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	Volunteer or Donate: Cherryland Humane Society, founded in 1956 To help, you can do dog or cat enrichment, cleaning, events, thrift store, donor dog routes, and fostering. You must be at least 13 years old to volunteer. If you are younger than 18 years old, a parent or guardian has to be with you at all times. You must listen to the staff at all times and treat all animals with kindness. Cherryland Humane Society also needs: Chewy Gift Cards Pill pocket dog treats Double A and Triple A batteries Frontline flea and tick treatment for dogs and cats K and H Pet Products EZ Mount Window Cat Scratcher Refill From: Naomi and Estelle
	Electronics Recycling Event January 11-18 701 Westminster, Traverse City, MI (The Presbyterian Church) Collection available Monday-Friday 8:00-4:00, Sunday 8:30-12:00 Accepted Items: computers, laptops, tablets, cell phones, ipods, modems, routers, cables, cords, wire, adapters, dvd, cd players, radios, stereos (hard drives are destroyed and recycled per Department of Defense Directive 522-22M and all local, state, and federal requirements) NOT accepted items: TV, microwaves or household appliances, lightbulbs of any kind, batteries Google Drive link
	Educational programs at the Dennos in February I am writing to let you know about a couple FREE/low-cost educational programs we have coming up in February at the Dennos! Descriptions of the education programs and links to reserve tickets are below. - Jamie S Friday, February 13 at 10 am - Free! Full Cord is a national touring bluegrass band and have played some of the biggest festivals in the country. They will happily join you in Milliken Auditorium as it becomes a music classroom! Hear them play their brand of Bluegrass while teaching kids (and adults) the importance and function of each instrument. The band will also teach a short, musical lesson on the reasons that common folk music is so easy and accessible to everyone's ears and voices. Friday, February 20 at 10 am - $10 Dinosaur Day with PaleoJoe: PaleoJoe, Paleontologist, Children's Book Author, Storyteller and yes, a real dinosaur digger will bring his high-energy programs that will excite, entertain, and educate the patrons about DINOSAURS and Paleontology. For over 35 years PaleoJoe has provided programs to kids - of all ages across the country. His stories about dinosaur dig site adventures and the relationships between dinosaurs is told in a way that keeps kids - and adults on the edge of their seats.
	Interlochen Winter Events These programs offer fun, affordable, and easy outings for young children, and many parents appreciate knowing about local activities that bring joy and enrichment to their kids. Winterlochen February 21, 2026 – 11:00 AM Main Campus Free event, no tickets required A relaxed winter celebration with hands-on activities that give families a simple, no-cost way to spend quality time together. Be Like Blippi Tour! February 22, 2026 – 2:00 PM Corson Auditorium Tickets starting at $25 (Tickets go on sale this Friday) A lively, interactive show that’s perfect for young children and gives parents a fun weekend option their kids will be excited about. Peppa Pig: My First Concert March 18, 2026 – 6:00 PM Corson Auditorium Tickets starting at $27 A gentle, music-filled introduction to live performance that makes it easy for families to experience a concert together.
	Explore New Dance Styles! Interlochen College for Creative Arts will be hosting a series of social dance classes and baby/toddler & me dance classes this spring. Upcoming Programs: Baby & Me and Toddler & Me Dance Classes A fun, creative way for parents and their children to connect and learn dance together. Weekly classes Sept. 20 - Nov. 15 Registration: $249 for an 8-class session or $32 per class Learn More Social Dance Classes Learn diverse dance styles and make new friends in a warm and welcoming environment. View the flyer. Weekly classes March 7 - April 25 Registration: $249 for an 8-class session or $32 per class Learn More

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