Sometimes it’s stinky; sometimes it’s crusty; and sometimes it’s slimy. Explore why your body produces mushy, oozy, crusty, scaly and stinky gunk at Grossology: The (Impolite) Science of the Human Body during its appearance at Discovery Science Center. http://www.discoverycube.org/exhibit.aspx?q=22

We will be adding Calendar posts for local events. This is a test to see if this is working correctly. More posts to follow with local homeschool events.

Creative six & seven year olds will love Mondays with the Masters Kids Classes! Every Monday from 10am to 2pm our Masters class will spotlight a special artist. We’ll explore the art of Van Gogh, Monet, Cassat, Warhol, Matisse, Picasso, Pollock, Klimt, O’Keefe & others. These classes are multimedia & feature pottery painting, games, videos, story time & more all associated with the artist. Cost is $25 per session. Kids are to bring a bagged lunch. Sign up for 3 sessions & get the 4th FREE!

You're invited to a CARS Party! Come paint your own Tow Mater or Lightning McQueen Bank at Color Me Mine. Cost is $27 & includes a licensed Tow Mater or Lightning McQueen bank, studio fees, snacks & a goodie bag. Reservations & Prepayment Required.

Tween Classes are designed for 3rd grade children & up & focus on mastering various techniques as well as project design & completion. Cost is $200 per session & includes all paint fees, instruction, pottery pieces, t-shirt & a pizza party on Friday! Tweens are to bring a bagged lunch Monday through Thursday. A $50 deposit is required & will be applied to your balance the week of class. Make your reservation & pay in full by June 1st & take 10% off.

Awaken your senses to a late spring twilight walk where the mysteries of nature await. Guided by a nocturnal loving naturalist, tap into your senses and enrich your intuition. End the evening with a cool cup of lemonade.

Get up and get outside to help with morning animal chores. After milking cows and feeding livestock, feed yourself with a light breakfast around the farmhouse stove. Please dress for the weather and come prepared to get a little dirty. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Children 3 and under are free.

Find out what farm life is all about! Rise with the sun and take care of morning chores. Collecting eggs, milking the cow, feeding livestock and preparing a hearty breakfast are just the beginning! Dress for the weather, and expect to get a little dirty. This program meets at the Heritage Farm, located off Plum Grove Road.

See what's hopping at Spring Valley! We'll explore the grounds, in search of jumper and hoppers of all shapes and sizes.

A flash of yellow and then it's gone! Fireflies are one of the most fascinating insects of summer. Come out and enjoy them at Spring Valley before they disappear until next year. Find out how their bodies are set aglow and what that flash of light means.