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PAIDErie, PA

Permit No. 515

www.eriechildrensmuseum.org Vol. 16 • Issue 3 • Fall/Winter 2011

Saturdays – 9am to 11am (museum opens at noon) Nov. 26, Dec. 3, Dec. 10, Dec. 17 Sundays – 10am-noon (museum opens at 1pm) Dec. 4, Dec. 11, Dec. 18

Space is limited. Please call Museum for reservations.

$10/members $15/non-members

Enjoy a hot breakfast, holiday activities, and a VISIT from SANTA!

ALWAYS a popular

SELL-OUT!call the museum now for your reservation

We’ll open on the following Mondays to accommodate holidays and school closings!The Museum will be OPeN 10am-4pm:Monday, October 10th (Columbus Day)Monday, December 26th Monday, January 16th (Martin Luther King Jr. Day)Monday, February 20th (President’s Day)

Due to our special Breakfast with Santa events,The Museum will open at NOON:Saturday, November 26th Saturdays, December 3rd, 10th and 17th

So our staff can enjoy the Holidays with their families, The Museum will be CLOSeD:Thursday, November 24th (Thanksgiving Day)Saturday, December 24th Sunday, December 25th Sunday, January 1st

Make a note Special

Hours

A BRAND NEW

EXHIBIT !!

a partnership

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Visit us at www.eriechildrensmuseum.org or on Facebook

in the coming weeks for the latest updates as we prepare to open

a brand new exhibit at expERIEnce Children’s Museum!

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

PresidentJ.W. Alberstadt, Esq.

Vice-PresidentMark Raimy

TreasurerRyan Brosius, CPA, CVA

SecretaryBrenda Sandberg

Scott BeilharzJohn Bongiovanni

Jill CrableNeal Devlin, Esq.Jeffrey Johnson

James W. Martin, CFREJohn Mizner, Esq.

Ray SchreckengostJenny Weigold

M U S E U M S T A F F

Executive DirectorTami L. Netkowicz

Museum ManagerMary Kay Williams

Program Assistant and Volunteer Coordinator

Abby Dinges

Gallery ManagerMarlene Martin

Education CoordinatorKatie Louis

EducatorRebecca Boorady

Front Desk ReceptionistsHannah Williams

Tessa Hughes

join us for a . . . New Year’s expERIEnce

A fun, family celebration! Due to overwhelming popularity and demand, we’ve expanded our annual New Year’s at Noon event. THREE (3!) complete countdowns with balloon drops, hats, noisemakers and BUBBLE STOMPS!

Sat., Dec. 31st

COMPLETE COUNTDOWNS11 AM • 1 PM • 3 PM

Make a creative new ornament for the

Holiday season! Great for gift giving or

just warming up your home. Geared for

children ages four and older – parents

are welcome to participate in the fun.

Activity Fee: $5 per ornament.

Each week we’ll make

a different ornament.

12 noon to 3pm

OrnamentMaking

Ornament Making

*This is a special event. Regular admission price applies.

Free admission for members. Coupons, passes and vouchers are not valid

Wed. Nov. 23 • Fri. Nov. 25 • Sat. Nov. 26

Wed. Nov. 30 • Thurs. Dec. 1 • Sat. Dec. 3

Wed. Dec. 7 • Thurs. Dec. 8 • Sat. Dec. 10

Wed. Dec. 14 • Thurs. Dec. 15 • Sat. Dec. 17

Wed. Dec. 21 • Thurs. Dec. 22 • Fri. Dec. 23

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Support Your Museum …

… in appreciation!

This summer the Erie County Gaming Revenue Authority made a historic investment in nine arts and cultural venues identified as the community’s Lead Assets. The expERIEnce Children’s Museum is honored to be named one of the Lead Assets and will use the funding to continue to enhance exhibits, programming and services that enrich the lives of children and families throughout the region.

The first event of its kind for our community. August 2nd was a remarkable day for philan-thropy in Erie! Thank you to the Erie Community Foundation for hosting this special online event in celebration of its 75th

Anniversary, and matching a portion of all chari-table gifts made through the program! Thank you to General Electric Transportation for giving so generously to the match pool.

And THANK YOU to the dozens of individuals who chose to direct a gift to expERIEnce Children’s Museum!

The Museum received more than $1,100 and made many new friends through this event!

In pursuit of her Gold Award in Girl Scouting, Bronte Seath, researched, planned and created an educational Butterfly Garden area in the Museum’s outdoor courtyard. The project included a weather-resistant display of the monarch life cycle, ground plantings to invite the monarchs, a mulch walkway with stepping stones made by her troop #30421, and the compilation of an educational binder.

New lobby mural

Local artist Ehren Knapp recently painted a glass mural for the Museum! Not only does this colorful mural add a sense of playfulness to the Museum’s lobby, its two-way design also brightens the first floor gallery!

… and leave Handprints in Time!A Good Family Gift for the HolidaysFor a $100 donation, your child can design a unique 6” x 6” ceramic tile that will become a permanent part of expERIEnce Children’s Museum!

Your tax-deductible gift supports the expERIEnce Children’s Museum and helps us continue providing unforgettable learning experiences for Erie’s children and families. Tiles are limited, so ask how you can get yours today.

CALL (814) 453-3743TO RESERVE YOURS

Classes that provide children the chance to explore the world around them by getting their hands dirty with science

and art related topics. Each “Explore and expeRIence…” class consists of mini-lessons based on the theme,

hands-on activities, and a story.Pre-Registration is required. Register by calling (814) 453-3743.

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Tie-Dye Tuesday Tues. December 27th 10:30am-12:30pm and 1pm-3pm Ages 5-10 Bring some sunshine into your winter days with Tie Dye Tuesday! Bring a t-shirt, pillowcase, or some socks and transform them into colorful creations! All items to be dyed must be pre-washed and students should come in art-friendly clothing.$15 for members $20 for non-members

Explore and expERIEnce… fall Classes

Tie-Dye Gifts Sat. November 19th|10:30am-12:30pm Ages 5-10

Valentine’s Day Hand out the coolest valentines to your friends when you bring your class list to the Children’s Museum and participate in our valentine-making activity! We’ll announce details in January on our website and Facebook page.

Halloween Kitchen Chemistry Sat. October 29th 10:30am-12:30amAges 6-10Just in time for Halloween!! We’ll explore some eerie and creepy ways to have fun in the kitchen. From gooey globs and spider blood… to fizzy potions that change color, we’ll have a “spooktacular” time!$12 for members – $15 for non-members

The Art of a Thank-You Note Wed. December 28th 11am-1pmAges 6-10Everyone deserves a thank you for that special gift or even special time spent with a loved one during the Holidays! Students will learn the value of sending personalized thank you notes and will write and send “Thank You” cards. Bring a list of names, addresses, and type of gift and we’ll supply the cards and stamped envelopes!$12 for members – $15 for non-members

Grossology Thurs. December 29th 1pm-3pmAges 5-10Beat the winter blues with some Grossology! When you crack your knuckles, are you really cracking anything? Are there hiccup cures that actually work? Based on the book series by Sylvia Branzei, we’ll explore some interesting and bizarre facts about the human body.$12 for members – $15 for non-members

FOR AGeS 5/6-10

Just in time for the Holidays – make a great gift to give (or keep for yourself )! Students bring a pre-washed t-shirt, socks or a pillow case to dye and create a one-of-a-kind personalized gift! Students should come in art-friendly clothing. *Students in this class will also help raise funds for the Museum by creating an additional tie dyed t-shirt (supplied by us) that will be for sale in the gift shop! $15 for members – $20 for non-members

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Movement and Drama Thursdays, 1pm-2pm Children are invited to explore dramatic play and movement in these one-hour weekly sessions. A general theme is presented all month and each week’s activity introduces new techniques and experiences. Young ones engage in the magic of movement, music and drama. Monthly themes include … September Falling Leaves October Cats on the prowl November Turkey Wobble December Snow Spectacular January Whimsical Winter$3 for members – $5 for non-members

Mini Masters Wednesdays, 11:30am-12:30pmChildren participate in art activities with varying themes, each with the opportunity to take a new piece of art home. A general theme is presented all month and each week’s activity introduces new techniques and experiences. Students should come dressed in art-friendly attire. Monthly themes include … September Paint Creations October Halloween Art November Mosaic Art December Snowmen January Making Play Dough$3 for members – $5 for non-members

These weekly offerings are designed especially for our younger

visitors, ages 3-5, and their parents/caregivers. Activities present

various themes, lessons and “expERIEnces” for little hands and

growing minds. Each week offers something new!

Pre-Registration is requested.

Register by calling (814) 453-3743.

Toddler STORYtime every Thursday at 10:30amChildren and parents are invited for a story and hands-on activity related to a different theme each week. October 6th Pumpkins October 13th Spiders October 20th Bats October 27th HalloweenStory Time is included with Museum admission.

Visit our website for additional themes: www.eriechildrensmuseum.org

FOR AGeS

3-5

Discover and expERIEnce…fall Activities

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r • e • c • e • n • t expeRIences

Characters from Disney’s Phineas and Ferb hit television show made a special appearance at expERIEnce Children’s Museum. Guests were entertained with a performance and participated in a unique science experiment!

expeRIence FIRE TRUCKS

Ahoy Matey! Lake Erie Pirates spent the day at the Museum in June.

Children participated in special pirate themed activities and practiced

their pirate lingo!

Museum visitors explored a City of Erie Fire Department fire truck, talked with fire fighters, and took

home some special fire fighter activity books and art creations!

A PIRATE expERIEnce

Camp Hope

This summer expERIEnce Children’s Museum again hosted Camp Hope, a program for children coping with the loss of a parent or sibling. Children were able to participate in this FREE program thanks to the generosity of Melissa Morrison and the Penn State Behrend chapter of the Theta Phi Alpha sorority.

expERIEnce carnival day

The Museum’s outdoor courtyard was transformed into a carnival

wonderland in July, complete with games, prizes, carnival music,

face painting and popcorn!

Disney Live! Disney

Live!

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Explore and expERIEnce…

tie-dyeThe tie-dye class in

August filled so quickly, we added an extra

session! Tie-dye artists transformed their t-shirts

and pillowcases into unique displays of color!

Explore and expERIEnce…

art texturesStudents worked with a local professional artist to explore collages, clay, paint, print and

foil cutting. The Art Texture class was part of our art

integration program, funded in part through a grant

from ArtsErie.

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9pm-1am

SaturdayOct. 22

EXPLORE the Museum and exhibits • PLAY 80s flashback games, pinball, arcade games • WIN prizes • ROCK OUT to 80s music • DARE TO WEAR your 80s outfit!

The official after-party for the Philharmonic’s “Don’t Stop Believin” 80s Tribute Concert with Jeans ‘n Classics. Daniel Meyer and Jeans ‘n Classics will be in attendance.

TICKETS $20 each – available at the Children’s Museum - (814) 453-3743. $15 each – with concert ticket purchase. Available at Erie Philharmonic Box Office - (814) 455-1375.

Event is an expERIEnce Children’s Museum fundraiser with partial proceeds benefitting the Erie Philharmonic.

don’t miss these Upcoming events! Girls …Grown-Ups Just Wanna Have

expeRIence WELLSVILLE: Get Fit & Have Fun!Saturday, October 8th, 10:30am-2pm Celebrate National Child Health Week when Wellsville returns to the Museum! Meet the team from the Wellsville TV Show on Fox 66! Come play and learn ways to feel healthy, be active and eat well. The Wellsville team will lead family activities, face painting and games.

REGULAR ADMISSION PRICE applies to above events. FREE to members! Coupons, passes, and vouchers not valid for Special Events and expERIEnces

Beach expeRIence Saturday, January 28th, 2012 January may be the coldest time of year, but it will feel warm and sunny inside the Children’s Museum for this special event! Forget all about the ice and snow and blowing winds and join us for some family fun reminiscent of hot days at the beach. Complete with beach themed activities and games.

SPECIAL expERIEnces

The expERIEnce Children’s Museum has teamed up the Erie Bayhawks

for the January 14th, 2012 home game against the Texas Legends.

You can support the Museum and get a great discount on tickets!!

Tickets will be available at the Museum front desk beginning in October.

Members: $6 each Non-members: $8 each (ticket face value is $10)

All children with tickets purchased at the Museum will have the opportunity

to participate in a special pre-game “High-5 Tunnel” and welcome the

players on the court!

vs Texas Legends | Jan.14, 2012

Great holiday gift or stocking stuffer!!

Quantities are limited!

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SPECIAL Concert Offer Mention your Children’s Museum membership

and receive BUY ONE GET ONE FREE

Phil tickets to the 80’s

tribute concert, October 22nd

at the Warner Theatre. Call (814) 455-1375

or visit the Phil’s Box Office.

FUN!FUN!

ADULTS ONLY must be at least 21 yrs (includes beer, wine and

hors d’ouevres)

Saturday October 22

9pm-1am

Non-Profit OrgU.S. Postage

PAIDErie, PA

Permit No. 515

HoursTuesday – Saturday: 10am-4pm

Sunday: 1pm-4pmSee front page for special seasonal hours

Admission$6 per person

FRee to Museum membersand children 1 and under

Group rates are available

www.eriechildrensmuseum.org(814) 453-3743

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Visit

Enjoy a hot breakfast, holiday activities, and a VISIT from SANTA!

receive BUY ONE GET ONE FREE admission to the Children’s Museum!

ATTENTION Erie Zoo Members

it’s BOGO time

at the expERIEnce

Children’s Museum!

during the months of

DECEMBER JANUARY FEBRUARY

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