Please join us at the First Annual Silpada Designs Party Benefiting the Mid-Michigan Children’s Museum Any order placed at the party in conjunction with this event will be entered into a separate drawing for a $50 Silpada Designs Gift Certificate. ONLINE ORDERING Visit www.mysilpada.com/jill.neperud if you can’t make it in person but want to place an order today! On-Line/Pre-orders can be placed at any time before the event and will be processed within 7 working days.

Meet at Vulcan Materials Quarry in Sycamore. We'll learn about fossils and mining and then head into the field to find our own fossils--keep whatever you find! Space is limited and program fills quickly; call 815-895-9777 to register. Payment must be taken at registration. Non-members: $20/person or $55 for a family of 3-4 Members: $18/person or $50 for a family of 3-4 Ages 6 and up (children must have an adult present) www.mmnh.org

Janie Grillo from Monarch Watch gives a presentation about Monarch Butterflies. She'll bring Monarchs in all stages of life: eggs, caterpillar, chrysalis, and adult. After the program we'll do a butterfly release outside (weather permitting). Great for ages 6 to adult. Non-members: $4/person (child or adult), PLUS Museum admission Members: $3/person (child or adult) No registration required, but come early for a good seat www.mmnh.org

Work with staff to care for the Museum's live reptiles. You'll learn how to prepare diets, feed, and handle snakes, lizards, and more! Designed for ages 10 and up. Under 12 yrs must have adult on-site (in the class or in the Museum). Non-members: $18/child Members: $15/child Small class size, space is limited and registration required one week before class: 815-895-9777

Celebrate the holidays with Gary and his Cowboy Horse Dusty. Bring your camera to get a picture with Dusty. Participate in historical multi-cultural activities and customs of the season. Take home holiday ornaments you make and enjoy a holiday treat.