Cass County’s Great Start Play Groups have all kinds of fun winter-themed activities planned for all Cass County children ages 0-5.
Join them for games, snacks and crafts. Take home recipes, materials and a free book.
The child’s development will always be the focus of activities at the playgroups. The play areas will encourage speech, fine and gross motor skills, social and emotional skills and problem solving.  You are welcome to join any of the following playgroups:
• Jan. 11, Marcellus Elementary School, 9:15 a.m.
• Jan. 16, Edwardsburg Primary School, 9:30 a.m.
• Jan. 18, Cassopolis Squires Elementary, 9:30 a.m.
• Jan. 24, Sister Lakes Elementary School, 9:30 a.m.
• Jan. 26, Dowagiac Patrick Hamilton School, 9:30 a.m.
For more information, email Beth at bmcloughlin@lewiscassisd.org or call Pam at 445-6282.

Cass County Great Start Parent Coalition
The public is invited to The Parent Cafe from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Jan. 23 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Cassopolis.
Join Great Start and discuss our parenting experiences and learn something new from others.  Bring parents, a friend, anyone new and get a $10 gift card.
Free dinner and child care with games and prizes provided.
RSVP by Jan. 19 Natasha (269) 816-2934 or njohnson@lewiscassisd.org.