Events at a Glance
Mark your calendars -
the following MCM
events are taking place
in September & October!
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St. Vital Centre Kids Club Discount Day @ MCM
September 27
Way Off Broadway
Registration Deadline
September 30
What Am I? Contest
Entry Deadline
October 18
Crystals to Gems Exhibit
Closes October 19
13th Annual Halloween Howl: Magic & Moonlight
October 24
Rogers Movie Nights
Saturdays in October
Mini Mondays
Mondays in October
Project du Jour
Weekends in October
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| Dream Gallery
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MCM's Dream Gallery displaying children's artwork on the Mezzanine is open for
viewing Mondays through Fridays.
With classes back in session, the students from Kent Road School would like to remind us all about
their summer. From swimming pools to
sunny days, these pictures will bring back "warm" memories for everyone.
Thanks
to all of the students who helped us remember how much fun we had this summer!
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| Shop @ MCM
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The leaves are changing colours and a chill is in the air...Fall is upon us and with it comes Halloween!
Visit Shop for skele-TONS of fun Halloween items, including creepy lootbag stuffers, unique confectionery and startling novelty items.  Find all these unexpected items and more at Shop, including toys, activities, craft kits,
games and gift items that will spark kids' imaginations, develop cognitive and
fine motor skills and keep them entertained!
Supplies for Young Wizards
On theme with our Magic & Moonlight Halloween Howl theme, we offer a wide assortment of magic kits, wands, and wizard hats - as well as the popular, interactive Wizardology books from Candlewick Press - for aspiring wizards of all ages. Consider a visit to Shop - it's MAGIC!  Holiday GiftsCome in and let us help make your holiday shopping a breeze. It's never too early to start looking for unique items for all the wee ones on your list. Our friendly and knowledgeable staff would be happy to show you what's popular for this holiday season or help you track down that hard-to-find item on your list. We'll help you make sure this holiday will be one to remember! 
Shop + Birthdays = Success!
Shop loves birthdays and knows how to make them memorable. We offer birthday party goodie bags in four different themes and gift
certificates in any denomination! Save yourself the run-around to multiple stores and get it done in one easy trip - make Shop your #1 stop for birthdays!
Your Purchase Counts!
Every purchase made at Shop goes directly back into the museum! As a
non-profit, charitable organization, the Manitoba Children's Museum relies on
earned revenue to cover approximately 70% of its operating costs. These funds
enable us to present blockbuster exhibits, create new exhibits like the Dream
Gallery, develop educational programs, offer new services and maintain our
permanent galleries. By supporting Shop, you are supporting the Manitoba Children's
Museum.
We look forward to seeing you soon!
Telephone: 943-1449
Email: shop@childrensmuseum.com
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Family Corner
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Welcome to our Family Corner! In this issue, we have a great craft idea to share with you that will engage the whole
family and promote family time! Family Craft 'n Fun: Rockin' and a Rollin'
(As featured in September 15, 2008 Mini Monday Activity.)This activity makes really neat designs!  Items Needed:- Small rocks (in assorted sizes and shapes)
- Coffee cans with lids (one per person)
- Tempera paint (in a variety of colours)
- Heavy paper (cut to fit inside coffee can)
- Small container (to dip rocks in paint)
Instructions: - Put a piece of heavy paper on the bottom of a coffee can.
- Have your children dip the rocks in paint and throw them into the coffee can.
- Place the lid back on the coffee can and have your children shake it like crazy! (Note: Exuberant dancing has been demonstrated to yield incredible results.)
- Let your masterpiece dry, then hang in a place for everyone to enjoy and appreciate!
We want to hear from you!Your feedback is important to us - please let us know how this craft worked for you! Send us your stories or photos and we might include them in next month's issue! Got an idea for next month's issue?We want the Family Corner to be all about you and the other families who visit our Museum each day. We'll be on the lookout all this month for new ideas and suggestions about family-themed crafts and activities or healthy recipes you can prepare as a family. Simply e-mail your ideas to us at general@childrensmuseum.com and if we choose to feature them, we'll contact you for more information and consent for your name to appear in next month's issue! We'll even throw in a pass for you and your family to visit us and spend some quality time together - for FREE!!!
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Join Our Volunteer Team
Looking for a unique
opportunity to develop skills in leadership, program delivery and
communication? Eager to share your own abilities?
Consider
the Volunteer Program at the Manitoba Children's Museum!
MCM volunteers contribute vital support to our programs, gallery activities and special events.
Each new MCM volunteer must complete a straightforward application
process. The first step is to attend an
information session. The next scheduled
information sessions are planned for:
- Saturday, September 28
- Saturday, October 11 and
- Saturday, November 8
at 1:00PM.
For more information or if you plan to attend the information session, please contact: Lynn Silver, Volunteer Resources Manager, by phone at 924-4002 or by e-mail at lsilver@childrensmuseum.com. |
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Under 2: Free
Kids 2-12: $6.75
Adults: $6.25
Seniors: $5.75
Fall Museum
& Shop Hours
Sunday through Thursday:
9:30AM - 4:30PM
Friday & Saturday:
9:30AM - 6:00PM
Thanksgiving Day Hours
Please note that the Manitoba Children's Museum will be open on Monday, October 13 (Thanksgiving Day) from 9:30AM - 4:30PM.
We look forward to seeing you and your family soon!
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eNews - October 2008
Your source for what's happening at the Manitoba Children's Museum |
13th Annual Halloween Howl
Join us on Friday, October 24th from 6:00 - 9:00PM for a HOWL of a good time!
This year's Halloween Howl theme is Magic & Moonlight, so hop aboard the 9161 Express and be transported to a land of wizardry and wonder!
Explore transformed galleries, perform some fantastic activities, try out a few magical crafts and enjoy great family entertainment during the 13th Annual Halloween Howl at the Manitoba Children's Museum.
Tickets:
$6
members
$8 future members
Tickets are on sale now!
(Note: Due to the popularity of this event, we strongly recommend that tickets be purchased in advance to avoid disappointment. Tickets can be purchased in person at our Admissions Desk or over the phone by calling 924-4000.)
Watch our website for more details soon!
The 13th Annual Halloween Howl is generously sponsored by the Great-West Life Assurance Company.
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"What Am I?" Contest
Visit us for your family's chance to participate in October's contest!
To the lucky winner of this month's contest, we're giving away a free, one-year Adventurer Family Membership Pass which includes the following great benefits:
- Unlimited admission for up to two adults
and all children in the household for one year
- Discounts on MCM day camps
- Discounts on MCM birthday parties
- Free admission to participating Science Centres
in Canada
- A 10% discount on memberships at the Manitoba Museum, Oak Hammock
Marsh, and the Winnipeg Art Gallery
TO ENTER:
Carefully study the
picture shown above. It features a close-up of something that can be
found in one of our permanent, year-round galleries (All Aboard, Live
Wire, Our TV, Tree and Me, or WonderWorks).
Explore the Manitoba Children's Museum to find the item in the picture!
When you think you know the item, simply reply to this email (before October 18, 2008) providing your name, address and phone number and correctly answer the following TWO questions:- What Am I?
- Which Gallery Will You Find Me In?
(Please
note that all contact information must be provided and you must
correctly answer the two questions in order to be eligible for this
draw. As a participant in October's "What Am I?" Contest, the Manitoba
Children's Museum reserves the right to contact you to discuss your
submission. The Manitoba Children's Museum respects your privacy and
holds your personal information in strict confidence. For more
information about our Privacy Policy, please contact our Privacy
Officer at 924.4010 or e-mail jmcleod@childrensmuseum.com. Contest
closes Saturday, October 18, 2008 at 12:00AM.)
LAST MONTH'S CORRECT ANSWER:
The image featured in September's eNews was that of our "Pinscreen" (Make An Impression) located in the "Live Wire Gallery." Thank you for all of your entries, and good luck with this month's contest! |
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St.Vital Centre Kids Club Discount Day
As part of our Little Hands, Big Ideas partnership with St. Vital Centre, Kids Club Members can enjoy $2.00 off children's admission at the
Manitoba Children's Museum all day long during Kids Club Day on Saturday, September 27th. Simply show your Kids Club Card at our Admissions Desk to receive your discount. Join the St. Vital Kids Club
now and you can enter to win your own private birthday party
at the Manitoba Children's Museum! It's free! It's fun! It's fantastic! For more information and to sign up today, visit Customer Service at St.
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Check Out Crystals to Gems!
Until October 19, 2008
This is your last chance to check out our latest exhibit, Crystals to Gems, which explores the world of crystals: how they grow and their variety in
form and colour. A traveling exhibition from the Canadian Museum
of Nature, Crystals to Gems
introduces visitors to gemstones, including their special attributes of beauty,
rarity and durability and how they are cut and polished. Visitors will also get
a glimpse of some Canadian gemstones and discover where the minerals are found
in Canada.
Children can play a "rock" song on our new drill core
xylophone, or on weekends they can try panning for "gold" in our gold panning trough.
Included with museum admission.
Presenting Sponsor:
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Rogers Movie Nights
Grab a snack and settle in for the show!
Saturdays at 4:00PM
October 4: Camp Rock
Camp Rock tells the rock 'n roll Cinderella story of Mitchie Torres, a teen with an amazing voice and a driving ambition to be a pop singer who wants to spend her summer at a prestigious rock camp. After living a double life all summer long pretending to be a well-to-do camper while secretly working in the camp's kitchen, Mitchie will have to learn how to confront her fears, step out of the kitchen and into the spotlight as herself.
Running Time: 98 minutes, G
October 11: Robin Hood
Swashbuckling adventure and unforgettable characters make the story of Robin Hood an all-time favourite! The animal kingdom serves up a feast of showmanship, swordplay, and daring deeds in Disney's classic version of this timeless medieval tale.
Running Time: 83 minutes, G
October 18: Sleeping Beauty
When an enchanted kingdom and the most fair princess in the lands fall prey to the ultimate mistress of evil, the fate of the empire rests in the hands of three small fairies and a courageous prince's magic kiss. Their quest is fraught with peril as the fellowship must battle the evil witch and a fire-breathing dragon if they are to set the Beauty free.
Running Time: 75 minutes, G
October 25: The Sword in the Stone
In medieval London there was a large stone with a heavy sword embedded in it. The man who could pull the sword from the stone would become king of England, but no man, despite his strength, was able to complete the deed. However, when a young man named Wart appears, he just might be able to pull off the impossible.
Running Time: 80 minutes, G
Movie titles are subject to availability.
Free with museum admission.
Call 924-4000 for more information.
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Join Us For Mini Mondays!
Mondays
at the Manitoba Children's
Museum are very special days! Every Monday from 10:00AM to 2:00PM, we
tailor crafts and activities to suit the needs of our youngest visitors.
Join us in October as we celebrate all the great things that happen in Fall. We will be offering special guided crafts and story times at 11:30AM and 1:30PM.
October's themes include:
October 6 - Harvest Time
October 20 - The Wise Old Owl
October 27 - In the Pumpkin Patch
Reminder: There is no Mini Monday on Monday, October 13th due to the Thanksgiving Day holiday. However, the Manitoba Children's Museum will still be open for you and your family to enjoy.
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Weekends Project du Jour -
Come create with us!
 Join us in the foyer on Saturdays and Sundays for our "Project du Jour" craft!
This month's Project du Jour crafts include:
October 4 & 5 - Kleenex Ghosts
October 11 & 12 - Egg Carton Spiders
October 18 & 19 - Paper Carnival Masks
October 25 & 26 - Spider Webs
Free with museum admission.
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Access Month:
Coming This November
 For the entire month of November at Sobeys St. Annes, Grant Park and Northdale stores, you can support the Manitoba Children's Museum's Free Access Program by donating $2.00 or more with your grocery purchase.
It's your chance to help the children of our community experience the Manitoba Children's Museum regardless of their family's financial means.
You can also support the Free Access Program by donating $2.00 or more each time you visit the Manitoba Children's Museum!
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Boo at the Zoo
Visit the Assiniboine Park Zoo from October 16th - 30th for a spook-tacular time at the 13th Annual Boo at the Zoo.
This year's theme is Frights, Frogs & Fairytales.
With more than 20
different themed areas, music, actors, free rides for the kids, as well as
food services, this event has grown to include well over 50,000
participants during the 13-day event.
Please note that tickets are required for this event.
For more information, visit Assiniboine Park Zoo at www.zoosociety.com. |
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