expERIEnce a fun, hands-on learning event for the whole family. We provide a fun alternative to the traditional, spooky Halloween. Learn about bats, spiders, pumpkins and more! Don’t forget to wear your costume!

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Sat. Oct. 23rd 10am-4pm Sun. Oct. 24th 1pm-4pm

$3 Members – $8 Non-members

Halloween witHout tHe Boo!

Fri. Oct. 22nd 6pm-9pm

www.eriechildrensmuseum.org Vol. 15 • Issue 3 • Fall 2010Kaleidoscope is published quarterly by the expERIEnce Children’s Museum and is provided FREE to our members.

Halloween Hullabaloo kicks off Friday night with “Halloween Chemistry Spooktacular” presented by students and faculty from Penn State Erie, The Behrend College. Slimy ghouls, spooky apparitions and creepy pumpkins are all part of the fun as young ghosts and goblins (suggested ages 7-12) help us explore science with a distinctly Halloween theme.

Please NOTE:Museum will be CLOSED

Thurs, Nov 25thFri, Dec 24thSat, Dec 25thSun, Dec 26th

Sat, Jan 1st, 2011

Museum will be OPEN 10am-4pm

Mon, Dec 27th thru Fri, Dec 31st

Halloween HullabalooHalloween Hullabaloo

B O A R D O F D I R E C T O R S

PresidentJohn Bongiovanni

Vice-PresidentMark Raimy

TreasurerKara Onorato

Jay Alberstadt, Esq.Pierre Bellicini

Neal Devlin, Esq.Vickie Hill

Jeffrey JohnsonJohn Mizner, Esq.Brenda Sandberg

Ray Schreckengost

M U S E U M S T A F F

Executive DirectorTami Netkowicz

Education Assistant & Volunteer Coordinator

Tina Kociolek

Gallery Floor Manager & Birthday Party Coordinator

Marlene Martin

Education Assistant Outreach Coordinator

Theresa Tonelli

Front Desk Manager & Membership Coordinator

Mary Kay Williams

Receptionist/Office AssistantAbby Dinges

Everyone needs to eat – right? Why not make

it a family dining night at Max & Erma’s on

upper Peach street? If you dine in or carry out

during their normal business hours on October

21st, Max & Erma’s will donate 20% of your bill

back to the Museum! It’s that easy! Simply

present the coupon to your server, enjoy a

delicious meal and … support your museum!

Get your coupon by visiting the Museum

or print one from our website:

www.eriechildrensmuseum.org

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Chemistry Day FRee ADMISSION eVeNT Saturday, November 20th 10am-3pm

Celebrate the National Chemistry Week 2010 theme: Behind the Scenes

with Chemistry at the expERIEnce Children’s Museum. The free admission day

will include hands-on science experiments, fabulous chemical demonstrations and

much more to explore special effects used in the movies, theater and literature.

This event is sponsored by the Erie Local Section of the American Chemical

Society, the John Nesbit Rees and Sarah Henne Rees Charitable Foundation

and Penn State Erie, The Behrend College. Additional information

on National Chemistry Week can be found on-line at

www.acs.org/ncw.

Max & erma’s FUNdraiserThursday, October 21st

11am – Close

You Could Win $2,500

Support the Children’s Museum

programming, services and exhibits,

and you could win a $2,500 cash prize!

Tickets for this special raffle are $25 each

and include 5 chances to win!

The winner will be drawn during our

New Year’s at Noon celebration

on Friday, December 31st.

Only 200 tickets will be sold –

get yours soon! Tickets are available

at the Museum front desk.

For information on all upcoming events,

please visit our website at

www.eriechildrensmuseum.org.

Sat. Nov. 27th, Dec. 4th 11th & 18th: 9am-11am

Please call Museum for reservations. $8/members $12/non-members

Gift Making andGift Making and

Enjoy a hot breakfast, entertainment, – a VISIT from SANTA – and gift making in the Museum!

Let’s Dance !Want your child to learn the very basics of modern dance in a relaxed, fun setting? Our newest program allows children that chance. Your children will be given an introduction to basic dance steps, movement and posture. This program will be led by Museum volunteer Jennifer Dennehy, who has been dancing since she was 3 years old!

Classes are held every Thursday for six weeks beginning Thursday, October 7th. Ages 3-5 5:00-5:30pm • Ages 6-9 5:45-6:15pmCost for the six week session is $40.Please call the Museum at 453-3743 to reserve your spot!

Museum & MoreNews

Ambassadors of LaughterOn Wednesday, September 29, the expERIEnce Children’s Museum hosted the Ambassadors of Laughter, presented by Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey Circus. The special program, designed to promote literacy, included story telling, traditional circus-clown skills, a little silly magic, a lot of animated movement and a great deal of interaction with the children. A group of more than 40 children from Early Connections Child Care were able to enjoy the event free of charge thanks to a generous sponsorship from Iadeluca Chiropractic Center.

Healthy HappeningsThis past summer LECOM student Edward Skicki spent seven weeks at the Museum teaching Museum guests, children and the Museum staff how to be healthier. Ed completed a Bridging the Gaps Community Health Internship Program in it’s 15th year of community service. The Children’s Museum thanks Ed for his time, enthusiasm and dedication.

November 4th Popcorn 11th Everyone is Special 18th Thanksgiving

Toddler Story Time Every Thursday at 10:30am

Parents and children are invited for a story or two and a hands-on craft related to a different theme each week. Story time is included with Museum admission of $5/person. Free to members and children 1 and under.

October 7th Scarecrows 14th Dragons 21st Spiders 28th Halloween

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Pumpkin Patch Sat Oct 30th Is pumpkin a fruit or a vegetable? Can a pumpkin roll? How does a pumpkin grow? Children are invited to explore all there is to know about this popular fall decoration.

Fall Fun Sun Nov 14thSpecial time: 1pm-4pmWhy do leaves change color? What does “fall harvest” mean? From leaves to apples, fall animals to harvesting crops, we’ll explore what fall is all about in this class!

Harry Potter Experience Sun Nov 21st Special time: 1pm-4pmVisit Hogwarts in the Children’s Museum! We’ll start it all off with the sorting hat – which class do you think you’ll be in? Make your own wand or let your wand choose you. Try your hand at Potions Class and visit the different rooms in Hogwarts. Wizards are encouraged to come dressed in costume!

Thanks to Thanksgiving Wed Nov 24thDoes your child truly understand the meaning of Thanksgiving? We’ll teach them about the Mayflower, pilgrims and Indians and why it’s important to be thankful everyday for everything we have. It’s a great way to kick off the Holiday season.

Holidays Around the World Fri Nov 26thEver wanted to travel the world? Students will “visit” several cultures around the world to learn about winter celebrations and cultural traditions. Their passports will take them to places such as France, Italy, Mexico, Israel, Africa and more.

Gifts Galore Sat Dec 11thSpecial time: 1pm-4pm Children love making special gifts for their loved ones. Bring them to the Children’s Museum while you do a little shopping of your own and we’ll help them create wonderful gifts for special family members.

Beach Party Mon Dec 27th For a few hours, let’s all escape the cold winter weather and remember those hot days of summer! Kids wear your sunglasses, shorts and t-shirts. Bring your favorite beach towel, and get ready to have some fun. Come join us as we search for hidden “treasures”, make a craft with Lake Erie beach glass, use sand to create artwork, and more! Express Yourself Tues Dec 28thBring out the artist in your child! Children will explore many different art mediums, textures and methods to express their inner artist. We’ll use paint, clay, fabric, tiles to create your child’s take home masterpieces! Grossology Tues Dec 28th Special time: 1pm-4pm When you crack your knuckles are you really cracking any-thing? Are there hiccup cures that actually work? Based on the book series by Sylvia Branzei, we’ll explore some really gross things about our bodies.

Celebrate Science with Dr Seuss Wed Dec 29thJoin us while we read some favorite books, do some cool experiments and learn exciting science facts and math too! Can you believe that you can really sit on an EGG without breaking it? In “Horton Hatches the Egg” an elephant sat on an egg and we will too! Let’s read “The Lorax” and get think-ing about recycling how can we help our environment? One foot, two foot let’s read “The Foot Book” and get counting! Thing 1 and Thing 2 are welcome to register...

Winter Wonderland Mon Jan 17th (Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday) Ever wonder how a snowflake forms? How do salt trucks melt the ice on roadways? We’ll investigate the science (and art!) behind snow, learn some snow safety and explore animals that live in cold places.

Penguin Paluza Mon Feb 21st (President’s Day Holiday)Penguins are more than just cuties in tuxedos! Did you know there are 16 types of penguins in the world? Come dive into the world of penguins as we discover what they eat, how they stay warm, places they live and more!

Razzmafall-winter

Mini-Camps

Ages 4-10

Provide children the chance to explore the world around them by

getting their hands dirty with science and art- related topics. Each

RAZZMA consists of mini-lessons based on the theme, hands-on

activities, stories and a small snack.

Pre-Registration is required.

Register by calling 453-3743.

$15 for members and $20 for non-members.

Class fee includes a small snack.

Camps 9am-noon unless otherwise noted

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PlEASE PRInT and check boxes for your preferences.

Razzmafall-winterClass Registration

Class Registration Include this form with payment to reserve your spot in our class.

Upon receipt, an ECM Staff member will contact you to finalize your reservation.

MakE ChECk PayabLE tO ECM aND MaIL tO:expeRIence Children’s Museum

420 French Street, erie, PA 16507

PAReNT CONTACT INFORMATIONAdult #1 Mr. Mrs. Ms. Atty. Dr. etc. _____ First name ____________ Last name __________________________Adult #2 Mr. Mrs. Ms. Atty. Dr. etc. _____ First name ____________ Last name __________________________

Address _________________________________ City ______________ State ____ Zip ______

Phone ______________________________ Email ___________________________________

Museum Member? Yes No Membership Expiration Date _____________________________

PAYMeNT Mastercard Visa Discover Check Cash

Card # ________________________________________________ Expiration date ___________

Three-digit Card Verification Code on back _______________________________________________

TOTAL NUMBeR OF CLASSeS _____________

TOTAL $ _____________

PHOTO RELEASEI DO DO NOT give permission for my child(ren)’s photo(s ) and names to be used in expERIEnce Children’s Museum materials and print/video media coverage.

CHILD #1

Name ____________________________ Age ______

Class Name _________________________ Date ______

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Number of Classes ________________________

CHILD #2

Name ____________________________ Age ______

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PlEASE PRInT and check boxes for your preferences.

Provide children ages 4 through 10 the chance to explore the world around them by getting their hands dirty with science and art-related topics. Each RAZZMA consists of mini-lessons based on a theme, hands-on activities, stories and a small snack.

Pre-Registration is required. Register by calling 453-3743.

Classes are $15 for members and $20 for non-members. Class fee includes a small snack.

CHILD #3

Name ____________________________ Age ______

Class Name _________________________ Date ______

Class Name _________________________ Date ______

Class Name _________________________ Date ______

Class Name _________________________ Date ______

Class Name _________________________ Date ______

Number of Classes ________________________

Reservations are required. Limited spaces are available. – • –

Please make reservations at least 3 days in advance. Minimum of 5 kids required to hold the class.

If classes need to be canceled due to lack of enrollment, you will be refunded any deposits made.

If you are registered for a class and must cancel for any reason, the expERIEnce Children’s Museum will keep $2 for every class registered.

If enough kids are signed up for each theme, ECM will split the group based on age.

On Saturday, September 11 more than 120 people attended a special fundraiser for expERIEnce Children’s Museum aboard the Victorian Princess! Cocktails, hors d’ouevres, dj/dancing, views of the Tall Ships, silent auction themed around hands-on experiences. Special auction items included:

• golf package and lesson at Lake Shore Country Club• pitching/hitting lesson with the Erie Seawolves• shoot-around with the Erie Bayhawks• ride and drive experience at Lake Erie Speedway• Swedish massages from LECOM Wellness Center• dinner-in-your-home package from Petra Restaurant• and, a one-of-a-kind giraffe encounter at the Erie Zoo.

Thank you to everyone who supported and attended this event.

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Special thanks to the event committee:

And to our event sponsors:

Wendy Johnson | Vickie Hill | Jenny Weigold | Tami Netkowicz

Pierre and Nancy BelliciniDoug and Laura BoldtJohn and Julia BongiovanniDonna Carlino and Jack SherlockErie Regional Airport Authority

Erie-Western PA Port AuthorityKidderWachter Architects and DesignersLECOMJohn and Melissa Mizner

J. Gordon and Debra NaughtonJune and Larie PinteaMark and Kathryn RaimyRoth LLC Architects and PlannersUrban Engineers

Children’s Museumfor an evening to…

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ERIE ZOO MEMBERSReceive special discounts at the expERIEnce Children’s Museum during the three winter months when the Zoo is CLOSED.

DECEMBER | JANUARY | FEBRUARY

Show your current Erie Zoo Membership card and receive BUY ONE GET ONE free admission!

ONLY ONLY

The expERIEnce Children’s Museum receives operating support from a GOS (General Operating Support) grant from the Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission,

the Arts Erie United Fund and the Erie County Regional Assets Funding Committee.

Plan Your Museum VisitWinter hours

September – May: Wednesday – Saturday 10am-4pm

Sunday 1pm-4pmClosed Mondays and Tuesdays

Summer hoursJune – August:

Tuesday – Saturday: 10am-4pmSunday 1pm-4pm

Closed Mondays

Admission$5 per person

FRee to Museum membersand children 1 and under

Group rates are available

www.eriechildrensmuseum.org(814) 453-3743

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Permit No. 515New Year’s at Noon

Friday, Dec. 31st • 11 AM–12:30 PMA fun, family celebration! New Year’s countdown

at NOON, New Year’s apple-juice toast and a resounding BUBBLE STOMP ending! All included in Museum admission.

$2,500 Raffle Winner

The winner will be drawn during our

New Year’s at Noon celebration.

Get your raffle ticket today.

See page 2!