Sunday in The Park -- Ranching Across the Cienegas August 7 at Colossal Cave Mountain Park, Vail AZ Free presentation, ranch tour and much more at Colossal Cave Mountain Park. In the late 1800s the Empire Ranch encompassed most of Pima, Cochise and Santa Cruz counties and stretched into New Mexico. Today’s Empire Ranch and La Posta Quemada are remnants of that former greatness. Find out how the Empire Ranch played a role in shaping our modern day area. Many historical photos to view.

Assemble a team or go it alone to design and build an object of your choice in two hours, using LEGO® Bricks, Erector Sets, or Tinker Toys. Points will be awarded for originality, creativity, resourcefulness, teamwork, and overall presentation. Overall winner and winner in each category: Family, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, and Adult. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Space is limited. Free to participate. Visit thehistorycenter.org for full details and competition rules. Call (407) 836-7010 to register.

Grab your lassoes, dig up your dino-mite gear, and tell your mummies – the History Center comes to life when you spend a night at the museum! 7 p.m.-8 a.m. Grades K-5. $25 per child for Members; $35 per child for non-members. An evening snack and breakfast are included. Bring a sleeping bag and pillow. Museum staff chaperones. Call (407) 836-8580 to register. Presented by Orlando Federal Credit Union.

Learn about local fire department history with up-close looks at antique fire trucks and fire equipment. Test your skills as a firefighter and race with your team to hit a target with water. Compete with friends in firefighter gear-dressing challenges or hose cart races. Meet local firefighters, watch demonstrations, and learn about fire safety while enjoying food, crafts, activities, and more throughout Heritage Square and the History Center. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Outdoor festivities free. Call (407) 836-8500 for information.

The exhibit Lessons from Rwanda: The United Nations and Prevention of Genocide presents an account of the Rwandan people before, during and after the genocide, raising awareness of the lessons to be learned from those events.

You and Your Baby: Doctor’s Corner, A Guest Speaker Series with the Museum of Idaho. June 29th from 6:00 – 8:00 pm Explore BODIES...The Exhibition with a specialist and learn more about your developing baby. Beginning with a presentation and then utilizing the visuals found in the exhibition, Doctor’s Corner will provide further insight into the fascinating world of your body’s systems. Each guest speaker series will progress throughout the exhibit focusing on the specified topics. Speakers: Dr. Margaret Huggins: OB/GYN and Dr.

You and your family can light up the night and add sparkle to summer! Make yourself glow for the party at our Illumination Station, make shining crafts to take home, perform experiments to discover the secret of luminescence, and bring your light-up toys to our dance party! You’ll also enjoy s’mores over a glowing campfire while hearing the story of how the fireflies got their light. An LED hoop performance by the Hooper Troopers brings the evening full circle! Sponsored by SunTrust Bank. MBG members $5/non-members, $5 plus Garden admission. Call 636-4131 for reservations.

Germantown Community Theater and Memphis Botanic Garden team up to present an outdoor performance of the children’s classic story about a boy’s magical journey with his insect friends. Event includes pre-show crafts and games plus admission to My Big Backyard. Adult admission: MBG and GCT members $10/non-members $15. Children: MBG and GCT members $7/non-members $10. Children under are 2 free. Call 901-636-4131 for tickets and information.

Amazing Maize Educator Preview Sept. 21, 2011; 4 – 7 p.m. Registration required Hop on the corn train, drive the combine harvest simulator and experiment with starch explosions at this sneak preview of the Amazing Maize exhibit. From grain bins to corn palaces to greenhouses, this fascinating story of corn interconnects humans with a plant. Learn about the new educational programs such as workshops, festivals and exhibit gallery guide. Discover the scientific, economic and cultural significance of corn on daily life, past and present and understand how corn truly is amazing.

A free informational lecture about the Brain Balance Program will be held at Peak Athletics in Littleton this month. The lastest research will be talked about as well as costs associated with the Brain Balance Program! Come learn how we can help your child connect with success! We are a learning center that works with children who have neurobehaviroal disorders including: ADHD, Autism, Asperger's, PDD, learning and processing concerns as well as dyslexia. We use a unique approach since we work with the root cause of the problem, rather than just treating the symptoms.