Mar 28 Thursday
Going to the beach can be fun, but why not take a vacation to the stars? This Spring Break, you’re invited to the Great Lakes Children’s Museum’s Tour of the Solar System as we explore the wonders of our sun and its planets! All activities will be offered during normal Museum hours throughout each day from March 25 to March 29 in a relaxed, drop-in format.Designed for kids in kindergarten through 6th grade, this program uses hands-on stations to teach kids about each planet in our solar system. Participants will visit regions closest to the scorching rays of the sun, and places so far from our sun’s light that day and night are almost the same.We’re also excited to introduce “Starry Night, Planets Bright,” a miniature, interactive planetarium gives children the opportunity to take a walk through the solar system.Activities come from NISENET and are focused on the exploration of STEM subjects. This program builds the scientific skills of inquiry kids will use their whole lives; participants will get a chance to experience the WOW as they tour the solar system.
This program is FREE for members and free-with-admission for the general public. No additional registration is required. However, because Spring Break can be a very busy time at the Museum, general admissions reservations are HIGHLY recommended.
Gentle Yoga for a small fee.
Join us in the Mills Meeting Area on the lower level to donate blood with Versiti Blood Center of Michigan.Doors open at 11:00am.Sign ups are encouraged but walk ins are welcome!
Benzie Community Circus presents Community Circus “Try it!”A progressive 4- week series to develop basic circus arts including juggling, acro-movement, and clowning - the last day concludes with an “informance” for friends and family. Designed for adults and kids 8+.Please plan to have a guardian in attendance with children.Mondays 5:45-8:00Mills Community House Upper Level (2)Cost: Sliding scale $40-80 for the full 4 week session.Instructors: Josh Hartman and Jillian VotavaQuestions? Contact Sarah Alexander at 231-590-4392 or sarahalex3@gmail.com
Learn to ballroom dance! Every Thurs in March join us at 6:30 pm for Night Club Dance with Mel and Nancy Kiogima and at 7:45pm for Bachata with Ramon Gaitan! Bodies In Motion Studio, 10660 E Carter Rd, Traverse City, MI 49684. No partner needed. All are welcome. No experience necessary.
This beginner's vegetable gardening class presented by MSU Extension will cover topics from seed starting to harvesting and soil prep to container gardening. Walk-ins are welcome and the first 50 registrants will receive a FREE garden kit, including seed packets and a garden plan for in-ground or container gardening. The event is located in the lower level community room at the Leelanau County Government Center. It's a brief course to get you started growing your own food!
The Promise is a powerful Easter musical of the life of Jesus from birth to resurrection, showcasing a cast & crew of over 200 people. Come see a dramatic portrayal of the greatest story ever told, complete with music, inspired choreography, and first-rate special effects. The Promise is a show you will never forget. Free admission. Doors open 30 minutes prior. New Hope Community Church has a spacious sanctuary for 1300 people plus overflow seating available. Complimentary childcare provided for infants through 5 year olds. Due to the graphic nature of some scenes, The Promise is not recommended for small children. Livestream available for all shows at newhope.cc
Mar 29 Friday
From March 4th through the 29th, Mills Community House will have a travelling exhibition on display from the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History. The exhibition is titled "Who Can Vote? A Brief History of Voting Rights in the US". The exhibition will be available for viewing during all public events in March.
Outside of the public events there will be three walk-in opportunities available.Friday March 15th 10:00-1:00Friday March 22nd 10:00-1:00Friday March 29th 10:00-1:00
If you are interested in viewing the exhibition but cannot make any of the walk-in hours or events, please email Kristin at millscommhouse@gmail.com. She would be happy to set up a time with you to come that works with your schedule.
From the Gilder Lehrman Institute:"This exhibition examines voting rights with an emphasis on the role of the US Constitution and the interplay between the states and federal government in determining who is allowed to vote. Beginning with the founding era and going up to the election of 2000, this exhibition explores the complex history of the right to vote that forms the core of our nation’s democracy. Topics include voting as a constitutional right, women’s suffrage, Reconstruction and Jim Crow era voting rights, the Civil Rights Movement, and the enfranchisement of Indigenous peoples."
Visit the Dennos for a Spring Break adventure for the whole family. Kids are free with accompanying adults, and children under 18 must always be accompanied by at least one paying adult.
Explore the worlds of award-winning children’s books with "Young at Art: A Selection of Caldecott Book Illustrations," and dive into comics, pop culture, and myth with "Hemingway In Comics." A new scavenger hunt will be available at the front desk all week. Turn it in to receive a prize.
The museum is open for break 3/23/2024, 3/24/2024, 3/26/2024, 3/27/2024, 3/29/2024, 3/30/2024 (closed Monday and Thursday). Daily 11am - 4pm.