Great Start Montcalm County

10/06/2026

2026-27 Plagroup Kick Off @ Anderson & Girls Orchard, October 14th 10-11:30am. Registered today; REGISTRATION ENDS TOMORROW! https://forms.gle/AnJi5QtD1E1paJdk8

10/01/2026

Interested in a Free, Virtual Child Care Pre-Licensing 101 event?
WMPQC, in partnership with MiLEAP and the Michigan Small Business Development Center, is hosting a FREE virtual session.
Learn more about the child care licensing process, get practical small business tips and resources, and find out what it takes to get started and build a sustainable child care business.

09/25/2026

It's Dolly Day - September 25th - 9-2-5
Support the Montcalm Dolly Parton's Imagination Library.
This is the perfect day to make a donation to your local Dolly Parton Imagination Library. Donations for the local Dolly Parton Imagination Library can be made payable to MAISD - DPIL and sent to Mindy Train at Montcalm Transition Center, located at 618 W. Main St., Suite C, Stanton, MI 48888. There is also an endowment with the Greenville Area Community Foundation. You can make donations there at www.gacfmi.org under the Montcalm County Dolly Parton Imagination Library.

09/17/2026

🍎 Family Kitchen Program
Family Kitchen is a free, hands-on cooking and nutrition program designed for families with children ages 7-17. Participants cook alongside chefs and dietitians while learning practical skills for healthy eating and family meal planning.

📅 Classes begin September 30, 2026
📍 Corewell Health Marketplace, Greenville

Families receive ingredients to make meals at home, enjoy a healthy meal during each class, and may earn a $50 Meijer gift card after completing the program and surveys.

09/15/2026

🚗 Community Car Seat Event
Corewell Health, in partnership with We Care for Kids and Blake Hollenbeck Auto Sales, is hosting a free community car seat event for qualifying families. Participants will receive a car seat, education, and professional installation from a certified child passenger safety technician. Appointments are required and space is limited.

📅 September 22, 2026
🕒 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM
📍 Blake Hollenbeck Auto Sales, Greenville

Eligibility requirements apply, including participation in Medicaid, WIC, Food Assistance, or meeting income guidelines. Children must be present and reside within the Montcalm Area ISD service area.

09/03/2026

Free, Virtual Child Care Pre-Licensing 101 event!

Interested in a Free, Virtual Child Care Pre-Licensing 101 event?

WMPQC, in partnership with MiLEAP and the Michigan Small Business Development Center, is hosting two FREE virtual sessions.

Learn more about the child care licensing process, get practical small business tips and resources, and find out what it takes to get stated and build a sustainable child care business.

Register for a free virtual event below!

September 18, 2026
1pm-3pm
https://go.miregistry.org/v7/trainings/201288/register

September 25, 2026
6pm-8pm
https://go.miregistry.org/v7/trainings/201293/register

09/03/2026

🚗 Community Car Seat Event
Corewell Health, in partnership with We Care for Kids and Blake Hollenbeck Auto Sales, is hosting a free community car seat event for qualifying families. Participants will receive a car seat, education, and professional installation from a certified child passenger safety technician. Appointments are required, and space is limited.

📅 September 22, 2026
🕒 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM
📍 Blake Hollenbeck Auto Sales, Greenville

Eligibility requirements apply, including participation in Medicaid, WIC, Food Assistance, or meeting income guidelines. Children must be present and reside within the Montcalm Area ISD service area.