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Dear Friends,
Leading up to the Thanksgiving holiday, we have plenty to give thanks for here at CMEE. We're grateful to all of you who have helped CMEE's attendance continue to grow and the Museum to thrive. Last month, we were delighted to welcome almost 200 children to CMEE's annual Halloween Bash. Thank you to Hamptons Tumblebus, East Hampton Bowl, East Hampton Day Care, and our costume judge, Jacqui Leader for making Halloween such a success at CMEE!
This month, CMEE is hosting our first ever Fall Fest benefit on Saturday, November 12. With games, art activities, animals, scavenger hunts, hands-on science experiments, and great food, it's a wonderful way to celebrate the season and help CMEE. Later this month, you can learn more about Thanksgiving when our special workshop entitled "Spend a Day in 1621" returns to CMEE on Saturday, November 26. Read below for all the details. In the meantime, we hope to see your family at CMEE tomorrow evening for our monthly "Pizza and Pajama Night."
Thanks to the Mitchell family, CMEE has updated the play equipment in its Legacy Tree exhibition gallery. We've been delighted with your feedback on how it has encouraged children to invent scenes, interact with friends, and exercise. More and more research shows how vital it is to have a place for children to play. Play helps children learn to express themselves, build self esteem and a sense of identity, and understand how to negotiate and compromise. Today, children have far less time to play than a generation ago. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, depriving children of free play detrimentally affects their mental and physical health as well as cognitive and social capacities.
CMEE counts on its social service partners to help promote learning through play. By collaborating with Long Island Head Start, the Retreat, Flying Point Foundation for Autism, Cornell Cooperative Extension, and other local organizations, we can increase access to the Museum's resources and ensure that all families in the community have time and a place to play.
CMEE's role in preserving play is crucial and we're grateful to you for helping to make this possible. To help us build on these efforts in 2012, please consider making a tax-deductible donation so CMEE can continue to provide families in our community with a safe and nurturing environment to play, learn, and have fun!
Finally, make sure to mark your calendars for CMEE's annual holiday events: Gingerbread House workshops on December 17 and our New Year's Eve "Ball Drop" at Noon on December 31.
Happy Thanksgiving and thanks again!
Sincerely,
Stephen Long
Executive Director |
| Pizza & Pajama Night TOMORROW! |
 Friday, November 46pm
What makes Earl's tail wag? It seems that everything gets Earl's tail wagging-a bowl of food, a field of flowers, long walks, and belly rubs. But Mooch, Earl's best friend, knows what all of these things have in common: LOVE.
This is a story of wiggling and waggling, fwipping and fwapping... and every dog's secret to the joy of life. (Special guest appearance of Earl's best friend! Hint...woof! woof!) Come and create your own Earl from Wag and share some love with somebody you know!
Advance reservations required.
Free to Members; $9 for Non-Members, includes admission. |
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Fall Fest at CMEE! Saturday, November 12! |
Featuring activities for children of all ages, Arts & Crafts, Scavenger Hunt, Cooking Classes, Hands on Science, an Adopt-a-thon by the Southampton Animal Rescue, and Performances by Dancehampton, you don't want to miss this celebration of autumn at CMEE!
In addition to the family fun, you'll enjoy delicious treats donated by food purveyors of the East End, including Pete's Endless Summer, Provisions Natural Food Market, Il Cappuccino, Dreesen's and more.
Individual Tickets:
$25 in advance, $30 at the door.
Sponsorship Packages:
Green Tractors: $200 admits 4
Dancining Leaves: $400 admits 6, includes VIP Parking
Sponsors recognized in the Event Program and Signage
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Spend a Day in 1621 - Saturday, November 26 | |
Costumed interpreter, Annette Dougherty returns to CMEE to present this fun workshop geared for ages 4 and up. Children will learn what it was like to sail across the Atlantic on the Mayflower, travelling back almost four centuries to a world without computers, video games, and cell phones. They will appreciate the contrast between the cultures of 17th century England and the Wampanoag people of Eastern Massachusetts.
- Feather pen and ink
- Butter churning
- Toothpaste making
- Drying vegetables
- Tick-Tack-Toe
This program sold out quickly last year,
so we recommend registering immediately!
Ages 4 and up
$10.00 members/$22.00 non-members
which includes price of admission
Call 631-537-8250 to register! |
Every Tuesday until December 6!
Classes to help you get ready for life with baby! | |
EXPECTANT MOMS GROUP
Are you pregnant? Want to meet other pregnant moms?
Come share your experiences with a community of Moms-to-be!!
- Ask Questions
- Get Advice
- Share Experiences
- Hear Amazing Guest Speakers
Join our discussions on morning sickness, cravings, and swollen ankles and come meet other pregnant women who can relate!
Whether it's advice on baby gear, postpartum support like meals, or suggestions about a night nanny, having a faciliated, supportive group of expecting moms can help guide you as you embark on a very new journey.
Tuesday evenings at 6pm. $15 for single visits. Refreshments provided.
BABY BLISS NEW MOMS GROUP (Babies Welcome!)
Beat the isolation of being a new mommy and join a lively group of new mothers & babies.
Discuss the truth about colic, sleep schedules, feeding issues, balancing time for yourself, returning to work, childcare, and finding baby-friendly activities.
Tuesday mornings from 11am to 1pm. $15 per class, which includes admission to the museum. |
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Remember that the last Sunday of every month at CMEE is Waffle Day where children can mix, bake and enjoy fresh Belgian waffles! You can learn more about Waffle Day and CMEE's other programs by checking out our online monthly Calendar of Events.
Waffle Day!
Sunday, November 27
10am
$5 for Members and $17 for Non-members,
which includes admission the Museum |
Visit CMEE's Writing Center! | |
 Hello everyone! Henry here - thanking you for all the letters I have received from you over the past year. A handwritten letter is a treat to receive.
Now you can write a letter or postcard to Grandma and Grandpa or a special friend directly from CMEE! Just slip it in our mailbox, and we'll mail it for you. You can even "draw" your message or have mom or dad print the words for you. Who knows.......you may experience the surprise and joy of receiving a letter back!
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Superheroes, princesses, ducks, lions, - even a robot - turned out to get an eery - early! - start to Halloween at CMEE's annual Halloween Bash! Thank you to Hamptons Tumblebus for providing the bouncy castle, which was an enormous hit, and the glitter tattoo station, and to the staff of the East Hampton Day Care for Face Painting. Thanks as well to our costume contest judge, Jacqui Leader who presented prizes donated by East Hampton Bowl.
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 Hi everyone! Meet my new best friend Fang (he needs braces but don't tell him I told you!). He is 13 months old and used to live at the Southampton Animal Shelter until his new mom, Amy, adopted him.
We love to play in the garden or share mealtime in my hutch. Come by and say hello to us!
PS. If you want to adopt one of Fang's friends, come to CMEE's Fall Fest on Nov. 12th when Southampton Animal Shelter will be here for an adopt-a-thon! |
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Museum Hours: Monday
9am-5pm
CLOSED TUESDAY
Wednesday - Saturday:
Sunday:
10am-5pm CMEE will be closed Thursday, November 24 in observance of Thanksgiving. |
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SAVE
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Saturday,
December 17
Gingerbread House
Decorating Workshop |
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