Oct
24
Thu
Service-Dog Stories with Nicole & Hera!
Oct 24 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Join us on this 1/2 day to meet Nicole and her service dog, Hera. Nicole will present a story time about assistance dogs, Hera will exhibit the many ways in which animals can help a person live independently.

Oct
26
Sat
2nd Annual Harvest Celebration!
Oct 26 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Join us for a repeat of last year’s event! Paint a pumpkin, create a graham cracker haunted house, and more! Ages 3+

Nov
9
Sat
Intro to Robotics!
Nov 9 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

Learn about robots and how they are made and what robots do in the world today.  You’ll find out about self-driving cars and the build your own car with Digital Designer instructions and EV3 robotics kits.

You will learn to program your car to drive through the streets on a challenge mat. Then add code to use the color sensor so the car can drive itself.

7+ Pre-registration is required.

Nov
16
Sat
Winter Hibernation-Hands on Nature!
Nov 16 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am

How do your favorite animals spend the winter? Come find out, as we learn about
how animals look for shelter during the coldest months of the year. We will learn about hibernation, how
animals spend the winter, and the amazing adaptations animals have for surviving through the harshest
temperatures in New England. Bring a small stuffed animal and create a cozy little hibernation den to
take home!

Nov
20
Wed
Curly Soap Making!
Nov 20 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Curly Rainbow Soap!! A 60 minute workshop. Each participant will make their own fun and quirky swirl soap using a glycerin based soap, colorful soap curls, cosmetic glitter and a variety of scents. We will discuss the process of making cold process soap, blending of essential oils and the role of exfoliants in soap making. There is no lye exposure since does not involve traditional soap making techniques. Ages 12+
Nov
21
Thu
CANCELLED – Family Story Time!
Nov 21 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am

This session is cancelled. 
Share books, stories, songs, rhymes, and music in a fun interactive program that builds early literacy skills. This program is designed for children birth to 5 years old, accompanied by a favorite adult. Craft and snack, too!

Dec
9
Mon
Celebrate Computer Science Education Week with Scratch! Code Your Hero with Holyoke Codes!
Dec 9 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

At this introductory workshop, we’ll help students create free accounts and explain the basics of sprites, costumes, and coding with visual blocks to create engaging, interactive stories. Students will learn to incorporate rich, multimedia into their projects. We will be focusing on the theme Code Your Hero. This workshop is funded by the Public Policy and Advocacy Office of the American Library Association. Ages 7+. Space is limited, registration required.

Dec
11
Wed
ZENTANGLES-Relax and instill a sense of Calm for yourself! Teen Workshop
Dec 11 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

This form of art is one that can be practiced successfully be everyone, for even if you think you have no drawing skills. It is a method of creating artwork by drawing simple tangles, or patterns, one line at a time. Zentangle isn’t just about drawing. It focuses on the mind, relaxes the body, and builds confidence. Just go slowly and relax. We will supply the materials and you come ready to create. Snacks will be available. Ages 11+

 

Dec
13
Fri
TIGERS! & MONKEYS! & ME! Creative Movement & Pre-Kung-Fu!
Dec 13 @ 10:00 am – 10:45 am

Spirit of the Heart, Martial Arts & Wellness Center will be having a class for kids 3-5 and their awesome adult. Space is limited, registration is required. Call or stop in to register.

Tigers! Monkeys! & Me!
Dec 13 @ 10:00 am – 10:30 am

Spirit of the Heart-Martial Arts & Wellness Director Nancy Rothenberg will lead a sample class  for young kids (ages 2.5-5) and their adults.  A fun movement class! Space is limited, sign up or give us a call.