Dear Friends of CMEE,
I'm thrilled to report that this past month was our busiest February ever at CMEE. And during the school break, we welcomed hundreds of visitors each day, including a host of new members. We've experienced a wonderful response to our new Get Active! exhibit. It is a great sight to see so many children - of mixed ages, genders, backgrounds, and schools - all playing together while climbing, crawling, throwing basketballs, balancing, and using hula hoops. As an article in last week's New York Times illustrates, encouraging kids to "get active" not only promotes physical health, it improves their attention, concentration, and test scores in the classroom.
This coming Friday, in connection with our Get Active! Exhibit, CMEE is delighted to provide the venue for a Family Health & Safety Fair sponsored by the East Hampton Healthcare Foundation and South Fork Community Health Initiative. See the article below for details on this Free Fair.
On behalf of the Board of Trustees and staff of the Children's Museum, I'd like to thank everyone who attended our Snow Ball Benefit this past Friday - it was a wonderful turn-out and sign of support for CMEE. A special thanks to Karen Gluck for conceiving and spearheading this fundraiser, and to the event's committee members, Jill Andrea, Maria Crocitto, Darra Goldstein, Jennie Magaro, Jeanine Nugent, Susan Peterson and Kim Wei.
I hope your family has the opportunity to Get Active soon at CMEE!
Sincerely,
Stephen Long
Executive Director |
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Health Matters! |
On Friday, March 6 between 11am and 2pm, CMEE will provide the venue for a Family Health & Safety Fair sponsored by East Hampton Healthcare Foundation and South Fork Community Health Initiative.
Presented in conjunction with the Museum's new exhibit, Get Active!, the Fair will host numerous health practitioners from the Healthcare Foundation and Southampton Hospital who will provide information in both English and Spanish on subjects such as breast cancer, diabetes, pediatric safety and preventive healthcare. The event is Free to the general public and will consist of: glucose, cholesterol, and blood pressure screenings; STD testing, hearing exams, bike helmet fittings, and opportunities for eligible families to enroll in Child Health Plus/Family Health Plus and Food Stamps. The East Hampton Healthcare Foundation will also provide free nutritional refreshments at the Fair.
Says Steve Long, Executive Director of CMEE, "We're thrilled that the Museum can provide a comfortable environment for parents to learn more about health and wellness while their young children exercise and play."
Free admission for all during the Fair!
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| See you at CMEE in the City? |
 As we ready this newsletter to "go to press" we are also preparing for our Annual CMEE in the City Benefit for "Ladies Who Lunch." On Thursday, March 5th at the Central Park Boathouse, CMEE will present its 2009 Making a Difference Award to this year's Honorees: Katie Brown, Stacey Bendet Eisner, Stefani Greenfield, and Marci Klein.
Tickets are selling quickly but if you are interested to join us for this Ladies Luncheon and intimate panel discussion with our Honorees, please call 631-537-8250. |
| Behind the Scenes at CMEE |
There's a lot of things "at play" behind the scenes here at CMEE. Here's just a sampling of how we're trying to meet the needs of families in our community:
Promoting Literacy
One out of seven residents of the East End is functionally illiterate. Because the children of illiterate parents are almost certain to be illiterate themselves, CMEE is partnering with Literacy Suffolk, and other community organizations to develop a literacy program to serve the needs of immigrant and native-born families.
Enhancing the School Curriculum
Each year, thousands of K-3 students participate in school programs at CMEE that enhance the academic curriculum and meet NY State learning standards.
Teaching mentorship
In partnership with the Bridgehampton Child Care Center and the Bridgehampton School, CMEE is providing kids with the opportunity to learn mentorship.
Fighting childhood obesity
Dozens of East End parents asked for an indoor play space where young children can exercise regularly. In response, CMEE installed Get Active!, an exhibit that enables kids to learn about health and wellness while getting active.
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| Recent Photos & Fun! |
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Benefit Committee Members(L to R):
Jeanine Nugent, Darra Goldstein, Jennie Magaro, Karen Gluck, Susan Peterson
Guest enjoyed complimentary "Belly's Sno-Balls" served by Megan Marcotrigiano and Patrick Harden
Jennifer Mabley and Dave & Jeanine Nugent. Thanks to Dave for designing the invitation!
Sarah Stenn and Leslie Murdock
Doug and Jill Andrea, Benefit Committee Member
Valentine's Day Cooking Workshop
Enjoying "Get Active!"
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Pizza & Pajama Night!
Friday,
March 6th
6 pm
Offered on the first Friday of every month, these fun family-night-out evenings invite children to come to the Museum in their pajamas, have pizza, hear a book read by guest readers in CMEE's library, then participate in a related art activity.
"Crictor"
By Tomi Ungerer
A classic story about an agreeable pet snake that earns the love and gratitude of a French village.
This Reading Rainbow Selection book has won the prestigious Horn Book Award, was voted a Notable Children's Book by the ALA, and received the Children's Spring Book Festival Prize.
East Hampton School Fifth grader, Christopher DeVita will be the guest reader.
Members: Free
Non-members: $7
Advance reservations required.
631-537-8250 | |
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"Get Creative"
Art Workshop
March 7th
10am
CMEE's "Get Creative" workshops in cooking, arts & science are offered two Saturdays a month, geared for two age groups: 2-4 year olds & 5 yrs and up. This drop-off program invites parents to relax in our lobby with complimentary coffee from Estia's Little Kitchen & the newspaper.
Members:$10
Non-members:$12
(Includes Museum admission)
For reservations call:
631-537-8250 | |
Sunday: 10am-5:00pm
Monday: 9am-5:00pm
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 9am-5:00pm
Thursday: 9am-5:00pm
Friday: 9am-5:00pm
Saturday: 9am-5:00pm |
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