If you are having trouble with either English or math, the Lifelong Learning Education Center has new tutorial software available. Sometimes potential college students or high school students need help with writing or math skills. The Lifelong Learning Center is a pilot for the Lifetime Library, a new software system that teaches the basic skills necessary for academic success. But learners learn in a new way, independently and at their own pace in a multimedia learning environment. The design and development of the program was guided by well-established principles of adult education, cognitive learning, multi-media design and media theory.

This is an excellent tool for adult learners, high school students and English as a second language student. This service is free to service members and their family and Quantico employees. If you are anxious to boost your math, reading, or writing skills come to the Lifelong Learning Center, 3088 Roan Street, from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and give this new technology a try.

For more information, call (703) 784-4010.

Free child safety seat checks for Memorial Day weekend

Historically Memorial Day weekend has been one of the busiest times to travel and with that in mind your child’s safety while riding in a vehicle should be at the forefront of your thoughts when traveling. Before hitting the highway this upcoming holiday weekend, have your child seat checked.

Drivers Training will be conducting a child safety seat check May 22 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The location will be in the Lejeune Hall parking lot area. Look for the signs.

The child safety seat check is available to all DOD personnel and their families. The proper installation and condition of your existing child seat will be examined and adjusted as needed. This is a great opportunity for expecting parents or seasoned parents to refresh their memories on proper child seat use, installation and condition.

Toastmasters meeting

Chopawamsic Toastmasters Club meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month, from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. in the base Lifelong Learning Center, Building 3089 in Classroom 5 of Wing B. Non-members are cordially invited to attend. Now is the time to start working on those critical communication skills.

For additional information or directions, call Teresa Ovalle at (703) 432-0905, public relations at (703) 432-3778, or visit http:⁄⁄www.choptm.org.

Mother, Son dance is scheduled for May 30

Marine Corps Community Services is sponsoring a ‘‘Mother and Son Dance” at The Clubs at Quantico May 30 from 7 to 10 p.m. There will be a light buffet, dancing and giveaways. Tickets for adults are $15 and youth 12 and under are $10. Tickets can be purchased at the Quantico Youth Center Monday through Friday. For more information, contact Ann Toups at (703) 784-2249.

Rikki’s Refuge holds open house, tour of facility

Rikki’s Refuge, a no-kill shelter largely powered by volunteers from Quantico, welcomes all visitors during tour Friday starting at 1 p.m., at State Route 20 on Barr Lane in Orange. Pet, feed, and love the critters ranging from pygmy goats to pigs to emus. To RSVP or for more information, visit www.rikkisrefuge.org or call (540) 854-0870 Ext. 2. Wear shoes, old clothes, long pants, and dress for the weather. It is all outdoors and you will get wet and muddy.