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September 2008
News on events, programs and exhibits at The Children's Museum in West Hartford
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Include The Children’s Museum in your
Labor Day holiday plans!
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Our holiday hours are:
Friday, August 29 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Saturday, August 30 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
(sponsored by  Stop by and sample their cheese!)
Sunday, August 31 noon – 5 p.m.
Closed Monday, September 1
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Shop for your favorite cause –
The Children’s Museum!
The Children’s Museum is participating in Macy’s Shop for a Cause on Saturday, September 20. The next time you visit the museum, pick up an All-Day Shopping Savings Pass for a $5 donation (available at the front desk), then head over to any Macy’s on September 20 to shop.
Your exclusive shopping pass entitles you to save 10-20% on most items including many of Macy’s best apparel and accessory brands. Plus, enjoy a full day of special events, entertainment, and a chance to win a $500 Macy’s shopping spree! If you visit the Westfarms store, please stop by The Children’s Museum’s table and say, “Hi!”
Get shopping passes for your friends, too, and make a day of it shopping for your favorite cause: The Children’s Museum.
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Galactic Art - Astronomy Paintings
By amateur astronomer and painter, Rick Costello
For the fall, The Children’s Museum is proud to feature the space art of Rick Costello in our Green Gallery. A resident of Manchester, Rick is an amateur astronomer and artist specializing in astronomically accurate paintings of the heavens. Galactic Art – Astronomy Paintings will be on display from October 1 – January 5, 2009. Learn more about Rick at www.costellospaceart.com. Visit our website for more information on this new exhibit.
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Wolf Night
Friday October 3, 7:00 pm
The Wolf Conservation Center of New York and Atka the Arctic Wolf will be visiting the museum this fall. There will be an informative presentation about wolves in the Sci-dome followed by an up close look at a live wolf. Atka the WCC wolf ambassador will walk among guests and staff will be close by to answer questions.
Cost for members $10 non-members $12
Pre-registration required
Call 860.231.2830, x 44 to register
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Help support The Children’s Museum while encouraging your child to explore our natural environment. A portion of your subscription to award-winning magazines from the National Wildlife Federation will be shared with The Children’s Museum.
Learn more ...
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October 11, 2008 is Zula Day at
The Children’s Museum
- Meet the characters of the Zula® Patrol
- Enjoy science activities
- Come dressed as your favorite Zula® Patrolers
- Book signing by Kathleen V. Kudlinski, author of
Boy, Were We Wrong about the Solar System
Visit our website for more information.
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Tales & Tails
Once again The Children’s Museum will be offering our popular animal-themed morning series for toddlers. Join us this fall for our 8-week class that will include many engaging toddler activities including; arts and crafts, up-close animal interactions, related stories and music and movement.
For registration information call 860.231.2830, x 44.
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Vacation Science
Crisp, fall days will be here soon. It’s not too early to start planning for those special days off from school. Join us for Museum exploration and science fun.
Columbus Day, October 13
Martian Blast – Prepare to blast off on a mission to explore the red planet. Launch water rockets and perform “out of this world” experiments.
Election Day, November 4
Science Smorgasbord – A little bit of this, a little bit of that, the science mishmash is where it’s at! Sample some science and fill your plate with a mound of activities.
Veteran’s Day, November 11
Animal Detectives – Crack the code to the amazing world of animals. Use clues like footprints, feathers, skulls, and live animals to unravel the mysteries of the animal kingdom.
Contact our Registration Department at 860.231.2830, x 44 to register. Learn more …
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Give a penny to The Children’s Museum every time you search the internet.
Go to GoodSearch.com and enter The Children’s Museum as the organization you want to support. One penny for every search will be given to us without you spending a dime!
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The Children's Museum hours: Tuesday-Saturday 10 am – 5 pm; Sundays 12-5 pm
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The Children's Museum is located at 950 Trout Brook Drive in West Hartford, Connecticut
860.231.2824 • TheChildrensMuseumCT.org
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Saturday Morning Bird Walks
Wander the trails through Werner’s Woods during the fall songbird migration. Binoculars and footwear for wet ground conditions are all you’ll need. Morning bird walks will be held September 27 and October 4 from 7:30 until 9:00 AM. Check the website for details …
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Nature Center Offers Mushroom Walk
Join Marlene Snecinski of the Connecticut Valley Mycological Society for a mushroom walk on Sunday, September 28 from 2:00-3:30 PM. Learn which mushrooms are considered delicacies and which to avoid. Photographers welcome! Check website for details …
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Nature Begins Fall Discovery Day Programs
Discovery Days is the Nature Center’s enrichment series for children in pre-school and in grades K-3. Registration is now open for the following programs in September/October. Discovery Days continue through the school year. See website for details …
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Nature Center Hours: Tueday-Saturday from 10 am - 5 pm;
Sundays from 1 - 5 pm. Trails through Werner’s Woods open daily dawn until dusk.
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The Roaring Brook Nature Center is located at 70 Gracey Road in Canton, Connecticut
860.693.0263 • RoaringBrook.org
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