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November 2007
News on events, programs and exhibits at The Children's Museum in West Hartford
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Special Members-Only Offer from the Connecticut Ballet
The Connecticut Ballet is offering a special 10% discount
to members of The Children’s Museum for their upcoming Hartford performances of
The Sleeping Beauty
November 3rd & 4th
at The Bushnell’s Belding Theater
Download and print your discount coupon.
Members must show their Museum membership card in order to receive the discount.
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Frame Dimensions Art Show to Benefit The Children’s Museum
The gallery at Frame Dimensions, in West Hartford Center, will feature the extraordinary paintings of renowned Connecticut artist Jim Grabowski in a special exhibit to benefit The Children’s Museum. 10% of all show proceeds will be donated to The Children’s Museum. Read more...
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Vacation Science
Veteran’s Day, November 12, 2007
Getting messy is one of the best parts of hands-on science, so we’re spending a day doing our ickiest, stickiest, dirtiest, downright grossest experiments. Join us as we explore The Science of Yuck! Visit our website for registration details.
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A Tasty Way To Raise Dough!
Uno Chicago Grill at Westfarms Mall is holding a fundraiser in support of The Children’s Museum on Wednesday, November 14th. Mention you’re dining for The Children’s Museum or download a coupon and up to 20% of the proceeds from your meal that day will be donated the Museum!
Help us make this event a huge fundraising success by participating and spreading the word to friends, neighbors, and colleagues!
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Attention Middle School and
High School Students and Teachers!
The Children’s Museum invites you to take the Cool It! Challenge and create local solutions to climate change. Work independently or as a team to develop and implement a plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Students can win up to $10,000!
Information Session
Thursday, November 15, 2007 from 4:45 – 6:15 pm
CRRA Trash Museum, 211 Murphy Rd. Hartford, CT.
(co-sponsored by The Children’s Museum and The CRRC Trash Museum)
Please RSVP by 11/9/07 to Jenn Higgins 860-757-7765 or Corrie Folsom 860-231-2824 x41
Go to www.coolitchallenge.org for contest details.
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Season of Light
Light up the cold dark season with a warm and bright holiday show! Season of Light premieres in the NEW Travelers Science Dome on November 23 and is narrated by National Public Radio’s National Desk Senior Correspondent Noah Adams. Click here for more information on this and other Travelers Science Dome shows. The Travelers Science Dome was made possible with thanks to a major gift by Travelers.
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Wolf Pack Kids Club Discounted Tickets for TCM Members
Take advantage of “Buy One Get One Free” tickets to Wolf Pack home games thru January 1, 2008!
Read 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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Special Events
November 2007
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Sunday Afternoon Walks For All Ages
Held Sundays 2:00 – 3:30 PM, family walks provide something for all ages.
November 4th – Preparing for Winter.
November 18th – Attracting Birds to Your Yard
Cost: Members: $3.00 adults, $2.00 children
Nonmembers: $5.00 adults, $3.00 children
For more information, visit our website.
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Bird Seed Sale Scheduled
November 17
The Nature Center Gift Shop offers high quality seed and bird feeders throughout the winter. For below gift shop prices, order your seed in advance for our reduced rates. To receive a bird seed order form please call the Center at (860) 693-0263. If you are concerned about bears, call the Nature Center for tips on how to minimize bird feeder damage in your yard! For more information, visit our website.
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Discovery Days
The Nature Center's enrichment series for young children, pre-schoolers and students in grades K-3. The cost of each four week session is $40 for members/$50 for nonmembers except for Nature for Little Ones (as noted below). Discounts are extended to families with multiple children attending during the same time period. For more information, visit our website.
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Fall Story Hours Continue
Geared for children ages 2-5, there is no charge for this program although pre-registration is requested as space is limited. Children must be accompanied by an adult. November story hour will be held November 19. For more information, visit our website.
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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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