Dear Friends, The holiday season is officially underway at CMEE, and we hope you can join us for several fun family events coming up this month. On Saturday, December 19, we're hosting a Gingerbread Decorating Workshop AND a Winter Farmer's Market (great for holiday gifts or menus). Plus, don't miss our second annual New Year's Eve "Ball Drop" at Noon on December 31. See below for details. Looking ahead to 2010, we are busy planning new programs and classes, lining up an entertaining series of performances in our Amphitheater, and laying the groundwork for many special events including our second annual Family Fair this summer. Thank you for your ongoing support and for helping CMEE serve as a vital resource for families on the East End. We wish you a joyful holiday season and hope you can share the holiday festivities at CMEE. Sincerely,  Stephen Long
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Gingerbread Joy! |
 Join us for a special "Get Creative" Program on Saturday, December 19 from 10 - 11am to celebrate the season and have fun with your children decorating gingerbread houses and cookies. Each child can decorate their own pre-assembled gingerbread house by frosting roofs, adding pretzel fences, gumdrop walkways or peppermint windows. Or, your child can choose to decorate a traditional gingerbread cookie. CMEE is providing complimentary cider and holiday music to help make a festive morning.
CMEE staff will assist with decorating so parents of children 4 years and older may choose to enjoy coffee in the lobby (or shop in the MoonSoup toy store at CMEE).
The program is free to members and $12 for non-members (includes museum admission). Space is limited so advance sign up is strongly encouraged. |
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Farmer's Market - Special Holiday Venue @ CMEE |
Also on Saturday, December 19....don't be surprised if our lobby resembles a Farmers Market - it will be! Relive the summer joys of shopping for fresh, seasonal - and special items at CMEE at an Indoor Farmers Market - just in time for gift giving or your own holiday party menu! The Market will be open from 10am - 1pm.
Among the list of participating vendors are: The Seafood Shop, Fat Ass Fudge, Boathouse Road, and Long Island Livestock.
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Piano Lessons Coming to CMEE! |
 Thanks to a very generous donation by Frank Davis of Long Island Pianos, CMEE can now enjoy the sound of 'live' music. "We're just thrilled to have a piano here at the Museum" says Steve Long "and the timing couldn't be better since we now have a terrific piano teacher, Annette Dougherty, on hand to offer lessons!" Starting on January 4, "Miss Annette" will offer children ages Pre-K and up - and adults as well - individualized instruction in one of our classrooms - covering classical, pop, jazz, and more. Classes are geared to any level and include note reading, ear training, composition, music games and stories - classes are creative, relaxed, and fun. Stay tuned (our piano will be!) for registration details. |
 Counting Down to New Year's Fun @ CMEE!... |
 Looking for a fun way to celebrate the New Year with your family? Come to CMEE on Thursday, December 31 for our Second Annual New Year's Eve "Ball Drop" at Noon. Revelers are invited to come to the Museum at 11am, create and decorate their own noise makers and count down to "Mid-Day" as a ball is dropped from the CMEE Ship (aka "CMEE Time Square") complete with the swirling confetti and sparkling cider. CMEE's Ball Drop gives children, who will be fast asleep at midnight, the opportunity to ring in the New Year! |
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A Day in 1621...in 2009 |
 In the midst of last weekend's festivities, CMEE celebrated Thanksgiving by helping young visitors imagine travelling back nearly four centuries to experience daily life in 1621. After donning 17th century attire, children learned how to churn butter, write with a feather tip pen, make toothpaste with ashes and crushed mint leaves, and sing Pilgrim songs. Visitors received an eye-opening glimpse at a world void of modern conveniences and began to understand the parallels and differences between the cultures of 17th century England and the Wampanoag people of Eastern Massachusetts. |
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Naming Opportunity for New CMEE family member! |
 We are the delighted parents of....a bunny! Thanks to Program Coordinator, Amy Slack, a very sweet, very cute 2-year-old gray rabbit (he's a boy) joined the Museum this month, and has settled in to his new home in a hutch just outside our back lobby doors. Since he needs a name, we are asking for suggestions from our patrons. Please place your suggestion in the jar at the front desk or email them to Amy Slack and we will announce the winning entry in our January e-newslettuce - that is, newsletter. (Feel free to bring carrots and lettuce when you visit him - AND do take note of the care instructions posted near his hutch!) |
Climbing a Wall? You can at CMEE! |
 Children have a perpetual, instinctive urge to 'climb' --- and now they can at CMEE! Come try our new junior climbing wall mounted inside the CMEE ship. Add a pirate costume if you like, and climb aboard with your "mateys" and set sail for adventure and fun on the CMEE seas! |
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Emily's Animals |
 CMEE is delighted to exhibit artist Emily Landon's "Wild Animals' - from moose, deer, foxes, raccoons, cranes, squirrels and bears - it is a veritable 'mini forest' in our lobby and outside along CMEE's boardwalk! Emily's animals were recently a featured exhibit at the Kate Werble Gallery in Soho, New York this past Summer. Come see these enchanting, life-size painted cut-outs on exhibit in the Museum through the holidays... |
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"Fab Five" gifts of the month... |
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The MoonSoup Toy Store at CMEE knows toys (and kids!) and has created a list of the top selling "Fabulous Five" items this month to help you with your holiday (or birthday party) shopping. Another perk at Moonsoup? CMEE members receive a 10% discount, and all shoppers receive free gift wrapping, and free shipping nationwide for purchases over $100...a gift in itself!
Sassafras Fairy Princess Magic Cookie Kit (Ages 3+)
Fabulous Assorted Book Sets (All Ages)
First Play Flower Pot Soft Toy (Ages 6 months+)
Melissa & Doug Fishing Magnet Puzzle (Ages 3+)
Art Supplies and Decorating Sets (Ages 2+)
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Wish List |
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Renovating your home? Moving? Need to 'winter clean' your basement or garage? Don't know what to do with that extra refrigerator? 'Tis the season for Holiday Wishes and here are a few items on CMEE's Wish List to help the Museum serve our visitors better!
Washer / Dryer
Refrigerator
Benches for additional Museum seating
Portable dishwasher
Sturdy push cart
Storage Cabinets
Please call 537-8250 for more information or to make a donation. Thank you for thinking of us! |
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Save the Date!
2010 CMEE Golf Classic |
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 Mark your calendar for our 2010 Golf Classic on Monday, May 24, 2010 at the Maidstone Club in East Hampton. Details will be coming soon.
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Please take a moment to fill out our survey. Thank you for your support! Please visit our website for details on programming, becoming a member, and making a donation. | |
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Pizza & Pajama Night
Young visitors are invited to come to the Museum in their pajamas, eat pizza, hear a story read by a guest reader in CMEE's Library, and participate in a special art activity.
This month, storyteller and teacher, Annette Doughtery will read "Winter Lights: A Season of Poems and Quilts" by Anna Grossnickle Hines.
This collection of poetry celebrates the lights of Hanukah, Christmas, St. Lucia Day, Kwanzaa, Winter Solstice and Chinese New Year.
Following the reading, children will sing holiday songs and light a Menorah, Kwanzaa candles and a Christmas tree.
Advance Reservations Required
Free to Members
$7 for Non Members
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Birthday Parties at CMEE!
A creative
and easy
party location
Ask our front desk, or pick up a flyer, for information on CMEE's Birthday Party Packages. "New York Family Magazine rated CMEE as the East End's best venue for children's birthday parties!"
CMEE is also available for rent for private, corporate or community events. Call 631-537-8250 for information. | |
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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