At 2 p.m. Sunday, learn about the tiny animals born each spring during "Baby Animals" at the Nature Center of Oakwoods Metropark near Flat Rock for a $3 a person fee.
Preregistration and vehicle entry permits are required for all the programs. To sign up, call 1-734-782-3956.
Make "Critter Contact" at 10:30 a.m. tomorrow at Marshlands Museum and Nature Center of Lake Erie Metropark in Brownstown Township.
For $2, preschool and kindergarten-aged children can get up close and personal with creatures and make critter crafts.
Bring in items for historical appraisal and a written assessment during "Museum Road Show" at 2 p.m. Sunday. There is a $2 fee per appraisal.
Preregistration and vehicle entry permits are required for all programs, which take place at the nature center. To register, call 1-734-379-5020 or 1-800-477-3189.
The 2008 Junior Nationals and Michigan State Powerlifting Championships come to town at 9 a.m. tomorrow at the Heritage Park activity building, 12111 Pardee Road, Taylor.
The event will feature about 80 lifters competing in a range of weight classes and divisions.
Spectators are welcome, and admission is $5 at the door. For more information, visit www.MichiganAPF.com
Get your squeak on when Alvin and the Chipmunks pay a special visit to Southland Center, 23000 Eureka Road, Taylor, on Sunday.
The furry trio of Alvin, Simon and Theodore bring their "Get Munk'd Tour 2008" to the stage at noon, 1:30 and 3 p.m. The high-energy show will feature the chipmunks' greatest hits, including "Funkytown," "Get Munked" and "Witch Doctor."
There will be meet and greets at 12:30, 2 and 3:30 p.m., and youngsters can learn the "Munk Dance" craze following the show.
Video game stations, photos with the characters and prize giveaways also are part of the free event.
Call 1-734-374-2800 for more details.
Shape up with free introductory Zumba and Zumba GOLD classes offered at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Shelters Elementary School, 12600 Fordline, Southgate.
Zumba is a fusion of Latin and International music and dance themes. Zumba GOLD is for older, active adults and those recovering from injuries.
Free classes also will be held at 6 p.m. April 15 at Duvall Elementary School, 22561 Beech St., Dearborn, and at 6:30 p.m. April 16 at Howard School, 1611 N. York, Dearborn.
Visit www.elementsofexercise.com for more information.
Wildlife Art Day takes over Crystal Gardens, 16703 Fort St., Southgate, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 13.
Wildlife art, demonstrations, workshops and taxidermy will be part of the fun.
Admission is free, and a light lunch will be served.
The event is sponsored by the Trenton Rotary Club's Tom Shumate Endowment for the Arts Fund.
For more information, call John Martenson at 1-734-671-5400 or John Howey at 1-734-671-1600.
"Culinary Concerto: A Musical Feast" will take participants on a journey to Russia from 6:30 to 8 p.m. April 22 at the Flat Rock Community Center, One McGuire St.
The program showcases classical music and meals from the featured destination. The Russian-inspired meal will consist of borsht soup, Beef Stroganoff, egg noodles, a medley of sautÈed cabbage, potatoes and green beans, and Strawberries Romanoff.
Dinner includes one glass of wine with additional glasses available for $2 each.
Admission is $30. Order tickets online at www.sgls.org. The event is presented in partnership with the Flat Rock Community Center and Southern Great Lakes Symphony Director Charles Greenwell.
The Southgate Community Players' production of "Beauty and the Beast" takes the stage in May, but tiny tots and their parents can experience a real-life fairy tale during free "Story Time with Belle" at 11 a.m. tomorrow at the Riverview Public Library, 14300 Sibley Road; at 3 p.m. tomorrow at the Bacon Memorial District Library, 45 Vinewood, Wyandotte; and at 6:30 p.m. April 6 at the Southgate Veterans Memorial Library, 14680 Dix-Toledo Road.
Families also can enjoy "Brunch with the Characters of Beauty and the Beast" from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 20 at Crystal Gardens, 16703 Fort St., Southgate.
The cost is $8.95 for children age 12 and younger and $10.95 for adults. Call 1-734-285-2210 for more information.
"Tea with Belle" will be held at noon before the May 3 and 10 performances.
The $5 a person cost includes a porcelain teacup and tea, punch and cookies with Belle. Call 1-734-281-3108 for more information. Seating is limited.
Taylor-based bands will compete during Battle of the Bands from 6 to 11 p.m. April 25 at the Heritage Park activity building, 12115 Pardee Road, Taylor.
Bands will be divided into categories and judged on performance, style and content.
Tickets will be sold at the door for $7 general admission and $5 for students and senior citizens. Refreshments will be sold.
Battle of the Bands is sponsored by the Mayor's Youth Advisory Council. For more details, call 1-734-374-4033.
The 2008 Gem and Mineral Show presented by The Midwest Mineralogical and Lapidary Society takes over the Southgate Civic Center annex, 14700 Reaume Parkway, from 4 to 8 p.m. May 16, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. May 17 and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 18.
This year's feature, "Michigan Rocks," focuses on rocks and minerals found in the state's parks, lakes and roads, including Petoskey stones, Lake Superior agates and Datolytes.
There will be 20 dealers and free mineral kits for children.
Admission is $4 for adults, $3 for senior citizens and $1 for teen-agers.
Teachers are welcome to bring their third- through eighth-grade classes from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 16 for no charge. Registration forms must be requested before Tuesday. For details on Kids' Day, call Dick DePodesta at 1-313-389-2674.
For more information about the show, e-mail ornwhanschu@prodigy.net, call Mike Bomba at 1-313-381-8456 or Norm Hanschu at 1-734-455-8596.
Indulge in elegance during "Clara's Spring Tea" from 1 to 3 p.m. April 23 at the Henry Ford Estate, 4901 Evergreen, Dearborn.
Enjoy gourmet tea, petite sandwiches and pastries while taking in the sights of the national historic landmark estate.
The cost is $29.95 a person and reservations are required. Call 1-313-593-5590 to reserve a spot.
Thomas the Tank Engine and Sir Topham Hatt, controller of the railway, chug into Greenfield Village in Dearborn on the "Day Out with Thomas 2008: The Great Discovery Tour" April 25 to 27, May 2 to 4 and May 9 to 11.
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Thomas the Tank Engine chugs into Greenfield Village, 20900 Oakwood Blvd., Dearborn with "Day Out with Thomas 2008: The Great Discovery Tour" April 25 to 27, May 2 to 4 and May 9 to 11.
Preschoolers and their families can take a 25-minute ride on a 15-ton replica of Thomas the Tank Engine and meet Sir Topham Hatt, controller of the railway.
Other activities include arts and crafts, storytelling, videos and live music.
Ticket prices for members are $11.75 for adults and children age 2 and older. Non-member prices, which include admission to the village, are $31.75 for adults, $25.75 for children ages 5 to 12 and $11.75 for children ages 1 to 4.
Order tickets by calling 1-866-468-7630, or by visiting www.ticketweb.com/thomas or www.thehenryford.org.
"Quilting Genius 2: The Improvisational Quilts of Susana Hunter" is on display through April 27 at the Henry Ford Museum, 20900 Oakwood Blvd., Dearborn.
The exhibit, which is free with museum admission, features nearly 30 improvisational quilts by Susana Allen Hunter, an African-American quilter from Alabama.
The museum is open from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Admission is $14 for adults, $13 for senior citizens, and $10 for children. Members and children 4 and younger can attend free. Visit www.thehenryford.org or call 1-313-982-6001 for more information.
Henry Ford Community College is offering free planetarium shows Tuesdays in the science building on HFCC's campus, 5101 Evergreen Road, Dearborn.
"Nothing Gold Can Stay - A Spring Star Talk" takes place at 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays through June 17. Doors open at 7:15 p.m. and close at show time.
Admission is on a first-come, first-served basis, and no latecomers will be admitted for safety reasons.
No reservations are required. Call 1-313-845-9628 for more information.
The Spring 2008 Collectible Toy Show will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday at the Monaghan Knights of Columbus hall, 19801 Farmington Road, Livonia.
The show will feature vendors with collectible and die cast toys, Hot Wheels, model car kits, action figures and more.
Admission is $3, and children age 12 and younger get in free. Door prizes will be given away every half hour.
The Winross Collectors Club of America-Michigan Chapter sponsors the event.
Call 1-586-795-8281 or 1-248-363-9495 for more information.
"Music With Joy!" will take children ages 4 to 10 on a musical journey from 1 to 3 p.m. April 12 at the Detroit Children's Museum, 6134 Second Ave.
Joy Simpson and her puppet friends will entertain with sing-alongs, dancing and crafts.
A planetarium show with Carrie Zaitz will take place at 12:30 p.m. for youngsters and adults. Reservations are required for the limited seating.
Admission is $5 a child for non-members and $3 a child for members and Macy's Museum Adventure Pass holders.
Call 1-313-873-8100 for reservations.
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