Groups to sponsor parenting programs

The MSU Child and Family Care Resources and the MSU Women's Resource Center are co-sponsoring a two-part parenting series.

The first series is today from noon until 12:50 p.m. in 27 Nisbet Bldg. on the corner of Crescent and Harrison roads. The lecture topic is "Stress Management for Parents, Part One" and the speaker is Paul Van Kleek, a parent-education trainer from Program and Professional Services.

The series will look at how stress can affect a family and give advice in managing parental stress. To reserve a space for this program, call MSU Child and Family Care Resources at (517)432-3745, ext. 146, or e-mail cfcrassist@hr.msu.edu. Reservations are encouraged so each participant will receive a copy of printed materials.

The second part of the parenting series will be from noon to 12:50 p.m. on Nov 13 in 27 Nisbet Bldg. It will be a continuation of the previous lecture.

Observatory to hold weekend events

The public has another chance to gaze at the stars from 9-11 p.m. Nov. 15-16 at the MSU Observatory, located at the corner of Forest and College roads.

Observations are co-sponsored by the Physics & Astronomy Department, Capital Area Astronomy Club and Abrams Planetarium.

Free parking and admission are available for the public.

Abrams Planetarium is also sponsoring "The Search for Life in the Universe" and "Sol and Company" programs.

"The Search for Life in the Universe" starts at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 4 p.m. Sundays until Nov. 24. "Sol and Company" starts at 2:30 p.m. Sundays until Nov. 24.

Admission prices are $3 for adults, $2.50 for students and seniors and $2 for children 12 and under. For more information contact (517)355-4672 or visit www.pa.msu.edu/abrams.

Amy Bartner