Events

  • Mar 23

    Mindfulness for Better Sleep online Mar 2026

    March 23, 2026 – April 27, 2026 zoom

    Research has shown that practicing mindfulness is effective in reducing stress-related symptoms such as worry, depression, physical tension, and may be helpful in managing chronic conditions.

  • Mar 25

    Citizen Planner Houghton County Classroom Program 2026

    March 25, 2026 – April 29, 2026 Gogebic Community College - Coppoer Country Center, 47420 M-26, Houghton, MI 49931

    This six-session series covers land use education and training. The course is intended for local appointed and elected officials, zoning administrators and interested citizens.

  • Apr 1

    Smart Money Missions Goosechase Game

    April 1, 2026 – April 21, 2026 Goosechase app

    This fun money management scavenger hunt game is played on the Goosechase app and is open to youth 13-19 years old residing in Michigan.

  • Apr 2

    Walk With Ease Self-Paced Series (April/May 2026)

    April 2, 2026 – May 7, 2026

    The Arthritis Foundation Walk With Ease Program is an exercise program that can reduce pain and improve overall health. If you can be on your feet for 10 minutes without increased pain, you can have success with Walk With Ease.

  • Apr 6

    Online Guiding Principles for Highly Successful Parenting Webinar Series - April 2026

    April 6, 2026 – May 4, 2026 6:30pm-8:00pm ET online

    Guiding Principles is a FREE online course for parents of toddlers to teens to learn strategies for helping children, parents and families be successful.

  • Apr 6

    ONLINE: RELAX- Alternative to Anger Weekly April 2026 Evening Series

    April 6, 2026 – April 27, 2026 Online via Zoom

    RELAX: Alternatives to Anger provides people with information and skills to handle everyday conflict in ways that lead to better health and healthier relationships.

  • Apr 9

    Online Parent Talk System Webinar Series - April 2026

    April 9, 2026 – May 14, 2026 7:00pm-8:30pmET Online

    The Parent Talk System is a course for caregivers of toddlers to teens to improve communication and provide strategies for raising confident, caring, responsible children. Offered at no cost.

  • Apr 10

    UP Dairy Community Call-April

    April 10, 2026 12:00PM – 1:00PM Zoom

    Hear from Dr.Paola Bacigalupo about employee management in this zoom call

  • Apr 11

    2026 4-H and FFA State Horse Judging Contest

    April 11, 2026 Farm Bureau Pavilion at Michigan State University

    This annual contest allows 4-H and FFA youth who participate in horse and pony projects to demonstrate their animal evaluation skills.

  • Apr 11

    2026 Ionia County Youth Bake-Off

    April 11, 2026 11:00AM – 1:30PM Bake your entry at home and bring it to the Ionia MSU Extension office, 50 E Sprague Rd. Ionia and drop off between 11 a.m. and Noon. on Saturday, April 11th. Return between 1:00-1:30 p.m. to pick up your entry. Ionia MSU Extension Office, 50 E Sprague Rd, Ionia, MI 48846

    A great opportunity for youth to show off their baking skills and discuss their products with judges. This is a fun chance for all youth, ages 5-19, to increase their skills.