

being offered at locations around Delta County! This month learn

how composure and encouragement can stop power struggles

and help you navigate challenging behaviors. Dinner is included!

Can’t make it in person A live video link will be sent to you when

you register so you can join us from home on your smart phone or

computer! Questions or if childcare is a barrier for you to attend

please contact Laurie Mold at lmold@dsisd.net or 419-320-5542.

Please register online or by calling 906-786-9300 ext 111

Locations:

Monday 11/27/17 Pathways Community Mental Health register

at https://form.jotform.com/73024193937156

Tuesday 11/28/17 Bark River Harris School (on site childcare availa-

ble at this location) register at https://form.jotform.com/73023538237151

11/30/17 How the Grinch Stole Christmas 7pm-9pm Free movie

night at Bay College in the Besse theater www.baycollege.edu

12/1& 2, 2017 Christmas in the Village, UP Fairgrounds. Free admis-

sion Friday 1pm-7pm, Saturday 10am-7pm. Demonstrations, car-

riage rides, concessions and activities.

12/1/17 Escanaba Christmas Parade Line up at 6pm. Parade starts

at 7pm on Ludington Ave. Theme Christmas Around the World.

Contact Us

Laurie Mold, Delta County Great Start Parent Liaison

(906) 786-9300 ext 111 ● lmold@dsisd.net ● www.great-start.org

Holiday Assistance Did you know that the Salvation Army is currently taking applications from

families in need for Christmas baskets through 11/30/17? To apply bring a

picture ID to 3001 5th Ave S, Escanaba during regular business hours. 906-

786-0590.

St Vincent’s de Paul will also be providing baskets. Applications will be

accepted through 11/30/17. Call the Escanaba Senior Center at 906-786-

8850 for details. Families can only be eligible to receive a basket from one

organization. Not both.