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.

In many cases, Mom does most of the work when it comes to taking care of the kids, but in some animal families that's Dad's responsibility! Come see which animal Dads are the primary caretakers, and how these animal families work!

How many different kinds of animals can you think of that lay eggs? Do all of thise eggs look the same? Come find out which animals lay eggs, and how you can tell which egg belongs to which animal!

Animal families all work differently- just like human families! Come see how animal families work when Mom's in charge!

Come find out what techniques animals use to attract a mate! Some dance, some build fancy nests, and others bring gifts!

Bring on the Birds! June 3 – 7 Join us to discover the fascinating diversity of Arizona birds. Did you know that people come from all over the world to look at birds in Arizona? Now, you will be one of them! Learn why birds sing, how they make nests, what they eat, and how far they can fly. To practice your new bird watching skills, we will be joined by a bird expert on a field trip to Gilbert Riparian Preserve. Finally, Liberty Wildlife, a bird rescue organization, will bring some of their rehabilitated education birds to teach us even more! Snacks are provided.

Desert Rainbows May 28 - 31 Explore the startling array of colors of the Sonoran Desert; you will be amazed how many you will find in the trees, wildflowers, birds, insects, and cacti. To further heighten the imagination and wonder of summer camp, we are excited to welcome back Childsplay theatre company. You will never think the desert is ‘just brown’ ever again! Snacks are provided. Campers must bring their own sack lunch. 2 classes, limited to 12 campers per class. Ages 4 - 6 / 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.