Help the Discovery Center!
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Smokin' Blues & BBQ Challenge
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Concert for Music in Our Schools Month
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Thursday, March 8 12:00pm
The World's Largest Concert has undergone a name change! A sing-along concert linking students around the world through music, the WLC reached an estimated 6 million students, teachers, and music supporters over the years. A highlight of Music In Our Schools Month�, the title "Concert for Music In Our Schools Month" reflects the Concert's place in NAfME's annual month-long celebration of school music! Join us at the Louisiana Children's Discovery Center at noon on March 8 to participate in our "Concert for Music in Our Schools Month"!
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Incredible Kid Contest!
Nominate YOUR Incredible Kid!
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Nominations due Friday, March 16 by 6:00pmLast year, our Incredible Kid Contest revealed a kid with such an amazing spirit. Layne McKay was in the 1st grade when he was recognized by his family, friends, teachers & classmates. He stole our hearts and made us want to be a better person. We congratulate him again on his great spirit, attitude and accomplishments! Now it is time to recognize our next "Incredible Kid". Please spread the word and let people know that nominations are now being accepted. You can access the nomination form by clicking here. Please complete and return to Kim Walker by Friday, March 16 at 6:00pm. The "Incredible Kid" will receive a one year membership to the discovery center, t-shirt and certificate.
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Chef Kid Meets BBQ!
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Saturday, March 10 at 5:30pm
Are your kiddos interested in the Hammond Smokin' Blues & BBQ Chicken Little Challenge for kids? Do they need a little BBQ tips or guidance to keep that excitement flowing? Then register them for our BBQ class where kids will learn how to take a Pampered Chef Rub and make it into a great BBQ Sauce. The registration is $10 per child.
Please register through email or at 985-340-9150 ASAP!
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Pi, 3.14, 3/14
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Wednesday, March 14 4:30pm
Join us on 3/14 as we learn some cool tricks, facts and other information about Pi. Pi represents the relationship between a circle's diameter (its width) and its circumference (the distance around the circle). Dr. Yoshida from the Department of Chemistry & Physics of Southeastern Louisiana Univeristy has planned an activity for children ages 8-14 who are interested in discovering more about Pi. Join us on this date! Admission is $5.50 per person. For more information please contact Kim Walker.
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Bayou Builders FIRST Lego League Robotics Workshop |
Friday, March 16 from 5-7pmWe are very proud of our Bayou Builders FIRST Lego League Team and as we enter our 3rd year we welcome interested children to participate in our Robotics Workshop. At the conclusion of the Robotics Workshop, they may submit an application to become a part of the FLL Team. Registration for the workshop is $10 per person and spaces are limited. Please call 985-340-9150 or email [email protected] to register!
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Family Fun Night!
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Saturday, March 17 6:30-9:00pm
Once again, we're happy to announce our Family Fun Night! Back by popular demand, families will enjoy dinner, a family craft, silly games & more. This time it will be all about GREEN! Have a fun night with the discovery center, as a family, on St. Patrick's Day!
Family Fun Night registration is $6 per person (non-member) or $4 per person (members). Please be sure to register by Friday, March 23 and let us know if you are participating! Contact Kim Walker through email or at 985-340-9150 to register!
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Patriotic Songs Singing Contest!
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Friday, March 30 at 5:00pm
Once again, we're happy to announce our Annual Singing Contest. This year we're making a minor change: this year instead of singing the National Anthem, contestants may sing their favorite Patriotic song. Feel free to share the flier! There is no fee to participate. (Guests will need to pay admission at the door)
Please be sure to register by Friday, March 23 and let us know if you are participating! Contact Kim Walker through email or at 985-340-9150 to register!
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Toddler Time! Register for March!
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Fridays from 10-11am
We have been having so much fun in our "Toddler Time" sessions! Special thanks to our very own Ms. Baylie for helping to coordinate and to the Early Childhood Education Teacher Candidates from Southeastern's Teaching & Learning Department for creating such great lessons! Spots are limited! Call to reserve yours! Themes for March are:
3/9 If You Give a Mouse a Cookie! 3/16 Monkey'n Around 3/23 Bunnies, Bunnies, Bunnies 3/30 Easter Eggstravaganza Take a peek at the fun in this photo album! To register please call 985-340-9150 or email us !
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