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May 2008
News on events, programs and exhibits at The Children's Museum in West Hartford
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GalaSaurus is this Saturday!
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GalaSaurus, our 12th Annual Gala
and Fundraiser.
Saturday Evening, May 10, 2008
7:00 p.m.
Tumble Brook Country Club
Bloomfield, CT
Tickets are $150 and $250
Tickets are still available, but only a few!
Highlights of the gala include specialty martinis, sumptuous food and entertainment as well as silent and live auctions where guests bid on a wide range of exciting offerings, including our unique Animal Sponsorships. Local radio personality Brad Davis will serve as emcee and co-auctioneer.
Take a peak at the auction items.
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The gala is an import source of financial support for the annual exhibits, programs, activities, and educational outreach provided by The Children’s Museum to some 200,000 children and families annually. For more information on GalaSaurus please call 860.231.2830 x51.
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Astronomy Day 2008 –
“Bringing Astronomy to the People”
May 10, 2008
Join us for the year’s biggest star party for a day filled with solar observing, telescope workshops, StarGazing 101 classes, hands-on activities and planetarium shows! We will also be raffling off a Meade ETX-80 telescope made possible by Meade Instruments and Astronomy Magazine.
Visit our website for the event schedule, registration information and to learn more about National Astronomy Day.
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Way-Out Wednesday
Mars, The Red Planet
May 21, 2008 • 3-5 PM
Children aged 5 to 10 with a grown-up can learn all about Mars as the Phoenix Spacecraft is about to arrive. Make a Mars craft project and hear a story about accidentally visiting there. Sponsored by Travelers. $5.00/member child, FREE/member adult; $12.00/nonmember child, $8.00/nonmember adult. Call 860.231.2830 x 44 or visit our website for more information.
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Phoenix Mars Landing Party
May 25, 2008
Come celebrate the landing of the Phoenix Mars Lander at the new Travelers Science Dome. Throughout the evening, we will be featuring live NASA commentary about the landing, Mars geology activities and a special Mars feature film. Be one of the first to watch as we receive confirmation as the Phoenix Mars Lander touches ground! Visit our website for the event schedule, registration information, to learn more about the exploration of Mars and for fun at home activities.
Check out 7 Minutes of Terror, a video that explains the entry, descent, and landing events for the Phoenix Mars Lander on May 25, 2008.
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Planning an unforgettable birthday?
Start with Location!
Join us for a fun-filled party at The Children’s Museum. We offer many different party packages and options. Our Dino Fossil Fun party is a perfect pairing with our newest exhibit, Excavation Station: Dinosaurs, Rocks and Fossils.
For a complete list of parties and package options, visit our website.
For date and time inquiries and to book your party today, email: events@thechildrensmuseumct.org or call 860.231.2830 x44.
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The Children’s Museum Preschool Summer Exploration
Play-ce 2008
Exploration Play-ce is a half-day summer program for children ages 4, 5, and 6.
Weekly themes include:
- June 30-July 3 - Going Buggy
- July 7-11 - The Land Before Time
- July 14-18 - Bubbles, Whales, and Fish Tales
- July 21-25 - Amphibian, Reptile, or Mammal
- July 28-August 1 - Scribble-Scrabble
- August 4-8 - Summer Olympics
- August 11-15 - Summer Olympics
Please call 860.523.7449 for registration information!
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Summer is Sizzling at
The Children’s Museum
It’s not too early to turn your thoughts to summer! Our Summer Science Camp has something to stimulate all budding, young scientists. Seven week-long programs begin the week of July 7. Visit our Vacation Science Camp webpage for more information and fees. To sign up, contact our Registration Department at 860.231.2832, x 44. Register early.
Check out our weekly themes:
July 7 – Backyard Wildlife
July 14 – Super Science Sleuths
July 21 – Weather Watchers
July 28 – Junior Magicians
August 4 – Body Basics
August 11 – GREEN-ology
August 18 – Rubber Band Bonanza
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Birdies mean Bucks for The Children’s Museum!
Make a pledge to the Travelers Championship Birdies for Charity and support the Museum!
Simply make a pledge per birdie made at the upcoming Travelers Championship – 1¢, 2¢, 10¢, $1 – whatever amount you wish. (In past years, there have been on average 1,500-2,000 birdies per tournament.) Pledge cards are available at the Museum or online at https://secure.travelerschampionship.com/birdiesforcharityx.htm. Please be sure to enter The Children’s Museum as your charity of choice (Bird Code 186).
Planning to attend the Travelers Championship? Buy your tickets from us! We can offer you a discount (only $20!) and half of your ticket purchase goes to The Children’s Museum!
Check out the FUNdraiser page of our website for more information on supporting The Children’s Museum through Birdies for Charity, or contact Dawn Veillette Diana at 860.231.2830 x51.
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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 – 5p m
Sundays 12-5 pm and Limited hours on Mondays in May and early June, please call
860.231.2830 x14 for availabilities
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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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Spring Wildflowers Walk
On Sunday, May 11th 2-3 PM, Roaring Brook Nature Center will offer a one hour Mother’s Day Walk on spring wildflowers. Cost is $5.00 for adults, $3.00 for children. Mothers free!
Nature Center Sponsors Saturday Bird Walks
Roaring Brook Nature Center offers early morning May bird walks on Saturdays, May 10th and May 24th from 7-9 AM. Binoculars and footwear suitable for wet ground conditions of early morning are recommended. Cost is $2.00 for members, $3.00 for nonmembers per walk. Bird walks are not geared for very young children.
Nature Offers Final 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 programs beginning in mid-May, see web site for details.
Nature Center Announces May Story Hour
Story hour continues with a one hour program on Monday, May 12th from 1:00-2:00 PM. Geared for children ages 2-5. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Pre-registration requested.
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Nature Center Hours: Tuesday through 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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