Head Start of Muskegon/Oceana

06/01/2026

Check out all of the free family events coming up in our community.

FAMILY UPDATES

05/21/2026

Double Up Food Bucks are a great benefit to get more local produce into more homes.

Did you know you can stretch your food dollars while supporting local farmers at the Muskegon Farmers Market?

With Double Up Food Bucks, every dollar you spend using SNAP/EBT on fresh fruits and vegetables is matched (up to $50) —helping you bring home more healthy, local food for your family.

💚 Eat more fresh, Michigan-grown produce
💚 Support hardworking local farmers
💚 Make your food budget go further

It’s a win for you, a win for farmers, and a win for our community.

Stop by the market to learn how easy it is to Double Up!

05/18/2026

🎂 Happy 61st Birthday, Head Start!

Sixty-one years ago, a bold idea took root: every child — no matter their zip code or family income — deserves a strong start in life. What began as an 8-week summer program in 1965 has since served more than 38 million children and counting.

Today, Head Start programs across all 50 states, D.C., Puerto Rico, and U.S. territories continue that promise every single day — offering early education, health screenings, nutritious meals, and deep family support.

Join us in celebrating this milestone and learn how Head Start continues to change lives: https://go.nhsa.org/61

05/13/2026

This Sunday, May 17, there will be a free children’s life jacket giveaway in memory of Max. The event is at Pomona Park in Fruitport. Over 500 life jackets will be given away.

With permission and in loving memory of one of our students, Max, Fruitport Community Schools is honored to help share and support this meaningful community event. 💙

To honor Max’s birthday and legacy, a FREE Life Jacket Giveaway Event will be held for families in our community with the goal of helping keep children safe in and around the water.

Families will have access to:
- Free children’s life jackets
- Water safety resources and education
- Support and information from local community organizations, including the Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office, the Coast Guard, the Red Cross, and Gift of Life

This event is a beautiful way for our community to come together, remember Max, and help protect other children through awareness and water safety education.
Please help us spread the word by sharing this post with families who may benefit. 💙

05/12/2026

Critchlow Alligator Sanctuary is coming to Hackley Public Library!
4:00-5:00pm, Monday, June 22
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This event is geared toward families with youth of all ages. FREE.
Join us to meet some cool critters when Critchlow comes to town!
https://www.facebook.com/events/827335863763209
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Critchlow Alligator Sanctuary is an Animal Shelter, Zoo, and Edutainment Attraction in SW Michigan.
They are open to the public between May and October.

05/04/2026

May's Schedule

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04/22/2026

Happy Earth Day! It is a beautiful day to spend some time outside.

Every day is a chance to grow – and to notice the world around us. 🌿

This Earth Day, look up, listen for birds, and share a story that celebrates nature.

Small moments of reading can spark big curiosity. 🌎📚