Calling all scout troops! Join the friendly MMCM staff and volunteers on Wednesday, May 4, 2011, from 5 to 7 pm. Discover “It’s Shocking!” and learn about electricity with our Van De Graff generator (a hair-raising experience). Try special art projects in the Art Mart and search for clues in the aMazing Maze. Troop leaders may call the MMCM at 989-399-6626 to reserve space for their troop.

Wear your favorite team jersey and get $1 off admission. Run the obstacle course and design your own blue ribbon in the Art Mart. Guess the weight of the sports equipment for a chance to win an MMCM Basic Birthday Party Package.

Lou E. Loon, the Great Lakes Loons' Mascot, will also be visiting from 1:00-2:00 p.m.

Sunday, April 10, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. The Midland Children's School of Music will host a student piano recital at 1:00 p.m. at the MMCM. In addition, musicians will be on hand until 3:00 p.m. to play for MMCM guests.

Join Kathy from the Chippewa Nature Center as she discusses plants and animals you’ll find in the woods. Learn about camping etiquette and safety: browse through the mini-display of nature items.

Celebrate multiples at the MMCM. “Multiply” your fun as you play the matching game in the aMazing Maze, go fishing in the water table, and guess how many “wooden nickels” in the jar for a chance to win an MMCM Basic Birthday Party Package.

Gary Bublitz, owner of Bublitz Photography (www.bublitzphoto.com), will be on site to take photographs from 10:00 a.m. – 3: 00 p.m. on Saturday and 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. on Sunday.

Bring your favorite American Girl doll and listen to a story, enjoy tea and cookies, and style your doll’s hair. Bring clothes and accessories to trade with others.

Show your MMCM Membership at The Spirit Store, 5789 State Street, and receive $1 off the price of hockey ticket(s) for the February 12 and 13 games. Valid at the State Street location only.

Show any Spirit Hockey ticket stub at the MMCM on February 12 or 13, 2011, and get $1 off your admission. Try your hand at indoor ice fishing, design your own “snow” sculpture, and enjoy a refreshing snow cone for only $1.00.

Who will win the 2011 Superbowl? Cast your vote at the MMCM, and make your own sport team logo in our Art Mart.

Calling all scout troops! Join the friendly MMCM staff and volunteers on Wednesday, January 19, 2011, from 5 to 7 pm. to learn how to Build a Boat and Make it Float! at the water table, try special art projects in the Art Mart, and search for clues in the aMazing Maze. Troop leaders may call the MMCM at 989-399-6626 to reserve space for their troop.

Presented by Dr. Jeremy Fritz, this lecture is for homeschooling parents of children age 4-17 that are struggling with academic, behavior, emotional or sensory issues, including ADHD, Dyslexia, Learning Disabilities, Autism, Asperger's, & related disorders. Gain a comprehensive understanding and deeper insight into the issues and challenges that these children are facing and learn brain based strategies that improve behavioral outcomes at home and school. Seating for this lecture is limited.