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Elder care training

From 8:30AM to 5:00PM

Free training for caregivers or providers of people over 60 years of age will take place on June 23rd and June 30th. The sessions will run from 8:30AM to 5:00PM at the Michigan Works office, 240 E. Church Avenue in Reed City. Those wishing to attend this highly interactive day of training are asked to call Cindy Jeffer at 231-734-9083 to register. Lunch is being provided by Pere Marquette Catering.

Recreation Program: Line Dance

From 9:00AM to 10:30AM

Line dancing lessons will be instructed by Diane Jones at the Artworks Dance Studio every Tuesday and Thursday from 9-10:30am between June 1st and August 31st (Excluding July 6th and 8th). Cost: $2 per participant. Forms and further information can be found at brpr.org or by calling 231-592-4038.

Summer Reading Programs

From 11:00AM to 2:00PM

Summer Reading Programs will be held every Tuesday from June 30th until July 28th at RCADL.

11am-noon: Preschool, Kindergarten, and 1st Grade

1pm-2pm: 2nd Grade- 6th Grade

84th Annual Summer Food Service & Reading Program

From 11:00AM to 1:00PM

Hosted by Big Rapids Public Schools: Free Lunch and books to ALL children 18 years old and younger (or persons up to age 26 who are enrolled n an educational program for the mentally or physically disabled that is recognized by a State or local public educational agency) Regardless of your current school or lunch status.

Located at Big Rapids Middle School on weekdays between 6/8 and 8/28 from 11:00am-1:00pm.

500 N. Warren, Big Rapids, MI 49307

231-796-7653

Organizations are welcome: Daycares, Preschools, Bible Schools, 4-H Programs, Camps, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, any organization involving involvinkg children 18 and under are welcome to attend. If you would like, you can call ahead to reserve a table for your organization to be seated together.

Artworks Around the World in 80 Days.

Artworks Summer Camps 2015 Around the World in 80 Days- Take a trip around the world in art, music, language, and food when you come to camp at Artworks this summer. (For ages 7-13.) Camp 1: July 14-16 Asia- Practice Japanese origami, perform an Indonesian shadow puppet show, paint a Chinese landscape, practice martial arts movement, and more. Camp 2: July 21-23 Clay Around the World- Design, handform, and glaze pottery shapes from all over the world. Camp 3: July 28-30 The Americas- Create Alaskan, Navajo, and South American art and learn a little Spanish. Camp 4: August 4-6 India/Africa- Explore art from part of African and the Indian subcontinent. Each camp will span Tuesday to Thursday, 10 am – 3 pm at the Artworks Lower Level. Lunch will be provided through the BRMS Free Lunch Program. Campers will walk with supervision to and from the Big Rapids Middle School near Artworks. An afternoon snack will also be provided. Cost: $75 Drop-in rate: $30 per day if spots are available. For more information, contact Denise Cosper, Director of Educational Programs at 231-796-2420 or artworkseducation@gmail.com. Reserve your child/grandchild’s place today! Registration deadline is Tuesday June 30th. Register in person, online, by mail, by phone, or by fax. Payment is due at registration. In person: at The Painted Turtle Gift Shop. Online: www.ArtworksInBigRapids.org