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LAFCU’s April reading event for Michigan kids ages 0-12 celebrates two of spring’s winged wonders: butterflies and bees. The featured story is “Teachers Smell Like Butterflies,” read by its author, Elaine Hardy, of East Lansing. Viewers will get a peek into the Butterfly House at MSU’s Michigan 4-H Children's Garden,...
Families can learn about the top artifacts at each museum – Michigan Science Center & Grand Rapids Public Museum – while the presidents of both "battle" for best artifact in five categories.
The Yorkshire Museum, located in England, launched a weekly #CuratorBattle competition on Twitter to challenge other museums to...
Dress up in your Derby finest (big hats encouraged) to enjoy the Kentucky Derby from home while participating in online auctions with a Derby festival that will raise money for Ele's Place in Ann Arbor. Preregister for the event and get recommendations for food, drinks and pre-Derby events (including...
LGBTQ high school students interested in colleges and universities in the Great Lakes region and surrounding areas can learn about financial aid for LGBTQ students, gender-inclusive housing/restrooms/locker rooms, support services, pronouns and names on IDs, student groups for LGBTQ students and LGBTQ studies and coursework. The fair includes presentations from...
Allied Media Projects' Spring 2021 Speaker Series Bloom is a collection of four virtual events including a short film premiere, and several artist discussions. Bloom invites participants to envision a world without borders, witness the power of youth, honor ancestral ceremonial practices, and celebrate artistic collaboration.
Event Cost: Free, registration...
Kids in grades 5 through adults can set aside to-do lists, drama and all other sources of anxiety and connect with themselves on a deeper level to find peace and calm during this hour-long class with Sue Marsh, owner of Breathe Yoga. Explore different elements of a yoga practice...
Meet animal ambassadors native to rainforest regions including a ring tailed lemur, crocodilian, boa constrictor, macaw, armadillo and a honey bear. Kids of all ages are invited to join this live, virtual, interactive event. Presenters will be able to respond to questions and comments.
Event Cost: Free, registration required for...
Learn to draw fun caricatures of some of literature's favorite characters led by a puppet instructor. Whether artists are just beginning or more advanced, this workshop will teach the tips, tricks and techniques of caricature drawing.
Event Cost: Free, registration required for Zoom link
Event Times: 2-3 p.m.
