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Kids ages 7 to 12 years will learn acting, improv and public speaking skills through a variety of games, activities, monologues and skits. This class is perfect for both new and experienced actors and is great for building confidence, making new friends and having lots of fun.
Event Cost: Free,...
Families with kids ages 3-8 are invited to check out some interesting animals from around the world with Dan Briere of the Little Creatures Co. Animals could include colorful non-venomous snakes, a caged tarantula and giant bullfrog, parrots, chinchilla and tortoise, chameleon, and a young American alligator.
Event Cost: Free,...
Families can gather to help kick off the Dexter District Library's summer reading program, Tails and Tales, with magician Cameron Zvara. This 45-minute show is full of magic, card tricks, comedy and audience participation. Registration is required. The Zoom link will be emailed before the program. The reading program is...
Families can gather to celebrate the completion of the Dexter District Library's summer reading program, Tails and Tales, with storyteller Mat Emerick as Professor Snoopenheimer. This entertaining performance is full of information about "cryptids," animals that are reported, but not proven to exist (like Big Foot). Registration is required....
The four-day conference aimed at high school girls and non-binary students will feature breakout, professional development and keynote sessions led by industry leaders from numerous backgrounds. Speakers scheduled include Dixie Adams and Kelly Chambliss (IBM), Alyssa Miller, a cybersecurity expert, Madhulika Guhathakurta (NASA) and Hope Goins (Department of Homeland...
Join Nate and Kaley Klemp, co-authors of the book “The 80/80 Marriage: A New Model for a Happier, Stronger Marriage” to learn about being equals and in love while muddling through modern parenting challenges.
The concept of 80/80 marriage involves a shift in mindset, from trying to make everything in...
Getting a family back on track after any disruption – including that of the pandemic – can be hard, but it doesn’t have to be. Nationally renowned pediatrician Dr. Harvey Karp will share his experience to help families create a better routine, plus expert tips to help kids sleep...
Parents of kids with autism can listen to national speaker, author and autism expert, Ron Sandison as he tells stories to help children and families. Parents and educators will learn practical ways to empower children with autism to develop their gifts, handle sensory issues, decode behavior issues, and learn self–efficiency.
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Canton will focus a spotlight on arts and culture during the 10th annual Canton Acts of Culture Week, which will be presented virtually in 2021. Families can enjoy video "samples" of the cultural festivals of the past following on YouTube or Comcast (Channel 12), Wide Open West (Channel 10)...
