A timeless fitness for the body and mind, based on the science of neuro-plasticity of the brain. You’re never too young to begin, and never too old to start. Taught by Mona Scott, certified educator in Ageless Grace, and lifelong dancer. Ages 18+. Register 1 week in advance and receive discounted price, $15 drop-in. Monday 2/25, 6:30-8, $12 per student if pre-registered Call 248-706-3304 or visit http://www.theartexperience.org to register

Neuromuscular Integrative Action began as Non Impact Aerobics and combines nine movement forms, drawing from the dance arts, martial arts, and the healing arts. The art of NIA focuses on listening to your body, and the joy of movement. Taught by Mona Scott, life-long dancer, white belt in NIA, and TAE boardmember. Ages 18+. Register 1 week in advance and receive discounted price, $15 drop-in. $12 per student if pre-registered Mondays 2/4 & 2/11, 6:30 – 8 pm Call 248-706-3304 or visit http://www.theartexperience.org to register

Use 2x2” miniature canvases to make a keepsake box for that special someone… you! Bring a 1x1” photo and/or a trinket or charm that you would like to include. Taught by Ester Mauricio. Ages 12+. Must register by 1 pm, same day. Friday February 8th, 3:30-4:40 pm, $15 Call 248-706-3304 or visit http://www.theartexperience.org/ to register.

Throughout the world and in many cultures, lockets and keepsakes have been worn as tiny, portable treasure chests with special/magical significance. Choose from the selection of dates below and make a different piece each day. Must pre-register 1 week in advance. Taught by Ester Mauricio. Ages 12+ Fridays 10-12:30, $30 per day Sign up for 1 or all! 1/18/13 Altoid Tin Keepsake 1/25/13 Goddesses and Heroes Trinket 2/15/13 Mini-canvas momento 2/22/13 Medicine or Hope Message Pouch call 248-706-3304 or visit http://www.theartexperience.org/ to register!

A fun workshop for those with little or no painting experience. The emphasis will be on enjoyment in painting, finding confidence and inspiration to begin or continue through development of basic painting skills. All materials provided. Pre-registration required one week prior to class. Students will be led through a landscape painting, learning winter landscape painting techniques(can view similar paintings on website). Taught by Kathy Cassell, artist of 15 years. Ages 17+ Thursday 3/28/13 6-8 pm Call 248-706-3304 or visit http://www.theartexperience.org/ to register

A fun workshop for those with little or no painting experience. The emphasis will be on enjoyment in painting, finding confidence and inspiration to begin or continue through development of basic painting skills. All materials provided. Pre-registration required one week prior to class. Students will be led through a landscape painting, learning winter landscape painting techniques(can view similar paintings on website). Taught by Kathy Cassell, artist of 15 years.

Show your MMCM Membership at The Spirit Store, 5789 State Street, and receive $1 off the price of hockey ticket(s) for the February 15 and 16 Spirit games. Valid at the State Street location only. Wear Saginaw Spirit apparel or show any Saginaw Spirit ticket stub and get $1 off admission at the MMCM Friday-Sunday, February 15-17, 2013. Participate in a presentation given by Rachel Walsh from the Linwood Ice House on Saturday, Try on Authentic Spirit Hockey Gear, go ice fishing in the water table, find the missing winter items in the faux snowbank, and create a faux snow craft.

The Saginaw River Valley Railroad Club, organized in 1978, is the oldest modular club in Saginaw County. Their Modular HO Gauge Railroad will be on display for the public to enjoy. Club members will be on hand at selected times to answer questions, promote the hobby and tell the history of railroads.

Complete with a working carousel that visitors can ride, the exhibition will present some of the finest and rarest artifacts to be found in the world of carousels. Comprised of more than 100 carousel figures, this exhibition will present an overview of the history of carousel carving companies and styles and evolving stages of development in the world.

2013 National Geography Bee:
 Connecticut Experiential Learning Center hosts the 2013 National Geographic Society's National Geography Bee for CT homeschoolers ages 9 - 14.

 The winner of the CELC's Bee will advance to the next level of competition, a written examination to determine state competitors. All winners are eligible to win the national championship and its first prize, a $25,000 college scholarship, at the national competition in May held in Washington, D.C.

 The public is invited to attend the bee on 11 January at the James Blackstone Memorial Library in Branford at 10:30 a.m.