Events at a Glance
Mark your calendars -
the following MCM
events are taking place
in February and March!
I Love to Read Month
Every weekend in February
Franco-FUN Day
February 16 |
Tigers and Dragons Open
February 21 until September 7
What Am I? Contest
Entry Deadline
February 21
Rogers Movie Nights
Saturdays in February
Mini Mondays
Mondays in February
Project du Jour
Weekends in February
Triple P Seminar Series
February 23, March 2 and March 9 |
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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:
Bee Mine Valentines
(As featured for the February 14 & 15 Project du Jour craft.)
Items Needed:
- Glue
- Googly eyes
- Yellow tissue paper
- Scissors
- Construction paper
- Hole punch
- Marker
- Lollipops
- Black and yellow pipe cleaners
Instructions:
- Fold one 6-inch black pipe cleaner into a V-shape.
- Holding another black pipe cleaner alongside a yellow pipe cleaner, wrap both of them around the V. Use the pipe cleaners' entire length and be sure to leave a small gap at the folded end, where you'll slide in the lollipop stick. Bend back the ends of the V to form antennae.
- Glue on googly eyes and yellow tissue paper wings.
- Cut a heart shape from coloured construction paper. Punch two holes about an inch apart in the heart. Write "Mine" on it plus any other message on the back. Then slide the bee onto the lollipop and slip the lollipop through the holes. Now you have a very sweet valentine to give to your honey!
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!
Interested in a chance to visit the Museum for FREE?
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!!! |
Join Our
Volunteer Team 
Volunteers are a valued asset at the Manitoba Children's Museum seven days a week!We offer our volunteers:
- training, coaching and recognition
- experience in career-related areas
- letters of reference
- opportunities to make a difference in the lives of children
- flexible schedules
The minimum age for MCM volunteers is 13 years old, and we have no maximum age! Volunteers begin the application process by attending an information session. (Note: If you are under 18 years old, your guardian must attend as well.) The next scheduled information session is planned for: Saturday, February 21 at 1:00PM
Exhibit Animators Needed!
In February, the Manitoba Children's Museum will welcome a new traveling exhibit, Tigers and Dragons, and we need a team of volunteers to bring the cultures of China and India to life with storytelling, costumes, crafts and more!
Be a Spring Break Day Camp Counsellor!
Are you interested in being a volunteer counselor at MCM Spring Break Day Camp? If you are, please contact the Volunteer Resources Manager so that we can arrange for you to attend an orientation. The volunteer counselor role provides an excellent opportunity for volunteers to develop communication, leadership, and other employment-related skills in a safe and encouraging environment. Day camp volunteers should be 15 years of age or older, and each volunteer counselor needs to attend an orientation. The volunteer counselor role is a terrific opportunity to gain skills - and it is FUN! The volunteer counsellor orientation for Spring Break Day Camp will be on Saturday, March 7 at 10:00AM.
For more information or if you plan to attend one of the upcoming information sessions, please contact: Lynn Silver, Volunteer Resources Manager, by phone at 924-4002 or by e-mail at lsilver@childrensmuseum.com. |
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In this cold spell, prevent cabin fever with games and puzzles from SHOP that the whole family can enjoy together!
Visit SHOP for great gifts including toys, clothing, confectionery, novelty items, and more that will spark kids' imaginations, develop cognitive and fine motor skills and keep them entertained!
SPECIAL EXTENDED OFFERS!
- Receive an extra 15% off all red-ticket items
- Receive an extra 15% off all French books - the perfect accompaniment to Franco-FUN Day!
- Celebrate I Love to Read Month by buying two Robert Munsch books at regular price and getting one FREE! Available while supplies last! (Please note: Annikin books and Love You Forever are excluded from this promotion.)
Your Purchase Counts!
Every purchase made at SHOP goes directly back into the museum! 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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Dream Gallery |
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MCM's gallery displaying children's artwork on the Mezzazine is open for viewing Monday to Friday.
The students from St. Charles School's Before and After Program have worked hard to finish their winter scenes. From fluffy hills to falling snowflakes, these pictures are a chilly treat. This is the easiest way to enjoy the coldest season while staying warm! A special thanks to each and every artist. |
Volunteer Spotlight:
Nicole Petroski
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Nicole Petroski has been volunteering at the Manitoba Children's Museum
since April 2008. Surrounded by children and limitless sources of
inspiration, it's little wonder that Nicole has fallen headfirst down
the rabbit hole into the realm of storytelling and children's
literature with her first children's book, The Very Lonely Sandwich.
"The idea actually came from my niece at a family gathering
back in 2002," recalls Nicole. Inspired by a classroom creative writing
activity, Nicole's niece assigned her ten minutes to come up with a
story, the only directive being, "Your subject is mayonnaise - GO!" It
was lunch time, and Nicole, seeking inspiration, looked to the kitchen
counter loaded with sandwich fixings.
And so The Very Lonely Sandwich was born.
Though the idea behind this book was left to simmer for a few
years, Nicole has always been a motivated person who dreams big and
makes her own dreams come true with a DIY attitude. When she finally
decided to commit the story to print, she tackled the entire business
of story-writing and book publishing herself. She found her own
illustrator, Lynda Regan, did the design and layout herself, started
her own publishing company, and dealt directly with the printer.
Aimed at children under seven years old, Nicole's book tells the
story of a very lonely sandwich that meets several ingredients and
becomes a full, healthy and happy sandwich.
Published by Purple Tuesday Press, The Very Lonely Sandwich is available for $7.99 in SHOP at the Manitoba Children's Museum,
as well as at both McNally Robinson locations in the city, Silver Lotus
on Osborne Street and Globosapiens Bookstore Cafe on Roblin Avenue.
Nicole will be reading The Very Lonely Sandwich at the Manitoba Children's Museum on Sunday, February 22 at 1:00PM as part of the museum's special I Love to Read Month programming. |
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Very Special Visitor Sighted!
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MCM warmly
welcomed a special visitor on one of the coldest days of the year - Dr.
Jon Gerrard, MLA for River Heights and Leader of the Manitoba Liberal
Party.
A big kid at heart, we caught up with Jon in our WonderWorks
infrastructure gallery (seen here with youngsters, Prairie and Temple).
Thanks again for visiting!
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Find Us On Facebook!
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The Manitoba Children's Museum can now be found on Facebook! Join us here
and post photos or videos of your family's most recent visit, share
your favourite MCM story or memory, and stay up-to-date on our special
programs and upcoming events! |
| Admission Rates |
Under 2: Free
Kids 2-12: $7.00
Adults: $6.75
Seniors: $6.25
Museum &
SHOP Hours
Sunday through Thursday:
9:30AM - 4:30PM
Friday & Saturday:
9:30AM - 6:00PM
Special Hours
Please note that the Manitoba Children's Museum will be open on Louis Riel Day, February 16 with regular hours from 9:30AM - 4:30PM.
We look forward to seeing you and your family soon!
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eNews - February 2009
Your source for what's happening at the Manitoba Children's Museum |
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February is I Love to Read Month!
 February
is I Love to Read Month and the Manitoba Children's Museum
is going to bring out the bookworm in everyone!
Join
us and HOT 103's Ace Burpee and Chrissy Troy on Sunday,
February 1 at 1PM for our I Love
to Read Kick-Off Event! Kids will be invited to animate the words as
Ace and Chrissy read some of their favourite books, so be ready to get moving
and have some fun!
Every weekend in February, we will be
celebrating I Love to Read Month with great books, special
guest readers, and crafts that celebrate the love of reading!
We will be joined by local authors, media personalities, and other special guests including:
Sunday, February 1
1PM: Kick-Off Party with special guests, HOT 103's Ace Burpee &
Chrissy Troy
Monday,
February 2
11AM: The
Story Fairy Cindy Robin will delight one and all with fairy tales.
Saturday, February 7
11AM: Gordon Sinclair, Columnist with the Winnipeg Free Press, will
share some wonderful stories with us.
2PM: Score a storytime touchdown
with Winnipeg Blue Bombers Kyle Koch and Obie Khan!
Sunday, February 8
1PM:
Hannah Taylor, Founder of the Lady Bug Foundation and author of Ruby's
Hope, will be sharing some special stories.
Sunday, February 15
11AM: Global TV's Eva Kovacs will
share some of her family's favourite stories.
1PM: Manitoba Minister of
Education, Citizenship and Youth Peter Bjornson will show us that reading
isn't just about learning.
Saturday, February 21
11AM: City of Winnipeg Mayor Sam Katz will
be here to share his favourite tales with us.
1PM: Angela Narth, author of The Very Last Ladybug War, Fergus Prince of
Frogs and Simon with Two Left Feet will read some books the whole family
will enjoy.
Sunday, February 22
1PM: Be one of the first to hear
local author Nicole Petroski read from her newly-released book, The
Very Lonely Sandwich.
All events are included with regular museum
admission!
I Love to Read Month at the Manitoba
Children's Museum is generously supported by TD Bank Financial Group.
For more information on our upcoming I Love to Read
Month programs and events, please visit our website at www.childrensmuseum.com
or call 924-4000 today! |
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Franco-FUN Day Celebration
Our first ever Franco-FUN Day will be celebrated on Louis Riel Day, which is Monday, February 16.
Come and celebrate the French language with our bilingual staff! Themed crafts, activities, games and a special treat make this a day to remember. Allons-y! |
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Tigers and Dragons Arrive at the Museum!
Come and discover the fascinating cultures of China and India for kids as the temporary traveling exhibit Tigers and Dragons roars into the Manitoba Children's Museum!
From February 21 to September 7, personally experience the bustle and excitement of a Chinese market, try on beautiful, traditional costumes, bangles, and scarves, and explore the world with a giant globe.
Join us for our Grand Opening on Saturday, February 21 for extra special activities and crafts!
Entrance to the exhibit is free with regular museum admission.
Accompanying School Programs:
To celebrate the arrival of Tigers and Dragons, we are offering brand new school programs for Kindergarten to Grade 4 classes!
How We Learn and Play:
Kindergarten & Grade 1
Come fly around the world at the Manitoba Children's Museum! Kids will have the chance to play with giant globes and maps, practice Chinese lettering, and create their own "kolam" as they realize that every child in the world shares the same basic needs, but that they meet them differently.
Storytelling Around the World:
Grade 2 & Grade 4
Calling all storytellers! This program invites kids to discover different ways of sharing stories, from dance to art to writing. Come explore your creative talents and tell us your story!
Culture and Classroom:
Grade 3
Come spend a day in the life of a student in China or India! Experience firsthand what it's like to go to school in a different country. Students will get instruction in yoga, play international recess games, and practice their Chinese lettering in this fun, action-packed program!
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"What Am I?" Contest
Visit us for your family's chance to participate in February'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 February 21, 2009) 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 February'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. MCM staff and volunteers are not eligible to participate in this contest. Contest closes Saturday, February 21, 2009 at 12:00AM.)
LAST MONTH'S CORRECT ANSWER:
The image featured in January's eNews was that of the "Water Table Faucet" located in the "WonderWorks Gallery." Thank you for all of your entries, and good luck with this month's contest! |
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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. We will be offering special guided crafts at the Project du Jour table and storytimes at 11:30AM and 1:30PM in the TV Studio.
Join us this month as we celebrate I Love to Read Month!
February's themes include:
February 2 - I Love to Read About Bugs!
February 9 - I Love to Read Munsch Books!
February 23 - I Love to Read About Clifford!
Please note that on February 16, 2009, the Manitoba Children's Museum will not have any Mini Monday programming due to Louis Riel Day, however the museum will still be open for your enjoyment. |
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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:
Feb. 7 & 8 - Paper Heart
Feb. 14 & 15 - Bee Mine Valentines
Feb. 21 & 22 - Pet Rocks
Feb. 28 & Mar. 1 - Fingerprint Flowers and Vase
Free with museum admission. |
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Rogers Movie Nights 
Grab a snack and settle in for the show!
Saturdays at 4:00PM
February's movies include:
February 7 - Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
The very first full-length animated film ever made, this beloved classic is an adaptation of the Grimms' fairy tale about a young princess forced to hide in the woods from a jealous, evil queen.Running Time: 85 minutes, G February 14 - Alice in WonderlandBased on the 1865 book by Lewis Carroll, this is the classic Disney animated version of Alice's adventures as she follows a white rabbit into a "Wonderland" of her own imagination. Running Time: 75 minutes, GFebruary 21 - Mary Poppins
From high above the London clouds, "practically perfect" Mary Poppins floats into the lives of two playfully mischievous children. With the help of a carefree chimney sweep named Bert, the spirited nanny makes every chore a game and every day a "jolly holiday." But after they leap into a sidewalk chalk drawing, visit a hilarious, floating tea party, and join a rooftop song and dance, it may take more than a spoonful of sugar to cheer up the children's disapproving father.
Running Time: 139 minutes, G
February 28 - The Jungle Book
Pure Disney magic based on Rudyard Kipling's story about a boy named Mowgli who is raised by wolves in the wilderness of India. During his delightful and scary adventures with a series of wild animals, Mowgli learns that he must leave the jungle and be what nature intended him to be: a man.
Running Time: 78 minutes, G
Movie titles are subject to availability.
Free with museum admission.
Call 924-4000 for more information. |
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17th Annual Dine Around:
Sold Out Success! 
Thank you to all our participants, auction prize donors, and extremely generous restaurant and reception sponsors for making our 17th Annual Dine Around a complete success!
This sold-out event boasted 23 of Winnipeg's best restaurants, and all of the funds raised will go to the operation of the Manitoba Children's Museum as well as our Free Access Program, a program that provides free museum visits for inner-city children.
17th Annual Dine Around Restaurants:
- Bailey's Prime Dining
- The Blaze Bistro
- Billabong
- Bistro 7 1/4
- Civita
- The Current
- D'Jay's Restaurant
- Gasthaus Gutenberger
- The Gates on Roblin (x2!)
- Hu's on First
- Hy's
- The Keg
- Mise
- Mona Lisa
- Muddy Waters
- Old Spaghetti Factory
- Pizzeria Gusto
- Provence Bistro
- Rinkside Restaurant
- The Round Table
- Terrace Fifty-Five Food & Wine
- Tre Visi
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Festival du Voyageur Rewards
Festival du Voyageur
February 13-22
It pays to wear your button!
We have teamed up with the Festival du Voyageur to offer museum savings to everyone who wears his or her festival button. Simply show your button when you visit the museum from February 1 to 28, 2009 and we will discount $2.00 off your regular museum admission.
One button per discount and cannot be combined with any other offer or coupon.
Wear it and save. Bon festival! |
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St. Vital Kids Club Discount Day 
Starting February 7, the first Saturday of each month will be St. Vital Kids Club Discount Day at the Manitoba Children's Museum!
Come to the museum and present your St. Vital Kids Club Membership card to save $2.00 off the price of admission! |
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Triple P: Positive Parenting Program 
During February and March, the Manitoba Children's Museum will be hosting a series of seminars focused on simple parenting routines that can make a big difference to your family.
These seminars will demonstrate ways to reduce parental stress when dealing with common child behavioural and emotional issues. Topics include using assertive discipline, encouraging respect and cooperation, and teaching children how to deal with negative feelings.
Feb. 23 - The Power of Positive Parenting
Mar. 2 - Raising Confident, Competent Children
Mar. 9 - Raising Resilient Children
Triple P is a unique system
of easy-to-implement, proven parenting solutions that helps solve current
parenting problems and prevents future problems before they arise. Triple P has
been developed through over 20 years of research by Professor Matt Sanders at
the University of
Queensland. The program
is based upon contemporary knowledge, has been well tested in international
research, and has been found useful by many parents. Triple P is funded by the Manitoba Government through Healthy Child Manitoba. In partnership
with community service providers, Healthy Child Manitoba provides support for provincial
Triple P training and resources. All seminars will be held from 6:00PM to 8:00PM at the museum. For more information and registration, contact Sara Hancheruk at 924-4003. Space is limited, so register today! |
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Get Ready For Spring Break!
As we all look forward to spring and nicer weather, mark your calendars for a Spring Break visit to the Manitoba Children's Museum!
From March 30 to April 3, there will be special guests, crafts, and activities, including our Spring Break Day Camp (see details below). Make new friends and build memories to bring back to school!
Please watch the next eNews and visit our website for further details. |
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Spring Break Day Camp: Register Today! 
Registration is now open for Spring Break Day Camp. Join us for 5 great days of fun!
Date: March 30 to April 3
Time: 9:00AM to 4:00PM (Early drop-off and late pick-up available)
Price: $140 ($125 for members)
Monday, March 30: Artist for a Day
Come spark your creative energy in a camp devoted to the visual arts! Craft a tile mosaic, try your hand at splatter painting and sculpt a masterpiece of clay. Every artist needs inspiration and the MCM galleries are the perfect place to find it!
Tuesday, March 31: Storyteller for a Day
Release your imagination in this camp designed to bring out your inner storyteller. Use any medium, from publishing your own bound book to visual art to drama, to bring your ideas to life! Explore your creative talents and tell us a story!
Wednesday, April 1: Scientist for a Day
Whip out your goggles and join the scientists in the MCM lab for a day jam-packed with awesome experiments, creepy crawly cockroaches, space exploration, and much more! Get your lab coat ready - this day is going to be messy!
Thursday, April 2: Photographer for a Day
Come be a shutterbug at the Manitoba Children's Museum! Use the MCM-provided digital camera to capture how you see the world! Catalogue your adventures in the jungles of the Tree and Me Gallery, your cross country train trip on the 9161 Express, and your day as an astronaut in the Space Station. At the end of the day, print your photos and take them home!
Friday, April 3: Archeologist for a Day
Dig archeology? Come discover the ancient treasures of the Manitoba Children's Museum! Handle real artifacts, learn about ancient cultures, and dig your very own test pit in this hands-on exploration of all things archeology.
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Support the Manitoba Children's Museum
 The Manitoba Children's Museum is a registered
charitable not-for-profit organization. This means that we rely on the
support of individuals, foundations and corporations in our community
to help us provide quality programming, introduce exciting new
exhibits, maintain existing galleries, expand our Free Access Program,
grow our endowment fund and move forward with our plans for a Capital
Campaign. Please consider making the Manitoba Children's Museum your charity of choice.
To make an online donation, click here.
If you prefer to send us a donation by mail or fax, please click here to print a donation form.
Thank you!
Tax receipts are automatically issued for donations of $15 or more. |
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