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.

Presented by Dr. Jeremy Fritz, this lecture is for 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.

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 in the home school.

Clarina Nichols, Carry A. Nation and Katherine Richards were three Kansas women who spoke out, took action and influenced their communities. J. Karen Ray will introduce you to these women and discuss their positions on key issues of the time, as well as how Kansans today can learn from them to influence their communities. Ray is a retired professor of English with a keen interest in the history and culture of Kansas. This free presentation is offered at the Smoky Hill Museum, Thursday, March 3, from 5:30-6:30 pm.